Orakei Parliament.

YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

The Parliament held annually at Orakei was to have been formally opened yester day. At about 3 o'clock Paul and some leading chiefs conferred respecting the opening or postponement of the proceed ings. There was no interpreter present. Mr Rogan kindly performed that duty. Paul said : It is already after 2 o'clock, but the interpreter has not arrived. Let it remain until to-morrow. Te Hemara; Let it be 12 o'clock that every person may he present. Paul: Mr De Thierry was to have at tended as interpreter. I will send a boat especially lor him to-morrow morning. The meeting then broke up.

TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

CHIEFS PRESENT.

The following influential chiefs have al ready arrived, but many others are ex pected of the Ngatiwhatua, Paul Tauhere, Te Hemara, Retimana^of Hikuragi; Otene, Kikokiko, Kene Tangaroa, Ereatard, Tautari Hiri Ernene Paerimu, Wataranke, Paora Kawharu, Hakuene Katu, Paraoue Ngaweke, Patoromu Arama Karaka Hautuhi, Mihake Makoare, Eramuha Paika, of the Ngah Paoa; Puhata Takurua, Wiremu Heoata, Tukuate Rauroha, of the Ngapuhi; Kerei Te Mongonui, Hirini Taiwhango, Renata Kawatupu, Rev Wiremu Pomare, Hau Haus ; represented by Retimana, and Wiremu Tawate. THE PROGRAMME. The business is to be carried on in Par liamentary style. The following copy of the printed programme shows the order of subjects, and the course of the deliberations. These are the Works for the Parlia ment of Orakhi for the Year ISBO. 1. The Treaty of Waitangi, which was confirmed at Kohimarama, that it should always be kept in view by all the tribes, lest the customs (tikanga) of the elders be lost (or forgotten).

2. The Assembly which was agreed to by the elders at the Treaty of Waitangi to arrange the laws of New Zealand every year. 3. The Act of the Government j n dis missing the Maori officials who administered the law. 4. The want_ of affection ,-f the Govern ment to the chiefs.

5. The work of the Government in ceasing to exhibit their love anij affection, also in stopping the supply bf food, travelling passes, and medicine, 6. '1 he sorrow of the Maori tribes at these works of the Gpverument because it tends to estrange the tribes from the Euro peans in various parts of the country, and renders it impossible to unite the two races under gJch a system.

7. The withholding of trial from the pri soners of i'arauaki.

- 8. The wrong of the act of the Govern ment in sending forth the Commissioners and the soldiers to work together.

9. The appointment of Sir William Fox and Sir Dillon Bell as Commissioners, see ing that it \.as by them the evil (war) originated (grew) at Taranaki. 10. To render honor to Hone MohiTawhai for.his chieftaiuly straightforwardness to wards the tribes of the island (i.e., in refus ing to serve on the Koyal Commission). 11. That the Native Land Court should be closed until the time arrives when a perspicuous law shall have been arranged to save the lands of the Maori from the taxatiou of the Road Boards.

12. The votes of the Maoris for members of Parliament to be reserved for Maori members, and that there should be six Maori members (instead of four), and that Maoris ahould have a right to vote for Euro pean members in matters affecting lands. 13. That the Maoris should be zealous that the establishment of Maori schools should progress, that all the Maori children should be sent to be taueht the English language. 14. That the Gospel should be maintained whether Missionary or Roman Catholic, that tiuth, love, and law may bo adhered to.

By the Committee of the Parliament.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

2 o'clock,

Parliament has opened in the hall at Orakei. Paul Tauhere presided. Mr R. DeTliicrry, the well-known interpreter, at the express wish of Paul and other chiefs, was retained as interpreter. The attend ance is good. A large number of European ladies aud gentlemen are here. Paul opened the proceedings. He said : Come all of you tribes and chiefs to this parliament, because you have been invited by me to this house to mention your thoughts this day for the works of this new year, and to cousidcr our treaties of last year. Last year was the beginning or raising of it—the raising of the bones ; and mow ..the bones are to be held ,up that ithcy "may be looked upon by the two islands, and also by the tribes, that we may bring up the Treaty of Waitangi. This parliament is not to put down or tread upon the groat parliament at Wellington^ It is to enable us to look into the views of this present Government. It is not that we are going to put down or condemu the present Government, but let your ideas be clear about this Government, possibly the Government will turn round and look again at these .tribes (treat them kindly again); but we should continue to look up to the Treaty of Waitangi, and not let any part of it be lost. 'I he beginning of it is the third clause ot the treaty made by the British resident, Mr Busby, which has been brought to Unlit- P*"l read the clause. We, the principle chiefs that are now assembley at Wait-iugi, from year to year have meetings every year to pass laws dud proposals, to enable ns to arrive at a just judgment and that peace may be made aud continue aud let the evils cease to enable us to barter fairly with land or goods, and advise Southern natives to cease the troubles of fighting, and to remember tlio saving of onr lurid). Having finished his quotation, Paul continued his .speech Secondly, the Governor Browne said at the meeting at Kohimarama you must continue to hold meeiings. Governor Browns words were those of the Queen. The insfrujetion given to previous governments have abided the same to keep faithfully to the laws laid down at the Treaty of Waitangi. Let nothing be lost. Now, my friends, you Aviß clearly see now the meaning and fivay for us to act. Our Parliament will not be condemned by our Furopean friends. Our Parliament is to. make laws for the Maori side. We do not mean the Parliament to which Maoris go and stand like dummies, for we see they have not done us any good. Another thing is that you say a few words for your child I awhiao. Do nat let it be said that you are keeping distant from Tawhiao (let us all be of one mind). The tribes are the island. Let you assemble in this Parliament to seek out some means for the good of Tawhiao, and if they go astray from our words let them go their -way. Also let you consider and speak a few words about Te Whiti, although it be said he is a madman or lunatic ; let some of you consider some means for the good of Te Whiti, that some good may result through the Treaty of Waitangi, and bene lit be done him if he be in en or.

After Paul had concluded his opening speech, he read the priuted programme of the business of his Parliament, and distri buted copies to the chiefs present. He said : Do not let this Parliament go into any bad talk, because this is not tha first of it—it will last a long time. Let us speak and listen carefully, for in dipping into the treaty of Waitangi there may be something good for us, but it may be harm. This is .the second of our Parliament?. The Queen's -oood words may yet remafn among us (meaning that past acts and promises of kindness might be continued to natives.) To-morrow will he the day for talking. Business will commence at 10 o'clock.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

March 19, 1880. _,„„ IBank ol New Zealand—Sellers, £1910s Colonial J3ank-Buyera.il g Now .Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 51s. South British Insurance-Buyers, 41s ed itTniou Insurance—Buyers, 143 9d Colonial Insurance—6_, 6a 6d; Sellers, 63 6d Auckland Timber Co.—tellers, £6 5s _N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Co .—Buyers, 90s Alburnia -755; buyers. 74s -Moanatairi-Sellers, 57s 6d New Whau—los, 355, 37s 6d; hnyera, 31s sellers, 37s Gd New North Devon—Sellers, 14s Caledonian—Buyers, iss; Belies, 50a Thimes—buyers, 225, sellers, 27s Od Bendigo United—Sellers, 3s. Kuranui Hill—Sellers, 9.61 -Queen of B> auty—Sellers, 10s Corby—ls fid, Is 91; buyers, Is 64; Joseph Newman. Chairman.

MAUKU RACES.

The following are the weights and entries for the Open Handicap and Hurdle Races:— OPEN HANDICAP. St. lb. Lusk's Ravenshoe .„ ... 10 0 McGee's Bundarra ... ... 9 4 Walker's Ladybird 8 0 Tooman's Nell 7 12 Hart's Beeswing 7 10 .Fullerton's Lord of the Isles 7 7 OPEN HURDLK EACE. St. lb. Kusherford's Sportsman ... 11 12 Moore's Cossack 11 4 Lusk's Kavenshoe ... ... 11 0 Bart's Kangaroo 10 4 jKavanagh's Highflyer ... 10 0

Rev. S. Edger, 8.A., on "Charles Dickens."

(Concluded.)

