Papakura Races.

Stewards : Mr James Hbt Mr W. Walters Mr A. E. Whltefoer Mr J. B. W hyte • Captain Walmsiey Mr J. Kirk wood. Judge: Mr W. J. Marks. Clerk of the Course: : Mr K. P. Donnelly. Clerk of the Scales : Mr Fred. Marks. H&NSICAFFERS: MeBBTB Kirkwood and Marks. I Secretary: Mr Wm. Perclval. In last night's issue we were able, v^fa j ne aid ot carrier pigeons, to give the results of the three first events. As st^tgj' Hari-y Mount won the Hurdle Race Vbr the second year m succession. He icame forward looking fit aud well, and ki S form was ere . ditable to Mr 'Jillinr a> who brought him out. Harry upset r, big pot of money for a country meeting. Tne p apd kura Handicap wns contested y among which were three good flO rses—Ariel, Malvern, and Piscatonoi-^ The j atter WOQ easjly) QQt being crjied on O f the other two only Malvp jfn appeared to put forth much effort. Har old certainly helps to make up a good I'Tdld, and is pluckily sent to run with the lords of the turf. Little Barney also gal loped well. The Maiden Plate introduced ithe public to Walters's filly, Grand Duchess, •which, with Jillings up, won precisely -as she liked. The weights for the Raii wuy Handicap were accepted by Mai wern (Bst), Sorcerer (sst 71b), Golden 'Crown (6st 31b), Destiny (sst 71b). This uace was an unmitigated muddle. The starter got the horses into position, an<i ■ dropped the flag. The second starter appears to have been under the impression that there was ahorse not in position.and he did not lower his flag. The clerk of the course seeing the sticond flag still up, called to the horses to stop, hearing this Malvern's rider •\ pulled up.and it was evident that the other w> jockeys essayed to do likewise, but or get .— ting to the back of the course they let out, and though the public looked with indif * ference on the running, the jockeys worked HoTaiiutneir Passages the rest of t,' a e distance; ZtoTOßoGolden Crown leading home. Public opinion ■ hough high was divided, as to whether it •FOfris a race or not;, Tl\ e stewards met, ex - ;.iined the starter, s>', C ond starter, and clerk Arawata '»c course, and declared it was a race by IIiHQAKooM/i'Jes of racing, the starter in his evi e having pronounced it a good start. Tel svnr pathy was felt for Malvern's * .— j Bf, the race was undoubtedly an easy TOB. UUSB. WI him, and he was only out of it ~- , , ■-, obedience to the order of the clerk Steamer ouise, accordingly old Golden Crown ■?**"?» ,<> n3S?rize. The Hack Race was won by «■•■ Cargb mnat be '&. Old Timeße t competed. Clnie »f departure. 'T sc was a Slfk to Piscatonous. Passage Tickets, must fi gradually got later aud -fore ombarldnK. ; arrived and the prolonged a gL. TO ) t K't,i,ampeaeirom the course, it l oe i nK evident that to wait for the co; ua Qi a (;j o^ meant losing the train, so the, " Du ik D f the people left the course wH' nout seemg j ti During the trip to town the waat o{ p ,f nct . uahty was freely cc; üßvired> it con . tended, that with proper arrangements the events could \- a pul i ed off by programme time-4-30-. w hereas at 6.15, when the train lett._ the last event had not-taken place. £he Traffic Manager of the railway (Mr .Lowe) very kindly waited fifteen minutes after the advertised time ; but,as a dumber of people had stayed to see the consolation, he threw off several spare car riages, on meeting the 4.15 Waikato train, and sent them back to bo attached to the late train from Waikato, with instructions to etop at the course and bricg down the remainder «f the people. The days sport was fairly enjoyable, the first part espec ially good, but there was nothing to warraut the unpardonable delay which took place. Papaknra caa, in respect of punctuality, go and learn a lesson of the Waikato Turf Club, and the Cambridge Jockey Club. There is nothing gained by dragging out a day's sport, as most people have their respective engagements in the evening, and four hours racing is quite long enough on a hot day. The meeting as a whole was a tig one, and must be regarded as a success, Certainly the officers have only the one desire, to •afford the public a good ,days sport. ,Tho .railway management gave great satisfaction. The trip along the line was worth all the ■cost, and respecting 'the races, we Jiave no •doubt that a little more care ia carrying out details and some improvements to the grand stii^d, saddling paddock, findj course, will ensure success to Papakura Melding of 1881,, The police present yesterday, had a Vjry well behaved assemblage v,o saperin tend. Haok Rack, ot lObovb. Entranoe, lßdv. One mile and a distance. Winner to ba sold for 20sovs.; surplus {it any) to go the funds. McGee's Hard Times i ... 1 Five horses ran. Limns' Purse.of 20 soys. with a sweepj of lsov each, to go to the second horse. Ifctrance. 2sovs. Welter woight for age. Gentlemen ridera. One milo and a quarter. 1 W. Walters' Piscatorious, 9st 21b ; '... 1 E. Laing's Traducer, 9st 2lb ... ! ... 2 W. G. Dunlop's Magician, 12st lib .... 3 The rest of the horses were scratched.

SANDIETOWN TRAVELLING ZION WARD.

With the disappearance in the direction of Dunedin ot the two Mormon elders that recently visited Timaru, we were in hopes that this highly matrimonial sect had vanished from South Canterbury.lutwefind that we have been mistaken. The Mormons have given Timaru proper a wide berth, but we learn that they are working vigorously in the outskirts, and that a large exodus of converts for Utah, will take their departure from Sandictown in April. The converts, who comprise chiefly widows—fprass and legitimate—and married couples of robust order, are being vigorously worked up for the Sunday services. These services are held io private dwellings, and commence at 2.30 p.m. terminating before midnight and are comprised chiefly of ungrammatical prayers and hymns the gist of which is " Farewell to Babylon " meaning Sandie town we presume, set to the music of " I'm off to Charleston " and other:" Nigger aira." While these saintly performances were goiDg on within, open air services on behalf of a rival sect—the Plymouth Brethren led by an indefatigable member of the fourth estate are carried on without, and when the weather is not unpleasant the devotional competition is something refreshing. Last Sunday evening the disciples of Mormonism varied their programme by following up their evening service with a Baptismal ex cursion. Armed with a huge wash-basket to hold the raiment of the unclean offering, they proceeded to Saltwater Creek, which they reached about 9 o'clock. Airived at the beach, half-a-dozen married " infante " were conducted by a coal-dealer, who has washed and become an " elder" into the water. The women, stripped to their night-dresses, were plunged overhead and ears, arid of course, they came out much purified—if not spritually, at least physically. The night was cold, but we are glad to learn that they have survived the shock. Our informant tells us that a con. sidoable number of the residents of Sandie town arc actively packing up, selling out, and otherwise preparing for' their New Jerusalem, and that they wing their way' on the "pot luck " principle, those who have money helping those who haven't to pay their passage.—"South Canteibury Times."

LAKE DISTRICT SCHOOL.

A VBRY enjoyable treat was given by Mrs Whitaker on Tuesday evening last to the children attending the above school. Often have this lady's entertainments afforded much pleasure to these children, but never more so than on this occasion, when a brilliantly lighted Christmas tree, lnmg with fruit of a most varied character was provided for them. The tree, which had been previously arranged in the new schoolroom, wad lighted up about 7 p.m., and after being subjected to the inspection of the juveniles while the tapers were burn ing, its fruits consisting of books, toys, sweets, and many articles both useful and ornamental were gathered by the Misses Whitaker, Miss Wray. and Master H. Wliitaker, assisted by Mr and Miss Sea man, and distributed to those for whom they were intended. With hands filled to overflowing, the children encircled the tree, and, led by their teacher, sang " Joy Bells," after which they Were supplied with refreshments by the above mentioned ladies. Mr Seaman then offered a few appropriate remarks to the children on the duties they owe to their parents, and their teacher, and their obligation to the lady of whose hospitality they had partaken, a repetition of which was kindly promised if they continued to deserve it. A good night and thanks were then tendered by each child to Mrs and the Misses Whitaker, and at nine o'clock they were dismissed to their homes and doubtless to midnight dreams of the even ings enjoyments. A goodly number of parents and friends were present, and ex pressed themselves highly pleased with the entertainment.

Speaking of nautical terms, was Noah's wile his first mate?—" Waterloo Observer," TJinae who put their money into telephone stoak mado a sound investment.—"Lowell Courier." ■ I

United Friendly Societies Demonstration.

