THE WAIMATE PLAINS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER)

TE WHITI REPUDIATES PUBLISHED STATEMENTS. WAWEPvA.this day._ *" There is a good deal of dissatisfaction amongst the Maoris at the way in which Te Whiti and Tuhu's speeches at the late Parihaka meeting have been interpreted and published in the papers. Te Whiti complains that his meaning has been distorted, and that he has been made to say whit h.3 never dreamed.

Being interested in the matter I took the trouble to inquire why there should be dis satisfaction, knowing that reporters, as a rule, do not diUort. It was, however, ex plained to rae that the best interpreter in the colony could uot follow Te Wheti aud interpret hi* How of eloquence which gees on uninterruptedly without the slightest pause. The consequence is that Te Wheti is seldom faithfully reported. IE WHITI'S MEANING.

Within the past five days I heard fiom several natives that Te Whiti's meaning had been altogether altered, For instance, inre>;a'dto the road, Te S\ h!ti said that the roads from HaugatahfV.i orStouey River ■will not meet. The guns on the plains arc not to shoot any of you ; they are only there to sho;t llax sticks, nnd the trees, and as, in the Miori idea, (lux sticks are synonymous with nothing, Tc Whiti's meaning was that tliegmn were not mcaut for deadly purposes, an 1 he told them that they could conic and go as of old without the slightest Sow; and, 'although bayonets may glittc in your f:tces aa you come across the pi lins o.i y v vr iy, here still you need not fear, for no harm will come to you. All that I have told you will come to pas?, and there will be no blood spilt. All the affairs from Auckland to Wellington on the East Coast arc settled in Wellington, and the affairs (>f the West Coast from Auck land to Wellington arc settled in >Vclling lington a!so. All tho affairs f:om Paritmka to Wangiuui are to be settled here ot Parihaka. There are many other minor points, which it appears have i>ot b:cn cntoncd into English correctly, so that on the whole, very little importance should be attached to the pub lished translation of Te Whiti's speech. Honi Piham's people are not at all satisfied with the version which has ap peared in the papers. Although Honi himself did not attend and never does. He cent a large food contribution and always does.

I visited Titokownru's kainga to-day, and was invited to dinner in his own wharei He is a middle-aged looking man, but {■eems to be a martyr to asthma, as most the middle-aged Maoris are, and cer tainly not the man anyone would expect jo be able to go through a campaign.

Maori Parliament at Orakei.

(Per Star Cabbies Pigeon)

At yesterday's Maori Parliament, the 7tli, Btb, and 9th clauses of their printed pro gramme were voted on. The two first were carried, but the 9th was negatived. Yes terday was published the speeches made up to the time of going to press. On the sub ject of the Commission Sydney Taiwhanga was the first speaker, although according to the Ngapuhi agreement, if Ktnatn did not speak no JS'gapuhi should have taken further part. Sydney had, however, pre pared an elaborate speech, and he >vns ready to anathmati-e Sir William Fox and Sir Uillon Bell. This was, therefore, more than mortal man could expect for this Ngapuhi orator to keep silent under the circumstance. Armed with a big volume he stood up to speak, but at this stage the entire Parliament was kept in breathless suspense waiting for his ulterancc through a carrier pigeon, to which was being attached particulars of the business pre viously done. When the message was duly fixed the bird was liberated, and all cyea again turned toward Sydney, the impres sions coughs were given, which invariably foretell the resumption of business, and Sydney launched out. His groat effort was reading—first in Maoti and afterwards in English—an extract from the life of the Bey. Richard Davis, and the numerous Europeans present applauded his venom euce, and the extraordinary emphnsis put on certain wordc. Sydney's eloquence, of course, was directed to prove that Bell and Fox, the cause of former trouble, were the wrong men to send as Commissioners ; that the soldiers were sent before Commissioners; acd that at Waitara it was the same. Iho land was surveyed and then investigated ; when trouble came it was too late to take it to court.

Tatana said :—Greeting?, Greetings, Greetings, they were all lookiug to the doings of their father the Governor, why had he left them. This was a day of sorrow, Chiefs had been lowered, assessors had been taken from them. Their clothes had been taken. Their pensions had been taken. Government had taken their all. Ho said the Maoris must do the best they could for themselves for time to come.

Adorn Clarke spoke, he condemned the Com mission, and the way Government ignored the Chiefs whom they used to consult, now the Chiefs were thrown over without explanation, he supported Hirini Tai whanpa, Patoxuma supported Adam Clark, and Sydney Taiwhanga. Bell was rung and the 8 and 0 clauses unanimously passed.

Paul censured those who sat and did not speak to the proposals before the House. The next subject was praising Mohi Tawhia for what he had done, but Adam Clark disapproved of giving such praise. Paraone Ngaweke, Tekeene J'ongaroa, and Hemana Whiti supported Adam Clark as also did Te Hemara.

Paul thought he should be praised on being put to the vote, it was decided to throw out the clause, the meeting decided that all Mohi Tawhia M.11.X. had done, was to receive £200 and then come away. It was agreed to adjourn, commencing to day with clause 11.

TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

CARD PLAYING,

Paul has censured the action of those who come to attend Parliament but who spend their time playiug cards. A vote of Assembly was yesterday passed against card playing. SPEECHES ON LAND COURTS AND ROAD BOARDS. Paul Tcherae said :We will commence With the 11th clause of the programme. You will have seen it by this time, and will be able to explain the meaning of this clause. I will mention to you first, that you rosy comprehend it, two item 3 you cau go into to-day. The first is the Native Lands Court, aDd the second is the Koad Boards. It is for you to say what you think, as you say this is the cause of the evil brought on the Maories, because the whole of the tribes of New Zealand have been sufferers by the Land Court. The person who made all those laws was VY hi taker. He made them for Natives and Europeans, I have said sufficient. I leave it for you to ex plain your views. Maata (wite of Te Otene Kikokiko) : 1 don't agree with Road Boards and paying rates. I won't pay them. That is all I have to say. Wirihana : I am against the Native Land Court just for this : I do not wish the re mainder of our lauds tried by Court. Let all lands be properly investigated by natives. As for Koad Boards lam against them, and decline paying rates. That is all. Matitikuha (Te Wriob.au) : Salutations to you Paul, and you assembled in this house to explain all grievances which we have, and h&ve had to contend with in this Island. Greeting to you Chahman, and to you the interpieter and reporter of this Parliament! I will commence my speech at the 11th clause—what 1 can see of the ■work for the tribes'. 1 consider that doing away with the Native Lauds Court will be an evil, because the Government have paid sums of money on land without it going through the Court, and by doing away with the Court it will bring trouble on us. The Government have for the last few years been paying deposits on lands and they will claim all those lands —the lands that porhaps the chiefs of the North have sold to any European, tay 100 acres, Go vernmeut take live acres, As far as we can understand Government "should take land enough to pay survey and giants. At the last Maori Parliament it was said to do away with Court, but afterwards they attended those Conits. The; Government would turn on them if they did away with Courts, and give them more trouble. Therefore, I say, it was the father who been paying deposits on lands, and brought the troubles upon his children. I will now go to the Road Boards. I say it is the father who brought the trouble first through the Land Courts, and now through Road Boards. The Road Boards are a great evil to us. They cat our lands. The Road Boards to harm man's wages they take your hved, your horucs, ycv.r dop;3, aud also join windows, (".aii^s tuxes.) Wbylbring up about Road Boards is because it brings trouble on us natives ? If a native says to the Government I don't want the road through my place, the Government says, you are wrong. The reason of my coming here ia to see if we can do any

good for ourselves. The proper way is for the Government to negotiate with the natives, and get consent for making roads ! first, then all things would go right. I say \< that all the people of this Island should be !j against Road Boards, unless properly ar ranged. I Tc Keepa Mata : The cause of my com i plaint is the Native Land Court. The land we wish to retain ! That they I shall not be touched by the Court II Let the Parliament make good my words 1 think the Native Lands Court has been the cause of trouble witu the Natives. Its ■ not our Father the Govcmoi's doing, lie is not to blame ! It is principally the fault !of our own people the Native 3. I am against Road Boaids going over my ground. I'am not able to contend with Koad Board (cannot pay the rates). Let the Parliament decide ami make it law (not to pay rates). I have good cause for complaint. I have received many notico3 to pay road rates this la-st year, I decline paying rates. Paul Tuhaere : Have you got those notices. Present them to this Parliament.

Amid laughter, Te Kupa Mata said, he forgot to bring them, Wiremu Eowiti (Ngatuihatua), Saluta tions to you nil ! May you live long to see many of these Parliaments. I commence with the 11th clause which says : Let the court be done away with till a better law is made. lam agreeable to abolish the court. Let the Native Committee investigate claims to unsold land. It is uot that we wish to leave the Europeans. It's merely to have things more properly investigated, and let Natives and Europeans be one. Then if we sec by managing our own lauds it is lor our good it will remain so. I think that the Government are striving to alienate the children from the father ! Al though the Government leave us I say let all the Chiefs combine together and remain as one. I will now speak of the Road Boards. My idea is thai tli3 Hoad Board has two sides, one for Pakeha, one for. Maori. Euro peans think, and it is Rood for us Maoris— that is, that we shall have good roads and bridges. That is the cause of Europeans making demands for rates. It is not all natives who have land who have money all have iands ; the poor as well as the rich Maoris (or big chiefs). Perhaps those chiefs have money that they can pay the rates from year to year ; but the pnor natives though they may have a bit of land and have not the money to pay rates. Europeans may sa y—how did the poor come by land ! Did they buy it? No; it is the land left to them by tlwlr ancestors. If the poor are not able to pay rates, then the Government seize the lauds. This is the great evil which is to oome on all Maoris, 1 can see. A "reat many natives are aware that roads and bridges do good, aud they are able to pay rates. Poor Maoris cannot pay. Apihai Te Wharepouri (Ngatiwhatua) : I am against soad boards aud the Native Lauds Court Wiremu Eocie : I merely [support the last epaalcera. Kewara Te Ho : It is well for the Native Lands Couit to have no power over unsold land. I thhik th.it Court should remain itself. It is good for our children to get succession orders and subdursious. I am against the road boards. Euough ! Henana Whiti (Kaipara) : Salutations to you Chairman ot this House. .Also to you, Mr interpreter, and your friend the reporter. I wish to say that the lauds not yet passed through Court, not yet negotiated for, let them remain as they are. Lands com menced to be surveyed—let them be carried through the Court. lam against the road board as I know it will make groat trouble upon men. lam not able to pay. Horcwina said : I support lioete and the others. Er.imiha Pnikea (Wriohau) said : Let Native Land Courts be done away until a better substitute. I agree that the Native Land Courts should be done away with. That lauds which have been gazetted be nil withdrawn, aud when these lauds are pro perly investigated, then go before Court, it is good for all the tribes to come to this house with their grievances. Let all sup pyrt the 11th clause. Winiata lloete : I support the last speakers again-it Road Boards. Wateue Tautari said : I support Paikea— tha' lands gazetted should be withdrawn until next year! Let the lauds remain until we can get a new law. Watarauihi: I support I'aikca, because I ha\c waited for three jcars for my lands to be investigated by the Court, aud have been uuabic to get them passed. Now at this time, all assembled here are against the Court. My lauds will be closed. I now say let them remain until ive sec tome way of getting lands parsed. lam agiiust road boards, because 1 see they will do us harm, and bring trouble. UlikaTe Aroha : I support what Paikea has said about lands surveyed aud not investigated by Court. I [refer'to tlic block of land Watarauibi applied about. I wish it passed through Court. Unless we can get it passed through next Court let us withdraw it. I condemn road boards.