In estimating the value and force of Dic kens' explicit references to religion and our Scriptures, it would be but fair to compare him with the other many authors of the present day, who can scarcely refer to the Bible without some disparaging remarks, or even to the Christian religion without some implication of its mythical character andits value having passed away. In refreshing contrast with this, I have not fouud a single sentence iv which Dickens refers to our Scriptures otherwise than with a devout mind and a most reverent pen ; nor any in stance in which he refers to the Christian religion without a manifestly sincere affec tion for its teachings, which is not lessened by his abhorence of hypocrisy. Out of many scores of passages scattered through his works take these three, very diverse, but all full of religious feeling :— '•' Dick, the world is before you and it is most probable that as you enter it so it will receive you; trust in nothing but in Pro vidence and your own efforts. Never separate the two like the heathen waggoner. If you had the abilities of all the great men, past and present, you could do nothing really well without sincerely meaning it and setting about it." " Though it may be, Jo, that there is a history so interesting and affecting even to minds as near the brutes as thine, recording deeds dove ou this earth for common men, that if the Chadbands removing their own persons from the light would but shew it thee in simple reverence, would but leave it unimproved, would-but regard it as being eloquent enough without their modest aid, it might hold thee awake, and thou migkt'st learn from it yet."

" I have withdrawn by myself many times to-day to weep. 1 have remembered who wept for a parting between the living aud the dead. I have bethought me of all that gracious and compassionate history." Dickens's references to prayer, which is the life and soul of religion, are very numerous ; and every one of them indicates a most tender sensitiveness to its beauty aud worth as the consolation of a troubled heart, the strength and joy of life under all its conditions. It is but one of many illus trations of this when he makes the old man (grandfather) say to little Nell, "Sleep soundly and angels guard thy bed I Do not forget thy prayers, my sweet." "No indeed," answered the child fervently, "thoy make me feel so happy." Very touching is the sweet and simple tenderness of the last moments of poor Jo., whose ex piring breath fades away in the broken prayer of a very untaught but good and true heart: "Jo, cau you say what I say?" "I'll say anythink as you say, sir, for 1 know it's good." "Our Father." "Our Father—yes that's wery good, sir." " Which art in heaven," " Art in heaven —is the light a-comin' sir?" "It is close hand —Hallowed be thy name." "Hal lowed-he-thy—" " The light is come upon the dark benighted way—-dead I" It is such exquisitely beautiful, tho' momentary glimpses, into the religious depths of an ignorant, hut earnest, unsophisticated soul that do more to make a book truly religious than scores of pages of sombre, dull, religious talk. I was asked by a friend, did Dickens ever shew any appreciation of that repentance and sorrow for sin that aresuppi.scdto.be peculiarly characteristic of personal religion? Well, he has not written a book which does uot abound with evidences of the evil of transgression—the misery, not only in out ward circumstances, but in ihe soul of all evil principles and practices. But I can find even explicit utterances of that very peneteutial feeling, as wheu ho says in reference to his childhood : " I wish I had died, 1 wish I had died then, with that feeling in my heart, I should have been mere fit for heaven than I have ever been since." Or, again, where he lepreseuts the wretched old Doinbey at the closo of his despicable life, thus unburden his soul with Florence : " As she clung closer to him, in another burst of teais, he kissed her on her lips, and lifting up his eyes, said, ' Oh, my Cod, for give nic for I need it very much." Time forbids me giving you more, or I could show you (though I am sure it is not necessary) how, through all his works this religious thought and feeling breaks out as from a soul deeply realizing aud truthfully

meaning it. I have said enough to make manifest both the reality and the quality of Dickens' religion ; and not only that it is there in his books, but that it pervades them to a remarkable degree. How is it theu that it has been called in question ? The answer is obvious. It was of that decidedly unconventional character which is always misunderstood and maligned by those who are incapable of a religions thought that rises abive the habits of the sects of the day. But how could Dickens' religion be conventional, seeing that his whole life work lay in tho correction of cruel abuses, every one of which endures only because conventional societysustains or condones them ? A conventional re ligion would have been sharply antagonistic t_» his life work ; which we have seeu to be impossible to him who made his v/oric his religion, and his religion a part of himself. So does it need saying again aud again that every man, who intends by religion a holy warfare] against lies, and cruelties, and cheats, will have to be unconventional until society itself has learned to cast out from its bosom these wicked enormities.

It has been called sentimental vapouring, because it had no hard creed, no formal dry-bones without life. Because it had that grand characteristic of all fervent religions of great prnphets and martyred heroes : Large principles of high divine rectitude and goodness, breathed forth iv sentiments that might be passionate in the man's own deep soul of sorrow aud love, but tender towards all human beings around. Of course it has sentiment—aye, is full of sentiment, as all religion ever must be, as are the sweet and tender parables of Christ, as is even that rigidly severe analysis of duties and of life that we call the Sermon on the Mount. But senti ment is heavenly when trun, as it must be springing from those eternal principles of the Holy which we have seen ever present to Dickens' mind. That sentiment only dare we repudiate which has no such foundation, which instead therefore is un principled, and spriug3 from the heated imagination of groundless superstitions. He has been blamed for the Chadbands and Pecksniffs that he held up to scorn. But no man does higher service to religion than he who unmasks the shameless hypocrisies that in all known ages have disgraced religion by their pious falsehoods. It is no light question we are dealing with. It is immeasurably less a question of Dickens than one of all vital religion. The hour has struck in the world's history that calls all honest men up to this critical decision. Will you have a religion that can sing and smile and look complaceutly into the sky over the unhelped millions, with their ruined lives and broken spirits ? Or will you haye a religion that never draws back its helping hand, and never ceases its heart-pleadings while there is a desolate life unrcscued, a wounded soul uncomforted? We kuo>y Dickens' answer and our own. The religion that allows men who can lio to assume ambassadorships of Christ, and speak piously of Heaven aud judgment—the icligiou that looks up with meek confes sions while it beats and lacerates and tor tures God's poor children here—the religion that has abundant gifts on the altar with abundant cheats in the market-of such religion Dickens had none ; nor would you or flike him better if he had.

But of the religion that means a con science void of offence towards God and man—ceasin. to do evil, learning to do well, that means doing justice and loving mercy—Unit m.cans visiting the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and being mindful of and kind to the little ones, with a cup of cold water for eyery thirsty soul— that means rejoicing with those who rejoice, and weeping with those who weep—that means, in short, the best and most heavenly conduct of life —of that religion Dickens' books are full to overflowing. It were well for us if the need of his kind of work wero over and passed. But alas, no, There are thing 3 done to-day needing as bitter tears and as sharp rebukes as the things he dealt with; there are thiugs dove to-day that parallel the worst atrocities of any dark age; there are things done to-day the true picture of which might make one'- hair stand on end aud eend a shudder through one's inmost soul. And why are they done ? Because our conven tional forms throw a shelter over them. Because our piety refuses to see them. Because our complacent prudery shuts them out from polite 'conversation, and our sel lidmess is only too glad of the excuse. Because, in short, there lacks tbe hand to lift the veil aud show us the rottenness of our social heart. Oh for a score of Charles Dickeuses to do it. . Because when it is done true religion turns her pale face to the earth and weeps in silent humiliation and sorrow. Because until it is done we shall come at least one step nearer to the long-hoped-for day when all iniquities shall call to the rocks and hills to hide them, because society will no longer shelter them, when every cry of auguish in every land will cease under the benignant reign of equity aud love. And as the eternal records unfold the names of the true and brave men who have toiler? to bring ou this age, among them

will be seen in glittering characters that of Charles Dickens. The lecturer concluded amidst applause.

The Parihaka Meeting.

