"Young Men's Christian Association.

INAUGURAL MEETING.

The opening meeting in connection with the winter course of lectures arranged by the committee of the Young Men's Christian Association was held last evening in the Hall, Albert-street. The attendance was a very large one. His Worship the Mayor

presided. The proceedings were opened with the singing of a hymn, after which the JRev. Mr Runciman engaged in prayer. The Secretary took the opportunity to make a number of announcements of meet ings, lectures, etc. The Chairman then delivered the open ing address. He said that the Association whose course of lectares they were met to inaugurate that night had been instituted, mid exists for the purpose of affording a common platform on which those who hold the cardinal doctrines of Christianity may meet aud unite for the defence of their reli gion ; to give opportunity for young men who arrive in our city to associate with others of Christian principle ; and by means of lectures, library, and reading-room, to minister to the intellectual culture and spiritual advancement of its members. Ad mirable as was the purpose and valuable a3 were the advantages and facilities for im provements thu3 afforded, it had frequently been a just source of regret to those en trusted with the management of these As sociations that they are not made use to a larger extent by the young men for whose benefit they have been specially originated. At the present day when so many attacks were made upon, the Christian religion, and so many views set forth which were often more bold than sound, and which, because of their sweeping character, had the greater fascinations for some, it ought to be one of the leading features in an Association like that, by means of lectures" in its hall and books in its library, to set forth the funda mental truths on which the structure of their faith was reared—to make known the defences which could be brought against the assaults of the enemy. Nor was it neces sary that the books wnich contained these hostile attacks should be found thorc. The facilities for their distribution were now so great that the duty of the Association was rather to see that equal facilities existed for perusing the best works in reply—in the assurance that the plentiful distribution of mental food believed to be poisonous or deleterious in its character necessitated au ample supply of the corrective antidote. The gentleman then proceeded to point out two errors, which, he said, were committed by people in regard to the subjects of science and religion. The first was a tun dency on the part of some to retrain from reading, or to prohibit others from reading, books which have an acknowledged stand ing iv matters of science or philosophic thought, because they run counter to their cherished opinions—a course of action which was adopted from conservative motives ; and the seC'ind, the fashion with many who take shelter under the banner of science to speak or write in terms of ridicule and contempt of anything approaching to the exercise of faith in matters of belief—men who could not be accepted at their own estimate, for their arrogance and boldness and self sufficiency were frequently ,in inverse pro portion to their knowledge. After dwelling upon these points for some time the speaker wentontoshewjbyaacientib'cillustrationthat .the faith so much derided in the Christian was not exercised, but demanded by the man of science in some departments of knowledge, and that too on similar grounds to the Christian. The illustratiou was the uudulatory theory of light. This theory, he went on to say, was firmly believed in by scientific men, and rightly so, for the most intricate and varied phenomena of light are explained by it, and yet the ether in which the light was produced could neither be shewn, nor its presence indicated. It was imponderable, invisible, inappreciable to any of the senses; yet they were asked to believe that it was pvesent throughout all space, and permeated all material bodies. Now what did the believer in God—what did the Christian more than this ? He knew full well that there were unfathomable mysteries in his religion. But once he kad accepted tho leading truths, and applied them to the experience of practical life, the more did the sense of their adaptability grow upon him. By means of them diffi culties, dark and oppressive, received a solution, and even from his sorrows he ex tracted fresh strength and vigour. He was rolieved from the intolerable load of cold, relentless, unthinking, unfesling law; and to him all nature became vocal with the praises of a wise, beneficent, and sympathe tic Father. The speaker concluded by ex pressing the hope that the Association would receive a larger and. increasing mea sure of support, and that it would be the means of great and lastiug benefit to many. The President of the Association(Mr J.L. Wilson) next addressed the meeting. He said that if he were asked what they were met for that evening, he could give his answer iv the words of the memorable text "It is a saying worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." That was the reason of the existence of the Association. Its principles were expressed in the graud word " Christian," and its ob ject by the term " Young Men," for that was the class for whose benefit it existed, and whom it sought to benefit. It was very stringent, very liberal, and yet exceedingly conservative. The contradiction was only apparent, and not real. Its liberality consisted in recognising all classes and denominations of Christian people—it was open to all who held the name of Christ, while it wa3 conservative in holding to those fundamental facts aDd principles which underlaid everything else in their religion. The Association possessed strong and effective means of doing good, and its condition was an iudcx to thai of the Church. If the Church was active and exuberant with life, the Association evi denced the fact, and if the Association languished and drooped, the Church must be enfeebled. He feared that in these days many people were Christiana only in name and not in heart. It was very respectable to be accounted a Christian, and it -was very convenient to assume j the character only when occasion required, and carefully putting it away till the opportunity offered for its effective display. Under such circumstances he was not sur prised at the growth and prevalence of infidelity. It could hardly be otherwise when so many people failed to realise the beauty of vital godliness. If Christians could but feel the bliss of being assured of their union with God they would not be seized with a thrill of terror on the issue of each successive scientific book issued from the pen of men who Itnew not God. Chris tianity was a fact, and its saving influence was manifested every day of our lives. It changed the life of him who knew it iruly, filled him with love towards his fellows, softened his disposition, ennobled and ele vated his tastes aud aspirations, and re moved for ever from him the fear of death. This was the evangelical age. -Missionaries were advancing through every land, reli gious knowledge was being disseminated on every hand, and associations of a cog nate character to that over which he had the honour to preside,were prosecuting with energy and devotion their voluntary and blessed labours. The time was coming when the importance of their work aud the extent of their usefulness would be univers ally recognised, and then our local organisa tion would be in receipt of funds and support amply sufficient to justify it ~in the erection of larger reading rooms, the opening of coffee and refresh ment rooms, the procuring a more extensive literature, and the , inaugur ation of new schemes of Christian effort. The time was at hand, but in the mean time there was demand for the aid and cor dial assistance of erery Christian man and V(Oman.

The Rev. C. M. Pym was the next speaker, After a reference to a passage in the Book of Ezra bearing upon the pilgrim »s;e of the unprotected lsraelitish captives to Jerusalem for the purpose of building the temple, he went on to express his pleasure with the explanation of the Association's objects and principles, as furnished by the President. Thework they had totheir hands was noble, disinterested, and incalculably important. In London and many other largrt towns, one met with thousands of young men, but one also met with quite as many elderly and middle aged people. Here, however, fully nine-tenths of those whom a visitor met in the streets were young men. He was pleased to see many ladies present that evening, but he was grieved to notice such a poor represen tation of the claas which had seemed to him so numerous in the city. It was awful to think how large a num ber of people passed through life without one serious thought. He asked the ladies to besiege the throne of God with prayers for a blessing upon so blessed an institution. It would prove a mighty enpiue in the Lord's hands, for the promotion of His giory, and the grandeur of the thought that were fellow-workers with their Master, should stimulate them to energy and till them with zeal. The banner which floated above them was a blood-stained one, and the cauae was supremely glorious. The speaker then gave a rapid sketch of the rise and progress of a Young Men's Chris tian Association in London, which now

carried on evangelistic services all the year round. He also referred to similar experi ences in Bombay, besides giving some par ticulars of the mission halls and services which had been started in the_ garrison towns of England. All the work in connec tion with these soldiers' missions was carried out by ladies, except the public addresses, which were delivered by gentle men. They were doing a wonderful work for the .Lord, because their sole aim and object was the salvation of souls. After giving some further information of the same character, he concluded with an earnest appeal to his hearers to think of the temptations to which young men were sub ject, and to cry to God on their behalf. Un the motion of Col. Haultain the audi ence passed with acclamation a vote of thanks to the Chairman and to the choir. His Worship brieily replied. The Doxology was then sung, and the Benediction having been pronounced by the Rev. C. M. Pym, the assemblage dispersed. A number of musical selections were ren dered duriug the evening by Mr CranwelFs choir.

News by the Suez Mail

(Fhom the " Home News," April 9.)