Te Hemara Tauhia : I have nothing to say against the 11th clause, as it was Government made the law. It was not the old Government, but the new, who did the wrong. It is not meant against us. It is the now Goucnnnent working against the former Government. Don't let us say : Oh, we will do this or that. They have done it themselves. Nor respect ing Iload Boards. It is the new Go vernment who bring this evil on us. They say, let it remain until a new law ; then we will consider how to act. They (Go vernment) made the laws— now they say let them remain over.

They made laws and now have separated us natives from themselves. Now, I agree with former speakers that unsurvcyed lands romain so for our children and their chil dren. I agree with what Paikea has said. Lands negotiated should bo investigated to avoid trouble. I .see that if the lands money has been paid on be not passed trouble will result.

To Kcciie Tangaroa (Ngathvhatua): Let the Native Lands Court cease until a, better thing is framed to save native lands. The collecting money for Road Boards is bad. Lands unsurvcyed should remain. Crown "■rants are not required for our reserved lands, because this lias caused trouble in times past. Native Land Courts wore to bring good for the Maoris. Now I say the first tiling when land is investigated by Court the first money is paid. Then comes the Crown grant; we have to pay again. After all this now the Government turn round and say this is wrong. Now Govern ment say, Separate the Maoris from us. For us to be separated altogether from the Europeans. The words of Hirini the first day were, If Government separate us let us separate this parliament from the Govern ment. I ajjreo with Hirini. As for Koad Boards, I did not know my rents from land would be taken by Road Boards. Ido not like it. I see this does great harm to the natives, so I say let us put Itoad Boards down. Natana (Meriohau) : I am of opinion the Land Court should be abolished until a better system is introduced. I support other speakers in reference to Road Boards and reserves. Xaraone Ngaweke said I agree with doing away with Native Land Courts, as I have no land left to investigate ! I think Road Boards will be a great curse to tis. We cannot pay rates. Have only bits of land to live on, and have trouble in buying food to live ! At a future time we may meet such demands. I have had three threatening notices from the Road Board, and I don't know how to pay them ? Rawiri Rihata—l get iup to speak with reference to Lands Courts and Road Boards. I think it well to let Land Courts cease. Government are not to blame. They made laws to enable us to pass lands to our benefit—other good laws were made for us. The blame rests with the natives who have caused us troubles. They are to blame. I have myself seen the natives without claim to land get others to come with them and. dispute the claims of rightful owners; the rightful owners have been left out, anil the land given to others. Natives say blame Govemmeut, but I say no—the natives are| to blame. I see by the programme it says let the Land Courts be done away with. My complaint this day is that I leased a block of land for 21 years, aud the European now says he has bought it." Leased land should be returned to the natives at the expiration of term.

Paora Kawharu supported tbe last speaker. Natives had been deceived by leasing land to Europeans, who afterwards claimed to have bought it. Parliament is adjourned till 2.30 o'clock.

Chowder got a good dinner at home a few days ago by telling his wife that he was going to bring a judge home with him to that meal. When he arrived alone and Mrs C» asked him where the judge was, he tri umhhantly pointed to himself, remarking : "I'm a good jndge of a dinner." He will be obliged to cook up a dinner in some other ' way hereafter. The Triumph of the Agk. — In moderaST tone and distinct ive excellence the Wilcox and Wbite Organs e"»ipse all other styles. They are rapablo of brillitu effects as well as of sustained harmony, and tto many varied and beautifu combinations aiojuate to performince of Clas sical. Legitimate Orxan Music—Sole Apron cy : Aucki 4nu ilusic Warehouse, 71 Queen 'J'ejtiujoniils r.re a prolificsonrca of Sceptic ism. The world lias teen bo often humbugged by unauthentic ccrtiflcatc.3 that it ii hard for it to attach credence to what it reads. The trne merit of any articlo is self-affirmative, and i's highest indorsement, its own felf-apserting virtues. The cures consummated by Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps tell thoir own stoiv. and plead then cwn cause,

TELEGRAPHIC.

(PEB UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION)

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This Day. THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW. The Auckland Artillery will visit tho Thames on Monday fur the Review with the Waikato Cavalry, who arrive here on Saturday and stay uatil Wednesday. They will parade for church on Sunday, and he" publicly lunched after the review, al the oflicers will dino together at the Bowen in the evening, and all the nou coinmiasisncd olliccrs at }he Naval Brigade hall at the some hoar. On Tuesday evening a citizens' ball will be given in their honor. A scliool-hou.se and teacher's residence is about to be built at Hikutaia. Several new shops have just been erected on tiie sites of the recent lire in Pollen street. It is believed all the haul about to be opened on deferred payments will be dis posed of.

RUSSELL, this day. A case will be tried next Tuesday, which will came some interest. Stephensoa v. Salmon, the American Consulor Agency being tlis bone ot contention. DUNEDIN, this day. DROWNING. Henry McLeod, aged 14, was drowned in the Leith yesterday whilst bathing. He had got out of his depth. The Aeongua left Plymouth on the 20th with 250 passengers'.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. LIBEL.

Mr Geo. Fenwick, managing director of the "Otago Daily Times and Witness Com pany," has b<!on committed for trial, for a sporting libel on Mr G. G. Stead. The following are nominations and acceptances for the Autumn Meeting :— Great Autumn Handicap, final pay ments,—Goodman's Titania and York, Redwood's Noisemau, Hay's Templetou and Fishhook, Lunn'a Mario Antoinette, Gutt's Mata, Mason and Vallance'.s Cam ballo or Volunteer, Luna, Eraser's Be trayer, Robinson's Foul Play, Grip, aud On Dit. Epsom Stakes Nominations.—lied ■wood's Norseman, Kay's Fishhook and Torrey Cutts Mata, Erasers Le Loop, Kobiuson's Foul Play and On Dit. Autumn Nursery Handicap Nominations: —Webb's Virginia Water, Kays The Governor, Caiubell's Sir Modrcd, Princess Hilarious, Sealbright's Romeo, Erasers Lure. Easter Handicap Nominations—Good mau'a Chaucellor and Tcra, Redwoods Norseman, Kays Tcmpleton, Fishook and Hornby, Cutts's Mata ; Mason's Cambello, Volunteer, and Rand wick; Butler's Luna; Eraser's LcLoup, and Betrayer; Robinson's Foul Play, Grip, and On Dit. FLYING STAKES.—Nominations : Kay's Fishook, and The Governor; Cutts's Mata ; Campbell's &ir Modrcd, Princess, and Hilarious ; Eraser's LcLoup, and Betrayer; Robinson's Foul Play, aud On Dit. (Selling Rack.—Blue Kibbou, Middle ton, Muriclle, Titania, Cork, Albany, Sludge Filly, Fishook, and Camballo. Champion Stakes, — Acceptances : Webb's Virginia ; Walters';* Hay, The Governor, Campbell, Sir Modred ; Sca bright's Komco; Eraser's JSure.

WELLINGTON, thn day

SHOCKS OF EARTHQUAKE.

Two Jsharp shocks of earthquake were felt here at 5 this morning.

11A1NS AND FLO JDS IX WEL LINGTON.

Heavy rains have fallen during the past week and caused considerable floods iv the neighbouring rivers. A portion of the em bankment w.is washed away, and several slips have occurred on the Welling ton - Feathers-ton .Railway. Commun ication will be interrupted for a week. Reports from country districts speak of heavy Hoods. There is no tek graph conimuiiicatiou north of Wellington tince Saturday, and only very badly south. IN DECENT ASSAULT. Henry Ueatte, on a charge of itidecent assault on Caroline Jarucs, aged 15. has been committed for trial. Only seven criminal cascn are set down for hearing at the next Criminal Sessions. An old man named Robert Harris died suddenly at Barrett's hotel on Sunday. At the inquest the jury returned n verdict of death from apoplexy. THE UNEMPLOYED. About 30 unemployed have been en gaged for road making on the Murimotu Plain?. Frederick Mclntosh, son of John Mc- Intosh, proprietor of the Railway Hotel, was drowned by a flood in Uutt river on Saturday. He was .standing on the bank when the earth gave way and precipitated him in. The b*dy is not yet recovered. The body of a man named Win. Brown ivr.s found in the harbour on Sunday. He was under the influence of drink, and it is supposed while attempting to get on board the barque Scottish Prince, of which he was carpenter, he fell into the water. Mil HUTCHISON AND HIS CONSTI TUENTS. Mr Hutchison, member for tho city, addressed his constituents on Monday. He received a unanimous vote of confidence. It is understood that Joh.i Woodward has retired from the ollice as public trustee on a pension, as he has accepted ihc manage ment of the Wellington Trust add Loan Company. Henry Boatiie was arrested last night on a charge of indecently assaulting Catoline James, aged 15. The tramway sold to day to Mr E. W. Mills, IroumoDger, for £19,250.

