also said : This House has agreed that members shall be voted for the European Parliament. If you are of opinion there should be 7 members, hold up your, hand. (60 held up their hand). As our friends, the interpreter and reporter, have a long Way to go,, I think we will adjourn until to morrow moini-g. In all probability, this day (Thursday) will close the business of the Parliament, though there is food enough for a month's consumption.

GREAT EXCITEMENT AT ORAKEI.

ARRIVAL OF A NGAPUHI CHIEF

FROM TE WHITI.

i Ngakuru, a Ngapuhi chief, arrived from Parihaka, and the korero was kept up all night. Ngakuru is enthusiastic in Ins faith in Tc.Whiti. He,says, "the road will never meet." He says the climax has come in the -operation- on the Plains, and the point has come which is to prove beyond doubt Te Whiti's power or cause bia down fall If the.line of road nioets, then the Maoris will leave him. The Ngapuhi chief is convinced the road will not be finished. The natives .there say '! the prisoners were not released, and that Te Whiti said they understood him. But the road cannot lead them astray.

TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

THE SE&T OF GOVERNMENT TO BE

FETCHED BACK TO AUCKLAND. i Paul Tuhaere said : I get up to explain to this. meeting in reterence to the motion about the seat of Government. It will bo as well for you to commence upon this sub jpct., I will read it over to you. (Paul read the motion aa sent you). After decid ing about this motion, any of you who want to bring forward others, may do so when the programme is ended. Hohcpa Poutama: What I have to say about this motion is, that the seat of Government out to be brought back to Auckland. I will show you my reasons, becauso there is a great work for the Government in this part oi the Island; because the "seat of Government, by the treaty of Waitangi, should be in Aucklaud; and by its being removed they broke the treaty. 1 say let the seat of Government be returned to Auckland. Why have the Government made Wellington the capital city ? I say let it come back to Auck laud.

Hemana Whlti: I speak of Hirini's motion because the Treaty of Waitangi was mado in the north. It was finished at Wai temata, and there tho seat of Government was planted. Let it return to Auckland that we may have the Parliament, It is more cental for all the natives of the colony, that all may bring their grievances to the Parliament. Let the Governor of h ow Zealand return to Auckland and bring his Parliament with him. (Applause.)

Hirini Taiwhanga : I will explaiu this motion. That you may see the words of that motion are correct—that tho Govern moJit_broke the Treaty by taking the seat of Government to Wellington. He read in English and Maori tho terms of the Treaty. The Queen wished to appoint a Government at Auckland. The Treaty was broken by not taking it away; It was again broken by not giving Maoris equal privileges with Luropeaus. At tho iirst Parliament they were all .Europeans. Then with Heke Ware the Maoris were not justly treated. Heke was blamed, but an inquiry would have shown that Government were to blame for having taken native laud. Heke was Justified going to war, becausi his landi were taken.

Sydney sat down amid loud applause. Hohepa Poutittua supported Taiwbanga's words.

To Honiara: My ideas of the motions are : —lt is good for it to be brought up in this House. It commences with the first iittival of the Europeans. I support the tnotion jit has a good meaning. I have considered. Why has the Parliament been taken to Wellington 1 The laws of tliis Island commenced at the Treaty of Wai tangi, and the Bay of Islands was the first place for Europeans. Then they thought Auckland was the best place for the Go vcmnient. The Governor came to the Bay of Islands, aue1 from thence to Auckland. 1 will commence from the first of Her Majesty's representatives—lst, Busby; 2nd, Governor Brown j 3rd, Governor Fitzroy. Then Sir George Grey came, ane then the seat of Government was taken to Welling ton. So I say Horini'a motion is correct and right. If it was on account of Heke's war that Government was removed, Heke was in the right ; but 1 do not think the natives caused Parliament to go from Auck land. You all observe that Government House is still standing at Auckland. Per haps, all we have been saying in this Parliament about the Governor returning to Auckland may be as the wind; but if the Government return to Auckland they ■will find that their children are with them. (Cheers,) Henare Rawhiti said : I support the last motion, because I think it is very clear. The first law came to the Bay of Islands. It was the legs of this man, New Zealand. The Treaty of Waitangi was left at the Bay, but the Government was brought to Auckland. This is the belly of the man. His entrails, his heart, his liver, etc., re main at Auckland, but his head is taken to Wellington. The first and second Go vernor remained in Auckland. It was when the third came that tho head went to Wellington. All the work at Wellington is: The eyes to look about, tho mouth to speak and eat, and the noso to smell. That ii all the works of Wellington. Because, yon see, there is more to do in Auckland than ot Wellington. Let the Government roturn here, that wo may bring our troubles to them.

Te OteneKikokikosaid : Let the Govern ment return to Auckland. I wish Govern ment to be close to us, that they may regard our troubles, that he (the Governor) may be a father to us, that he (the Governor) may be near me, and that I may abide with him, and embrace him. (Great applause). Te Retimana (representative of Tawhiao, the Maori King): I commence with this programme of the Tr»aty of Waitangi, the making of laws for New Zealand. Now it says. Take notice of this. The words will never bo forgotten by the people of this island. It said, "From year to year." That word will never die. The elders who made them are dead, but the children will keep it in remembrance for ever. Although the Parliament has been taken to Welling ton, still here was its first beginning (in Auckland). This year the treaty has been brought up, and it will never die (referring 0 another Maori Parliament to be held in 1881 at the Bay of Islands. Ngakuyu (Ngapuhi chief from Parihaka) 1 support the last speaker. Why I support him, is because it was the words of our ciders. Our elders who are dead and gone. 'I heir sayings were to look after their goods (meaning the Treary of Waitangi). We the children who are left, are anxious for the Treaty of Waitangi to be brought up again. I say lot the scat of Government be Auckland. That we may have the Gover nor as a father to us Northern Natives, and that we may be able to take our troubles unto the Governor, our father. Let the

W. Rewiti : I will say that we must et'etch out our hands and pull the Govern ment back to Auckland.

Hori Winiata said : Let the Parliament and Government be brought back to Auck land.

Paul Taubaere : Lot us vote. lam very much pleaded to see Te Rehunana repre senting the King at our Parliament. lam much pleased at his speech. lam glad to hear him approve of our Parliamont. lam happy to see him take a part iv our works, and that he is in favour of the seat of Government coming back to Auckland. I was pleased with his words about the Treaty of Waitangi. I hope he will always attend theso Parliaments as he says. Let these be held for ever! There are two matters for you to vote on now—the Par liament and the Government. This As sembly says let the real Governor come to Auckland and his Parliament.—Carried unanimously by a crowded house.—l will adjourn tho Parliament, as there are many European gentlemen on tho way —Mr Sheehan and many other notable men. (Cheers.)

Mr Sheehan has arrived, accompanied by several pro.uineut citizens. He was met and welcomed, and rubbed noses with the a-jed Chief Oteue Kikokiko. An artist has taken a sketch of the Parliament.

Old Clem say 3: " Ise heerd dat it's sweet to hear de 'onis watchdog's bark, but I knows dat it's a pow'f ul sight sweeter to know dat do chickens don't roos' on de same side er de fence whar de 'onis watchdog holds out, Dars whar I stan', an' you dono heerd ole Clem blow his hawn."

In asking a man to settle his bill, the thing is " no sooner said than dun."

Don't toll your wife that sealskin saeques are going out of fashion. Her mind lis defi nitely settled on that question,jandjshe will reply that she is glad, for they will be so cheap.—St. Loui* Spirit.

The young mother who can paint beautiful flowers on tea cups has too much taste to seat a red patch on her little boy'sj black pants.

There are some men so ingenious and un principled that they can turn their hands to almost anything that does not belong tc ' _____d______________________i

Australian.

(PerWakatipu and Rotorua.)

QUEENSLAND.

March 17.

The Government have arranged to keep the Court at the Sydney Exhibition open till the end of March. , A large lire took place at Dally yesterday. Falandilly Station at Barco, with 5,500 cattle, were sold at £5 per head to McDonald, Smith, & Co., of Sydney. VICTORIA. ... The action of the Government in not meeting Parliament until May 11th is con demned as unconstitutional, but the Minis terial press contend on the other band that it's useless to meet before measures have been prepared. It is probable that the Payment of Member's question will be the first difficulty to bo solved. The present difficulty is to,dstermine in what form or extent payment can be continued. A LAND TAX. A Land lax Court is to be reorganised, and probally the business will be trans ferred ts Country Court Judges. A Boyal Commission, comprising_ the chief and other judges, and eminent barristers, is appointed to frame the lines of a new Judicial Bill similiar to the English measure. . EXPORT OF FROZEN FOOD. It has been resolved to establish a com pany in Melbourse for the exports of every description of food suitable for huniane cousumptiou, which requires to be frozen prior to transit. Sir Gayan Duffy, Minister of Lands, states that the Government measures are conceived in such a spirit of moderation and conciliation that if the Council rejects them it will render that body obnoxious to the whole colony and the community. America requires 70,000 feet of space at the Exhibition, but if grantod it will be necessary to erect fresh buildings.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

I The second reading of the Education Bill passed the Council. The associated colliery masters at New castle have resolved, on the 12th April, to reduce the price of coals, and also the miners' wages, to 3s Gd per day. It is im possible at present to say what the outcome will be, the miners not having spoken. THE NEW IRELAND SCHEME. The following is the captain's story about the Chaudornagore expedition. The vessel was fitted out at the expense of the Marquis De Roys in France, and it was origiually intended that the expedition should sail from Havre, but the French Government objected, and ultimately 82 immigrants embarked from the Dutch terri tory, and sailed on the 24th September. They took an enormous amount of machi nery for distillery purposes, and a sugar refining and incubating machine, also stores for 12 mouths. In charge was an American named McLachlan, The expedition split up into two parties, and one, 17 in number, lauded on the island of Gunghu, 24 miles tid,n New Ireland. While lying at Liki liki Bay, New Ireland, she experienced a succession of storms, aud having lost all her anchors, the ship was forced to come to Sydney. In addition to the Chandernagore, two steamers are coming out, otic of which called the Port Breton, of 1,300 tons, sailed from Barcelona on the 2Gth Janurary with 750 Spaniards, and the othera small steamer of 350 tons called the |Gbrril following shortly, also from Barcelona. QUEENSLAND. WRECK OF THE AGNES; The Agnes was totally wrecked on Marchie. She grounded iv crossing, and was driven on the beach. Insurance risks arc held by the New Zealand South British and Transatlantic, the latter chiefly. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. There is some possibility ot the Govern ment proposing to undertake the construc tion of a railway from Palmerston to the Reefs, northern territory. The chief warden of the territory urges them to call for tenders for a transcontinental line, pay ing for tho same in lands.