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS,

ANOTHHR Australian team, including Spoflbth, C. Bannerman, Blackham, Mur doch, Boyle, and several new men of colonial reputation, will be in England all the summer playing local eightccna all over the country, and yet only three or four matches have been arranged in which there will be any real test of skill between English and Australian players. The notice of the intended visit came after the chief matches had been arranged, and since the Sydney riot there has not been a sulli ciently cordial feeling here towards the Australians to allow of the match list being in any way re-arranged to suit them. It is, however, admitted that the Australians are Jirst-class cricketers, and able to hold their own against our best country teams ; and, this being so, it certainly seems unworthy of our great cricket clubs to exhibit any temper in the matter, aud allow the suspi cion to get abroad that they are sulking over what was undoubtedly very bad treat ment, but which they ought to havo been magnanimous enough to forget.The public at large will not look upon the Australians as people to be avoided, even if they do not lionise them after the manner of 1878, and the danger exists that cricket authori ties, in their apparent policy of ignoring the Australians, may briug about a revulsion of public opinion in the latter's favour. ,lt is difficult to believe that the London public will not wish to see the Australians, but as the programme now stands they will not appear either at Lord's or the Oval. After all, the public support cricket, and the cricket societies cater for the public, whose desire always is to witness the best possible play. It is truo that the Aus tralians should have given longer notice of their coming, or, better still, have deferred their visit for a year or two, as the visit it selt seems more iv the nature of a com mercial undertaking than a journey in Beach of tresh laurels ; but these facts will not diminish the public interest in Spofl'orth's phenomenal bowling, Blackham's admirable wicket-keeping, Bannerman and Murdoch's first-class batting, or tho mauy other excellencies of the colonial play. What ever may bo said to the contrary, we shall not be free from reproach if the Australians do not play on one or other of the metro politan grounds, and against at least one team really representing English cricket. The fixtures made for the Australians have been published so recently that it is only necessary to repeat that the best matches aro the two against Yorkshire, and those with Gloucestershire, Sussex, Leicester shire, aud Derbyshire. THE COLONIES AND THE ELEC TIONS. Colonial friends will sympathise with Sir Julius Vogel and Mr Browne iv their dis appointment at the polling-booths. Both made good fights, and both deserved to win. Yet both have suffered from the same mysterious iulluences which, to tho surprise of everyone, have turned the scale against the Conservative party. But both sTr Julius and Mr Browne may take heart of grace. It is easy enough, too, to nurao a small borough like Falmoutu, aod if Sir Julius Vogel chooses to take the trouble, ho may make himself protty safe for the next Parliament. COLONIAL BORROWERS. The policy which has been strongly ad vocated by Sir Julius Vogel, that tho mother country ought freely" to place her capital at 'the disposal of her Colonies in order to develop their resources, ctin mends itself, it seems to v«, to wisdom and found sense. England, as the richest country in the world, has an enormous fund of accu mulated capital, which goes on growing of itself, but which grows far faster, when actively employed in opening out new enterprises. No new enterprises can well be more legitimate than the develop ment of Colonial resources, and therefore the Colonies ate entitled to enter the Lon don Money Market periodically with de mands for more. But in order to be suc cessful and mutually beneficial, it is ob vious that these transactions must be con ducted on the strictest business principles ; with due regard, that is to say, to the capacities and resources of the borrowing Colony, which ought not to mortgage its future so seriously as to hamper its present by a too heavy load of taxation. It is not to be denied that in London the feeling is spreading that as to some of the Colonies there is danger of such a result. The Government of Queensland is in the market this week, and an examina tion of the borrowings and burdens of Queensland and New Zealand shows that both have piled up a yery high mountain of debt relatively to their respective popula tions. Not only does their debt exceed that of other young countries, but it is far larger than the debts of the most heavily burdened of the old countries in Europe. The debt per head of population of Western Australia is £6 11s., and the annual charge per head is 6s 6d. Tasmania, New South Wales, and South Australia, go on steadily ascending, until, in the case of the last named, the debt is £21 8s 5d per head, and the annual charge £1 Is 6d. The United Kingdom and France respectively have debts per- head, represen ted by £23 4s and £25 Bs, to meet which the proportion of annual charge to popula tion is 16s lid and 16s 6d. Whon we come to Queensland and New Zealand, we find a sudden rush up to double and three times tho figures we have given. In Queensland the debt per head is £42 8s lid, aad ia New Zealand £C 2 13s Bd, while the annual charge per head in the one is £2 2s 6d, and in the other £3 10s Id. Though both are countries of great resources, with active and enterprising populations, and are there fore well able to support heavy taxation, it is plain that their powers must be severely strained to bear the heavy burden, and there ought to be a stop to further future borrowings for some time to come. THE KULDJA DIFFICULTY. Tho " New Timos " urges that in case of war the action of Russia ought to take the shape of a descent on the seaboard of China and of an alliance with the Japanese. The Berlin correspondent of the "Standard" says that in order to keep the Cninese from Kuldja the Russians are endeavouring to induce the King of Burmah to join the pro posed Japano-Siamese alliance against China. Prince Yanachivaro, the new Japanese Envoy, who is to play au import, taut part in these schemes, will leave Tokio for St. Petersburg in April. The Moskawa, which left for the Ciiinese shores a fortnight ago, will be immediately succeeded by the St. Petersburg and the Vladivostok. These vessels belong to the so-called volunteer fleet, and in the event of war will reinforce the Russian pirate squadron in the Pacific. THE NIHILISTS. Criminal charces against supposed Nihi lists are said to have accumulated at St. Petersburg to such an extent that the ordi nary judicial machinery is insufficient to t deal with them. "Find the prisoners, and" I will find them law," said Judge Brasfield ; but willing as Russian judges may be to "find law," it is reported that even so they cannot cope with their work. Under these circumstances, the "Cologne Gazette" states, General Melikoff has decided upon augmenting the judicial staff for the pur pose of clearing off arrears, and twelve officers of regiments of tho Guards, who have passed through a course of legal studies at the St. Petersburg Academy of Law, are to be appointed special jndges for the occasion, their jurisdiction being limited to Nihilist cases.

The "St. Petersburg Ferald" publishes the new arrangements which have been made for ensuring the safety of the Winter falace. For each iloor live officers of the Imperial Guard have been appointed, who will be on duty alternately every twenty, four hours. They must know personally every servant on each storey, and are in structed to hand over to tfc<3 Falace police all strangers entering the Palace whose business is unknown.

The " Colos" publishes intelligence from Vernoe announcing another skirmish be

tween the Cossack pickets aud Chinese troops on the Kuldja frontier. The Cos- Backs captured ten horses, two rifles, and two lances. The same paper states that Dr. Rogel has written a letter to Kuldja expressiug apprehensions as to tho Chinese allowing him to continue his scientific in vestigations near Turfan.

Correspondence

THE RECLAMATION AND THE RUIN OF OUR HARBOUR.

(To the Editor.)

Silt,—ln your issue, of last night, in the leading article, you speak of us being out rageously treated where a magnificent har bour ia being ruined by the blundering of the Public Works Department. When Queen-street Wharf was run out to its pre sent length there were from twenty-four to tweuty-six feet of water at the end of the wharf. Now, there are not nineteen feet or thereabouts, as it will be seen that the last mail steamer would not answer her helm, but was turning the mud up. Now, will the two District Engineers and the Har bour Engineer state where this silt is coming from if, as the latter says, the reclamation mud is not going out so far. A mess was made of tho Railway Wharf by not getting tho depth of water, and Mr Macdonald 3tated he was not responsible for that, as he depended on his assistant. Heads of De partments are responsible for their assistants. As a portion of the Harbour Board have had an interview with the Commissioners could you inform the public what was done at that interview ? I should like a much abler pen than mine to take up this subject and call a public meeting to see what can be dqne to retrieve the blundering that has been done over the reclamation and harbour, and the damage that is done now to the wharf through the silting up of the harbour. If the paople of the province and merchants of the city do not take it in consideration we shall loaeour trade by the shipping nothaving accomodation to come alongside tho wharf through the want of depth of water. I hope some member belonging to this province will bring it before the House of Represen tatives, showing how badly we are treated, and if the specification has been altered since Dempsey's contract, and what was the object of altering the specification.—l am,

A. Black,

CITY IMPROVEMENTS.

(To the Jttditor),

Silt, —While your correspondents are busy agitating for cricket and , football grounds, and improvements to our city park, permit me to draw the attention of the public aud our City Councillors to a work which, if carried out, would be the greatest improve ment that could be effected in tho city. I refer to the widening and forming of Upper Queen-street above that handsome row of buildings just erected by Mr Adams. A gentleman from the South told me a few days ago that if this unsightly blot were removed, Queen-street would be the hand somest street in the whole colony. The narrowness of the street opposite to Mr Staincs' property, and those old wooden platforms, are not only n disgrace to the city, but they arc very dangerous both to foot passengers aud to those driving vehicles. I offer no opinion about the gradient of the street, but I do say the street ought to be made its proper width, and our Councillors ought not to allow one of our principal thoroughfares to remain any longor in such a disK'aceful and dangerous condition.—Yours, &c.,

A CITIZEN

MY MILKMAN.

(To tho Editor.)

