Correspondence.

HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT.

(To the Editor of the STAE)

,c;jp L) Having noticed reference made in your columns to a bill about to he intio duccd in ihe House of Representatives for placing hospitals and such institutions under the supervision of a local board, I would like to draw your attention to iry owu case, which, I think, shows the nec.s titj of such supervision. Why th's step has not been taken by tbo Government be fore I am at a loss to understand. I have good reason to believe that hospitals in all cities of importance are governed by boards or committees, to whom thoso who have complaints to make always have ready ac cess. On July 10, 1878, my thigh.was frac tured whilst I was engaged fclliug limber at Arariinu South. I was taken to the hos pital on the 21nd, and the bone was set by Dr. Philson. Dr Goldsbro' was present at the time, and remarked, " You'll make a quick case ot this," to which Dr Philson re plied, " Yes, there's nothing to contend against." After lying tightly bandaged lor endit weeks the splints were taken oil', but my knee and ankle were gui to stiff, and violence had to be used to beud thorn, with little or no effect for a number of weeks. I was theu discharged, and the morning I Jolt Dr Philson asked me how I intended to get my kuee to bend, and I replied, "By using the same means you havo done, getting someone to bear down ou the ankle." His reply was : " See and get all.the pressure you can on it, or you will be a cripple." I followed these instructions, and, while doing so, broke the limb again. Weut back to the hospital ou December 30th. Was again discharged ou Juue 21st, 1879, still uuable to walk without crutches After staying at homo for some 'momlis I obtained au order and wa. re-admitted ou March 29th, ISSO, and improved rapidly by following Dr. Philson's dirccM'ons. Un April 24th I was astouished by being in formed that I was dwcha.gcd. Tho House- Steward told me the reason was that I had taken a walk outride the hospital grounds without leave. Upon asking tho Houso fcUirgeoii the reason of my discharge, ho said it was for failing to meet the Dr. on his round ou the previous morning. Touching the reason given by the House-Steward, I had never previously boon informed by a single official couuocted with tho in.titulion that it was ncccsary to ask permission before leaving the grounds, and, further more, I had been ordered by Dr. Philson to take all the walking exercise 1 could. There arc no rules to that effect, or, indeed, to auy effect, ported iv the wards or any part of the building I have seen, and it is absurd to discharge a patient for not complying with rules ha ha_ no opportunity of making hiruspl. acquainted with ; and I can testify that if this rule dors csi.t it is infringed almost daily. If, as tho Ilouse- Surgeon informs me, I was dis charged for not being iv the buildiug when the doctor mado bis round, I reply that I was on the grass iv front of the hospital, obeying his instructions by takiug extrcise, and by a simple miscalculation of time, ro turned ton minutes after the doctor bad left t_,e ward. I have been accideatly absent from the ward when the doctor paid bis visit on more than one previous occasion, and was nevtr bofore even reprimanded, to say nothing of cau'ioned. From this plain stat.mont of facts it will be seen that our hospital, though superior to many others in some respects, is far from having attained perfection. Ono step to wards this end will be the appointment of a governing committee to investigate a'l com plaints, and remove some of the responsi bility from the shoulders of the already overburdened chief of this establi-hmenr. I know that no greater boon can be givcu to thosemostinterested iv this hospital,i.e.,the patients and their relative 3, than a respon sible governing committee. Apologising lor trespassiug so largely on your space, I remain, yours &c, Basil Hew. Eden Terrace.

WORKING MEN AND FREE IMMI GRATION.

(To the Editor,) Sify—When Sir George Grey, addrc.ses His constituents in Auckland, I hope some elec tor (I am uot one) will ask him th's impor tant question, raised by Mr Hurst and others; and as yet ignored by the Greyite*. How was it, that when financial difficulty at the end of IS7B had begun to set in, redoubled efforts wore made to get out emigrants from Great Britain, in fact the Vogel agency were getting out people uud.r false pretences, by representing a state of prosperity which did not exist? I am neither a Hall man or a Grey man, but I do say common truth and honesty demand that the working men of >ew Zealand, who havo been grossly de ceived* should have this matter probed to the bottom. This is no time to be wasting in stunid blague, as to whether this man or that man deserted the Grey paity. The question is, who has got the country into the fearful financial mess it is in, and Why is Vogel still retained as the agency at home aftfr trying to bribe the Falmouth electors with New Zealand promises, and proving a Beaconsfield supportor ? Vogelism, like jingoism at home, has bsen the curse of the hour in New Zealand, and if the Aucklandites are so bliud in future, as to be put off with fine words of promise instead of deeds, they deserve all the tax ation they are likely to get. Remember, I say again, Mr Hurst's statements about this question, have never been answered.— Yours, truly, L.N.

GOVERNMENT STROKE AT HELENS VILLE CONTRACT.

(To the Editor). Sir,—An analysis of the work done by the engineer while workiug the Helensvillc contract, from the 31st January 1878 to 21st August, a period of 29 weeks, at a total cost of artizaus and labourers of £1,609 12s lid ; by charge for use of 17 tons iron rails with freight £71 Us 5d ; total, £1,781 4s 4d, will shew how ontrageouslyunfair a Govern ment Will mete out justice to any unfortu nate whom it is inteuded to ciu»h. Pil*s, driven (in ground 75pcrce_-t,w.re ingrdund about the hardness of butter in winter and cost 3s Id to drive per foot. In settiiug, I am allowed Is 6d. I have done the same for 4|d per foot. I bave an offer before me where two experienced pile drivers offer to do them for 7d per foot, which I would not accept as it was too much. In timber, In position, cost 13s 7d per ICO sup. ; in Bottling up of account I am allowed 5s 9d per 1001 sup. Looking to the same offer above, they offered to do it for 3. 6d por 100 sup. Now, about the h?lf of the timber there had little or no work upon it; 2. 3d or 2s Gd wonld have been a good price. Iv iron bolts, &c, there are nothing, simply because they co»t as much to laud on the ground as what 1 am allowed for it iv position, viz :32 per lb. Iv earthwork, while they had the best of the season and plenty of plant to go on with, or more tban ever they could use, I find there has bceu done the enormous quautity of 13,757 yards, or about 500 yards per week, or for the period of 14 "weeks when the collapse occured, by the breastwork carrying away, about 850 yards per week, while by the statement of accounts 1 was doing 1,000 yards per week for the month of January ; but then when I come to sift the prico allowed mo, and the actual cost per yard to run out, it is something startling. It cost Is 4d per yard, but it is only put down at 6d per yard to me ; consequently there is a dead loss of lOd per yard to me, which is no doubt infended, as by the quantities made Up by the Engineer there is fully 34s more iv his quantity than the rlan shews-and if it is not as I say, I nm prepared to forfeit nothing less than six months' l.b.rty. To sum up the whole : For what cost me, and is charged mc, for labour of artizaus and labourers, also charged me, for rails, with their freight, £1,781 4s 4d-thc Govern ment, or the officials, in their wisdom, think work was done to the value of £8.37 9a 5Jd only. Hence a lo3s of £943 14s lOgd to mo. Min-ht I suggest, Mr Editor, when the Civil Service Commission is goipg into tho state of the Service, that they will apply to me, and I can tell them of more than one uncivil sorvact, who have been so long in their billets that they think it is theirs by divine right, and that they are not infallible in figures at all events. If a few of them had to light their way through the world without a salary, they might be more careful in their figures, aud not make mistakes that may ruin one who has buffeted New Zealand for 18 years, and never earned £50 of salary in it, nor had he any money when he came to it.—l om, etc., AL.T-XAND._n_ Smith.

Experiments made on dogs show that these animals can absorb with impunity about sixteen times a. much arsenic, in pro portion to their weight, as would kill a human being.

The wife to the editor of the " Petaluma Peavine " ran away with, a tenor singer of the period the other day. It was a good deal of financial relief to the journalist, now that the white paper is eleven cents a pound, but it galled him awfnlly to have her state in the note ladies always leave sticking in the looking-gkra on such oc casions, that she regretted she was forced to have him "crowded Out for more inter esting matter."

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Beforo R. C. Barstow, Esq. KM.)

DTUJKKENSF-.S.

Wm. Henry Carter and Daniel Fitzpatrick were lined 5s each, aud Mary Lewis 10-i for drunkenness. THK LADY OF TUB TW'BKD. -Taue Bolfe, alias Keid, a very old off.nder, was brought up for drunkenness aud unseemly conduct in Chancery Lave. A lorn,' list ot convictions were produced a«ain.t the prisoner, but in the hope thtt sho would do better iv future she was allowed her liberty upon payment of 10s and costs. ASSAULTING A WIF \ James McKenuy was charged with assaulting Mary, his wife, by striking her on the face, ou'the 17th of April. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mary McKemy deposed that her husband wcut out ou the 27th inst., and came iv very late. She remonstrated with him, when he told hor she was the worse for liquor. lie thou beat her with a stick, and struck her with his fist. lie then left her and her children without mcaus of support. To defendant : Did not call you a bastard, i'ou ran houie lo your mother, aud she rau at mo v\ ith an aire. To His Worship : I have no witnesses present. James McKemy de. osed that ho was a bootmaker. Had becu married three years, aud his life had been one of mi.cry evir since. His wife called him veiy offensive names, uudt.oi.a£l note oat of his pocket. He struck her and bolted. Agues Mcls-emy, mother of defendant, deposed that she saw compliiuant threaten hor son with au axe. Ho was a martyr to his wife's vagaries. (Jomplaiuarit said she unfoitunat.ly con sented t. her mother-in-law living with her aud her husband, arid sho wa.3 th. causa of all disturbance. Fined is aud cists, aud to find sureties to l.e.p tho peace for three months, him. .If in £20, and two others in £10 each. Husband : I'm williui; to allow some thing for her maintouauco, but caunot live wi'h her. Wife : I want a protection order. His Worship : it is seldom there ij much happiness 'v a houso where thero arc two mistresses. The line was paid. ANOril__!l ASSAULT CASS. Abel Fietcher appeared iv answer to a charge of striking Charles Alexander Martin oa the 27ih April, with a carving knife, with intent to do him bodily harm, Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr Tyler appeared for oinplaiuant. Defendant snid he had engaged Mr Mc- Cormick, but he had uot arrived. Mr Tyler intimated that from what he knew he thought it wns not likely that Mr McCormiok would appear, aud lie was very anxious that the case should be heard to day, as it \va3 feared that defendant would commit some murderous outrage upon com plainant. H:s Worship said as thero was another ca-e ponding iv which th. present com plainant was charged with an assault, he considered that iv the interests of justice the ca.es should be taken consecutively, aud the information against Marliu was first laid. Finally tho Court consented to hear the wituesses.