The Suez Mail News.

(r_.ii S,S. KOTOKUA.)

The new Indian budget is considered highly satisfactory. The estimates show an anticipated surplus of £.17,000, after paying all the charges of the Afghan war, the famine administration, and tho con struction of frontier railways.

The first Russian Consulate in India has been established at Bombay.

It is probable the Colonial Postal rates wiil be reduced.

Sir Henry Bulmer, Governor of Natal, is mentioned in connection with Tasmania, and it is suggested that Sir Harry Orel may be sent to America. Pope Hennessy, Governor of Hong Kong, has nearly com ploted his terms there, and it is believed that he succeeds Sir Arthur Kennedy as Governor of Queensland-

The "Deutche Herse Zeitung" insists strongly upon the absolute necessity of the acquirement by Germany of foreign naval stations in the Pacific and Samoan Islands. Bussian Influence in tlie Pacific Orders have been received at Cronstadt to prepare and shortly despatch to the Pacific the ironclad frigate General Ad miral, the Atlantic cruiser Zubricka, and the clipper Pattoou, on the arrival of the vessels at Vendum Struk. They will find the irqnclad frigate Maim, the At lantic cruiser Asia, and four clipper the Kreuter Rucbt, Kazobikand Naeziemk, besides other vessels belonging to the Pacific fleet. The eli'ect of these reinforce ments will be to give Russia naval influ ence, in the Pacific,|supcrior to any other engaged by her in that quarter of the globe. On the 16th February 150 colonists and others lunched on board the Strathleven after first inspecting the refrigerating chamber and apparatus. Mutton and beef served—cooked in vaiious forms—was warmly approved of, and the speakers congratulated all the Australians on a new and improved trade, which was likely to be productive of immense results to the colonies and to England. The press subsequently, with scarcely an exception, warmly commended the meat, andgcuerally regarded it as superior to the American, especially the mutton, and to the meat sold at Smithfield when the market was at the lowest it has been for some time was never less. The prices are good in com parison with other meat, and better than the American. The ptincipal complaint is that the meat is uncovered, but the quality and flavour is everything that can be desired. Hopes are expressed by salesmen and the public of the beginmg of a large trade, and that other perishable articles will be imported by the same pro cess. There was a great demaud from all parts of the country for joints of Austra lian meat, and there was a difficulty in supplying all required, but the meat was despatched in every direction iv England, Scotland, and Ireland, where It met with universal approval. A lamb was sent to the Queen, and a sheep to the Prince of Wales. The West End butchers particu laily approve of meat which commands ready sale. If is hoped it will be un necessary in future to freeze the carcases to the same extent, as the last consign ment, as there is a difficulty in cut ting owing to the meat thawing [slowlyi The butchers desire that the mutton should be dressed as plainly as possible, and lbe beef preferred in quarters, but not cut smaller. During the voyage the tempera ture in the chamber sometimes ex ceeded 26i degrees, but it ruled generally about 14.20 below the freezing point, during the large portion of the voyage, engines worked eight hours per day, and in the Mediterranean five hours. Much dis appointment is felt that the promoters are unable to charter the Stratlevcn immedi ately for Australia, for a largo cargo of beef was retailed in Southfield for joints at 7d and 8d per pouud, and mutton at 7d to Bd. Meat and other butchers who bought the meat retailed prime joints of beef at 10_d, mutton, 9d to lOd. The butter is favourably spoken of, and large dealers would willingly purchase at the same prices as given for home pro duction of similar quality. GERMANY AND SAMOA. The question of German action in Samoa generally has entered upon a new phase. In the Chaucelloi's memo, to the President of the Imperial Board of Finance, recom mending a new Company, and promising an annual subvention for 20 years, stress was laid on the fact that Godeilroy's failure would deprive the Empire of the greater part of its commercial trade, with the South Sea Islanders, unless their estates were secured from falling into Foreign hand?. The Emperor was not much impres sed with the scheme, but the Crown Prince warmly supported it, and it is now stated that the real reason why the Bismaick has gone into the matter, is that there is an ulterior object in view, of forming a German convict settlement in the South seas. It is rumored at Berlin that the Imperial Government intends acquiring possession of several small islands for the purpose, and that Captain Fumbess, German representa , tive at Apia, is to make the necessary pre-

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HAMILTON, this day. DEPARTURE OF CAVALRY FOR THAMES. The Hamilton contingent of Waikato Cavalry paraded at noon and started for the Thames. Forty-two men under Lieutenant Whitaker will join the Cambridge squadron to-morrow, at Canibelltown, proceeding to gether and reaching Grahamstown on Saturday afternoon. GISBORNE, March 28. To-day, after a long and exhaustive in vestigation extending over three weeks, judgment was given by judge Halse in the case of Wangaroma No. 2. The investiga tion purely related to the question whether er not the Chief Henare had a mania claim over the land. The facts of the case are briefly that about seven years ago Mr Robt. Cooper entered into negotiations with certain natives for the block in question, which con sisted of about 30,000 acres. The value of the land with improvements was about £100,000. Cooper had the survey executed under the supervision of an old chief named Petea Teketau. Judge Rogau investigated the whole title of Peta Te Hatau, and decided that Pttea and his people were the owners of Wangaroma No. 2at the time James Wilson was employed by the Govern ment as Land-purchase Gommissione., and he advanced large sums of money to Henare Patre for his interest in the land. At the adjudication it was decided by Judge Rogan that Henare Potae and his people bad no claim to the land. At the instance of Henare Potae a re-hearing was granted, and Mr Willougoby, by Brassey, solicitor, was retained by the representatives os Pottei Wilson. The Native Lands Act Amend ment Act, 1878, No. 2, showed that the original purchase, as made by Robt Cooper, and as sold to Potter, Wilson, and Co., re mained undisturbed.

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION),

NELSON, this day,

DETERMINED SUICIDE.

William Stuart, photographer, who has recently been living at Motueka, was misseci on Friday last, and search was made and continued till this morning, when the body was discovered near the cemetery. It ap pears that ho wrote to his mother on Friday last, intimating ho intended to destroy liim" self. At an inquest held on the body the verdict returned was " death by suicide." Over 140 Volunteers have arranged to leave Nelson for the purpose of attending the Christchurch Review. Stoke riilcs will muster over 50.

A young man named William Farrey was charged yesterday with aii assault with iutentupon a girl of 15, which, it is alleged, was committed last evening. At the District Court Mr Adams, Soli citor, who executed a deed of arrangement, was on the petition of the creditor's adjudi rated a bankrupt. In the matter of Hugh Jones, Baker, late of Wcstport, who was also adjudicated a bankrupt, on the credi tor's petition, proceedings were transferred to Wcstport.

150 volunteers left in the Ilinemoa at 8 o'clock, to take part in , the Christchurch review, made up as follows: —Artillery with three guns, 37 ; stoke rifles, 55 ; Wai mea, 25 ; Naval, 32.

WELLINGTON, this day. Fiance A moor, one of the hard labour gang was killed this morning by a fall of earth while working at an excavation near the college, lie was sentenced in October to twelve months for laaceuy. Ho leaves a wife and family,

GREYJuOUTH, this day. Further news has been received from the Golden Fleace claim, Kcftou. It is steted that 304 tons of quartz has been crushed, giving 63 ozs. of retorted gold.

INVERCAKGILL, this day,

Another destructive lire occurred at Guthrie aud Larnach's mill, which was burned down on the 11th iust. A sawdust heap which had been smouldering ever since, burst out [yesterday, and destroyed about CO.OOOft, of sawn timber, which is still binning.

HUNEDIrY, this day.

The inquest on the bodies of the murdered Grant family was resumed and concluded to-day. The evidence showed there were stains of blood on the prisoner's shirt. The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against the prisoner Butler.

The Uuncdin Medical Association has resolved that in the opinion of the Society it is unprofessional and improper that any of its members should keep an open shop for the salo of druggist's sundties, etc., and should advertise the rate of his tees.

Out of £59,000 voted for School buildings £7,000 is appointed for Otago.

Ihe prisoner Butler, charged with mur der and buglary, is formally remauded until Monday.