Committee: i ■ [.' C. Sheppard, | 'J. Andrews, H. G. Dorriogton, &. Warburton, W. Lewis, ', w. Katterna. T. riakewell. : Judge : . ■ I Starter: Mr. E. Av.ger, | itr. W. Katterns. Handicapipers : ft. B. Ellis, and W. KatterM. Referees'; H, G. Borrmgton, ana W-. Lewis. SECRErAfet:: I Mr Thomas Bakewell, Several or the events on the programme oi , the sports ift connection with the Friendly : Societies' procession not having come ofl ; When we went to press yesterday, we were i tillable to furnish the reealts. Several pro- J tests have been lodged by competitors in ' one or two 'of the cveats. In the Boys' ' Race (Under VS), a protest has been lodged, claiming that Monarch, who ran second, is [ over age, but the judges have not yet de , Cided the point. A protest is also lodged by J. Hendry in connection with, the one : mile walking match for all comers. Hen ! dry says that Bryan, who got second place, ran part of the way, and claims second position. There is also a dispute about the positions which should be awarded tv the boys' Race, under 12 Datiks, wilo ran under pro test, gained the first place, but will pro bably be disqualified, as, to all appearance, he is much over the limited age, and, further, he is abo'it twice the height of any of the other competitors. In this race we stated that T. Holly secured second place and F» Montrose third, but some doubt exists as to v;"hich of the two latter is entitled to second position, the result being almost a tie. The first place is claimed- by F. Montrose, on the grouttd that Holly, who ran first, is over age, and that he arrived at the post before Holly. In the event of Holly securing first place, he will be challenged to run the race over again with F. Montrose, as the judge's decision is very unsatisfactory. The Walking Race (Friendly Societies) is to come off again on Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The result of the races which were not given in our lastjuight's issue are as follows: 440 yds Handicap. —Frieadly (societies). Five entries. D. McCarthy ~ 1 E. Underwood 2 J. Phillips 3 Mile Race, (all comers).— J. Chiplin l Ryau ... ... 2 Three-Legged Race.—Four pairs en tered. Whisker Bros ~ ... 1 Watt & Laurie ... 2 Grand B.Ab? Show.—This was a very interesting event, and much rivalry existed am.Ongst the jealous "Mammas" who all protested that "her baby" was the "best." Two ladies had the difficult task of deciding which had the best qualities all round, and performed the task with good judgment, and the result of the show has given general satisfaction. The first prize Was awarded to Mrs Pitt, and Mrs Roberts obtains the second prize, if there is one. GRAND STEEPLECHASE, (all Comers).— ... ■ McDonald (18secs.) 1 J. Burnß(6osecs.) 2 The procession and sports ou the whole, were a success, and although some few are dissatisfied at tho decisions given iv the first race, the committee are to be con gratulated on the result of their labours in connection with the whole affair. The money taken at the gate realized about £77.

Friendly Societies' Concert.

Thb concert in the Choral Hall did not answer the expectations of ■ the managing committee in point of members. But we believe the majority of the people were wearied, the procession homeward being late. Tho programme was a very good one, but in consequence of the non-appearance of several instrumentalists aud singers, it was not realised to the extent anticipated, and disappointment was felt as the chair man, Thps. Peacock, Esq., announced the fact that apologies had been received from Key. Mr Kdger's family, who were un avoidably absent; then from Mr J. Reid, who was suffering from hoarseness; from Miss Gribble, who was indisposed. Mrs Revitt also, was unable to keep her promise as she could not get the particular songs she wished to sing. His Worship made an excellent speech on the importance aud advantages of benefit societies, and con gratulated the members on having such a sunny day for their demonstration, and success in their sports. Such societies not only were a benefit to a community, but were of advantage individually in fostering a spirit of manly self-reliance, in opposition to the humiliating dependence upon public or priyate charity. He had much pleasure in presiding at their concert, and he was always happy in assisting every society, which had for its object the advance ment and well-being of the people. The following ballads were sung : " Heart and Homes, and " God Defend New Zealand," Miss Hirst; " Death of Nelson," Mr King; duet, "The El&n Call," by the Misses Barton; " Dear Little Shamrock," Mrs Masters; " You should see us on the strict Q.T." (comic) and a motto song, "All that .Glitters is not Gold," by Me Horace Dean; "The Slave Ship," Mr Nelson ; Mr A. Smith gave a recitation from "Othello" wjtn much elocutionary power; Mr and Mrs Masters gave the popular duet, "Very Suspicious." Mr L. Parsons, the accompanist, performed a pianoforte selection, but in consequence qf several interferences during his playing the selection suffered. The singing generally was good, considering that the singers had scarcely any preparation. Mr Masters conducted the concert, and in several instances evidenced aprenticed hand. The chairman was supported by Councillors Aicken and Fleming, and Mr Thomas Cole, of the Good Intent Lodge of Oddfellows. The whole concluded with the National Anthem. We may mention that His Wor ship handed a guinea to the secretary as his contribution towards the expenses. The ball was largely attended, Wright's string band supplying the music, Mr John Hunt catering in the refreshment department, and Mr Thomas Cole acting as M.C. . .

Drowning Case at Alexandra.

THE following is a portion of the evidence given- at the inquest on the body of Albert Baylis, at Alexandra, on the 27th, before Mr Thos. Gresham, coroner. The facts disclosed ought to act as a warning to boys who are in the habit of bathing recklessly in! deep water, and practising what is known as "skylarkirig":— Willie Peiice, aged'ten, deposed: I know the deceased. He proposed to have a bathe as we left school. Wejall went down to the bank of the Manga piko. Ted Sage took , Albert Baylis and Ted Stunner into the deepest part of the water and left them there alone. He took one in each hand. They did not want to go in. They said so. fciage said he would not hurt them, but they must go. They went into the water together. Albert Baylis got away from Sage and floated down the river. Baylis sank two or three times. We got out and dressed, and Sage told me to hide the clothes. He (Sage) told us all not to say anything about it, or to let anybody see us. I took the clothes as Sage told me. 1 hid them as he told me in the fern. William Blunden, M.B. of Trinity College, Dublin, resident medical practi tioner, at Te Awamutu, gave evidence which supported the supposition that the deceased had met hia death by drowning. Constable Neil McLeod deposed to find ing the body in the river this morning. This completed the evidence. The Coroner in addressing the jury dwelt upon the discrepancies in the evidence, but considering that although the boys were much to blame for concealing the occurrence, they no doubt had been greatly frightened by the suddenness of the accident, and they were scarcely of an age to act with much discretion. There was no evidence what ever of any malice, and it was quite clear that they were all playing together when deceased unfortunately met with his death. The Jury without retiring returned in accordance with the evidence, a verdict that deceased, Albert Baylis, was accidentally drowned on Monday, the 26th January, while bathing in the river Mangapiko, near Alexandra. The deceased was nine years old, and none of the boys could swim.— (Correspondent).