Sin, Somo time ago I used to get my milk from one of our numerous and honest milk vendors. One morning, after the milk was delivered, I noticed the surface was covered witli small specks, which mado me think there was in the milk something that did not come from tho cow. Straining tho liquid through a clean cloth, I af tor wards collected the largest of tho specks, and put ting them under a glass, placed them whore the ana was shining. In about two hours all the specks came to life, and took the form of minute black flies. The stuff was sold as pure milk at fivepence per quart. That milkman has since left the district.—l am, &c, Dirty Water,

BOROUGH COUNCIL BALANCE SHEET.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—ln your paragraph re tho half-yearly balance-sheet of the Wellington Corpora tiou, you state that in the collection of rates Auckland, during last year, collected a larger sum than Wellington, notwithstand ing that Wellington had an outside collector, and a much larger number of ratepayers. iNow, it appears to me that this result can not be urged in favour of the course adopted by our Borough authorities hero for this reason : That the amount of £5,171 collected in Wellington (assuming your figures to bo correct) by an outßide col lector, was obtained at a cost to the rate payer of £175, that being the amount paid as salary to the aforesaid official. On the other baud, the £G,OOO received by tho Borough of Auckland not only gave the ratepayers a very great deal of trouble and inconvenience in bringing it to the office, but also cost tho ratepayers over £500 iv officialism, this amount being paid to the three receivers and one rate notice distri buter, whom it is considered necessary to employ, and in addition to this expenditure of over £500, there is a considerable charge for solicitor*' letters to tardy ratepayers, which cannot be legally recovered, also the amount paid for advertising, warning rate payers that certain results will follow the non-payment of rates within a given time. Add these amounts together, and you will obtain au idea of the cost to Auck land aa against th 0,£175 paid by Wellington. Further, the fact of there being a larger number of ratepayers does not prove that thero w»3 a larger amount of rates to be collected, but it does prove this, that a larger amount of work had to be porformed, because a greater number of persons bad to be waited upon for their rates, aud when it is remembered that the area of the borough of Wellington is about 3 miles by 2 having some 37 miles of streets, over which the collector has to travel in doing his duty; and|m addition to the above, when you take into consideration the fearful depression existing in vyellington during the past* 12 months, I think you will agree with me that the results are better than might rea sonably have been expected, and that the borough of Auckland has yet to learn a les son on economy, in the matter of rate col lection from the erapiro city.—lam &c., The Other Sidk of the Question.

[So far as we o»n gather from the Wel lington Municipal accounts a practice pre vails there of charging salaries against so many different departments that it is im- I possible to determine what is the exact cost of any particular service. The valua tion of £241,386 for Wellington and the larger' municipal area may fairly be pre sumed to yield a much higher rate return than the £155,047 assessment in Auckland, and on this basis the collecting, whatever its cost, in very badly done. We do not say, however, that the system of outside collection may not bo best. It will aave the burgesses trouble, aad in that res pect undoubtedly would be an advantage, although the past experience of Auckland, and more recent events in Napier and a leading Melbourne suburb, are not particu larly favourable to it. When our corres pondent suggests Wellington as a model to this city we can only assume that he is unacquainted with the general charac ter of the Wellington Borough management, for a more dirty, badly conducted munici pality than that of tho Empire city does not we believe exist in the colony. Its sins and shortcomings are the staple food of tho Wellington preas. If our correspondent could persuade tho people of Wellington, or visitors who have to stumble over its broken pavements, and wade across its mad-laden streets, that the city is blessed in the matter of municipal government, he would allay a good deal of chronic irrita tion which pervades the minds of Welling ton burgesses, who, it may be inferred, have fair opportunity for judging. And yet tho municipal accounts show that the works department of Wellington is as extravagant as it is inefficient.—Ed. E.S.]

THE MILK BUSINESS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —I crave permission to make a few re marks on "Fair Play's" letter in last even ing's STAR, He says he is ot opiuion that I am mistaken as to the injurious nature of the milk of cows fed largely upon brewers' grains. I wish he was right. It is well known to students of physiology, that good wholesome milk can only be had from per fectly healthy animals, also that there is very great sympathy between the digestive mammary, and reproductive organs—iv fact, so much so that one can scarcely be aflected without the others suffering also. That feeding upon grains is highly injurious to cows, is well known to fully nine-tnntbs of the dairymen. It produces chronic indi gestion or dyspepsia in the primary stage. Tte cattle often appear in the most excel

lent health and condition, in fact none but tho eye of an expert | would detect the disease, they are flabby and bloated, and lack the animal life and spirit of a healthy condition. The disease is nevertheless affecting the mammary glands. This is I suspect where " Fair Play " falU in error. In the secondary and final stages the cattle become greatly emaciated—in fact, their food may very properly be said to be rotted rather than digested. The effect upon the mammary glands from the very commence ment is to produce an abnormal secretion of milk of an inferior quality, which, as the disease progresses, becomes more and more injurious. I may state that I understand in many cities of America and England the sale of milk from cows fed upon graius is strictly prohibited and heavily fined. I may add that there are about eight or ten thousand persons in Auckland and suburbs 1 ueing milk from cows fed on grains. Surely that should stir up the powers that be, who ever they may be, whose duty it is to look after the ipublic health, as regards the skimming the night's milk and mixing it with the morning's, it is simply robbed of some of its fat and heat producing consti tuents, which "Fair Play may think of no consequence, but I differ^ from him, as the value ot milk as food depends upon the per ccntage of cream and caseine. The most practical test is by means of what is ; called a test tube—a tall glass vessel marked with 100 degrees, the milk put in up to the hundredth degree and allowed to stand until the cream has all risen, the number of degrees of cream is noted. The cream is then removed, a little acid is added to curdle the milk; the curd is then removed, the degrees of whey noted and deducted from the number left after the cream was femoved, this will give the per centage rof caseine. The remedy lies entirely with the public. So long as they allow the price, rather than price and quality, to influence them, so long may they expect to bo badly served. Those who pay 5d all the year round, or what would be better, 4d for four months, 5d for four months, and 6d for four months, are cntitlod to receive good milk from good healthy grass-fed cows once a day. There is no need to serve good milk twice a day. —Yours, &c, Milkman. May 27th.

NORTHERN WAIROA.—TE KOPURU.