KUMAKA, this day,

A man named Mr Moon, while crossing the Teremaku, near the Gorge, was drowned yesterday. He wus accompanied by Martin Ryder, and was engaged in searching for cattle.

BLUFF, 3 p.m.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

The s.s. Rotorua has just arrived. She left Melbourne on the 19th instant. She will sail for Dunedin and North late this evening.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

CITY RATKS. A long list of City rate defaulters was in troduccd,the majority of which were settled out of Court. Mr P. A. Philips, the Town Clerk, ap peared on behalf of the Council. Norman McMillan, £15a, and 11. Dorring ton, jEl,were summoned for non-payment of general rates. Herbert H. Smith, £2, and Thomas Williams, £3, water rates. Mr IJarrop, City Collector, proved the in debtedness of defendants, and that they had been served with proper notices. Defen dants did not appear. Judgments for plain till' with costs. The case of Robert Davis was adjourned for a week. BREACH OE LICENSING ACT. Henry Phillips again appeared in answer to a charge of supplying alcoholic liquors to Mary Ann Dicksou, at the Foresters' Arms, on Sunday, March 14th. Mr Hesketh appeard in defence, and pleaded not guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the case. Mary Ann Dickson deposed that she lived near the Forester's Arms, and on Sunday the Mth she dined with Mrs Hard wick, she went for her usual dinner beer and was served by Mrs Phillips, it was only a pint amongst three, she did not drink any in the house, she was out door servant at the Forester's Arms. His Worship. How many times did you go for your dinner beer on that day ? Witness. I cannot tell your Worship (Laughter). Constable McClellan : Silence in Court. Mr Hesketh : Now, Mrs Dickson, you tell his Worship you do not know how many times you got your dinner. Did you go more than once ? Mrs Dickson : I meant only once ; made a slight mistake : meant I did not know the time. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he would leave the case in the hands of the Court, aud not call Sergeaut Martin. Mr Hesketh contended that as the witness worked for Mrs Phillips, and was allowed a piut of beer daily, there was no case of i supplying in the sense of the Act. The woman was not a stranger, but a person in the employ of Mr Phillips. His Worship considered that a publican s servant had no more right to be served with beer on a Sunday tliau the person had who lived next door. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he was not aware that the witness was a domestic servant before. His Worship eaid [he did not see that a publican's servant should have the advan tage of getting beer on a Sunday ; still, under the circumstances, he felt that the evidence was not sufficient for a conviction. The case was dismissed. This was all the business.

Taranaki Races.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day

The general entries and acceptances for the Tarauaki races were read last night,. It is expected an additional number of entries will come to hand to-day.

First day, March 31st:—Maiden Plate : Penelope, Robin Hood, Lottie, Forest King. Steeplechase: Mata, lOst 71bsj Bully, 9.st Gibs ; Harlequin, 9st; Penelope, 9st;' Stella, 9st; Robin Hood, Ost, Tara naki Cup : Laertes, isuina, Rocket, Reso lution, Redeemer, Eanshee. Jockey Club Handicap : Numa, £st 911j3 ; Laertes, Bst Gibs ; Resolution, Sst Slbs ; King Quail, 7st Gibs; Opawa, 7st; Confidant, 7st; Catch'cm, 6st 121bs; Maid of Honor, 6st lOlbs.

Second day, April Ist: —Hurdle Handi cap: Mata lOst 71bs; Ratcatcher, 9st6lbs; Harlequin, 9st 41bs ; Penelope, list 211 is ; Stella, 9st ; Robin Hood, 9st; Lottie, 9st. Autumn Handicap: Isaac Walton, Rat catcher, JS^wa, Marie Stuart, Balmoral, Sinking #»3l>, Ariel, Resolution, KiugQuail, Ottawa, Confidant, Pinfire, Vampire, Letta, Eudymion, Loch Lomond, Laertes, Numa, Lapland, WiklKosc. Selling Race:—Conli dnnt, Forest King1. Ladies' Purse : —Opawa Nnina, Hard Times, Cat diem, Rocket, Banshee, Penelope. Resolution.

SUPREME COURT.—In Banco.

THIS DAY,

(Before His llonDr Mr Justice Richmond.)

ADMISSION TO PKACTICI

Mr W. J. Hill made application under the Law Practitioner's Act for the admis sion of Mr C. Il'. Griffiths to practice as a solicitor aud barrister of the Supremo Court, —The necessary forms having been duly observed, Mr Griffiths took the customary oaths, and was enrolled aa a banister and solicitor.

Kb William Kirisy, a debtor,—Applica cation for discharge.—Mr Armstrong ;ip pe;ued in support of the application.—liis ilonor said that the trustee's report which was seemingly a very careful one, tended rather to shew tliiifc the debtor's misfortunes were partly due to himself. There was one matter besides which had been mentioned to him, and though ho had not boon jiidici uosally informed of it, still he considered it deserving of some remark. It was with reference to the conduct of the debtor at the first mooting of creditors. Mr Armstrong said that although ho was not present at the meeting spoken of, ho could sec that disrespectful conduct would weigh more with his Honour than a mere allegation in the trustee's report. The debtor expressed sorrow for the con duct referred to. The extent of lii.s misfor tunes, coupled with the ell'eets of some beer that he hud imbibed, had excited him to such a degree that ho was not master of himself, tie had ever been an honest man, and with the blessing of God ho would yet pay every shilling that he owed. His Honor was pleased to hear such a declaration. With regard to the matter under consideration, he was disposed to ac cept tho apology which had been offered. lie wished to say however to the public that misconduct such as that which Kirby had been guilty of, was capable of being treated as contempt of Court, and therefore punish able cither by line or imprisonment, lie would grant the order applied for. Ru Isaac Wilson, a debtor.—Applic ation for discharge.—Mr Tyler appeared for the debtor, whose discharge was granted Kb Stephen EinvAiiu (Jock, a debtor,— Application for discharge.—Mr Tyler ap peared in this ease also, and the order applied for was likewise granted. O'IIALLOEAN V. AIITII'ENB, DBMUUREU. —This was an action to recover£l2l 17s Id money paid by the plaintiff' to the defen dant. The declaration was in the ordiaary form. The defendant pleaded three pleas. First,a denial of the plaintiff's demand ; se cond, that if any money was paid it was in pursuance of a coutract afleetingnativelauda before they were vested in freehold tenure ; third, payment.—The demurrer was to the second plea.—Mr J. M. Alexander ap peared for the plaintiff ; Mr Theo. Cooper tor tho defendant.—Mr Alexander submitted that tho plea was bad, on the ground that money paid in pursuance of an illegal cou tract could be recovered back, and cited cases in support of his conl :ntion. He also submitted that the pica did not in express terms set up an. illegal contract.—Mr Cooper contended that the Native Lauds Act was passed for the protection of the natives, and that the plaintiff had paid his money with a full knowledge of the risk he ran, and could not recover it back. He also submitted that as tho cause of action shown by the declaration had been suspended by the plea it was neces sary for tile plaintiff to have replied, allow ing a resccssiou of contract, and that the contract was executory. He quoted authorities in support of his contention. As to the third point lie submitted that tho exception mentioned in tho Act was not such a one as the rules of Court contem plated, and that the plaintiff was bound to know (ho law,—Mr Alexander leplied.— His Honor, in giving judgment, said : The case has been well and succinctly argued on both fides, nud it involves points of very considerable) public interest. If Iliad felt it necessary to determine the general ques tion an to whether money paid upon a void contract with natives for the purchase of their land is recoverable or not, I fhould have taken time to consider it. JJut I think it is pretty clear that the case must be dis posed uf upun the other point of the demurrer, namely, that the second pica docs not, upon the face of it, show a coutract void under the S7th section of the Native Lauds Act of 1573, which section contains, as Mr Alexander has indicated, one expression referring to exceptions to the rule of money being paid—a largo class of exceptions apparently. I thiuk that in accordance with the rules it lies, as argued by tho plaintiff', upon the defendant to ihow that the cou tract was void and did not come witnin the exceptions referred to in the section under notice, and furthermore that the contract was then subsisting. Hav ing done that, I agree with Mr Cooper, who argued very well indeed, that the repudiation must be shown on re plication. I thiuk it lay upon tho de fendant to show on the face of the plea a prim a facie contract, void under the 87th section, but ho has not done so. The larger question 1 leave ior the present. J udgmeut upon tho demurrer must be tor the plaintiff unless the defendant asks leave to amend. —Mr Cooper said that he was just about to apply for leave to amend upon payment of the necessary costs.—The required leave was then given, the amended plea to be de livered within seven days.

The Court then rose.

The "Bay of Plenty Times " is informed that the attempt to raise tlies.s. Taupo will be made within the next few days. It seeius that whilst the diver was at work ho dis covered that one of the rudder chains was firmly fixed between the rocks. As these chains are of considerable strength this would cflectyially anchor the vessel! iv her present position, and possibly this may account for the failure of the previous attempts.

Speaking of the Moderation Pocicty, the Burlington " Hawkeyo " saya its guiding principal prohibits more than one driuk at a time.

It is a current bard who sings, " I sat alone with my conscience." Two to one he never had less fun in all his born days.