Mr Tyler then opened the case and called wituesses.

Charles A. Martin deposed that lie had known defendant several years. Fletcher was indebted to him in a sum of £5. Had a commission to buy a house for aMr McManus. Fletcher hid such a horse. He asked Fletcher about Ihe price, ottered to sell it ou couditiou that he was to deduct the £5. He was invited to sec the horse with MoMamis, at Fletcher's stable. Witness, McManns and two others went on the evening of the 27tli, to Flet cher's house, knocked at the door, Fletcher opened the door, and said he would accom pany them to the stable. 'I he house lit the time was in darkness. When wc got about a hundred yards from the house, Fletcher said he would go aud get tho key of the stable. We went ou. Found we had no matches with us. It was quite dark. Said he would go to Hay's store and get a box, but the store wa. clo.cd. 1 heu returned to Fletcher's house and knocked. The house win still in darknees. Mrs Flet cher said, , " Who's there," and witness a3ked for matches. Sho said, "Jf you come in you will find some on the niaailepi.ee.'' We-it in, aud w.s fcrling his way to the mautlepiece when Fletcuer cauie iv and said, " I've got you now, you ." Wit ness was astonished, aud moved in the direction of the door. f'ictchcr slammed tho door, locked it, and struck a match. He then found that he was in the bod-room, just inside, not seein_ where ho was iv ihe dark. He had a carving knife in his hand, holding it buck-handed, as it ready to strike. He repeated his oath, aud said "You , 111 murder you vow. I'll kill thee, aud let thy blood stream across the iloor." He approached him, with the blade pointed towards him. Being unable to defend himself, he crept under the bed. Defendant then made several stabs at him by the side of the bed. Mrs Fletcher wa. lyiug ou the bad, at least ho presumed so. Did not sco her, but could hear her. Mrs Flptchcr called out several tici'S, "Givo me the knife. Don't do him any harm." He had not becu a minute in the room. Hotelier then ordered his wife to get out of b.d and get the icvolver; saying that he would-.hootM.i_rtin. Mrs Fletcher got up and opened the bed room door, which Fletcher had locked. She dil not return with tho revolver. Fletcher said Ab ahum will be here directly, and commenced pulling the mattra.. from the bed. He took out two battens and said, "Now I'll settle all." He moved round the bed. Finding no other chance of escape he got under the bed, when Fletcher aimed a desperate blow at him, striking him on the hand. The mark is still visible. Witness struck at him, when he drew back, and witness rushed out of the room, and escaped by the b.ck door. Keeps tho Captain Cook Hotel. Have a wifo aud three children. Know Mrs Fictcher. She called the next day and conversed with Mrs Martin in the presence of himself, Miss Neal, aud Mr Flaherty. The subject wa. about the assault. He did aot .peak to Mrs Fletcher on the pievious night, nor did he see her. His only object in going to the hoiuc was to get a few matches.

Cross-examined by Fletcher : You caught me in tho room. Did not offer you £25, nor increase it to £50 to avoid scandal. There was not a utensil broke in the room.

Cornelius McMarius deposed that he spoke to complainant about buying a horse. Went to the Captain Cook. Ac companied Marliu to Fletcher's house to look at the horse. Martin knocked at the door, and Fletcher came. A discussion ensued about the price of the horse, and it was agreed to see the animal. They weut. Martin said in the hearing of Fletcher, " I'll go and get eotnc matches." Fletcher went to his house aud said he would be back in live minutes. He did not return. Know nothing of the assault. Wm. Shoppard, in the employ of Messrs Porter and Co., residing next doer but one to defendant remembered the eveninp of the 27th. Was in his gardeu. Saw three or four persons leaving Fletcher's allotment. Did not know them. Shoitly after saw a man going up the verandah steps. The mau kuocked at tire door and said some thing. Within two minutes he was fol lowed by auothor man, who went in, struck a light, and went into the bedroom. Heard Mr Martin's voice immediately after. Thinking something was wrong, he called his neighbour, Mr Taylor. They went ou the veiandah (Taylor's) together. Heard Mi- Martin say he had a wife and children. He then heard a scuffle, aud Mrs Flit.'her say, " Oh, Abel, don't I" and Mr Martin, " For God's sake,' don't I" The affair seem to be getting serious, and he went for a police man. Could not find one. He considered Fletcher oue ot the most violent of mm, and his fits of passiou were outrageous. He was in the habit of beating his wife unmer cifully. Had often heard her cry loudly for mercy, aud " You'll break my thigh," " You'll kill mc," and like expressions. Thomas Taylor, living next door to Flet cher, corroborated the statement of the last witness. Saw Mr Martin, who was a stran ger to him, rush out of the back way. He was nearly knocked over by Martin running against him. Martin said "I'll make you pay for this." Fletcher replied "You I'll gettlp you.?'

Mr Tyler : Is Mr Fletcher a peaceable man ?

Witness : lie is the worst specimen of a mau I ever saw. A complete pest to the neighbourhood. His conduct to his wife ■\v»s brutal iv the extreme. To Fletcher: Heard your wife say, I won't tell lies for you. Heard your blows. Saw tho shadows through the window blind. Every blow was accompanied with a vile expression, you -. You comm enced threshing her at 9 o'clock. Don t know what time >ou ccas i beating her. Fletcher; Tlien you don't know what time I loft off threshing the old woman . _ Witness : No, I went about my busi ness.

Fletcher: Call my wife. Rachel Fletcher, who was accommodated with a chair, owing to extreme weakness, gave evidence with tremulous emotion to the following effect: Abel was drunk. He was hammering the table. It wis his way after a drop of beer. Mr Martin called at the house ; wanted matches. Came into her bed-room. Got on the side of the bed.

Said, "I won't hutt you." Pulled the clothes. Abel came in at that moment. That's all "bo knew about it.

Cross-examined by Mr Tyler : Went to Mts Martin and explained what had taken place. Fletcher did get the carving knife lo chop him, but she persuaded him not to kill Martin for the sake of his wife and chil dren.

Ellen Mack, another neighbour, gave ovi deuce as to what she heard. She was sec reed in Ihe water-closet.

Complainant was recalled, and stated that Mrs Fletcher said in his presence that if she did not make some arrangement her life would be in danger, aud desired witness to meet her and her sou's wifo at a certain time at the corner of tho British Hotel, in order that sue might arrange for a mooting between him and ITctcher, as he would not reason vithher. She n'so said that he (Martin) had not assaulted her nor made any attempt to do so. ilis Worship said he would reserve judg ment until Monday, after hearing the evi dence in the case of indecent assault.

MR SWALLOW ON "MUSIC."

Last evening Mr Martin Swallow gave the second part of his lecture ou "Music," at Mra Clayton's Ladies' School, Parnell. This forms one of a series which Mrs Clayton has arranged for the benelit of her scholars primarily, but to which a number of the friends of the pupils aud the school are courteously invited. Before entering upon his real subject for the evening, viz , the Five Great Masters aud how to study them, Mr Swallow entered first iuto a digression. He commented upon the distinction which is usually made between tho professional and the amateur, and contended that the distinction was au erroneous and pernicious one. Success could only be attained by solid aud sound instructiou, by whicli he did ■ not mean _ wearying pedantry, aud contiuual ropolitions", but a conquering of essential points one by ouc, taking the most important last, aud then attending to details. Patient application and perseverance wore essential, and with out them nothing but a superficial know ledge would Oe obtained. He next pro ceeded to speak on singing and pianoforte playing. Iv reference to tho foimor ho re marked that it ought to be cultivated more extensively. Nearly everyone had a voice that wos at any rate worth training, though perhaps few would ever be able to excel aud astonish. Pianoforte playing aud the ex cellence of tho piano as an instrument were then commented on. It was almost tho the .only instrument ou which molody and ' harmony could bo shown to gether. It was tho best suited for accompanying the voice; and more had been written for it from the time of Bach to that of Beethoven than for all other instru-. mouts put together. No important com position appeared iv these days, but it was at ouce I'utiacrilied iv the piano, aud thus placed within the reach of every player. The five great ma.tors, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, aud Beethoven, formed tho subject of the remainder of the lecture. There could be no artistic and souud instruction which did not include the introduction of a eoiifidorable number of their works. Such trilles as moderu dauces, etc., would never make a renl player ; these things unfortun ately forined;too large a part of tho exercises of most learners. The pupil should early be accustomed to high class compositions. He did not mean that difficult symphonies nnd sonatas should be attempted by chil dren, but there were easy selections fiom Mozart and Haydn which thoy might brain with advauta<_c. The -18 preludes and fugues of Bach were uot for novices, but there were somo of bis gavottes which were well suited for youthful players. As illus trations of this" master .Miss Stevens played a Gavotte iv G niiuor ; aud Misses Stevens and S'mpsuii ouc of his organ fugues. All the compositions of Bach were not of the samo importance ; a few hud been composed merely jfor temporary pur poses. The characteristics of Bach's works, were originality, scientific movements, aud difficulty of execution. Much of his grandeur aud power was suitod only for the cultured car. His well-known " Passion Music" was one of hi. sublimeitproductions. Handel was a o->iitem]>orary of Bach's, and he was distinguished by boldness, strength, vigour, grace and invention. As a specimen of his work. Miss Kdith Abbott played with great taste tlio popular '• Harmonious Black smith." Haydn was the founder of the quadrille aod symphony, and in the former ho had never been surpassed. He was ever now and surprising. Hit compositioni were distinguished by completeness i i form, a delicate distribution of purts, aad legitimate effects. Misses Tanks and Clayton here rendered one of the Quartettes, by way of illustration. Mozart was effective in every style; he composed for the church, the stage, aud the concert room, excelling in all. He gave to wind iutruments the importaucc which they have ever since retained, and produced by their means magical effects. His mii.ic.l precocity was pro verbial. At the age of four he composed tunes ; at twelve he was unequalled as a player on the harpsichord. '1 be illustra tion from his works was part of the Sym phony iv C major, which Misses Stevens and Abbott played. Beethoven, the greatest musical genius that ever lived, also com posed a large number of works of every des cription—orchestral, chamber aud vocal music. Vast power, intense pathos, charm ing melodies, aud complicated harmonies were among his prominent characteristics. The overture to Prometheus, played by Misses Simpson and Stevens, was tho selected specimen. Mr Swallow went on to describe several of the the other less im portant masters, and part of a Nocturne by Spohr was performed by Misses Wright and Smith. The lecture was concluded about niue o'clock*