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

January 30, 1880. Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £17 15s National Bank—Sellers, 635. Colonial Bank—lls, ex div. New Zealand. Insurance—42s 6d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 10s National Insurance—Buyera, 193. Uniou Insurance—Buyers, 14s. Colonial Insurance—Sellers, 7s. * ucVland Gas Co.-£Blos. Union Sash and Door Co.—Sellers, £o N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Co.—Bos; Buyers, 80s Bay of Islands Uoal Co.-Sellera, £7 Albun)ia-955, 97s 6d; Buyers, 955; sellerß, 97s 6d. Moanatairi—sss to 5Gs; buyers, 545. Thames—Sellers, 2Gs. North Devon—Bs; sellers, 7s 6d Royal Oak—Sellers, 8s Joseph Newman, Chairman.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. a Barstow, Esq., K.M.) DRUNKENNESS, j ] ''■' Seven persons were puftujifed for this offence by fine or imprisonment. j?rf#iK Smith was sentenced *o'seven days in Mount Eden, :!' irOlE WONDERFUL ''Cxjr. , Eihil Duelberg^ a seaman, on board the harque Glimpse, was charged with stealing and carrying away a fine cat, value 40s, the property of Captain Norris. Prisoner returned the cat, and expressed his regret. The cat was his favourite, but he did not intend to steal it. Captain Norris said he would not press the charge, and it was withdrawn. ; His Worship : Having disposed ;of the cat, we will now deal with the goose. MOONLIGHT SLEEPERS. Robert Taylor Goose was charged under the Vagrant Act, he being found sleeping under the trees in the grounds of Govern ment House on the night of the 27th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty to sleeping in the Government grounds; it was more comfort able than the Domain. One month's imprisonment. Walter Wnverley Scott was charged with a similar offence, having been found in.the yard of Mr Edward Waters, in Queen-street J, without sufficient excuse on the 29th inst. Prisoner: If it please, your Worshipj I got drunk, and lay down. Did not know where until I was awakened. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he had made inquiries and found that the prisoner was a working nr&u, but unfortunately got too Mufeh yesterday. discharged. EXERCISING ON GLASS. Michael Egan was charged with breaking a pane of glass in a house in Lome-street, value Is, on the 29th inst., the property of John Kowe. Prisoner: Not guilty, sir. John Rowe gave evidence: Prisoner came into his yard, and when he spoke to him as to his business, prisoner said, " you scoui*drel. rt Prisoner : Lord, what a lie. Was not you and your wife drunk ? His Worship : Just answer his questions. Prisoner: Did you see me break your window ? Complainant: I saw you stoop, and the next minute my windows went smash. I believe you did it. Cecilia Eowe gave evidence : Egan was drunk, and called me aw—. It was my bed-room window. Prisoner: She'll swear black's white, and white's no colour at nil. Mrs Rowe : 'Tis a lie, Egan. I would not take a false oath if I was choked. (Laughter.) Rowe : Let the man oft", your worship, the damage is only Is, Catherine Small deposed to hearing Mrs Rowe swearing at Egan. Her cursing Was of the most horrible description. Margaret Egan, a daughter of defendant, deposed to the provoking circumstances of the case, She was certain }ier ; fatlict did not break the window. Tho case was dismissed. THE HOWE-STREET FUGITIVES. Frederick Hayson, George Jones, and J. Beastone, pleaded guilty to absconding from the Howe-street Industrial School, to stealing eight pocket knives, value Ss, the property of Thomas Taylor; also, with stealing a telescope, tho property of John Stickley, on the 13th. Thomas Morrow was charged with receiv ing the telescope, well knowing that it had been stolen. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. John Stickley deposed to the facts, and to the value of the instrument. The three boys absconded from the Home, Morrow was formerly an inmate, but was now lead ing a wild life. Constable Abranis took the boys in) cus tody in the North Road. Haysou confessed that he stole the instrument for Morrow, who had promised him 2a for it. Morrow had the telescope in bis possession. . The caae against Morrow was dismissed. The three other prisoners were ordcrpd to be taken to Mount Eden gaol'for forty-eight hours, and each to receive a flogging and sent back to the Home. niONOGRAPHIC. Alfred Chapman was charged wit^i the larceny of a diaphram and mouthpiece con nected with Edison's Phonograph, thcJ pro perty of Jerome Breizo. Mr Tyler appeared for defendant. Mr Broize said he desired to withldraw the charge by permission of tho Bench. Defendant did not, he believed, intend to steal it. Mr Tyler said he was prepared to defend the young man, but if the prosecutors wished to withdraw the case he should not oppose the application. Sub-Inspector Pardy said it was a joint partnership affair, and there were two pides to the question. Prosecution withdrawn. BREACHES OF RAILWAY REGULATIONS. Hugh Knox was charged with neglecting to shut a gate on the Ohaupo railway, on the 17th inst. Thomas Proctor was charged with allow ing his horse to wander on the said railway. Mr S. Hefiketh appeared for defendants, and pleaded guilty iv the case of Mr Proc tor. The former case was withdrawn.! In consequence of Knox omitting to 'shut the gate, Proctor's horse got on the railway. Fined 20s, costs 16s which amount1! was mutually arranged. LUNACY. A person of unsound mind was committed to the Asylum, on tha medical evidence of Dr. Goldsbro' and Dr. Tenneut. CITY KATES. Six cases of city rate defaulters were settled out of Court. THE PURLOINED CASH-BOX. Joseph Noyer, aged 12, was again brought up charged with stealing a cash-box, con taining £9 in money, on the 26th instant, the property of Robert Little, bootmaker, of Queen-street. Robert Little deposed that lie resided at Newton, and on Saturday, the 24th, he left bia cash-box safely locked on the premises. On the Monday morning he missed the cash-box, containing about £9. The box was left in a drawer, but the drawer was left unlocked. There were £5 in notes, £2 iv gold, and about £2 in silver. 'On in quiries he found that his son Henry, of j six yearß, was away from home in company with prisoner. He traced themtoOnchunga and found them loitering by the station. They immediately ran away. Lost sight of them. They were caught by Miss Gardiner and brought back to his shop. That lady also found part of the money where the boys had planted it. He informed Con stable Abrams, who arrested them. The cash-box was found smashed up at the back of St. Paul's Church. Mary Eleanor Gardiner saw the boys p gether at 8 o'clock on the morning of tho 27th. Had heard of the robbery. The boys knew her and ran away. She ian after them, but her speed was not equal' to that of the boys. They were caught by a man from the rone-walks who brought them to her. They confessed all. They broke the box in with a big stone. She found the money planted according to their state ments, £7 7s2|d. They said they had spent about £2 in boots, lemonade, ginger beor, cakes, knives, tobacco, and pouches. She took the boys to Mr Little. Constable Jonas Abrams, stationed at Newton, gave evidence of the arrest and confession of the prisoners. The son of the prosecutor was not examined owing to his juvenility. The depositions were then read over to the prisoner, who admitted his guilt. His Worship said as he had confessed, and this being his first offence he should order him to be imprisoned 48 hours, and to be once whipped. A SERIES OF ASSAULTS. Wm, Samuel Tidmarsh was brought up on several charges of assaults upon women. 1. Assaulting Catherine .Smith on the 30th December 1879. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Miss Smith deposed that she resided in the KyberPass Road, and was going on a visit to a friend in Carltou Gore Road. She was crossing a (paddock. ;.vhen she heard footsteps in close proximity. It was about 9 o'clock and rather dark. The man caught hold of her hands. He knocked her down. She screamed loudly. He tried to pre vent her with his hands. A person came to her assistance, and the man ran away. She could not swear that prisoner was that ma.o, although of a similar size. Sergeant Jackson said be received a des cription of the man from Mr John Burton. The prisoner answered to the description, and he took him into custody. John Burton, baker, of the North Road, deposed to hearing the screams, and going to the lady's assistance. The man ran towards the Domain. The second charge was for assaulting Mrs Harriett Shakespeare, on the evening of the 26 th instant. Mrs Shakespeare deposed that she and her neice were walking in Custom-house- Btreet, and, when near the Britomart Hotel, the prisoner caught her by the arms ; she screamed, and he let her go; it was the prisoner; she could swear to him; it was moonlight. The third charge was for assaulting Edith Shakespeare, by trying to throw her down, and tearing her dress. : Miss Shakespeare gave evidence as to the nature of the assault; she was positive the prisoner was the man; he appeared quite iftber.

The fourth jp&ar'g^ preferred against the prisoner '**$ tor assaulting a. Jady at Par well on the 26th \^. " The prisoner pleaded not guilty to all the chfj^es. , .. ,< ■■• , t .r j...i . The evidence shewed that the lady and her son were going to their home ,in Brighton Road, and when near Bishop's Court, she was seized firmly by the shoulders and thrown down. He then ill-used her. She screamed and sent her son for help. A gentleman came to her assistance, and the man picked up his hat and made off. Mr Ewen went to the lady's assistance. Followed the prisoner, and with assistance took the man to Serjeant Jackson's house, and gave Mm into custody. He had no doubt but :that the prisoner was the offender. The depositions in the last case were then read over to the prisoner. His Worship sentenced prisoner to six months for each of three first offences, to run consecutively, and for the large charge committed him for trial. His Worship commended Mr Ewen for his courageous} conduct in| taking: the prisoner.

The Irish Famine.

