RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Egg.. E.M.) Judgments for Plaintiffs. A. Cucksey v. J. Wilson, claim £2 6s, groceries, costs £1 2a 6d ; F. Quick v. J. Dempsey, claim £3 7s 6d, costs £1 0s 6d (Mr Dufaur for plaintiff); Levi W. Eaton v. J. Kennedy, claim £3 12s 4d, costs £1 2s 6d (MrTheo. Cooper for plaintiff); A. Lina bury v. C. "Wallnutt, claim £12 1b 7d, costs £2 3s (Mr Hill for plaintiff); T. Brierley v. J. Purcell, claim £5, costs, £1 6d (Mr Jas. Russell for plaintiff!. C. Veith v. T. Biccardi, claim £5; costs £1 Gd (Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff). J. Lamb v. J. Purcell, £5, plea of bank ruptcy ; costs, £1 6d. ADJOURNED CASES. Hill v. Calder, claim, £18 8s Sd, board, lodging, &c; Whyte v. Kussell, £17 CslOd ; Bright Smile G.M. Co. v. Hansen, £18 15s, calls. Claims against James Dempsey for Work on the Reclamation Works.—Claimants : 11. Kicbards, £4 18s, costs, £1 5s 6d ; M. O'Eorke, claim £5 15s, costs £1 14s ; T. Healy, claim £1 4s 6d, costs £1 5s 6d, (Mr Edward Cooper for plaintiff); Hugh Mor land, claim £4 Is 4d, costs £1 5s Cd ; P. Murphy, claim £2 5s 6d, coats £1 5s 6d (Mr S. Heaketh for plaintiff).

DEFENDED. Moulden v. Mackie.—Claim £13, wages. Mr Tylerforplaintiff.MrGeorgefor defendant The defendant in Ibis case ia a coach-body maker in Durham-street, and plaintiff a mechanic. The action was brought to recover wages and damage for detention, of tools. Win. Henry Moulden deposed that he resided at Newton, and had been in the employ of Mr Mackie for some time as a coach body-maker ; he was paid up on the ]7th January, when a dispute arose be tween him and defendant's son about a " sweep," and a3 he was not willing to pay immediately the young man said he would imike it hot for him. Mr Mackie told him his services would no longer be required. He went at 9 o'clock, when defendant told him to see the man about the £3 on a promissory note, which he had endorsed, iof using to let him (complainant) have his tools until the £3 was paid ; adding further that if it was not forthcoming on the follow ing morning, there would be something the matter. He got his tools on the Friday evening. Mr Mackie told him he did not want him, but he might continue to work until the following Tuesday. .According to the rules of the trade, he should have had a week's notice or a week's pay. Had lost about £4 in consequence of the detention of his tools.—Cross-examined by Mr George : Thomas M. Machattie, deposed that de-' fendunt said he had discharged Moulden in consequence of a dispute about 10s. He detained the tools because there was £3, unpaid on a £23 bill which plaintiff had endorsed.—Edward Bowles, wheelwright, heard Mr Mackie tell plaintiff he should not take his tools until the £3 was paid. It was the rule to give a week's notice; but it was not strictly adhered to.—Alexander Mackie, the defendant, deposed that plain till had been in his employ. The disagree ment arose in consequence of some under hand work by Moulden, namely, that he was trying to injure him as a tradesman by offering to build two carriages for a customer at £125 each, when his price was £140. He took him to task for his dirty work, which he considered mean under the circumstances. Moulden discharged him self, but before leaving the premises he told him he should detain his tools until the balance of a promissory note was squared. Mr Mackie then detailed the conversation with Mr Machattie. He wished Meulden to finish his job, but he was not inclined to do so.—Jas. O'Hara, Daniel McClellan, Wm. Pooley, A. Mackie, jun., Maurice Kelly. Pierce Egan, and another gave evidence as to what they saw and heard of the dis pute.—Counsel addressed the Court, and His Worship decided that in the first instance the e\idence of the parties did not tally. He could not therefore find for plaintiff on lhat head ; but as defendant had no legal right to detain the tools, I'udgment for plaintiff would be 20s damage, icing two days wages ; Co3ts, £3 6s. This was all the business.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DKUNBENNKSS. A man and woman were punished for this offence. A MUEDEE OF DUCKS. Hugh Campbell was charged with having on the sth inst. unlawfully and wilfully damaged the property of Alex. Lecky by killing two of his ducks, worth 6s. The defendant denied the charge. Alexander C. Lecky, a resideut of Hob son's Park, Parnell was called upon to give evidence. He said that the charge was based upon the defendant's confession to witness's wife, for the act had not been observed. The defendant's fences were de fective, and the birds consequently could not be kept away from his property. Mrs Lecky gave corroborative evidence. She also detailed the defendant's admission. The defendant having been sworn deposed that the complainant's fowls were a perfect pest upon his property, destroying his maize and ravaging his crops generally. lie had been unable to keep them out. John Patterson stated that the fences of iboth parties were in an " uncommonly Lad jatate." His Worship feeld that the charge had been proved, and as the defendant had no right to kill his L«ighbour's ducks, he would fine him in a sum of ,ss, and costs 168 6d, besides ordering him to pay the amount of the damage, viz. 6 1. A MISUNDERSTANDING. Mr Hesketh said that with His Worship's permission he desired to make an explana tion -with respect to a case which came before the Court yesterday. It was that of Hargreaves .against Leon. His client {Henry Leon) waasiumimon/ed at Coromandel to attend the ,Co.urt, ; an,<l he obeyed, but from some misunderstanding evidently, the ease did not come off. He perceived, hojy «vcr from the newspaper report that Mr Tyler had announced that the parties to the station had. shaken hands. His client in structed him that the matter had not been en those terms, and that no shaking of hands had takes plfl.ee. The case had not leen gone on with aiimpjy because some mistake had arisen witfr respect to the service of the summons.

Mr Barstow said that he was not present at the Court yesterday, but he had been pleased to see from the newspaper report; ithat the litigants had shaken hands. He' ■was only sorry that the information had not proved correct. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED BAPE. Stephen E. Hughes was charged on re mand with having unlawfully assaulted Mary Jane Saxon at Ponsonby on the 18th December, 1879, with intent to commit a rape. At the request of Sub-Inipector Pardy, the Couit was cleared. Mr E. Hesketh app'ared to watcb. the case on behalf of the prisoner. Sub-Inspector Pardy ia opening the case said that the simple facts were these : The prisoner was a resident in Poftsonby, aud the complainant the daughter of a person named Saxon, who lived somewhere in the stune locality. She was fifteen years of age, aud at the time of the alleged assault, was in the employ of the prisoner's wife as ■domestic servant. On tjie morniDg of the 16th of December last Mrs Hughes (the wife of the prisoner) had occasion t.o go out on a visit to a lady friend, and the girj was left in charge of the housej the defendant being in his bedroom. She was going on: ■with her household duties, when ,tbc prisoner, called to her to bring him some shaving ■Wdter. She procured the water, an,d aftejr handing it to prisoner at his bedroom door, was goiDg away, when he desired her to i come in, as he had something to tell her. She refused to enter the bedroom, and tben returned to tte kitchen. She was engaged in sweeping up the floor i some time afterwards, when the prisoner, stole softly behind her, and taking her in his arms carried her into hi* room. (The officer here described the attempted assault.) When the prisoner liberated the girl, she ran ant of the house to the garden, and asked an oUt man who was working there to come > into the kitchen and light the fire. The old man accompanied her into the house, and after asking him to remain with her till 3rtr Hughes had gone, she told him of the assault. I'he old man remained. On the return of Mrs Hughes ia the afternoon, the girl informed her of what had happened, be sides declaring her resolution to go home at once. Mrs ilughes entreated her to remaiD, and as the girl was unwilling, insisted that she should do so. The girl accordingly stayed in the house that night, but in the morn ins she broke away, and returning home told the occurrence to her mother. Mrs Saxon at once waited upon Mrs Hughes, and the latter tried to persuade her to keep the matter quiet. She informed her hus band, however, and he, accompanied by his wife, went and saw Mr Hughes. Saxon declared his determination to give Hughes in charge, but Mrs Hughes pleaded ao hard and so pitifully for her husband that the police were not communicated with. Saxon took his daughter to two doctors aud ascertained that no injury had been done her. This fact together with the entreaties .of Mrs Hughes decided Mr Saxon not to' prosecute, lie had not received any money, ,aor was he in the expectation of obtaining

any. Hughes certainly had promised to do some good for him if he allowed the matter to drop, but Saxon absolutely declined to have anything further to say to him. The delay was simply caused by Mrs Hughes' pleadings, which induced Saxon to forego his intention to prosecute. The matter, however, became public property, and the police deemed it their duty to take it up. Mary Jane Saxon, a girl of rather pre possessing appearance, was then called, and save evidence at some length. Her state ment was substantially the same as that detailed by the Sub-Inspector, so that it is unnecessary to repeat it. In cross-exami nation, she said that she had been previously in the service of Mr Henderson (chemist), and of Mr Noah Wood. She had never made a certain statement to Mrs Wood, which she afterwards retracted. Mr Hughes had never previously condoeted himself immodestly towards her, nor had he used any improper lan guage. Once she complained to Mrs Hughes of a man who was employed about the place having placed his arm around her waiat, and the following day he was dis charged by Mr Hughes, after having been reprimanded. At five minutes to 1 o'clock the girl swooned away through sheer exhaustion, and the Court adjourned for an hour. She had been kept stauding in the witness box from 11 o'clock.