Volunteer Intelligence.

ANNUAL PRIZE-PIKING.

The annual rifle competitions held under the auspices of the Auckland Hi lie Asso ciation took place yesterday at the Mount Eden Tango, uuder the superintendence of Major Morrow, and were keenly contested. The number of marksmen who competed was not large, but the liriug was very fair. We append the score-li.t for each of the three matches, as well as the names of the highest aggregate scorers : — FIRST MATCH—Mk Beck's Cup and Tiirhe Mossy Pkizkb. Ranges: 200 yds., _.oyds., 500yd5.;5 shotsat oacb. „__.., 200 100 500 T , Nam(- yds. yds. yds. v' Shaw, Enslncer .. 32111 31333 -1313. - 19 Aden, Engineer .. 13133 31333 23111 — _._ T. Fairs, Victoria .. 33143 41323 33321 — 18 Leigh, No. 3 .. .. 43113 34313 01342 — 48 McCarthy, Hobson.. 3 333 43443 34403 — 47 Lieut. Skinner, VI •. 34433 44443 32033 - 47 H. Hose, Artillery .. 34M1 33334 323.30 — 46 Henderson, Artillery 33131 31340 33212 — 45 Hay, No. 3 .. - 23333 34341 43024 — 45 Woolley, Artillery .. 33312 23234 3U23 — 43 JC. Cooper, Victoria.. 23141 43233 33303 — 43 A. Pajne. Artillery.. 33231 40242 32403 — 30 Major Morrow, No 3 32233 232(4 33032 — 30 Trayes, Artillery .. 33312 32312 2003 - ;9 J Fairs. Victoria .. 32322 3.221 42300 — 37 S:rgt. T-..10-, Vl'. _ 32222 3-312 22214 —35 Bcdds, Navals .. f3>22 32124 40022 — 35 l_or«t -".oall, No. 3 .. 30314 32033 20330 — 33 Accordiug to the rules of the Association only an efficient volunteer can hold Mi- Beck's cup, and as Shaw has not qualified himself for that designation the trophy will probably be secured by the next highest scorer, Allen. The matter will be decided at a meeting of the Association which is convened for Tuesday night. AGGREGATE ScuiES — Three Money Prizes. The ten highest aggregate scores are : — Ist 2nd 3rd Aggr. mch. mch. mch. gates. Coopor, E., Victoria ..43 53 55 — 151 Fairs, T„ Victoria .. 48 4G 57 — 151 Skinnor, Lieut., Victoria 47 41 55 — 143 Allen, Engineer ... ~ 48 42 52 — 111 Wooley, Artillory .. 43 4G 51 — 140 Henderson, Aitlllory .. 45 37 53 — 131 Koee, 11., Artillery .. 4G 39 48 — 133 Leigh, J. VV., No. 3 .. 48 37 4fi - 131 Payne. A., Artillery .. 3!) 40 50 - 129 Hay, Sergt., No. 3 .. 45 39 42 — 126 Cooper and Fairs tied for first aggregate, and iv order to decide who should receive first houours they agreed to fire live rounds at the GOO yard, rauge. The result was as follows :— Fairs .. 0 2 3 2 3 —'10 Cooper 1112 2— 10 Second Match.— Evening Star Cup and Three Money Prizes. Ranges, 400, 500, aud 600 yards; live shots at each range. 400 MO ' COO Names. yds. yds. yds. Tl. R. Cooper, Victoria 44131 41333 43124 63 Woolloy, Artillery .. 43331 41323 21223 16 T. Fairs Victoria .. 41313 34434 34300 40 Lieut. Skinner, Vie. 01311 03233 32314 41 Allen, KDginoers .. 33123 23123 2(2r0 41 A. Payne, Artillery 31333 22314 30303 40 H. Rose. Artillery .. 24311 40323 43030 39 Sergt. Hay, No. 3 .. 13112 33233 03230 39 Leigh, No. 3 .. - 32434 21023 22330 37 Honderson, Artillery 33114 3-3rt2 023*3 37 J. Fairs. Viotoria .. 13332 02220 03222 31 Sergt. Taylor, Vie. Retired _3r»03 23232 22 Major Morrow .. 33124 00002 02030 22 Trayes, Artillory Retired 33000 02200 10 Third Match.—Dr. Campbell's Vase, and three money prizes. 300, 500, and GOO yards. Seven shots at each range. Namo. 300 yds. oOOyds! 600 yds. Tl. T. Fairs, Victoria ..3214222 4333322 4004431 57 K. Cooper, Victoria.. 2233323 4331333 3032214 55 Ueut.-Skmner, Vie. 2323332 3243220 3333342 55 Sercr. Taylor, V.c. .. 3323333 3331313 0320203 53 Henderson. Artillory 2220232 4324332 3234024 52 Allen, Engineers .. 3333232 2230243 4223230 52 Wooley, Artillery .. 3324333 4234423 0002222 51 A. Payne, Artillery 3223322 43n0323 0242334 50 H. Ross, Artillery .. 3233332 0.-322! 4200323 48 Malor Morrow .. ..2332032 3244232 0033240 47 leiKh No. 3 .. .. 3222233 4243343 0002022 4G Sorsrt Hay, No. 3 .. 0323323 2334022 0030223 42 Trayes. Artillory .. 23^433- 0332000 0083R.3 11 J. Fairs, Viotoria .. 2332333 2433120 0000202 41

Kaipara Steamship Company.

The half-yearly report of the Kaipara Steamship Company, Limited, for the half year cudiug Maich 31st, ISSO, to ho pre sented at the general meeting of tho share holders, ou Monday next, has been circu lated among the shareholders. It states :

"The Directors in presenting the balance sheet to March 31st last, are glad to report a decided improvement in the Company's allair... The balance-sheet made up to September 30th, 1879, showed a debit in proiit and loss of £1,379 9s lOd, to which should have been added £33S 10s Id, being amounts for accounts paid this half-year 1 but which weie not rendered in time for previous balance, thus making a total of £1,717 19s lid. The net earnings of steam ers aa shown for this half-year is £1,3(13 4s Bd, to which are added prolits from other sourc-s £305 Is 6d, amounting to a total of £1,723 0s 2d. After paying interest on over draft, and insurance ou £0,750, it leaves a debit in profit aud loss of £1,306 13s 9d. The Directors hate used their best effoits 11 dispose of the Tougariro, but at auction only £2,700 was bid tor her, which sum was then considered iusuilicient in the face of the value put on the vessel by the valuators appointed to give their report ou the whole of the steamers, as .per resolution at the last general meeting. The report gives the followiug result of the working of tho several boats during the six mouths :—P.s. City of Cork.—Receipts, £1,431 18s Od. Disbursements, £802 7s 4d; balance at credit, £509 lis 2d. S.s. Gemini, ss. Lily.—Receipts, £940 16s 2d. Disbursements, £897 lis 3d ; bulauce at credit, £43 4s lid. . S.s. Durham.—Receipts, £1,405 19s 10J. Disbursements, £547 0s Gd ; balance at credit, £55S 13s 4d. _> s. Minnie Casey.—Receipts, £1,358 13s 2d. Disbursements, £819 10s 9d ; baiaucc at credit, £538 10s sd. S.s. Kina.—Receipts, £888 8s 2d. Dis bursements, £1,045 2s lid; baiaucc at debit, £150 14s 9d. F.s. Tougariro.— Receipts, £90 15s lOd. Disbursements, £287 2s 3d ; balance at debit, £190 Gs 7d. LIABILITIES. To Capital, viz :— £ r. d. 510 Sh-res fully paid up at £5 .. 2.500 0 0 2,,S_,'J Snares partly paid up at S'.b .. 11,115 0 0 To Overdraft at Bank, Ko. 2 Account 10,317 8 10 Bank of New Zealand 352 li C Accounts owing by Company .. 303 2 1 . .27,732 17 6 2,007 Unallott.d Shares at fi. .. 13,335 0 0 ASSETS. & s.d. By Rtonmcra as per Schodulo .. 21,019 0 0 Punt 02 0 0 Coal on hand .. 65 0 0 Ollice, Bulldinas, Furniture, &c. 10S 7 7 Su-.p-I.SO 01 2 0 Accounts owing to Company .. 1,008 19 0 Ship*' Stores on hand .. .. (i."> 0 0 Preliminary ICxpcLBOS .. .. 1,U9 010 National Insuranco .. .. 17111 0 Boat-" Rivorhoad" „ .. 10 19 0 Bills Receivable 100 0 0 Colls unpaid as por Schedule .. 1,0*5 10 0 Cash In hand 09 8 3 Balanco, Profit and Loss.. .. 1,300 13 8 £27,732 17 5 PROFIT. & S. I). To Balance Soptomber 30, 1870 .. 1,379 9 10 Add Accounts duo hut not rendered previous to balauoo .. .. 333 10 1 Interest—Bank of Now Zealand .. 23115 3 Interest—National Bank of Now Zea land 001 13 0 Claims and Allowances 2111 7 Manager's Salary 150 0 0 Printing, Stationery, Advertising, (Ulloo Expense*, nnd Miscel laneous Charges 172 0 S Auditing, and M.0.10l Survey of Company's Property .. .. 100 3 9 Koi. tira-l'i-ovldoro Account .. -0 13 2 Kaipara Railway.. .. - •• 10 19 1 Totil £3,031 19 11 LOSS. & p. r>. By Steamers' Earnings 1,303 1 8 Sio.a*o 1 17 2 O. omission .. 0 5 0 Winosand Spirits, &c 0 19 _ Sharos K-or.eited 360 0 0 Ba'auco . .. I,3jG 13 9 Total _ .. £3,031 19 11

Mangawai Coal Fields.