♦ 1 . A PUBLIC meeting, convened by His Wor ship the Mayor for the purpose of, devisinu; some rn'eans of contributing to the alleviation of the distress iri Ireland, was held this Afternoon in the Mechanics' Institute. The hour was inconvenient for business men, and the attendance was therefore comparatively small. His Worship in stating the purpose of the meeting said, that although he was not possessed of any special information with re gard to the distress in Ireland, yet it seemed to him that the glowing prognostica tions of a bad harvest had been fully true, for the appeal to the sympathy of the charitable could hardly have been dic tated by other than the most acute Buttering. In matters of this kind it was desirable that all feelings of a political nature should be eliminated from the mind and judgment directed exclusively to the best method of mitigating the prevalent suffering. He thought the best way would be to nominate a committGe to undertake the preliminary steps, and he would be happy to receive any information with regard to the famine that might be tendered him. Mr J. A. To)e rose to propose the nomin ation of a Committee. In doing so, he re! ferred to the poignancy of the suffering in Ireland, and dwelt upon the claim which the distressed people had upon the sym- Sathy of the charitable throughout tile British omiuions. He concluded a neat speech by proposiug that the gentlemen who were present should be formed iuto a Committee with power to add to their number. Mr F. Larkins seconded the resolution, which was passed unanimously. Mr C^sgrare suggested that a canvass should be made of the city for subscriptions. The Committee as formed comprises the following gentlemen : —The Mayor, the Rev. H. F. Fynes, and Messrs F. Larkius, J. A. Tole, Cosgravc, J. M. Dargaville, Kye, Fanmll, Thompson, Rochfort, Shera, Boyjan, Swanson, Hurst, Lyncfj, Eyre, Staines, Foley, and Captains McKenzie and Casey and a fow others. It was decided, upon the motion of Mr Shera, seconded by Mr Foley, that the sub scriptions, when obtained, should be tor warded to the Lord Mayor of Dublin. Tho meeting then resolved itself into a Committee for the purpose of appointing an executive.

Opening of the Boman Catholic Church, Gisborne.

Thk very handsome church erected at Gis borne, through the exertions of Father Chastagnon, was duly blested and opened by Archbishop Steins, laßt Sunday. The "Poverty Bay Herald" contains an interest ing account of the reception and opening ceremonies:—The reception accorded to His Grace by the members of the Church Com mittee was most hearty, calling forth kindly expressions of thanks and approval from him. He was accompanied by Father Walter McDonald and Father Cuastagrion, the latter of whom introduced the deputa tion, consisting of Messrs K. Kelly, M. Jenning, 0. Cowon, A. Kelly, and G. Malicr, who proceeded out in a boat to the Albion to receive the distinguished visitors, and to convey them ashore. On landing, His Grace was introduced by Father Chas tngnon to a number of his parishioners, who were awaiting his arrival, to all of whom he addressed a few complimentary remarks. Stepping into the carriage which had been provided, he theu proceeded to the Presby tery, where a large number of the members of the Church were congregated to receive him. The Blessing Service, on the following day, fwas a most imposing and gorgeous ceremony, tho congregation assembled to witness and take part in tho devotions being unusually large. After the celebra tion of Pontifical High Mass, His Grace, addressed the audience, and alluded to the liberality of the members of the Church,and of other denominations also, who had sub scribed to the erection of such a creditable structure. Ho theu complimented tho pastor of tho Church, Father Chastagnon, on the zeal ho had displayed in his labours in administering to the scattered flock of this district. At tho conclusion of tho service, Father Walter McDonald, who had throughout assisted in the ceremonies, addressed the Maori portion of the congre gation in their own language, and con cluded by the singing of a Maori hymn,to which ample justice was done by him and his Maori frieuds. The natives ap peared to have been much gratified. Dur ing the service the choir most efficiently rendered Haydn's First Mass. At Pontifical Vespers the following address was presented to his Grace, by the reception committee :— To his Grace the Most Rev. WALTER Stkins.S.J. and D.D.,Archbishop of Auck land, —May it please your Grace, on behalf of the Roman Catholic residents ot Poverty Bay, we beg most respectfully to welcome you in our midst, and to express our grati tude that you should so soon after your arrival in New Zealaud have favoured this portion of your flock by visiting them. We rejoice, your Grace, that after a lapse of years, our Holy Father has seen fit to allot us, as an episcopal head, one whose learning and Christian character has rendered him famous to us, and one whom we hope and believe will be venerated by our children. We will ever earnestly pray, yotir Grace *hat God in his infinite mercy will grant you long life, and full enjoyment of health to guide and rule your Diocese. We regret that the short notification we have had of your Grace's visit has prevented us from receiving you as we would wish, as many of your flock are scattered over a large ex ,tqnt of country. It is with feelings of the deepest respect that we now request you to grant your Benediction to us, and to all members of the Holy Catholic Ch«rch. —Signed on behalf the Roman Catholics of Poverty Bay.—Richard Kelly, W. C. Walsh. ! His Grace suitably replied, expressing himself well pleased at the progress of spiritual concerns of the Church in this; district, and preached a most eloquent sermon. During the Archbishop's visit to Gisborne he confirmed' thirty-eeren children and' adults, amongst whom were some Maoris, addressing them, in his own happy way, before and after the conferring of the sacra ment. It was also consoling to find that a large number of tho faithful had the happi ness of receiving holy communion on this occasion. The Archbishop more than once expressed himslf delighted with the neat ness of the presbytery, the church and grounds, so grandly laid out by the zealous and indefatigable pastor. On His Grace's return to Tauranga he was waited on by the members of the Church Committee— Messrs Brennan, Scarborough, Deans and O'Shaunnessy—who spoke a few appro priate words of welcome. He then visited the church, presbytery, and the Native church at Otamaitai, which has always been looked upon as a gem of Maori architecture. ■

ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Since the opening of the above Church, it has been customary for the members of the choir to have an annual picnic in the country on New Year's Day. This year, however, it was thought advisable to post pone it to the anniversary (yesterday), and allow the members of the congregation to co-operate. With this view a committee was selected to carry out the programme, and they fulfilled ther part to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Eight o'clock yesterday morning was the time : appointed to leave, and at that hour Mr J. Butcher's large waggon was in attendance, being gaily decorated, comfort ably seated, and provided with all the necessary requisites, which go to make a good picnic. About fourty-two adults, male and female entered and made a start, Several private conveyances with members : followed, and the sight of the great number of smiling faces as they journeyed along was very gratifying. The place appointed to partake of the good things was the bush known as Ligares, near Papakura, aud a better blace is not in the country, the grouud being level; water plentiful; wood not scarce, and the bush beautiful. The party arrived there at about half-past 10 o'clock, and proceeded to investigate the boxes, light tires, erect tables, swings, &c.

There was plenty or. everything to eai and drink, and amusements of all descriptions were freely indulged in. At 5 o'clock t n was announced, and it is needleßS to say good and ample justice was done to iti At 6 o'clock everything was got ready for the return, atid all betng seated, tiieharmdnitim which the party took out, was gOt iiito jioSl tion, and Moody and Sankey's hymn books distributed throughout the waggon. The echo of 50 voices in the air from these well known tunes was admired by the wondering crowds tiiat had congregated at different points along the route. On the return home, which was accomplished in three hours, the party dispersed highly gratified at their day's outing, and from the appearance of many one would draw the inference that they would welcome picnics of a similar kind yearly. Such pleasant gatherings tend to cement the harmony of the congregation.

The Land Purchase Depart ment.

The " Wanganui Herald " of the 22nd has the following article on the proposal of the Gbyerjirneivfc to abandon land purchases t— " The abandonment by the Government of the native lands under negotiation will prov.e not only a heavy blow to this district, but to the North Island and the Colony. We hjave no official proof of the purpose of the Gbveriiraeiit in the matter, but from tjle views expressed in the statement made by the Native Minister before trie Assembly, we can hardly come to any other conclusion, than that the reports which we find current in so many quarters, of the abandonment of some of the largest blocks are correct. Doubts may be raised about the quality of the land, but the most conclusive evidence exists that the greater number of the blocks are desirable acquisition in the interests of small farm settlement, and would so become available at no distant date after the ordinary outlay for roads and purveys. What, we may ask, is to be the future of this place if we are to be confined to our "narrow strip of coast line," and if the whole of the interior is to be monopolised by a few sheep and cattle runs ? The picture is not a very bright one, yet it is bee j. iing more and more marked upon the cauvas. Monopoly and speculation will no doubt rejoice, for these elements alone will have any play when the Government purchases are abandoned. Surely soirie fair and satisfactory enquiry should be held into the quality of the laud before parting with the means of settling the country. No policy in the interest of the capitalist and spectator is ever promulgated without some plausible reason or other, and the principal reason for tiie rolinquishment of all rights is the quality of the soil. But we want to examine tho sufficiency of the evidence. We know for a fact that the strongest ovidence exists as to the superior quality of most of the blocks, and we believe that in such instances no evidence cau be adduced on the other side. It is further alleged that the obligations are beyond the means of the Colony. Granting that the Government have to confess that they are unable to carry on the •work _of colonisation over tliree-fourths of this Island, was there no other way out of the position than relinquishing into the maw of the land-shark an estate which had been obtained after so much trouble for the people of the Colony ? Could the land not have been secured lor settle ment under the special settlement clanses of the Land Act ? Could it not have been held in its present position until an opportunity had been given the numerous and grow ing Small Farm Associations to come in and take over the land with its obligations ? It would almost seem as if the Government of the Colony was being transformed into Royal Com missions and Under Secretaries. The great work of colonising tho country is being relegated to speculators, for whose interests new mode* of taxation are being devised, and who have no difficulty in making terms with the Government for large tracts of land, while Small Farm Association* are tola to enter into open competition; for the miserable selections or aops opened under the deferred payment provisions. The prospect which once opened out before this Coast of hiring a settled back country at no remote period is fast fading away, and again the era of Whitaker and Co., and the Brissenden- Worgan negotiations are looming in the distance. Such are the strange vicis situdes to which a young country may be subject. The question may veil be asked ou whose shoulders is the taxation to fall, or what industries are in future to support the weight of our obligations? Year by year, as statistics prove, the land is getting into power relatively to the growth of pop ulation, ?aud not even can a policy be pur sued of saving for the people the lands remaining to the Crown. The only tiling which seems certain is, that monopoly goes ou apace. The inevitable consequence is the indubitable fact that the exports nre stationary, tho imports unsteady, and trade generally depressed."