The cross-examination was resumed at 2 o'clock the girl beiug provided with a seat. Half-an-hour later, however, she was agaiu seized with a fit of weakness which obliged her to retire. She returned almost im mediately and underwent the remainder of the examination without further interrup tion.

Thomas Hunter, the next witness, de posed : I am a labourer in the employ of Mr Hughes. Knew the last witness. She was in Mr Hughes's service in November last. She came and nsked me to light the lire for her. Lit the lire. She then asked me not to leave until Mrs Hughes returned, as she could not stop in the house alone with Mr Hughes, as he had caught her by the arms and squeezed her. It va-i about 12 o'clock in the day. I re mained in the houss until Mr Hughes went away, and then went to my work. To His Worship : The girl appeared quite calm when speaking to me, not excited at all.

To Mr Hesketh : Should not have the least suspicion of anything wrong if she had not told me; was ia and out of_ the house several times during the morning ; Mr Hughes had been busy writing; I as sisted in preparing the potatoes ; did not hear any noise in the house ; I sleep in a detatched house on the premises, near the back door ; could hear any noise from in side, even a rat running over the floor.

[Left sitting ]

POLICE COURT, ONEHUNGA.—Wed nesday, Feb. 11.

(Befoie R, C. Barstow, R.M., and J.

Robertson, J.P.)

SUNDAY LIQUOR TRADING.

R. Teruahau, landlord of the Hibernia Hotel, Ouehunga, was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act by supplying drink on the Sunday (o persons who were not bona fide travellers. Mr Ternahau admitted supplying the persons, who be longed to Onehunga, with drink, and the Bench inflicted the penalty of £2, and 17s costs.

John Murphy, for fighting in the street of Otahuhu, was fined £2, or three weeks' imprisonment. The other party concerned in the fight has absconded. Two persons for drunkenness were fined in the ordinary penalty.

Operations on the Waimate Plains.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT),

ATTITUDE OF THE NATIVES.

HAWERA, this day.

Contrary to expectation no shift is to be made to-day by the Constabulary under Colonel Koberts. Many natives on the. southern side of the Waingongoro are apparently nuxious concerning the sitting of the Commission, but the natives Generally on the plains treat matter with indifference or refer to Parihaka as their meeting place. There is no doubt that many natives will visit the sittings of the Commission, as there are always a number who will attend any where if there is a chance of getting any thing. If the Commission only bear such as these natives who have contributed in a great measure to bring about the present unsatisfactory state of affairs, and does'nt it succeed in getting evidence from natives who are followers of To Whiti, then we shall have no nearer a knowledge of what is required than we are at piesenr.

DIFFICULTIES OF THE COMMISSION.

It has always been the custom of the land purchase agents on this coast to form a party among the natives who are willing to sell land, and these natives have been treated with for the purchase of land, and the money paid to the most influential of them, who were instructed to divide it. How fay was the distribution of this money among the real owners will be shown. The real owners appear before the Commission, but if the recipient only ol the money appear there, we are no nearer a settlement than we were a year ago, and it is believed that most of the real owners of land on this coast, by ancestral title, are followers of Te Whiti. The success or failure of the Com mission is an investigation that rests upon the permission or refusal of Te Whiti to allow his followers to attend, and not being executive the Commission can give nothing to lure his followers from him. KOEMANBV, Wednesday. There is a rumour that Tiiokawaru has given notice to the Constabulary that they are to clear out in three days. The rumour is without the slightest foundation in fact.

The Ohlson Tomato Sauce Factory.

The above important local industry was es tablished about 13 years ago. For the last few years it has been owned by Mr A, lice tj lara who assumed proprietorship shortly after an inferior article had been placed in the market. The result of that gentleman's jud^ciops manipulation of the business is that ff Ohlson's Tomato Sauce" now ranks highest in the list of con diments for its purity and general ex cellence and has attained a rapidly grow ing renown in the $outh,and in the 4-U3tril lian colonies. As specially worthy of men tion is the fact that the whole of the tomatos used at .this factory are grown on the extensive grounds (17 acres) adjacent. The crop this year is surprisingly great, every plant being profusely covered with fruit, which are gathered by men and boys when required, and used at once. At the time of our visit ((yesterday) there were be tween one and two tons of ripe fruit, which, ere now, are converted iuto wholesome sauce. This abundant supply of fresh tomato 3jg in itself sufficient recommendation for the character of the sauce, but in addition, ia the important item of cleanliness and care exhibited throughout the establishment. Every spot thtoughout the factory is kept scrupuloiisly clean, and demonstrates the excellency of the supervision. During the day a brew of 12cwt. of tomatos had taken place, and in sampling the new)y-made eauco there was everything to satisfy the most fastidious palate, The array of boxes and other material connected with this industry show the good done a community by these local manufactories, whiph not only employ labour directly, but indirectly stimulate trade jin its many ramifica tions. We understand : that Mr Beetham is so well satisfied with th^e support accorded his first enterprise, (is to have decided on the introduction of a fresh branch, viz: That pi making " picklesj" a new build ing will be erected adjoining the present factory. An experienced hand has been engaged to superintend this line of the business, and a large area of land is being prepared for growing vegetables. The proprietor being determined to use only fres'i material hq,nd picked when ready for use, and used immediately afcer it is gathered, so that the public of Auckland will be treated to Auckland made pjckles superior to the imported acticle. Families should remember that to use the locally made tomato sauce, &c, means supporting Auckland people, who are engaged iv its manufacture, and thus stimulating trade to t'i.e advantage ot all in the community. Besides this financi/jtl view of the question, is the important consideration tuat this local condimect is extremely wholesome, and its liberal use is calculated to improve health "Jtuskin strongly urges tho free use of fruits and vegetables which grow most abundantly in a country, contending that such are best adapted on physiological grounds for the inhabitants thereof. The enormous yield of the "tomato" thus shows its adaptability to this climate.

Laura .{.with novel) -" Ob, if this tale were only true, and I w/jre the heroine ? Kate—" What! with her persecutions, her misery?" Laura—" Ah but tb.en, dear, remember jshe does get a husband after all,"

Wairarapa Races.

[UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. There is glorious weather. 1,000 people are ou the course. 'The bookmakers are doing but little business. One totalisator is on the course, which is in fair order. There is a good deal nf mystery about Lara, but I believe he is intended to go for the stakes aud handicap?.

Produce Stakes, of 30<ovs. Fur horses bred and trained in the district, that have never started prior to Ist November, 1879; weight for age; distance, lj miles. Pahana ... ... ... ... ... 1 Flycatcher 2 Volunteer ... ... ... ... ... 3 Seven started. Wairakapa Stakes, of 75 soys; weight for age ; 2 miles and a distance. Lara ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Koeteo 2 Tamatea 3 King Quail alsa started. Maiden Plate, of 40sovs; for maidens at the time of entry ; weight for age ; dis tance, li miles. Pouriri 1 Papawai ... ... ... ... ... 2 Merino 3

Cambridge Jockey Club.

A meeting of the Cambridge Jockey Club was held oq Wednesday evening, sth inst. at the Fanners' Club, Mr Robert Kirkwood in the chair. The secretary read a state ment of accounts showing a highly satisfac tory balance to the credit of the club. Close on £500 was paid away on stakes, perma nent improvements, etc., on the last meet ing. The President and Secretary congra tulated the members upon the success of the club. The former had suggested that a dinner should be given the day following the races,, but the stewards thought that would be too much dissipation, and so the idea was abandoned.

Mr It. Kirkwood expressed himself as very pleased at the financial state of the cliib,and said lhat gentlemen from Waikato and Auckland had said,in reference to the last races, that it was the best country meeting they had ever attended, and that the Course and Grand Stand would bear comparison with any in the colony, either for flat racing or steeplechase.