CHRISTCIIURCII, this day,

The schooner Saxon from the Thames which got ashore on the North Spit at Kaiapoi on Saturday floated during night tide, but by some unaccountable means got on shore again opposite the signal station where she now lies. A part of her cargo of timber was landed. The representatives from the South British and New Zealand Offices were down yesterday to decide what steps should be taken. The vessel was much strained and making a quantity of water. She is well insured. The vessel is now out of the reach of the sea except at the top of high water when an easterly roll comes right in upon her over the bar. The timber is insured iv the New Zealand Insurance Company for £170, and the schooner is insured for £750 in South British, and is valued at £1,350. THE SCIIOOISER SAXON. The schooner Saxon still lies in tho samo position. When visited yesterday the sett was breaking right over her. The marine surveyor advises the employment of a lighter to take the cargo out. At present a heavy sea is rolling in, but when it goes down the Saxon will be in comparatively smooth water. Some of the Dunedin Naval Brigade threatened to return home yesterday if dryer ground than Auderson's paddock is not given them to encamp. TfMARU, this day. The following nominations have been received tor the meeting on April Bth, and 9th. TiMAEU Cup, 200sovs.—Cambello, Vol unteer, Mats, Chancellor, Titania, Tera Marie Antoinette, Le Loup, Betrayer, Norseman, Tcmpleton, Fishhook, and Luna, Flying Leap.— Mureille, Huntingdon, Camballo, Chancellor, Titania, York, Tera, Le Loup, Betrayer, Templeton, Fishook, and lima. T.J.C. Handicap, 400sovs.-Mureille, Camballo, Volunteer, Mata, Chancellor, Titania, Tera, Marie Antoinette, Le Loup, Betrayer, Norsman, Fishook, and Luna. Handicap Hurdle Race. — Scamp, Little John, Thilo, Alice Gray, Castout, Milo, Agent, Deceiver, Faugh-a-Ballagh, and Winter Oats, Handicap.—Mureille, Huntingdon, Cam ballo, Volunteer, Mata, Chancellor, York, Titania, Le Loup, Betrayer, Norsman, Templeton, Fishooh, and _—una,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOE PLAINTIFFS.

Triumph G.M. Co. v. Jas. Brand, claim £3 2s Gd, calls ; same v. same, claim £3 2s Gd, costs £1 4s Gd (Mr Tole for plaintiff); Jas. Mason v. F. W. Stevens, claim £12 10s, goods, costs £3 4s (Mr Laishley for plaintiff) ; r-ew Golden Pah Co. v. C. F, Cars, £7 17s calls, costs £1 lGs (Mr Tole for plaintiff): JtJranston and Foster v. George W. Self, claim, £1115s Bd, work, etc., costs £2 4s (Mr Thome for plaintiff); Joseph Dyer v. James Dempscy, claim, £5 (_■_, labour (Mr Cooper for plaintiff); E. T. Dufaur v. Isaac Wilson, claim, £10, dis honored cheque, costs, £1 16s (Mr Brock for plaintiff); C. F. Goldsbro v. T. G. Sandes, claim, £5 5--, medical services, costs. £1 IGa (Mr Brookfiold for plcintiil) ; George Leahy v. Harry Kelly, claim, £3 10s, goods, costs, 10s, C. Cole v. W. D. Murry claim £4 3s 4d, costs £1 0s Gd (Mr George "for plaintiff); J. C. Seccombe v. George May, claim £9 2a 9d, costs lGs ; Wm. Atkin v. Bright Smile (Coromandel) claim £3 8s Gd, costs £1 0s Gd (Mr Laishley for plaintiff) ; James Kilgnur v. E. Potter, claim £S Gs Gd, costs £1 ISs Gd (Mr Kcatley for plaintiff); J. W. limes v. James Denip sey, claim £10, wages (Mr Cooper for plaintiff). A-JOUKNED CASES. 11. Duffy v, Thomas Moylan, claim £3 Us 2d; Garlick and Cranwell v. G. McDonald, claim £4 On lOd ; E. Porter a.id Co. v. J. R. Lamb, claim £18 12s 2d; M' Sheehun v. John Hogan, claim £7 I9s. i)_FEND_D CASE. Jenkins v. Caulton.—Claim 2."is Mr, Thos. Cooper for plaintiff, and Mr Laishley, for defendant.—The plaiutiff, Jane Jenkins, claimed of S. C. Crultou, of the Albert Hotel, the sum of 15s, being a week's salary, for wrougful dismissal.—Judgment for

DISASTROUS FLOODS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(from our own correspondent.)

NAPIER, this day.

THE HAWEA IN A GALE.

The Hawea encountered the full force of the gale between Wellington and Napier. She lost her starboard gangway aft. The gale was so heavy, with mist, that Captain Kennedy decided' to heavefto under Black Head. She sailed forjGisborne last evening. The Southern Cross and Go-ahead are still barbouud, though they expect to get out soon, as a rapid scour has set in. The rain though not quite ceased, has not been heavy for the last two days, and all the floods are subsiding. Railway traffic will be resumed on Satur day if the weather holds up as it promises to do.

Country roads are cut up considerably, and great damage has been done in the twenty-mile bush road. The "Herald's" Woodville correspon dent telegraphs that the heaviest flood ever known there had occurred. The bridges were carried away and the roads cut up. The famous Manawatu gorge bridge was severely shaken aud twisted out of its proper position.

THE FLOODS IN THE INTERIOR.

EKETAHUNA, March 22nd,

Rain has fallen in a continual downpour since Friday morning. The country and the rivers are badly flooded, especially Ruamahuuga. All communication south wards is cut oil. The upper country aud the Maori settlement is completely flooded. The punt is washed away, and has not yet been secured, and there is serious damage to the main road through landslips. At Scan dinavian Camp, the road is submerged for miles, and a portion is believed to be washed away. The carcasses of whole flocks of sheep and great numbers of horses and cattle have bcenjseen lloatiug down the river. March 21th. The weather Is slightly better, but rain fell steadily all yesterday, with high wind, which blew a quantity of timber down across the roads. The wind has now fallen. The coach, which was imprisoned here since Friday, made an attempt to proceed to Woodville to-day.

Loss of Life— Dostuction of Property.

.UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

BLENHEIM, this day. HEAVY rain has fallen during the last three days, overflowing the river, ami lloodiug the greater portion of the town to the depth of several feet. No church services were held on Sunday except at the Roman Catholic, itnd business is almost entirely suspended.

PALMERSTON NORTH, Wednesday.

Most disastrous floods occurred since Satur day night, damage amounting to thousands ot pounds being done. The Hood could not have been the rt-snltof rain in Manawatu, as it has not been falling here more than in showers. It is supposed to have been rain ing up in the ranges for days. The Mana watu river, at Palmerston, rose seven feet in four hours. It overflowed its batiks, and spread over the country, The Maoris of Kokowhiti had to take to canoes to save themselves.

Shcnstono's farm was completely sur rounded, and the water rose six inches on the verandah. The inmates—four men and a woman—were imprisoned until last even ing, when a boat was launched, and after some difficulty they were rescued and con veyed to Fitzlierbort. There is sir feet of water on the Gorge road, and the inmates of houses arc being got out in boats.

On the Foxton Road all the settlers were Hooded out, and the railways washed away. Five feet of water covered the line between Jockeytown and Oroura Bridge. On Saturday night n settler named Char man attempted to escape, with his wife and children, in a trap. When going along the road, a log struck the wheel and turned the trap over. His wife was swept away, and it was with the greatest difficulty the man saved her. His little girl, two years old, was drowned, and the body was picked up this morning by the side of thedraiu. The de struction of property is something immense. The Maoiis s-ay_there has been nothing like it for vcars.

The" floods have gone down considerably since this morning, but it is now rniniug heavily, and fears of a renewal are enter tained.

Volunteer Intelligence.

COMPLIMENTARY DINNER,

The members of the Engineer Company underwent their monthly inspection at the drill-shed last night, and at the close of the parade Major Withers presented Snppcis Allen and Sterling with the Company's medals, which they have recently won. Afterwards the whole of the men were en tertained nt dinner by Lieutenant Shilling ton and Sub-Lieutenant Shaw, tho recently elected officers of the corps. In the un avoidable absence of Captain Anderson, Dr Dawson occupied the chair, supported on his right by Major Withers. After the good things of this life had been duly discussed, and the usual loyal and patriotic toasts honoured, the jChairman proposed the toast of the evening— " The health of Sub - Lieutenant Shaw. In doing so he reminded them that the health they were to drink was not that of a stranger. He had been with the com pany for years, and in electing him to the position of sub-lieutenant they paid hint a higher compliment than they could to any stranger. He was quite sure they would not have elected him as they did, only that they were sure he would do his duty as an officer, as he had done while in the ranks.

In responding to the toast Sub-Lieutenant Shaw said while listening to tho chairman's speech he began to think that he must be the right man in the right place. Three years ago he had been elected a corporal in the company, and served since as such, but promotion was very slow in the Volunteer". For the last four years they had no lieutenant in the company, in his opinion. He regretted it all along, but be was in the habit of mind ing his own business, and did not interfere. The captain received no support whatever from the lieutenants whom he had, and, considering the way in which the company had been neglected, it was highly creditable to them that they took seven prizes out of sixteen in the District Prize Firing. Mr. Shillington and himself inteuded to do their duty to the company, and If ever they were required to go to Parihaka they would not be behind. The Gentleman concluded by relating some incidents from his experience in the Imperial service. The Chairman said that there was another toast which he ought to have proposed be fore that of Mr Shaw, and he apologised, but he was under a misapprehension. He thought they were the guests of Sub-Lieut. Shaw, but he now learned that they weie the guests of Lieutenant Shillington and Sub-Lieulcnant Shaw. Tho company was to bo congratulated in having for its first and second lieutenants two men who had belonged to the Royal Engineers, and who were therefore better able to teach them than civilians could be expected to do; audit the company did not now get on, they ought to be ashamed of themselves.

