City Council.

Tug fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last ;u.;hr ia tha ouis<.'S, Canada Buildings. Present: The Mayor and Councillors Gnldic, Fleming Natlnu Aickin, Offer, Waddel, and Crowther. Meat Inspection.-A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary's oilico stating in reply to one from the Couucil that the Government were of opinion that V.ia Municipal Corpora1 bus Act requires amendment in the direction pointed but, and that they hoped to be able to introduc; such an amendment in the course of the appronching session of Parliament. The l i.w of Compensation.—A second communication from the same source acknowledged the receipt of a memo with reference to claims against the Corporation for Compensation under the Public Works Act, showing (hut the law on the matter requires amendment. In reply it was stated that there was a case sub judice lie fore the Supremo Court at Wellington, which raised a similar question, anil that the Government thought it advisable to wait until it wia decided bsforo instituting

an v action. jiouNDAisY Roads.—Mr v. b. Cooper (Colonial Secretary's Oillcf, Wellington), in answer to the Council's complaint tliat through a technicality it had been unable to compel adjoining road boards to contribute to the repair of bjnudary roads, requested that tho Colonial Secretary might be far lii.slied with as full a report of. tho case i\s possible, as the Crown law officers found it ■iillicn.lt without farther information lo exp.ess aa opinion upon the subject.—The Town Cleric stated that he had forwarded the desired report. ItECLA.IkIA.TION Strsets.— A letter was received from the Secretary of tho Harbour Hoard, enclosing the legal opinion of the Hon. t'. Whitaker, which affirmed that the Board could not lawfully expend any por tion of its funds in making the streets on the reclamation]!— Councillor Crowther said that it appeared to him very singular. In IS7G tho Harbour Bard commeuoiid tho re clamation of a township, and ia 187S they got .111 act passed exempting them from the liability of nuking a street ia that town- Water.—Tho Town Clerk of PoTiiell re quested to bi informed whether, in tho event of the water-supply to that Borough boing carried out, the City Council would assist in having tho water cauveyed from the.reiorvoir nlong Kybor Pas? Road, the supply from that locality being preferable on account of the greater pressure. It waa considered that the force from Stanley-street would not be sufficient in cases of fire. Also to state whether tho Council was pro rared to make any reduction from the pro posed charge of Is GJ par thousand gallons, and if the time would be extended to 20 years.—Referred to the Finance and Gene ral Purposes Committee. WIUJAM-STREET. —Mr Barnes requested soim consideration from tho Council for the loss he had baeu put to by the excavations in William-street. The letter was referred to the Works Committee accompanied with an instruction to the Town Cleric to ascer tain if Mr .Barnes's name was attache! to any of tho petitions which had prayed the Council to undertake the cutting, down of William-street.— Mr A. Craig claimed £200 compensation for loss done his property in the same thoroughfare by Corporation works. Tic letter was dealt with in the fame manner as Mr liarnes's.

The Market House.—A letter was re ceived from Mr Slator with reference to cer tain matters connected with the transfer of the lease of the market to him.—The Council agreed to adhere to its former reso lutiou, and not to recognise Mr Slacor as the lessee of the Market.

Exchange of Property.—A letter was received from Dr Philsou, offering to grant the frontage to his property in Coburg-street to the Council ou condition that lie received a conveyance ia fee simple to the piece of laud oil' old Cobur^-strect, abutting on New Coburg-street, aud the augular piece, psrt of Welleiley-street.—This oiler had been previously made to the Improve ment Commissioucra, and had beeu accepted by them.—Referred to Improvement Com missioners Boaid. GA.S.—The Secretary of the Gas Company reported the importation of a largo Wickham gns lamp, similar to those erected on West minster Bridge, London, and that subject to the Council's permission, it would be erected at the foot of Queen-street, and maintained there for three mouths. —The necessary per mission was given. Tub City Library.— Mr T. I<. Cheese man, ori behalf of the Auckland Institute, made application for some contribution to wards the corf of looking after and preserv ing the late Provincial Library.— deferred to°Library Committee. Volunteering.—On the application ot Mr \V. F. Cliftou, Adjutant of the Auck land RifU Battalion, permission was given the Volunteers to fire blank cartridge in the Albert Park. Western Sprihgs.—Mr S. D. Hanna, engineer at the Pumping Station, requested that some necessary repairs should be effected to his dwelling-house, and that it should be snpplied with some conveniences. —Granted. A Complaint.—Mr It. Giles, butcher, comDlaiued of having been threatened with local prosecution for a debt after ho had paid it.—Referred to Sub-Finance Com mittee. . . Brunswick-street.—A pitition from the residents of this street prayed that it should be metalled and formed, aud that a water maiu should be laid dowu in it.— licferred to Works Committee. I'OKSONBY VEBSOS THE CITY.—Mr Tole wrote on behalf of the Pousouby H/gh vay District offering the sum of £470 in full of all demands against the Board in the relation to the reclamation works at Free man's Bay, the City Council to relinquish all claim to the piece of reclaimed J.iud abutting on the highway district, which has been gazetted ■within the city bounda>ios._ lteferred to the Fiuance Committee. Tub Waterworks. — Kegarding Mr. Errington's offer to take over aud manage the waterwoiks, the interim, report of a Committe appointed to consider the matter recommended that the gentle man should be desired to make an offo to supply at per 1000 gallons, and the committee be authorised to consider and report on the same. — The Mayor said the committeo had hesn considering the matter, and there was a difference on the basis of calculation.—Mr Errington ap peared to be inclined to make an offer of that nature, and the committee now recom mended that Mr Krriugton be asked to make such an offer to be referred to the committee to consider. —The recommenda tion was approved. Compensation Claim. — The Town Clerk reported that only one additional claim for compensation had been received since the last meeting, viz., one from Mrs Elizabeth Halstead, of Graham-street, for £Co.— it was referred to the Works Com mittee.—Power to act in respect of Butler's and Ross' cases was conferred upon the committeo.

Wellington-street.—A nnmber of the residents of this thoroughfare requested the Council to direct the dust and refuse collec tor to include it within his periodical rounds. —ricferretlto Works Committee.

Mb Lusk's Claim. —Upon this mat ter, the Improvement Commissioners' Committee submitted the following final report:—" Yonr Committee, whilo supporting the view taken by the Improve ment Commissioners in objecting to pay Mr Lusk's account for two duplicate deeds, recommended that, on condition that all deeds now in Mr Lusk's possession, belong ing to the Improvement Commissioners, be given up to the Council, the sum of £10 10s the amount charged in the original account, be paid to him to end the matter." The reportjwas agreed to. Finance Committee.—The report re commended :—(1.) That _ the various properties, the leases of which are übout to be terminated, be put up for a term of years, and the allotments in Hep burn, Selwyu, and Pattorson-strcets not yet leased be deferred for the present. (2). That the Council entertain the question of increasing the accommoda tion, and that the surveyor be instructed to prepare an estimate for an additional slaughterhouse on the place indicated ou plan."—The report was adopted. Ke Maxwell's complaint, the Sub-Finance Committee reported that " a gross blunder has been committed by the officers in not stayiug proceedings after the money was paid at the otlice," and it was, therefore, recommended that an expression of regret for the occurrence should be forwarded to Mr Maxwell. The Committee also advised the purchase of an electric pen for the print ing of the Burgess Koll,—The recommenda tions were approved. Works Committee.—The report of this Committeo was read and adopted. It recommended :—(1) That the Council do not accede to Mr D. Natbau's request re purchase of ground at the corner of Waterloo Quadrant and Eden-street, but that co soon as he desired to utilise the frontage theCouncilebouldfill in the necessary earth; (2) 1 hat with reference to Mrs Naughton'<j compensation claim of £50 the experts' esli mate of £11 9s Gd should be offered ; (3.) that re Jame3 Ifvin'a complaint as to con dition ot Alexandra-street the repairs ar ranged for by the Surveyor are sufllcient to meet tho case. (4). That it is desirable that certain streets be numbered, and that the consideration of the matter be referred to a sub-committee to more fully enter into details and report. (5). That the Council do not recognise Mr Henderson's claim for