THn AUCKLAND E\Ei\ TIKG STAR, W&DKESDA*. MARCH 34, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, a Barmaid to go South.—M. Gallagher, Cosmopo'itan Hotel. ANTED, a fchiujjlor.—Apply to K. and It. Dudcr, North Slioro. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Drapery at T. MoMastor'a. Queen-street. WAN TEH, two steady Boys, accustomed to Oysters preferred.—Apply to V. Wil liams, Queon-atreel Wharf. WANTED, a nice, respectable Girl to assist with the children and housework a good girl would find a comfortablo home.— Apply to Mrs Porcival, Green La no Station. WANTED, a strong active Lad to cany; ont parcel*.—Apply at once to Holland and Fortzcr, 223, Quean-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mra N. G, Lennox, Kent Villa, Glen burno, Ponsonby. ANTED, a good Milch Goat, near to Kidding. —K. M. Hallett, Butcher, Maivukau Uoad, Parnoll. \TfAWTiCD, 20 good Pick and Shovel » T Men.—Apply at once at tho Tunnel, Waitakerei Railway Contract. WANTED, a steady young Man who understands horses and can milk a cow to make himself useful in garden.—W. Hunter, Kyber Pass. WANTED, a respectable Lad; one accustomed to tho Grocery preferred.— Apply Kobortson Bros., Grocers, Upper Sy monds-streot. WANTED, an iatellißanfc Errand Boy. —C. do L'Eaa, Shirt Manufacturer, Durham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to tho Dressmaking.—Mrs Jenkins, Pitt-street, nest Wcali-yan Church. \%~ ANTED, a respectable Girl, about 13 " years of age, to make herself useful; roferenc.3 required.- -S pply Mrs Clcal, li.aranga hapo Koad, m:ar tho Windmill. WANTED, a smart, active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearly, Hobson street. "ANTED, an Office Boy.—Apply to Braaßton and Forster, Albert-street.



Wanted. WANTED to Lease, with Purchasing Clause, a Five or fix-roomed Hou-c, with moderate arc i of ground, in the suburb', within two miles of Auckland. Good nupUy of water indispensible. Sit" commanding view of Klagstafl preforred.—Address, stating descrip tion und torms, C. O. Montroso, Kvkxixo Stab Offioe : tS/'ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, V V Upper Quo; n-Bt"-o t, a Cook and'Lauti clr..'S>i, and an experienced Nurso and Needle woman, both for the same giLtlemtin's family Oth.r servants kept. ■ \\f ANTED, a Second-hand WAGGON- Vy ETTE, or other Four-whooled Convey ar.co (to lock under), to carry four. Also, a qu!cf, steady HCMSE for same. "Writa, ttatinpt particulars and lowest cash price, to J.W.8., Kdcu Terrace Post-office _ V^T"ANTED, aScconil-hand Harmonium; ¥ T not to exceed £;!0 —Mr Kdgcr, Wyn yard-sircet. '^^7" AN TED, a Ten or Twelve-roomed V ? ifouso in the vicini yof Groy or Hobson streets.—Apply •' C.X.P.," Star Office. "OJAIsTED Known that T. McMaster V V lias opened a groat variety of Men's and Boys' Ciothingr, Jliits ; Shirt?, Ties, Collins, &c. 1,^7 ANTED, Visitors " Stokca Point," v'V Northcoto Bay Ilouao, delightfully nituiLcd. Terms moderate. All particulars | Wcbb'B Music Haloon, Welloslay-strcet. '&S7ANTKD, i'innos to tuuo, regulate, or M repair, in town or country, perfectly luned from oa. M.H.—Pianos bought or ex changed. — Webb'tJ Musio taloon, VVeH.sley strec'i._ ia/ANTlfi), the Public to Inspect 70 V f varletiefl of (he Prize Fruit f'-om the Horticultural Exhibition, at Mm MoMath's, No. 2 anri 3, City Market. Ya7 rAN 7i;ET3~~to sell, Ale and Porter Vv Corks in any quantity.—Webb's) Music Saloon, WciJcsley-strcc.t ISTANTED, to Kent or Take Charge of, V¥ a Billiard-room, br f.n experiencei marker; town or country.—Apply, by letter, to "Cuo,"BTAB Oilicc. ~\\J ANTED, one fair French Burr Mill V v Stom.s. 3£t. Bin. to Ift. diameter.—Part ington Bios., Victoria Flour Mills, Symomis- Btreec. ANTED tcT Sell, a Superior Dog cart, Ilorjo, and Huraoes.—l'rlaco of Wulcs Hotel, Hobson-strcot. ANTED to Let, the Jiuildiug in Parlianiont-BtroEjt lately occupied by the Grammar S-ehoo!; i uituhlo for a private preparatory school, &o—if, L. I'rimo, Estate Agent, '28, insuriir.ee Building?. WANTED, Fungus, m any quantity.— 11. B. Moiton, C'ustoinhouso-Btrcct. ANTKD to Sell, New Waggonettes, Butrgioi of various descriptions, New and Second-hand Bakers' Carts ; al^o. n Ke.cond- Imnd Spring ("art.—A. Mnckic, lioyal Standard Cirriago and Spring Factory. Dtirluni-street. WANTED, a Housekeeper for the country; references required.—Apply at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, ar, IC. Hcury'a RiKistry, Sliordanl-stroct VKTANTED, to Let,~two~Trnfiiruisl7etl V i Rooms iv Albert street.—For address apply tlil.i oillco. ANTED KNOWS—lJickle«rOnioir s »nd Cabbage, mv own mako, lOd per bottle; pure vinegar ua;d; Harden Honey, in the comb, 101 tor lb.; Quinces, :! I ver lb- or 5 lbs Is. Smoked Fiah daily.—Mrs. Motion, City Market. WANTED, Ladies to know that T. Mcllaater has just opened hia Now Dresses, Mjliircry, and Aianllos; also Skirts, Hosiery, Tiea, Gloves, Ribbon", and Urejs Trimmings. W A NTED Supplied, 150 to 200 Totura riioß.sofc x no*, less tlnn 15 inches fquaro. — Apply, Blati' ie time for delivery ami price per foot, to Wilson and McDonald, Contractor^ c,o. f'ost Olllca, Auckland. \T A NTED KNO\VN, Cheup 'i imber V T ran now bo Purchased at tlio Yards of I). GoliiiN Albert-street, close to Dock. Ho having purchased between 300,0'J0 anH ICO.OOU foot of Seasoned Timbor en advuntiigeous terms, will bo prepared to givo customori tho benellt ot his pureiiaso. \\T ANT ED KN OWN, —Ed ward Ca«lf V V Practical Tailor, iutantlp re noving ut an early date to !jj.j now premises, VVellesley- oiipoaita U.S. Hotel where ho hopcK to meet all his old i atrons and friends, and atsurcs them that all orders entrusted to him shall have his careful attention as hcreto'ore. N.B.—A list rate stook of Tweeds und Cloths alwujs on hiind. Goiitlcnivin's osvn mutcrial made up with care. \\l ANTED, the inhabitants of Great T V North Road aud vicinity to know that C. W. Wauckk, from ICngland, has opocod a Store in Huß=ell-streot, and wi 1 endeavour to meet the tlnil s by selling a really iirst-Class Tea at'Js per lb, good household af- Is '3d: an cxc>l lent white sugar at iid and Sd per lb ; also, a really good siiuco, crjiml to Worceste", at Cd a bo',Uc ; ea'nnn, 101; j»ni, 7d per tin ; household Bl'H|), Sldi'tTbur; best keiT-Kone, Bil per q>mrt; a..d every ollmr nrticle at equally low prices at C. VV^Wtilkcir.J^Toii l)eiihr'_from_H:ni;hind. ANTKD I^NOVVN, the Auckland Timber Company have oa hand lucli \ttVKO stocis of timber of every ctcEcriptfon, together with Doors, Mou'd'.ugß, and Turnery Work, they are compelled tn sell. Now is tho time to bui'd. Present prices can only oontinuo until tho heavy stocks aro Fold. Job lota of eoc.mil class. Face cuts, Sabs, &c. Firewood 2* Cdper lo'id. Sawdust and shavings fr,o. TSTAN'rED KNOWN, that E. Curr and V V ton hnvo to lwmd Buildinß 'lim'mr in Kuuri and White Pino, Shingles, Hcuso lilocka, P.tilinßH, I'o?t3, Hails, and Firewood in thuir yard, Cu.stomhoußC-ulreet West, opposite end of Hobson street. N.B.—Tlio hicreiisiut,' demand for White I'inp lus Induced them to arrange for a coiiKtnnt supply. Wf ANTED to Sell, really k«<"1 Second- VV htvnd Buggioa; binglc or rlouble hooded or open also, two Finit- Class i'hoctooti (new ot C.'owthcr's Victoria .^t »blefl. IV AJ3T BY' X JN O W X * ' :VO TRADESMEN, MKOHANICS, ANU OTHERS. Ho:.tv Advasokd In Bumh of &2 to ?.?■') on m-irnne-I fccurlty. ro-payiiblo by v.-fekly inota! m.'iits, at U H. XK'U.'MEGKN, Auckland Lo.in Oiileo, llij y.u«nn-nt.. ounOMiU'. bavuujH Han);. a liret-clafis Siac^ o' Cloths and Tweods; gotd workmanßhip and modoruto prices are tho distinguishing features of " Tho Pantheon." J. J^Ol'D, Tailor, IGO. (Jueen-stroet._ Aj'oung Person is desirous of obtaining a Situation as Wet Nurso; child 10 days old.—lnquire- nt S'i'AK Otlice. ANEW Alt KIVAL wants a Situation as C^ook in a gentleman's family where washing is given oi:t.—Mta Taylor, Matron, Immigrant Dei'ut, TO GIIOCERS, CAPITAtISIS, AND OTHBKS.—Wanted to Sell, a jHnlt Sharo in ono of tho most profitable Grocery Establish ments in Auck'nnd. Good reasons given for sellinsr. Principals only dealt with.—Address, " A. J.," Aucklaud Pout oflice. ATHUKOUGII practical .Engineer is deslrou3 of meeting with sn Engagement to take chargo of Sawmill Want, or anything whoro Btoam-powcr is used, such as doep-iifc pumping machinery, Wrick Machinery, Brow eriee, &c, &c. Would havo uo objection to drive a Portable Kngino and Thrashing Ma chine, and keep samo in repair. Highest homo and Colonial references givon.—Apply Stau Office For Esle. ]CT O X SALE, Handsomo and Commodious HOUSE (nearly now), on I .argo Allotment, in a most command ing position, with a view unsurpassed, over lookiiig city, harbour, &c. (near residenco of A. Uoardmnn, E»q , Ponaonby). Also, SEVKN-HOOMal) HOUSK and SHOP, situated on tlio 13oaoh Road, Dovonport. AlfO, TliN-ROOMKD UOUSK. &c, Larro Allotuioat (good position), Symocds-iitrcot. Also, nice BKVKN-ROOMKU HOUS'rt ami fino Allotment, planted and thoroughly drained, on Great North Hoad, near Brisbuno street (corner lot), having three frontogea; good posi tion ; very desirable. TANNEK & EVANS, KSTATK AGENTS, 71. QuKEy-3riißßT. Tfi Oil SALlMDevoupoit), Verandah it House, with largo beach frontage: capital situation ne»r Victoria Wharf. Albo. Building Allotmonts at 20a per foot.—Tanner and li.van?, Kstate j4gent». BTIOR SALE (low price) on easy terms, JL tho few remaining most clogabloßuslneßS and Villa! sites, Mount Edon Road, near tho Retorvoir. FOR SALE, Eight-roomed House In tho City. This is v bargain. Terms easy. Also, Allot ments Ponaonby.—ll. Pnrtington, House and Land AKont, Stichbury'a BuildlnK". "Rj^OH Immodiate Sale, tho Carriage, .S? Ponies, and Harness belonging to Judgo Gillies, who is leaving for Europii. A better pair cannot bo got,—Apply to VV. Crowthor, Victoria Stablo. ■ AHOUSIi aud Allotment for Sale.— jspply to Mrs Gordon, Durham-!>trcet. pKETTY Keaidenco at Ponsonby for B Salo, largo allotment, plenty of water, seven rooms and outliouaoo.—lT. G. Kwington, 81, Queen-street. VIRGIN HONEY (in corab).-H. Max- Held, 125, Queen-street. £ c fl /v to £1000 LENT, on Building Society S&JLvr principles, or on othor terms to suit borrowers. Mori gases and Loans negotiated. Soo List of Proporties for Salo on ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cont. allowod on inonoy, doposited for inyostmont. rMK CASH, balance by weokly payraonte of *■*'*' 8s each, with Interest at 8 per cent, Cottago of Fivo Rooms, with Freehold Allot mout, near Mount Edon. Price, £105.— a. Vailo, House and 1 and Agent, Shortland-stroet. jy AF. n.—Capital House of Five Rooms, with c>-"*uu Jargo outbniMing?, well, pump, tank, &c, and Allotment with a frontage of 60 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feet; laid out as garden and orchard. Terms a3 agreed. Twenty-Jive minutes' walk from Qt'eou-street.— S. Vaile, Honeo and Land Agont, c iiurtland-at. FOR SAL* (eheiip Baildjng Aliotrnenta, in Karangahapo Road, Quoon-street, Nolson street, Spring-street, Alexandra street, Kyber Pass, &c, &c. —S. Vaile, Laud and. Ho uso Agent Sliortland-streeet. »ji ACRES at Parnell, with small Cottage, O Stable, Sheds, &c., suitable for a rc^ideoco or for nursery grounds. The lease for 62 years, at £10 per annum, will bo sold cheap.—S. Vaile Land and House Agent. Shortland-streot. __ oa t\ .->.—Substantially built House of six rooms, **uu with detachc wash-house, wood house, well, tank, &o.; allotment 30 x 13Q foot, situated in a principal streol; 15 minutes from Post-oflico.—S. Vaiie, House and Land Agent, fchortland-atreet. ■Pi QA—COTTAQE of four rooms—verandah *IIW kitchen range, all qnite new—with allotment, 10 x 95.-8. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortlaud-street



