liape, atid Grafton respectively, and iv other Road Districts in the County in the propor tion of 30s for every £ received from general rates by each. Board respectively. He considered that would be more equit able than the arrangement proposed by Cr. Field or Cr. Suiter. He argued now as he had last year.—Cr. Tonks : I second that. I may say my feeling has always been that neither suburban districts nor municipalities should receive subsidies at all. No doubt when the subsidies were first voted they were intended tor the pur pose of opening up roads where there weie no road". But the municipalities exercise great influence in Parliament, and they have brought pressure to bear in the House upon the Government uutil they got sub sidies voted for the centres of population, which I think is a very great evil, because it has made these centres of population reckless in their expenditure, and has pre vented the opening up of the country as I am sure was intended. I was in the Pro vincial Council when the system was first commenced, and I am perfectly cer tain the feeling of the Council w;is that the subsidies were for the purpose of open ing up roads iv outlying districts.—The amendment was put with the following result: For the amendment, Crs. Tonks, Jenkins Udy, and Ireland ; against it, Crs. Maaelield, Field, Suiter, and Dignan.—The Chairman save his casting vote with the noes. The amendment was therefore nega tived.—Cr. Jenkius then moved as a further amendment, that the appropriation be 15s for every £ received of general rates in I'onsonby, Karangahape, and Grafton, and 25s in the £ in other Read Boards, after deducting £25 for the Secretary's salary.— Cr. Field opposed the amendment.- Amend ment put : Ayes, Cis. Jenkins, Tonks, Ireland, and TJdy ; Noes, Crs. Masefield, Field, Suiter, and Dignan. The Chairman gave his casting vote with the noes, and declared the amendment negatived.—Tne original motion was then put and carried.

The Iron Pipks.—Cr. Suiter brought under tLe notice of the Council, the ques tion of disposing of certain iron pipes. —(Jr. Tonks said they were the property of the city. Hole and Cornkk Meetings.—Cr. Jenkins : There is one little matter I should like either inserted in the minutes, or lixed in Stoddait's memory, and that is that the press never receive any notice of these meet ings. Ido not think it is right to hold hole and coiner meetings, but that the public have a right to know what takes place here. The last time the public had no notice of our meeting, and this year no notice was given of it. ido not suppose it is necessary to move a resolution on the subject.—Mr. Stoddart: I will attend to it. —The Chairman : Mr. Stoddart overlooked the matter. Cr. Suiter's Resignation.—Cr. Suiter: I now beg to tender my resignation to the Council.—'Jr. Jenkins: Toyourcoustituents, sir.—The Chairman : You will have to send in a notice to the Returning Oilicer. The proceedings theu closed.

Correspondence.

DARGAVILLE CHURCH,

(To the Editor),

SiX,— My atiention has just been called to an article in your paper by a correspondent •writing from Dargaville, casting rellections upon the state of Church of England matters there. It is unnecessary to say anything to those who know Dargaville and its affairs. Toothers who may feel inter ested, I will only say that anyone who will take the trouble to inquire will find that your correspondent has conveyed a lalse impression.—Yours, &c, F. T. Baker, Anglican Clergyman, Wairoa, Kaipara.

MR EDGER'S LECTURE ON CHARLES DICKENS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l for one desire heartily to thank Mr Edger for his able lecture ou Charles Dickens' writings. He deserves great ciedit for his bold and manly defence of this great writer, and for the moral courage he has shown in sotting aside modern con ventionalities by delivering a good lecture on a household subject on Sunday evening. I consider be has well and ably shown that the spirit of real,religion runs through all Dickens' writings, and that all ■who love the religion of the heart are greatly indebted to him—" Of such are the Kingdom of God." For such clergymen as would make outward show the signs of religious faith, we may ask how much the name of God may be taken in vain and profaned instead of hal lowed in the pulpit, as well as under or out of it?— Yours, etc., VEIUTAS.

EXTORTION.

(To the Editor.)