-f.—. THE AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS. ANOTHER SPEECH BY TE WHITI. Parihaka, March, 18th, 8 p.m. After food had been taken Te Whiti spoke as follows : — "The floods that God sent upon the land, commencing in the early days of Cain aud Abel, have continued unto this day, but are now subdued, and have stemmed the flood, and from this day floods will be decreased and will not come again after, and have diminished them. That is one thing I have to say. No sign shall be trodden down of what 1 say. The place that I have measured outshail remain sacred for my talk aud for my people. That is the subject of talk this clay. Weapons shall not be held over the heads ofj any in this place. I have assembled you all here, and this place shall never be destroyed by anyone. There is not a saviour after this day, either black or white. It is still this place as a place of safety. for you all. Everyone this day should stretch forth your Pand aud lay hold of a place of safety. Tho waters have dried up to-day to the wish that yon all have. I shall not give way if you stretch forth your hand and take silver. You will not obtaiu a place iv the land. I kuow you have done this, for I have caught you at it. You must not fear the weapons of the Europeans will be upheld, for it is a lie. You must fly under the wings of the Govern ment for protection, but these wings are lying wings, and will never pro tect you. 1 warn you all of this of any of you wish to let loose floods from his heart so as to obtaiu power. He can't haye it in my day. No flood shall come to destroy man. It is not according to law, nor according to custom, that evil shall come upon the land, but it will not be known by parties oi this month whether thiugs be right or not. lam not talking of things that are far away, or of things that are coming, but of war brought before my face. If it were bidden, there might., be some doubt in your owu conscience of this. It is a cause of rejoicing for me that you have come into this fold of safety. Let no one havo auy doubt ot the words I have said about the floods. They ere old, but the truth of them will be shown this genera tions. Many generations have conic and gone siuce the floods came, and many have wanted to see this day. put were not per mitted ; therefore you have cause to rejoice. Let those who say they are not blind see these things. Also thoso who by drinking spirits obscure this intellect. I am talking about the bayonet that has twinkled this day in my face. I do not mean the guns that aro hanging upon houses, but guns that are out so that I do not speak for naught. When I say there is war I talk of the flash of guns before my eyes and bayonet that is pointed at my breast. Who can deny. Maori aud Pakelia can you tell me that lam wrong. What I have said is not a lie. If any great Euro peans here to-day, says that he can bring a llood in the land. I say to him bring the flood. I say same to any Maori, and wish to tell tribes assembled thoy will not bo lost if you have taken silver ; then indeed you may be lost. What good have you got when you stretchedforthyourhaudforsilver? Did it not all turn into spirituous liquors aud make you drunk ? Yuu (turning to the Europeans) will not succeed in your work. If you had tendered your wisdow with kindness and leniency, then you might succeed and a different stato of affairs would have resulted ; then perhaps you might have obtained land by oll'eridg silver, but I am not sure thay think because I am a small aud poor man 1 can be treated with contempt; but they are wrong, they have brought swords into the laud to kill men with, and they havo brought their legions to take the land that is left, but there is none to take up a weapon iv defence. This day it I allowed the llood in the creek to overflow the banks then the Kuropeaus and the Natives would have their wish. Although some of you in tho darkness of your hearts, seeing your laud taken from you, might wish to take up aims, and kill the aggressors, 1 say unto you it must not be so. If the tall man of arms, in the tall hat, standing here, (Colonel McDouncl) were again iv command to light he would be worthless. All tho Europeans do not think that because you have plenty of guns and men that you will succeed, you may be numerous as the sons of the Israel aud then not succeed. Ido not want war, but the pakeha wants war. The flashes of their guns have singed your eye-lashes, aud they ?ay we do uot want war. The Governor will not come and talk, because he has nothing to say. He goes to secret places to talk, but I talk in the open so that every ono may hear, and referring to me what they say 1 am, a fanatic, a fool, and a mad man ; but 1 am neither. The land is yours, but what I have seen lately (meaning occupation of the plains by the Constabulary) is enough to turn the brains within my head into tho brains of a fanatic. Still we must not cause more trouble to come on to the laud by any actiou of ours. lam uot drunk, but the anguish of my heart is turning my head. There are only two thiugs I have to say, lirst that the floods have subsided, and secondly, that no oue shall step outsido of that which I have measured. Let the good and older men, of whom think of these two words tho Government have taken the prisoners aud put them in a secret place. But still they are not hidden ; they are before me now. These words do not come from Te Whiti, who eats potatoes, but have been handed down by superior meu to me, that is all.

Tohu immediately followed To Whiti, and said there aro two things to be given this generation the subsiding of Hoods aud the measurement of land ; the flood that has here broken oil this day ; the floods here subsided. Formerly the ground was measured for me, aud we lived upon it. It was not given for two people to stand on measurements, settled by formergeneratious, and 110 man shall take it from us. The thing would have been settled to-day, but here the Government brought guns and bayonets on the laud, and they say they have come to preach peace. That is non sense, I tell you I am going to stretch out the measure makiug it a little more. If any great native should get up aud say " the land belongs to me," he is wrong, the land belougs to me and my friend (Te Whiti), the pakehas waut to fight you for your laud, but as the land belongs to you there is no occasion to light the thing. It will not be settled this day. I mean all the laud, aud all the plantation, aud I will not then go this day, every oue is dark and and disgusted, this day is a day of sadness for our heart, and for utter wretchedness aud disgusts. This dsy it has been shown to us that guns have been flashed in our eyes and bayonets presented at our breasts. I have constantly said that to-morrow was the day for xising the gun, and the Europeans know that you are to be killed who brought us thus, and we can't find out who is the cause of it. It would have been a cause for laughter and rejoicing if anyone of your young men had taken up the stick to defend his land, but no one did so. This day is a day of dark ness. You must not thiuk the Europeans are only making the road straight. INothing of the kind. It is done to provoke war. 1 say two roads are now being made that will never meet each other, In the struggle for dominion, always going on, it was arranged the evil should be judged, but vow the Government twisted aud turned about from one side to the other, until at last it was to he decided The different Governments have from time to time put this thing off, and Pox the other day even declared he had nothing to do with the surveys. You may judge what trust can be put iv anything they say. There is no need to change anything that has been said to-day. They have brought their guvs aud bayonets and are mak ing roads with their shovels, and all that means war. You may think became I alone am addressing you, I may be erring ; but let any one of the opposite side stand up, and I will soon prove that 1 am right. It was ordained on this genera tion that only two should speak and lead you. What will happen after this day will be nothing. You have only to wait for the sword that is uplifted to fall for your death. Wait patiently for it. The korero here broke up for several hours, and feeding recommenced.

EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the Edeu County Council was held to-day, of which no notice was advertised, to consider the question of distributing the subsidies for the year, to elect a Hecretarv, and appoint a Clerk. The meeting had been advertised for 8 o'clock, at which hour the following were present: — Councillors Masefield (chairman), Field, Souter, Dignan, Jenkins, Tonks, Ireland, Jir. Ireland objected to Cr. Suiter with stating that he had proofs that Cr. Suiter had made an assignment, and therefore rendered himself liable to a penalty of £50 for every day he sat. Cr. Field objected to this discussion irrelevant to the business as it was ruled out of order at a previous meeting.

j The Chairman ruled that the respon" I sihility of sitting rested with Mr Suiter. Mr Suiter said he would undertake that ; responsibility in order to save his con stituents from bring misrepresented. SECRETARY'S Salary.—The Chairman announced that £50 had been granted by the Government, for the Secretary's salary. The money was therefore voted. Mr Jenkins diew attention to the fact that meetings had been held of which no report had been given to the press. Discussion then ensued as to the amount of salary to be paid to the Secretary, Ou the motion of W. Jenkins seconded by Cr. Tonks the salary was fixed at £25. Division of SußSiDiE.—Cr. Field moved, that the subsidies be divided in proportion to the rates. Cr. Suiter seconded. Cr. Ireland moved as an amendment that Ponsonby, Karangahape, nnd Newton re ceive 10s. in the £ collected in rates, an d 30s. in the £ pound to other Road Boards. The Council divided :— 3l?or —Councillors Tonks, Ireland, TJdy, ■j enkins. Against — Messrs Field. Suiter, Diguan, and Masetield. The Chairman gave his casting vote for the amendment. Mr Jenkins then moved that it be 15s to Ponsonby, Grafton, aud Karangahape, and 25s to the other boards. Mr Udy seconded. The votes were as before. The amend ment was again lost, and the original reso lution carried.

Presbyterian Church, Nga ruawahia.