ABOUT live years a<ro a seam of coal was found on a block of laud belonging to Mr Dingwall, at Mangawai, opposito the Man gawai Hotel. Ait analysis uf the coal was made by the Government and favourably reported upon, but owing to a want of boiiug rods, which were promised by Sir Julius Vogel but uot supplied, no thorough test of the value of the deposit has been made. Mr Hogan, a practical miner of considerable experience, who has become the owner of the laud, has rendered great service to the district by his explorations for mineral*, and has l>eeu rewarded by making some valuable discovcrie-). A few days ago Mr Ilogan was engaged in sinking holes for blocks as the foundation for a house on his property, now near the walcr's|edgc, when he came upon an outcrop ot coal, a sample of which has been left at this ollice, by Mr E. 11. Percy. The seam has been traced back iuto the hill, from which it ap pears to dip uuder the Mangawai river, cropping up again on the other side, near what is known as Albert's Creek. The specimens lett at this otlice, are covered with oxide of iron, and are strongly impregnated with bitumen. Wc learn also, that iron ore has bceu found in considerable quanti ties just above the White lllull', and above three quarters of a mile from, the coal de posit. There can be no doubt that the coal field is very extensive, as it has boon traced back for 'a distance of three miles near to Kclond grove. Messrs Hogan and Percy have been trying to enlist the sympathies of capitalist', with the view of forming a company, and to secure the aid of Captain Colbock, M.If.X. '1 hey iuteud aho to apply to the Go vernment fur the use of a set of boring rods. Dr. Heritor visited the district sonic time ago, but his geological survey was directed more to the discovery of auriferous country thau coalliolds, aud he left without examin ing the scams, though ho indicated a flat about a mile from the last discovery, where he thought coal would be likely to be found. The situation of the seam is near the water's edge, where vessels of some 30 to 35 tona can load or barges may be used. The gum diggers had long been aware of the exist ence of coal all over the district. Some of them, however, were ignorant of the nature ot tho mineral, mistaking it for burnt kauri gum, and calling if, "Black Jack." One place tho diggers named "Coalhill," from the abundance of coal found on the sur face.

THE-AUCKLAND EVENING- STAB, SATURDAY, MAY I. 1880.



Touching climax.—The sun had sunk behind the western hills, and the bright rays that streaked the horizon had dis appeared, when a lovely female who had hceu but six: short weeks a biide, eat iv a secluded apartment with her husband. She slowly moved her sylph-like form to wards the partner of her bosom, raised her delicate hand, aud—slapped his face. Wanted. WANTED, n Man or Boy for boots, and mako himself ireful.—Apply at onco at Mrs Casticls. Harbonr Viow Houso. WANTED, a respectable Lad accus tomed to tho baking.—Apply to Mra Philips. Victoria-street Woit, WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs J. Williams, Wyndham-stroot, opposito Star Office. ___ WANTED, a good Coat Maker.—Apply Wliito and Watklnson, Victoria-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl, 1G or 17. -Apply to Mrs G. Winstono, William -Btreet, next tit, James Church. Aft TED, a Eov about 14 years of ago.—J. A. Pond, Homoeopathic Chemist, 99, Queen-streot. ' WANTED, a smart Lad between 14 and 15 yoars of ago tor tho Clothing Depart ment.—Apply J. Levy, 810, Queen-street. W~ "ANTED, a Clerk to assist in Bar.— Apply, by lottor stating torms, to Box 21. WANTED, a respectable Roy for the shop.-11. & S. Itohn, Watchmakers a Jewellers, Quo- n-strce... WANTED, an experienced Housemaid; must bo a good nerdlowoman.—Mrs Ireland, Hulmo Court, I'arnoll. WANIED, a first-class Dressmaker, nono othor need apply.—A L'nnbury, and Co. _%J ANTBD, Tailors, Tailorcsses and TV Apprentices.—Apply Mr Bell, at VV. ]3, Robinson's Auckland Clothing Factory. WANTED, at once, a respectable Housemaid for the National Hotel, Cam bridge. Keforencesreauired.—Apply to Kdward Lewis, Cu3tomhoußO-Btroet. __^ W ANTBD, a General Servant.—Mrs McMaster, Quco .--treet. \TSrANTED, Ten good Pick and Shovel V T Mom-Apply at tho Tunnel, WaPak'-rel Contract, Taylor and Lnnaher. WANTED, by a Man, a Situation as Cook in a country hotel. Good rcfor. ences.—Address 3. Cocklin, Star Ofilce. WANTED, three Geutlen.cn lodgers, or a Married Couple, and one Gentle, man ; terms moderato.—Address Mrs Scoullt-r- Somer.ct Pla-c, O-FHowo-Blrcet. \TKTANTED KNOWN.— G. Hulmk is a Vv Buyer of Game at current prices. XJ_T ANTED, a respectable General SerJ ?T vant for a pri7ate family near town; no young children,—Apply at this Office for address. ' . _ ■ .%