alleged occupation of allotment; (C). that in view of clause 2G2 of the Municipal Cor porations Ac* the Council shonkl retti-sa IT. Elliott's request for permission to supply the Ptirnell Soop Factory with water from his service in Lower Pitt-street, ana that step:-! Tin taken to prevent tho infringement of the act; (7). That the LVuncil entertain tin proposal for tho reduction oE the meter charges for motive power ; (S). That with respect to Allan McGuire's application the Council adhere to its original oiler and that the balance due on contract be paid to the applicant; (0). That tho Solicitors bo instructed to resist the following claims, for compensa tion and to deny any liability in connection with them. The Mayor and Couuoilois Thompson, Aickiu, and Oiler were appoin ted a sub-committee to deal with tha mutter of numbering ihe street?. Custom House-street West.—Messrs Holdship and Wiustone waited uuon tho Council as a deputation from the property owners and residents of Custom Honse street Wc<t to urge tho necessity of putting the thoroughfare into repair. Mr Hold ship stated the business, and also explained that simitar applications had been nude be fore to both Council and Harbour Board. He thought they had no right to suffer trrtfttgh the disagreement batween the two bodies, whose intentions might for all that, be very good, lie thought the Cmucil had a right to undertake tho work, and he felt assured that if it were not done now the costal of doing it a few months hence would he very much enhanced.—Mr Win atano spoke to a similar effect. Thy thoroughfare contained no roadway and pedestrians Uvho ventured along it m vvi-c weather had to wade through a sea of mud. —The Mayor said that the Council was fully sensible of the hardships to which the property owners in this street were being subjected, and it had already made ap proaches to tho Harbour Board with a view to the settlement of the matter. The Board however had not seen it lit to come to an [airaiigcmcut, but the Council "would not stop in its endeavours to affect an adjustment of tho difficulty. —Mr D. Goldie argued that the Harbour Board was liable to make the streets, and that i; had imposed upon the property owners in disposing of leases to them, and then leaving them iv their present position. —Mr Holdship pointed out that the Coun cil, by. faking over the street and .rating the Ipropd.rty'owners, had deprived them of the right to compel the Harbour Board by law 'to fulfil its obligations. Still if tho Council approached the matter iv a manly spirit, anil made the necessary repairs, public opinion Would support it in- the 'effort to secure an amicable adjustment of its claim against the Hoard.—The Mayor pointed out thatrstcpa wore already in progress, which would doubtless rosul tin a settlement of tho whole matter.—Mr Holdship remarked that the matter which the depntation wai thero to agitato was so pressing that it would not brook of delay.—Councillor Aickiu sug gested that ponding tho adjustment of tlio dilliculty between the two bodies the street should be repaired at their joint expense- Some further discussion took place, iv. the course of which reference was also made to tho question of drainage. It was stated that the permanent formation of the road was not requested, but just sufficient repair as would render it passable, and at the same timj protect property-owners against the storm water.—The deputation having retired a letter from Mr C. J. Stone, who presided at tho meeting of property- Owners, came up for consideration.— It notified the appointment of tho deputa tion.—After some expression of opinion had taken place, it was moved that the engineer should bo instructed to meet the property owners, for the purpose of ascertaining their requirements, and that he should report to the Council upon these requirements, besides giving an estimate of the cost of meeting tlijm.— Tae motion was seconded. Coun cillor. Cr&.wther-moved as au amendment, that a sum of money approximate to the amount of the-rates expected from tne rec lamation property ownetsi during tho present year, should be expended upon the roadway retorted to.—lhe amendment lapsed for Want of a seconder, and tue motion was car ried aftjr it had bceu altered, to the effect that the engineer should report to the Works Cmmiittee which should report in turn to the Council. ; Water as a Motor.— Councillor Wad dell moved on bdiaif of Councillor Thomp son, who was unavoidably absent, "That the former, resolution of the Council, fixing tho price of water-supply by motor at Is Gd for 1,000 gallons be rescinded so far as it ap plies to supply for motive power, aud that the'price iv.'future for the latter be Is 3d per 1,000 gallons."—Councillor Offer secouded the motion.—Councillor Uoldie proposed as an amendment, aud Councillor Aickin seconded, that the price should be Is. per 1,000 gallon.l!.—Councillor Waddell in answer to a remark from tho Mayor took leave to think that the water would never be pure until it was pumped pure and unde li'cd from tho Springs.— Tho votes being equal for both motion and emcudmeut .the Mayor gave lu3 casting vote in favour of the'niotiou. Annual Bate. — The Mayor moved "That notice be given in terms of the Rat ing Act of the intention of the Council to liv.y a rate of ninepenco iv the pound on all ratable properties for general municipal purposes, and also to levy a special animal recurring rate of one shilling and three pence in the pound lo provide for interest and sinking fund on the loans now exist idg.'WMr Goldie seconded the motion, and is was carried.

I Defaulters' list.—The defaulters? list applied for by Councillor Goldie at a previous meeting was laid upon the table. Councillor Goldie took exception to the name ot tho Key. Darnel Dutton appearing amongst those of the other defaulters. The rev. gentleman had never been, liable tor any rites, and besides it was now thirteen months since he had left Auckland.—The Town Clork explained that the names had simply been copied from tho rate book, aud that the Hey. Mr Duttou's name appeared tljere as a defaulter.—The Mayor ruled taut 116 discussion: could take place on the sub ject/" ■ ■'-'• iP.Roros.KD 'Slaughterhouse. — The Mayor drew attention to the fact, that tho Measrs> Heljaby had notified through the press, their intention to apply for a license for a private slaughterhouse, and suggested the advisability of some steps being taken toiconserve the interests of the,city. . For this purpose he moved " that the matter be referred to the Sub-Finance Committee, and that Councillor Waddel'should be added to the Committee."—Thcrnptionwassecjonded and carried. '

Mayoral Statement.—The Mayor said hd|had waited upon the' Hon. Mr Oliver with reference to the rent and interest which was owing by the Govcmrneut in respect of the Police Court building. Mr Oliver had pro mised to bring the matter under the notice of'the Minister of Justice upon his arrival at: Wellington, and in the meantime he had defcired that a letter containing all the neces sary particulars should be forwarded. This wduld be done He had also seen the At torney General with respect to the drainage of "Stanley-street, and the advisability of Government- delegates j being appointed to attend the proposed conference. Mr Whitakor recommended that the conference should meet, and if it was found that the Government was liable for any expenditure the matter would receive fair consideration. He would therefore convene the conference at an early date. The Mayor's action, was approved. This concluded tho ordinary business.

The New Zealand Man ganese Mining Company (Limited).

A MEETING of the New Zealand Manganese Mining Company (Limited), was held on March 2, at the City Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street, Mr George,, Scott in the chair. Mr Alfred Anderson, the secretary, read tho notice convening the meeting, the object of which was to couiirm a series of resolu tions, altering the articles of association, the alterations being to the following effect:—That the directors might, when ever iv their discretion, they should see fit, absolutely sell all the estates, mines, rights, powers, buildings, &a., with the stock of miuerals and other property at any time belonging to the company in one or several lots, and at such price aud prices as they might think fit, provided that the whole amount of the price taken ou auy such sales should not be les3 than the total amount of the debts and liabili ties for the time beiug of the company, and after deducting such reduction as any creditor or creditors of the company might have made or agreed to make for their claims against the company; but ho purchaser under this article should be in any vay obliged or concerned to inquire as to tho amount of the said debts or liabilities or the observance of this proviso. Another article empo-wered the directors, uuder seal of the company, to execute all neces3ary a«recments : further, that the directors may at auy time resolve that the business of the company shall be discontinued, and after having "passed such resolutions they may proceed to wind up the affairs of the com pany in such a manner as they shall see

lit. The Chairman said the meeting was cal led to give effect to the resolutions passed at a previous meeting, embodying the above articles to be added to those of tho associa tion! He moved their confirmation, aud the tuotion was carried unanimously.

Supreme Court.—Yesterday.

CIVIL SITTINGS. (Before His Honor Mr Justice Richmond. ALEX. SMITH V. lIESRY PALHBE, Claim £3,000, for broach of contract, and a special claim of £3,000 for loss of prolita occasioned thereby. Messrs Izard and Alexander for plui ntiff, aud Messrs E. lleskcth and Armstrong for defendant. iifcer Mr Hcilceth finished his address to the jury yesterday afternoon, Mr Izard replied, and then His Honor summed up. The jury then retired, and after an hour's deliberation returned into Court with fiud ings upon the several issues submitted to them, tho whole being tantamount to a verdict for the plaintiff with damages assLSHcd at one shi'liug. Mr Izard asked His Honor to certify tl>at it was a proper case, up;m the grounds—(l) 1 hat it involve! several issues of law ; (2) trut it involved issues of act, disclosing suliici-'iit ; ivovap.ee sult'ercd by the plaintill. His Honor thought the jury had already decided tha question by awarding only nominal damages. Under such eircum stance-i he did not think he ought to certify for plaintiff's costs. Each party, therefore, would have to pay his own costs. The Court rose at G. 30 p. in.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT. This Day.

(Before J. E. Maedonaid, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF,

Fisher & Co. v. Jackson and Keddel, claim, £1 18s 4d, goods, costs 22s 6d ; Fraucis v. \V. Smith, claim £14, costs 4Gs; Il', (t. iwiugtou v. \V. ii. Frost and E. T. Brassy, claim £i 16s, costs 20s 6'd ; Auck land Timber Co. v. I'hos, H. Brown, claim £G 5s 9d, goods, costt 39 ; Hoare & Co. v J. Manouey, claim £1 lS.s 3d, goods, c.jsts, 12s; Walter (Stimpson v, Samuel Paseve, claim £8 15s Id, goods, judgment forfeit, coats 15s ; Upton aud Co. v. JaniLS T. Camp, claim, £3 4a lid, p. n., coats 435; Hallonsteiu Bros. v. T, Robinson, claim, £6 14s Cd, goods, judgment forfeit, costs 35a ; Jere liiiali Mahouey v. Jame3 Dompscy, claim, cush lent, judgment forfeit, costs, 9Ss ; L'red. B. Aughes v. Kenneth Kcrr, claim, £17 lGs, judgment forfeit, lGs costs. JUOCiJIE.NT SUMMONSES. Robert Dulfey v. Thomas Moylan.— Claim, £3 11s 2d.—Order to pay in seven ■'days. \ James E. Gilbert v. Eliza Potter.—Claim, £1018a Gd.—Order to pay in seven days. DEFENDED CASE. W. J. Hurst and Co. v. John W. Thorpe. —Claim, £15IlsSd., p. n.—Judgment con ferred, .costs, 3Ss. —Mr Dufaur appeared. - ADJOTJItNED CASES. ; Michael Sheehan y. John Hogau, claim £7 19s board. Adjourned to May 27th. N. Gt. Grant v. Samuel Coombes, £10 Is lid, balance account. Adjourned to next Court ■ day ; plaintiff paying coats. Meriigan v. Joiner, claim £2 lGs lOd goods. Adjourned for particulars till ueut Oaurt day. Braba ,zon& Fulljames v. James Partridge., claim £0 8j 4d, balance of account. Adjourned for a woek, plaintill'paying coats. Jolin JJ. Kllis v. L hades .loves, claim £3 13s Gd, judgment summons. Adjourned for a fort night. W. &G. Winstone v. Chas. Jones, claim £1G 16's, judgment summons. Ad journed for 14 days.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq. R.M.) DUUNICENNKSS. ! Four .persons were liucd five shillings bach for this ollonce, and two in 10s each kvilh cost.'. INDEOKNT ASSAULT. : Charles Alex. Martin was charged with indecently assaulting Rachel Fletcher, aud Ltriking and otherwise ill-treating her, on the 27th iast., ut Kyber-l'ass. Mr Tyler appeared for complainant, and Mr McUormiek iv defence. As two important witnesses were unable to be present, the case was adjourned until Monday. Dcfoudant was, admitted to bail, himself in £50, and two securities of £25 each. j THE TOTALISATOR CASES. Henry Richardson, James Corbett, Kich ard James Foltus, and Leonard Adams, again appeared iv answer to charges under tho Vagrant Act of ISGG, of playing with an instrument—to wit, a totalisator —in a game of chaucc in an open aud i>ub!ic place, viz., on Kllerslij Racecourse, on the 23rd of April. Tho case created an unusual amount of public interest, and the Court was crowded with gentlemen of the turf and idlers. The instrument was carefully brought into Court, and hoisted on a pedestal, to the admiring gaze of the spectators. Tho three first-named prisoners were charged together, and Adams separately. Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted on tho part of the police. Mr Ileaketh, for defendants, asked that they might bo permitted to stand be hind counsel, as the case was one of mis demeanour. He would make au applica tion to this effect, which was granted.