The Oamaru Fire.

A MAN BURNT TO DEATH. Feom our own Correspondent. GAMARU, this day. The calcined remains of a man named Wm. King were found in the debris of the lire in Thames-street this morning. It was reported to the police yesterday that tho man who was well known about town was missing, and tho police could find no trace of him. A. regular search was made in the debris of the fire. The deceased was known to have been in the adjoining place when the fire started, and to have rushed when the alarm waa given, as ho had between £200 and £300 worth of tools and othe property in his room at the hotel. It is supposed that he went into the building for tho purpose of trying to save his prop erty and that ho was either suffocated with smoke, or lost his way in trying to get out. His death was no doubt accidental, as a great number of watches were found with the remains corresponding with numbers given by a friend. King was a carpenter and a steady man.

THE AbtlfcLAND EVMING STAE, tfRIDAY, JAJMBY 30. 1880.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.-Particulars of Mr Dampier's Wonderful Frosh Bargains will be found at the top of the second oolumn,fourth page. ANTED, a Boy accustomed to the business.—R. Reeves, Butcher, "V iotoria- Btreet ANTED, a good Girl for the country; easy place; wages liberal.—Mrsßriater, next to Kveniwo Star Office. ANTED, a "Partner for the "New Zealand Sun" Newspaper; one who will manage and edit the paper. — For farther particulars to " New Zealand Sun" Office, Glou cester-street. Chrißtohuroh. I I ANTED, a few Hands for the mill and' bußh.— C, Gardner, Awitu, or at E. Gibbons' office, Onehunga. : WANTED, a good Housemaid, for the Royal Mail Hotel, Victorla-atreet.1 - 1 WANTED, two experienced Timber Jackers for Awitu P. Clark, Shipping Agent, Onohunga. WANTED, n, Baker for Waikato.— Apply, John Lamb. ANTED, a single Man to milk;— Apply, John Lamb. ANTED, good Bench Hands.—Apply to Parker, Green and Co, London Boot and Shoe Factory, Wakefleld-Btreet. WANTED, a middle-aged, single Man to Garden, Groom, and Milk; references required.—Richard Keals, Parnell. WANTED, a good Barmaid for up stairs ; must have first-class references —Apply this office. WANTED, a smart, intelligent, and respectable Youth, to learn Hairdrees ing.—Apply City Hair-cutting Rooms, 140, Queen-street. Francis J. Shortt, Proprietor. ANTED, a General Servant; one who can milk preferred; references re quired ; for Ponsonby.—Star Offlca. WANTED, a strong errand Boy.— Milne and Choyce. ANiiTJKD, Female Cook for a country hotel.—Mrs Pollock. Queen-Btreet ANTED, a Female Cook for an hotel at the Thameß.—Apply at tho Nevada Hotel to-morrow, at 10 o'clock in the morning. ANTED, an active Girl, about 16, for housework.—Apply Star Office. ANTEDTGenerai"ServantTno child ren.—Apply this week before 1 or after 6, to Mrs Harrop, Giammar School Road, Upper Parnell. WANTED, a good General Blacksmith ; must be a good Shoer.—Apply J. H. Smith, opposite Great Northern Hotel, Great North Road. A house to live in on the premises. WANTED, a good General Servant"; none others need apply.—Mrs Water man, Qusen-Btreat. 'AJNTED, 60,000 Split Heart of Kaur Laths.—Keane and Jenkinson. WANTED, a good General Servant— Mrs Barker, near the top of Grey street. WANTED, by a respectable and com petent person, a Situation as working housekeeper.—Address "J.," Post office, Pon- I onby. . WANTED.— A Young Person in Business can hear of a comfortable Home by applying at No. l.Crescent Place,Kden Crescent. WANTED to Sen, a Light Hansome (new), also Vehicles of every descrip tion.—A • ackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street. j