Wanted. Y/VTANTED, a supply nf pood, penuino Vf j'vlllk, morning and night.—John C. Karl, Provision rsiorc, v. r-I'c-lny-strcet East. at Hannaford's Auckland V'V Registry, Upper Qaeen-street, Femalo Servant. _y WANTED, hy two respectable youn;;' Mon. a Furiiishc.l Sitting and Bed-room. with partial attendance. — Address, stating lowest terms, "H.P.," Star Ofiicr. \aTANTED, a Situation as a Milliner, t v 15 veins experience, just como from England.—Addross " J.S.W." fcT_.it Ollice. ANTED to Let, for a term, at Mount Albert, Four-roomed Cottage ; ovor an acre of garden.—lt. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer. VST ANTED KNOWN.—A Good Supply VV of First-claas Fresh Bui tor at Mrs Gricc'a. (Jrocer and Fruiterer. Newmarket. ANTED, Lodgings for two Gontlo men and a i-a-ly.—Apnly by letter staling terms to " X.Y.Z.," i'oat Oliico. WANTED to Rent, a three or four roomed Cottago In Suburbs. Newton or Ponsonby preferred.—Apply 8.Z., STAIt Olllco. ANTED, a good Room ; pleasant f i-ontngo; near town preferred.—J.D.M., Star Ollice. WANTED KNOWN.—Flags for Sale clienp-Royal Standard of England, 23 by 1. feet; Ger nan. Black Rod aud |White. 12 by 6 foot.- M- Nioool, Wharf, or T. E. Durance, at Arch Clark and WANTKIJ KNOWN. — Satin Hats richly Trmmod, Is 6d; Velvet ar.d Satin Bonnets, from It's Gd; Children's Hats, from 0:1, worth Is. Cheap Frillings, Boots, __c. —Mrs Whitehead, Milliner, Newton. AN TED, a Partner, with £200 capital., to enter into a first-olaea business (guaranteed).—Apply, "A.G.,"Star Ofllco. WANTED, Tenders for the Erection of Five-roomed Cottago. — Apply Stak Ofnoo. W A N T E D' Tho Ladies to know that thoy can buy Under wear at loss than manufacturers' prices at the New Establishment, 171, Qaoen-stroot (opposite th. Thistle llotell. \&r A N _ E D. Tho Ladlfts to como and soo tho Ncwc9t and Latest fashions in Millinery at tho New K.tub lishmciit, 171, (Jucon-streot (opposite tho Thistlo llotell. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Mottiu hjn, Aephalter, ha. Removed to Ub New Yard Custom-llou-e-sirao. West, between Uob.cn aud Nolson-stroots. Asphalting at tondod to on tho shortest notloo. Also, a Large Stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholosalo and retail. WANTED, Buyers—looo yards Tweed, la 3d : 1030 yard-, at is 11 ; 10^0 yard-, at 2. Od. All very strong, worth doublo the prlco asked ; wear nuarantcd.—J. M. JUcLachlan. _ WANTED, by au experienced young Widow, with a Boy of eight years of age, a ultiiatiou as Housekeeper in a Gentle man's family; no objection to go South.— Address " Housekeeper,". Stai. Olllco, Auck land. VST ANTED, to Let-A Furnished v . House; clso Bod-room, Slt'lng-room. and Kitchen, furnished; and a aix-roomed Hou o, with Shop, unfui-uishco.—A\iply at the Public Baths, next tho Cheap Furniluro Murt, Vietoria-stroot Kast. WANTED, everybody who Loves the Truth to know that tho Latter Day Saints nieot on Sunday, at 2.C0 and G.IUI in tho TeinporancoHall, and that all aro invited; no Collection. VST AN TED, a situation as Ploughman Vv by a young Man who thoroughly under stands it; or Carter through tho town.—Apply, T. Powell, Bonrdiug-hoiuo, Queen-streot. VVTANTI-D, buyers for Hack Lustre, at TV I'd and lv imr jaul, the Lot valuo ever shown In Auckland ; also, Blankets, 7s (id p?r psi- ; full Skins, 2j Ud and Us Ud,—A. Lovott, Wclloßley-sti-eet. r¥TANTED to Sell, n first-class New VT Bakci'H Cart; also, nn 8- Stalled Stable to Ix.t —A. MocWio, Ho.al .Standard Carriago and Spring Faddy, Durham-street. "VVfANTED, tho Ratepayers of Devon- VY port. North Shore, to sco how and whero thoi r motif y in being sp nit. Y\r"ANTED, ..cHidcnt. near tho Fop W cßtors' Amu Hotel to refrain from signing a Petition now being hawked in tho neighbourhood by Murray tho bi-ewer. und Forster the plumber, till they hear my explan ation.—lL Phillip-. \\T ANTED KNOWN, Chcii]) limber V V can now lxi Pnrchaeod at the Yards of D. Coldiu, Albert-street, close to Dock. He having purchased betwoon 300.000 and JW.OOO foot of Seasoned Timber on advantageous tonus will bo preparod to givo customers tho bandit of hie pnrcnaao. XX? ANTKD KNOWN, the Auckland vv Timber Company havo on hand such lai'L'e stoe-s of timber of every dcecrlpt'on, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Wo-k. they are compelled to sell. Now la thi timo to bui'd. Hre»ont pritx-s win only continuo until the heavy stocks aro H>ld. Job lets of Booond eln.s.. i'aee Cnts, Sabs, Krc. firewood-_ o\l per load. Snwdust _.nd shavings r. o. _ \TTANTED KNOWN, that F. ('"arr and * T Hon have to hand Building Timber In Knuri nnd White Pine, Sh nirlos, House Blocks. I'alirgs. l'osid. Hails, ani. Firewood in thoir Ykdl, Cu«tom-hoUBe-Btr<«et H'ctt, oppo-ite end of il..lw<jiHtro'-t. N.B.—Thoi ocroasuig demand for White Pine has induced them to arrange for a coiutant_supply AAT ANTE D X NO W N. To Aix iv Want ok Monky.—L. H. Ncn megen is prepared to advnnro the mino on personal or any olhor security, rrpayablo by Weekly inatalmenta.—Noto the address: ICS, Quocn-sli-ect, opposito the Savings Back. TTKT A N"T ED .-To J**** R , v * Nc^"lon. Sorry conld not sco you last Friday night; will sec you sumo hour and samo plaon Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights; important. — VV. XXT A N TED KNOWN, a fu-st-elaso Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and modornto prices aro tho distinguishing features of " Tho Pantheon." FOPD, Tailor.Sl 1(16. Quoon-ntroet. YITANThD KNOWN, that Mrs DANCE, \ ? Dressmaker, has I...MOVED from Upper Quoon-Btrcot, to iho rserrond Houso in Nc.son-aiive!, two .or* trota Cook-.troet, -B-noro She intends corryingon her busine'iß, hoping to moat wlLh tho _»mo share of patronngo which has bron liberally bestowed ou her. \I7"HEKE shall wc get our Boots in T ? future ? Why, at tho Cheap licot Shop, corner of Upper Quoen street and Markot Entrance, whero wo buy for cash at the cheapest possible rat.-, aud got a first-class article. No booking to pay for. Como one, como ull, and sec for yourselves. A largo stock to Bolect from. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NOUTHEKN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tho Dobtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the several Acts amend ing the Bamo, and of the Bankruptcy of Jajiics Foni), of Albert-street, Nowton, near Auckland, ln the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, and Colony ot Now Zealand, Tui'or, a Dobtor. It is hcroby notified that at a first meet ing of tho creditors' of tho said James Ford, held tbis day, in tho Buildings of tho Supremo Court-houso, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, Thomas MacfTarlano, Esqulro, of Auckland, Coi'U_lca_ed Aooountant lv Bankruptcy, was elected Croditors' Trustee of tho p: oporty of tho said Debtor, and that tho said Thomas MacflSrlane has intimated to mo, ia writing, his acooptanca of tho said truatocahip. Dated at Auckland this 30th day of April, ISSO. EDWARD S. WH-LCOCKS, Rogisrrar. Connblt, & Cooper, Vulcan Lano, Auckland, Solicitors for tho Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Dobtors and Croditors Act, 1870," and iho several Acts amending tho samo, and of tho Bankruptcy of IIOTHKS LKBI.iI- HKNAY A.ISKIT, of I'llO hunga, near Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, In tho Colony of New Zculnnd, Grceer. a Debtor. This Is to notify that tho above-named Rothes Leslie Henry Meok, of Onehunga, near Auck land, in tho Provinolal District of Auckland, Colony of New Zealand, Grocor, has this day lllod a Statr ment that ho is unable to meet his Kngngemonts with his Creditors. Tho First Mooting ot Croditors to bo held at tho Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, tho 17th day of May, 18S9, at 11 o'clock In tho fcro uoon. Dated this let day of May, ISSO. H. WILLIAMSON, Doputy Registrar. R. L. n. ATEicic, Debtor in porson. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of tho "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and tho several Acts amend ing tho fame, and of. the Bankruptcy of EHN-T.T ARTHUR FROST and SAMUKL Jamics Frost, Cirr»ing on business to gether in co-partnership at Araiiuiu, under tho namo or stylo of " Frost Brothors," as Farmars, L obtors. It is horo'oy notified that at a First Mcct'ng ot tho Creditors of tho said Ernest Arthur Frost and ir'amuol James Frost, hold THIS DAY, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, in the Supremo Court-house, Auokland, Thomas Macifarlaue, Ksquire, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected the Creditors' Trustee in Bank ruptcy of tho said Ernc-t Arthur Fro3t and Samuel James Frost, and of them both, joint and soparsto ; and that the said Thomas Maoffarlane has intimated to no in writing hie acceptance of tho said Trusteeship, Dated at Auckland this 30th day o( April, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Connell & Cooper, Vulcan Lano, Auckland, i Solicitors for Debtor?,