The Chairman regretted that a mistake was made in haying the summer meeting during harvest time, as many farmers could not attend themselves, or spare their men. Too great hurry was exercised in getting out the weights. They ought to have waited until after New Year's Day, as then Libellei's performance and power would have been known aud appreciated. Southern horses would not meet Mr Walter's colts at worse weights than Auckland, after being beaten there by them. Ou the motion of Mr Jared Allwell seconded by Mr H. Whitehorne Moore the balance-sheet was adopted.

It was resolved that straining posts and wire be put at the steeplechase jumps in the lire fences to prevent people from riding at them. Votes of thanks were passed to the following gentlemen : -it. 11. D. Fergussou Esq., for £10 10s donation ; J. A. Douglas Esq., for interest and assistance ; A. A. Fantham, Esq., for use of paddocks for steeplechase course ; and to the secretary, Mr Walter Scott, for to him mainly is the success of the club due.

Mr Scott, in reply, said he ■was amply repaid when he saw the Grand Stand crammed at the meeting.

Mr H. Whitehorne Moore proposed, that the autumn meeting of the Club be held in May after the clo3e if the Cambridge Cavalry drill, which was seconded by Mr A. Baynes, and carried unanimously. It was resolved to call a meeting of the members of the C.J.C. on Saturday, March Gth, to iix the date of the annual summer meeting. Members unable to attend are requested to express their opinion as *.o the moat suitable date, by letter.

A vote of thanks to the chairman termi nated the proceedings.

THAT RAILWAY RECLAMATION.

To the Editor,

Si r> —Where is Oliver the Honorable? Oh ! Where !Oh where can be be. In the mean time tho reclamation is gradually slipping away into the harbour, hundreds of men are walking about the streets idle, and got no work to do. The Government are behaving in a disgraceful manner with respect to this work. It really looks as if they were careless as to whether it should be carried out or not. I venture to say that in no other part of the world would such neglect be tolerated, and it is high time the Harbour Board and the people themselves should agitate and compel the Government to do Auckland justice, have the[vvork com pleted, and so save the harbour from utter destruction. The Harbour Board if they had any pride in their charge, or felt themselves capable of properly guarding the property committed to their care, would take legal steps at once to pro tect that property by restraining the Govern ment, from allowing their earthworks fin ther destroying it. The chairman ot the Chamber of Commerce, did make a move in the early part of last month, but the Minis ter simply waitod until the (sth of this month before he answered his telegram, and then only made a rambling statement, to the effect that the Diatii t Engineer had been out of town, but now he was back something might be done. In the mean time as I said before, many poor men are anxiously looking for work, and the summer season is slipping away. By all means we must agitate.—Yours &c, K. M. STAEK.

NEW ZEALAND FINANCES.

The conspieious success which attended the application of New Zealand for the last loan of five millions sterling has been the theme of general comment. More than twice the amount asked for was eagerly proffered; and severe disappointment was the feeling of many applying subscribers when they were tnld they must be shut out. It may be that the fact of the Bank of England acjting ag.agentß for the loan, and receiving the applications, had something to do with the success. But tfyose who say this in the way of reflection upon both the Bank and the colony, forget two important poiuts. The first is that the Bank of England would not, out of respect for its own national position, have to do with any loan if it were not satisfied of its absolute security. The next is that the subscribers to new Joans, as a rule, keep a sharp look-out after their o>yn interest*, and make themselves very certain pf their own account, before subscribing, .that eyerything is right. The Bank of England is a national institution, it is true, but jt is a corporation with interests of its pwn, iphjch are only served by doing business; and it is entitled to enter upon any safe and profitable business it pleases. No doubt it finds it both safe and profitable to act for New Zealand. With reference to the general state of the finances of the colony, they are not, it must fee admitted, so glowing as its friends would desire. The defipit for the year is likely to be much than is quite ppmfnrtable. But the New Zealand is not the only t}oyern : ment in this position in these times. The deficit with which the Chancellor of the Exchequer of Great Britian will have to reckon next-spring will be formidable ; and Indian finances are assuredly in a troubled condition. New Zealand is a young country, with vast undeveloped resources, and there is no danger of her not paying her way, though it may be as well not to force the pace of her development during the next few years. And, as we understand the matter, &bjs is precisely what the Colonial Government bis made up its mind upon. There are to D 3 no more Joans for a, long time,—"Home News."

DISASTROUS FLOODS IN HUNGARY.

From Pesth wo hear that the overflowing of the Koros has caused a fearful destruc tion in the comitat of Arad. Several towns are laid in ruins, and the inhabitants have taken to flight. In the comitat of Behar 10,000 persons have been rendered home lesSi In the Lower House of the Dief, the Minister of Communications confirmed the news relating to (he disastrous character of the inundations, and staled that the GVernriient had taken the necessary steps to proyide for the destitute. During the last few day? tiie inundations of the Maros and Korbs rivers have continV ued to cause great damage and lo«s of Ijie. Thanks to extraordiuary exertions, Ara<l was saved from destruction, but is still endangered. Some six Tillages are in com plete vuid<(. The whole of the inhabitants were ' found ju tfrp neighbouiiug woods from t.Q death, fcfey.epaj hundred persons are roiling, Two-thirds of the town of Boros Jen&e were com pletely flooded at night. Reports of heart rending scenes still till the columns of the Hungarian papers. Tfje troops are render ing every possible assistance. Same Ip.OOO people are reported to be without shelter, The cold is ten to fifteen degrees Reaumur. —'• Home News."

An Indiana carpenter is so temperate that be will not use a spirit level.

Narrow Escape from Drowning.

A XABROWescapefrom drowning occurred in Poiisonhy last evening. It appears that three lads named respectively W. and T. Farqubar and Scott are in the habit of swimming off College Rock round the boats moored in the bay and back. They were thus engaged last evening, when Scott was seized with cramp and would have been drowned but for the timely assistance of Mr Walter Jones, well-known as owner of the open boat "Alert," who hearing cries for help jumped into a dingy lying on the rock and" sculled out to his aid. Mr Jones reached the lad just in time, as he was quite black in the face and all but entirely submerged when seized and pulled into the dingy. This is about the fifth time Mr Jonea has saved life from drowning ; notably at the regatta of 1879, when he saved four men whose boat had swamped under them at the start of the open boat race, and that at the risk of capsizing his own craft. The Humane Society's medal is surely deserving in this case.

COMPENSATION CLAIMS.

The following list of claims preferred against the Corporation for injury done to property in the prosecution of Municipal works was laid before the City Council at its meeting yesterday :— Claimant Amount Street. Dr. Kinder .. ..! £07 5 6 .. G. Owon .. .. 11l 0 0.. G. Ake.n .. ... 325 0 0 .. Koberc Bartley .. 150 0 0 ..Victorla-st., West. J.W.James.. .. 120 0 0 ..Victoria-st., Weßt. Elizabeth Brigham _. 250 0 0 ..Harding and Graham-st. Julia Lewi9 .. .. 144 15 0 ..Harrtinge-st. John Ogilvie .. .. 250 0 0 ..Graham and Dralte-st. Matthew Flender3on |250 0 0 ..Drake-st. William Fleming .. 40 0 0 ..Union-st. JolinP. Oxloy .. 12115 0 ..Hardlnue-st. Jas. Ballantine .. 174 0 0 ..Victoria-st. west. A. Barris .. 175 0 0 ..Graham-st. Jonas Fosdick .. 200 0 0 ..Victoria and Hardinwe-sts W. Stnling .. 100 0 0 ..Victoria-st. west, George Wallace .. 150 0 0 ..Graham-st. Mary Pollork .. 100 0 0 . .Drake-fit, (jcorgo WaUi/io .. 100 0 0 ..Victoria-st. The total sum claimed is £2,!)Gl 15s Gd. The claims were referred to the Public Works Committee.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The "Irish Exile " was repeated last even ing to a good house, and was as successful as ou the occasion of the two previous per formances.

This evening the management will pro duce the popular Irish national drama of " Conn the Shaughraun," which is a favourite play with Auckland audiences. The piece will be produced with new scenery and mechanical effects by Mr S. Solon, and properties by Mr E. Broad. Mr J. J. Wallace will sustain the leading character; Mr J. Ji. Steele that of Captain Moliueaux; Mr O'Brien, Kobert Ffolliott ; Father O'Doolan, Mr Haygarth; Corry Kinchella, Mr Leo pold ; Clair.) Ffolliott, Miss Raymond; Arte O'Neil, Miss Wilton; Moya, Misa Leopold ; and Mrs O'Kelly, Miss Heath. The "Melbourne Observer" speaks in the following terms of Mr Wallace's perform ance as " Conn":—Of Mr J. J. Wallace hims If there can be but one opinion. As a character actor—particularly as a delineator of Irish character, he stands unrivalled amonj( the actors who have visited the Antipodes. We have had many actors who have been asMmmourous in their Irishmen as is Mr Wallace-a few there have been who have equalled the puthetic force of his acting—but Melbourne has seen no actor who can blend the pathos and humour of a character impersonation so delicately aud naturally as does Mr Wallace.