Slß,—Can you or any of your readers give me any information as to the authority which some of the masters of the common schools possess for charging fees. I know that these fees are said to be required to provide books, slates, pencils, pens, &c, for the pupils, but the amounts levied in the case of my own children and those of some parents of my acquaintance are almost equal to the fees charged in many of the piivate schools. Somehow the masters are coutinuallv discovering that the boys want this or that book, &c, and every week there is a demand for more money. I have looked through the Act and can find no authority for charging these fees, which in a school of several hiinditd pupils must amount to a large sum. It i-< whispered that in many schools the masters derive a large commission from the fule of books and other school requisites, aud that they therefore find it to their interest to use up as large a supply as possible. What cheek lave the public on the expenditure of the money derived from this source ? Is it not a fact that the Board of Education of this Provincial District are giving themselves high airs and doing their utmost secretly to create a grand department with big salaries, which are partly made up out of other sources than their share of the money an nually devoted by Parliament for the main tenance of education, and are not some of the officials of the Board glowing too big for their boots? When the Minister of Education was in Auckland a few days ago there was a hole and corner meeting of the Board of the proceedings of which nothing is known. I and many others think it is high time that some of the masters and officials were mught their proper position.— I am, &c, A I'AKENT.

PAKEHA ON THE NATIVE OUT LOOK.

{To the Editc),

Sip Vj Whenever, in a time of peace, my neighbours all at once begin telling me that there is to be no more w;ar or fighting, I have found it a good practice to furbish up my weapons, from the Enfield rifle to the kitchen poker, and put them in condition for immediate service. When my good neiehbours in erery direction begin holding liuis, koreroations, and "Parliaments',' at •which the only subject discussed is the numerous grievances, aggressions, and oppressions I have (not) inflicted on them, and especially when they add, that they do not iuteud to kill me; I then think it time to send round to all the wicked people who I kuow I can trust to, to come to my assis tance and bar the doors and make loop holes. ■ It has not unfrequentiy happened that some of my discreditable friends have in cautiously straggled too far from head quarters, aid inconsequence have been shot or tomahawked. In such cases I have found it mce3sary to sally out with my wicked companions (under a flag of truce) aud to hold a korero with "my friends the enemy," and to use the very biggest words io be found in any dictionary to convince them of the imminent danger they stood in of instant extermination, supposing I could only persuade myself to begin, concluding, of course, pro forma, by asking the murderer to be so good as to come and be liangea. lam obliged to confess that I have not found this last mode of proceeding effective, scarcely anyone would come to he hanged, and as for the exter mination clause, they would tell me to " fire away;" and, what was worse than all, would prove clear enough that it was all my ■own fault, for "if the man had not been there he would not have been shot (there)." So 1 have always had to go home (under flag of truce) and let things settle down until the next blow-up, which is always worse and more expensire than the last. Now, sir, my good neighbouis are everywhere beginning once more to tell me that there is to be no more lighting, and in such an emphatic manner that I am seriously alarmed. lam not prepared for war. lam poorer than Job,for heisnot supposed to have been much in debt. lam getting desperate and in the humour "to tear a cat in"," but the <-at has claws, and, I verily believe, nine ■lives. lam out of my depth and palling on tiie stars for advice, and first £>l ail whpn bright Rere Ahiahi to tell me what to dc. For my part, I have no idea but this, it once -the first blow is struck we must fight on, -powder or no powder, money or no money, ake. This time to the very end. jThjs is my speech to Te Hoiano.—l am &c. Pakkha,

Maori Parliament at Orakei.

(Per Star Carrier Piqeom),

TllE attendance of Europeans at Paul's Parliament to-day wa3 very considerable, the very line weather having proved a great inducement to people to visit the pretty native settlement at Orakei. A large num ber of boats came into the bay, while many people walked from town. Paul was li-tencd to with the deepest attention.

THIS DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The meeting has been proceeding about two hours, but before refeiring to trie speechifying, I should mention that at nn early hour last night a boat returning from Auckland brought a STAR containing the report of the afternoon's sitting of Parliament with the final admonition of the chairman. As the pigeons were not flown with the news till a moderately late hour, great surprise was expressed on it becoming known that all the business of the meeting had been carried to Auckland, had been printed, and the report brought to Orakei in the paper. Mr Sydney Taiwhanga took up his posi tion in an open space, and the entire native population crowded round, aud Sydney read to the admiring natives the whole report.

TODAY'S PARLIAMENT.