Sub-Inspector Pardy stated particulars, which have already boeu published in the STAK.

Mr Hesketh complained that the iufor niaiion was different to that read ou Satur day last. There was a wide dill'creuce be tween the two infoi matious. He was only prepared to moot the former charge. It appeared that a few words had been Iqft out of tlie present chargo and "play iug and bettiug " was inserted. Mr.Hesketh pleaded not guilty. Mr Cunningham, Do you appear Mr Brookfield ?

Mr kSrookiiold, I am merely a spectator,

Sub-Inspector Tardy asked to withdraw the charge against Kichard Jame3 Feltue, aa he was simply engaged a-i clerk to the defendants. The chargo agaiust Felttu yvas therefore withdrawn. Sub-Inspector Piirdy commenced to give a minute description of the instrument, its working, and its inlluence on the snpporters of " If ing Quail." Mr Heaketh objected as such explana tion was not oridence.

His Worthip thought that such evidence was admissablc as shewing what defendants did with the Totalisator, it was a very pretty thing, and the defendants might have exhibited it for sixpence to each person, that would not be uambling. ,Sub-Inßpector Pardy said he could show that it was a game of chance ; certain per sons expected to get £12 each, instead of which, to their chagrin, they only received three ; it His Worship liked, he would call Detective Jeffery who fully understood its mysteries and workings, aud all about tho silver bell at the top. Mr Hesketb. said the Sub-Inspector would indicate that the defendant* eudeavoured to " cheat and swindle," when the informa tion showed that it wag a game of chance ; if they were charged with conspiring to defiaud, he should be prepared to meet it.

a lli» Worship : Perhaps tho proceeds were intended for a charitable purpose.

Sub-In3pector Pardy said he would call evidence.

Francis J. Shortt, hairdresser, deposed that he went to Ellerslie races on the 23rd instant, and was attracted to the instrument; it was fitted up in an ollice, with a window at thn cud ; he could not distinctly see who sold him the ticket, a? he could ouly see a haud ; he asked for No. 7, handed in 103; ticket produced. There were four tickets issued at the time tho horses went to the starting prsl'. He went to see the race. King Quail, No. 7, won. He run back to the Totalisator. Mr KiisharcUoii called out, " 14 share on No. 7 ; gentlemen roll up and get your money." lie refused to take the amount, as only four tickets wera backed, and he had stuck on ten. Some complimentary language passed between them ; and he said there had been a run on King Quail. 14 was popped up. He .spoke about the police. Mr Hesketh objected to this. The ques tion was " What did the defendants do with the board?"

■\yitnes3: One of the defendants said, "Someono iv the crowd has altered the numbers."

Cross-examTuod by Mr Heskcth : Seven minutes (lapsed between his taking the ticket and returning to the tolalisalor. A crowd ot persons gathered round, but they were not purchasing tickets. Mr Richard ::ou did not tell the dividend, but said take your money, and ho held out a bundle of note*. Had received a summons to appear here. Never was summoned under tho Vagrant Act. Wa-i not treated exactly as the" defendants. He simply paid down good money in anticipation of a lucky ticket. Eventually ho got his fourth of the money, £12. Wai satislied. Did not know what the others got. To Sub-Inspector Pardy : He carried on a conversation with Richardson. Wm. ltoth, bootmaker, of Auckland, deposed to beiug at Ellerslie races on the day in question. He backed No. 7 ; paid 10-<. He was only away two minutes. There were only 4 on it. He was the fourth. He was rather suspicious, and as soon as King Quail won he ran to the board, and it wai altered to 14. His share ought to have been £12, the fourth of £48. Wm. Rooert K. Churton, clerk, was at the Racecourse. Saw the machine. Re membered St. George's Handicap beiug run. He looked at the numbers, md imme diately after the race saw 4. lie saw it from the Grand Stand.

To Ivlr Hesketh : lie did not take a ticket. Could distinctly see what took place. The total was 107.

To His Worship : He observed it from a feeling of curiosity, aud having a ratiug book, he calculated the numbers to ascer tain what each man would get.

Tom Wrigley was next examined,

His Worship : Thoniai, I suppose. Witness : No, your Worship, plain Tom. lie proceeded. Did not take a ticket, but noticing the alteration in the numbers, he asked Mr Richardson to explain, and was told to niiud hi 3 own business.

Mr Uesketh : Instead of telling us how the thing was worked, we are told how it was not worked.

Richard James Feltus deposed that de fendants were on the race-course with the totaliaator. lie was inside as clerk to the defendants. Richardson received themonoy ■Mid Corbett worked the machine. He made entries and stamped the tickets. He entered 107 at 10s, accordiug to instructions. There were 14 subscribers to King Quail entered after tho race.

Mr Hesketh coutended that this mode of extracting evidence to show that defendants were playing with the intention of cheating was unfair to the defendants, who were simply playing a game of chance. Mr Feltus : The business was done in a shanty, lie did not see the races. Was not interested beyond his office. His en trance fee to the course was paid. Did not understand the working of the totalisator. Was not initiated. Was paid a sovereign for his day's work, not as the son of an c Id colonist. The second day he waa locked up and got uo pay. He was taken up as being a rogue aud vagabond. It was very stat tliug, but a meaningless charge.

Detective Jeffrey gave evidence as to his surprise, acd gave a minute description cf the instrument. Heard complaints. Went in at the end and found the three defen dants, Richardson, Corbett, and Foltus. Corbett handed him the tickets, Feltus showed him the book and explained his position, and the other defendants oper ated.

1 his was the case for the prosecution. Mr Hesketh addressed the Court in defence, and argued that, according to sub section 7 of the Act, the Racecourse was not a public place ; it was private property, to which the public were admitted, but to which tho Jockey Club might admit or refuse persons. Mr Hcsketh argued this, and the question, a game of chance, at con siderable length, and then dealt with the whole case upon its merits.

Ilia Worship ruled that it was a game of chance, ami that the Racecourse was a public ]ilace. Mr llcskoth having made some further remarks, chiefly in mitigation of the penalty, His Worship said, there were many games which might be played innocently on a Racecourse, but in the majority of game*, and the means used, it was evident, ns in the present instance, the machines might bo tampered with and persons cheated. He felt that ho could not give a less punish ment than one mouth's imprisonment with hard labour. The prisoners were thcu removed. A SECOND CASE. Leonard Adams surrended his bail, and appeared in answer to a charge under the Vugrant Act of 1866, with playing and betting in a game of chanco with an instrument called a Totalizer, on the 23rd inst., iv an opsu place, to wit Ellertlio racecourse. Mr llosketh and Mr Tyler appeared for defendant, and pleaded not guilty. (Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the case, and explained that the instrument Was dillbrcnt from that iv the last case, and tho mode of working it did'erout. Mr Jlesketh asked if similar evidence was to be accepted in this case, if so, he was not prepared to meet the charge. His Worship ruled that if an instrument could be so u-od as to admit an element of chanco, with the possibility of cheating, and lie was prepared to take evidence that the apparatus might be used iiufnirly. Sub-Inspector Lardy suggested that the witnesses should be heard, lie could prove that the 2S paid for tickets and received no returns. Mr Hesketh said if ho could hlicw that the «;iiiic was fairly played and disprove any evidence of trickery it would not assist the defendant. Ilia Worship said that such evidence would be o£ service, an it would remove the element of fraud, and leave it as one of chance. Sub-Inspector P:\rdy s.iid he ouly wished to biing such evidence as to ahew that this was a game of chance. Mr Tyler naked whether evidence would be produced to sbcw that there was an attempt to cheap. Sub-Inspector Partly explained that be only ititended to hlicw how the {,'.llllO was played. Charles Bowden, deposed to being on the race-course, and took two ticket at; 5s each j he paid the money to another per son, and received the ticket from Adams, the numbers were placed on the board ; returned at the closo of the race, saw defendont with a paper upside down ho was making marks-, ho said, "Stop that came." Witness then de scribed the positions of himself and Adams. Tho winning horse was Sauutcrtr. Ho seized Adams' hand after the paper was on the table, and t|ic polico wore present. He talked about appointing a committee. Cross-examined by Mr U(g<eth : Drew I and 5. Was away about live minuteo, Ran across tho oir.e before tho ruca was finished. Did not see Adams take the paper off the board; there were live or six around him. TTc was at the back. Saw him marking the paper with a pencil. He would swear that ho saw him mark tho paper while bringing it round. Adams said, "la Sauutcrcr the winner V lie was tlinn going to pay the money. This was after ho saw him with thu paper. Don't think the race could bo seen from the totnlisator.