Ladies' Benevolent Society.

The twenty-third annual meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent Society was field late this afternoon in the lecture-room of the V.M.C.A. buildings. Fifteeen ladies and two gentlemen were present. Mr Thos. Macllarlaais assumed the chair, and opened the proceedings by leading tho report and balance-sheet. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr J. ]?. llusaell, the report was adopted. The following ladies were elected the oilice-bearers and committee for the ensuing year, viz.: — President Mrs Philaon; trcasuror, Mrs Gillies; secretary, Mrs Aickin; Committee: Mesdames Aickiu, Bevcridge, flrce, Board man, Carrick, Clark, Green, Gillies, Hay, Morley, Keuderdine, jvlacilarlane, Mack enzie, Philson, Pritt, Purchas, Powell, Russell, Warner, Webb, Runciman, Miss Smith and Miss Juers.

Twenty-third Annual Repoifc of the Auck land Ladies' Benevolent Society :—

"In reviewing the operations of the Ladies' Benevolent Society during the year, the Committee iind gi eat difficulty in fur niahiug a report that ii not almost identical with reports presented for several years past." " With few exceptions, the casea relieved have been those of women withouthusbands, having large families of children to maintain with their own labour."

" There havo been during the year a few very distressing cases, where the (jtovern meut Kations and the aid tendered from this Society have been their only means of support. One of these may bo mentioned as a sample—it is that of a poor widow with two children, who for the last two years has been supposed to be dyiug of heart disease; she cannot lie down, but sleeps sitting in fcjehair." " Auotber is a most peculiar and djfljcult case, via ; a child whose mother was com-* mitted to tho asylum soon after its birth, fourteen months since. With tho assist ance of the Government this case has been attended to by the Committee, and will require their care for some time." " The Committee would call attention to the fact that, while the donations during the year have amounted to a large sum, viz : £87, the regular subscriptions are less than during the preceding year. This is partly accounted for jjy the fact that the number of tho Committee is not complete, so that one or two of the districts havo not been collected."

" The Committee have to report that an unusual number of claims have been made upon the Society's fuuds during the year, resulting from accidents. Several families have sußpred much, from the loss of the mfia'a earnings for longer pr shorter periods from thjs cause.'' " The Committee would femarij that, fo the present time, they have had great de T manil upon their fuuds owing to scarcity of work, and they hope that no such state of depression may be felt in this city during the corniDg year." " The cases that have received aid during the year number '140; of these 53 were widows, 18 deserted by their husbands, and 19 women assisted in t'ne-ir confinement." ■' '.'The pommijttee would call the atten tion of fts frjends and subscribers to the fact that, owing to the departure pf their Treasurer, Mrs Gillies, for England, it 113s been deemed desirable to close the accounts at the expiration of eleven months, that as little iuconvenience as possible may be felt by her temporary absence."

f The Romp has at present 10 inmates, some of £jipm very ofi| and infirm." " The Committpe wpuld taike this pppor tunity of thanking all tljoso kind fiiends who so generously maintain the operations of this Society, by their money and aid, in Various ways. It would tender its thanks to thp Committee of t]ie Young Men's Christian Association, for the use of their building 011 all occasions when needed, and to their librarian, Mr Salter, for his con stant as iatance at all times. They would also agaiii thank their kind country friends, who this year have remembered them as in the past years." fflt. ia possible that, before another year has elapsed, 'some deflnitp aps organised system of relief may be instituted by the Government; but, till this is done, the Committee of the Ladies' Benevolent Society would jjrge upon the charitable of Auckland the necessity of maintaining thoir operations with their accustomed liberality."

HOW TO SELL A BOOK.

"I have an infirmity of the eyes," remarked a dismal man to a well-to-doPawtucket citi zen Monday evening, "won't you just exnmiue.thisand see if I have been cheated?" The citizen thus accosted' took the article in his hands and inspected it. It was a book brand new anil with uncut leaves. '.' Wpuld y,Gu give 2 gOdols. for such a book 3,s that!" continupd tlf.e man with defective eyesight. " Certainly," replied the'eitijte'n. "Is it full of plates and pictures?" •" It is,1' replied the resident, unhesitatingly. " I.s the binding substantial as well as orna mental I" " JJeaiitiful," was the answer. !' And you are mute sure tfjat ypu would giye 2 sQdols. for such a ijpble' book 3,3 this?" continued the inquire):. "In' 9 minute," he replied. '' Well, then, tftk'e it," said the book agent. " I have a hundred and fifty more just like it in the express office. J. pan change a five. You will not be robbing me." The citizen took the book, carried it to the falls, dropped it into the seething caldron of whitening water, entered his house by back door and went up softly to bed.—" Provideuce Journal."

THE AUCKLAND ETENING STAR, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12, 1880.