Lieutenant Shillington returned very hearty thanks for the honour that had been done him. He would do his best to help the comptmy, and would give his services and instructions willingly if the men would only come to drill. The officer then referred to his connection Avith the Royal Engineers. About this stage Capt. Anccrson put iv an appearance, and was received with cheers. Major Withers proposed the health of the gallant captain. He had known him now for twenty months, and the longer he knew him the better he liked him. lie hoped that the captain would live long to com mand the company which, he had brought to such perfection. Captain Anderson in responding said that, " the praise which Major Withers gave him, in regard to the company, was not all his own. A great deal was due to the non-commissioned officers, but he was proved to be the captain of the best Volunteer company in Auck land. It was a very great honour. They were now closing their ninth year as a Volunteer company, and all that time it had maintained its" strength. They could now double their strength if they could clothe the men, but they had not got over that difficulty to a great extent, and we would form a second compauy if the Govern ment would accept their services/ The other toasts were "The Band," to which Mr Impy responded, etc. " The Health of the Chairman, Dr. Dawson," to which Dr. Dawson responded. -Several pongs were sung during the proceedings, and the band played some musical selections. FIRING FOR TROPHIES. The Volunteers of Auckland are begin ning to enquiie with much apparent solici tude when the annual contests for Mr J. M. Clark's Champion Belt, and Mrs Clark's

years it has been customary to fire for them on Easter Monday, but it would seem as if the authorities did not intend to adhere to the rule this year. It is to be hoped Unit they will give some sign of their intention at once. There is also a growing disposi tion to secure the lengthening of the match for the belt, so that, instead "of 15 shots, as hitherto.it may be increased to 20 or 21.The representations of the Volunteers on this subject will doubtless receive due consider ation.

Colonial Prize Firing.

AGGREGATE WINNINGS.

THE following shows the aggregate amounts won by the representatives of each Provin cial District at the recent prize filing :— Wellington.—Carbine Challenge Cup, two silver medals, and £2G5. Auckland.—Carbine Champion Belt, gold medal, and £202. Otago.—Gold medal and £136. Nelson,—£llo. Hawke's bay.—£B3 9s Marluorough.—-Rifle Challenge Cup, silver medal, and £78 10;". Taranakl— Riilo Champion Belt, gold medal, and £55 Can TKumnrv. —£52.

It may be just as well to point out that the high position which Wellington occupies on the list is not due to any exceptional excellence on the part of her representa tives. Though she was far more largely rep resented at the meetings than any other pro vince her winnings would have bcenlessth.au those of Auckland had it not been for the Cavalry Tournament. The very handsome prizes offered in the tournatnont were ouly competed for by two troops—one from Wan ganui and the other from Waiioa (Ilawke's Bay)—and the result is that the total winnings of Wellington aud Hawke's Hay have been increased considerably thereby. An analysis of tlic firing discloses some curious facts. For instance, of £65 oli'ered for competition in the Eighth Match (carbine) £35, or more than one half, was carried oft by the Auckland men, £15 by Wellington, and £13 by Nelson, leaving only £2 for Otago, while in the Eleventh Match (riile) the last named province secured £32 out £66, Canterbury getting £11, Marlborough £15 and Nelson £5, out of the remaining £34, thus leaving only £4, for Wellington, and £1 for Auckland. In the Twelfth Match, £28 out of £41 tell to Wel lington, however.

KURANUI HILL UNITED G.M. CO.— ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the above named Co. was hold early this afternoon at the ollioc, Shortland-atrect. Nino shareholders were present, Mr T. Peacock being in the chair.

The Secretary submitted the annual re potts and the balance-sheet. The Director's Report is here appended :— In presenting the fourth annual report, your directors have to state that during the year a considerable amount of work has been done in the mine on the Odd Fellows' lender above the beach level, but the results have not been so favourable as they anticipated The upper portion of the Mine has been chieily let to Tribute parties, and the quan tity of gold produced by them weighed 3,S'Jsoz-i. 9dwt.s. 12grs., valued at £10,051 15j sd. Of this amount the Com pany has received £2,655 1-ls 2d. On Com pany's account 3,775 tons of quartz have been crushed, which yielded 1,3370_ -16dwts of gold, valued at £3,263 Gi Id. Your directors, with a view to further pros pecting the No 3 and -1 levels, took advan tage of the combined arrangement made by vaiious Companies for starting the big pump ; but, as the contributions failed to stillicc for clearing Mo. 4 level of ,water, they had to con line thoir attention to No, 3, or 360-fect level. A good sized reef, show ing gold, was met here, but operations had to be suspended owing to the stoppage of the pump. Fresh arrangements have now been made, and the pump has again been started. Your directors expect that work will be resumed at this level in a few days, with the prospect of a payable remit. A full statement of the operations for the year will be found in the Mine Manager's

report. The Mine Manager's report stated amongst other things, that during the past year .'1,775 tons of quartz; had been raifO. aud cruc-lud on Company's account, for a yield of 1,3370zs 10'dwts, va1u0£3,263 6s id. iho Tributcrs had crushed 1,-111 tons. Yield, 3,8!)5oz8 -dwtg llgrs. Value. £10,05- 15s sd, of which the company had received as tribute £2,655 14s. 2d, the Tribute.- share being £7,399 Is 3d, Receipts for Battery hire is as follows: — Public Crushing, '-I'M tons, „-__ lid; Tributcrs' Crushing, 1,414 tons, £610 15s 4.1; Total,[£S32 10's 3d. At present twenty three (23) parties of Tributcrs ('JO' men) occupied dill'erent sections of the Mine, paying rales varying from 17_ per cent, to 37i per cent, on the gross yield of gold. The balance sheet shewed that the financial year was entered upon with a balance of £17G 9s 8d at the Bunk, and tbat the re ceipts had amounted to £6,826 O's 4d, mak ing _ total of £7,002 16s 2J, of which the expenditure hail absorbed £5,940 Is 9tl, leaving n credit balance of -1,056 14s sd. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet the chairman took the oppor tunity to indicate on a plan of,thc mine the present works and the direction in which it was proposed to start a, fresh drive. In answer to Mr Foley he said that noue of the Tributcrs were given leases of ground for longer periods than a year. Mr Foley expressed his disapprobation of the practice of leasing the be.t portions of the mine to tributcrs.

Dr, Lee thought it rather nnonuilous that the tributors should be able to secure better returns for their crushiugs than the Com pany could. The Chairman said that the question was one which had been before Directors' Boards ad nauscum, and it was an admitted fact that Tiibutcrs could secure good yields where Companies could not. The reason was that the tii butcrs simply picked out the best of the small lodes, while a company worked with the idea of discovering richer lodes, and could not allord merely to follow up insig nilioaut reefs.

Mr Foley said that hej'had been induced to make the remarks which he had ollered by the repoit that some managers, on find ing good gold, kept it quiet until some of their friends negotiated the lease of the ground. The Chairman observed that ho did not hear such reports for tho first time, but still he would say that many of them, on being investigated, had been shown to be quite groundless. The motion was seconded by Mr P Darby, and agreed to. Mr F. Whitaker, Mr W. J. Cawkwcll, and Dr. Campbell were re-elected directors, and Mr J. Wayiuouth auditor.

This was all the busiues;

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. MARCH 25, 1880.



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Wanted. WANTED, a Shinglor.—Apply to R. and K. linger. North Shore. \\r ANTED, a good General Servant.— V ¥ Mrs N. G. Lennox, Kent Villa, Glen hitrno. Ponsonby. W — ANTED, a good Milch Goat, near to Kidding. — _-. M. Hallott, Butcher, Manukau Howl, Parnoll. ___ \\ r A INT ED, 20 good Pick and Shovel V V Men.—Apply at oneo at tho Tunnel, Walta-oroi ltailway Contract. ANTED, a Youth to assist in a Iliiir droseor's Shop; wattes and board.— Apply Francis X Short, City Hair CuUiiik Rooms, Quccn-stroet. TXTANTED immediately, a good Cau y T vassor for tho " Conuuoroiiil Gazette."— Apply at once to tho Publishing Ollioo, corner ol High street and Vulcan-lnne. ANTED, one or a pair of Fcrrots.— Apply, Btatlng Piioo, Sec, to D. Kvitt, Gunsmith, Quopn-stioet. | VftTANTED, Apprentices and Improvers YV to tho Dressmaking.—Mrs Jenkins, Pitt-street, next Wosleyan Church. \\l ANTED, a respectable Girl, about 13 V* years ol! ago, to make herself useful; rcfcrcnco required.- .- pply Mrs Cleal, Karunga hapo Road, near the Winiimill. WANTED, a smart, active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearly, Hobaon streot. W~~ ANTED, a Second-hand WAGGON ETTE, or other Four-wheeled Convey ance (to lock under), to carry four. Also, a quiot, stondy IlO'<SE for same. Write, itatiiif? partieiiltu-s and lowest cash price, to J.VV.B, —den Terrace Post-ofltco. ANTffil) to Let, a comfortable fur nished Bel-room, suitable for two smllc rncn, Ilobson street, opposite Uovernor Browne Hotel. _ _______ _ _ WANTED, a Second-hand Harmonium; not to exceed £20.—Mr Kdßor, Wyn yard-slrccl. p WANTED, a Ten or Twelve-roomed House in thovicini.y o£ Grey or Ilobson streets.—ApplyJ_C_l__P_.,___!-T__u___lh__o. \flj' ASsTIZD Known that T. McMaster V V has opened a great variety of Men's and Boys' Ciothii.'i?, lints, .-iliiilf, Ties, Collars. See, . XNoWN.—Ladies v. ill do H wdl to inspect my Stock of Millinery, 1 Ladies' and Children's Boots, before purchastag