OPENINO OF TIIK NKW SCHOOL,

FkidAY, the 21st instant, had been looked forward to with much interest both by old and young at Te Kopuru, it having been the day fixed upon for celebrating the open ing of the new school. This school has just been built by the Board of Education at a coat of i' 349; towards which the inhabit ants—assisted by a subscription from Messrs Brown and Campbell, the proprie tors of the saw mills— subscribed the sum of £50. Tlic subscription list was Btarted by Mr Thomas Kclley, (late Manager ot the mills) in October last, and was rapidly lillcd up. Tlio school is built on a rising ground, a little over a quarter of a niilo from the village, on the usual plan adopted by the Board, and will aceotn modate eighty children with con venience. The contractor (Mr Speirs) has finished his work well and faithfully, and without any application for extension of time. The festivities commenced at five o'clock in the afternoon by a substantial tea to all the children. Four largo tables occupied the maiu-part of tho room, which wero tastefully decorated with llowers, ferus, &C, and presided over by the follow iug ladies : MrrMatthews, Mrs Baker, Mrs and Miss Andrews, Mrs Lindley, Mrs Gow, Mrs Williams and Mrs Stanaway, assisted by Miss Seaborn and others, After the youngsters had done ample justice to tho good things provided for them, a goodly number of tho residents and settlers from stations in tho vicinity filled the tables, a second time, and still later on, the work men and others employed at the mills; bo that it was past seven o'clock before the tables were cleared and tho feats arranged to witness a little drama, en titled " Tho Kauri-Buah Conspiracy," which had been adapted from one of Miss Keating's "Dramas for Boys" by Mr Liudley. Tho whole of the characters, with two exceptions (Messrs Molloy and Lindley), were sustained by the school children, who, considering the very short time they had for rehearsals, and it being the first time they had ever attempted any thing of the kind, acquitted themselves re markably well. A very neat and capitally constructed stage, with scenery, &c., added much to tho success of the piece, at tho commencement of which, on the invitation of Mr Liudley, tho whole of the audience joined with the children in Hinging the National Anthem, the accompaniment to which, as well as tho music in tho drama, was played in a very tasteful manner by Mrs P. T. Baker. Tho Chairman, Mr A. Audrews, then read letters of apology from J, M. Dargavillc, Esq.Jand tho Key. Mr Spence, who were expected to have been present and to have addressed thejmeeting, and after a short, well chosen address himself on the advantages of regular at tendance and promises of prizes to tho children for good attendatce and also for good conduct, he called uponjthe Key. F. T. Baker to address) a few words to those present. Tho rev. gentleman in rcsponso gave a short but graphic account of tho progress! of education on the Wniroa from the opening of tho first school in the dis trict eight years ago in the barn of Mr Jones, at Whakahara. Mr Jones was pre sent, and it must have been a source of pleasure and gratification to him to witness the.rcsults^of such a small beginning as tho single teacher employed for some timo on the river, had towards the end of his career to visit no less than nino diU'ercuS places, staying a week at each place. It cannot bo said that the "lines" of tho first teacher on the Wairoa " were cast in pleasant places," his beat extending over a distance of forty miles. Ho not only had to learn to " paddle his own canoe," but to thread his way by intricato bush paths to some of his stations, whero occasionally a single family represented his " roll," in which case he became one of the family for the timo being, and was supplied with bed and board. Jlhis modo of Jiving was onco varied by his spending a night in the bush, and on another occasion by nearly running out to sea with a strong tide. There are now six teachers at work in the Wairoa, three fine schoolrooms havo been built, and one teacher's {residence; whilst tho erec tion of two more schools and another house is about to bo proceeded with. The children then sang "Kow, Kow-, Kow," when Mr Matthews, in a pleasing and eloquent address, followed up the subject introduced in Mr Dargaville's letter (an extract from which we subjoin), and insist ing strongly that religious teaching ; should not be mixed up with secular teaching, ho spoke very warmly of the benefit of Sunday schools and home teaching for the roligious education of the young, and concluded with an earnest appeal to the parents to see that their children were regular and punctual in attendance at both day and Sunday-schools. " Children's Voices " came next, the chorus singers being placed on the stage behind the curtain, which had a very charming eiFect. Mr Kobert Dargaville spoke a few words, saying he, ,wished it to be understood that he was u*t present as tho representative of his brother, whose letter had been read, and it was only by accident that he had come, but would have been sorry had he missed the opportunity of spending so pleasant an evening, and of witnessing how harmon iously, committee, children, and teacher, appeared to pull together. Mr Lindley, whose name had been very flatteringly mentioned by each speaker, in a few words, thanked them all tor their kindly words, and proposed one more piece of music only, knowing that many of the younger members of the audience were anxious for a dance. Messrs Baker, Gow, and Lindley then sang " All Good Lasses " (as a compliment to the presiding ladies), which being loudly en cored was repeated, after which the room was rapidly cleared of tables &c, and danc ing commenced to the lively strains of Messrs Howard and Davis, aud was kept up without intermission, to the " weosma' hours, ayont the twal," aud so ended one of the pleaeanteat evenings we have had for some time past. It appears of lato.to be the fashion to growl at the doings of the Board of .Education, more especially in. connection with country schools, but we have moßt certainly nothing to complain of up this way now, and so far as the experi ence of the writer of the senotes is con cerned, the Board has never been asked for a single thing that lias not been most readily aud promptly supplied, aud our new school is a good specimen of its care and thoughtful ness for the comfort and conveni ence of both teachers and pupil?. "Had I been privileged to address the meeting, I should have dwelt mainly on the fact so often overlooked by parents, namely, that the Government Schools aflord only one branch of education (secular), aud that a grave and serious responsibility still rests with the parents, to see that either in Utc home circle or the Sabbath School the higher moral and religious training of their children is not neglected. I feel assured that our future career through life is more often in fluenced and elevated by the early lessons' of piety, inculcated at a mother'a knee, than by aiiy amount of secular training.''

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

The Oaks.

ELONDON.

May 28,

The race for the Oaks took place to-day, at Epsom, and resulted as follows :

Jenny Howlett. (? Mr Cookson's eh f, by The Palmer out of Jenny Diver) ... 1 Mr J. Cookson's Bonnie Mardon ... 2 Mr T. Pigoll Carleton's War Horn ... • 3

The Railway Reclamation.

The following message was seat to the member for Newton by the tenderers for the reclamation : "To Wm. Swanson, Esq., M. H. R., Wellington,— PJease interview the Minister of Public Works, and ascertain why tenderers' deposit cheques for the Auckland Reclamation are not returned.— D. Ross, W. WINSTONE (and other tenderers.") —Mr Swanson at once under took the commission imposed upon him, and replies that the cheques will be returned at once, except in the case of tho two lowest tenders.

An Enraged Husband Kills His Wife.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

DUNEDIN, this day. A MAN named Lockhart had [a difference with his wife on Thursday night and struck her. The woman died suddenly. An in quest will be held on Monday.

THE SUPPOSED PIRATICAL RAID.

A CABLEGRAM to-day explains tho sensa tional rumour of athreatened piratical raid on tho colonies. The expedition as is sur mised is one of colonisation to New Ireland.

CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE MEYMOTT.

More serious charges than those made against Judge Meymott by Mr Dillon, mem ber for Tenterfield in the Legislative Assem bly, last night, have never been made against any public oflicer of so high a rank in this colony. Mr Dillon said that while he was not in the habit of speaking strongly of public officers, he had no hesitation in saying that this man (Judge Meymott) was the foui est blot that existed on the administration of justice in this country. He proceeded, further describing Judge Meymott as a standing scandal to the country, as a man open to corruption of the worst form, and as a man who had received large bribes and awarded verdicts in consequence that were calculated to shake tho confidence of tho public in the administration of justice. Mr Dillon concluded by expressing his wil lingness and ability to prove the allegations ho had made respecting Judge Meymott's private as well as his oflicial character. Tho Attorney-General stated that, as such chnrges had been made by an hon. .member who assumed their responsibility, tho Gov ernment would nive him an opportunity of proving what ho had so fearlessly stated; and if a tithe of those chargeß wore proved, tho Government would nothesitato to do their duty in the matter. Judge Meymott was also the subject of a special debate in the Council last night.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING- STAR, BATUBDAV, MAY 29.. 1880.



Darrell's Brisbane engagement concluded on the 21st. He has been running his own pieces, but declares thatthe stock company have not sufficient talent to interpret his compositions, lie has, thcreforo, Decn re luctantly compelled jto fall back on Shak spearc. lie was to appear in ' Hamlet' on Friday. OorUlnly tlio most beautiful Blankots over modo in New Zealand are thoeo just turnod our from the Roalyn Mills, near Dunodln. In Color Subatanoc, and Finish thoy surpass any blankets ot oolonlal manufacture that hare appeared in this Market. Their Flannel* alio aro of auDOrior finish. Tho First shipment, from this Mill to Auckland, arrived last week, to the order of Mosrs Garllck and Crtnwell, who, undor their Co-oporatl vo Cash System, aro selling them at a small advance on Manufacturer's prices. Tho Prizo Kxhlbltlon Bedsteads have arrived (1G dilferont patterns). Now on view and for Bulo by Garliok and Cranwoll, at " City Hall Arcade." At tho Sydney Exhibition tho Birmingham Firm of Peyton and Peyton obtained tho Highest Awahd for Iron Bodntosde, viz., " Flr»t Dflßroo of Merit and Special Montion for Substantial and Klogsnt Designs and Faithful WorKnmiißhip." (All the othor British Manu facture™ (ire pl»ocd either 3rd or 4th in dogree of morit). Those Prize Bedsteads ore now on view at tho "City Hall Arcade," and any person wlshiDg to obtain ono of Exhibition finish, will bo ablo to do so. Messrs Qarllck and Cranwoll purchased tho whole of the French Bodatoods oxhlbitod.