"Wanted. WANTED KNOWJN.-Particulars of IWr Dampier's Wonderful Fresh Bargains will b3 found at the top of the sivonu columi),fourth page. WANTED, two pood Finishers.—Apply New Zealand Boot Factory, Grey street. WANTED, a smart Boy about 13 ; also, a good Boot Machinist.—G. P. Youni?, High-street, near Vulcan l.ane. WANTED.VMarTof good'HddresTas. bookkeeper ; wages, £12 per month ; must ba over thirty years of age. Dtitif * light and flrst-cla'S position.—Addresa 187. G P O. WANTED, a good strong General Ser. vant accustomed to children. — Mrs Sinclair, Rob Roy Hotel, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a Servant accustomed to children ; reference required. — Apply Star Office. _____ WANTED, a Boy.—Gee and^Potter", CoachtJuilder, I-rey-street. W~ANTED7aßoylo"i_ilk J "&c.— Tkomaa Edwards, Mount Albert WANTED, a Girl for housework in a small family.—Apply Star Office. ANTED, a jjood general hand ; constant employment to one tha will suit.—William Holdsworth, Cheap Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Victoria-street. ANTED, a strong Girl to assist in housework in a small family.—Address "E.D,."Star Office. ANTED, a useful Girl for housework ; references required Richmond House, Pitt-street. WANTED, experienced Timber Jackers for Awita Sawmill.—P. Clark, Shipping Agent. Onehui ga. WANTED, Cook aud Laundress.-Mrs Cosgrave. Mount Kden. ANTED, Three or Four Apprentices for thp Dressmaking.—Apply at once to Mrs Long, Milliner, Dress and Mantlemaker, Wellealey-st'-eet, near Queen-street, V\TANTED, a General Servant; one T T who can milk preferred; references re quired ; for Ponsonby.—Star Offlcs. WANTED, au experienced Nursemaid ; references required.—Apply Mrs Arch. Clark, Parnell. \\7 ANHTJ.D, Female Uoolc for a country T T liotcl.—Mrs Pollock. Queen-street. WAN'IED, a respectable middle-aged Woman as Working Housekeeper.— Apply oillco of this paper. WANTKD, a respectable Boy as au Apprentice, between 15 and IC.—.Apply to R. Bull, C'oaohpalnteil, &c, Durham,street, WANTIii), a Uouseruaid ; good refer encca required—Apply Greyhound Hotel. ANTED, au intelligent Youth about layoarsof age as an apprentice to the trade.—J. J. Swinnerton, Auckland Steam Wood Turning Factory, Wyndliamatreet. \VTaNTED, good steady married Man it as Fireman, for Whangapoua.—C. A, Harris, jun. * Vk7ANTED, to Sell, a Four-wheel Ex", t press, Good Set Harness and a tho roughly Staunch Mare four years old; a trial given.—For farther particulars apply to O. jmallfleld, Market nouse. ANTED to Sell, Corned Beef, in kegs 25s oaoh; any quantity all other meat at wholesale prices Mutton. 2d: Fresh Beof, 2Jd and 3d; superior Sausageß, 4d ; German 3augige, over 20 b.», 6d; discount to large biiytrs.-G. Hulmo, Butcher, Atmospherio Sau iago Kactory, Queen-street. ANTED to LKT, Two Rooms and gcnllery, with fl-eplaco, 15 minutes' "rom Post-ofllco. Rent, 4a 6d por week.—Apply ;his ofllco for addresa. W~ ANTEIMCNOWN— Good News for the Ladies— Dampier will keep oven till lino next Monday, and for ths future, and ■'atu-days till 11. -Uoruer of Upper Quceu and Wukofleld-stieeta. WANTED KNOWN, that Wcstbeach has ih's day paid costs and exnesnes under distress warrant of Wtaibeach v. Port. WANTED, a Situation aa Cook or Working Housekeeper, or as General Servant to a lady and gentleman, by a total ibitainer; ia thoroughly domesticated; gaod references. — Address •' (\L).," office of this paper. WANTED TO SELL, a Superior Bil liard Table and fittings.—Apply J. Smith, Billiard room, United Service Hotel Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED immediately, a 10 or 12 ---roimed Honso about quarter nf an hour's walk from Qaoen-street. — Addrosa — "C. ' .a," Star Office. WANTED to LET, Bed-room, Sittitig ro'm and Kitchen (furnished); every :onvonlenco. Rent, 153 per wick, with uao of jna-o room.—ApDly at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-s'reet Kast, next tho Public Hot Baths. WANTED to Sell, really gooa Second hand Buggies; binglo or double hooded, or open also, two First-Class Phaetous (new at Crowthnr's Victoria Stables. ANTED KNOWN" — The Glasgow HoubO is ro-opened with an entirely new Stock.—W. H. JACOBS, Boot and Shoemaker, (lato Kincaid & Co.) WANTED, objectors to City Valuation L'st to know this is tho Last Weak. For a trifling fee I will do it all for you T. B. Han oaford, Upjior Qucon-street. WANTED, a Married Couple, to occupy three rooms in a pleasant situation, and to wait upon an elderly lady, rone free—Apply this Office. \\T ANTED, Farmers and others about Onohunga to know that I am prepared to receive Consignments tf Farm Produce and other Goods at my large and commodious Storo, next (ioor to tho TMart (Cheap General Grocery and Fancy Good 3 Storo, Queen-street, One hunga.-T. 3. HKNSUA.W. ANTED at once, at the Timber Com pany's Stoam Sawmill fash and Door Manufactory and Tin.ber Yards, opposite Gas wO'kp, iho Public to Inspect their Stock of limber. Door, fashes, Blocks, Shingle", &n., now bcliiK Bold at prices to meet tlic timoa. Splendid linea of second-class ; all qualities aheap. Slabs, half a-crown a load. — Head L'ffloo Custom house-street. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timbor in Kauri and White Pine, Shinglos, House B?ocks, Pailines, Poßts, Kails, and Firewood in their rard, Customhouso-street West, opppsifo end pf HObaon street. N.B.—The increasing damand For Whito Pine In a induced them to arrange [or a oonatant supply, \\ T ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie, t T Timber Merohant, has Removed to his New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large Shoda the Fimber will be always under cover, so that the public twill be supplied with Seasoned Timber it the lowest prices. Board Timber always in JiSck, also Haidwood Timber for Wheel svriKhtP VV^ ANTED KNOWN i flrst-olaas Stock of Cloths t>mlTwooda; good workmanship and moderate pncea lire the lißtinguishing features of The Pantheon." J. FOPD. Tailor. 166, Queen-street. \VT AN T W_J3_ X N 0 W N TO TRjvDE9MEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS, Monjcy Advanced in Sums of £3 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly iiißtal nents, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Dfficu. 165 Qunnn Ht.. oDDOsito Savings Bank. "DAILWAY LABOURERS. Wanted, 15 good Labourers for the works at tunnel, WaitakMei Cflntracf. ' ' '• ' TAV^OR & PANAHER. A THOROUGH practical iSngmert1 is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is used, such as deep-lilt Dumping machinery, Hrick Machinery, Brow tre!',' &c.;"&p. "'Would Jiavp jjo oUjeptipn to drive $ Pprtable Wngino ani Thrashjng Mar chine, find keep samp in repair. Highest home [md Colonial retorencea given,—Apply Star Offico. Board and Residence. A PABTMENTS for Lady and Gentle r\ man, or two Gentlemon; good bath.— Harbour View House, a little iibove Poßtolllco. f^i O V E X N O It BRO W N E HOTJCI, \JT HOBSON-STRBKT Board and Lodging 20s per week (Binpjerppm),.,^, Personal. IF the Person who took the Black Hat in mistake (rom the Theatre on Sunday night last will please return it to Mr Salter, Young Men's Christian Asßoo'ation Rooms, Wellesley atreet, he will reoeive hja own, with name Inaldo. IF this should meet tho oye of Henry Smyth E'liott or any of his friends, they will ploaso oblige by sending his Address to Mrs McGregor, Mititai, Kaipara. Auckland. Lost and Found. LOST; last night, a Set of Loyal United Friends Regalia, between the foot of Wakefleld-street and Excba- ge Buildinge. 5s reward on leayinsr same with Mr John Hunt, feootrnakei-.Vaitfefleld-^re'et. -*' ' 1 LOST or STOLEN, on January 19, a Dark Brown Saddle Mare from Onejnjnga: " J.C" on r oir shoulder; pecuiliir t rand on on rump. - Anyos'o living information to J. Cobb, Onehunga, will be rewardert. FUUNP, in o^e pf thp 4'Pipg-?0°n)8 at St, Mungp Cafe q, Mackintpsfi, tjje owner pan ha^e the game by applying to Manager. STRAYED, into my paddock, a small Pig. If not claimed within six days will be sold to defray expenses.—A, Mitchell, Mount Kden. -j 4 »S. REWARD-Stayed, from Mount JL" Eden on Sunday hv<t, a Yellow and White Cow in full milk: tail broken at end. Any person keeping the same after this will ba prosecuted.-Appiy Star Office;