After further evidence, tho prisoner was sentenced ti one month's imprisonment, with hard labour.

Mr Arthur Sketchley.

The announcement that Messrs Stccle and O'Brien have been so fortunate as to securo tlie celebrated " Mrs Brown " for a series of readings in which the ludicrous experiences of that wonderful woman arc narrated, will be received with satisfaction by the lovers of humourous literature and clever mimicry. The enterprise of Messrs Stcelc and O'Brien is such as to render them thoroughly de serving of warm support, and we trust they will receive it. Mr Arthur Skctchley's fame has preceded him, and mauy of his writings are familiar in our mouths as household words. Whether he is describ ing, in his inimitable way, the adveutines experiences and feelings of Mi's Brown at the seaside, the spelling bee, on a donkey, or as.a lodging-house keeper, ho is equally entertaining. The encomiums that have been passed upon his poi fonnaucca by the leading English newspapers are sufficient to stamp his reputation. The "Moniing Post" says " he is an excellent reader ; his comic variety of facial expression, his droll diver sity of intonation, and his surprising com mand of ridiculous ic'iomatic phrases, which he utters with unerring volubility, all com bine to give dramatic spirit and life like interest to hi 3 exposition of charac ter. He may be credited with an accu rate kuowlcdge of his eccentric heroine, to whom he does the fullest justice." Tho " Standard " says :—" To hear Mrs Brown and not laugh—not to laugh most, however, when she is most serious, is impossible." Tho Brighton "Observer" says: "Mr Arthur Sketchley, inhispopulav recitations, infuses such life into his delineations of her character, that to hear himdoscribe tho old lady's sayings and doings, her thoughts and impressions, her joys and troubles, brings tho querelous damo so vividly before the audience that it is hard to con ceive one is not listening to the poor woman herself." Other leading English papers have given him equally eulogistic notices. . : ■■ -

During his travols in the South Island, " Mrs Brown " has been studying the pecu liarities of men and things, and has publi shed her impressions in a little book. Speaking of therailways in the South Island, Mrs Brown says : " The railways i 3 orful slow, but better thau a coach, but I never did smell auy.tbiny wuss than the coals, as Browtr says v nasty soft rubbish, I must say, as I do think, New Zealiu' will be more comfortable in a 'undrcd years 'ence, not but wot they've got hevery think out from Ingland, includin' railways down to mixed picklea." Of Dunedia she says : " Dunediu 'aye got lovely views all round* but a deal too 'illy to please me, a9 am werry oftin obligated upon the 'ill to turn like the lsojer in song, not to wipe away a tear, but. to take breath and mop my face." Timmyroo she considers ';a. deadly lively sort of a 'ole." "It's worry interesting, no doubt," she says, "to sco a country in it 9 iufaocy, as they calls it, but for my part I prefers them a3 is grown up, 'cos we all knows as infancy is a deal of trouble, and in general noissy, and requires a deal of nussin' and husbin', and did ought to bo kept to themselves, particular with their teeth a-coming, and so it is with these 'ere countries, as aint out of the nussery." She regards the "parties" in Christchurch as "a upper crust lot," and concludes a very racy.and original description of the Middle Island with the remark that "no doubt .New Zealin' will do credit to 'er Mother country, as are givin' 'er plenty of credit,"

Alburnia Gold Mining Com pany's Annual Meeting.

The anu'ial meeting of the Alburnia Gold Mining Company (registered) was held this afternoon iv the large room cf the Insur ance Companys' building, Mr Thomas Mac ffarlane (chairman of directors), presiding. Shareholders wore present.

The following report was presented : — "The directors have pleasure in again meeting the shareholders with a satisfac tory statement of |accounts for the year just closed. The returns from the mine for the past year exceeded those of the previous year, owing to tho discovery of a rich run of gold iv December last. From the anuexnd statement of profit and loss, it will bo seen that the profit on the year's work was £21,057 0s lid. ; out of which £19,000 or £2 7s Gd per share, was paid in dividends. Iv June last the services of Mr Radford, the present energetic mine manager, were secured, and soon after appointment, his attention wjis directed to the large quantity of fair crushing stone which the miue was capable of producing. Mr Radford repre sented that a Company liice the Alburuia, liaviuy a property second in area on the Hold, should not be dependent for dividends upon chance iiuds of rich patches of stone, when it is known that an almost unlimited quantity of good average quartz can be raised and made to pay, if only cheap crushing power were available. After careful inquiry, the Directors decided upon obtafuing a crushing plant, and ac cordingly purchased the Prince Alfred But tery. The plant has since been put in thorough repair, aud the number of stampers increased to 23. It is worked by a turbine, and, from its position, close to the Moaua taiti tramway, is the most suitable, as well as the cheapest, plant which could have boeu obla nod for the Company, The miue manager's report, annexed hereto, enters fully into details of work done during the past year aud that proposed for the future. The area of the Company's claim has been further extended, and, at the same time, rendered more compact by the purchase of tho Now North Clunes and Watchman claim. The Rcscrvo Fund has been made up to the original amount of £4,000. At this meeting Mr R. Patterson retires from the Director ate, and, being eligible, offers himself for re election. Thp Directors recommend the appropriation to the Board of the usual sum of £250 for its services during the current year. For the Directors, TiIOS. MACFFAKLANS, Chairman."

'i^ho Miue Manager's report and tho balance-sheet were also submitted. The latter shewed that the receipts for tho past year, iucludiag a credit balance from the prebediug term of £799 5s lid, had ampuutcd to £33,0(j2 15s, of which £29,175 15s' Gd was obtained from tho various cruphings of quartz. The expenditure had absorbed £32,936 3s 7d, leaving a balanco in the Bank of £1,020 11s sd. The largest items among tho disbursements were as follow:—Paid in dividends (£2 7s Gd per share) £19,000, and mine expenditure, £11/112 5s sd.

The Chairman, iv moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said that as the result of frequent visits to the mine he could safely assort that tho company waa iv a very satisfactory condition, aud with good prospects of a proaporous future. After refcrriug to a proposed mode of treat ment of what whs termed inferior quartz, he Btated that there was a strong proba bility of steady dividends being paid at no distaut period. He positively denied the report that the fluctuations which had tukqn placo in the price of the stock were due to bis sales and purchasers, for he had ncvor speculated with his shares. He had every conlideuce iv the mine, and he meant to stick liinily to what interest ho had 'iv it. (Applause). The gentleman paidia tribute of praise to the manager (Mr Uadtord), and after expressing the wish that a more friendly spirit should be evinced tt wards each oilier by directors and managers of the various mines, he ooncluded by stat ing the directors' firm resolve not to pay any dividends out of the reserve funds, as hail been suggested by some people. Mr. F. A. White seconded the motion. Iv doing so, he stated his opinion that a niili- Oicut amount of dead work was not douc in the nline.

The resolution was unanimously agreed ;o, '

Mr R. Patterson was re-elected to the directorate, and Mr T. L. White w;'.s re appointed auditor. This concluded the proceedings.

Waste Lands Board

TIIE fortnightly niectlnc of tho Auckland Waste Lands lioaid was held this afternoon. EfCscnt : Messrs. D. A. Tole(ii) the cliair), Messrs. J. May, Moat, B. Tonks, J. C. Firth.

Addition to Board's Estate.—The chairman reported that since the hint moot ing 81,000 acres of laud in Hokianga, Upper Wairoa, Wbangnrei, Thames, Coroinandel, Taupo, and Poverty Bay, had been added to the Boards estate plans would be sub mitted at the next meeting.

APPLICATIONS. —Letter fiom Mr Fisher, of Pukckuia, asking for exchange of ceme tery situ. It was agreed thnt Mr Fisher be informed that the Board had no power to dual with tho implication.—Letter from Mr Dcnuison, Epsom Koad Board, aakiii" for a spritig reserve at Epsom, Agreed to set it apart as a water reserve — Letter from Mr J. A. Walkor, Helensville, asking for ft hot spring sito to be re served. 'I he Chairman said he hud replied that the Board would reserve it iv tho interests of the public.—Letter from Mr Gallagher, writing from Taupo, asked for the lease of a hot bath there. The letter was- referred to Mr Mitchell, Purchase Agent.—Application from Mr Kico, Board of Education, asking for two acres at Matakana for school site. Granted — Loiter from Mr J. Maxwell, Hokianga, asking permission to cut dead kauri timber from Omutarca block, and olleriug to pay for right. Matter defered. —Mr Clark, chairman of Tauranga County Couucil, pointing out tho advisability of holding the sttlss of Taurauga lands at Tauranga. A letter from the iiou. Minister of Lands, was also read supporting tho idea. The applica tion was refused, it being considered that the revenue would sull'er thereby.—Major Stoney, of the Wade, asked permission to temporarily occupy three acres of land at Tekura. Agreed that Mr Jfairburn be com nnuiicated with on the subject.—Applica tions from Messrs Wright (of Eaglan) and Loo for Crown grants were referred to the Lands liangor for report. (Left sitting.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING- STAB, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1880.