The annual conceit in connection with the above Church was held in the the School house on Wednesday evening last, Mr Hamilton Sewell iv the chair, and for attendance aud musical proficiency was an unprecedented success. Several ladies from the neighbourhood took part in the concert, and Mesdames Dickenson, Gard, Turner, aud Rookes gave success to tbe entertainment by the brilliant way iv which thoy rendered their different pieces. Mrs Culpan, of Hamilton, and Mis Davidson, of Auckland, sang with their accustomed sweetness, and the songs, "Let Me Dream Again" aud " Waiting," by the former, and "To-morrow" and ""When Sparrows Build," by the latter, were much appre ciated by the large audience. The songs, " My Grandfather's Clock," and " Timothy Bags," were sung with great gusto by Mr Popple, the latter eliciting roars of laughter from young and old. Mr and Mrs Brooks, of Cambridge, gave a very pretty duet on the flute and harmonium, and Mr Brooks gave several songs. A solo on tho fine new church harmonium was played by Mr A. J. Evans, of Cam bridge, who also sang two excellent songs. Wc must not forget to mention Mr Turner, who convulsed the audience with laughter by his amusing songs " The Elderly Beau" and " Pretty Jemima." Two glees, "The war song of the Druids" and " Lightly Tread," were beautifully rendered by a number of ladies and gentlemen. Al together the concert was a great suci ess.— (Correspondent.)

Presbyterian General Assembly.

[yesterday concluded.]

The report of the Scholarships (Committee was brought up, and on the motion of Rev. Sherill', it was referred to the Students Evangelist's Committee.—The Sustentation Fund Committee's report was then read by Mr. Patterson convener. He regretted the apparent indifference ot congregations in this matter, and said that unless the scheme was taken up cordially, it must fail. The report was adopted with regret, and the Assembly expressed regret that so few ministers, ollicers, and elders of congrega tions had been induced to niako an effort on behalf of the fond during the past year ; The Assembly inculcated on ministers, officebearers, and elders the duty of being loyal to this important undertaking of the Church, and accord to it their liberal support.—'lhe Key. D. Bruce moved, " That at the rising of the Assembly, out of the money in the hands of the tieasurer, a sum to the extent of £100 be distributed equally by the committee, amongst the ministers of congregations, reporting by vouchers as complying with tho scheme in raising £200, though unable to raise more." This was seconded by Key. D. Sidey and agreed to. The sum of £10 was voted to the Minister of Waikato West.

The Assembly then adjourned.

TO-DAY'S SITTINGS.

Tho Assembly met in St. Andrew's Church this afternoon; the Rev. It. F, Macnicol (moderator) presiding. llev. R. Sommerville moved that the salary of the senior clerk bo increased to £20.

The motion was seconded by Mr. J. La.nl>, and agreed to. Rev. R. Sommerville withdrew certain statements which had given ollence to the Hawke's Bay Presbytery.

The explanation was accepted by Revs, Sidcv and Eraser.

Manse Committee's Report.—No re port was received from this committee. It was agreed, on tie motion of Mr Patterson, that the committee be discharged.

Maori Mission's Committee.—An ex haustive report was received from tho con vener of this committee. The report stated that the labours of the missionary iv the Turakina, Parawhcnua, Awahori, and other districts had been rewarded with con siderable success. The location of mission aries at Cambridge and the Wanganui up river district was recommended. The re po.t concluded by expressing surprise that so little had been done by the churches towards this object, and expressing the opinion that the Otago and Southland Presbyterian Churches would afsist if pro per representations were made on the sub ject. On the motion of Mr Patterson the report was adopted, with thanks to the convener, who was authorised to make more definite arrangements with the present missionary, and to write to the Otago Synod requesting co-opcratiou in the scheme. (Left sitting.)

Sporting.

HAWKE'S BAY J. C. RACES.!

NAPIER, Thursday. Provincial Produce Stakes, of 60sovs, with a sweepstakes of Ssovs for starters added. One mile. Farmer's Paramea, Bst 101b 1 Murray's Spendthrift, Bst 41b 2 Douglas's Kawenata, Bst 31b 3 Won, after a dead heat, by twenty lengths. Tradesmen's llanpicap, of l2ssovs; sweepstakes of ssovs for acceptors added. One mile and a-half. Keith's Soukar, 9st 1 Walters's Libeller, Bst 2 Page's Merlin, 6st 31b 3 It was won, yfter a capital race, by half a length. Hawke's Bay Plate, of 60sovs. Weight for age. Two miles. Ray's Romeo, 9st lib 1 Hapuku's Pahu, 9st lib 2 Libeller weighed out, but did uot go to to the post in time to start. Selling Race, of 30sovs. Weight for i ge. Oue mile aud a quarter. Page's Merlin 1 Murray's Pourere 2 No others started. The winner was sold for £64. Consolation Race, of 30sovs. One mile. Libeller 1 Saunterer 2 Never Miss 3

THE GREYMOUTH RACES.

Geeymouth, Thursday The Greymonth races to-day were well attended, and the fields were good.

Goldfields Hanuicap, 70sovs.—Satel lite, 1 ; Robin llood, 2; Warrigal. 3. Na tive and Elßu King also started.

Hack Race, 15sovs.—Rata, 1; Redan, 2. Eddy, Queen Bee, Royalty, and Beauti ful Star also started.

Gkey Valley Stakes Handicap, 30 govs.—Blazing Star, 1 ; Whalebone, 2 ; Rose, 3 ; Warrigal and Native also started.

Handicap Hurdle Race, 25sovs.— Robin Hood, 1 ; Whalebone, 2. Satellite belted.

Forced Handicap, 20?ovs.—Blazing Star, 1; Robin Hood, 2. Satellite and Rose also started.

Consolation Stakes.—This race was won by Falcon.

OAMARU RACEL.

Maiden Plate.—May Morn, 1 ; New lands 2. Only two started. Steeplechase.—Little John, Thilo and Shillelagh ran. The first two baulked at the second jump and never got over. Shillelagh won how he liked.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The ordinary meeting of the Board of Education was held this afternoon. Pie sent: His Worship the Mayor, Dr Campbell, and Messrs May, Prime, Luke, and Darga ville. Mr Moat in the chair.

MINUTES.—-The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted. Annual Report.—This report, which was read at the last meeting, was laid upon the table.

Girls' High School—The report of this school was brought up, and the Easter holidays, the same as at the public schools, granted. Wellesley-street New School. —A statement was received from the builder of the additional school in Wellesley-street, showing that the extras would amount to £229, whereas it was previously stated that the Board would be only liable to the extent of £150. —This, and several other estimates of a similar character, were referred to the Executive Committee.

Mount Albert.—A letter was received from Messrs Taylor, Garland, Greenwood, Stone, and six other residents of the Mount Albeit District, offering a more eligible site by the main road for the erec tion of the new public school, which would be more preferable than the site at Morn iugside.—The secretary said five tenders had been received, but were uot opened,— His Worship thought it would be best to leave the matter in the hands of Mr O'Sulli van, and the committee to report upon at the next meeting.—This was agreed and the tenders to remain unopened until the next meeting.

Teachers' Houses.—A number of appli cations for the erection of teachers' houses and small giants were held over until the Board shall be iv a position to deal with them.

Waitakerei. — A communication was received from Waitakerei districts, offering to five £20 towards clearing and fencing an eligible site for anew district school, with a half promise that the settlers would make a further contribution.—Mr O'Sullivan said the building would cost £200.—The offer was accepted.

Whau Institute.—An application was read from Mr Bollard, suggesting the pro priety of holding a public school in the hall, which would be quite in accordance with the trust deed, which provides that the hall be used for educational aud literary pur poses ; hence the holding of the public school would be legitimate. The suggestion tha^ the Board should pay a nominal rent was favourably entertained.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Horticulture has received such slight public encouragement in Auckland of late years that the recent establishment of a Society for its special behoof, followed at no great lapse of time by a representative Show, will be hailed with pleasure as mark ing a revival of interest in the engaging art. The important purposes which a Society of this kind subserves must be sufficiently obvious as to need but "light explication at our hands. The holding of annual dis plays of the best products of the garden aud hot-house engenders a healthy spirit of emulation in the breasts of people interested in the culture of ilowers, vegetables, and fruits, and thus stimulates them to attain the highest pos sible degree of excellence iv their several departments which at the same time the public mind is interested in tho periodical competitions. The show which opened this afternoon, after a necessarily hurried inspection, ap pears, to us, to be of a highly satisfactory character. The exhibits in almost every class are numerous and of more than aver ago quality, while in sone they are remark ably line.