TO J_i6t. TO LET. Five-roomed House, England- Ftreet. Franklyn Road.- Apply Mr -v Miami. Tailor, Victoria-street^ O I.E i\ 10 minutes' walk rrom Queen- B'reet. to male or female, a f urnished Hed room wilh use of kitchen; rent Eg p»r woew.— For address apply to Mrs Wilton, Melbourne Store, Karaugaliipe^Road. MHO LET, To Let, To Let, Albeit Hull, 1 Albert Hall. Albert Hali. for Concerts, Balls and Meetings; also, Ante-room for private meetings, eticap.—KDoran or Lyons audßlaikie Ditrby-strest. T O LEV, a Warehouse of three tloora 20 x 40, in High-street; also, a Room.-S. Rout. TO LET, two or three furnished rooms in VVeUington-strest-Apply at Mr Todd'B, Grocer. TO LET or for Sale, Karangahape Road, a commodious House of 8 rooms, &c; front i oom. 20 :s lE. Water laid on, copper, &c. Good position. Selling price, £500.—Tanner and Evanß, Eitate Agent, 71, Queon-3troet. A COMFORTABLE Five Boomed House to Let, in good order, and every requisite convenience; 10i per week.—Mrs Moir, Dublin-street, Pousonby." ;.-* For Bale. FOR SALE, a First-class Box Mangle (l»rge size and nearly new). —Mrs Hawkes, Kj bsr Pass Road.oppoFite Seccombe's Brewery. CT 6 X S A L ¥, In Eden Place, off Kvber Pass, Two detached Cottages, with two Allotments 165 feet frontage ; also, Out-bnilding sni'able for a workshop or stable ; a good well of water at tached.—for particulars apply to Mr Thompson, Victoria-street, or Messrs Robinwn and Wilson, Kyber Pass Bakery, or Mr Ball, Newmarket, For Sale, Devonport, North Shore, Business Premiif a—Shop and Seven roomed House—with Freehold Al'otmont; present prop'ietorle:vving for the country; good opportunity for a small capitalist to do a pros perous and paying business in thia i-isiiig town ship.—Apply, at once, to Georgo Sibbin. FOR BALE, a"Fine Toned Second-hand Harmonium clieap.—Apply Star Oillco. BpiOH SALE, one (J-lioreo power Steam <> Engine, by ITomaby and Son; also, Thrashing Machine, by Marshall anrl Son, 'I'ar pnuling, Toob, &o-, in eooil working order. Also, iho Pure fared Clydesdale Kntire Disrueli, 3 years old; tho 'I horough-bred Hlntlro Trop; cagl'*; the 'I'horoiigh-brcd Entiro Mnriaelito.— Apply S. C. Caulks, Albci't Hotel. FOR SALE, a New Seven-roomed House anrl five acres Volcanic Land, fenced and subdivided; well planted with trees; 2J miles from Queen-street. Price, £475.—Apply Star Ollice. T E N Tl L~E N T~! Prime Pickled Salmon White Herrings And Ling Fish On Sale at G. MOODY'S & CO., Qneen.Btreet, Onehuuga. 4?«>7n.— FARM ot nearly 21 acres, fenced in ~fl|u five paddooks; 1J acre orchard, re-' mainder grass; good toil: house of six rooms, dairy, cowshed, barn, stables, cartshed, work shop, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland s treet. FOR SALv; (che»p), Building Allotments, in Karangahape Road, Queen-street, Nelson street, Spring street, Alexandra s'reet, Kyber' Pass, &0., &o.—S. Vaile, Laud and Housa Agent, Shortland-streeet. C~\ Afro-— I'retty Soven-roomed House, oven •C/^ uu looking the Domain, with Allotment 66ft. x 160 ft. The House is fitted with Rag. tanks, &o.; and will bs sold on i-asy terms.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. *» AGHEd «t Par.-.ell, wi+h small Cottage, 0 Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a residence or for nursery grounds. The lease for 62 years, at £10 ncr annum, will be sild cheap.—S. Vaile Land, and House Agent, Shoriland-strest. R' TmiblN^TLLOTMKN'FfoFsale. A capl tul Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the water. This valuable allotment will ba sold cheap for cash.—S. Vaile, House and Latd Agent, Shortland-atreet. KrACRHS.^r"or Sale (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, " fenced, sub-divided and in grass, and orchard, with cottage, stable, cowshed, Sec. Only half an hour's walk from Queen-street — S. Vailo. Land and House Agont, Shortlaud-st. 4'A ()()•— Substantially built Houae of six rooms, "°*uv with dctachot wash-house, wood houao, well, tank, &<).; allotment 30 x 136 feet, situated in a principal street; 15 minutes from Post-ofUce.—S. Vaile, Houso and Latd Agent, yhortland-street. VT O 11 S^ A L E, Breakwater Allotments, Nos. i and 5, fenced Alse, 61 tons Kamo Coal. Apply to McKKNZIE & ROS3. DEVONPORT, MOliTlf SHORES Houses to Let, furnished and uufurnished. —Oliver Mayß, Poat-onice Street. BAPEUY BUSINESS.—Very snug little concern for sale in the heart of the ci',y : mniii thoroughfare—'". Williamson, Land and Eatatii At;ent, Vulcan Lane. jj»~j t\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society 9w L\j principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for S*le on 4thi page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money]deposited for investment. OUNT EDEN.—House for sale, live rooms and bath-rcom ; allotment G6 x 120; good orchard, lari;e coucreU tank, &c, &c. —C. J Hutchinson, 7, Queen-street. H~ OTeI, FUR dALic, Townßhip of Opotiki', now doing a good bnsiness; goad reason for present proprietor rntiring,— Further particu lars on application to 11. Ha'tington, Houso and Land Ajjcn', ikichburj- Huilniugs. AlJao, a Compact Furm t.f 75 acres close to iho Township of Opotiki; rich hind, gub dividod into 7 paddocks ; well fonc3d with White Thorn ; out-houses all complete ; cattlo can bo taken at ruliiution.—tl. I'art n«ton. FJK SALE (l'onsonhy), one to four acres flrdt-cUsa Land ; tt rrost desirubio Bito for retidenco o- market garden.—ll. Part lngton. Biducation 1 111 LS' HIGH SCHOOL. Quarter D*.ya :—February 4, April 28, July 21, Oc;obctl3. /^IUUKCH OF ENGLAND C4RAMM.AK V^ SCHOOL PARNKLL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 37th, School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMBS ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. Ty/T~R HENRY i\ OWE TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Plaoic, Howe-street. rtIHE undersigned begs to lntorm the -L Public of Auokland tnat he intends to open a GYMNASIUM AND SCHOOL OF ARMS in the Parnell Hall, at the beg}n}ng of next month.J n 1 here will bo taught aU sorts of Gymnastics, uso of Floret, Broadsword, Hayoaet, etc, after the most modern and best principles, such as have been adopted by all professionals from the High School for Gymnastics in Germany. It is tho object of this system to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and facu ties of the same, to reader it s^cong. active and nimblp, and \o act upon tlie moral elpmontby fhe groatcst porfootioh of the physi cal condition. Thero will be at present tbrse different Classes; 1. For Boys from 9 to 14 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4,30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: JFree Exerciecs, a propor Walk and Carriage, Jumping and Running, Gymnastic Plays, Exercises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc. To open, THURSDAY, sth February. Terms 153 per Quarter. 2. Fcr Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tues days and Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. There will be Taught, besides the above-mpntiqnpd; TrjalS of Stril'K^iV 'it^peao and ladder, Introductory ExercistffinFenpinfV. ' ' . ■ ■ ■ To op-n, FRIDA"Y, fith February. Ternis; 15a por Quarter, 3. For Gentlemen. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10 p m. In addition to abovonjentioued: Hor c Kxercißea, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fonc rig To oppn, FRIDAY, 6th Fpbru^ryi Torrflß: £1 Is ppv Quarter, Intending members are requested to loave their namps beforo 3rd February at Mr R. G. Schwarta'<» shop. Queon-ctreot. G. ZURN. Ranges, Ovens, <Sc. mESTIM O N A L. Napier-street, February 2,1880, To Mr Herbert H. Smith. Dear Sir,— The Ritoher Range I purchased from you qn the Ist day of Nqvoinbor laßt is everything than can bo depired in fheway of cooking, and is a saying to mp of fully 3s 6d per week in fuel. Yours, &c, G. 0. BENNETT. SEE HEKBERT~fI, SMITH'S COLLECTION OP OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, ESPKCIALLY THE KEW ZEALANP EOWPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requiros no flttinfj, oan be used as either open or olosed, ia economical, and made to burn the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, bo that It will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential persons in Auckland have them in use. all of whioh have given the greatest satisfaction. (Sco Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION!—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers as my Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges. Stoves, Portable Ovens, Side Ovens, Portab'e Boilers, Shipg' Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &c, have my navjae on he ventilator, thn j ; |j/rTjrr?f-.*!TH\ 5 Ik AUe^KL^NDyJ 1 and. 'ayo guaranteed, to last from 3 to 20 years according to the size and price, and then can be repaired. There are ocer 5000 of my Ovens an \ Ranges in use, some Ovens 9 years, and all $w\cn given the greatest satisfaction, '' Ovens, Ranges and Stoves, &c., sold On the Deferred Pavmesx system. Weekly pay« meats tfikep, • HERBERT H. SMITH, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-etreet Wett BEWARE OF IMITATIONS