"Wanted. WANTED, a Cleaner for Parnell District Bchoal: information rereading tho same to bo bad at Mr. llobiosan'a, Chemist, PiirfieU; applications to bo in by 4 p.m., Friday next, ANTED, two stroug Youths.— Apply "free Press." High etrcot. WANTED, an C-pcricnced Housemaid; must bo a good neodlowonian.—Mrs Ireland, Hulmo Court, Parnell. WANTED, Tailors, Tnilorosses and Apprentices -Apply Mr Bell, at V. B. Robinson's Aucfcland Clothing Factory. ANTED, Ten good Pick and Shovel Mon.—Apyly'at tho Tunnol, Waitak«rel Contract, Taylor and Danahor. ANTED, a strong Lad to make him selc Rcnfrnliy usofc!. — It. Keoves, Batcher, Victoria-street. WANTED, a tiood Improver to the Cabinotmakin_.-IL Jonos, Shorlland strect. _ WANTED, a smart young Girl —Apply to Miss Halnca, Tobaccon'st, Q_«en -Btro-t. \\7ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply v V to Mrs MoMaator, Qneon-stroot. WANTED, a smart Boy for opening oystors.—Apply New Oyster faloon, CJnoon-streot, next to Tucker's, Butchor, Qneen stro^t. W" ANTED, a good General Servant tor a fow weeks in tho country. Must bo a goad laundress.—R. C. Oreonwuod. WANTED, by~a Man, a Situation as Cook In a country hotel. Good refor. encos.— Addrpps J. Cocklin, 3t»r Office. VV ANTED, three Gentlemen lodgers, V » or a Carried Conple, and one Gentlp, man ; terms niolcrato.—Adilroaa Mrs Scouller- SomcreotPlaco, ofTKowe-stroet. f , Baker ; also, a ■ V'V. Young Man to work in a Flour-mill.— Apply 'o John l.»mb, Fort-street. WANTED, a Horse-power, to drive a ilax-miU.—Apply to W. Pray, Onehunga. ANTED, a smart Girl, for house and noedlo work.—Spring Cottago, Parnell Bfoo. | WANTED, a General Kervaut.— Apply .._' office of this paper. Vll7 < A.NTiiD, a respectable, middle-aged TT- woman as Housekeerar.— Apply "" be tween 7 and 8 p.m. on Friday to C. u'_cary, 'Gtu'ndry-street, Newton, opposite Karangahape Water works. ._-_ ANTED, a respectable Girl about 16 or 17.—Mra G, Winstono, William-street. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mibb Christie,top of Shortland-Stroet. WANTED, Young Lady about 18, who can do housework and a little elementary English toaching. Salary about £2 per month. Would bo treated as ono of tho family.—Apply "A.X.," Star Office. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant for a private family noar town; no'jouDg children.—Apply at this Office for address. WAITED, a Situation as a Milliner, 15 years experic .cc, jiufc como from England.—Address " J.S. W." ;< t r Ofllco.



Wanted. WANTED to Let, for a term, at Mount Albort, Four-roomed Cottage ; over an aero of garden.—X C. Greonwood, Auctioneer. ANTED KNOWN, Mrs Hamilton, above St. Stephen's Church, Pomonby Real, seeks pupiU for Knglish or Music; terms moderate. . TXT"ANTED to Lot, an S-atalled otable, T 7 iv the city.—Apply A. Mackie, Roya Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, uurham- Bt.xet. WANTED, the People of Auckland to Know thut Mrs Barry has just oponed a New Lot of Fancy Baskets and Cradles; also f'bildron's Clothing. Drapery, &c. Cradles from 3i each.—Hob 3oa-street, three doors up from Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRI. son, Asphaltor, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-House-stroot West, between Hob3on and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at : tended to on tho shortest notice. .Also, a Large Stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. ANTED KNOWN.—A Good Supply of Firstclars Fresh Butter at Mrs Grlco^a, J3roccr and Fruiterer, Nowmai-ket. \TTANTED"to Sell, New Light Spring V v Cart, Harness, and norse, £35.—Apply 11. Anderson, Maginn's Factory. Albert-street. WANTED to Sell Cheap, a Double Barrel BJj.C.F.—Apply Star Office TXTANTED KNOWN.—G. Htomk ia a y V Buyer of Game at current priceg. ANI'ED k'JN OWN.—Flags for bale cheap—Royal Stundord of Englanrl, 23 by 12 feet; Uorman, Black Had and (White. 12 by G feot.-M. Niccol, Wharf, or T. K. Duranco, at Arch Clack and Sons. W"'~ANTa~D~K MOWN. —Satin. Hats richly Trimmed, 4s 6d; Velvet and Satin Bonnets, from 10s Cd; Children's Hats, from GJ, worth Is. Cheap Frillinga, Boots, &c. —Mrß_VV]iUohoad, Milliner, Newton. WANTED, a Partner, with £ 20(7cairi^l, to enter into ft iirst-olass business (guaranteed).—Apply, " A.G.," Stab Office. WANTED, Tendora for the Erection of Five-roomed Cottago. — Apply Stab OfUocs ■ \~ftT A N T JS L>" Tho Ladies to know that thoy ran buy Undcr v-oar at Jobs thun manufacturers' prices at tho Now Establishment, 174, Quocn stroet (opposito tho Thistlo Hotel). yg~ a. n t k dT Tlio Ladies to come and see the Newcat and Latest Fashions In Millinery at the Now Kstab lishment, 171, Queen-atreot (opposito the Thistlo Hotol_ WANTED, Residents near tho For esters' Arms Hotel to refrain from Bignlng a Petition now being hawked in the neighbourhood by Murray tho browor. and Forstor the plumbar, ti.l thoy hear my oxplan aiion.-H. Phillips. ■ WANTED KNOWN, Cheap 'limber can now bo Purchaeed at tho Yards of D. Goldlo, Albert-street, closo to Dock. He having purchased between 300,0U0 and 400,000 feot of Seasoned Timber on advantageous torms, will bo prepared to givo customers the benefit of hia purchase. ANTKD KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company have on hand such lari<o stocks of timber of every description, tOßOtho- with Sashos, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, thoy aro compollod to sell. Now is tlio time to build. Prosent prices can only continue until tho hoavy stocks aro pold. Job lots of second class. Face cuts, Slabs, &c. i< ii-owood 23 Gd por load. Sawdust and shavings r. c. WANTKL) KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Sh nglea. House Blocks, Palicgs, Posts, Rails, am Firowood in their Yard, Ciutom-houso-strcet' West, opposite end of Hobson-atroot. N.B.—Tho Increasing demand for Whito Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. YVJT ANTED KNOW N. To Ai.ii iw Want of Montiy.—L. H. Nen megen Is prepared to advance tbo oaino on personal or any othor neourity, rppayablo by W'uokl/ iDStalmenta.—Note tho address: 165, Qucon-street, opposite the SavinßS Bank \i7ilEKE shall we get our Boots in it ftitnro? Why, at the Cheap Boot Shop, corner ot Upper Queen street and Market Kntranco, wlioro wo buy for cash at tlio cheapest posHiblo rat", and got a flrst-clafs article No booking to pay for. Como ono, come nil, and boo for youraclvea. A largo stock to Belect from. YVT ANTKD "k JV OW N, a flrat-clasa Stock of Cloths an dT weeds; good workmanship and modorate prices are the distinguishing feataroa of " Tho Pantheon," FOPD, Tailor. IC6. Oueen-streei. mo BOOTMAKERS—Wanted to Let, a JH a Shop and Dwelling, without Stock, now in tho occuuation of Mr Oatcs, Boot-maker, Queon street, Oncliunga, and doing a Rood T'rado.—Apply to Mitjs u'i3rien, on tho premises. For Saie. gJIOR SALE or Lease, at East Tamahi, a) a compact litfe Farm of IGO acrc9, with Ifouso. and oil necessary out-buildings.—Tanner ar.d Kva:is, Kstate Agonts, 14, Quoen-strcot. TT^OR SALK. Waikato, 73 Acr.'S fronting tbo JL river, subdivided in Paldock, Orchard, &c.; «ood house and out-buildinga; prico only £2GO. -Tanner und Kvano, 71. Qoccn-stroet. gpioK SALE, in {;°°d repair, a Foul i roomed Cottage, with scuilory and a rfbod well; ground, 33 feet wi'lo nnd 100 feot dcop. Freehold proporty. Price, £120.—Apply to Mr Poulter, Kden Torrooo, New North Rosd. |J> 0 R SAI E, a Four-roomed Cottage, W: with a good mirdon attached.—Apply to MrR Stevenson, Welling-on -street, near tbe bridjjo. |H OITSALE, a Farm of 23 acres of first m^ cla»s Ijind, with comfortab o Cottages and Out-buildlnßß,rsituated on the Pah Road, Epsom.—J. M. und J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Qaoon-Btrect. 17^oITsTlE, nu Original Selection of 145 JJ Acres, about two miles from little Omaha harbour by a Rood road ; steamer twicoa week; land )it>H to tho Hnnny side, facing to and with largo frontaoro to tho sea, and surrounded by old settlers; one corner cf tho property runs down to a email covo or bay; Land goo.l, but a liUlo broken; mixed bush und pohutukawa; supposed to cntain coal as it crops out iv several places. Prico (cash), £125: or, by instalments, 20s par acre.—J. Angus, Nowmarkst. N S~ALE, 143 bags Bonedust, ex 'Syron,' first quality.—Georgo Sibbin, Merchant and Auctioneer. •. li^Oß SALE, a First-class Farm, near B. Auckland, on very easy terms.—Apply sixtli houH-3 on right-hand side of Llncoln-streot, Ponsonby. FOR SALE, near the Reservoir, and hii.ioinintr tho Railway Station, Mount Eden Road, tho remaining five or six Allot ments, most admirably situated cither for business or villa sites, at a low price.—H. Partington. FOR LKASFI, a Restaurant and Boarding House, now doing a good business, with 28 bads and every oonvonionce requisite. Terms oasy.— B. Par ting ton. TT^OR SALE, in nearly every part of city or x tuburbvfour. five, six, seven, andoight roomed Houses.—H. PartingtOD, House and Land Agont, Stichbury'B Bullding3. FOR SALE, a seeond-haud Omnibus in good repair; suitable for Town or Saburb-5 —Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Bliiott-street. sq«;n-CHQICK LITTLE FARM of 28 acres *joo\j of Iho richest volcanio soil allcloared and ploughablo, substantially fenced in six paddocks, and iv gm?s, &o.; never-failing stroam of watery House of four rooms, Dairy, Stable, Barn, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-stroet. ■PIKO— Capital Houso of Five Rooms, with c*«"*uvj largo outbuildingfl, well, pump, tank, &c, and Allotraont with a f rontago of 60 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 foet; laid out as garden and orchard. Terms as agreed. Twonty-flvo mlnut* a' walk from Qnoon-stroot. — S. Vailo. Houso and Land Agent, c<hortlan<l-st.B .CA(\(\— HOU3K of Eight Rooms (well-built *JUU and in good ropsir), with Btablo, loft, Bhed, well, &c, and tlireo allotments, having frontages to three streets. Prico, £100. Twonty flvo minutes from the Post Oflloe.—S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-stroet. pa VRU FUOT.—Largo Allotment 61 x 136 * ± foot, 10 minutts' walk from Post-ofHco.—• S. Vailo, Land and Housa Agont, yhortland stroot. SO 9 k.— COTTAGK of four rooms, with allot- XjAAO m ont 33x92, good well. &a Torms as acrrocd. 25 minutes from Post-offico.—S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. .(.'9 Kn.—Suburban Cottago cf throo good-sized ~jUU rooms, tank, &o , with ono aore of rich volcanic land, fenced and planted in threo div'sions; good view. Terms easy as agrrod.— S. Valo, House and I/and Agont, Shortland-st. P'OR SALE (REMARKABLY CHEAP), A Compact jSLAND of about 103 acrosgood land ; good house, orchard and vinery: about tvvolvo miles from Auckland. Steamers pa"s threo or four times daily. A Nice Littlo FARM of 00 acres-ono -half cultivated, and a good flvo-roomed houso, &c, upon it, iv the Wainui district. Prico very low. A Good FARM of 151 acre.", largro orchard, good houso, and Bulldings-tnino miles by road and twelve by water—with good creek front age. A Snug HOMKBTEAD of 160 acres good land houso and buildings: paddocks feno d with quick thorn fences; stock, implements, &c, &c. All really Cheap. Distanco about thirty miles from town. Owner leaving for Kngland. ONE HUNDRED ACRKS GOOD LAND— forty acres in crass and fenced, balance bush and fern—at Papatoito: thirteen miles from town. Price very low. . Two Good NEW" COTTAGE■< of five rooms each, in Newton. Also, two Rood Allotments, 3! x 100 feet each, drained and planted with choice t-ees. Ono Allotment, 31 x 100 fnet, corner of Commercial Road and Great North Roa'l, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, 8, Qusen-strekt. XjlOR SALE (TO ARRIVE), iT LOWEST MARKET PRICES, WIIOLKSALE, Per Brigantines' Peerlees' and' Roderick Dhu' -15 TONS OF MEEK'B AND MO3ILL'} OATMBAL 2,500 SACKS PRIME MILLING OAT 3 To be followed by regular shipments throughou the peaaon. " McKENZIE & ROSS. Auckland, April 29,1880.