Wnnted. ■ ■-«^-»" : ! - \\f ANTED to Sell, or Exchange, a T T Grand Piano, by Erard, for a Cabinetor CotUce Piano. On view at the Rooms, Fort street. Samuel Cochrano and Son. YVrANTED, the truth to Travel. All VI Peoples in. the Provlnco Head my other Aave,tti,*ement;-J. Green, 3 deors from Albert- StrCei.__ '._^__—'.:. ;... WANTED to Sell, ieStif gttod Sfeeond. hand Buggies.; single or douuld HoeftSd or open aißo,J^? B<irat-?i aß3Phaetons< n Pw a Crowther'a VlDto'n'a Stamiro; -;J ' ■ - WANTED, a situation as Companion tp a Lady; is fond of children, and a good Needlewoman; would like a good home.—Ad dress, A.M., office of this paper. ■ W' ANTED "to- Let, a Four-roomed Cottage beautifully sequestered ; fur nished or unfurnished ; low rent; every con venience.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street K'ast, next the Pnblio Hot Baths. ANTED to Sell, Ten Tierces Corned Beef cheap, to make room.—E. Reeves, Butoher, Victoria street. \X7 ANTED, Buyers for about 100 Fore- V » quarters Mutton, 2d per 1b; Coroe Beef, 3d: Boiling Heef, 3d; Sausages, Id.—G Hulme, Batcher, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Atkinson, McColl and Co. have opened a Branch Store of the Newmarket Knamel Paint and Varhish Works in Wellesley-stfeet, opposite Lovett's, Draper, where retail orders will be supplied and wholesale orders taken. Paints or Varnish supplied by them are guaranteed to stand thlß,.plimate.—ATKlNSON. MoCOLL & CO., Wellesley-atceet, Auckland. Manufactory: Newmarket, Auckland. ' ANTFd^KNCFWN, that E. Carf and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House blocks, Pailings, Posts, Hails, and Firewood in'their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end of flobson street. N.B.—The increasing dsmsrid for White Pino has Induced them to arrange for a constant aupply. . ' . ' WANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company aro offering special advantages to Purchasers of Building Materials. Timber of all sizes, flrstand second-class: Boors, Sashes, and Mouldings; also, 'i urnery of every description, at priceß to suit the times.—Manu factory, opposite Gas-works Office, Custom house-Btreet. , TV^ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE, TT Timber Merchant, haß Removed to his New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large. Sheds the Timber will be always under cover, so that the public will be supplied with Seasoned Timber at the lowest prices. Board Timber always in Stock, also Hardwood Timber for Wheel wrights VU" ANTED KNOWN. TO TRaDMSMbTnT MECHANICS, AND OTHKRS. Money Advanced in Sums of £3 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NKUMEGKN, Auckland Loan Office. 165 Qpwn-Ht.. opposite Savings Bank. WANTED.— Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Jams, 6s 6d per doz; Canterbury Cheese, 6d per 1b; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, three linos. 10s 6d per doz: Common Cups aud Saucers, 6d, 5s 6d per doz; Plates, 8-inch, 3s per doz; Jugs, 3a; Sets Fancy Jug*, 3s 6dand Is fid: Toilet Sets, only 12a 6d { "VVattr Bottles and Glees* Is 9d tho pair; Jam Dishes, from 6d to 2s lii ; Glooß Butter Dishes, Is and Is Cd; Glass Sugar Basins, Is and IS 6d ; Glass Egg Cups, Is per doz: Glass Salt Cellars, -Id and (id; Vinegar, Mustard and Pepper Bottles. 9d each, three for 2s; Largo Chambers, 2s 6d; Plated Cruets, from 6s 6d to 8s 6d; lot of Fiddles, Cheap; Nbte Paper, five quires for lOd; Envelopes, only 2d per packet, 7d per 100 ; good Pens, eight for Id; Kanoy Toilet Sets, nine pieces, only 8s 6d; Child ren's Muge, 3d, 2a per doz; half-pint White and Gold Jugs, only Cd, 5s per doz; Clothes Pegs, four dozen for 6d, Is 3d per groas; Salmon, three tins for 2a; Cocoa and Milk, lib tins, only Is per tin ; Plaid Matches 7d per doz; Email Tin Boxes, for tho pocket, ocly 8d per doz: Brown Teapots, with metal lids Is 6d; White Toapots, 2s; Fancy Teapots, with metal lids. 39 and 3s fid; Glass Candlesticks. Is; Pink China Cups and Saucers, lls per doz ; Pudding Basins, from 3d to Is 8d; lot of Pictures, Cd each; Albums, from 5s to Us; Kits, (id; China Dolls' Hea^s from 4d to 4b 61 each ; China Dolls, from id to 133 : China Dolls, three feet long, only 133; lot of Vases, Cheap; Walking Lucks, only 3d; Currants, 4d per lb; and lot Of Other articles cheap.—H. WATTS. Pitt-street. MeetmßtJ. <T~l£ X TTNION LODGE of MARK MASTERS, \J No. l&l. K.C. An Emergency Mooting will bo held in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS X VtfNING, at 7.30 p.m. H. G. WADE, P.M., Seoretary.B mo THE ELECTORS OF WAIPA. Gentlemen.— It will afford me much pleasure to meet you on SATURDAY NEXT, at the Coubt-housk, Hamilton, at 3 p.m., whon I will Address you on the political situation. lam, gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, F. A. WHITAKEE. January 28,1880. PIRAND BLACK CHATPER OF IRE VJT LAND, PRECEPTORY 149. An Emergonoy Meeting will be held TO-MOR ROW (Saturday) KVKNING, at 7.30 sharp. Visiting Brethern are invited. By order of W.M. milE UNION STEAM, SAW, MOULD JL ING, SASH & DOOR CO., LIMITED. Tho Ordinary Half-yearly General Meeting o tho abovo Company will be held at the Com pany's Offices, Mechanics' Bay, at noon on BATURDAY, the 31st January, JBBO. Business—To receive tho Half-yearly Report and Balance-eheot.to Appoint a Director in the place of L. D. Nati an. Ksq., who rotires by rotation, but is eligible, and offers himself for Kc-oloction ; And, For tho transaction of any other Business that may bo brought beforo the Meeting. E. WAYMOUTH, Sooretary. Auckland, 23rd January, 1830. T^OTICE TO SHIPWRIGHTS. A Special General Meeting of the Auckland Shipwright Protection Society will bo held in the Working Men's Club on FRIDAY, tho 30th instant, at 8 p.m. Business—To tako into con sideration the holding of onr next Anniversary, All Mombers requested, to attend. JAMhJd A. FOX, Secretary. Lost and found. LOST, during tho Procession yesterday, a Now Zealand War Medal.—Finder, please leave same at this Office. LOST or STOLEN, on Monday night, a Liver-ooloured Dog; white strip down on breast, whito tips on toet>. If kept by any person lifter this will be prosecuted. —G. MoKnnalley, Telegraph Offloe, Auckland. Drapery. .TWT O T I C E. Ladles, bear In mind that Williams' 1b the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Sma)l Goods. A splendid assortment of .LadieV Uriderclothinc ; Ladies' Belts, Is eaoh;' a nice lot of Neok Frilling, all prices from Id yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Kar-ringa and Lockets, from Is to 2s eaoh. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-street, lour doors above Marks Entrance, opposite Dampler's. Open till 9 p.m. Cj H A U N GLAUS IO has now the CHEAPEST LOT OF GOODS whioh ho ever had. Just think—Clark's 200 yd Reels, in high numbers, lid each, or Is 3d per dozen; 50yd JReelß, 5d per dozen, 4s 6d gross; White Braid, Is and Is 6d a piece; Alloa Yarn, 23 9d and 3a per head; Ruffle for underclothes, 18; usual price, 2a a piece. A New Lit of Shirts, extra large sizes, 2s fid each; much better value than before. Hair-brusnes at half-price; Nail brushes, Id and fid; usual price, 6d and Is each. Ladies' Underclothes, in seta of three, contain ing Nightdrosp, Chemise, and Drawers, for 17s; beautiful quality Nightdresses. 3s 9d and 6s 6d; the latter worth fully IDs, as they were bought at Hnglish cost. Flannel, Is sd. worth Is 6d a yard; All-Wool Tweed, 33 3d yard; Grey Calico, 72 inches wide, 9d a yard. Ladies, beforo making your purchases, call at J. GREEN'S, Victoria-street, Three Doors from Albert-street. Ranges, Uven3, &o. QEJS HERBERT H. SMITH'S COLLECTION OF OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, K9PKCIALLY THB NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requires no Jdtting, can be used as either open or closed, is economical, and made to burn the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, so teat it will not break or crack. A large number of the moßt influential persons in Auckland have them in use. all of whioh have given the greatest satisfaction. (See Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers as my Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges, Stoves, Portable Ovens, Side Ovens. Portab'e Boilers, Ships'1 Stoves, Colonial O^ens, &c, have my name on he ventilator, thus: M /— "———• —\ 3 § /h.h. smithS 1 § \AUCKLAHDy* | and are guaranteed to last from 5 to 20 years according to the size and price, and then can be repaired. Thoro are over 5000 of my Ovens an I Ranges in use, some Ovens 9 years, and all have given the greatest satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiries retarding the New Zealand Uclipse Cottage Range I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing you that it has given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is indeed in every way equal to the rocom mendations you gave me of it.—Truly yours, F. A. '1 wimank. Graf ton Road, November 1,1879. Ovens, Ranges, and Stoves, &c, sold on the Dkfekked Payment system. Weekly pay ments taken. iIffiUBERT H. SMITH, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West ' BE WARE OF IMITATIONS.