PROVINCIAL GAZETTE. "THE AUCKLAND KVENING STAR" Has been appointed a GAZETTE FOR THE 'PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OB" AUCKLAND For Publication of Hioiiway Boabd ■ Notices, Bankruptcy Notices, Governmbnt Land Sales, Nkw Announcements. &c, &c. Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Dampier's New Advertisement In the third column, fourth page. WANTED, respectable Boys and Girls for tho Boot Trade.—Barrett Bros., Wa-oflald street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Kaadown, Quben-ntrnot. ANTED, aßoy.—Carlaw and Co. Cugtoni-houso-street, West. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mm Cornwall's AKonoy, Hobaon-Btreet. ANTED, at once, a smart Errand Boy.—F. Stephens, Bootmaker, 136 Queon-Btreot. WANTED, a General Servant; must bo a iiood cook and laundress; refer ences required.-Mra Whiti'on. Waterloo Quaa rant. WANTED, a middle-aßcd Person as sorvant in a clergyman's family In the country ; work licht.—Kor particulars apply to Mre Baker, Pamoll, threo doors beyond St. Mary's Oinrbh. ANTED, a General Servant; refer onces required.—Apply to Mrs Thos. H. Smllh, Graf ton Road^ WANTED, a Bricklayer to build a chimney (labour only).—A»ply at once, Ylnoont. Mount -dan Road. ANTED, a young Man for a farm ; must bo u-.od to bush work.—Apply, beforo Wednesday next, at Mrs Dempsoys, East-street. Newton. WANTED, a Carpenter; one accus tomed to mill work preferred.—Apply to John Lamb, Ifort street. WANTED, a good strong Girl about 16, from tho country, to assist in houcJ work; a comfortable homo ; wages, 6s a week.— Apply, between 6 and 7, to Mr Nairn, Grocer, Parpoll. _____ WANTED, a strong active Lad.—A. Cucksoy. Grocer, Wakoflold-streot. ANTED, a First-class Cook; good w»KO3 glvon to a good man.—Apply Star Offlco WANTED, a Double Brick Chimney Built in Nelson-atrcot.—Apply H. J. Uiordan. Nolson-strcet, near Cook-Btreot. WAN 1 ED, two good 'Carpenters.— Apply on Monday morning to Charles Reod, back of City Market. ANTED, a good General Servant for a small family ; good waares.—Apply, at onoo, Mrs Levy, «10, Queon-stroot, ANTISD7"Coat, Trousers and Vest Hands ; also, aM*ohinist.—Nell Camp boll, Albort Buildings. Queen-street. WANTED, a few respectable Girls as Apprentices to tho Milli-sry.—Mrs Mc- Kaig, Queon-Btreot; ANTED, a Cook; wages 30s per week.—W. H. Poaroe, Commercial Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. ANTED, a strong Girl about 16 for honsowork.—Apply Stak Offlco WANTED, at once, two Apprentices to tho Dressmaking, whero they will bo taught tho Amorioan system of cutting.—Apply at Ellison's, Qrocor. Parnoil. \\J ANTED to Purcliase.uOO Store Pi«».— W Apply J. KiDgaloy, Governor Browne Hotel. ____________ WANTED to Let, a Workshop; suit Wheelwright; right opposite Mr Pearce, Blacksmith.—Apply, Mrs Grice, Newmarket. W A^TED7a~"Youth from 15 to 18 as second-hand; one who Ima been in the Drapery or Grocery preferred.—W. H. Dampior. ANTKD to Purchase, a Yacht's Mainsail, S2ft boom and 20ft hoist.— Apply £tar OfflCß. WANTED, a Plain Cook ; no washing ; references required.—Mrs Malcom Banks, top of Grafton Road. WAJNTKD, by a steady Man of good oh»ractor, a Situation to work in a Garden, look after a horse, and make himself eonerally useful.—Apply to W.P., office o£ this paper.



Wanted. WANTED, by a single Gentleman of quiet habits, a well-furnished Bittlng room and Bed-room, in oity or suburbs, to gother with breakfast, tea and attendance. Terms less a consirt oration than oomfort.—Apply by letter only, to " G.E.D.," office of this paper. ANTED KNOWN, Children's E. S. Boots, 3s, 7to 13; Children's Hats, from 6d; Bonnets, from 7s 6d; Cheap Ribbons, Flowers, &o Mrs Whitehead, Milliner, Newton. ________——— WANTED, by a young Man, Employ, ment of any description. Good refer ence, and steady. Address, " Johnson," this office. WANTED, all that are troubled with Rheumatism to try the Rheumatic Bath, Newmarket. AJSTED to Let, Five Kooms, nice yard, .and shed suitable for horse, in cor.tre of Viotoria-street.-Apply to Mr Sayers, Builder, Aborcrombie-street. WANTED, People to buy Pork by the side, and make their own Hams and Becon, at 4d per lb; Corned Beef and Boiling Beef, 2i<i and 3d ; snperior Sausages. Id ; Lard in kegs, 6d; Bladders, 8d: Roast Boef. id. ; Legs of Mutton, 4d. Kvery day.-G. HULME, At mospheric Sausage Factory, (jueen-street. __ WANTED to Sell, two New Hansom Caba, light, and ran -with late»t improve ments. Terms to suit purchasers.—Apply to A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street, Auckland. WANTED, by a respectable Young Girl, a Situation as Housemaid; town or country; good reference.—Address " M.M.," this office. p WANTED. — Special Notice to the Ladies of Auokland.—We have now the Finest Assortment of Millinery, in all its branches.to be found in Auckland.—Dunne, Hal and Co., 174, Queen-street (opposite the Thistle Ho WANTED, a small Shop or Shop and Parlour or Private Front-room with large window suitable for Business, in Borne leading thoroughfare. In or about Wellesely street preferred; good referance if required.— •'S.M.,^STAH^ffICO. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Morri- : son, Asphaltor, has Removed to his New Yard Oustom-House-street West, 'ootween Hobcon and Nolson-stroeta. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Large Stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholeaale and retail. \\T ANTED KNOWN.-Jas. McCor- Vf miok'b Ist Prize Ale (Auckland Acrricul tural Show, 1878-9) Business Premises—Corner of High-street and Vulcan Land.—JAS. Mo- CORMICK, Agent for W. V. Blndon. WANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has for sale this year a Splendid Stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Parties want ing Gardens and Orchards laid out will do well by Riving him a call every Baturday in the Market All Orders left with Mr. Smallfleld, House and Land Aeent. Market House, Auok land, will be promptly attended to. ANTED to Purchase, for Cash, best Kauri ShiDglos, Palings, also House Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmill and Manufactory opposite Gae-works. Offloo in Custom-house-street. WANTED, Buyers for Hand-painted Fans, Real Bronze Ornaments, Embroi dered Blipperß and Cushions, &c, all at Half price; suitable for Wedding Gifts.—J. M. McLaughlan. TX7ANTED, the travelling Public to T T and from Wiakato to know, for the winter, thero will bo Hot Meels and a good Cup of Tea on the table at Dillon's Railway Hotel, Meroer, on arrival of ovary train. Plenty of time to step across. Charges Moderate. ANTKD KNOWN, that Carlaw and Co. havo on hand a Largo and Well- Boloctod Stook of Timber, Shinglee, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, and Palings. Wo receive orders for all kinds of Joiners' work, Mouldings, &c. Timber by the cargo forwardod to any port f rom,our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Cnstom-honse-Btreet West. Tffl A N 'J- E D SPECIAL NOTICE. Wo again Invite the Attention of the Ladies of Auckland to tho Prioea of our Large and Weli-solected Btock of Millinery, Feathers, Satina, Velvet, Ribbons, Loose, Gloves. &o, &c.. in tho prices of whioh we deft competition.— Dunn», Hall & Co. — N.B.—Ladies' Under clothing, a specialty. W" AIN TED to Sell, 30 dozen of Lepine Two-button Kid Gloves at 2s per pair, worth 3* 6d, equal to Josephines; 25 dozen of Ludlos' Now Laco Collarettes at Is, worth 3s Cd; Josephine Gloves at Is 6d per pair,—W. Kyre, Ennlskiilen House, Vlotoria^atreet. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldio, Albert-street, oloso to Dock. He having purchased between 300.000 and 400,000 feot of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will bo preoared to give customers the benefit of his purchase. X%r a at k d x. m o vv n, a flrst-clasa Stook of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." FOFD, Tailor. 166. Qneen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Sh nplee. House Blocks, Palings. Posts, Rails, am. Firewood in their Yard, Cualom-house-stroefWest, opposite end of Hobson-Btreet. N.B.—Tho Increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. XJkT ANTED KNOWN. To All in Want of Monby.—L. H. Neu n logon is proparod to advance tbo Bame on personal or aoy other security, repayable by Weekly instakrionts.-Note the address: 165, Quoon-strect, opposite the Savings Bank. ANTED. Builders and others who require Building Materials at the cheap est rate ana best quality to send their ordora or call at tho Auokland Timber Company's Works. Over two million foot of timbor stacked, season ing ; large quantities daily arriving.—Munt sell. Kvery tiring done, on the premises—Sawing, Planing, Moulding, Sashes, Door*, and overy description of Joinory; Wood Turning in all its bronchos.—With their high-class Machinery tho various classes of work ore turned out qutcklyand cheap. Correctness and despatch Ruaranleod. To prevent mistakes address all oommuuica tions to the Company or the Manager Mr G Holdghlp. WHERE can you Buy Boys' strong Laced Boots at 4s por pair, or Children's Kid Elastio Side Boots at 2s 6d? Warm Wool Ecarves, from 6d each; Freih Fingoring Wool, all colours, id a hank; Boys' Knitted Woollen Socks, 8d por pair: Fancy Striped MerinoSooks, 6d; Coloured-bordorod Hankerchiofs, i for Is ; Hteel Knitting Pins, Id per pair; Wood ditto, 2d ; Spar Necklao*. with oross, 6d each ; Ladies' Undorolothing and Hosiery in largo variety; White Coraetß. 4s, worth 103; Feathers, Flowors, Lore, Ribbons, Kdginis, Embroidery, Dress Buttons, and evory description of General Drapery and Tiimmings.—At Mrs Nolson's, corner of East-street and npper Qucanotroet, opposite tho York Hotol. Newton. OMEBTICATMD young Lady seeks Engagement as Govorness to Children under 14; mualo, singing, rudiments of Fronoh, or singing and music pupils only. Companion to lady ; uood noedlewoman. References.—Ad dross "Quills," Star Office. Meetings. OVAL PRIDE CF NEWTON LODGE, No. 30,1.0.0. F., A.C. A Summonsed Meeting of tho above Lodge will bo hold in tho Motsonio Hall, Kar&ngahapo Ko»d, on MONDAY next, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, when all members are requested to attend. Initiation Degrees and other important busi ness. By order. SAML. WILLIAMS, Secretary. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEERS. A Meeting of Officers Commanding Corps and Companies is convenod for MONDAY, 31st inst., at 8 p.m., in tho Drill-shed. J. DKRROM. Mai or. TJOKOU.GH OF ONEHUNGA A Publlo Meeting will be held In the Masonic Hall, on FRIDAY, tho 11th doy of Juno next at 8 p.m., to take iato consideration the proposal to bring into operation the Onehunga Water Reserves Bill 1879. (Signed) GEO. CODLIN, 11th May, 1880. Mayor. MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Tho Twolfth Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will bo hold at tho Company's Onlco. Shortland-street, on MONDAY, the 31st instant, at 2 p.m. Basinoss : To receive Dlreotors' Report and Balanoe-thoet, Eloction of Two Directors and Auditors. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auokland, 19th May, 18S0. Lost ana Founa. - - ~ Lost, a Cheque, No. 633, drawn by Hunter and Nolan on the Bank of Now Zealand, Auokland, for tho Bum of £5012s 6d. Payment stopped. LOST, on Thursday evening, in Hobson street, betweon Victoria and Cook streets, a Lady's Gold Bracelet, with Snake Hoad at tached. Finder rewarded.—Apply Stab Office. L~OST, on~Friday night, 28th instant, betweon Summer - street, Mount Eden Road, and the Weeloyan Church, Parnell, a Bunoh of Koys on two steel rings. Tho finder will be rewarded by takiccrthemto Stak Office, or to Ut Stillwell, Baker, Parnoll. LOST, last Saturday, a Patent Wheel Cap.—Findor will please communicate to this office. H_gURS& lost on or about 18th May, now a at Btab Office. Owner pleaso call. Board, ana Jttesiaence. VACANCIES for several young Men ; also, Married couple, at G. E. Rollerson'B Board Residence, P itt-strcet, two doors from Wcsloyan Church. Terms moderate \iy ATERLOO HOUSE. Waterloo Quadrant, Auoklaml. Board and Residence, by the Day, Week or Month. Oppo site Government ilouse and within five minutes walk of the wharves. ftOVEENORBEOWiE HOTEL \JT HOB3OX-STREET Boara anfl Lodging. „ — ...20s per week Single room) _2Ss