Tenders. Public Works Office, (Architect's Bniiich), "Wellington, March 13,1550. LENDERS are invited for the Erection ft of <» Post and Telegraph Office at Te Kopura, County Hobson. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may bo seen at tho Publia Works Office (Architect's Branch), Wellington, ami the Public Works Offices Auckland and Thames. Tenders to be addressed tr> the Hon. tho Minis ter for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tender for Poat and Telegraph Office, To Kopura," will bo received at the above office up to noon o£ THURSDAY, tho 251h day of March, 1880. Telegraphic tenders will bo received provided the original tender and doposit aro lodged with tho nearest District Hnglnoer at tho timo above sp?cified. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. ...By corrmand. P. F. M. BUIinOWS. Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of TUES DAY, March 30. for tho Krection of a Two story Kcsidenco in lieresford-atrcet. Plans, &c, to be sect at Captain Daldy'a offine on 'i ueaday, where tenders alsa will bo received. K. J. MATTHEWS, Builder. rprao excavators. Tenders will ho received up to noon on SATURDAY, tho 27th instant, for DlßKins and itemo vine about One Thousand Yardo of liarth KDWAItD MAHONKX & SON, Architects. TO BUILDERS. . Tenders will bo received until SATURDAY, the 27th, at 12 o'clock, for Building an Hotel at Wairoa South. JAMKS WIiIGLTCr, Architect. TO CARPENTERS. ~— Tenders will bo received until noon of MON DAY, March 2% for t'ae Krection of a Cottage at Devonport (labour only). EDWARD BAETLEY, Architect. /"JIFiNDKP.S for the Erection of a School jt_ and Teacher's Dwelling at Maraotai will be received by tho Kducitiou Board, Wyndham- Btreet, Auckland, nntilnoonof WEDNESDAY, the 11th April next. Plans and specification at tho office of tho Board, land on application to Mr Charlo3 W. Stephens, Chairman of Ochcol Conimitteo, Maraetai. VINCENT E. RIOK, Secretary. Public Notices. piTY COUNCIL OFFICES. Tho City Council Offices WILT, Bit CLOSED from FRIDAY to MONDAY inclusive (Easter Holidays). P. A, PUMPS, Town Cleik. Town Clerk's Office, 21th March, 1830.



Try ATER WORKS OFFICE. Notice is hereby given that Messrs Wakdino iiam and Land, Karangahipo Road, aro Dnly Licensed Plumbers, in pursuance- of the pro visions contained in tho " Waterworks Regula tions, 187a." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, March 21,1550.



Office o£ tho Registrar of Electors, Franklin District, IJ.U. Court-house, I'apakura, March 23,1550. FORMS of Application to be placed on tho Electoral Roll of tho District of /ranhlin cau bo obtained at this office, WILLIAM SHANAGHAN, Kcf?ißtrar of .Electors,



"OUIJUC TEMPERANCE ENTER JL TAINMENTS. The Auckland Pioneer Lcdso, 1.0.G.T.. will hold their Monthly Open Lodgo Mooting:, to which all are invited, on GOOD FRIDAY, the 2Uth instant, in tho Temportnco Hall, Albert a'rect. Chair t> bo taken at 8 p.m. sharp. Programme consi'ta of select Addresses, Songs, Recitations, Itc.. &c. ,rt, l WELLINGTON AND -RT^S&x »» WANGANUI LINK TOT^Vpv*> of steameus "?™™™™' Tho s.s. RANGATIRA, Captain HaRVEY, Will leavo Onohunza for Taranakl, Wanßanul. mid onSATUi;DAy,27thin6tant, at 11 a in. Latest Trala for Pas3enKcra at 9.5 a.m. For freight o: jjissano apply to CRUICJKSIIANK&CO., .Agontß, 10, Qucou-Btrcet, Auckland ; Or A. BARNES, Onehuiiga. Aukcland, Karch 21, 18S0. S.S. COMPANY. *™™*"** NOTICIC TO SHIPPERS. In consoquonco o.' FRIDAY beln^ a Holiday, Cargo for Ports on Northorn VVairoa, will bo received TO-MOKROW (Thursday), at tho Wharf, Cargo for Wairoa South, will also bo received at tho same time and placo. W. LODDER, . Manager. 171 AST Ell HOLIDAYS. The p.s.' Annio Milbank' is open for charter. "O OItOU Gll OF PAENELL. N 6~tTc K. Tho Dust Carts will Collect Refuso on SATUR OAY, March 27th, instoad of Good Friday, March 2Gth. By order. JOSEPH LOWNDES, Inspoctor of Nulsanoo3. To L>et. rilO LET, in Graf ton Eoad, Comfortable JL Furniahcd A partmonts, with partial board, for a Lady or Gentleman engaged in town during tho day.—For address, apply at Star Office. TO LET, a New Comfortable Niue roomed House; very conveniently situ ated.—H. Partington. fino LET, a Seven-roomed Cottage in JL Nelson street; nico girden; ovory con venience.—H. P. hiordan, Nelson-stroot, near Cook-strcot. nnO LET, a House of Seven-rooms, water Xl laid on, &c, undoneSomi-detachod House ot Fivo Rooms, with Kood accommodation.— James Roid, HdonTerrace^ rs^O LET, .an Eight-roomed House iv a Carlton Road.—Apply on tho premises. O FJE^LET, in Grafton Road, a good Six-roomod House, at 12s Od por week.— Apply to F. G. Kwington, Queon-streot. rW\Q be LET^it North Shore, a pleasantly JL situated New House of six rooms and kitchen.—Dudor Bros., Devonport wharf. Lost and Found. LOST, a Brown Retriever Pup, 2$ months old; two foro-paws aro tan coloured. Anyone returning tho wmo to Dr. PurchftS, Pitt-stroot. will bo rewarded. LOST, on the 17th instant, a Yellow Floworod Silk Shawl (oroas with groen bars), bctwosn Government House and Domain. A reward will bo paid on loavipp: samo at thia oflice. f»S REWARD.—Lost, this morning, a O Canary.—Finder will receive tho above roward by leading it at Mrs Hornor's, Herma ago, Princes-street. tTWUND, on the 19th instant, Parcel . containing Groceries by applying at Stak Oflice, giving description, and paying expenecs, cm have the samo. ' Tit A. YE D, yesterday, a Roan Mare into my stable. Owner can havo samo by pay ing expenses.—C. Maddox, Shelly Beach. Education. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. - Tho Second Term (1880) will commence on FRIDAY, 2nd April. It is desirable that every boy should bo in his placo at 9 o'clock. A. DE L. HAMMOND, 8.A.. Headmaster Elect. MRS. PETTETT'S Private Dancing Class will Re-assemble on 2nd April, at Mclbourno Cottage, Karangahape Road. EEKLY SOIREE DANSANTE, very select, will be held in Parnell Hall, commencing TUKSDAY, March 30th, at 8 p.m. Gentlemen, 21s; Lady and Gentleman, 30s per Quarter.— apply N. Fairs, Bookseller, Queen dtreet; or at tae Hall. D4NCING TAUGHT every Wednesday at Parnell Hall, commencing 31st March. Ladies, 7.30 p.m.; Gentlemen. 8.30 p.m. Terms, Terms £1 Is per quarter. Junior Class, Tues days, at 7 p.m.—Herr A. Kriedrich. German Vals'e, Polonaise, &c, introduced. n lEL S' HIGH- SCIiOO L. The Easter Holidays will extend from Friday, March 2Gth to Wednesday, March 31st, both dava inclusive The Second Quarter will com mence on the 29th April.