In consequence of the very lato hour at which tho judges finished their deliberations wo are obliged to reserve our comments until to-morrow besides holding over also the names of prize winners iv section four (culinciy vegetables). 'Ihe other awards are : — section I.—plants in pots. No. 1, stovo or greenhouse plauts. — Ist and 2nd prizes, 30.. and 20s; A. Gillespie, 3rd prize, 15s. Fine Foliage plauts iv sets of 6.—A. Gillespie, Ist prize, 20s; J. Mason, 2nd prize, 15s. Caladiuius. in sets of 6.—James Mason, Ist prize, 20s. Colons.—James Mason, Ist prize, 20s ; A. Gillespie, 2nd do., 15s; G. Warburton (gardener fori'. Buddie), 3rd prize, 10s. Begonias, in sots of G, foliage kinds.—A. ' Gillespie, Ist prizo, 20s ; James Masou, 2nd prize, 15s. Euchias, in seU of 4.—No Ist or 2nd prizes awarded. W. J. Palmer, 3rd prize, 10s ; James Mason, 4th prizo, ss. Ferns. —S. Morrin, Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd do., James Mason, 15s. New Zealand Trees and Shrubs.—James Mason, Ist prize. Plant of Thunliergia alata, shewn by G. Warburton, com mended. SECTION" 2. —CUT FLOWERS. Set of 18 Dahlias. —E. Bright (gardener to Mrs Clark) Ist prize, 255. Set of 12 Dahlias—G. Warburton (gardener) to T. Buddie) Ist prize, 20s ; E. Bright 2nd prize, 15s ; Kessell (gardener to J. 0. Filth) 3rd prize, 10s. Roses in sets of 12. —W. J. Palmer, Ist prize, 15s ; Jas Mason, 2nd prize, 10s. Anteirhinuins, in Rets of 9. —No Ist prize. Kessell (gardener to J. C. Firth 2nd prize, ss. Phloxes, perennial, in sets of 9 —Kessell (gardener to J. C. Firth) Ist prize, 7s. Verbenas, in sets of 12.—W. J. Palmer, lnt prize, 10s. Pansies, in sets of 12. —W. J. Palmes, Ist prize, 7s. Design in Cut Flowers.—T. Bulleii, Ist prize, 30s ; Miss C. C. Speight, 2ud prize, 20s ; Miss Violet, Speight, 3rd prize, 15s ; E. S. Cock, 4th prize, 7s. Hand Bouquet.—Miss C. C. Speight, Ist prize, ss; G. Warburton (gardener to T. Buddie), 2nd prize, 3s ; Mrs Driukwater, 3rd prize, 2s.

Hand Bouquet composed of Native Flowers.—Miss C. C. Speight, Ist prize, o._.

Bridal Bouquet.—G. Warburton (gar dener to T, Buddie), Ist prize, 5s ; Miss C, C. Speight, 2nd prize, 3s.

African Marigolds, extra prize.—Kcssell (gardener to J. C. Firth); also extra prize for zinnias.

i\u early camellia shown by W. F. Buck land was highly commended.

section 3.—fruits,

Black grapes (grown under glass), two bunches.—E. Hesketh, Ist aud 2nd prizes, 20s and 15s ; Jas. Mason, 3rd prize, 10s ; D. Mclndoe, 4th prize, ss.

White grapes (grown under glass), two bunches.—E. Hesketh, Ist, 2nd, aud 3rd prizes, 20s, 15s. and 10s; Jas. Mason, 4th prize, ss. Grapes Grown in Open Air (2 bunches).— Jas, Mason, Ist prize, 10s; R. Hobbs, 2nd prize, 5s ; E. Meatyard, 3rd and 4th prizes, 5s and 3s.

Best Singlo Bunch of Grapes (grown under glass).—E. Hesketh, extra prize. Figs, 3 varieties, 12 fruits each. —W. J. Palmer, Ist prize, 10s. Best Nine Peaches.—R. Hobbs, Ist and 2nd prizes, 6s and 4s j H. E. Sharpe, 3rd prize, 3s. Plums.— R, Hohbs, Ist prize, Cs ;H. J. Hawkins, 2nd prize, 4s. Dessert Apples.—R. Hobbs, Istprize, Gs ; H. E. Sharp, 2nd, 4s ; W. F. Buckland, 3rd, 3s.

Culinary Apples.—W. J. Palmer, Ist prize, 6s ; H. E. Sharp, 2nd, 4s ; Mrs J. Y. Stevenson, 3rd, 3s. Dessert Peas.—R. Hobbs, Ist prize, 6s ; H. E. Shprp, 2ud, 4s ; R. Hobbs, 3rd, 3s.

Culinary Pears, —E. Heywood, Ist prize, 6s.

Scarlet Flesh Melon.—S. Morrin, Ist, 6s; G. Bailey, 2nd, 4s ; Jas, Mason, 3d, 3s. Green Flesh Melon. —W. J. Palmer, Ist prize, 6s; E. Heywood, 2ud, 4s. Watermelons.—W. J. Palmer, Ist prize, 6s; R, Hobbs, 2nd do., 4s; J. H. Garner, 3rd do., 3<.

Lemons.—John Jones, Ist prize, 7s. Oranges.—John Jones, Ist prize, 7s. Walnuts.—John Jones, Ist prize, 6s. Cape Gooseberries.—Kessell (gardener to J, C. Firth), Ist prize, 6s.

Collection of appies (not less than twelve varieties). -J. B. Bull, Ist prize, 30s ; John Jones, 2nd do., 20s; R. Scarborough, 3rd do., 15s; W. J. Palmer, 4th do., 7s.

Apples (collection of not less than 20 varieties).—ll. E. Sharp, Ist prize, £2 ;H. J. Hawkins, 2ud do., 30s; W. J. Palmer, 3rd de., 20s; 4th do., 10s.

Did you ever notice that if you go into au office where the man is on the street talking politics all the time he isn't in bed, gou will always see a framed chromo motto hanging up over the desk, " Time is money."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, FRIDAY. MARCH 10, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, intelligent Errand Boy.— Apply C. DeLeau, Shirt Manufaetu-er, Durham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply at onco to C. Canning.Confectioner.Queen street. WAN TED, a respectable middle-aged Woman as fieneral Servant.—Appy t J. Buchanan, Shortland-streot. ANTED, two Pick and Shovel Men. —Apply to A. Mackie, Royal Standard Coach Factory, Durham-street,