Wanted. IST ANTED, the Person who took by . y mistake a Parcel from Maiden's Th s, on Monday, to return tho Fame to Mrs Gricc. New market, and claim their own. T^TANTEO to •■'cut, a Cottage in goml V V locili'v.- •• ddrcs ful part'-lata to C, Box 106, Pest blllce, AueltlantU I;__ "Si WANTED, by a respectable, energetic, and attractive Young Woman, a situa tion as Barmaid.—Mrs Corn well _ Agency, Hob son-slroet. \jtt ANTED to Lease, with Purchasing VT Clause, a Fivo or Six-roamed House, with moderate arc-, of ground in the suburb?, within two miles of Auckland. Good oup.ly of water iniiispensiblo. Site con—Handing viowof Flagstnil preferred.—Address, stating descrip tion and terms, C. O. Montroso, Evenixc. Stah Ollieo. WANTED, Visitors " Stokes Point," Northcoto Bay Honso. dellchtfully situated. Terms moderate. AH particulars Webb's Music Saloon, Wollesby-strect. \%T ANTED, Pianos to tune, regulate, or V V repair, in town or country, perfectly tuned from ss. N.K.—Pianos bought or ex changed, — Webb- Music Saloon, Wollcsley streot._ iSTANTKD to sell, Ale and Porter' VV Corks in any quantity.—Webb's Music Saloon, Wolleslcy-streot, \YT ANTED, to Kent or Take Charge of, v v a Billiard-room, by an experienced marker; town or couatry.—Apply, by letter, to " Cue," Star Ofllco. WANTED, one fair French Burr Mill Stoms 3ft, (iin. to Ift. diametor.—Part ington Bros., Victoria Flour Mills, Symonds streof. ANTED KNOWN, that tlio Cheap Bcoi Bhon is now open, Corner of Grey street and Market Entrance. Cash ooly; no crodit to pay for ;n. bcos. debts. Small profits and quick returns. Come one, como all, and eco for yourselves. "OTANTED to Let, the Building in v v Parliamont-atreut lately occupied by tho Grammar School; puliablo for a private preparatory school, &-i —F. L, Prime, Estato Agent 28, Inßuia_ec Buildings. OTANTED, Fungus, in any quantity.— TV 11. B. Morton, Oust mihoiiso-ntrect. TO"ANTED to Sell, New Waggonettes, V v Buggies of various descriptions, New and Second-hand Bakers' Carts ; abo, a Hecond hind Rpriiiic Cart,—A. M'.'ckic. Royal J-t.mdard Carii.Lfto and Spring l-_ctory, Diirliani-itrecl. IB/ ANTED KNOWN.—Tho Turkish v 7 v Baths, Upper Qucen-strcot, v.-ill ho open To-morrow Alornlug (Good Friday), from U till 12 o'clock. WANTED, Ladies "to know that T. McMaster has just opened his Now Dresses, Miblnery, and it antics; also Skirts, Hosiery, Tie', Gloves, Ribbonti, and Dress Tri minings. \a?'ANTED KNOWN, New Store V V oponctt at corner of Wellington and Hepburn r-troi't. All Groceries of first quality— New Assortment of Ghis.iKaro and Crockery— Cheap Haberdashery-All Goods at lowest possible prices—Cash trade only.—G. Browning, oorner Of __________tt__n and Hepburn si reels. ANTED Supplied, 150 to 200 Totura Pilcs,sof t x no', less Ih'm 15 inches square. — Apply, stntir g time for delivery and pri 'c per frot, to Wilson and McDonald, Contractors, CO. Cost Office, Auckland. \TETANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber ¥ V can now bo Purchatted at the Yards of I). Goldi'i, Albert-street, close to Dock. He having purchased between 300,0(10 ant .100,000 feet of Seasoned Tiinb.'.r en advantageous terms, will bo prepared to givo customers tho benellt Of his purchase. WANTED KNOWN.—I sell Cheaper than tiie Cheapest, pwticularly such lines as l advertise. Just bought n lob line, con sisting of Ladies' Hats, Co.lumes, Underclothes, Mowers. Feathers. Uibbonu, N^ck lies. Lace Fichus, Pinafores, &c , fco. All will be sold for half-j.rice. iii'.ti lVom Gd. Como early !—J. Grcon. 11 Vieloria-.treet. Sco my other adver tisement. \TSfANTED KN OWN.-Edward CasJi Vt Practical Tailor, intwnda ronoving at an early date lo his new promises, WoUesloy i-lrcer. oi'poaitn U.S. Hotel where ho bopi's to meet all his old natrons and friends, and atsures them that all orders entrusted to him absl! have his careful attention as heretofore. N.B.—A 11-st rate stock of Tweeds and Cloths always on hand. Gentleman's o >-.-n material made up with care. WAN TKD KN O WN, tho A nek 1 and Timber Company have on hand puch largo stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, they are compelled to sell. Nov/ is the time to bul'd. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks a>o told. Job lots of Gccond clitsi. Vace cote, Sabs, fee. 'firewood2s Cdper load. S-V.dustands!u.ving3 free. OTANTED KNOWN, that E. Can-and v V Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and WlutO Pine, Shingle, Hcuso lilocks, Piiiliiics, Posts, Hails, and Firewood In their yard, Cui'toiuhousn-street West, opposite end of Hobson sneer, N.8.-Tho increasing dsmund for White Pine h-s Induced them to arrango for a constant supply. TJSTANTED to Hell, really pood Second ¥ V hund Biigclcs; sinrjle or double hooded or open also, two i-'irst-Ciass Phaetons (new at CrowtherV Victoria -'t.'hlos. WAN TE D X N OW N. Owing to numoi-ous Purchases lately, T am | obii/.-d'to let th". I'ubliahive tho bsm-iit otmr ' Lai-.ie stock of JfODts ami shoes, at a real eacri- j (100. Come curly and jecure for joursoive.-i the Murgaios. »est vuluu in Gents?', Ladies', and ChdJrou's Boots, everkno.'.n in Auc-ltland, at be shop of W. Johnston, Victoria-street. Tv ANTE!. X X-i O VY N ' '10 TRADESMEN. MiI'CUANICS, AND OTHERS. Ko^cr Atjvancbd in Sums cf £,'1 to £50 on PT'o-al recurity. ro-pnyrtblo by weekly instal mei'tn, at L. 11. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, I>J5 y.uruin-Rt.. onucsito Saviuics Bank. x^f'A ~m "t~e1) _r_ro _vr n a to-t-class Stock of Cloths nod Twoeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are tho dlstlnguis-lng.foatarcß of " Tho Pantheon." J. FOPD. Tailor. KiO. (Jueen-street. rBItiEODOLIT-'.—AVaiited to Purchase, Jl a good ilveineh Theodolite.—Addrqss, slitting iimnii of maker, dosoription, and price, to "Survey," Stah Ofllco. rr\o CARPENTERS. — AVanttd two or _ three Good Hands.—TliOß. Colcbrook, Con tractor. I "OUNCll.—Wanted Run Rjys for Punch, U_ —Apply at 10 o'clock To-mon-o.v (Friday) Mora In.?, to the [Publisher, No. 37,' Insuranco Buildings. __ * NEW AKKIVAL wautj a Situation _-_. as Cook in a gentleman's family where washing is given out.—Mrs Tay'ur, Matron, Immigi-nnt DepOt, A YOUNG Person, a-jed 17, desires a _-L a situation (in a small family) aaGoueial Se'-vant, or to aasisl.—Mrs CornvvoU'd Agency, Hobaon-strcot. Tenders. Public Works Ollieo, (Architect's Branch), Wellington, loth March, ISSO. nnENDEKS are invited for the Erection JL of a Police Station at Poneonby. Ceneral conditions, spocitUwtions. and draw ings may be seen at tho Public Works Office (Architect's Branch), Wellington, ami at tho Public Works Offices, Auckland and '1 hsme.S. Tenders addressed to tho Hon. tho -.mister for l'ubUe Works, and marked outsid) "Tctu'.er for I'olic-. Station, Poiv-.onby," Will bo received at the above olltce up to noon of IUL»I)A\, tho 30th day of March, IPSO. . Tclegrapl ie Tenders will bo, received,provided tho original tender ar.d deposit nro lodged with tiie nearest District Engineer at tho tune above speciliod.l , ~ 'The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted.! pj. BURROWS| Architect. -Si O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of TUES DAY, March 30, for tho Frocl.icn ot a Iwo story Residence in Here d'onl-street. Plans &c, ti be scot at Captain Ih-.ldy s olhro on Tuesday, where tenders also will be received. _. J. MATTHEWS, —uiidcr. rvi. O 13 U I L D E 11 S. .11 Tenders will bo received until SATURDAY, th". 271h, at 12 o'clock, for Building an Hotel at Wairoa Ooulh. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. rip O CON TItACT OK s. The 2Gth being Good Friday roc lip' of tenders ii POSTPONED, to Saturday, tho 27th, at the hours mentioned. JAMBS BABER, C.E. nn O BUILD E 11 s . "Tenders will ho received by tho vn^ers'gnod until noon of SATURDAY, April .h'd, lor Uiu Erection of Brick Premises in Victoria-street. PJans, &c, at my Olflco, Queou-.treot. P. HMRAPATH, Architect. m O C A B PEN T E X S. r- Tondei-3 will be recjived until noon of TUES DAY, the 30th instant, for the Erpoticn OLa Cottage at Devonporr, labour only. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. np O BUI L D E R S. "fenders will bo received up to r.cou on SATIiUDAY, the 3rd April, for tho Erection of a Family Res'dono near .\lerctr. Plans, Sec _tom- Offices, l_ucca-3trc_';. EDW. MAHONEY Se SON, Architoots. rgIENDERS for tho Erection of a Cottage ii in Kymond'-street will be received up to noon oi \Vedncsday, March 31, at the cilice o! C. Williamson, Land Agent, Vulcan Lraie. • ' SLENDERS for the Erection of a School i 9. and Teacher's Dwelling at Mavaotai v.-il beive-ived ,r_ the IMuc L.ion Ji'.'iuv., Wynilhum . t-trect, .'".uckUnd, cintiliioonot WliDi-lU-UAY , the 11th April next. 1 Plans and speoilication at the ofli oofl hi Board, and o»i application to Mr Cimrlc.-, "W > Stephens, Chairman of Scuool Committee Maiaotai. J VINCENT E, RICK, -J Kooi-taif.