Auckland Music Warehouse. he auckland tvfusic "Warehouse NOVELTY CATALOGUE, CONTAINING ALL TUX Newest Ballads, Dance Music, planofoktk pieces cobuc songs, (Solos and Ducts), &C, &C, PUBLISHED WITHIN THE PAST TWf LYE MONTHS. s. d. "Tho little ones athomo" (0. T. LockwooJ). .0 6 Sung in the play of "Unc!o loaia Cabin." " Emancipation Day " (America-) 0 6 Another popular son? from ' Uuclo Tom's Cubin." "Brown eyes has that little maiden " (C. L. Oseooli ~ 0 v A bright, joyous, little eong, merry ana winsome. "Down by thogato" (J. R. Thomas) 0 C Exceedingly etFective ns an eucore song. " Brinnigan's Band" (Wellman, jun.) 0 G An Irish comic song, and ulready very popular. " Kilcen's Answer"( Frank Tally) 0 6 Reply to Eileen Alkinna." "(Amber tressos tied iniblue" (H. P. Hanks). .0 C A simplo, yet elegantly simple song. "Father, bring home your money to-night " (W. P. Sherviiu) 0 6 A Temperance sour. Touching anl plaintive " Grandfather's Clock" (Henry C. Work)... .0 C Quaint and pleasing. " Wreck of. tho Princess Alice" (Alfred Lee).. I 0 Plaintive and ac-scriotive. Illustrated with scene of the terrible disaster. "The Token" (sung by Santloy) 1 0 "Soa Shells" (Carl Bernstein) 0 0 Answer to " Gathering sheila from tho sea shOj-e.' "Littlo bluo oyca sweet and tcuo" (W. 11. Brock way) 0 v "Don't forgot to dream o£ mo" (W. 11. Ilrockway) ....0 C Two now ballads by W. H. Brock way, whoso nams is sufficicst to recommcnl t.icm. " I do not ask Dame i'oitans'a siDi'.e " (H. P. Danks) - 0 6 A now and eleeant ballad t om tho pen of the composer of '• .Silver thrsada among the gold. "Kathleenof Kilkotmy" (Harrison Millard)..o 6 A pretty sung, witti a pretty picture, " We shall meet all tho little onoa there " (W. Thompson) 0 0 " Drifting with the tide" (W. Thompson)... .0 6 " Poor oid Tramp " (W. Thompson) 0 C "My homo on the old Ohio" (W. Thompson) 0 6 Four now songs by Mr W. Thompson of "Gathering Shells "fame. All bid fair to become popula-, and can bo heartily recommended. ' TomTruo!ovo":(liibdin) 0 6 Afavourito old ballad reoantlv revived by Mr Simsßeevoi with groat success. ' Return of thj Lifeboat "(Carl Bernstein)..o 6 A companion song to Launch tho Life boat," and fast bacoiniug popular. " Roses undernoat.t the Snow"(II. P. Danks)..O C An exquisite ballad that will commend itself to all. "Keep one litt'.e kiss forme" (";has. K. Pratt) 0 6 Thoro is a groat dornand for this chariniuj; ball id. " Hero's lo the your that's awa'" .. — 0 6 sung by Madame Antoinette Sterling. "The Deil's awa'iwi' tho Exciseman (Barns) 0 G Suns; by Mr Charles Stanley. " The littlo old log cibin in tho Lino" (W. S. Hays) 0 G Ono of this popular compaser s best Borigq. " Chiming bolls of long ago" (C. F. Shattuck)o 6 A very pretty and easy song. " Remember you have children of your own" (Jam?s Campbel) 0 6 A moit touohing sonc; that is aura to please. " Come, ray darling;, coma and kiss me" (Karl Alo.ior) 0 6 A kissing duet. Suns by the Misses Jessie and Victoria Vokca. "Will you keep the old clock, my Grand father said" (Carl Bernstein) 0 6 The popular reply to "Grandfather's Cock." Everybody should obtain. copy. ,Our marriage bolls are ringing" (O'Rear doii) 0 6 A beautiful new sons; that will lind hosts OH admirers. "ThoFarmer' Boy" (Old English Ballad).. ..0 6 Th's favourite old ballad ueeds no critic ism. ' Grandmother's Chair" (Jno. Read) 1 0 No song hai ever boeorne so vridely known in so short a timo. It is a companion song to " Grand father's Clock." "IKiau mo, and call me your darling" (C. B. Rrraeley) 0 G Charming words and graceful molody. "Riding on a \,ov\ of H«-y" (Harry Birch)..o 6 A spliited ballad, which carries ns b*ck to tho days when wo went haying. "Thoro aro kis3cs waiting for th3e" (Maud del'eyatcr) 0 G An eiquisite melody, and a great favourite. "What woro a.l tho -world without Lhee"(ll. P. Danks) - 0 G "Littlo bright oyos, will you miss me?' (U. P. Danlcs) 0 G Two late and vory popular sangs by this uif ted ballad writer. 'The Pilot Bravo—Vocal Duet for Tonor and lias?, or Soprano and Contralto— (Morrison Millard) 0 6 'When ihc tide comes in" (Harrison Millard) 0 G "If you lovo ma tell me so" (Harrrißon Millard) 0 6 Trusting" (Uirrisoa MillarJ) 0 6 'Say not faro well" (Hirrisoa Milliard) 0 6 "If I woro a knight of tho olden time" (Harrison Mlllar.i) 0 G Tho above ballads by Mr Mlllard aro tho fevouritos of every Concert Room. 1 Stars of heaven gently guido us" (W. H. Brock way) 0 6 Sotig and Chorea, which promises to bo como very popular. "Sleep my ltttlo blue-oyed treasure" (Joan lo <Jrolx> 0 G It is seldom we moet with suoh a happy blending of music aud words. "My poor heart is sad with its dreaming" (T. JLS. Bishop) 0 G Very easy and pleading, with n Cub pio turo tittle. "Tho Gallant Twenty-fourth" (Alfred Lee)..l 0 RecltatlTO unrt Aria, in oomiuemor&tioa ot tha undaunted courage lately displayed by this Kegiment in South Africa. " I'll bo watching for you at tho window " (C.il. Pyke) 0 6 A com; elegantly embellished with an illustrated titlo page. " Baby mino " (Archibald Johnston). 0 6 Simple and pretty. Its salo is enormous. " Tho lost boat" (3. L. Studley) 0 0 A splendid eonosrt son?, after the stylo of JNancy Lee. "Littlo Chick-a-doe-doo" (C. A. White)....o G A noiv bird 3ang by this popular author. "I'mhappy sinoeyoustilllovama" (Alf. Leo! 0 6 Tlio popular roply to "Still I lovo tUoo." "Lost Birdio " (Emmelino Martin) 0 6 A simplo and pretty little ballad. "Wo Tvro"(J. U. Thoma») 0 6 "Sweet droams be thino" (J. R. Thomas). .0 6 These two songs aro really goms, and will always bo popular, "ThoSparrows aro calling" (H. P. Danks)o G "Heart's Long;ing3" (H. P. Danks) 0 6 MrDanks still continues to produce songs that pleaso the public taste. Theie are his two last. " Pretty Roses, don't you tell." Song and Danoe. (C. K. Pratt) 0 6 This jolly little song is rapidly working its way Into popularity. Just the thing for tho "aong and danca" performers. " Forgivo that littlo angry word" (O.Freuoa)O G Ono of Uio most pleasing melodies ever written. Tho wonls aro really vory good. The last time we met" (C. B. Pratt 0 6 A very plaintive, beautiful ballad. "Alas" (H. Millard) 0 6 "Nothingnil.Millard) _..O 6 'My Pot" (H. Millard) 0 6 ' Lovo but mo alono"( 3. Millard) 0 6 •TmthinglngoC jou" (H. Hillard) 0 6 "Ask me again and I will not say no" (H- Millard) _ 0 6 The abOTO form a nioo collection of con cort songs in Mr Mlllard's well-known style. Hash bears a fine litographio Portrait of the Composer. " Old England shares thy grief (Alfred Leell 0 A pathetic b*Uad " Jn Memoriam" of tho Prineo Imperial. Illustrated with a eplendid lithographic Portrait of H.I.H. "Thai's how you get 3orved when you're old' (John Road) 1 0 A good home aoog for parlour uao. Eoth words and music aro appropriate. " Sprang and Summer/ Vocal Duot (for soprano and contralto), Honry Parker.l 0 This duet is very useful " Lovo'u Season " (Mollio Carlton) 0 6 A charming, eflectivo ballad. '•Sweetmemorles of theo" (T. P. Ryder).. ..0 6 A pleasant littlo melody. " Whon blossoms come again" (J. R, Thomaa)o G " Why do I love thee, May " (J. R. Thomaa) 0 G Thesotongs.by a composer whoso works a-o unm.'nsely popular, will bo sure to havo a largo circulation. " England." Patriotic song. (W.C.Levey).. 1 0 "The elm tree near the stile" (W. C. Levey). .1 0 " Tho KosVn Wooinst" (W. C. Levey) 1 0 Theso throe ballads aro well worthy the reputation of tho composer of "JEsrncraldi." " The light of other days," "Maid of Artols " (Balfe) 0 6 " Through tho Wood " (O. Horn) .0 Always popular. " Livo and let live " (S. Nelson) 0 6 A song with real Bnglish sentintiment. p O M. I C OONGS, WITH Choruses and A ccompamiments. "Mrthel, sweet Mabel; or, tho Bab3B in the Wood " (\V. ». Eaton) 1 0 Arthur Robarts' popular song. The now Electric Light" (Alf rod Lee)..... 1 0 A really good comic rong, showing np some of the follies of tne day with its strong acd piercing light. ..10 " Oh Julia" (John Read) Sung by Frederick Coyne, and a greater tuccets than '•WhcaEffiina." 1 0 "Bank Holiday; or, A Twopenny Ride on a Tram Car' (John Road) 1 0 Fred. Coyle'a latest and moat popular 1 0 "Fizz!" (W. G.Eaton) 1 0 "|Ohl! the Fairies" (W. G. Kafc^n)....„ 1 0 Two of Geo. Lej bourne's best songs, with very pretty melodies 1 0