Wanted. \\T ANTED, a Good General Servant.— ______ _ Fi:zroy Hotel, Wakefield-street, WANTED, a Gni as Nurse and House maid —Apply No. 1, Fort-street, or to Mrs Hammond, licmuera. YXTANTf-'D, a good Cool: and Laundress VT foe the country.—Apply to Mrs Clvnsj, Regent-street, near Carlton Gore Road, between the hours of 10 and 12. WANTED, Fungus, in any quantity.— 11. B Morton, Customhonse-Btreet. WANTED, Plain Sewing, or would go out by the day, with machine.—Apply this office for address. ANTED, two Coach Body-makers.— Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elliott-street. _ WANTED, a Middle-aged Housekeeper; references required.—John M. Neill Baker, Newmarket. ANTED, good Pick and Shovel Men.—Apply at Henderson's Mill, Wai takerei, Contract. \*7ANTKD. 20 £°°d Pick and Shovel v » Men.—Apply at once at the Tunnel, Waitakerei Railway Contract. WAN TED, a respectable Message Boy. —Mr K. G. Schwarti-.e, Watchmaker. WANTED, a Girl fot housework.—For address, apply Star Office. 'ANTKD, Apprentices to the Dress making,— Mrs Cornwell, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Working Housekeeper.— Mr3 Cornwell's Agency, Hobson-atroet. 1 JIT ANTED, a Young Girl as Nursemaid V V and to assist in housework.—Mrs Corn well's Agency, Hobson-street. VSTANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, T v Upper Queen-street, smart Lad able to milk; nearto^n. VV T ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, A V Upper Queen-Btreer, Female Hotel cook. WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry Upper Queen-t treet. unincumbered farm couple; employer will call to nee them next Tuesday morning. \\J ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, II Upper Queen-st'O't, a female Servant for private family (Giaborne). wages 15s. WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen streot, an educated Lady holp. WANTED to Hire, a Bath Chair.— Address Box 170, Post-office. ANTED, to Sell, a good Double seated Buggy (vis 6. vis). — Apply at Crowther's stables. W IIL you Ladies view my advertise t " of new Kid Gloves on first page.—W. Eyre, Enneski len House. WANTED, a .Small Freehold Cottage, containing, say four rooms, about ono mile from Queen-street. If suitable, am prepared to pay cash.—Apply to W. Louder, Wharf, Auckland. ANTED, Visitors "Stokes Point," Northcoto Bay Houso. dolifjhtfully situated. Terms moderate. All particulars Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. \l7 ANTED, Pianos to tune, regulate, or T T repair, in town or country, perfectly tuned from sa. N. ll.—Pianos bought or ex changed.—Webb's Musio Saloon, Wclltsley streot. WANTED to sell, Ale and Porter Corks in any quantity.—Webb's Musio Saloon, Wellesley-street VYf ANTED, one iair French Burr Mill V V Stones. 3ft. Gin. to Aft. diameter.—Part ington Bros., Victoria Flour Mills, Symonds atreot. WANTED, a Six or t-'even-roomed Cottago within live minutes walk of Qucon-Btroet.-Ap])'y to M. Levy & Co. WANTitD to Kent, or Take Charge of, a Billiard-room, by an expeiienced markor; town orcountry.—Apply, by letter, to "Cuo,"Si-ar Olllco. WANTED to Sell cheap, a Row and Sail Boat 10i feet all complote, with chain and anchor; also, a good Dingy with oars and auchor to match —G. Tyler, Blacksmith, Freeman'-i Bay. ANTED, iv the Market to-morrow from 1 to 11 p.m., Working Men to profit by Dompstic Economy. Same prices as last week. Prime Hams and Dncons, also a few Pi line Canterbury Cheea j, 5d and Gd por ib —A. Bettany. \AT ANTED KNOWN, Cheap limber V t can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldln, Albert-street, closo to Dock. He having purchased between 300,000 and 4(10,000 feo t of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, ' will be prepared to give customers the benefit of hia purchase. V\7ANtFiTIvNOWN, the Auckland V V Timbor Company havo oo hand such lar,<o stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery VVek. thoy are compolled to sell. Now la the time to build. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks are fold. Job lots of second class. Face cuts, Slabs, &c. Firewood 2a Odper load. Sawdust and shavings fi\ o. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, Hcuso Blocks, Failings, Posts, Rails, and Firewood in thoir yard, Custonihouso-street West, opposito end of Hobson street. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for Whito Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED, the inhabitants of Great North Road and vicinity to know that C. W. Walk nn, from England, has opened a Storo in Russell street, and will endeavour to meet the tim-s by selling a really liri-t-class Tea at 2a per lb. good household at la 9d: an excel lent white sugar at 4jd aud 5d per lb; also, a really good sauce, equal to Worcester, at Od a bottle ; sa'mon, 101; jam, 7d per tin ; household soap, 5Jd por bar; best kerosene, 8d per quart; a.>d every other article at equally low prices at C. W. WiUkers's Store, Russell-street, Great North Road. \\T ANTED to Sell, really good Second t V hand Buggies; ainglo or double hooded or open aIBO, two Kirst-Olass Phaetons (new at Crowthor'a Victoria Stables. VfcT AJ» T E L KNOW N TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanckd ln Sums of £2 to £50 on personal socurity, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Olllco, 105 Qu'wn-Ht.. opposite Savings Bank. 1-\0 GROCERS?CAITTAUSTSrAND OTHKhS.—Wanted to Sell, a Bnlf Share in ono of tho uioat profitable Grocery Establish ments in Auckland. Good reatons given for selling. Principals only dealt with.—Address, " A.J.," Auckland Pout olllco. EVERY Person should see the Pretty Fountains in action at tho Horticultural Exhibition now open. EAOII-STONKS wanted, in large or small quantltio.. Good prioe given at Tho Nurseries', Parnell. A THOROUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything whoro steam-power is used, such as deep-lift pumping machinery, Uriok Machinery, Brew eries, Sec Sec. Would have no objection to drive a Portable Ungino and Thrashing Ma chine, and Keep same in repair. Highest horn and Colonial roforoncos given.—Apply Sta Ofllco. /CLERKSHIP (Managing or Depart- A/ mental) requirod by an experienced Man. Thoroughly proiiciennt in Book-keoping, fair business correspondent, capable, Industrious, of good habits.—Address, " A.Z.," Stab Office. For Sale. IJIOR SALE, a Pet Goat giying milk ; JJ she is very pretty and tnmo. Prico, 15s.— Address " A.8.C.," Star Office. fTIOR SALE, a Thorough-bred Blue Skye } Terrier Dog.—Apply to Robertson Bros., Upper Symonds-street. FOR SALE (low price) on easy terms, tho few remaining most elegable Business and "Villa! sites, Mount Edon Road, near the Reservoir. FOR SALK, Bight-roomed House in the City, This i 3 a bargain. Terms oasy. Also, Allot ments Ponsonby.—ll. Partington, Houso and Land Agont, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR Immediate Sale, the Carriage, Ponies, and Harness belonging to Judge Gillies, who is leaving for Europo, A bettor pair cannot bo got,—Apply to W. Crowther, Victoria Stablo. IJIOR SALE, Cow Feed and Pig Feed. SS Barley Dust, in quantities to suit pur chasers, 5. per cwt,—George Sibbin. PRETTY Residence at Ponsonby for Salo, large allotmont, plenty of water, seven rooms and outhouses.—F. G. Ewiogton, 81, Queen street. DIJNGIES for Sale cheap.-J. W. Carr and Son. GOOD BAKERY BUSINESS in the City. A raro chauce for a person with £100.—Apply to R. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer, Quceu-stroet. A? 1 i\ t0 £1000 LENT, on Building Society %/ L\f principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages aiid Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— goven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. mHE BEST IN TOWN. 240 SACKS POTATOES, From Waikato. EXTRA PRIME QUALITY. Unequalled for the Tablo. In Lots to Suit Purchasers. ADAM LAYBOURN, FORT-STREET. NEWCASTLE COAL. TO ARRIVE Phr ' Lapwing ' (now due) : 100 tons Smiths' Coal 20 tons House do. Per 'Clara Hargrkaves 300 tons Houbs Coal 200 tons Smiths' do. 10 tons Coke 2,000 Spokes (Iron Bark) 50 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & G. W INST ONE.