A__-sen_e_t-!3. | ORNE-S TIIE E T II AL L. KA5Tif.Il MONDAY NCM-IT, MARCH 20. EASTER MONDAY NIGHT, MARCH 29. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Supt. Hii-hcinnd iho i'iro 3lrij.-i.rtf, Cap'ian Butler ami thoSalv-v.oCorps.CaptaiiiLeKoy.Olih.-ers, and member- of tho Naval Brigade. -Major Morrow, Officers and members of No. ;i Co. DEAN'S MINSTRELS IN On~ r.v THKin RKiEINED ETHIOPIAN CAIiNIVA-S, followed by a BALL. Anxu'i. Token ok Rkoa-D, tendered by their Frionds and the Citizens of Auckland. A MAMMOTH PROGRAMME. Curds of Admission: —Front Seats and Ball, 3s; Second Seats and Hall. -•; Gallery, la. lIORAC- D-.AN Manager. |~KPENING THEATRE ROYAL, EASTER NIGHT (MONDAY), March .3. BAK-R'S ORIGINAL li U SIC A L 3N T si, RT AI NME NT. an Evening with T0 M HOC KE, The Hard o£ Ireland. A KIQHT IN TH_ EMERALD ISLE. P-OGRAMMK. Overture, Orchestra MOORE—Memoirs o£ tho Poet—Birth—Early .* saoei'i.tions—Tr.wo's in / merica—Friend ship with Byron— i'ho Old ]lards—Denis Hcmpno.i—Arthur O'Noil and Charles Fan ning—Moore's '?odo of C'llcetlnj: the Irish Melodies—Eiictidshi;) v.-ith Mucta.li Oglo O'Sullivtin, o" Bcrchavon, C >nnty Cork—Per fotma__o on i i-hin lioru's iiurp—Curoltm, the Last of the Old Harpers—-care's Last, :'entl mmt at the Ban.vet of his English Patrons — His Last Momo.'.ts. Tii_ Faded gloiues of Ireland. Ballad, "The Harp that once through Tara's Hull*." The F-B-inq of Constancy. Melody, "Btliove me it all thos. Endearing Young Charms." Irish Ballad, " Green are thy Hill-." CH-IMSO*' li'.ISII SC-.'.'EIJV. Sons, "The Meeting of iho Waters." Patriotism—Tiro Readiness to Sacrifice Lifo itself for Country. So-ig, "The Minstrel Boy." So..g, " Tho Dear Little Shamrock:." Ancient Legends of Ireland, Purity of Irish Maidens, Honour of Irishmen. Melody, "Richland Rare.' Ms il_n-_ B.'.i-rr.r..—At no-mo during any po-iodo. our existc-nce wore wo ovor troubled with ti propensity te general Ludution. Wo re quite a good -iid sufficient rea.>on for paying oompiiments, and therefore Mr raker nuy uc oept on fonuiru our a-.siir_iico Hint we never e-.ij-.yed an hour of an entertainment more in our lives. V/c sat from the beginning to thoond, andh;:urdhim with unbroken, unalloyed plea sure. We have listened, with far los-satisfac tion to songs iv the opera houses of Fi'jueo and Italy. It is the only perl, miancc wo havolieard for some t-me that we fo t disappointed there was no mo.-' of it. Tiie melo lies of Moore and the. olu patriotic spirit of tiie Irish are in able hands. Every Irishm-m should hc-ir Mr Baker. It ii essentially v Mgh-olass entertainment, and one pr. s nling a striking entrust, to Dm trash with which Laiwioh has been swindledlately. Mr Baker intends ghing au entert-inaient on his return from the Downs, and wo should strongly adv.no e»eiyone who can appreciate iir.-t-ela'«i music and sinking, andpVriote :en liment, to avail thorn.cives of this opportunity, as ir, may not occur again. "ii'swieh Observer," PAIIT 11. Selcct'oii3, Orchestra BEVSKE L4WS 01>' PAST 0BS|.OBI?_, THE LONG LOCKS OP THE I-ISII CIIII'I'T MN, Til- LOV- Ob' WOMAM. Song, "The Coulin." Tut: Pautikg of Fiuicnds. Melody, " Farewell, but Whenever." The Meeting; of Friends. Melody, "And doth pot a meeting iiko this make amends?" Fond Memories ok Btoone D.ys. Melody, " Oft in tlio Btilly Night." TICNDEK REOHKIS FOTt TIIE P-ST. Melody, "Love's Young Droam." MR W. ?. BAKES, The Silver-toned Tenor, during tho Entertain ment will t-in.4': — "Come into tho Garden, Maud." "The Death of Nelson." "Didst 'Thou but Know." " My Heart is ihi_e Alone. Doors open at half past seven; to coiumo_co Prices'ot Admission—Dress Circle, 33 ; Stalls, 2.3; Pir, Is. ~K X. ""HjIXCURSIO- ON THE eastkiT'monday. The e.'j. ' LALLA. ROOKE' Will leave tho Onehnnga Wharf at9am on lIAsT" X -MuNDAY for Uoniwallis end Manu kau Heads, raturuirg in time for last train to Aiifkland. Weather and rireunn'anees permitting. GUTHRIE & LARNACHCO. !>-- ' -- ' '*^_» T-TENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUB JO. ANNU-I. RACES. EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 29, ISSO. First Raco will start at 12.30 sharp. WM. PERCIVAT-, Secu-e'.ary. «r:>-^ <H RE A T NAT IV E <i.Y.-Y> \UC MEKTING. —-.rs-*- GATHERING OF MAOUI CHIEFS AT ORAKICT. Tliop.9. "Knterpriso" wi Leave the Ferry T for Orakol, on Friday. 2-.lt h. M-rcb, a'. 10.30 and 11.30 a.vi , and 1.30 and 2.30 p.m. Return Tickets—Two Shillings. Refreslimenls on board. 11. W. HEATH, Manager. A UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE ±_\- STEAM PKRi'.Y CO., (LIMITED.) EASTER HOLIDAYS. Boats will ply every half-hour to No.-tli Shore, and every hour to Northcoto daring Friday, Svtuday, and Mondai. 11. \V r. HEATH, Manager. Aucklai d, March 25th, ISSO. .- ■siY^Y'-^. ,-f, ____»_ 1 ■Y-_&Milis3F -Tk^d-fS-S ---FONSONI3 V RIiGA TT A, 29tu March, 18.0. Entries will be re five 1 at tho Poiuonby Club Hotel between the hours of 8 and 10 p.m. THIS EVENING. WALTER B. TAYfiOR, Hon. Secretary. OONSONBY R E G A T T A. EASTER MONDAY, 2U.11 MARCH, ISSO. A North Shore, Forrr Stcamsr will leave tlio (Jiicon street Wharf once every hour for the I''h'.p;ship. Tickets, 2s lid to by obtained at the Company's oilleo. Holdord o£ Subscription Tickets, free. WALTER B. TAYOR. Hon. Secretary. Gazette iv Bankruptcy. ■".:- ■..." -•• .ys.-^S' TN THE SUPREME COURT OP NEW JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANI-RUPTCY. In tho matter of '' 'iho D.btora and Creditors Act, ISTiI." end of tho various Acts emcudin'.': I'if same, and of tho Bank ruptcy of William Warm, a Debtor. This is to notify tint William Webb, o; Napier-Mi-eet, in Die City et Aiu-khnd, in the I'rovi'ich'J Distrie' of Auckland and Colony of Nov.' y.-.i1.'.n'.1. Builder, has this -lay tili'il ■■'. 'tale ment that h-■ is uiiah'e to i-i.-t.-l his enea ,:ein is with hi-i Ciftlllor.; t.ho First Meelin-,- of Cre ditors to b shelti at the Snpreni" Court Ijuildin.!;-*, ICUm-ati-.'i. t, .Au-kl nd, on WKUMKoDAY, the 31-1 day of Murch, I^'SO, at 12 o'clock neon. Dated this 21 th day of March, ISBO. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar, R. 3 .AISIIT.tCT, High-street, Solicitor for Debtor. Me-tinga. RIBAND I.ODCE of N.Z. 1.0. G.T. will \JT meet at 7.30 p.m. in tho lodgu Room, V.M.C. -Faociatlon, on GOOD FRIDAY, the _'J:h instant. Uusinc-B : Conferring Degrees, O. S. ELLIS, G.W.S. of N.Z. rfJIHE Regular Monthly Meeting of tin ii Prince of Wa'es Lodge, No. VMVi. ic.C , wil be bald THIS 'CVKN'NG, at 7.30, m the Ledge room, Masonic Hot-.-l, Piliiclm st.cet. Visiten ere invited,- By order of tho W.II. ~_ UCKLAND AM '-.TE'JR ATHLETIC ___. CLUB. The Pri_fl3 won at the lato Meeting will bi prer.ciiicd at the club-room, Thames Hotel, oi ' TU-R-DAY fcVKNLW, p.m. -lt-in-Crs arc '. i-equcsted to attond. A. A. COTTER, _ on. Sec. pro. tcm. 1 " "; UVENILEDANCINGCLAS-^, Cartto: ' tp yic-dciLiv, L'o' son-street, Satun a?-sat2.S , pm. Terms, lO.j 61 Quarterly; or I.Monthl . (—ladvance).—C-ciliaM. A. A-di-ew. 31fO'r CROHo BUNS to-morrow at th JO- New Zealand Bakery, PamoU, by fou o'clock in the morning.