Auckland Music Warehouse. You'll all bo wanted" (VV. G. Eaton) 1 0 A capital s.ing sung by Arthur Roberts and 3iire to be welcome to thoso who "Don't want to figs: t.'... 1 0 i " Patrick mind tho baby" :(lid. Uarrigan).. 1 0 Mr G. W. Moore s great mirth-pro voking song. It is liked by all 1 0 . " That.! gcol enough" (Juhn Head) 1 0 " Keep It on tha qaict" (John Read) 1 0 " All rcund tbe Squares"" (John Read) 1 0 Gcv)i-bye, lovoly Loo" (John Read) 1 0 . 'Johnny, go and look for your father" (John Read) , 1 o "Simple Simo'-i" (John Read) 1 0 "I'm goinghometolivcwithmother"John Kt.-ud 1 0 " Tlddlo-a-wlnk tho Harbor" (Jolin Rpad) ..10 A batch of Songs by Mr John Road, Gnu of tho very fow men who cm write tho words and mu3ic ot tho so;g3 tncy sing 1 0 ! "Sweeter than Jam" (John Road) 1 0 "Oh! what a Boiuty'(John Read)._ 1 0 " You couldn't help it if you wero to try" (Johulicad) 1 •'Think of th!s and think of that" (John Read) 1 "Don't touch him" (John Road) 1 "his favourite Comic Singer's llvo latest "S do Spiitterj." 1 "Oh!wha!;amlv''(D. Spillane, Jitn.) 1 <l A topical uons, snng with enormou3 successes by Arthur Williams. " Only tho Major" 03. W Hunt) 1 6 " Bws3; or. How to Ticklo 'em (Alfred Lee) 1 G " The Bi"-, Heavy Swell of the 3ca" (Alfred Lee) 1 6 ' Lounging in tho " Aq." (Alfred Lee) 1 0 " Champagne" (Alfred Lee) 1 6 The above ssonj?3 are ail sung by Mr Gcorgo Lejbonrn', tin) " Lion Coaiiqua.'V.'ith the ,riatC3t possible Ruccesa, and aro handaomly Illus trated in colours "Toothpick and Crutch" (Alfred Loo).. 2 0 The groit Vance" * last new song. Re ceived with Ecreams cf lau^htir." —" liirmi.'igaam Daily Post." " Novor again, lo va" (W. G. Katon) 1 C A really Rood comic song. Sung with great success by James Fawn 1 0 Granaf.xth.r'BlW'l*-.^^llf } * ° Scrcamln? parody on " Graadfath?r',i Clock.' "He stopped short, newr to go again, Anl the old moke dio3." "I shall novor m.aki a gentleman of you, j Joliu" (John Rcndi 1 0 "Swinging to and fro" (John Read) 1 0, Two of the most amusing sanga Mr Itcad hivi a3 yet prouueod. " Blaekwall Dock" (D Spillano, Jun.) 1 0 Sung with enormous succcs by Jas. Fawn. "Dft'ngthe Academy " (Alfred Lee) 1 0 Funjj by tho great Vance. "I don't love you for that" (W. G. Katon).. 1 0 "Did you ever, evfr, erer? Well, hardly ever, ever" (W.G. Katon „.. 1 0 " There was a little maid; or. She fastened the (ioor with a skewer" (T. S. Lous dale) 1 0 Arthur Roberta' three Ust new songa. "Tho GUI in the Pinafore Lreis." (O, Godfrey) .-_ 1 0 Eung by that rising comic vocalist, Charles Godfrey. "Supposing as how as I was you." Comic Duet 1 0 Easy to sing and certain to afford great amuse ment "Tha American National Guard." (W. F. Wellman, jun.) 1 0 "The Annual Review," (J. P. Skelly) 1 0 Two marching 3ongs likely to become as popu lar as "Alulligan Guards." " Biddy tho Ballet Girl." (U. Pteirly) 1 0 Sung with enormous pnccess by " Yankee Henri Carney." " Betsy." (Vincent Davies) 1 0 Sydney Frank's New Comic Song, founded on tho successful Criterion comedy, " Betsy." piANOFORTS T3IECES O L O S. s.d. "Fairy Voicee." Nocturne. (Cha3. D. Blake) 1 0 Plaintive and oisy. " Summer Raindrops." Etude Character's istic. (Chas. D. Blake) _ 1 0 Kasyand efiVictivo. "The Sultan's Grand March" (Chas. D. Blake) _ 1 0 Dashing and spirited. " The Eaceconrse Galop " (Chas. D. Blake) 1 0 Very showy and popular. " Wave* of the Ocean " (Chas I). 81ake).... 1 0 A better piece than "Silvery Waves," 40,C0i) sold. "Silver Echoes." Reverie. (Chas. D. Blake) 1 0 Melodious and characteristic. •'Whispsring Wavw." Morceiu elegant?. (Chas. D, Blake) 1 0 Brilliant and moderate'y difficult. " Wcddins; Bolls March " (A. P. Wyman). ..10 Well marked, easy, and effective. "Sparkling "Waves." Polka Brillante. (A. P. Wyiuan) 1 0 A new piece by the composer of "Sil very Waves.' " Woodland Hchoes." Morcoau eleganto. (4. P. Wyman) 1 o A brilliant drawing-room pieoo. " Sfll I Lovo Thco " (T. Westrop) „.. 1 0 "Won't you buy my pretty flowers" (T. Westrop) 1 0 " Under the British Flag " (T. Westrop 1 0 "Little sweetheart, come and kisa me " (T. Weßtrop) _ „ 1 0 "Truo as the stara th»t are shining" (T. Westrop) 1 0 " Grandfather's Clock" (T. Weatrop).., 1 0 We heartily recommend these ar rangements by this talented musi cian. They aro brilliant and efl'oc tivo, but not difficult. "Fortune's Wheel." Polka Rondo. (G. D. Wilson) „ 1 o A sprightly littla gom. "Army and Navy Grand March" (A. E. W«r;en) 1 0 Strikingly bold and melodious. "Mnzurka, in Bflat major" (Fred. Chopin) 1 0 " Gavotte and Musette in G"(J. S. Bach).. 1 0 " Tho Joyful Peasant and tho Huntsman's Sung" (It.Schumann) 1 0 "Wiegenlodschen" (R. Schumann) 1 0 "Impromptu in Aflat" (Franz Schubsrt).. 1 0 The above flvo pieces aro standard favourites that require no C3m inont. "ErcDing Chimes." Rovorio eleganto. (Chas. D. Blake) 1 0 " Beautiful EXimmer eveninr;." Rcperie ele gante. (Chas D. Bloke) 1 0 "A dream of sunshine." Polka rondo. (Chas. D. Blake) 1 0 "Trembling Dewdrofs," Idfllo for piano. (Chas. v. Blake) _ 1 0 Pianists in want of something " new and pretty " should givo these tour naw pieces by Mr Biako a trial. " Tho Fairies' Kvening Sonß." Cappriccio forpiano. ( W. F. Sudds) 1 0 " Happy Shepherd's Dream." Keverie. (W. F.Sudds) 1 0 Akhongh those are the first two com positions by this gentleman intro duced in the "Musical Bouquet," it in with tho greatest confidence wo can recommend them to the muai oal public " Christmas Eclls March" (A. P. Wyman).. 1 0 The namo of the composer is a suffi cient guarantee of excellence. " The Bong of tho Brook " (G. W. Warren) _ 1 A charming piece. The lippling of tho water is oharmingly pour trayod. "A mother's lullaby. M6lodio. (G. D. Wilson) _.. 1 0 "Evening Whisper*." Serenade, (G. D. Wilson) _ 1 0 Two charming composition. "Tho Windmill." RGverie. (Iloffniann).... 1 0 An excellent piece for practise. Dea cripiive of its title. "Fresh Lif.\" Marche Bdlliantc. (W.F. 5udd5).,..,.. - -■ ,• , - io xcis dashing march would invigo ra'o the dulle&t performer with "fresh Ufe." " Convent Bells March " (A. P. Wyman).... 1 0 A new march by this popular com poser, which bids fair to out-rival " Les Choches dv Monastore." "Uo'dcn Wavep." Mazurka Briilanto, (A. P. Wyman) 1 0 Mr Wyman has written this charm ing piece as a companion to his famous " Silvery Wavea." "Silvor Star." Grand March. (C. D. Blako) 1 0 " Waves of the Ocean." Grand March. (CD. Blake) 1 0 "Morning Echoes." Scotliacho rondo. (C. D. blako) 1 0 "Wi'dFiro." Grand galop Co concert. (C. D. Blake)..- 1 0 " Shepherd's Evening Song." Morceau brll lant. (O.D.Blako)- 1 0 "Pearl of Love." VaUe 616gante, (C. D. Blake) 1 0 The above compositions betray the hand ot the "Ma&ter," and will add greatly to his reputation. " Tho Amazons' Grand March " (Alphouse Latour) _ „ 1 0 Bold, and not difficult. "Tho Waterfall." Galop do concert. (Al phonss Latour. 1 0 This piece is already a great favourite. "Song of tho Angels." Reverie Celestial. (C.D.Blake) 1 0 Moderately easy, of a devotional char acter. "ThoMorning Pearl." Fantaisic eleganto. (CD. Blakel 1 A charming and simple melody with effectivo embellishments. " Golden Clouds." Moroeau brillant. (C. D.Blake) 1 0 Very playable and easily learnt. " Success." Marche brillante. (C. I>. Blake) 1 0 A "success" in every way. Suitable for all players. "Shells of tho Ocean." Grand Waltz. (0. D. Blake) a melodious drawing-room piece 1 0 "Heavenward Bound." March. (C. D. Blake) 1 0 Brilliant and easy, a most useful piece for teaching. " King of the Storm." Grard Galop do Con cert 1 0 Requires dash. Melody well marked throughout. " Rapid Transit." Grand Galop de Concert (Chas.Wels) 1 0 A flrdt-rate show piece. Not too difficult for general performers. " Love Echoes." Idylle for Piano. (W. K. Chapman) „ 1 0 Of a pastoral character. Moderately easy, "La Gondola." Serenade de Nuit. (W. F. Sudds) 1 0 A new piece that is sure to find ita way into the pet portfolio. "Gavotte in B Flat." Arranged by Carl Bernstsin. (Handel) 1 0 "MelodyinF." (Uubinbtein) 1 0 " Romance in F." '(Rubinstein) -1 0 The above editions! of these popular pieces aro ■well engraved, and printed on tho boat paper.