Tenders. TffEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CONTRA CTFORSAWINGPURIRITIMBER. Public Wo-ks Office, A uckland, February 10,1880. Tenders will be received at this Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 18th February next, for Sawing into specified siz-a about 100,000 superficial feet of » uriri Timber from round logs. Specification and conditions can be seen at this offioe. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. . By command. ' (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TENDERS will be received at this ollice until the 13th Feb.,for Road Works on the Churchill to Awaroa Block Road. P.'ans, speci fications, and condition to be Been at Mr Cbas, Bell's hoiise, Churchl'l, and at this office. Tenders to be add:essed as for Contract No. 15. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. PERCY SMITH, Chief Surveyor. Survey Office, Auokland, January 16,1850. TENDERS for the Erection of a School house at Mangapiko (Waikato) will be received by the Education Board, Wyndhara- Btreo', Auckland, until noon of WKDNhSDAY, 25th February instant. Plans and specification to b > seen at ihe office of tho Beard, or on appli cation to the District School Committee, Man gapiko. VINCENT E. RICE, Sscretary. 'HEN DEBS for th-2 Erection of aSCHOOL JL FonsE. at Pukitkohe East, will bo received by the Rducntion Board. Wyndham s treet. Auckland, until n^on of WKDNh SDAY, 25th February instant. IManß and specification to bs snen at the oflice of t^e Bourii, or on appll catnn lo tha Chairman of the District School Committee, Pukekohe Ea-r. VIN'CKNT E. RICB, c ecretary. O ENGTnEEKS, ' MILLIVKIGirfS ANL) BUILDER'S. Tenders will bo received—for the whole or separately—until noon of SATURDAY, Febru ary 2-f, 1880, for tho Re-erection and Re instating Sawmill and Machinery, at Wangapoa, for the Royal Insurance Company. Hats and spfciflcutionamay be seen at my ofllco, ttichbury's Buildings. EDWARD BARTLEY. Architect. IjiQKMATION RICHMOND ROAD. Tenders for above Contract (to be performed for the Ponsonby ana Newton Distriot Boards jointly) will be recelvad up to noon on TUES DAY, 17th instant, at my office, 71, Queen street, where also plan and specification may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, 0.X., Engineer to the Boards. mO .BUILDERS. Tendera will be received up to noon of MON DAY, the 16th i"St, for tho Erection of Dwel ling-House at Futiki Bay, Waiheke. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Archlteotp. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 11thinstant, for the tfrection of a Cottage in the Park Road. Plana and speci fication to be seen at my residence, Symonds street. GEO. BOWRING, Architect. mo B U I L D E R S. lenders will be received until noon of the 20th inatant for the Erection of a Residence at Mangere. K. KEALS & SON, Architects. mENDERS required for from 300 to 400 Bushels of GRAINS (weekly) for one year 1 from Ist February, 1880. Apply at the ALBERT BREWERY, , 'Auckland. Dividends. "W" O T I C E. In tub Estate of William Kinoaid, latbly trading in quekn street, auckland, as "W. Kincaid & C 0.," Boot and Shoe Sellers. Notice is hereby given that all Creditors of tho above Estate must send in their Claims, duly proved, to the Trustees, at the Watehousa ot Messrs licArthur and Co., Qaeen-street, Auckland, on or before THURSDAY, th<v26th infetant, preparatory to a Dividend beiug de clared. No Claims will bo recognised by tha Trustees unless so Droved and lodged with them. Dated this 12th February, }fcßo. F, LARKINS ) C. C. FLEMING G. HEMUH j IN THK BANKRUPT ESTATE OF MR, MALCOLM NICCOL. A final Dividend of B}d in iho & is now payable at tho Office of Mr RicnarJ Garllck, Fort street. 5. K. POUND 3, Creditor's Trustee. Gazette in Bankrutptcv- IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In, tho matter of *' The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the several Acts amend ing the same, and, of the Bankruptcy of John Mohki.and, of Otahuhu, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in New Zealand. Carter, a Debtor, Notige is hereby given that a sufficient num ber of Creditors of the said John More'and, not having attended tho First Meeting of Creditors appointed to be h--ld at the Supreme Court houue, Auokland, on TUEBD AY, the 10th day of February instant, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, nor at toe adjournment of the said Meeting to this day, at the same place and hour, I have, in pursuance of tho 46th S?otion of "Tho Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1876," appointed Thomas Maoffarlano, Esquire, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bankrupt y, to be Creditors' Trustee of the property of the said John Moreland; and that the said Thprraa MacfrarJane has intimated to mo in wnting his acceptance of the said trusteeship. Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of February, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKB. *.„ Registrar, CONNELL & COOPKH, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitors for Debtor; ' IN the Estate of " Katterns and Shep pard,"of Auckland, Boot and Shoe Upper Manufacturers, as a Company, and in Separate Estates of William Katterns and Charles t heppard. -Creditors, who have not already done so, are •requotted to lodxe their proofs with me on or "ofore the 7.; th inst., when a first and final divi dend will be payable. THO, MAOFFARLANB, Tius tee, Supreme Court Building*, Auckland, lO^h February, 1880, Prospectus. FARMS, FARMS, FARMS, ON DEFERRED PAYMENT. A SPECIAL SEIT EMENT FOR COLgNISTS. Ift ftOO A CHKS OF THE VERY BEST LV y VVV iV. QUALITY OF LAND, To be sold in lots to suit purchasers on deferred payment (without residential or improvement conditions), being a. portion of Capta,in W, H. Colbock's Celebrated Kaipara Limestone Land. tS" So many applications having baen made to Captain Colbebk, M.P., Iby p6isons residing in ttiri Colony, to sell portions of hij Kaipara Kstate for Karma, hb ha? decjded (S set opart about 10,OC(Q acre's for pu.rpq*e, and insiruoted the undersigned $6 djspoae of the same before leaving for England, where it has been arranged to dispose of the aijoinlng block of 15 000 aores.l Applications for the said 10,000 Rcres must be sent in to the undersigned immediately. TERMS—Cash or deferred payments. The moat liberal that can be obtained, anywhere. Inquire, Q,UAL.ITY-r-Itis the beat description of land- Jjmestone. It is oasily got into grass; no thlDDt but fern and ti-tree to deal with. RESULTS ■ Sixty bushes cf wheat to the aore, without manure. Steam Klour-mJU on ACCESSIBILITY-Bi-weekly eteam comniinl cation with Auckland; weekly steam com munication with the Northern Wairoa wh re there is a population (at the mills) of wnnS?.ll^^1 9l nBlL mel[S: of se"lerß' produce. PROSPitcrS—The Northern Railway, whiah is now being but veyed, passes near the UlocE and the lanH, which \a offered a'Va nominal figure, wil| in a few'years7^ enhanced to at ad^m^wtS*^'^ Pre?ent a;;UinX Price. APPWCANTS-FhH particulars can be ob tained by a personal interview with the undersigned, at the Kamo Colliery Office, South British Building. Queen-stveet, Auok land, on Fridajß, Saturdays, and Mondays (qslv), hefrween the houra of 10 a.m. ana 3 p.m., qr by letter, Mr Alderton will go to Knip»ra, aooompanying inter-ding purchas ers, over the estate. ■ Printed particulara and conditions of eale on appucition to ■ ■ • G. E. ALDBRTON. Aeent for Oaptaia W, H. ColljeQk, A^cHland. January 28th, 1880, PROOF. Writing about the quality of tbia lard. Mr Chab. E. Nelson, Government Land Purchase Agent, says:-" The soil of theße blocks is mostly clay and marl, overlying limeßtone strata, this fact being a sufficient guarantee of fertility, without any necessity of allusion to the extraor dinary luxuriance of the vegetation generally."



-.Public Notices. -*^fe XT O T I C - B. Immigration Office. .Auckland. February 4,1580. The Public are teicby prohibited, under the provisions of "The Public Health Act, 1876." from landing up^n, or coming w»thin the l'mite of, the Quarantine Station, un'eas r.uihorised for that purpose by the Immigration Officer; and nil persons not belonging to the ship are Rtrictly forbidden to board or go alongside the British. Empire, passenger ship, now in Quaran tine, unless authorised in writing by the Immi gration Officer co to do. By the "Quarantine Station" is meant the Island of Motu Ihi. EDWARD BHOPHY, Acting Immigration Officer and Superin tendent of Quarantine. -&J- O T I C E. RE AUCKLAND HA'-BOUR RECLAMA TION WORKS COSTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, February i, 1880. i All Workmen that have obtained judgment for the amount of their Claims against James Dempsey, in relation to the abovenamed Work?, are requested to attend personally at the Public Works Office, Supreme Court Buildings, Auck land on the morning of FRIDAY, the 6th day of February, 1880, to receive the amount of their claims and sißn receipts for the same. By command. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. T^" O T I C E. In consequence of tho great advances in the Metal Market, Kar, Plate and Hoop Iron will be udv»nced 40a per ion. Bar Iron, from this dato, will be charged £lfi per ton. T. & S. MORRIN, E. PORTER & CO. Auckland, February 2,1880. MR J. TUCKEIt returns bis sincere thanks to his Family and Shipping Cus tomers who havo so liberally supported him dur ing the past three years, hoping in has given en tire sai i -faction, and will still endeavour to do so at Mejsr.) HelJaby t.roi., Shortland-street, under his new engagement. All outstanding Accounts a ro earnestly ro queste' to be paid at once, at the shop,— V ours respectfully, J. TUCKER, Butcher, Queenslroet. T> U 13 L I C ~N~ O T I C E. The undorsigned having taking over the above busin< ss hopes, by civility, cleanliness and moderata prices, combined with punctua'ity, to obtain a lair share of put lie support. J. BURGESS, Shipping' and Family Butchbr (Near Theatre Royal), QUEEN-STREET. Families waited on for orde s ;n town or suburbs. T>ONELE SS «$. ■■■'•■ r>«LOSE "OROS., Queen-street. nVTEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT J3I INSURANCE COMPANY. The Allotment Money in above Company being now Due and Payable, I w>ll thank the Shareholders to forward mo same on or before tho 14th February. 1880. O. ALEXANDER, 7, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, Broker for the Company, CAFE IMPERIALS, QUEEN-STREET WHARF, AUCKLAND. Tho abovo will be OPENED on and after this date for Refreshment and Luncheon. J. GRIFFITHS & CO., Proprietors. Auckland, January 29, 1880. £3^)00 " * O B T H EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-.ROQM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr a A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in r a Great "Variety. o h Also, arrived by ' British Empire,' largo m 2 additions to my Stock. p a, H 5 I invite inspection of all, especially of £j some Parian Statuary. 5 a q n All the Goods aro very Choice. S g Large ments to follow by 'City oi2 m Qubeo' and * Meroia' from London. 3 o Selling prices are si) priced at such rates c g as will induce my ouatovners to return for »» tn what they want. o a My Agents in London know the best a 3 quarters to bny these goods for cash, and B S only order what is readily Bold here. & O BDWARDI LEWIS. Cußtom-honse-strcet, 11th February, 18jm, TTERY HANDSOME MOTTLED T KAURI CHESTS of DRAWERS and BKD ROOM SUITES at 1> w prices for cash. The above articles ar-p well made and universally admired., WILLIAM NORFIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. T>ONDING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned, beg to inform Importcra, Mer chants, and others haying dealings in Bonded Goods that having purchased tho Bonding Stores at present occupied by Messrs O. and B. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at the end of ihe present year, and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to late proprietors, HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen wo have to thank the public for the support wo have received in the past, and hope tbat the tamo may be continued to our suocessoiß. . . G. ft H. LEWIS. , Auokland, December 11,1879. Jk ? E if R T, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, &o, 24 X VICTORIA STREET, Two, dopra below Holland and Butler's. Diamonds, an* every other Stone carefully Set and Re-sot. Jewellery Made to Order and Neatly RepalreiJ^ WARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CH^KUKS THOMSON Begs to inform, his friends and the public he has resumed Business in the Old Premises, known as "Thomson's Temperance Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronage he has always received,' Good Stabling an,d Paddocks. Horses for Hire, jy/£ R. A ju ij A N Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that he has opened those centrally situated Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, a a Grocery and General Store, j and, as all articles will be of best quality and sold at town prices, he hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck audEvkninq Star mo THE GENERAL PUBLIC. N, O T I O 8.. H. SURMAN.in thanking the public for their support white in business in the Auckland Market, for the last six years, begs to Inform them that he baa Opened PREMISES IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD, wherethey can be supplied with Frult.Vegetablos and General Produce, at the Lowost Current Prices, Note the adOressrr. H. S . V X M- A N,. KABANGtAHAPB KOAP,