Auckland Music Warehouse miiE a uc_.la.nd lyrusic VV AREIIOUSE NOVE LT S" OATALO r 4 TJ E, CONTAINING ALT. .HE Newest Ballads, dance Music, j PIAKOFOKT- I-ECE3 COMIC SONG.?, ; (Solos and Ducts), ice, &C, PUBLISHED WITHIN THE PiST Tin LYE MONTHS. 5 s. d. j "The little ones athomo" (f\ T. Lookwood)..o ti Sung in the play of "Unelo Tom's Cubic." " Emancipation Day " (America i) 0 (i Another popular son;; from " Uncle Tom's Cabin." " Brown eyes hi 3 that little maidon " (C. L. Osgood) 0 G A bright, joyous, little cong, merry and winsome. "Downby the gate" (J.R.Thomas) 0 0 Kxeeedingly cll'cctivo us an encore son.,-. "Briniiigau- Band" (Wellman, j an.) 0 0 Mi Irish comic scng, and iilready very popular. " Kilecn's Answer " (Frank Tuily) 0 C Reply to Eileen 6 llanna." ".Amber tresses tied inlhluo" (IT. P. Banks). .0 0 A simple, yet elegantly simple soii-% "Father, bring homo your money to-night " (\7. F.aiiari in) 0 C A Temperance son;;. Touching and plaintive. " Gran -fat-tor's Clock" (Henry C. Work)... .0 0 Quaint and pleasing. " Wreck of the Princess Alice" (Alfred Lee) ..10 Plaintive and atsori-.tive. Illustrated with seer.o of tho terrible disaster. "ThoTok.an." (sung by Santlo?) 1 0 "SeaKMel'u" (Curl Bernstein).... 0 0 A-t/wer to " Gathering sheila from the sea shore.' "Little blue ."res sweet and true" (W. If. Br ckw-y) 0 0 "Do.-.'t forget to dream of mo" (V.\ H. Brockway) 0 G Two new ballads by W. 11. Brock way, whjse nanij is sufiloioi't to rccommcai them. " I do not ask Dnmo Forton'?'. smilo " (11. P. Danks) 'J 0 A new and 01-ifant ballad Lorn the pen of tho composer oil " Silver tlir-ads . among the geld. "KatMwn of Kilkenny" (ifariLon Millard)..o 0 A pretty song, with a pretty picture, " Wo shall meet al' tho little onoa there " (W. Thompj.n) 0 G "Drifting with tiio tida"(W. Thompson)....o G " Poor old Tramp" (W. Thompson) 0 G "My home on tbo old O'mo" (W. Thompson) 0 G Four now sones by Mr W. Thouipsou of "fathering t-liobs" fame. All bit fair to became popular, and can be heartily rtcammendoa. ' Tom Truolove" .(Libdin) 0 G A favourite old ballad recently revived by Mr Simsßeevoa with great success. 'Return of the Lifeboat" (Carl Bernstein)..o C _. companion so_g to " Lauueh the Life beat," and fast becoming popular. "Rcso-i underset' t_cSnOw"(n. P.B&nksV.O G An exuuisitj b - Hat that w.ll c.nimwid itself to all. "Keep one litt'.o kiss for me" ('has. K. Pr_tt) 0 G Th'-ra is a great d.-.m.ir.d for this charming ballad. " Here's i.o the yen- that's am'" 0 G r.ung by .via lame Antoinette Sterling. "The Deil's awa'Jwi' tho Exciseman (Burns) 0 G Sung by Mr Charles Stanley. " The Hi tie old log Cabin in tho lane" (W. S. Has.) ; ., 0 G One of this popular composer s best songs. " Chiming bells of long ago" (C. P. Bhattu.k)o G „. very pr.tty and easy song. " Remember you have children of your own" (James Campbel) 0 G A most touching song that is cure to please. " Come, my darling, coma and kis3 mo" (Karl Me'er) 0 G . A kissing duct. Sung by the Misses Jessie a,id Victoria Vokc3. " Will you keep the old clcck, my Grand father said"-(Carl Bernstein) 0 G The p-Hi'.lar reply to "Gran'father's Clock." liverybody should obtaiu copy. E Our man-logo bolls are ringing" p'fiour don) 0 G A beautiful new song that will lind hosts of admirers. "The Farmer' Bo;" (Old English Ballad)... .0 6 This favourite old ballad ueods no critic ism. ' Grandmother's Chair" (Jno. Read) 1 0 No s:ng ha:i ever becomo so widely known in so short a time. It is a companion song 10 " Grand father's Clock." "SKiss mo, and call mo your darling" (C. K. H-r-clcj) 0 G Chart-i.g wot'eis and graceful melody. " Riding on a Load of liny" (Harry Birch)..o G A epi.ited ballad, which canioa us bick to tae days when ive went haying. "There are kisses wailing for thee" (Maud del'eyster) 0 G An o_q dsito melody, and a great favourite. "What were a'l the world without thee"ill. P. Danks) 0 G "Little bright eyes, will you miss moT (H. P. I)an:s) 0 G Two late a-.d very poimlar s nigra by this cifted iiailad writer. ' The Pilot Bravo —Vocal Duet for Tenor and Bas-, or f'o.'ia'.o and Contralto— (warr'son M illard) 0 G 'When iheti :1c comes in" (Harrison Millard) 0 G "If you love mo toll me so" (Harrrison Millard) 0 6 . Trustl-g" (Hftrrison Millard) 0 G 'Say not farewell" (Harrison Millard) 0 G "If I were a knight oC tho olden time" (Harris n Millar.!) 0 G The above ballads by Mr Millard are tho favourites of every concert Room. ' Stars of heaven gently guhlo us" (W. H. Brock way) 0 G Song and Chon.s, which piomises to be come very popular. "Sleep my Uttlo blus-eyod treasure" (Jean lo Uroix) 0 G It is 3.--Idnm ivc meet with sum a happy blending of music and words. "My poor heart is sal with its dreaming" if. 11. BiLliop) 0 G Very easy and plea-ing, with ;•. Uno pic ture tittle. "Tho GallintTwenty-fourth" (Alfred LeeK.l 0 Rocitalivo aud Aria, in commemoration oi the undaunted courage lately displayed Uf this Hagiment in South Africa. "1M hi watching for you at the window" (CM. Hykc) 0 G A gem; elegantly embellished with an illustrated title page. " Baby mine " (Archibald Johnston) 0 G Simple and protty. Its sale is enormous. "The lost boat" {:'. L. Studloy) 0 G A splendid cone -rr, song, after tho stylo of .Nancy Lee. "Little Clr'ck-a-doe-deo" (C. A. White)....o G A ne,v bird sang by this popular author. "I'm happy since you still lovo mo" (Alf. LeelO G The popular reply to "Still I love face." 'Lost Birdie" (Ernmellne Martin) 0 G A simple and pretty Uttlo ballad. "We Two" (J. R. Thomas) 0G "Sweet dreams bo thine" (J. R. Thomas). .0 G These two songs arc really gems, and will always be popular, "The Sparrows avo calling" (11. P. DanlrslO G "Heart's Longings" (11. P. Danks) 0 G Mr II inks still continues to produce songs that pleasa the public t-.ste. Tlu-O are his two last. "Pretty Rosos, don't you toll." Sons! aud Dance. (C. 11. Pratt) 0 G This jolly little song is rapidly working its way into popularity. Just the thing for tho '-song, and dance" performers. " Forgive that little angry word" (C.Fro'ichiO G One of tlio most pie.".: iug melodies ovor written. The words are reahy vory good. Tho last time wc met" (C. E. Prat 0 G A very plaintive, beautiful b.ill id. * Alas" (H. Millard) 0 G Nothing I" (11. Millard) 0 G * My Pet" (H. Millard) 0 G Love but ma alone" (IT. Millard) 0 G "I'm thinging of, yoa" (H. Hillard) 0 G "Ask use again and I will not say no" (H. Millard) .*. 0 G Tho above form a nice collodion of con cert songs in Mr Millard's well-known style, lia-h bars a lino litographio Portrait of the Composer. OU Kngland shares thy grief" (Alfred 1^0)1 0 A rat lie tic b -.Had " Jn Memorial-" of tbo Prince Imperial, lllus.-atcd with a s.een id bth .. rap' '0 i-Or tint cf 11.1.1 i. "That's l.ow you get served when you're old' (John Road) 1 0 A good home soag for parlour usi\ Both words and music are appropriate. "Spr'ng and Summer." Vocal Duet (for soprano and contralto), Henry Parkor.l 0 This duet is very useful "Love's Season " (Mollie Carlton) 0 G A charming, effective ballad. '■Sweet.memories of theo" (T. P. Ryder).. ..0 C A pica :u>it litt'.o melody. To Let;. : f|^o LET.—A House of Four Rooms with I Verandah, \ double shop corner allot m r.t, suitable for Ke.taurunt; Gas and Water lvcid ou.--.-.p|iiy Jitincs l_i__l?, , I'T-cCman'.s Bay. . Lif.T, in Grafton ltoad, Comfortable S Furnished Apirtments.withpartial board, '. for a Lady or Oentlcman engag'-d in town ' during tho day.—For uddresa, apply at Stak OiTlce. , ri|V6 LET, it New Comfortable Nino- J roomed House; very eoiivcnicntly situ _ atcd.—!!. i.'avtiiigtou. 1 fW.O LET, an Eiplit-rooirtcil House iv " -§- " C-.rlton Ro'id.-Apy.ly^-n the pr.-mi-cs. _ 'PIO oe Li-'.T at North fcilioie, a jileasantly S situated Now House of six rooms and j kite-era—Dtider Bros., Dovonport wharf. 80. Bala. o HTIOUNTAINS for Sale, from 7s Cd up hi' wards, and on view at H. White's, High street. IjVOR Immediate .Sale, the Carriage " BJ Ponies, and Harnefß belonging to Judge GillieJ, who is leaving for Europe. A b'-.tte pan cannot be got,—Apply to W. Crowthei n V:s:ai-i- -tal-1.-. !0 YZ yy, ioY:l OWO UCNT, on jluiMi/ig -looiet H 3&JLV? prinelplea, or on other terms to aid oo'i-owcra. jMoV.ira-es _nd Loans negotiatoc ~ _.;- List of Peopu-iiutf for S.do ou Ith p_go. ---,c C. Wiili_mscn, Itsttw Agent. Vulcan Lane. ir seven per cent, allowed en mo-oysdepositee for i-ve.tmoat. . ______*_______________________*___________________________________________