Public Notices. "OEMNANT Days—Friday and Satur .-\) day, Cloaring-oIV days at City Uall Arcade—Garlick fc Ci an well. "OEMNAMT3 of Dress Material—loo J\i for salo, very cheap.—Garlick & Cran well^ F> EMNAMTS ot Tweed for Boys' wear— Ix. 60 at low prices—Garlick & Cranwell, TJ""SEMNANTS of Calico and Flannel - . JTkj Colonial, Welsh, snd i-axony ; 95 to clear. —Garlick Se Cranwell. |~i EMNANTS of American Sheetings, at 8 fej less than wholesale prices.—Garlick & Cranwell REMNANTS of Cretonne and Damask, Dimity, Ticks, much below ordinary prices.—Ga.-lick Se Orunwcll, KMNANTS of Shirtings, Ribbons, > Trimmings, Velvets, all at oxo-odingly low price.. QPECIAL Remnant Days at the City * j Hall Arcade — Friday and Saturday.— Cl arlick & Cranwell, Draper . Clothiers, and Genoral Houso Furnishers. tS O T "I C E. All accounts duo to the E.tato of G. and K. IJtWIS must ho paid forthwith, otherwise they will be placed in tho hands of our Solicitors. ID-KUAN mtOWN\ T f EDWARD LEWIS J -trustees. TD>E G. AMD E. LEWIS' ESTATE. All claims against the abovo Estate aro to be sent in to tho ollice of Mcasrs Urown, Rarrett und Co., Merchants, Auckland. HERMAN BROWNl Tt . EDWARD LEWIS /"ÜBtocs. "milE FARMER ANDHISPIGEONS." Sung by Miss Jknnik Sahgent, at tho " Orso" Concerts. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 71 Quoen-strcct. r^^lllE good People c.iunot let us go just iL yet.-L. W. & Co. AWNBRORERS SALE — Jewellery and Clothing; also, an Ancient Bwotd which did good Service throuzhout tho Irish Rebellion of '79, will ho held at Mr Arthur-'. Mart on MONDAY, 10th May, at 11 o'clock.- Jumes Rae, Pawnbroker. ■'JpIIE EEDWOOD GROCERY AND JL PROVISION STORE. W. G. ROGERS having, in the interests of a family in dlfilcultiea, ReOpenod the above Store earnest'y solicits tho patronage and support of tho publio generally, and of tho neighbourhood Iv particular, Tho Business will bo conducted so mi to ensure so far ns possible Goods of tho best quality at tbe lowe.t remunerative prices. N.U.— Wanted, a Supply of first-class Fresh Butter and Eggs. AN Elementary Singing Class on the TONIC SOL-FA method wlil bo com menced by Mr t. harlca Blomfield, in tho Nowton Congregational School-room, Edinburgh-street, on TUESIJAY KVKNIKG, May -th, at half past fioveu o'clock. Subscription, for tho Six Months course :— Gentlemen, 103 ; Ladiea, 7a Gd; Children, ss, (in cluding r_usic.) N.B. Ano vv course of exercises will bu used. TONIO SOL-FA SINGING CLASS, NEWTON. At tho OPENING of tho abovo Class-TuKS iuy, May Ith—Mr Bloinliold will deliver a Looturo on " Tho Scienco and Practico of Musio," to bo illustrated by a larpo choir and numerous diagram! (Mr J. a'l'vott in tho chair); aft.r which subscriptions will br) taken aad Mornr-ers enrolled for the Course of Lessons. Admission— Vl ..___. TfIRIEDMAN'S No. 1 TOTALISATOR. All Holders of Ticl.ot.ou tho Winning Hor.e, SAUNTKRKR, In tho Selling Race, aro re quested to presont thorn at L. Adams' Shop, }C 1 iort-siroe'., h.twoen tho hiura of 10 and 11, on WKDNi'SDAY MORNING next, as thoy will n i. ba reoognis_d after that date under any pret nee wha'ovsr. JiTa TSi 11 AT S I HATS! 500 1/idie-' Straw Ila'.n, all shapes and slzc3. at from (ii to Ib and upwards; Flowers, Id each and upwards ; Feathers, Od to Is and upwards; Riabo.s 5(1 por yard and upwards; S-U.lln Curtains una HajidterOiiofs in grccit varioty, cheap: I'avtttta fhirts, 2s Cd aud 2s 9d : Wide Urc.y Kli.clicg, Is Id por yard. Other Millinery and Drapery equally cheap to bo had at Tho Clieii. Muslin Hou.o, Urey-.lroet. Mrs ItIENDEKSOtf, Milliner and LressanJccr. !_>HEASANTS, PHEASANTS, Jt PHEASANTS, Wanted in any (luantlty. R. & W. HELL A BY, BUTCHERS, BGORTLAND-3TRE XT, Auckland. ir^V^L'Tsi_AS()N COMMENCES ON \JK SATURDAY, May 1, 1880.-GI-OIK.K HUi.MK, Butcher, Qneon-etroot, will h«.ve a Large Stock of Game—Pheasants, Har'S, Rabbits, Ptg<v-ns, Quail. Sec.: Turkeys, Fowls, IVirne Beof, Uutton, Jjomb, Pork, Veal, Lard. Pork Sausages, 01; Superior Boot -lansages, Id per lb. mado by atmospheric power, o_,o of tho gioatostof modern inventions. T> EMUERA HIGH IVAY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE. PokTiON ov Main Road Stopped TKMro- BAKILV. Notice is hereby givon that tho Main Road, Romupra, from Newmarket to St. Mark's Church, is temporarily Stopped for Traffic during the alterations now being mado to the Hallway Crcssins. B. TONKS, Chairman Remuera Highway Board. April 30.1550. "OONSONBY DISTRICT BOARD. APPLICATIONS, slating salary, for tho office of ClorV. (Including the duties of Secretary. Valuer, Collector, &c). to tho alx>\o Board, will be roool. cd at my oflhw. Shortlund-atrot t, Auck land, till noon, FRIDAY NEXT, tho 7th May. JOSEPH A TOLE. Chairman. April 30th, ISSO. DARNELL DISTRICT SCHOOL. The Now Pnbllo School. Parnell, will bo OPENED on MONDAY noxt, tho 3rd May, at 2 o'clook p.m, All parents and others interested in tno causo of Education in tho district aro requested to attend. J# WINKS> Chairman. — ~ r i <r~ c All persons found TRESPASSING In pursnlt of ramo or otherwise in tho properties of the undersigned, will be prosooutcd according to UW' MACLKAN & CO. T R T IJ N I O N. tho Drawing will poeitively tako place on TUESDAY noxt, tho ith of May. Subscribers aro requested to tako np thoir Tickets at onoe. A few moro aro for sale, as the objoot is simply to roaliso, aud not to make money. Tho undersigned trusts thoy will bo disposod of without delay. F. WHITEHEAD, TOGACCONIST, Quoon-Btrcct (Opposito Thistle Hotel). N.D.-Tlmo, 7.30 p.m. BUSIIMANS' HOME Boarding House and Ro-taurant, Littlo Queon street, op- Dosito tho Dock. John T. Bridgewator, having taken the abovo Old K-tabllshod Business, bogs respectfully to solicit tho patrouan»of his friends and tlio public. J.T.B. has had several yeara oxporienco iv tho Australian Colonies, and coa guarautoo overy convenience and crmifort co Bo.u-dors and Visitors, Meals may bo had at all Hours of iho Day and Night. Good Bods. _£?"_ ia t0 £loflo LENT, on Building Society S_' L\f principles, or on othor terms to Buit borrowers. Mortgsgos and Loans nogotlatod. See List of Properties for Soilo on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on monoy doposltod or Investment. TN TIIE»ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. MORRIN Se CO., GROCERS, AUCK LAND. Wo. tho undersigned. Trustees in tho abovo Estato. havo Sold to Mr Robert Neal, Theatre Koyal Buildings, Queon and Victoria streets, the Toa and Grocery Bus ess of J. C. Morrin and Co., also all Debts duo to tho Kstato, and Mr Robert Nosl is the only person entitled to rocolvo tho samo. G.W.OWEN ISBMVa HERMAN RBOWN ) Morrin Se Co. mEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, Theatre Royal Boildinqs, QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREET 3. Auckland. ROBHRT NEAL, havingpurchasod the Busi ness of J. C. Morrin and Co., bogs respectfully to solicit the Patronago of the Customers of tho lato firm,assuring ihom that everything shall bo done on his part to merit a continuance of tho same. Orders Delivered Free in Town and Suburbs. THA INK you Frieuds for Kindness. We will work for you tho best wo can a short timo longer.—L. W. Se Co., Gem Gallery. ANCHORS! ANCHORS! To bo sold oheap, lolbs to 12lbs, at 3d per lb. JAMES MoEWKN, Lowor Albert-st. DAILY Matinees at the Gem Gallery. Work dono equally well in all weathers. FTtHE ALPHA IDrOTEL, KIHIKIHI, WAIKATO. li. B ALL IN, Proprietor, i Visitors and ITravollora w!U moot with Com fortabio Aooo-omodatiou. Loose Bezos. Good Stabling,]