Pubiic Notices. Ty ri T\ ENN ES, .THKittEEAT MA.CHINKUMPORTKR, IS NOBODY'S AGBNT I mports Direct the following Machikes Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Friater & RoßSiuan Princess of Wales Wcrtheim Homo Companion, the New Yv heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttlo Co 's New G rover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makkub, All of which aro for Sale on Weekly Payments of 2/C. One Month's Free Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by the best Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. Those aro some of the advan aßoa of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUKKN-STRHKT BUSHMANS' HOME Boarding House and Refctauiu,«t, Liltlo Queen street, op posite the Dock. Jn^n T. Rridjjewater, having taken the above 01>i Kstabliahed Business, begs respectf ullyto solicit the patronage of his fricncts and the public. J.T.B. his had several years' exp-rienco in the Australian Colonies, and c*a Kimranteo every convenience and comfort CO Bo ardors and Visitors, Meals may bo had at all Hours ot the Day and Night. Good Beds. ■C?T (\ t0 *1000 LENT, on Building Society 3wJLvr principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgage? and Loans negotiated, Soo List ot Properties ior Salo on 4th page.— C. Williama.m, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Soyon per cent, allowed on money deposited or investment. PIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS For Salo or Hiro on terms to suit all Buyers—Weekly cr Monthly Payments. All kinds of Musical Instruments Exchanged, Tuned or Repaired.—WKßß'3 Music Saloon, Wellesley-Btreek • ■ MES PERROW, late of Short'e, Queen . street, begs to Intimate to her f i iends end the ladies of Auckland, that she has taken th:so Premises in Upper Qucon-streot, two doors abovb Dampikh's, where she intends carrying on the Business ot Milliner and Dress maker. Ordors oxeoutod on tho shortest notice. rgIHE BRIDGEWATER COAL-MINE, NEAR MIRANDA REDOUBT. Mr J. Footb Las mado up hifl mind to offer this VALUABLE MINE (about 1,200 acres nil ploughablo land) asa freehold FOR SAbK, • r to form a Company.—tha,t is to say, tho whole of tho Workiug Plant, consisting of one Stnaiucr, three Barnes, all the Machinery, which is in good working ordefr, and th&pepdt in Auckland,, Wocan got out two hundred tons per weak, and' tharo is now a good market for the coals. All trials have been p'oved by tho Government in. respect of analysing' the' Coals, tho Hemetito Iron, tho Bluo Flats Iron, the Diamond Jron, and Firo Clay and limestone,..ln-1 unlimited quantity; and thoro is .a good report from Mr Perry, of tho Sheffield Iron Works, Eng land. This property has been opened three miles by two, and tho Seam of Coal now being worked at is FIFTY-TWO FttßT thick, br'eirlo3 two more Seams under th's. It is esti mated to contain FOURTEttN MILUON Ui,CO;),OOO)_TONS of COAL on the top strata, the wholo property lying in a basin. And now, gentlemen, this is a good and honest investment for your money, and any person wishing for further information can have it by calling at Mr J. Foote'n Jiopfit. and. if desired, ho will accompany them to .view the property; or apply to Mr Phillips, Manager of Mangineso Mine, or U. H. MoKenzio, Ksq.. whero they cari eec Mr XVrri 'v report of tho qual.ty and quantity' of the Iron. ' • -: J AS., FOOTB,1 1. : ,.-.1 ; .Miranda Coal Depdt, Auckland. April 27,' 1830.' 'i./^V'T' TN; TIIE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. MOftRIN & CO., GROOKRS, AUCK LAND. . ■ >. Wo, tho undersigned, Trustees in the above j&statxvbayo Sold to Mr Robart Ne&l, Theatre Hoyal Buildioga, Queon and Victoria: streets, the Tea and Grocery Bua essof J. C. Morrin and Co., also all Debts duo to the Kstatoi and- Mr Robert Ko.4.is the only person entitled to rccelyo tha^anie. k '■'■>■ ' G W OWITN ■ -) -Trustees in the , v. w. uvvitw Ijcstato of J. C. j lIKRMAN;RBOWN J Morrin ; & Co. 1 rpEA .AND GROCERY,E^TABLISII ., MSNT, , ..... : . . ; Theatre Roval BoiLnit^GS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREETS, . Auckland.' ROBERT NIS'AIi, having purchase! tho Busi ness of J. C. Morrin and Co., begs respectfully to solicit the Patronago of the Customors of tho late nrm,assurlng them that everything sha'l ba dono on his part to merit a. continuance of tho same. : .■ -, : . . ■ .;| ■. . ... : Orders Delivered Free in Town and Suburbs. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, : Legally Qualified1 MKDICAL PRACTITIONER. ' Disponsaryand Surgery: Top of Grey-Btrceti . 1 Hours of Attendance: ---10 to 12 a.in., 2 to 4, and 7 to 0 p.m. rTIIIAJNK yoii 'Friends for Kindness. We; JL will work for yon tho best wo can a short time longer.—L. W. &Co , Gem Gatlery. "VTOTICE.—J. B. Massey. Foilcr-maker _Ul and Smith, wishos tho Public to know that ho lias storied in the above-named business, in the premises lately occupied by Mr Partingtpn at the bottom of Oootstrcctand Marketplace, and is prepared to do all kinds of Boiler Work and ijonerhK'Smithing. Agricultural linDlo mints lna'lo and repaired. Grave Fences and Ornamental-.PaUisdduig 0.1 -hand or made to order. G^OJOTBALLI 7FQOTBALL! WV W. TCOBTNBO>T, TOBiCCONIET, 98, QUEKN-STREET, Has on hard a Largo Assortment of Rugby Footballs. Vanity Fair, Richmond Gem, and Old Judgo Tobaccos and Cigarottcs. Solo agent for tho Cclobrat:d Club-Bouse Cigtt*. XTTARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Bega to inform his friends and the public ho has resumod Business in tho Old Prcmisos, known as "Thomson's lomporanco Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronaxo he has always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hiro. , ; . ... ...'... —w - \ ■ .'••, '' N" E W M AGAZIN.ES! NEW MAGAZINRS! MtW MAGAZINES ! NKW MAGAZINKBI NEW MAGAZINES 1 The Undersigned has now On Sale, " I.eisuro Honr," fo^ 1579 " Sunday at Home," for 1579 "Infants' Magazine," for 1879 " Children's; Friend.": for 1379 . ■ "Tho Prize." for 1879 "Little Wide-A wake." for 1879 "Tho Sunday Masazinn," for 1879 "Good Words," ior 1879 "Family Herald," for 1579 "London !-'ociety," for IS7S . " Day of llost," for 1879 . . "Golden Childhood," for 1879 " Chattorbox," for 1879 " Once A Week," for 1879 Ktc. ' Ktc. Bra A few of LETT'S POCKBT and ROUGH ; l)J AHIKK on Hand,, and Offered at Hedi/ord Ratks. EDWARD WAYTE, ! IMPORTER OP ■ BOOKS AND STATIONARY 100, QUEEN-STEEET, AUCJKLAND I | , . mnE A LPHA IZTOTEL, KIHIKIHI, WAIKATO. ' L. a A L L I N, Proprietor, Visitors and (Travellers -will meet with Com • fortfcbio Accommodation. Looso Boxes. Good Stabling.) iC —I — — ' fTIHE undersigned, having taken over tlie ', _ Business lately carried on by. Mr J. , Tucker, hopes by etrict atfontion to .business to merit a sharacftbo support so liberally awarded to his predceeaeor. i JOHN BURGWS6, • -! Shipping and Family ButOiier. Near Theatro Royal, Queen-street, Auckland. 1 Families waited on for ordors in town or suburbs ! ■ miMBER ! TIMBER !—REDUCTION, I JL IN PRICE. I The Shortland Saw-mill Company hav,e no immonse Btocks. but will meat tho market by selling at Lowest Current Rates. The quality of their Timber is well known. Tongued and Grooved and Rusticated Boarding not to be surpassed in New Zealand. Special lines in • Second-class.—Costom-HoUso-streot West, 3rd April, 1880. , . TMPROVEMENT 1 IMPROVEMENT 1 . R. H, BARTLBT^T. <. J Respectfully calls the attention of the people of Auckland to the fact that he is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs st reasonable " prices, at his studio, Qoeen-street, Auckland. This process was firßt discovered by Mr Hem, a ' popular photographer in Boston, Mass.. U.S.A., and. has bjen practised by him since 1861. Ail though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much cweful manipulation, the result is very satisfactory and pleasing as t well as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. Ho guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as timo and climate has no damaging eflect ou them. Pleaao call and inspect oui worlr.