Municipal Noticea. -^<4_ii-Wj4S—t^-£__r /pIITY COUNCIL OFFICES. '4,,/ The City Council Oflices WILL BK.CLO3KD from FRIDAY to MONDAY i:»clusiv_ (Easter Hobday,). _ A PHIUPB. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, 21th March 1330. v! __ __/r2_-v fi IT V OF AUCKLAND. Notice is hereby given that the Dust Cart 3 will Collect on SATUitDAY Morning, Instead of Good Friday. W. ANDERSON, City Surveyor. City Council Offices, March 21,1880. WATEEWOEKS OFFICE. Notice is hereby gi^en that Messrs Wapding lUM and Jj.m:, K-nmgali4Po Road, arc Duly Di : cniedPlumbers, in j ursuanco of the pro visions contained in the " v. aterwoiks Regula tions, lS7a." p A> pjjujpg, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, March 21,1550. , -v^_S-mias_^_>" ry I T V OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR T WENT IT PAIRS OF BOOTS FOR FIRE BRIGADE. '"he City Council will receive Tenders until ■1 3) p m. o"f '■'■ BDN.'.SDAY, the 31st ins tan t, as above, in icniis of specifications and conditions at this offtoe. 'The Council do net bind them selves to accopt any tender. Tenders to bo endorsed •• Tender for Boots^ Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, March 21, 1680. CSr i' V'- ''V 'Y',.Y - i :ii.tt.::!i.i*yy'yS-.::-~\i> ri IT V O F ATJCKL AN D. \J Notleo is given that the following proposed amendments in By-Law No. 21, of the City Council of Auckland (Bates of Fares for Hack ney Carriages), will bo considered by the Council on WEDNESDAY, the 31st day of March, IS2O. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, 21th March, 1S?0. BY-LA. W No. 21. Proposed amendment by striking out the word " taken" in the Third Section, under the heading of " Faros by Time," ami insertiriMn lieu thereof " discharged or dismissed," and further, In tho same Section, between the words "stand" and "at,"o* inl.oducinz the words " or place where carriage was hired." Under tho heading of "Fares by Distance," Section 5: By striking out the words " starting point," -nd inserting in lieu thereof tho words " stand or jilacc where carriage was hired." AJeo Section 10, under the same heading :—By striking out tho words "starting point," and Inserting in lieu thereof ;tho words "stand or place where carriage was hired." Also tho words " Tolls payable by Hirer :"— By striking out the words "I£ no agreement previous to hiring, distance fare to be charged," and inserting the leu thereof by way of amend ment, " The hirer at his option may pay either by distance or time ; the hirer shall slate at the time of hiring whether he hires by time or by distance; but if the hirer does not at the time of h iviwj state the mode of hiring. the fare must be paid according to distance." Also by striking out Clause 5 of the simo By- Law and Inserting in lieu thereof by way of amendment, " The Owner of every Carriage must 2>rovide, and the Driver shall hand or give to every passenger for perusal on entering the Hackney Carriage, aprintcd 'Ticket contain ing a cojiy of this By-Law, the number of the vehicle, with the oicner's name and address thereon. The Gwncror Driver of any Hackney Carriage failing to comply with or offending against any of the provisions of this By-Law shall forfeit a sum not exceeding Five Paunds.' Also, that tho following clause be added :— •' Every Hackney Carriage standing or ply ing for hire on a stand shall, if engaged or hired, have a ticket with the word 'ENGAGED printed thereon with letters two inches in length and of proportinaatc breadth, hung on the entrance door of such vehicle, where it can bo readily visible, and the hour of such engagemen distinctly marked thereon, and every driver who refuses to be hired on the plea of then being engaged, without such ticket so being exhibited as aforesaid, shall forfeit a sum not exceed ing Eve Pounds."



Ecclesiastical. m H E A T It E ROYAL. GOOD FRIDAY, EVENING SERVICE, Under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association, commencing at 7 30. Addresses by Ministers and Friends. All are invited. Seats free. aOLY WEEK.—S. Sepulchre's. Ser vine Thi?, (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30 p.m. Preacher, the It.v. Charles M. Kelson. YODFG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Welheley and Albert streets.— Usual I'nvotional Meeting TBIS iThnrsdsy) EVENING, at 7.30- Allaro invited. New arrivals cordially invited, CJT. ANDREW'S CHURCH.—Rev Mr k5 Riloy, Deputy from the Presbyterian Church o£ Ota>.:o ami Southland, will nreach in St. Andrew's Church. Ailen Road, on Sunday next, 28th instant, at 11 o'clock a.m.; and Rev Mr Carrick, l'astor of the Congregation, will preach in the sumo place on the evening of tho 3'imo day at C."O o'clock. Collections will bo m-doßfrcrbotn Berviooa in aid ol the Gallery Organ Fund. QT. MA X K'tJ, BEMUEBA. An raster Tree, In aid of tho Funds of tho Sunday-school, will be Exhibited in tho Kow market Hall onE_.STfl.il TUESDAY, the 30th March. Doors open eftarnoon and evening. Lost and Found. LOST, last Thursday, between Mount Kden, ii Lady'a Silver Watch and Chain.— A handsome reward ou returning it to this olliec. , 1 OSl', between Franklyn Road and Lin _J coln-ttreet, 1 adies New Shoe. Finder please lolurn Mini: to Fi-anklyn Store. LOST, in the neighbourhood of New lamot, a Collie Dog, bln^lc atid tan noints, and answering to -he name of "Laddie." Ono Pound re-ard will ba paid on delivery to Mr Taylor, at, Messrs rirown, Campbell and Co.'s, S'lortlnnd-streer. LO^T, on Tuesday M^ht, part of a Gold ilnr-rinp. With n. Ruby set in. Tho finder wilt greatly oMi to by leaving at Sx.ut Ollico. IjIOUND] on the 19th instant, Fared _' containing Groceries by applying at Stab Oflice, giving description, and paying expenses, cm have ti.e same. TRAYED, yesterday, ;t Hoan Mare into mysiable. 'owner can have same by pay ing expenses.—C. Maddox, Shelly I3:aeh. Board and Kesidence. ,pi O V E II N O It B RO W j.. E HOTltt, AJT lIOBSON-STRBI-T Board and Lodging 20s per week (Hi:i-lo room) —25a Auctions. ____f_k__yS_a> ; p U I! LIC NOTIFICATION. POSTPONEMENT OF WAIROA LANDS SALE. Crown Lands Oflice, Auckland. March 23,1550. I hereby notify that the Salo of Lands in tho Op-jiti and Taramarama Survey Districts, Wai roa, near llawkc'a Day, advertised to take plaoo at the Couit-houso, Clyde, on Tuesday, tho Cth day of April next, has been POSTPONED to TUB-DAY, the27th day of April, USO, at tho same hour uud plac:. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. SATURDAY, MARCH 27. THE HAY M A 11 X E T. THOR SALE, at the Haymarket, ou .__ Saturday next, at 11 o'clock, 00 sacks Bran 10 sacl;s -liarr.s ALFRED EUCKLAND. Tll E II AYM A R KET, 5 ¥71 O R PRIV AT E SAL E, A Chair-Cutter (tu-.rc_-i-.owcr); Belts and y everything complete; Can ho seen at c Mr C. Roberts, iiowick. ALFRED _13UCKL AND. roontinued on Fourth S^j