Public Notices. "ir OU N G MEN'S CHRIS TIA N ASSOCIATION, CORNER OF WEL-.C81.8Y AND ALBERT STR-TETS LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. Th. READING ROO-vI-3C_mfortablyfurnished, and is suplied with Kngilßb, American, and Colonial Papers; Mupicr, Now Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and llnuedln Newspapers; Blust-ated Jour nals, inc'udhiß tho •'f'raphio," "Illus trated London Ncwa," '•Punch,' .c. MAGAZINES — Black wood's. Harper's, MacMlilan'm, "Eclectic,"and ■'Nineteenth Century" "All tho Year Round," "Argosy," ct<\, etc. IIKVIIiWH-'Sho "Quarterly," " Jfdinburgh," " Princeton,' etc., etc. Subscription—2a6d per Quarter. The LIBRARY contains upwards o£ 2.000 vols., in tho various departments o[ Literature. N-.W WoitKa frequently added. Subscription-2s Cd par Quarter. FILES kept of all tho Loading Colonial and i_ocai Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &C, in Reading-room, ! TEA AND COFFEE PROVIDED. Young men aro Invited to avail themselves oi the advantages offered by tho Association. SST Information gladly given at the Rooms, which arc OPEN DAILY from S a.m. till 10 p.m, THOMAS RUDDLE, Hon. Secretary. Board ana Jriesiaence. BOARD and Residence for a Lady ; near Queen-streot; no male lodgers kept.— Apply Staii Oliico. /".OMFORTABLE Board and Kesidence \J terms moderate, at Mrs Ilaating,', Wood bine Cottago, Grey-street. A~T ERLOO HOUSE. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland. Board and Residence, hy the Lay, Week oi- Month. Oiipo siie Government House and within live minutes walk of tho wharves. . _Ti OVER NOB BROWNE HOTEL \JT HOBSON-BTREET Board and Lodging 20a per wee <»lnt_le room) _25s To JLe.. rg"W LET, for a term, a Family Residence __L in Frankiin-stroot, rcplota with evory con vcnlenco; now in the occupation of C. &. 11 arris, Esq. Pos.essioi [can be givenion tho 10th instant. —P. L. Prime, Estata Atcnr, .8, Insurance Buildings. Hi .0 LET, a Six-roomed House, with well JB of best water, and within 5 minutes walk of Union Bunk.—address Stak Office. (£lO LET, Lease or Sell, a Seven-roomed JL llouso, with necessary out-buildiDgs, on nearly half an acre of ground.—Apply on the Premises, corner of LrUbane-slreet and Croat North Koad, or J. Qraharp, Princus-street. TO LET, a Shop.—Apply to John Pearce, Blaoktmlth, Newmarket t'|>o LET, with possession from Ist May, a.a Slx-rooinod Honse at the Grafton end of Carlton Gore Road, fitted with every con venience.—-..B.Ui'rkson, Regent-street, Oration. rg"\o LET, Mount Edeu. new and pretty -fl. Cottago of 5 rooms, with about 2 acres of volcanic land; rental, 15s pjr week.—S. Vails, House and Land Agent, Shoitland-street. rlpO LET, Moderu-Lmilt House (seven Jl. rooms), well finished. Rent, 20s; comer of llowo unci William street..—Apply noxt doer to T. VV. Marsh. mo PHOTOGRAPHERS.—To Let, the 8_ Gallery in Grey-sti-eot presently occopied by Lovewolls, Wing and Co.—Apply to Air Kond-iTon, next dcor. EVOI^ORT" (NUKTa^SHOUE).— Two Cottages, with largo allotments, to Let.—O.iver Msys, Post Office storo, Devonport. "RJTJRTH Slloiti_.-To.Let, a Furnished JLI Honse, nplendidly situated.—R. and R. Dudor, or Messrs Sumerlleld und Leek, Queen streot. For Saio. ITUKEWOOD.—In reply to local in your fl-' iesuo of 3flih Apr!', I beg to inform you that a nimplo remecy for tho unsuti-fa. .ry system cf short measurement complained of is to favour mo with orders. Kvery ton delivered hy me that i-4 short of iaeusuromcnt I will give free of charge.—R. T. Graham, opposite the Dock. Custom-hou-.e street. LfiOll SALE, on very eaey term*, at New ».' market, a neat Verandah Cottage; Leam ington Range in kitchen; Allotment, 33 x IOOf-.' Price, £100. Mr Surmap, garannnhapc Road. IT^OR SALE, on easy terms, a pretty : Four roomed Verandah Cottage, with scullery, and water inside ; Allotment 33 x 99ft. Prico, £195; adjoining allotment c»n bo had if required.—Mr aurmitu, ifa-angahrtpa Road. FOR SALE, Building Allotments,Kyber Pass, in first-class position, 50 by 200 feet, and on Qu irry Road,so by 310 feet.—Full par cicu lars from Tanner and lCvans, 71, Quuen-street. |TIOR SALE, two story Building. 200 feet _fi_ by 50 feet, with a2O horso power Engino m working order, with freehold alletni-nts ; price £075.—Mr Surman, Fruiterer, Karangahapo Road. ILPOR SALE, at Mangapai, compact little JL 1 Farm of 32 acros, near the wharf, steamers twice a week, good hon.o of 0 rcoms, barn, cow shed, stable, etc. etc. A ilretrato locality for a family wishing to farm on a small scale, very cheap, £200.—fanner and Evans, ..state Agents, 71 Queeu-strcot. jLAOK SALE, a New and substantially. JC built Villa Residonc. at Ponsonby, over looking tho water. The House is pretty, with Venetian Windows in front, and contains fivo rooms, oxclusive of Bath-room. Pantry, Sec, wiih two acros goad land, newly fenced and laid out, part in grass and part in young orchard ; surroundo! by forest tree. This is a firstc!as3 investment, and is only placed ln tho markot because the owner is leaving Auck land. ..700.— Tenner and Kvans, Kstate Agents, 7i. Quoon-lit. ttJpbITSALE.- 20 horse-power Engine aud fij Boiler, in first class condition ;no reason able cll'.r refused.—Mr Surman, Karangahapo Road. fpOR SALE or Lease, at East Tamaki, ' a compact little Farm of 1(10 acres, with llouso, and nil nocessary out-buildings.—Tannor and kvans, Estato Agents, 71, Quc-n-strcot. 17K.8 SALE. Waikato, 73 Acres fronting tho ? river, subdivided in Pal dock. Orchard, &c.; good house and out-bnilding.; price only .-C'.OO. - Tanner aud ICvuun, 71, Qucen-Btroct fIjVJR SALE, in good repair, a Foul _D roomed Cottago, with scullery and a good well; ground, 23 feot wide and 100 foot deep. Freohold proporty. Prlco, £120.—Apply to Mr Poultor, Edou Terrace, New North Road. FOR SAI E, a Four-roomed Cottago, with a good earden attached.—Apply to Mrs StovonEon, Wellington -stroct, near the bridge FOR SALE, a Farm of 23 acres of first class Land, with comfortablo Cottages and Out-buUdinsiH,r_>ituatod on tho Pnh Hood, Epsom.—J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Quocn-gtroct. ON SALE, 143 bags Bonedust, ex 'Syron,' first quality.—Qcorgo Sibbin, Merchant and Auctioneer. t 7l Oil SALE, a First-class Farm, near } Auckland, on very easy terms.—Apply sixth houso on right-hand Bid. of Lincoln-street, Ponsonby. TITtOP- SALE, noar the Reservoir, and -D adjoining the Railway Station, Mount Eden Road, the remaining fivo or six Allot ments, must admirably situated either for buclncs3 or villa sites, at a low price.—ll. Partington. FOR Li-ASE, a Restaurant and Boarding House, now doing a good business, with 23 beds and overy convenience requisite. Terms or-sy.—H. Partington. Ij^Oß SALE, in nearly every part of city or suburb?, four, five, six, bovcii, and cight roomod Houses.—ll. Partington, House aud Land Agont, Stiohbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a second-hand Omnibus iv good repair; suitable for Town or Suburbs —Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elliott-street. PT.IIE Property of a pentleniuu just ar i __L rived from Homo—Comploto Sot (abont lOozs.) Solid Silver-ware, Foiks, Spoons, Ladles, etc. Latest and most fashionable d.s'gn. Cheap.—Apply Stak Ofilce imOR SALE (REMARKABLY OHEAP), A Compact ISLAND of about 100 acres good land ; good house, orchard and vinery: about twelve miles from Auckland. Steamers pa-s three or four time, daily. A Nico Liltle FARM of 60 acrcs-ono-half cultivated, and a good five-roomed house, Sec, upon it, in the Wainul district. Price very low. A Good FARM of 151 acros, largo orchard good house, and Buildings—nine miles by road and twelve by water—with good crook frontage. A Snug HOMESTEAD of IGO acros good land houso aud buildings i paddocks fenced with quick thorn fences ; stock, implonieuls, &c., &c. All really Cheap. Distance about thirty miles from town. Owner leaving for England. ONE HUNDRED ACRES GOOD LAND forty acres in grass and fonced, balance bush and fern—at Papatoito: thirteen miles from town. Price very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGES of fivo rooms each, in Newton. Also, two .ood Allotments, 31 x ICO feet each, drained and planted with choico fees. One Allotment, 31 x 100 feet, corner of Commercial Road and Great North Road, Nowton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, S, Cohen-street. TJIOR SALE (TO ARRIVE), i. LOWJ23T MARKET PRICES, WnOLERAL-T, Per Brlgantincs 'Pcorkss' and 'Roderick Dim'— 15 TONS OF MEEK/3 AND McaiLL'S OATMEAL 2,500 SACKS PRIME MILLING OATS To ho followed by regular shipments throughout • the pcason. Mckenzie & noss. Auckland, April 29.1880.



Municipal Notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND. GENERAL RATE. Notice is hereby given th»t the City Counoil of Auckland intend on WEDNESDAY, tho 12lh day of May, 1830, to mako a General Rate, in conformity with tho provisions of tho Hating and Municipal Corporations Acts, IS7G, of Nine pence in the Pound upon all assessable properly withln tho said City for a p.rlol of twelve month", payable in two equal half yearly pay ments on tho first days ot Juno and Dccoiubcr. Particulars of tho Bate arc open for inspection. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Cloik. Town Clerk's Offloo, April 20,1530. i <jJj_!4fi&£_iil_X> /.ITY OF AUCKLAND, SPECIAL ANNUA-. RECOItKING RATE. Notico is hereby givon that tho City Council of Auckland intend on V/KUNJUDA -, tho 12th day cf May, IS3O, under the provisions of "The city of Auckland Loans Consolidation Act, 1870," and the Rating aod Municipal Corpora tions Act . 157(5. and amendment thereof, to im-ke and lory an Annual BeourrlnK Hula of One Shilling and Threepence iv the I'ouad upon all assessable property within tho said City, pay jibro iv two equal half-yearly paymonts, en the first days of Juno and Bocou-b-r in each and every year, f._r the purpo.es of providin . In t'l-cst and Sink-ng Funds fjroxirthig Loans. Particulars of the Rate are open for hspe-otion. P. A. PIIILIP3. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offlco, April 20,1850. '■?£_]__> :'&*w- £Liz—i Z.ITY OF AUCKLAND. ESTIMATE OF GENERAL RATE. Notice is hereby given that in conformity with Clause 100 of " Tho Municipal Corporations Act, 1870." an Estimate of a General Bato, to bo marie on WEDNESDAY, tho 12th day of May, 180. and pnyablo on tho first days i-f Jnne and Da co ..b_r Dcxt, lies at tho Office of the City Cour.ci' lor inspection. __ P. A. PHILIP.?, To.vn Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, April 29, 1860. /.ITY OF AUCKLA D. WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT. Notice is hereby given that the City Council have, from this date, REDUCED the Prico of VVutcr Supplies by meter measurement, FOR WA- ten engines, to Ono Shilling and Threepence per Thousand Gallons. _ P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, April 29.1850. Land and Estate Agents, J. R* RAHDBBBON. BROSER, LAND, MINING, INVEST MENT, ESTAT2, & G__NERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 5, inßurance buildings, auckland. Money to Lend on Mortgage. Loans Negotiated. Bank, Insurance, Mining, or other Shares Bought or Sold. property and estates valued. Partnership or other Accounts Audited or Adjusted. SPECIAL NOTICE.-All Property placed in advertiser's hands for salo will bo aivertiecd Free oii- Chahge. REGISTER of Properties for Sale. &o„ can be Inspected at tho office, FOR SALE, VERY CHEAP : rrnvo- STORIED NEW BUILDING, em- JL bracing- two Shopß and Dwolllngs, at corner of Wellington and Hepburn streots. Building 30 x 12, with brick partition ; two largo rooms over each shop, ana one behind. Thoroughly well fated up, with water and gas laid on. COROMANDEL— Largo Bu'ldlng in oontre of township ; can ba used as four shops, with Baker's Ovon, Stablo, aud numerous otner ont bnildlugs, and flno gardens. Prioe, £350. Also, two Paddocks and number of Allotmonta in Kingston and Kupan^n, for sale or exchange for other Co.omandcl property. J3ONSONBY— Several desirable Residcncss, with good freeholds, ln this popular and healthful suburb. Also, PROPERTIES for Salo In Bowford, Nelson, and Howe streets; Newton, Houdorson's Mill, Hamilton Wost, Mount Albert, Mahurangi, Mauku, Riverhead, and To Awamutu. MANGERE— Farm of ISO acres good land; all fenced (principally live fences) and in grass or under ca.Uiva.tion. Kight-roomod Douse ereoted thereon, with Men's llouso, com mo-iions Stables, and Out-buildings. Throe miles from Mangere Bridge. Prlco, £20 per aero. If desired, 200 aoros adjoining would also bo sold, WANTED TO PURCIIASE-Abont an acre of ground with Ifour-roomoiCottngcin tho noib-hbourhood of II ount Eden or Ponsonby; elevated position preferred. For further particulars apply to J. B. __ ANDEK SO N, 5, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. "PRELIMINARY NOTICE. C. Williamson has pleasure In announcing that ho has been favoured with instructions by A. Boetham. Esq.. to ofl'or for private salo, in allotments to suit purchasers, the Land iv rt. George's Day Road at present occupied by the 'i omato Works and tiro nurseries adjacent, Plans aro now being preparod, aad tho allot ments will bo O-Tervd on vory advantagoou torma to the purchasers.—C. Williamson, Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. Ecclesiastical. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Wcllcsloy and Alborl streets.—Meeting for United Prayor will bo hole" THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will be given. Friends cordially in vited. A BIBi.E CLASS .or YOUNG MEN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 4. HEATBE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN ING SERVICES'.—Under the conduct ol tho Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow Evening, from Bto 9. All are invited, Seats free. ■^TORTH SHORE PRESBYTERIAN ..JS CHURCH.—Divine Service will bo con ducted To-morrow (Sunday), tho 2nd May, bj tho Rev. Mr. MoCallum, at 11 a.m.. and al 6.30 p.m. UNSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH.— tervices to-morrow (^undayh-Rev Richd. Jones will pr«ach. in the morning, at 11 o.clock, and in tho Itvening, at 0.30 o'clook. CON GREG ATION AL CHURC H, BKRESFORD-STREET.—Tho usual Ser vices will be conducted TO-MORROW (Sunday), by Iho l astor, tho Key J. Robertson, M.A., in tho morning, at 11 o'clock, and in tho evening, at 0.30 o'clock. LORNE STREET-HALL.—UNSEC TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICEB 2nd May.—Morning Service only, at 11 a.m.— Subject: " Tho Only Wlsa God." PITT - SfßEKT~Wwleyan Church. - Services will bo conducted To-morrow, (Sunday), as under:—Morning, at 11, Rev, W. Morley; Evening, at 0.30, Key. E. Dews bury^ Ttf EWM.ARKET WESLEYAN _L 1 SI.RVICES.-Nowmarkot Hall.—Divine Service in tho above at G. 30 to-morrow evenint by Rev Geo. Bond. KIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Alexandra - street. — Sunday Services- Morning, at il o'clock, Roy J. Long; Evening at 0.30, Key. J. Long. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Kxoelaior Hall, Dppor Pitt street—Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. Long Evening, at 6.30. auxiliary. (j. .HUROH OF JESUS CHRIST, Ol \J LATTERDAY SAINTS.-Meetings in th Temporance Hall, Albert-street, onTo-morro. ("unday), at 2.30 and 6.30< p.ra. All are invited Nocollectiona.