Public Notices. THE good People cannot let us go jus yet.— h. W. & Co. TIT ATS! HATS! HATS 500 Ladioa' Straw Ha's, all shapes and sizes, a from G:l to Is and upwards; Flowers, Id oacl and upwards ; Feathers, Cd to Is and upwar.lß Ribbons fld per yard and upwards; Muslir Curtains and Handkerchiefs in groat variety cheap ; Rezalta Shirts, 2s Gd and 2s Dd: Wide Grey Bheeting, 13 Id per yard. Other Milliner) and Drapery equally cheap ta bo had at The Cheap Mußlin House, Grcy-stroot. Mr3 HBNDERSO.V, Milliner and Creesmakor, miIREE Days longer at the Gem Gallery. X Clones on Saturday. . TO-OTICE OF PARTNERS 111 P. Ihe underslsned have, nt this date, entered into Muiual Partnership for carrying on thr Bus'ness of a Furniture and Ironmouxcry Marl atParncll. Auo'sland, under the stylo of "Rout and Evans." f gAiMUEr , ROUT (Signed) i JOUN KVAN3 Witness: Thos. J. Tlarbuit. Auck:and, April 20th, ISBO. DAILY Matinees at the Gem Gallery. Work dono equally well in all weathers. — — DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challiaor House, Pitt-street, oppo3ito Groy-fctreot, where ho may bo Consulted bo tween tho hours o£ 8 and 10 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m., and after 0 p.m. iriAME SEASON COMMENCES ON \JT SATURDAY, May I, ISSO.-GKORG!< HULMK, Batcher, Queen-street, will have a Largo Stock of Gamo—Pheasants, ITaivs, Rabbits, Pigeons, Quail, &c: Turkeys, Fowls, Prime Bcof, Mutton, Lamb, Pork, Yea), Lard. Pork Sausages, Cd; Superior Boof tausagc?, 4d por lb, made by atmospheric power, ono of the gieatestof modern invention?, ART UNION. The Drawing will positively tako place on TUESDAY next, tho 4th ot May. Subscribers are rcqaesicd to tako up their Tickets at onco. A few more aro for sale, as tho object ia simply to roaliso, and not to make money. Tho undersigned trusts they will be disposed of without delay. B\ W HITEH IC AD, Tobacconist, Queen-street (Opposite Thistle Hotel). N.B.—Time, 7 30 p.m. DANCING TAUGHT.—Carlfon Aca demy, Hobson-streot.—FRIDAY KVKN INGS at 7.30. Terms, £1 Is 0J ; Quarterly In advance. Kach Gentleman may name a l.ady f jr Invitation.—Apply to Charles B. Audrow. £i IRL B' HIGH SCHOOL. Qaartcr commences on the 29th, instant, on •which day new Pupils can be enrolled. AI N .Elementary Singing Class on the -£!k- TONIC SOL-FA method will bo com menced by Mr i harles BloinfleM. in the Newton Congregational School-room, Edinburgh street, on TUESDAY KVENING, May tth, at half past seven o'clock. Subscription.) for the Six Months course :— Gentlemen, 10b ; Ladloa. 7s 6d; Children, ss, (in cluding Vfusic.) N.B. A neve conrso of exorcises will be used. mi & O USE R INGS.! 4 j -T RO Y S E KIN GS !J Large Design of Patterns for tho Coming Season, ii ij; ] TROUSERINGS! i Autumn and Winter Goods Just Opened Up. '•'■ i .TROUSERINGS! " West of England Tweeds, in all shades. . \ ' TROUSERINGS! Scotch and Bannookbura Tweeds. , j TROUSERINGS! Colonial Tweeds, in Large Variety to select from. j T R O U S E HI N G S! French and German Tweeds, in all textures. HROUSB It I N G S ALL MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHIIUKK ■ AND HIND-MADE, AT ! H. L. POSSE NESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmaker, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings ~ . ! SHORTLAND-STREBT, ArCKLAND. S ■. j To Liet. TO LET), Lease or Sell, a Seven-roomed House,: with necessary out-boildings, on nearly half an acre of ground.—Apply on the Premises, comer of bricbane-sireet and Ureat Nortl^Road, or J. Graham, Princes-street. TjlO LET, a Shop.—Apply to .John Peaice _L jßiackßmith, Nowmarket raiO'LET, a Comfortable Furnished Bed JL and SitliDg Room.—Apply to Mrs Banks, Victoria-street, A doors from tho Old Housu at Home, ! rsnOj LET, a Cottage of five rooms ; three B_ minutes walk from Railway Station — Apply. Mr Knapp, Remnera Koad. rpO LE V, with possession from Ist M ay, ft a Six-roomed Houso at the Graf ton end o) Carlton Goro Road, fitted with overy con venience.—X. B. Diakson,Regent-streot, Graft on. O.LBT, Mount Eden, new and pretty vqttagoof 5 rooms, with about 2 acres ot volcanid land; rental, 15s par week.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shottland-streot. TO LET, Modern-built House (sevuu rooms), well finished. Ront, 20s; conior of Howo and William streets.—Apply noxt door to T. W- Marsh. TO iMOTOGRAPHEKS.—ToTitjiITc Gallery in Grey-street presently occupied by LovowoUb, Wicf? and Co.—Apply to Mr Hondeffon, next door. r VTOKTU SHORB.-To Let, a Furnished -1_»') tHonse, splendidly situated.—R, and R, ■Dudor, or Mosera Sumerueld and Leek, Queen street.i ■' I Board and .Residence. oSfORTABLE Board and Residence rorms modorate, at Mrs Halting.)', Wood bine Cotiago, Grey-gtrcet. JA TER LO O HOUSE, Waterloo Quadrant, Auclcland. Board anc Rcsideoco, by the Day, Week or Month. Oppo site Goyorniiient House and within five minutci walk ot the wharves. .. olv EiitiUk bkowwe hotel HOBSON-STREST Board and LOojjinjj....... 20aper wee (oiiittlo room) _25s i Liost and I'ouna. lOST, about Newmarket, on the 26tl 1 instant, a SUv«r Lover Watch, No. 33 2.">9 Whoever found and will return the same to tin Eden Vino. Hotel will bo well rewarded.- YVillian) Glbbs. Auckland, April 27. ISBO J OST, Socket ot a Carriage Lamp.— JLJ Finder will be rewarded by leaving Bam' at Brierly'e atabies. ; T-.C'ST, yesterday morning, a Purse con ''JLJ \ taining sma'l sum money, either i Briejfcy's, (inehunga 'Bus or outside Mr Page's Epsom,—Finder please return to Mrs Page, ani oblige, i i |j^OUND,on Monday last, a small smooth Be haired Terrier; white on breast.—Ownc please apply at this office. " ■ Watchmakers and Jewellers. <nLEARI"NG-OUT SALE FOR ON] 1y : wkek. pi a n o;s, HARMONIUMS, WATCHKS, CLOCKS, and JEWKLLKRif tarNo Reasonable Offek Refused, jg 25 por cent. Discount for Cosh Buyers. J« H O W D E N, SHORTLAND-STREKT. i Insurance. Q 6 UT'H MRITISII INSURANC fj [ COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Conten nsured. . Wool! from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port i London. Vessola, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, an Cargoos generally Insured to and from Londo tho Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, tl Islands, &c. Lowest Curhbnt Rates. eaa Oflicc.'Auckland. A. BOARDMAN Manogsr. TTNION INSURAINCfi COMPAN , nt |NEW ZEALAND. Capital £2,000,01 AUCKLASP BRANCH, QUEEN-STREKT, next to the Colonial Ban (t >.l FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Store Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried o: Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of a kinds. Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. ; "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANC 1 Xl COMPANY. ' Capital .. .. fll 000,0 ! Reinsurance and Re servo Funds .. £140, C , Insurance against LO?S BY FIRK of eve i description of Property may be effected wl i Hub Company at Lowest Rates, i Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. M i chandlao. Goods, and Freight Insured, ' Steamers or Sailing- Vessels. Risks oh W ; aubj oct to special arrangement. f Losse ■ Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PISUCE, Manager