Public Notices. DR. 0. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MKDiCAL HRiCTITIONKR. Dispensary and Surgery: Top o£ Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 p.m. GO TO BATH to Moth's Public Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - street Kast. Charge, ONK SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 UU 10 am. Tlio Huth-rooras are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towols, leßh and hair bru3b.es, combs, respirators, soap, <to Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, Onk Bhilling. PJease note the address:—Victoria- Btreet Bast, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Redding and Furniture Mart, Anokland TO WORKING CLASSES. — Now's roar time to fret a good Trousers and Vest; (or 303 made to measure ; well shrunk.—J. Williams, Tai'or, Victoria i treer. -j^ O ~~~ T T~~C E. Ladies, bear in mkd that Williarus' is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment ol ladies' Underclothing: Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice lot of Neck Frilling, all prices from 4d yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches Kar-ringj and Lockets from Is to 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-street, four doors above Marke Entrance, opposite Sampler's. Open till 9 p.m. OPECIAL NOTICE, H. L. POSSENTSKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR] Kxactlv opposite tho South Hritiah Insuranco Offices new buildinus, Shortland-st:eet, £las pleasure in announcing that ho has on hand and to arrive his MUST SHIPMENT OP SUMMER GOOD 3, comprising English, Scotch, Bannockburn, Home- SPUN, AND OTHER TWEEDS. tST Special lines in Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings, Mozella and other Veilings, &c,, &c. N.H.—Kvrry garmcut ii ma"c under the por sonal supervision of the advertiser, and he would particularly direct attention to the fnct that no MACIIINK WORK IS BKNT OOT. Note the Address : Kxactly opposite thn South Bri:isU new offices SridKTr AIVD-STKKKT \l7" aita.ee n k i. 'I he Bridge between Henderson's Mill and I'rior's Creek, known as " Harvey's J-iridge," parti/ destroyed b> liro on the 10th, and the traffic consequently stopped, there is a Bridle Track ljwer down Iho Creek, available for cattle and sheep. JOHN JAME3, Clerk Wailemata CounciL J^ U I d A N C E S. All Orders for tho Removal of Night Soil or other Nuis inces in any part of the Suburbs will meet with prompt attention by Abel Fletcher it left with Mr Lowndes. Inspector for Parnell, or at the Newton l'ost-offica. W. C. DKN NE s THE GREAT MACHINE IMPORTKR, IS NOBODY'S AGHNT ! imports Direct tiib following Machines Singer, Genuine Ann and Platform Fritter & Koasaaan Piincess of Wales Wortheim Home Companion, the New \v heeler & Wilson . Home Shuttle Co 'a New Qrover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe-A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which are for Sale on Weekly Payments of 2/6. One Month's Fiee Trial, with option of changing without losa. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by (lie beßt Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. These are Borne of the advantages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT QUBKN-STRKST. Meetings. J^ICKNSING ACTS, 1873, 1874 & 1875. The Qaarterly Mf eting of Licensing Commis si'ners for the Covomandel District will be n'lT^n.v^i! Court-liouee, Coromandel, on J UKSDaY, the 2nd day of March, 1870, at noon for tho purpose of connideiing all applications for the transfer, removal, or granting of licenses. JAMKS BROWN GATLAND, _ ■ , _ Clerk Licensinfr Court. Court-house, Coromandel, 29th January, 1830. JpON. SONBY KEG ATT A. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the £ o°sonby u eßßtta C J UO wi ,i tako p i ace on SATURDAY EVENING next, at thePonsonby Club Hotel, at 8 o'clock sharp. Election of Officers and other business. W. B. TAYLOR, Secretary. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Auefc land Free Methodist Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society will take place in tho Pohool-rooni, Pitt-Etreer, on FRIDAY KVEN ING next, 13th inst, at 7.30 p.m. Members ate earnestly requested to attend. JAMICS SANDERS, _ Secretary. Shipping. "g^fe^, Jp O R HOKIA NG A. Tho s.s. ■KOWENA 1 Will leave the On?hunga Wharlon TUESDAY February 17, at 3 p.m. w«w«i* f For freight and passage apply to A. MCGREGOR, Manager. <&&&. fJ^OR NEW CALEDONIA WgSsrS^. 8J direct (if suffie'.ent induce- J^jjgO^^ meet oilers), the clipper schooner mSoBtSSm .':. ;■_;. maky and&kson. Apply to H. S. ANDERSON, . Quoeo-stteet. < A b X I^<-'R E\bT COAST Al>D fjmglSjK I? QIStOKNE. The. schooner 'MINNIE HARE,' J. H. Skjnner, Master, will take in careo at C. J, HUTCHINSON, Agent. .. |?OR EAST COAST AND l*p!fc&i E} POVERTY BAY. i jy^ty^^^ The schooner Will sail on or about SATURDAY next, Feb j 2Kn iJSSf***™ M PflS3afio aWly *tho J. LEWI3. Auctions. TO-MORROW. DUBH A M YARDS. FOR SALE to-morrow at 11 o'clock, at the Durham Yards, 1 HEAVY DRAUGHT STALLION, 'BOBBY BURNS' Any trial. Sure foal getier. HUNTER & NOLAN. I TO-MORKOW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTJON SALE. J^ T ART hITr ' S MART. POULTRY, &c—Fowls, Turheys, Ducks, Geese Pigeons, Canaries. * PRODUCE, &C.-JO tens Good Table Flour, in lots to suit Pmchasors; Sharps, Bran, Oats. Maize, Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Bacon, Hams, Beef, Pork, Butter, Cheese. FRUlT—Apples, Poars, Plums, &c GROCERIES, &c—Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa Rice, Cornflour. Biscnits, Curranta, Lollies. Soap, Blue. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONK O'CLOCK P.M. Fovr Good Pianos, Household Furniture and Effects, both New and Second-hand, for Parlour, Dining room. Bed-room and Kit chen; Glass and Earthenware, Stoveß Ovbds, Sowing Machines, Mangles, Clocks, Boots, Clothing:, Fancy Good?. TO-MORROW. AT SIBBIN'S MART,, AT H O'CLOCK. 21 cases California Bacon ICO Cheese 15 ■ bags Maize HO bags Oats 10 sacks Potatoes Flour, Bran, Sharps Tea. Sugar, Rice Currants; upsttprice, 2d Caudles, Soap, Kerosene Lard, in tins &C, &C, &C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at 11 o'clock, at his Salerooms, Queen-street, 100 Wairoa, Oheeso 12 kegs Butter SO s >cks Flour 3- cases Nottabad Sauce 200 sacks Maize (Fiji) 8 oases Pears &c, &c, &c. G. W. B~T N N E V, Auctioneer. [Continued on Fourth Page.]