Education. DOAED OF EDUCATION. ALTERATION OF~EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Easter Holidays for Schools in and near Auckland aßd at the Thames aro FRIDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, March 26th, 29th, 30th. a-d 31st Instant Schools will re-open on TH L KSD AY, Ist April. By order of the Board. YINCaNT E. RIOE, Secretary. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July 6th, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. "j|/|" R HENRY KOWE, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset P__ac__, Howe-street. DANCING TAUGHT.—Carlton Academy, Hobson-street, Friday evenings 7.30; terms, £1 Is quarterly in advance, or 7s 6d monthly.—Apply at the Night School from 7 to 9. - C. W. Andrew. FRENCH MUSIC, WELLESLEY STREET WEST. MR. F. O. CAILLIAU, (Member of tho Conservatoire National de Musique, Paris), Has for sale and monthly circulation a choice selection of MUSIC of the best Composers. Arrangements have been made with the Parisian publishers for a regular supply of NEW MUSIC by every incoming mail steamer. The first numher of "The New Zealand Muse," a Musical Journal, will be published. MONSIEUR EDOUARO FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR CF MUSIC, Begs to intimate that, in accordance with the expressed wishes of a few Ladies of Auckland, ho is about to commence the practice of his pro fession here, and Is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonials as to his ability and success as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, and. feels confident that parents and guardians who may place pupils under bis tuition will bo thoroughly satis fied with their progress. For terms, &c., apply at Upper Symondys strcet, four doors above Mr Broadgate, Chemist. N.B.—SOH OOLS ATTENDED TO. Merchandise. G. W O wE N MERCHANTS, FOHT-STEBET, Have for Sale, to arrive hy ' Ada C. Owen,' from Lyttelton : 60 Tons WOOD'S SUPERIOR FLOUR, in Small Bags 10 Tons BRAN and SHARPS 150 Backs WHEAT. Also, ex Late Arrivals : ICOO Sacks OATS 20 Tons BRiN and SHARPS 150 Sacks OATMKAL, In Small Bag 3 300 Boxes CANDLES 180 Bags RICK 20 Cases WHITE SAGO. Ex 'Stracathro': 20 Cases CORNFLOUR 15 Cases COLMAN'S MUSTARD 20 Ca»es and Casks CURRANTS 20 Cases KKILTAtR'S MARMALADE CREAM OF TARTAR, JUJUBES CANDIKD PEEL, PICKLES MILLER'S BAKING POWDER COCOA. Ex ' Loch Urr' and ' British Empire': 16 Bales PINK, BLUE, and GREY PAPER BAGS 70 Kegs NAIL 9 25 Cases MEDICINES, &c, &c. 20 Cases ANGLO-SWISS MILK. Ex 'Ben Nevis,' 'Inglewood,' &c, : S VRDINKS, LOBSTERS, VINEGAR MILK, PICKLES, OILS, CAPER 3 PEARL B IRLEY, SPLIT PEAS, &0. PAINTS, TREACLE PRESERVED GINGER CONFECTIONERY, &c, &C ALSO, TEAS, in Chests, Half-Chests, and Boxes SUGARS, in Great Variety. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE FOR SALE. Ex 'Biuriin Empire': Sauces Picklos Fanoy Iscnit s Red Herring Ling Fish Japan Blacking Cornflour Starch Mustard Black Lead Coooa Chocolate B.Sper. Candles Currants Eleme Raisins B. W. Soap Split Peas Sultanas Glycerine do. Thumb Blue I'apioca Cnloory j?olagga Juice Soda Crystals Sardines Shell Almonds Bottle Salt Salad Oil Figs Macaroni Currie Powder Crushed Sugar Vermicelli Carb. Soda Lollies,all kinds Marmalade Gel. Lozenges Also, Union Scales ILawn Mowers ICrockeiy Horse Rakes I Dun. Oornsaoks l&c, &0., &o. HULL BROTHERS, GENERAL IMPORT, EXPORT, & WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. N.B.—Sole Agents for J. Craig and Son's Glasgow Whiskey. BONDED BTORE IN ALBERT-STEEET. i —? To .Let;. TO LET, Two-roomed Cottage.—J. C. Hart, Karangahape Road. TO LET-or~For Sale, all that beautiful Family Residence now in the occupation of Mrs George, and -ituated in tho Franklyn Road, and known as the Hesidence lately occu pied by Mr A. Black. Thero are Ten Rooms fitted up with Hath-room and every con venience ; also, a good Orchard.—Apply to Mr A. Black, Vinoent-strcet, or to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO be LET at North Shore, a pleasantly situated New House of six rooms and kitchen.—Duder Bros., Devonport wharf. Lost and Found. -| f\S. REWARD.-Lost or Stolen, a JLV^ black and tan Terrier Slut—lf re turned to the Bank of Australasia will receive the above reward; if detained after this notice will be prosecuted. """■"' i •* '" i a -»—■ Board ana .Residence. T>RIVATE BOARD & RESIDENCE. MRS EDWARDS, having taken that beautifully-situated, newly built house top of St. George's Bay Road- Parnell, wishes a few Gentlemen as Boarders. Every comfort of a home attended to. Terms strictly moderato. SUPERIOR Board and Residence with respectable family; few minutes' walk from junction of Grey and Queen streets. A vacancy for one or two Gentlemen. Bath room. Piano, &c. Terms moderate; references ex changed.—For address, apply fcTAR Office. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per weeS (slnttle room) __25s A MEDICAL MAN (B.A.M.D.M.C. H.A.) anxious to settle in New Zealand, is desirous of hearing of an opening, where he will be secured by appointment, or otherwise, a settled Income. Testimonials and references ol the highest order.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mow bray, Land Agents, Queen-street, Auckland. VVf ANTE D K~N OW X a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; goat workmanship and moderate js-c&s are th' distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." J. FOBD. Tailor. 166, Queen-street.



Publio Notices. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAILWAY. GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER HOLIDAYS. CHEAP FARES. Single Tickets issued from and to all Stations from March 25 to vlarch 31, will bo available for return up to March 31, inclusive. On GOOD FRIDAY Trains will run as on Sundays. On EASTEft MONDAY and TUESDAY the late Train will run from and to Onehunga as on Saturday Nights. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. A UCKLAN D RAILWAYS. NEWMARKET BRANCH. On EASTER MONDAY, March 29, the Line from Newmarket to Waikomiti will be opened for traffic. Time table in future notice. EABTER MONDAY. HENDERSON'S MILL RACES. A Special Train will leave Auckland at 10.30. and Newmarket at 10.40, arlving at Waikomiti Station at 11.30; returning from Waikomiti at 6 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "VT O T I C E. Mr F. E. PHIPPS begs to Inform the Public that he will run an omnibus, commencing TO MORROW, starting from Arch Hill at 8.30 a.m. through Newton, Hobson and Albert street-., Wharf and National Bank. The correct Timo Table will be published shortly. THE Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned has been Dissolved from and after the 28th day of February last by mutual consent. All Debts owing to the firm must be paid to Mr Jos. Edmonds, or whom he may appoint, and all Debts owing by the firm will be paid by tho same Joseph Edmonds. EDMONDS & BOOTH. Witness: THOS. M. MACHATTIE. MR F. BOOTH begs to give notice that he will continue the Coal and Firewood Business, situate in Ponsonby Road, on his own account, and requests a continuance of further favours. jfKi XpjO R WAITARA JHH* ' ROWENA' Will leave Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY, March 22, at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to A. MCGREGOR, Alanager. TflOR LEVUKA (FIJI). Hj3ffSfe|^W The favourite clipper brlzantine iaTTTii 'MEG MLRKILIES,' 150 tons, J. Mao cay, Master, will be despatched on or about THURSDAY, March 25. This vessel is well-known for her rapid pas sages. Her passenger accommodation is unsur passed, and no expense is spared to ensure the comfort of passengers. As nearly all her accommodation Is secured for this trip, intending passengers or shippers wil please arrange at once. B. TONKS Se CO., Agents. PITT- STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH. GRAND CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, 21th Instant. AUCK LAND IIORTICULTUKAL SOCIETY. THE AUTUMN EXHIBITION OP Greenhouse Plants, Florists' Flowers, Fruits, Vegetablks, Sec, Will be held in the Drill-Shed, Wellesley-street East, on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, March 19 and 20. Schedules of Prizes, and all information, can be obtained on application to the Secretary, at the Museum Buildings, Princes-street. (Iv Sec tion 2 of the Schedule all the sets must be distinct varieties). Exhibitors are requested to Sive notioe to the Secretary on the THURS iAY prior to the Show of the amount ot table space they aro likely to require. Exhibits will be recoived on the morning of tho Show, from 6.30 to 9 o'clock. Admission—One Shilling. T. F. CHKESEMAN. Secretary. HM.S. PINAFORE." — Another • Shipment (full scores) just landed.— Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-Btreet. " ttT. PETER."—Copies may now be had lO at the Auckland Musio Warehouse. HM.S. PINAFORE VOCAL SCORE H.M.S. Pinafore Piano Arrangoment H.M.S. Pinafore Waltzes H.M.S. Pinafore Quadrilles H.M.S. Pinafore Lancers H.M.S. Pinafore Galop H.M.S. Pinafore Polka H.M.S. Pinafore Fantasia—Dorn To be obtained only at the AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION, 1880.—Contributions wiU at any period be thankfully received, and duly acknowledged.—S. Rout, Treasurer. W. C. D*™ 158 ' THEIGREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, IS nobody's agent ! mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister Se Rossman Princess of Wales Wertheim Home Companion, tho New Wheeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s New Grover Se 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 honse by the best Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. Theße are some of the advantages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET (~\ U R nREAI QA L E OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMM!KNO|E|3 THIS EVEN.ING. All tho New Shipments recently received will be sold at sale tj.rices. al, __: -Trices. J. COSGRAVE & CO. ■vr c w -m/r agazinesi NEW MAGAZINES 1 NEW MAGAZINES! NEW MAGAZINES I NEW MAGAZINES 1 The Undersigned has now ON SALE, " Leisure Hour," for 1879 " Sunday at Home," for 1879 " Infants' Magazine." for 1879 " Children's Friend." for 1879 " The Prize." for 1879 "Little Wide-Awake," for 1879 " The Sunday Magazine," for 1879 " Good Words," for 1879 " Family Herald," for 1879 " London Society," for 1878 " Day of Rest." for 1879 "Golden Childhood," for 1879 " Chatterbox," for 1879 "Once A Week," for 1879 Etc. Etc. Etc. A few of LETT'S POOKET and ROUGH DIARIES on Hand, and Offered at Reduced Rates. edwaed wayte, importer of BOOKS AND STATIO»jfiRY 100, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. G. O TO BATE IT to Roth's Pnblio Hot, Cold, and Showei Baths, Victoria - Btreet East. Charge, ONB • SHILLING. Open all week dayß from 7 a.m. tc - 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till l( 1 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soap, feo Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every , day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling. Please note tho address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart' Auokland : JJ~ P h i l i ~ 3 SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKKJB, c Karangahape Road, Newton (Opposite the Medical Hall), ' In commencing business at the above Addret a A, Philip respectfully requests a trial, feelini assured that his experience in the Trade i c Auckland and other Provincial Districts wi enable him to give satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work hade and ri .airsd at Loyy Rafjes, and with Despatch,