Municipal Notices. ri IT V 0 F AUCKL AN D. WATKRWOKiC i DKPAUTMENT. Notice 13 hereby given ths»t tho City Council have, from this date, REDUCED the Price of Water Supplies by meter measurement, fok mdtivb pow»r, to Ono Shillingt"-d Tlireepenco pur Thousand Gallons. P. A. PHI' IP?, 'iown Clerir. Town Olnrk'a OiTloo, April 29.1830. Volunteer Notices. A UOKJLA.ND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Tho Firingcoraraeno.a TC- VIORRO WlFriday), atl) a ru. sharp. Ist Match-Mr Beck's Cup. Ranges, 2CO. 100 and iOO yard*; five shots at each run go. This ma eh only is open to a'l Veluntceivs on pay ment of entrance feo, 21 CO, 2nd Matc'i— Evening Star Cnp. Ranges, 100, 500 and COD jards; ftvo i-liols at each range. 3rd Match-Dr CamybcH's Prize. Ranges, 300, 500 and O'JO yard'!; seven shots at each range. jas. b. paths, Hon. Sec. April 29. 1880. Tend ra. ■J^TEW ZEALAND KAIL WAYS. LH'TLIC RIVKR AND AKAHOA RAILWAY. ELLESMERH! PiCRMANENT-WAY CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Dunedin, April 7,1880. WHITTttN TEND2II3 will bs received at this offlco until noon on MONDAY, May 3. 18S0, for the ebovo Contract. They are to bo marked on the outside " Tender for Klkamero fermanont-v/ay Contract,' arid addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Wor»s. Dunedic. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly marked and aildrctsed, will be received if presented at any 'i ciegraph Ofliee by noon of the samo day. pro viJed that Written lenders In due form are lo iged at any District or Resident Engineer's Uflice by the samo hour. Drawings, specifications, and general condi tions may bo suen at thin office, and at the Public Works (.'itices, Christchurch, Wellington, and All'-.kl&uU. 'lho lowest or auy tojder not necessarily ac cepted.' By command. W. N. BL4IR, Engit-eor-in-Charco o£ Middle Island. Fpi E N D E R & Tenders will be received up to noon of TC MURHOW {Friday), 30th instant, for REPAIRS to-tile schooner Caledonia, in tornm of Specifica tions to ba seen ut the O.Uco of the undersigned. M. MCCOL. Aucklmd, April 29. 18S9. mENDERS will be received at this OMce A. ; until Noon 4!h M A.V next, for works re quired in the construction of TWO BRIDGKB, withj their apbroaChoß, one over the Orewa and one, over the Puhoi, in terms of plans, specifica tions; ai?d conditions'toibo eepn nt this Office. The tenders to be addressed "For Contract. No. 26." ;Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accented. T. FAIRBURN, In chßi'go of Uoad . North o£ Auckland. Survey Giflc\ Auckland, • 1 April lGth, ISB3. npSNDERS are required till 7 p.m. on JL TUESDAY, Wi May, for .Additions antl Alterations to a Cottage ia Claronion'-street, Kybor Pass. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars on application to KYKickerby. rfIENDETE!S wanted up to 4 p.m. on JS_ MONDAY, 3rd May. for the following Work in conneotion with I)avid Nathun'ti New House, Karangahapo Road :— ! Painting and Papering 1 • PIAjMBINO. Specifications, &o, to bo seen on the works, whera tenders are to be lof t.—Thos. Colobrook, Contractor. ' IlpO TEL FOR ,ii EAS E. Tenders will bo received nntil NOON of SATURDAY, the lßt May, 1880, h>V the Leaao for a long term of yours, with a building clause, of the- Masonic Hotel, Princes strec1-. Tenders to be addressed to the secretary, Ara .Lodge, 318, I.C. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Full pa: tieulats and all infor mation can be obtained on application to W. L. Mitchell, pG, Queen-3treet. mKNDEIiS for Removal of a Two-roomed fL Cottage .Rud addition to same.—Apply at Mr Duffy's corn Store, top Uobson-street. IfIARM OF 343 ACRES TO LET AT MANGERF-. Tenders wiil be received and all information supplied at the office of: Messrs Jackson and Russell, Fort-street, up to noon on MONDAY, the 3rd! day of May noxt, for the Lease for a term f years o£ Mr Shepherd's F<iwn at Mangere, atelyiathb occupation of Mr Francis Trebil cock. The highest oi' any tender not necesjari'y accepted. Meetings. HpFE Quarterly: Meeting of. the Licens- X ing Court for tho District of Coromandcl will beheld at the Court-house. Cbromandel, on TUESDAY, tha first day of June,lßSo, attho hour on ncop.v, ~.-.;:. ■ J, B. GATLAND, Cleik of Court. Corotiiandel, April 27, 1550. "\TODNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- B CJATION, corner of WoUUsley and .Albert streets.;— Usoal l'evotional Meeting THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. All arc Invited. Now RBrivals cordially invited. XjT \ O O T B■ A L L. Tha Annual Mooting of the Ponsonby Foot bail Club wili%o hsld TG-MORKOW (rridayl EVENING, at the Thames Hotel, at eight o'clock,' T. MACKY, i .. , Captain. Auctions. TO-MORROW. AT S I B E I N'S MART, AT 11 O'CLOCK, " GO sacks f^ats . . I 30 : „ -Maiza 60 Wnfaa CheoM ; : fi1 kegs Butter 50 boxes Tea Sugar. Candles, Rico Oatmeal. Soap, Flour I . Sharps, Kerosene. Currants : Onions, Lard j Double Offlco Window, Door, and Sign-boards j 100 bags Bonedust, upect price, £3 10s ■. j • Best Quality, &c TO-MOKKOW, NOON. r MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART POULTRSC, &c—Fowls, Turkeys, Dnoks,Qoeso. Pigeons. Canaries, Small H(?p. From Mr Henderson, WaiKato, lato'trainer for Sir Jas. Funteson—A well-bred Setter Dog, tho-oughly trained; a woll-bred PolDtor Shit, thoroufihly trained. PRot>FCE,'&c—lo tons pood flour, in lots to j f uit purchasers; 2 toDa Bran, 1 ton Sharps, Oafs, Rye Grass Seed, Chaff, 300 sacks Kating Potatoes, 80 bags Onions, Carrots, Pnmpkins, Pio Melons, 100 Cheo«e. 50 kega Better, 10 casks Beef, 20side3 Bacon, Hams, I Peanuts, Do« Biscuits. FRUll—Apples, Pears. GHOCSniKS, &o.—Wilson's Jam^ne-vv season, lib tins, Tos, Sngar, Itice, Cornflour, Lollies, Kisauit3,Cutrant9, Mustard, "altnon, fickles, Soap. Clothes Pegs, Blackitg, White Lead, ! Turps, Paints. 1 FOR PRIVATE SALE 1 (Furnitui'O Departtrent), IlarmoDium, 3 siopi; New Pianos Sowing Machine^, Alanglea, Etovcs A l*.rge and V»ricd Assortment <f General lioutphold Farnituro and Jiff-.cta. MONDAY, MAY 3. ■'•■'**] NODN. ' ' HOUSEHOLD FURNITLTRE Assß EFFECTS, WOOD-STUEET, NEAR COLLEGE ROAD. 1?. ARTHUR 1 |_| AS been favoured with instructions B 8 from Mies Bodhim, who U leavirg for Wellington, to Bell by auction at her Residence, corner of Wooi-stroet, on Monday, May 3rd, at 12 o'clock, Noon, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNUURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of — llrawing-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture, a Walnut Suite, 9 pioces. Loo Table, Work and Fancy 1 ables, Carpet?, Rugs, Mats, Cornices, Cur tains, l rcndere, Ottoman, Japanese Tea Sotp, 5 Ornaments, Dining Table, Caco Chaire, Caeffonler, Side Board, Glasa and Chino, H?"Plated-ware, Mats, Llnolo m, Oilcloth, . superior Lamp, Plants, Scand. Iron Bedsteads, Palliasses, "Wa^hatands, Toilet u ware, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasscs.Chesls of Drawers, Carpets, Matting, &c. K'.tchen F Furniture, Filter, Meat Safe, Cooking a '.. Htensils, "Tubs, Buckets, Karthenwaro, Gardotf Tools. Carpenter's Bench, Ladder, r . .Poultry, fec.,'&o. o ': ■ ■ -"'" "'" ' ~ [Continued on Fourth Page.]