Ntf^V'i^^^^'^v'V^* '_______ "KTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ■ MAIM TASK TO UPPER ASHBURTON. '■ ASKBURTON BRANCH EXTENSION CONTRACT I jH FORMATION A'!P PERMANENT WAY. ■ Written Tendct s will b _ received at this office ■ till Noon of SATURDAY. Mny2?nrt, ISSO, for tho ■ above contract. They ore to bo marked on tho H outsido "Tender for/,oburton Branca Esten- , ■ sinn Contract," and addressed to the Hon. tho ■ Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if present-dat any Telegraph olllco by Noon cf tho above-mentioned date, pro vided that written tenders io duo form are at tho same hoar lodged in any District or Resident Engineer's olfioc. I Plans, specifications, nnd general conditions j, may be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Offices at Christchuroh, Wellington, aud j Auckland. j The lowest or any tender not necessarily j accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Flrulnoerin Chargo Middle Island. Public Works Office. Dnnedln, April 21,1880. mO B U I_L D EX S. * Tenders will be received until noon of tho 12th instant for the Erection of a Family Kesidence at Henderson's Mill. _ _,___ R. REALS & SON. Architects. TENDERS arc required till 7 p.m. on 1 UEBDaY, 4th May, for Additions and Alterations to a Cottago in Clarcmont-aircet, Kyber Pas.. Tlio lowest or any tender not nccesanrlly accepted. Particulars on npplica tion to E. Rickerby. __________ NE-TKEE HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tend era wantod for Formation of Koad leading to Penro-o Station. Sp'.c Acations can be seen at tho ic.id.ncc of tho undersigned, where tcndc'S will ec received at 11 am. on IllUllb DAY.GthMsy. KOBBRTH ALL. I Chairman. '"SLENDERS wanted up to 4 p.m. on I MONDAY, 3rd May, for tho follow'ng Work in connection with David Nathan's New House, Karangahapo Road :— i Painting and Papebinq Plumbing. Specifications, &c, to bo seen on tho worts, where tenders aro to bo loft.—Thos. Colobrook, Contractor. ! TENDERS for Removal of a Two-roomed Cottage and addition to samo.—Apply tt Mr Duffy's Corn Store, top Hobson-strcot -1/IAIiM OF 343 ACRES TO LET AT : j MANGERE. Tenders will bo received and all information ] supplied at the office ot Messrs Jackson and i Russbi l, Fort-street, up to noon on MONDAY, j tho 3rd day of May noxt, for tlio Lease for a term • of years of Mr Shephctd's Farm at Mang2ro lately in tho occuoation of Mr Francis Trobil cock. Tho highest or any tender not noccssari'y accepted. j Meetings. . -MITY OF AUCK- ! §-9_* v 7 LAND. No. 1. WM, L. O. L. — The usual rR _\\ Monthly Meeting of this t'^-JraiK Lodge will bo held on _/V^&ST^ MONDAY next, at l._/*^S&- _ S_«s_ Nowton Hall, at 7.30 a W*^f\ sharp. Y_»r* r/ li Kecita'ion hy Bro. jr^S. Sargcs.cn. 'X/Wll.ffF^ By ordor W-M- ! RODNEY LODGE, No. 1711.— Annual Installation and Ball.-The ss 'Hose Casey leaves, ha cat Wharf on THURS DAY, the Grh ln-t., at 11 a.m. sharp. AUOKLAND SKATING CLUB. .£%. The Moi-ibers of this Club aro reminded that tho Srason commences at the Choial Hall on WEDNESDAY EVENING n«xt, May 5. Skst / Ing at 7.30. KATE E. CLARK, Hon. Secretary. A MEETING of Grain Merchants will be held at our Stores on SI OND AY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, lo tako into con sidcrat-on nu.tt.r_: a(t"eotin_r tho trade. B. TONKS & CO. May 1, ISSO. T UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A Meeting of tbe Trusted will be held on WiCDN.-SDA V next, the sth instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. RICHARD CAMERON, Manrger. May 1, ISSO. Auctions. TUESDAY, MAY 4. HOUSEHOLD FURNITUEE. Regent-street, near Grafton Road. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from Mr W. O, Probert, who is leav ing Auckland, to Sell, at his Residonce, Resent str*et. on Tuesday, Ith May, at 11 o'clock, his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Couchos, Leo Tab'cs, Chairs, Fenders. Cor nices, Matting, Oil cloth, Lamps, Bras sell.' Carpets, Hearth-rugs, Brackets, Poles and Kings, Clock, Plkted Ware. Glass Ware, China, Crocker., Cutlery, Iron Bedsteads, P*liasses, Mattrasses, Stands and Ware, Mirrors, Mats, Tables, Chests Drawers, Kitchoo Furnituro and Requisites, Safe, Coal &c, Sec, Seo. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 4. JUNCTION YARDS. FOR SALE, on Tuesday next, at 1 o'olock, SO head Fat Cattlo 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs 0 Veal Calves 30 Fat Pigs, from Raglan 10 head Mixed Storo Cattlo, Loin tho West Const ' Prime Young thrco-year-old Steers and Heifers. Also, Dairy Cows, Storo Cattlo, Calvos Yearlins_s, &o. AT 1 O'C'-OCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, 11 A.M. FRUIT! FRUIT! Ex s.s. ' Hero,' from Sydney. rw\o BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ;'AII TII U R'S MART, At 11 o'clock a.m., J 112 cases Orangos, Pino Apples, Bananas. TUESDAY, NOON. '_ THE BALANCE OF DR. STOCK- I -WELL'S FURNITUEE, PLATED ! WARE, RIFLE, BOOKS, &c. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION AT ARTHUR'S MART (Furniture Depart " ment), HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Se EFFECTS- Glassware.PlatcdGoods, Rifle.aNcw Tent, wi'hfly and hammock. Telescope. Indl_ rabber Tubing, Writing Tablo, Bookoasc, Copying Pn.33. A lot of Pot Plants, Flower Stand, two good ; Iron Tanks BOOKS—sir Waltor Scott's Works, Alison's Kuropo, Macaulay's History of Kngland, Josephus, Grape-culture and Birds, History of tho Sea, Edinburgh Review, Black wood's Magazine, Wunrt-rly Review, Dickens, Professor Wilson, Poetical Works, Cruden's Concordance, Leisure Hour, Sunday at Home, Dictionary, Cloero, Horaco and Virgil, Illustrated Byron, Car pentry, Cookery, Chambers' Miscellany, i National KDcrclopredia, Set of Hansard, woll b.und, &c., &c, &c Also, " The Balance of Shlpmont of Gonnine Japanese ' Goods, China, Copper, Bronze and Lacquer Ware, Vases, i-iano, Sewing Machines, Pictures. Sec ; TUESDAY, MAY 4. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. . MALT! MALT! G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell Ly auction, on Tuesday, 4th May, at 11 O'clock, at the Exchange Auction Mart, Queen ■_ street,, • 29 SACKS MALT, oa account of whom It may concern. . o Terms: Cash. v■" ' ■ ''» [Continued on Fourth Page.]