Public Notices. ONE-TREE HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that Homes and Cattle found at large on roads in the above District will be Impounded. By order of the Board. ROBERT HULT, Chairman., "TVTEW ZEALAND FREE PRESS," -Ll Saturday, May 29,1880. See next Mon day's Animal Dlceneing Commission; the Clare Morris, and Knook Impostures: the Bar- rooms at Brantly; the First Sunday-Sohool Festival. ~KT E W M U S I C~. Just Pdbliished, "THE GOBLET!" (Brindisl for Basa Voice). Words by Lord Byrow, Musio by MaRTIN SWALLOW. VRIOE 3S. To be had at Auckland Music Wareiiouse, Corner of Queen-street and "Vulcan Lane. JJ v ! s i c. A Singing Class on the Tonic Sol-Fa method will be commenced on WEDNESDAY, June 2, at 7.80 p.m., in the Wesleyan School, Parnell. Teaoher, Mr Joiin J. Howard. Admittance to complete course of blx months, 108. For further particular* apply to Mr A. Labourn, Secretary, Paroell. OPECIAL NOTICE. Mb T. TRAFFORD, Bttrgeon Dentist, Wakkfield-strebt, Hob just received from Kngland and America the New Patent Oxide of Nitrogen Gas for Pain less Extraction of Teeth. Days for administration of th Oxide Gas- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. [By Appointment.] May 10,1880. TVTK. H. GORDON GO OC H, Associate Royal Academy Music, London, and late a Gentleman [Deputy] of H..M. Chapel Royal, St. James' Palace. Has the honor to announce to bis musical friends, and the general public his Appointment as Professor of Vocal Music to the Auckland College ana Grammar School, also to ttie Girls' High School, where he will commence instruc tion about the beginning of June. Mb. H. GORDON GOOOH, Basso of the Carandini Concerts, Will be prepared to reooivo the names of ladles and gentlemen desirous of taking lesions in singing, more especially in Oratorios and Bal lads, having given special attention to those particular studies (under tne care and tuition of Madame >«ainton-Dolby, Signor Alberto Han degger, Frank R. Cox, Esq., and Dr. G. a. Mao farron), an well as to the Production and Cultivation of the Voice—the foremost fea tures in a singer's training. Particulars and terms at the Auckland Musio Warehouse and at Upton & Co.'s TCT" O T I C E. F. E. PHIPPS Intends running the Arch Hill 'Bus to the Asylum on and after the 31st of May (one trip every morning), leaving tne National Bank at 9 a.m. Leave the Asylum at 10.30 a.m. HESTS OF DRAWERS in Rewa Bewa (honeysuckle) or Mottled Kauri are now soiling at the following prices for cash:—Hand some Cheat of Eight Drawers, £6; Five Drawer Chest?, ill ; Three Drawer Chests, £2 53. Suites re-upholstered by a flrst-claas upholsterer at reasonable prices. A Now Designed Walnut Suite ready to upholster to order.— W. NORRIE, Cabinetmaker, top of Shortland-street. A LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM. PANY (REGISTERED). The Transfer Books will be closed from noon of TUESDAY, tho lat Juno, until ndon of FRIDAY, tho 4th June, when a Dividend will be payable at the Company's Office, Auckland. H. N. GARLAND, Manager, D ALLEN' Supper Booms, after 8 p.m. Hot and Cold Suppers; Hot Meat and Fruit Pies, Tea and Coffee. NEHUNGA MUTUAL IMPROVE MBNT SOCIETY. Under the auspices of this Society the F ov Mr Forbes, of Pokeno will deliver a Lecture in the Presybyterian Church.OnehuQga, on MOtifDAY EVENING, 31st if ay, at half-past seven. Sub -lect—"The Art of Jogging a Bad Memory." The Lecture will be interspersed with Musio— Selections rendered by the Cho.'r. Admission- Free. C>( W. GOOD SO N, Jm IMPORTER, High-stkeet, Auckland. Just arrived per' Loch Doe," the Latest English Novelties in VOTK-PAPBKand ENVELOPES, comprising the Albion, Claremont, Hanover, Granyilie, Rutland, Brunswick, Kensington, Albany, Ohio Court, and Commercial. Further consignment of the POTOSI SDiVER Forks, Spoons, &o. This alloy has the Hardness, Bril liancy, and almost the Whiteness of Silver, and has thi« advantage, that it wears white all through (call and inspect the Table Fork cut in two). The Climax Dater. The Pencil Auto maton Stamp ; Prince and. Joker Lever Clocks In Nickel, with strike or alarm; Mosley's Cele brated Sheffield Cutlery, a large assortment; Waltham Wetchos, &o. Call and inspect. Wholesale and Retail. London Office: 68, St. Mary Axe. f^HAMPTALOUP & COOPER, \J BOOKSKLLKRR, STATIONERS, AND NiWS AGENTS, Have Received NEW BRONZE GOODS, consisting of Cahd Receivers, Figures, Vases, Inkstands, Flower Stands, &o. SO, Queen-street, Auckland. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for FURNITURK, CARPKTS, and BED DING, is at T. & If. Goose's, 67, Queen-street. TTPWARDS of twenty different patterns U of IRON and BRASS BEDSTEADS for Sale, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. "VTEW Patterns in DINING-ROOM and 1.1 BKD-ROOM CARPETS just opened, at T. & H. Cook it's, 67, Queen-street. BEST Quality KAPOK DOWN, a fresh Supply of Best Quality received at T. & H. Cookk's, 67, Queen-street. T7IIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to BJ Cash Purchasers at T. & H. Cookb's, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen street. piA to £1000 LENT, on Building Society 3w Iv principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per oent, allowed on money deposited or investment. •TIHISLIXUM. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quito sound), Only Is lid per pair. A Large Stook of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, fDRESS GOODS, &c, &c. To bo Sold at Nett Cash, for a Short Time only. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Costumesjmade in 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 and 206. QUEEN-STREKT "VTEWTON CHEAP SECOND-HAND AS furniture house, Newly Opened, oppositi Masonic Hall. T. BARKON, Our woll-ionowned Aquatic N.B.—A commodious Hall at the baok of tho premises, well lit with gas, is now for hire at most reasonable rates, being admirably adapted for Quadrille Parties Meetings, &o. THE undersigned is now prepared to Deliver the best Firewood (cut into billets by steam) to aoy part of the Borough of One hunga, at 13s a ton. Full measure guaranteed. —W. Bray, Princes-street, Onehunga. ID GLOVES 1-GLOVES !—Just going to give away, 60doz. Dont's Laven der Kid Gloves.at Is a pair. A ureat variety of 2, 3. and 1-button Josephino and other makes in Kid Gloves. 200 doz. in all the New Colours of the Season. 500 yards All-Wool Crimean Shirt ing at Is 4dJ, worth 2s, per yard; a splendid as sortment of Now Waterproof Cloaks, with hoods, at 12s 6d, worth £1; imitation Welsh Flßnnel, »t Is a yard; 200 Lady's Winter Jackets, with fur capes; Wide-width Blue Serge at Is 3d a yard; 300 Ions; Ostrich Feathers (coloured), at 5s 6d, 6s 6d, and 7s 6d. worth 12s 6d; a New Lot of Children's Jackets, at 5s Cd, 6s 6d, and 7s (id. I will sell the balance of my Boots and Shoes for two weeks. The price of my 12a lid Sewn Kid Boots is only 6a 6d. A Splendid Assortment of New Fashionable Boys' Velvet Hats and Caps; also. Ladies' and Gents' Travelling Haas, at balf the Queen-street prices. —W. EYRE Victoria-street m U R X I S H BATHS. A treat for tho Public from Monday until Saturday :—The Turkish flath will be supplied with Pare Osygen without any extra charge. K. D. SYKES, Proprietor.