Tenders. •«s_£&3*l_?S£^ (Architect's Branch), TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Post and Telegraph Offloe at Darga ville General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may bo seen at tho Public Works Ofllco (Architect's Branch), Wellington, and at tho Public Works Oilice, Auckland. Tonders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender lor Post and Telegraph Oflloo, Dargaville," will be received at the abovo olllee up to noon of THURSDAY, the 25th day of March, 1880. Telegraphic Tenders will bo roceived.provlded the original tender ar.d deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the timo abovo speclfled.l Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. | P. F. M. BURROWS, Architect. PROVINCIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AUCKLAND. Tenders are called for the Daily Supply, for three months, ending Juno 30. ISBO, at tho abovo institution, of tho undermentioned articles, viz. :— 1. Butcher's Moat (Reef and Mutton), with out bone, best, at per lb 2. Fresh Butter, best, at per lb 3. Potatoes, best, at per lb 4. Tea (Congou), best, at per lb 5. Coffee (Ground), best, at per lb G. Sugar (Haw), best, at per lb 7.~Rico, best, at t er lb 8. Barley, best, at per lb 3. Arrowroot, best, at per lb 10. Cornflour, best, at por lb 11. !-'alt (Table), bos., a. per lb 12. Pepper (Black), best, at per lb 13. Nutmeg, besr, at per lb 11. IMustard, best, at par lb 15. Soap (Yellow), bo t, at per lb 16. Washing Soda, best, at per lb 17. Miiod Vegetables, best, at per lb 18. Sano, best, at per lb 19. Oatmeal, best, at por lb 20. Treacle, best, at per lb 21. Hogs' Lard, best, at per lb 22. Beeswax, best, at pur lb 23. Starch, best, at per lb 21. Floor, best, at per lb 25. Tallow, best-, nt per lb 2-1. Port Wine, best, at ver gallon 27. Porter (bottled), best, at per gallon 2S. Gin, best, at per quart 29. Brandy, best, at per gallon 30. Kerosene Oil, best, at per gallon 31. Quicklime, b .st, at per bushel 32. Straw, best, at per ton 33. FowK best, at per pair 31. Eggs, at per dozen 35. Canoles (Sperm), bast, at per lb. Butchers' Meat may bo tendered for separately. Tho lowe.t tender not necessarily accepted. Scaled proposals to bo sent to the Hospital on or before noon on tbe 27th day of March, ISBO. Contractors must give security. By order of the Under-Secretary, Wellington. TI O BUILDERS. Tenders will bs received by the undersigned until noon of MONDAY, March 22, for the Erec tion of a Family Hotel in Pitt-street. Plans. &c, at my ofilce, Quoen-strcet. P. HH.RAPATH. Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenae.s will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, tho 20th instant, for the Erection of a Two-storied Back Building in Hobson street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. "CIPSOM HIGH WAY DISTRICT. Wanted, Tenders for Footpath, Owen Boad, l.ntil SATURDAY, the 20th instant, at noon. Particulars to bo had of the undersigned, WM. DINNISON, Clerk. TENDERS required for building a Cottage at Parnell. Plans and specifica tion to bo seen at Mr It. Yates', Grocer, Manu kau Poad, where tenders nro to bo lodged not later than 4 p.m. on Saturday, 20th March. Gazette in Bankruptcy. l_3ma\Sm\ T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1676," and " The Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1878," and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment, dated the B'h day of December. 1879, and made between Gabrikl Lewis and Edward Lewis, both of Auckland, iv the Colony of New Zealaud, Merchants, trading together in co-partnership, at Auckland aforesaid, under the name or firm of "G. Se E. Lewis," of the first part, Herman Brown, Coffee and Spice Merchant, and Edward Lkwis. Merchant, both of Auckland aforesaid, of the second part, and all the Creditors of the said GAJ3RIEL Lkvvis and Edwird Lewis (parties hereto of tho lirst part), of the third part, and filed in this Honourable Court on tne 13th day of December, 1879. Notice is hereby given that, by an order of the Supreme Court, sitting in Bankruptcy, mado the 17th day of March instant, the said Deed of Assignment was declared completely executed. Dated at Auckland this 18th day of March, 1880. HUGHE'S & GEORGE, Solicitors for tha Trustees, Butchers. O THE INHABITANTS OF PON SONBY and Surrounding Districts.— William Cochran, lately in the employ of .Mr N. Wood, of Fonsonby, has opened those Pre mises recently occupied by Mr Westbeach as a Butcher's Shop, Tind hopes, by keeping a first-class article, to receive a share of Publio patronage, A trial will ensure satisfaction. Address: Corner of Pompallier-Btreet and Ponsonby. THE undersigned, having taken over the Business lately carried on by Mr J. Tucker, hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of the support so liberally awarded to his predecessor. JOHN BURGKSS, Shipping and Family Butcher, Near Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auckland. Families waited on for orders in town or suburbs Meeting's. TEMPERANCE I TEMPERANCE! TEMPERANCE! A Public Meeting will be held at the Temper ance Hall, Albert-street, commencing at 7.30. The Meeting will bo addressed by the following : Rev. John kylev, Otopopo, Ctago. Alexandra Hen ;ik, Otago. Rev. W. Shirkiffs, iUenheim. Members of the Assembly. •PPSOM HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers in the above District will be held in Gwynno's Epsom Hotel on THURSDAY, the Ist day of April, 1880, at 7 p.m., for tho purpose of electing a Trustee in the room of Mr William Gulbaith, deceased. THOMAS BATON. Chairman. Auctions. MONDAY, MARCH 22. In the Estate of R. Little, Bootmaker, Queen-street. A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions from Tho. Macffarlane, Esq., Trustee in the abovo Estate, to sell by auction on the Premises, Albert Buildings, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, The Stock-in-Trado of Boots and Shoes, &c, Sec, Sec Terms Cash. MONDAY, MARCH 22, TOBACCO, WINE, A_SD SPIRITS. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, 4 cases Tobacco, Barrett's Crown, in bond 2 packaaos Tobacco, Grape Leaf, Bs, in bond 20 cases Champagne, in bond 28 cases Sherry, iv bond 3 qr.-casks Sherry, in bond 10 cases Whisky, in bond 10 cases Geneva in bond 1 qr. cask Geneva, in bond 1 qr.-cask Colonial Wine, in bond To be Sold In Bond, without the Slightest Reserve. G. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, MARCH 23. GENERAL DRAPERY, WOOLLENS, CLOTHING. &C. A. G. GRANT HAS been instructed to sell by auction on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, A Parcel of General Drapery, Woollens, Clothing, &c. Without Reserve. J Terms Liberal. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24. ; i PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ' _________ 70 TRUNKS NATHAN JOSEPH'S , NEW AND SEASONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES. A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions from Messrs John Reid and Co. to Bell by auction, on is their premises, Queen-street, 8 70 TRUNKS, comprising a Splendid Atsorfc in meat of Women's, Maids', and Children's [U Boots and Shoes. Terms at Sale. B . s_l — — ■ [Continued on Fourth Page.J