1 For Sale. I/IOR SALE, a Hansom Cab and Har . neen.-AMt Maglnh's Stables, Albert- Street, ..... _ FOR SALE, a New Seveii-roonied House ani five acres Volcanic Land, fenced and subdivided; well planted with trees; 2Jmiles' from Queen-strict. Price, £475.-Apply Stas Offloe. _. rpAST-SAILING CUTTJEK '/EOLUS 1 ~JJ. for _Bale, lying at HelensviUtJ, 17 tons T'egisxer: lie-tit draught, coppered, and in tho rough .Mrdfiri Jfuitable for Yacht, or for the Islands'.—C. 3i gtfttfhiflsptt) 7, Queen-street. r -p.A'NKS 1: '"^TASkif'T TANKS J ■ M 0 Gallon Tr6h Wetter Tanks jEty Sale t* \H undersigned in Commerce-street or Mechanics' 887 gardj W. CRUICKSHANK. FOR SALE (Ponsonby), one to four' acres first-class Land; a most desirable site for residence or market garden.—H. Part ington. . TTIdR SALE, five or, six AUotments near JT Reservoir and Mount Eden Railway Sta tion, either for business Bites or villa residences, on very easy terms.—H. Partington. FOR SALE, cheap. Six-roomed House, upjiet Queen-street.—H. Partington P^)R Immediate Sale, 7-roomed House in the Bubnrbs on very easy terms.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury s Buildiugs. r? n» a.—FARM or nearly 21 acres, fenced in dJ£t I V flf e paddocks; 1J acre orchard, re mainder grass; cotid soil: house o£ six roonw, dairy, cowshed, barn, statrtea, cartshed, work shop,, Sec—3. Vaile, Land Agent* Shortland street. . . - . OR SALTC. (ch'eapy, Bnfldsnri Allotments,- in Karangahape Road, Queen-street, Nelson street. Spring-street, Alexalndra street, Kyber Pass, &0., &O.—S. Vaile, Land and Housa Agent, Shortland-streeet; -O A Tit\' —f retty Seven-roomed House, orven •0 40U looking tlie Domain, withAUotment 66ft. x 160 ft. The House is fitted with gas, tanks, &0., and will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. o ACHES nt Parnell, with small Cottage, O Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a residence or for nursery grounds. The lease for 62 yeara, at £10 per annum, will be sold cheap.—S. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-street. T>U/LDING ALLOTMENT for Sale. Acapi -13 tal Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the water. This valuable allotment will be sold cheap for cash.—S. Vaile, House and Laikd Agent, Shortland-street. S~ACRKS^-For Sale (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, fenced, sub-divided and in grass, and orchard, with cottage, stable, cowshed, &x. Only half an hour's walk from Queen-street.— S. vaile. Land and House Agent, Shortland-st. £A(\ f\.— Substantially built House of six rooms, **"» with detached wash-house, wood house, well, tank, &o.; allotment 30 x 136 feet, situated in a principal street; 15 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Ehortland-atreet. «• 1 A to £1000 LKNT, on Building Society 3& 1_" principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— seven per cent, allowed on money! deposited for investment. T> EQUTBED, /by Ist March, a House of JtVi about 12 rooms, furnished or unfurnished, at Epsom, Gnehunga, or Mount Kden.—F. G. Ewiagton. iHk N S A L E, Keawley's Combined Reapers and Mowers Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Sllcers Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. Also, TO ARRIVE, PER 'INGLEWOOD, 1 Coulter's Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined And Ploughs, double andfslngle Harrows Hollera ■ &c. &c. &c Tho'above goods are imported directed from tho manufacturers, and will be sold cheap to make room for further shipments. vV. J. HURST & CO., 181, Qtieen-Btroet. To Let. TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, a Four-roomed Cottage, with good garden, and very healthy situation; rent moderate.— Apply tbia office for address. TO LET, Workshop in Grey-street, 48 by 16; rent 10s, or half 6s.—W. N. Hender son, Grey-street. TO LET, a Five-roomed House in Alex andra street.—Mrs James Irwin, Ameri can Store, Alexandra-street. TO LET, a Three-ioomed Cottage in Queen-street, Ponsonby. close to Suffolk Hotel; twoflre-places. ColonialiOven.—Apply John Holt Porter, Queen-street. Board and Kesidence. BOARD and RESIDENCE required for an invalid lady—a sitting-room and bed room, with attendance, and board—Apply Box 174, Post-office. . A PARTMENTS for a lady and Rentle f\ man or two Udies, with or without board, near town.—AddreßS at dTAR Offlco. mOUKIST Villa. Wanted Kuown, ,hat JL Mrs M. J. Hick has opened a Tom int Villa, at Wharf-street,' Taiiranga. where Gentlemen, Tourists, and Private families will meet with comfort and civility. MARyjmcls , Proprietorees. Tauranga, December. 17.1879 ___ /TOVEItNOK BROWNE HOTEL \JT HOBSON-STREKT Board and L0dging.................20s per (sinele room). _25s Tenders. •pENDERS will be received by the ■L undersigned up to noon of SATURDAY, tho 31st January, for Painting Buildings at the Naval Training School, Konlmarama (labour only). All information can be obtained at the School. The lowest or any other tender npt necessarily accepted. q _ .^.^ . Manager. Naval-Training School, Kohimarama, January 22,1880, RESH TENDERS are invited for the Additions to Newton Wkst School, and will be received by the Education Board. Wyndham-street, Auckland, up to noon of WEDNESDAY next, 4th February. Plans and Specifications at the Offloe of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, • ' Secretary. pOUKTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIC NOTICE. Tenders will be-received until noon of WED-' NESDAY, 4th February, for Improving part of the Road leading from the Lake Boad to Stokes' Point. L Specification and Conditions can be seen at Mr Michael Shea's, The Lase. North Shore, or at the Council's Office, Shortland-street, Auck land. JOHN JAMES, County Clerk.1 ffTT) BUILDERS. Tenders, will be reoeive by the undersigned till ooon ot Saturday, January 3lßt, for the Erection of Brick and Hubble Foundations for a Shop and Dwelling in Victoria-street. Plans, &c, at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 6th February for the Erection o£ a large Vinery at Ponsonby. KEALS & SON, Architects. m o b-ui l~d c r s. Tendors will bo received up to noon on MONDAY, the 2nd of February, for the Krection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architect?. mENDEKS required for from 300 to 400 Bushels of GRAINS (weekly) for one year from Ist February, 1880. Apply at the ALBERT BREWERY", Auckland. Life Insurance. "VT EW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, 42 and 43, N.Z. Insurance Buildings AUCKLAND. Fob Insurance Against Accidents of ALL KINDS, With or Witiiout Weekly ALLOWANCE DuitlNO DISABILITY. Directors: D. B. Cruiokshank, Esq., Chairman. C. J. Stone, Esq. Thomas Buddie, Esq. B. Tonks, Ksq. J. L. Wilson, Esq. G. B. Owen, Esq., J.P. The Company is now ready to receive Pro posalß and issue Policies. For Prospectuses apply to »,, ~. W. /. THOMSON, Manager.



FifeliQ Notices. .. :■ - _ . i -i n . 11.1,, i- | "JT IBRARIErf* ACT, 1865," la hereby given that ft in the intention pi the City Council of Auckland tomake and levy a Kate of One Halfpenny in the Ponnd upon all Assessable Property within the said Uty, under and in ptitsuance of the above Act, O£iftan^P a?, n¥''v rol n, th*llth d W ot February, 1880. The Hate-book is opcta for inspection. P. A. PHILIPS', TOwia Clerk, Town Clerk's Offloo, January 28,1880. -piRONGIA HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation Lfet for" th» abore district for the year 1880 is now open for inspection at the Po3t-offlce, Harapipi. All Obieotions'thereto must be left at the same place on or before the loth day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, aild a copy, of every suoh objectpon must be left at the Post-office. Harapipi, not loss than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. ISAAC HODGSON. Chairman Pironftfa Highway Disfcriot Board. X>ONSONBY HIGHWAY NOTIFICATION OF THE VALU ATiON LIST TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the Ponsonby Highway District for the y^ar 1880 81 is now open for instreotlon at the Ponaonby Hall, Ponßonby. AH objections thereto must be left at the Ponsonby Han on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy o£ every such objeotion must be Isft at the Pon sonby Hall, addressed to the Chairman of the Highway Board, not lees than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. A. LINABUBY, Chairman. Ponsonby, January 15,1880. VTEWMARKET HIGHWAY J3I DISTRICT. NOTICE. The Valuation List for the above district Is now open for inspection at the Secretary s Office, Newmarket. All objeotions thereto must be left at Post-office, Newmarket, ad dressed, " Assessment Court, Newmarket Hall, on or before the 16th day of February; and a copy of every such objection must be left at tbe Office of the Board, Newmarket, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said C°Urt# WILLIAM MORGAN, Chairman. PERSONAL. ~ Would Mr Alfred E. ALLTCN call at the Star Office. WAKKWOBTfi, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and the public he has resumed Business in the Old Premises, known as " Thomson's lemperance Hotel, and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronaße he has always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. /I H A L L E"N G E. The open sailing boat'Rip'is open to sail the ' Pastime,' winner of the Second-class Open Boat Race or any other boat .under 20 feet, for any Bum from £5 to £20. Arrangements to be made at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. A 'BUSS will leave Lendrum's Yard for the Trotting Match at Ellorslie Gardens TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 2 p.m., sharp. CAFE IMPERIAL E, 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. D~r! C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legai-ly Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 0 p.m. R. J. M. MOORE meets his Patients at the North Shore District at Victoria House (Mrs Landers) from 3 to i on Fridays. OWING to the pressure of business Profes or Fraser cannot leavo town before tho 7th February,. Persona wishing to underiro Private Examinations will be attended to during each afternoon from 2to 8 p.m. A large assort ment of books, maps and busts. Madame Fraser'a Classes as usual. T3ONDING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to Inform Imports, Mer chants, and others having dealings in Bonded Goods that having purchased the Bonding Stores at present occupied by Messrs G. and K. 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. HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen we hare to thank the public for the support we have received in the past, and hope that the same may be continued to our successors, G. & E. LEWIS. Auckland, December 11,1879. '_■ ~V" O T I C E. Ik the Estate of the late REUBEN 1 ELLEY, Butcher, Deceased. All Accounts against the above Estate are requested to be rendered to Mrs Lucy King. Manakau Road, Parnell; and all Accounts due to the said Estate up to the 31st January, 1880, must be paid to the said Mrs Lucy King, whose recsipt only will be recognised. LUCY KING, Executrix of the will of thu said Renben Elloy, deceased. Auckland, January 26,1880. ~KT O T ,:.I Cl E~. The Business heretofore carried on by FRANCIS HULL, Jun., & CO. will in future "be conduoted by W. F. Hull and F. Hull, Tuu., under the style or firm of HULL BROTHER . ~\T ER V HANDSOME MOTTLED V KAURI CHESTS of DRAWFR9 and BRD: ROOM SUITES at 1< w prices for cash. The above articles aro well made and universally admired. WILLTAM NORBIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. - ■jl/T R. . ALLAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that he has opened those centrally situated Premises in the Valley Road,. Monnt Eden, a a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will be of best quality and sold at town prices, lie hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck aud Evening Stab |TOBE'L'B nYNAMITE The Travelling Agent (Mr. Gorman) ot the Nobel's Explosive Company (Limited) is now In Auckland, and is prepared to give information respecting the use of Dynamite. Mr. Gorman will also wait upon any En gineers for Road and Harbour Boards, Con tractors, &c, having work in hand requiring a powerful oxploslve. Nobel's Dynamite, having been greatly re duced in price, is now the CHEAPEST, as well as the Safest and Most Powerful Explosive in use. F. PORTER & CO., agekt3 fob thelnobtcl'B explosive company (limited). W. C. D E*NES THE GREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, is nobody's agbnt ! imports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister & Rossman Princess of Wales Wortheim Home Companion, tbe New \v heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s New Grover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Othek 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 of charge. These are some of the advantages of Pur W^AI D E P..0 T, QUEEN-STREET. UNION BEA.CH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITKD). Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting of the Dirpctora, held this day, a Call (the Bth) of One SniUinK1 per Share was made, payable to the Secretary, at the Offloe of the Company. No. 31, Insurance Building*, Aucklaud.onFßlDAY. geores&rt Auckland, January B,ISBO.