Municipal .Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. CEMENTING VAL"vk"hOUSK AND BUIU> ING CHIMNEY. Tondere for tho above work, in terms of Specl cations at the Office of the City Surveyor, will be re received until noon of WiiDNESAYnoxt, June 2. Not bound to accoDt any tender, Tonders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. May 27,1850. Election Notices. LECTION OF AUDITORS FOR thk crrr, on Tuesday, junk ist, AT THK MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. To the Ratepayers :—Having Sbeen nomi nated as one of your Auditors I shall, if elected, have wrucn pleasure in again serving you to the best of my ability. It is important you should know whether or not the largo sums you pay as Rates and all the other Revenues of the City are dnly brought to account, and the monies applied to the pur poses for which raised and to|aone|othor. And it is dear that none can serve you so effectually, or supervise the City Accounts and Financial Affairs, on your behalf, bo thoroughly as one having 80 much experience and acquaint ance with the Mnnicipal Affairs as I possess. Yours respectfully. GEOhGE FRASER. Fort-street, Auckland, May 28, 1880. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,— Having been Nom inated as a Candidate for Reelection to the Office of Auditor for the ensuing year, and believing that my services in that capaoity for the last two years have been such as would in duce you to again ontrust your interests In my hands. I have the honor to solioit the favor of your Votes at the Polling Booth. Mechanic's In stitute, »n TUESDAY noxt.—l have the honor, to be, Ladles and Gentlemen, your most obedient Servant, M . g. LBER3 , Funeral Notice. ipUNERAL NOTICE. The Members of Lodge Remembrance (Loyal United Friends) are requested to attend the funeral of the late daughter ot Bro. Thos. Beestox, whioh will move from her father's residence, Victoria Qua drant. TO-MORHOW AFTERNOON, at 2.30 o'clock. Members of Lodge Onward will also pleaßO attend. ByorderofthoW.M. BAKEwBLLj Seoretary. To Lies. TO LET, New Four-roomed Cottage, best position in Grey-street.—C. William son, Land and Estate Agent, 3. Vulcan Lane. TO LET, in Otahuhu, a Five-roomed Cottage, with garden and staple attached, 15 mlnutesrwalk from the Railway Station.— Apply Mrs J. G. Reyburn, Otahuhu, or to a., "Herald" Office. __ TO LET, the bed wood Store, Ponsonby, with Immediate possession. rpiO LET, a House, water laid on, corner X Wyndham-street.—J. M. Macdonald, West Queen-street. finO LET, on Lease, two Shops and dwell fi_ ings in Upper Symondu-street. Apply on the preSiises, one door above Mr Broadgate, Chemist. TO LET. a Large Furnished Red-room, suitable for lady and gentleman or two friends; also, a vacancy for two gentlemen.— Mrs. Hastings, Woodbine Cottage. Urey-street. TO LET, a comfortable Family Resi dence in Symonds-etreet, containing nine rooms, bath, and store rooms, gas and water, large garden and shrubbery.—H. Aehton and Son, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, a new four-roomed Cottage.— Apply at the Corn Store, top of Hobson atreet, toß.Dnffy. mO LET, a Family Residence in Frank- JL lin-street, lately in the occupation of C. A. Harris, Esq. The house has been newly papered and uainted throughout. Gas and water laid on, &c—F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen or a lady and gentleman, with whole or partial board, at the North Shore, three minutes' walk from the wharf.—Address, * R. W.," Stab Office. For Bale. FRUIT AND FOREST TREES SHRUBS, &C. SURPLUS NURSBRY STOCK FOR SALE CHEAP -10,000 Apple Trees, 60s to 80s per 100 20,000 Pinna Insignis, 1 to 2 feet high, 20s 103 10,000 Cupressos Macrocapa, 12 to IS inches high, 15 to 20s 100 10,000 Blue Gums, 12 inches high. 8s 100 1,000,000 First-class Strong Quick, 6a per 1000 Delivered free on Board Steamer at Nelson. JOHN HALE, Nursoryman, Walmea Road, Nelson. TO CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS. FOE SALE CHEAP, 27 Superior End and Sido-tip Wagons; also, one 10 H.P. Locomotive Engine. Apply to Messrs STONE BROS., Auckland. FOR £o.7jE, a Four-roomed Cottage in Lorno-Btreet, with a good welL—J. M. and J. Mowbray, Lind Agents. 42, Queen-street. /"^hlsANI CHEESE fresh three times \y weekly, ■wholesale and retail,—Auokland Dairy, Hobson-atreet. OR SALE, the Plant and Busineßs~of an Engineer and Blacksmith doing a good trade in Fiji.—Particulars on application to W. McKinstry, Ponsonby^ PARNELL. — \j Now Six-roamed House for Sale and Double Allotment, fenced. Will ba sold on very easy terms.— 0. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. STUREWOOD.— in reply to local in your S? issue of 30th April, I bog to inform you that a simple remedy for the nnsatisfatory system of short measurement complained of is to favour me with orders. JCvory ton delivered by me that is short ot measurement I will give free of oharge.—R. T. Graham, opposite the Dock. Custom-house-street. •_ "C^ O 11 SALE, WAIKATO - Farm 843 acres; splendid orchard, &c. PUKEKOHK—224 acres good Land, at £5 PAPAKURA—Farm 294 aorea; good position. £1,500 WAlKATO—Splendid littlo Farm 297 aoreß; good position EAST TAMAKI—For Salo or Lease, Farm of 160 acre) MANGAPAI—Nice Houso and 32 acres Land, only £260 MANGATAWHIRI — First-class Farm 280 acres; very good Several other Farms'forSale-Full particulars from Tanner & Evans. BUILDINOBITES— Splondtd position: Kybor Pass, 60 x 1200; Quarry JKoad, 60 x 310; Pon sonby, various sizes PONSONBY-House Fivo-rooms, stables, &c; oorner lot, £350 DEVONPORT—HoKse and Stage Allotment, £300 PONSONBY—Largo House end flvo acres garden, &o. PONSONBY—House (new) and two acres planted, only £700 VINOBNT-STREET—House 14 Rooms, good position, splendid view; only £700 TANNER & EVANS, House and Estatb Agent. 74, Qdeex St. IjIOR SALE (REMARKABLY OHEaP), X 1 A Compact ISLAND of about 100 acres good land ; good house, orchard and vinery: about twelve miles from Auckland. Steamers pasa three or four times daily. A Nice Littlo FARM ot 60 acres—one - half cultivated, and a good five-roomed houee, &c c upon it, In the Wainui district. Price very low. A Good FARM of 151 acros, large orchard, good house, and Buildings—nine miles by road and twelve by water—with good oreek frontage. A Snug HOM STEAD ot 160 acres good land house and buildings! paddocks fenced with quick thorn fences; stock, implements, &c, &c. All really Cheap. Distance about thirty miles from town. Owner leaving for Kngland. i ONE HUNDRED ACRKS GOOD LAND -1 forty acres in grass ana fenced, balance bush and fern—at Papatoito: thirteen miles from town. Price very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGES of flvo rooms each, in Newton. Also, two good Allotments, 33 x 100 feet each, drained and planted with choice trees. Ono Allotment, 3i x 100 feet, corner of Commercial Road and Great North ■ Road, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, 8, (JiPKEN-STREKT. T> J. CARBINES, PRODUCE & COMMISSION MERCHANT, Durham-street, ' Wishes to inform his friends and the pnblic ■ generally that hn has commenced business as above, and hopou by strict attention to business ; and civility to those who may favour him with their patronage to obtain v, fair share of sdpport. \ Country settlors will have careful attention aad prompt returns. ONSA.LK- Cheeßo Oats i Batter Maize 1 Bacon and Hams JHran Potatoes Chaff j ODions Fowl Wheat Flour Honedust 1 Oatmeal Grass Seeds &c, &c, &c. FOOTBALL! W. W, F.OBINSON, TOIUOTONI6T, 98, QUKEN-STKEKT, } Has on hard a Larp vtAssortmant of Rugby 1 Footballß. Vanity l^rfPßichmond Uom, and Excelsior TobaccosatStvClgarottos. Sole agent for tho Celebrated Club-House Cigar.