Auckland Musio Warehouse. r\ a n c a jY|" v s i o. "Isleof Cyprus Waltz"(W. 11. Mongomory) 1 0 This popular composer's latset pro duction. "Uncle Tom's Cabin Quadrilles" (Carl Le Due) 1 0 Introducting tho poiiilir melodies sun* in tha drama of " Uncle Trm's Cabin." " Fnllen Blossoms Polka" (C. Kinkel) 1 0 " Fairy Qlen Sc-iottis ho" tO. Kinkel) 1 0 Two bright merry li V.c dancoa by a popular composer. "Little Jack Homer" (CarlßerJ'tela).... 1 0 A singing qaadrillo on Nursery Rhymo3. Is certain to p'.caso the juveniles, and very lively. " Blue and White Polks," (Carl Meydcr).... 1 0 A prUty polk*, Illustrated with copy o£ v Viiluibio ri'ceof " Old BlUd and White China' of llie Ha s thora Pattern. "Old Drury Quadrilles' (Karl Meyder).... 1 0 A jolly quadrille on co iic tunes, played night y at Ur>, Drury Lane Tuetitrc. Heucj its title. "Electric I.Kht GJop" (Alphonso L-itour) 1 0 As bright and spaikliDg as the new light itself. "Belle of tho Season Waltz"(Karl Moyder) 1 0 TJ-iis talented writer'*happiest ell'orr. Embellished with an exquisit lito grauhic Portrait of the bemtiiul Mrs Langtry. "Merry Thought Schottische"(Ka-l Meyder) 1 0 This Sehottischu needs na reconi mendatioi). " Tho Fairy Wedding Walt?." (J. W.Turner) 1 0 One of the most popular com,;o itions modern times. "Bank Holiday QuadrMes" (EmmclliH Martin* 10 Full of life. IniroJucsa " iwik Holi day" and lota of other comic souxa. "Connausht Pollca" (W. H. Montgomery) 1 0 A lively and p!ca=ing polka ou Irian. mo!odies. "Grandfather's Clock Waltz" (Hlman).... 1 0 A pretty waltz en thia popular melndy. It alao forms a nice easy teachicg piece. "Theßutterfly Bedowa"(W. Muck) 1 0 Just as pretty as it cm be. "Snowflake Polka" (G. Kiukel) 1 0 " Fairy Talo Polka" (C. Kinkel) 1 0 "Silver Stir March" (C. Kinkel) 1 0 "Charming Behottlfcho" (P. Kinke') 1 0 ICinkul'd dance melolio-? aro always pretty, simple and easy. We can also recommend them as good pieces for the younjr. "Venus and Adonis Wttlta" (W. 11. Mont gooury) 1 0 As pivtty as Iho title Buggo ts. "Are you Kngaged Polka" (W. H. Mont gomery) 1 0 A fine pollca for dane n^. " Cesarowitch Galop" (W. 11. Montgomery) 1 0 Pc; formed at this Promenade Con certs. Orders xcUU Post Office. Orders or Stamps will receive Prompt Attention. EITHER riECE SEXT I'OST FKKB OXE PESKY 61MMP EXTKA, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Corner of Vulcan Lana and Queen-street. Aptiiob Kady, Manager. Meetings. .s^^W k NCIENT ORDER OF P& ±$- FOKKS rKRC _,>.S AI'CKLISD DISTKIOT. f^S^Ua^^^ Tnc offlcera and Brethren c£ F"vmHv-^WI ?' 1C a!3ovo Society are hereby fijjSAw'lJyi'vA I invited to attend at the late ijXSsSsS^iijjSj |Jrotestsnt Hil', Karangahape /Bs&gw*«^4tJSe2*' Eoad ton< ■■ O-MOItKOW (ThaKday) EVE ■> ING, March 25, at 8 o'clock sharp, in order to assist Et the Opening of a New Court iv connection with the above di trict. By order of the C.K. TdOS. HOLLAND, Secretary of Court 3973.



/•^ RAND LODGK of X.Z. 1.0. G.T. v.ill \JT meet at 7.30 p.m. iv tlio 1 odgo Room. V.M.C. Afsociatoa, on «cOD FIUDAY, tha 2Clh instant. Busluc s : Conferring Degree?, O. S. KLLIS, G.W.S. of N.Z. TVjT OUNT ALBERT A Meeting of Residents will be held on THURSDAY, 25th instant, at 7.30 p.m., in the Wesleyan Chapel, to take into consideration the best Site for the proposed now District School. "XTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT _L 1 AUI'ILLEIIY-A BATTERY. A Ifeetinf? of Members of BaUery and Band will take place at the Driil-shed TO MORROW (Thursday), 25th instant, at 7.20 p.m. Special business. H. a. PAYNE. Captain cemmandirg. A UGKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC -C3L CLUO. Tho Prizes won at the late Meetinar will be presented at tho Club room, Thames Hotel, on TltUltdUAY KVUMNG, p.m. Members are rcqucated to attend. A. ■ r. COTTKR, J. on. Sec. pro. tern.



Ecclesiastical. S. SEPULCHRE'S SERVICES.— Holy Week. Morning, 8.3a. This (Wednesday) Kveninir. Confirmation, 7 o'clock Preacher the Right Hey, the Bishop. " ' UOOD nTIDAY.-THEATKE KOYAU — A Service -will ba held, under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association, at 7.30 in the ovepJEg. All are invited, Seita free. YOUNG MEN'S CHTfISTrAN"ASSO CIATJON, corner of Well eley and jllbert streets. — Usual Iwotional Meeting TlilS (Thursday) EVENING, at, 7.30. All are invited New arrivals cordially iovited. QT. ANDIiEW'sTcHUJiCH.— Kcv Mr {O Riley, Deputy from tha Presbyterian Church of Otoao and Southland, will preach in St. Andrew's Church. Alten Koad, on Sunday nest, 2SUi infctant, at 11 o'clock a.m.; and Rev Mr Cat rick, Pastor of the Congregation, will preach in the samo place on the eveniLg of tho same day at G. 30 o'clock. Collections will bo mado after beta Eervieoa in aid oi the Gallery Organ Fund. QT. MA U K'W, KEMUEJJ A. An Tre?, in aid of the Funds of tho Sunday-school, t% ill be Kxhibited in tho New market Hall on EA.6TKH TUESDAY, tho 30th March. Doors opan cftarnoon and evening. Board ana Keßiaence. (Hi OVEKNOK BROWNE KOTKL \JC HOB3ON-STREKT Board and Lodging 20s per wee* (Rincrla roona) _25a Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tee Debtors and Creditors Act, 1878," and of "Tha DebtorsnndCre ditora Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of the Uankroptcy of Hicnry Jones, of Auckland, Salesman, a Debtor. This is to nottry that Henry Jones, of Hobson ftreet, in the City of Auckland, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland, in tho Colony of New Zealand, S»leßman, ha* this day Hied a statement that he Is unable to meot his Itn ing of Creditors to ba held at tho Supremo Court Buildings, on WEDNESDAY, the thirty fir?t day of March, one thocsand sight hundred and eighty, at the hour to twelve o'clock, at noon. Dated this 21th day of M»roh, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCK3, Registrar. Adam Brock, Solicitor for Dobtor. Auctions. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART POULTRY, &a—Tfowls, Turkoya, Ducks.Gceso Pigeons, Canaries, Small Pi«B. PRODUCE, &c—loo Cheeee, 30 kegs Butter, U casks Beef, 3 ca-es Canterbury Bacon ana Hams, 10 tons Good Flour, Oatmeal, Oats, Maize, Ctaff, 100 sacks Potatoes, 50 bags Onions. FRUlT—Apples, Peats, Quinces, &c. GROCERIES—Tea, poffeo, Sugar, Rice, Corn flour, Picklos Biscuit 3, .Lollies, Currant", lilue, Soap, White Lead and Turps Also, 4 cases Assorted 250 to 503 Tia "Vestas, in good conditions i cases Harper Twelvetroo'd Washing Powder TO-MORROW. AT SIB BIN'S MART, AT 11 O'CLOCK1, 70 email sides Bacon (in cloth), first quality 20 Hams, first quality dO bags Maize; upset pric?, 2a 7d; free of weevil 200 bags Oats New Oatmeal, White and Yellow Sugar, Fowl Wheat, Barley Meal, Currants, Soap, Kerosine, Now Salmon, Chee&e, Flour, Lard (host quality) 100 sacks Best Table Potatoes 90 packages Tea ; upset price, Us6d. SATURDAY, MARCH 27. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, on Saturday next, at 11 o'clock, 6 Useful Horses from Walkato 2 Heavy Dxauitht Colts 1 First-class Hack Also. Hacks, Light Harness and Draright Horses. Draye, Spring-carts, Omnibus, Harness, Saddlery, &o, &c. Also, A Lot of Cocksfoot and Rye Grass. HUNTER & NOLAN. [Continued on Fourth Page.]