Amusements. , J^ LBE -B T HALL. j GRAND COMPLIMENTARY I Jj EN E FIT Q ONC B BT, '. Tendered to Miss Heats, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1880, \ Commonco at 8 p.m. CIME ONEf COME ALL! j COMK ONE! COME ALL! To see the Original 1 Clean and Tidy Wjddy, a In the " Sorcerer." Jj Admission:—Dress Circle. Zs 6d; Pit, Is. rpKOfI'JNG MATCH. ] SATURDAY, 31st JANUARY. AT ELLERSLIJ?. GARDENS. G Wynne's g m Polly, scmtchV Kelly's b m Ma*to, scratch. Temptation's bri< Touch-me-not, SO yard*. Barnett sb m Jenny, 50 yards. R. Lee's b m Stranger. 50 yards. j echmiedere b g Charlie, 100 yards. Montague's g g Dainty, 100 yards. |T. Willianw's * m Polly, 100 yards. ID. McDonald's b g Akeake, 150 yards N. McDonald's br m Fantail, 150 yards. Education. , | niRXS' HIGH SCHOOL. \ The School will Re-open on February 3rd. ■ Tlie Head Blaster will be at home to Enrol New i Pupils and to confer with parents on FKID A.V ": and SATURDAY next, 30th and 31st Instant, ' ram 1 to 5 o'clock. : R~S MITCHELL, PROFESSOR OF SINGING. , Mrs Mitchell will be prepared to reoalve her ' Pnpils on MONDAY. February 2,1895. Earangahapo Road. A UCKL AND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. i The First Qaarter. 1880, will Commrnok op FRiDAy. 6ta February, when the Treasurer ■will atten<*to receive Fees. JOHN JAMBS. Secretary. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND J\. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. NEW PUPILS. i Tbe Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will be held on TUESUAY, 3rd February, com mencing at 10 o'clock a.m. JOHN JAMES, Secretary. j A UCKLANH COLLEGE AND XX. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. SINGING MASTER. Applications for the appointment of gioKinpr Muster will bo received until WEDNESDAY, • i%h February. Particulars on application tor JOHN JAMES. Secretary. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, St. George's Bay Boad, : Purnell. First quarter, Monday, February 2. j Misters : English Composition and Astro- ] notny DrKidd Music and Singing.. .. _ Mr Swallow German .. .. DrHenaen French Mons. Peltee* Latin MrGradwell Elocution .. MrQradwell Drawing MrWatMns Drill' ... MrG. Zftrn EX R MAX KOB ER, Wbllington-btrkkt, teachek of PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. ISS GILLINGHAM, Teacher of Mnato. Brodink Cottage, Ponnonby Road i T>OARD OF EDUCATION. The Teaohers' Trainlngr Classes will He-open on SATURDAY next, 31st Instant, at 10 fun,, at the Wellealey-atreet SohooL Student* aw r« quested to attend prepared for a leeWn in Drawing. VINCKNT E. RICH. • • Secretary. POftSOJNBtf GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, franklin road. Conducted by Mbs. Shaylk George. The First Quarter of the year -will commence on MONDAY, January 26th. } T in the School Course are included Mnsic French, Latin, Freehand Drawing, Darixinfc, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil Teacher required. inHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL PARNELL. I Quarter Days :—Jarre ary 27th, April 12th, July Sth, and September 37th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMES aHAMS, 8.A., _ Head Master^ TITR HENRY BOWIE 1 TEACHER OF MUSIC, ' '■' ') Somerset Place, Howe-street. MR. BALLA NC E, Organist of Bt. Paui/8 Cathedral, Will give Lessons in Music and Singing, with Piano, Harmoninm, or Organ. Schools at tended ; also, pupils at their own residences. For terms apply Gloucester House, Grafton Rrad. THE undersigned begs to inform 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 bn taught aH sorts of Gymnaftics, use of Floret, Broadsword, Bayonet, etc., afti?r the moat modern and best principles, such as ' have been adopted by all professionals from tea High School for Gymnastics in Germany. , It is the object of this system to develop by methodical cultivation o£ the body all power and faculties of the same, to render it eteong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by the greatest pcrleotion of the physi oal condition. ■There will be at present three different Classes: ■ . • • 1. For Boys from 9 to U years, Mondays and Thursdays,, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: Free Exercises, a proper Walk and Carnage, Jumping and Running, Gymnastic Play's, Exercises on Horizontal and parallel ' Bars, Ropes, etc. To open, THURSDAY.'Sth February; Towns 153 per Quarter. • ' ['■* r 2. For Young Men from 15to 19years,Tjies days and Fridays, 71 to 3 p.nv& There will be Taught, besides the atxm-mentioned: Trials . of Strength, 'trapeze and Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. ■ ~,.„,/' To' open, FRIDAY, 6th February. .nTems: 15s per Quarter. ij .-. ni /i 3. For Gentlemen. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10 p.m. In addition to above-mentioned: Howe Kxerclses, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Torms: £1 Is per Qaarter. Intending members are requested to leavo their names before 3rd February at Mr R. G. Schwartz's shop, Queen-street. G.ZURN. Auctions. THURSDAY, FEBRUAKY 5, ■ • ■ - OHAUPO YARDS. . : FOR SAE, at Ohaupo Yards, on Thurs day, February 5. 100 Well-bred two and three-year-old Steers, ' in fresh condition. 100 Head Mixed Cattle.'. AT ONE O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN B. TONKS.] [R. C. CABK. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. KETCH "PBAIiL7 >~KETCH "PEARL." B. TONKS & CO., HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Tues day, February 3rd, at 12 o'clock. The Ketch "PEARL," built of Hardwood, Coppered anu Copper - fastened, and Staunch in every respect, of 49 tons register or thereabouts, as she now lies alongside the Queen-street Wharf. Inventory and other particulars, on applica tion to the Auctioneers. . __ , .—. __ j THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12. ; AT NOON. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, PONSONBY ROAD AND NEWTON. r. a¥thur i ; i;J HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at his Ks'ato. Land, and House Sale ltooni, Arthur's Mart, Queen street, on Thursday, 12th February, at 12 o'clock noon. PONSONBY ROAD.—Two First-class Allotments, noing Allotments Nos. 6 and 7. of Subdivision of Allotment 29, Section 8, having a frontage to Ponaonby Road of 102 i feet and to a i road, pleaeantly and conveniently situated near to the residences of Messrs Devore and Daore. ft . > -. , , . - ; ■ ■ - AISO, • • ■ i ■ • \: ■ X : 4 Good Allotment* immediately behind the above, havlDg a frontage to the said .road, tna whole commanding a good view. NEWTON—MONTAGU X STKHET-FAllot menta, Being Nos. 88, 67, and 93, situate direotly opposite to JDafce-Bireet. Ooutinued en FourtaFaee*