irerßuiitu. IF tne Person who took the Waterproof by mistake from the City East School last Tuesday "will return same at the school, tho owner will be obliged. TFE Httle Boy who sells fruit at the Railway Station received, yesterday, a Half-sovereign irutead of a sixpence. The owner will please call at Mr Pye'a BoardlnK Houso, near Station. Tenders. Pnblio Works Office, Auckland, May 28,1850. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO POST-OFFICE BUHiDINGS. AUCK LAND. Tenders will be received at this Office until noon of MONDAY, 7th June, 1880, for Altera tions and Additions to the Post-offloe Buildings, General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may bo seen at the Public Works Office, Tenders' must be addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outsioe, "Tonder for Alterations to Post-office, Auck- The lowest or any tonder not neoessarily accepted. By command. (Stoned) JAMES STEWART, ' X District Engineer. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 3rd Juno, for tho Erection ol Briok Premises in Lome-street. Plans, &c at our offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m c n i> i R & Tenders are requested by the Town of Ngarua wahia District Board for building a new Punt, for the Waipa river. ~ Planß and specifications can bo seen at Mr Scherff Office, Fort street, or at the residence or the Chairman. Mr E. R. Laing, Ngaruawahia. Tenders will bo received by the Cnairman till Ist June, 1880, w . c . RICKETTS . Secretary. Ngaruawahia, May 25th, 1880. TENDERS are required for the Erection of a NEW SCHOOLHOUSE and a RESIDENCE for Teacher at ouch of tho follow ing places in the Hokianga District :-Motu karafca, Omtnaia. Waitapu, Whangape, and Kaikohe; and at Rutaroa iTe Pupuke), in the Whangaroa Distriot. Plans and specifications may be Been at the Resident Magistrate's Office, Hokianga,; at tna Office o.t the Civil Commissioner. Auokland: or, for Rnuroa School, at the office of Mr Ratoliflte, Whangaroa. 'J'enders are to be sent in to one of these three places on or before the 23rd June, 1880. In each case Separate Tenders must bo sent for Schoolhouae, ltesidenoe, and Fencing. Tenders may be for all or for any of tho Schools, The lowest or any tonder not necessarily. accepted. .. SPENCER YON STURMBR. Resident Magistrate, Hokianga. mENDERS for the Erection of a School. !JL house for tho Mount Albert Distriot will bo received at the Office of the Education Board, ■ Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of FRI DAY. 11th Juno, 1880. Plans and specification may be seen at tho office of tho Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS will be received up to 8 o'clock of MONDAY Evening, the 31st instant, at tho Post-office, Devonport (where form of lease may be scon), for Grazing the Flagstaff Hill, for oheep only, from Ist June to Ist December nexu wm< hoiljK brown> Chairman Dovonport District Board. TO BRICK-MAKERS & BURNERS. Tenders will be received by tho undersigned up to noon of WEDNKSDAY. June 2, for Making and Burning Bricks. Full particulars can be obtained and specifications seen at my office. N.HARKER, 27, Queen-street. Ecclesiastical. (CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST, OF J LATTERDAY SAINTS.-Will meet on Sunday in the Newton Hall, at 11 a.m. and 6 30. p.m. All are invited. No collections. . PONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH.— Services to-morrow (Sunday), in the morn* ing, at 11 o'clock, by Mr H. Driver; in tho Even- \ ing, at 6.30 o'clock. Bey Richd. Jones. ' ST. SEPULCHRE'S, Symonds-street. The Key Charles Melville Pym will preach morning and evening to-morrow (Sunday), the 30th mat. /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, \J BKRESFORD-9TRKET.—The usual Ser vices will be conducted TO-MORROW (Sunday), by the Pastor, the Key J. Robertson, M.A., in the morning, at 11 o'clook, and in tho evening, at 6.30 o'clock. mHEATBEROYAL: SUNDAYEVEN- J. ING SKRVICES.-Under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow X veiling, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seata Free. P~ITT-STREKT Wesleyart Church.— Services will be conducted To-morrow, (Sunday), as under:—Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Alorley; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. R. H. Dewa bury. LORNE STREET-HALL.—UNSEC TARIAN SUNDAY SERVIOKS.,3Oth May.—Morning Service only, at 11 a.m.— Subject: "All Things Work together for Good." "ORIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Alexandra - street. — Sunday Services- Morning, at 11 o'clock. Rev J. Long; Evening, at 6.30, Key. J. Long. ORIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY JT SERVICES. Excelsior Hall. Upper Pitt street.—Afternoon, at 3 o'clook. Rev. J. Long; Evening, at 6.30. Mr T. H. Smith. - -. -, ■ - - KTEWMARET WESLEYAN 131 SERVICES.-Newmarket HalL-Divine ■'. Service in the above at 6 30 to-morrow evening by Rev Thomas Buddie. ON EH UN GA AND MANGERE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev G. B. Mnnro will preach in both plaoes To-morrow • (Sunday). Service in morning at 11; afternoon, 2.15; evening, 6.30. TiiPIPHANY CHURCH, Newton.—The JOi Rev. Fletcher H. Loog -will preach (D.V.) .ft To-morrow ("unday) evening, at 6 30. • ■^tokth s^ore~l?resbytebja'n 1h CHURCH.-Divino Service will be con ducted in tho above Church To-morrow (Sun day), 30th May. by the Rev. Mr. MoCallum, at 11 a.m.. and at 6.30 p.m. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO-, , -, ClATlON.oornerof Wellesley and Albert 1 ' streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will be held a, THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible" • Reading will be given. Friend b cordially In vited. A BIBLE CLASS for YOUNG MEN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 4. Dung men's Christian ASSOCIATION, THE REV CHARLES M. PYM Will bive an account of his TOUR IN INDIA.; Also, Incidents in connection with tho MEMORABLE MUTINY, THE SIEGE OF DELHI. &C, &c.. &o. ON TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, JUNE 1. '** The Hon. Colonel Haultain in the Chair. Admission, Is. To commence at 7.30. _ -\'-\ Auctions. TUESDAY NEXT, JUNE I. I DURHAM YARDS. TT7-OOLS, SKIN~S AND HIDES. ' At 11 o'Clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. W. S, COCHKANEj. [JAMES DACEE. MONDAY, JUNE 7. By Order of the Regustkab of the Supreme Court. FREEHOLD AT PONSONBY. The Property of W. E. Westbeach. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from tha Registrar of tho Supremo Court of New Zealand, Northern District, to sell, at their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday 7th Juno, at 12 o'cloolr, . > ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND in tho ■ Provincial District of Auckland, being Lots Nos. 4 and 5, of a Subdivision of Allotment No 22, of Section 8, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage of 80ft. to John-Btreet, with a well-built Cottage erected thereon. For further particulars apply to Mr Walter ' James Hill, Solicitor, 36, Shortland-street, or SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, AT 11 A.M. HOB AM TOWN FEDIT. Ex s.s. 'Taraiua' and ' Rotoniahana.' TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, on Tuesday next, at Aithui's Mart, at 11 o'clock a.m., 100 Ca3es Woll-aasorted APPLES, in prime cDndition. from good packers, not long on voyage. There are Kronch Crabs. Stone Pippins, New York Pippins. Stunner Pippins, Kussets. These Bhipmenta will be sold by the case, not ' per pound (as usual), as a teat, with a view Of adopting that mode of sale for the future. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. [Continued on Fourth Page.]