Paul Tauherc said, that though iv the last Parliament it had beeu customary to open with prayer, the Rev. William Poinarc had said not to do so with the present parliament, Paul preferred the prayer?, but he would give in to the minister. Paul gave excellent advice to in tending orators before he sat down. Renata Rahina (of Ngapuhi) : He thought the Government should have relumed services of the leading chiefs, lie con tended that the colonial lands be longed equally to the Maoris as to the Europeans. Ho said let both races have a share. He referred to Moses's words about muzzling the ox that treads out the corn. He argued that the ox had no share iv the wheat by any right, but that tho Maoris have a share, or claim, iv the monies of tlie Colony of New Zealand, and the Government have shut their mouths so that they could not eat any of it. The next speaker was Ihuka (of Ngati whatua). He spoke for four tribes—Ngati whatuti, Taou, Kawawerau, and Whan«a mata. lie disapproved of the action of the Government stopping salaries of the loyal chiefs. Te'llemara (Mahurangi), said the Maoris hud tried to obtain peace siuco the treaty. He blamed the Government for their treat ment of the chiefs. Paraehe (Ngatiwhatua) spoke. He said the Government might keep their money as he had never had any of it, but the should give the Maoiis good medicine, not poison. Te Hemara again spoke, advocating re mainiug quiet. Sydney Tawhianga made a long speech. He said if he had been a hundred millions of mile^ away he would have attended Paul's Parliament. Respecting Te Whiti and Tawhiao, the only to settle their in juries was for the Maori nation to collect money and send a delegate to England. Paraone Ngaweke, also Rawiri Puhara and Eruena Paiiimi spoke, but it is too late to send their speeches. The Commissioner was referred to in terms of praise, as being the best Commis sioner the Government ever had, and they were astonished at his beiujj put out by the present Government.

THE BERRY EMBASSY OUTDONE

A Maori Ambassador tor Europe,

Sydney Taiwhanga expresses hh willing ness to go England as Maori Ambassador, and explain to Her Most Gracious Majesty (Jueen Victoria the improper way the Go vernment cany on here with the Maoris. Sydney desires to stipulate that he shall have a Ministerial residence in the great Metropolis of England, like Sir George Grey had at Wellington. 3 p.m. The chiefs having refreshed the "inner man " during an interval the bell is ringing for the koiero to commence again.

Presbyterian General Assembly.

After the Star went to press yesterday, Rev. D. Bruce read a report which shewed that he had been unsuccessful in increasing the Aged and Infirm Minister's Fund, and considerable distrust existed with regard to the Sustcntation Fund. Rev. R. Smner ville read the account of the Agency Fund. A committee was appointed to consider the question of finance in connection with this fund. Papers were assigned to be read before the next General Assembly. The time for joining the Widows' and Orphans' Fund Association was extended for a year. A deputation was received from the Church of Otago and Southland. Hopes were held out of union with the latter, and die very Rev the Moderator, licv W. Shirriff, and T. Peacock, Esq., were appointed deputies to the next meeting of its Synod. The church extension report was adopted. The Assembly adjourned till 10 a.m. ou Monday.

Shocking Catastrophe.

TIIKEE CHILDREN BOKNT TO DEATH IN SIGHT OF THEIR PARENTS, WHO WERE UNABLE TO HELP THEM. A FIRE, in which three children were burned to death, took place near the village of Eayrestowu, Burlington county, N.J., on Sunday morning, 21st ult. The catastrophe occurred on the farm of Mr James W. Allen, where his overseer, Matthew Gleason and family, occupied a low two-story frame house. Gleasou and his wife slept in. an appartment immediately over the kitchen, while their children—John, Margaret, and James, aged respectively ten, seven and two years-occupied another rleeping room, alrio on the ground iloor Early in the morning, it appears, Gleasou was awakened by a crackling noise, and he became aware that the room was liilled with smoke. Springing from his bed he opened the door leading to the stairway, but was driven back by a sheet of flame and a dense cloud of smoke. He at once aroused his wife, and half dragging her, they both groped their way through the smoke and flame, which hid by this time completely filled the room, to a window, through which they escaped out of the fiery furnace to the ground, The fierceness of the flarnea may be estimated when it is stated that the night clothing of Mrs Glea son was fouud to be on fire after she had jumped for her life. Meantime the exces sive heat and noiso from the devastating element had awakened the three children, who appeared at an upper window crying frantically ior assistance, and it is said that their agonised shrieks were hoard by the parents above the roaring of the flames. At sight of her doomed little ones the mother gave a loud, imploring cry, and then fell backward iv a swoon. As there was no ladder at hand Ihu distracted father seized a pole, and with it attempted to raise tlie window sash, ho that the children could jump out into his arms. His efforts were in vain, however, a3 the cash had been fastened with nails as secuiity against the winter blasts, and the almost crazed father was compelled to fiaze upon his loved' ones as they, wrapped in fire and smoke, fell backward iuto the incandescent mass. A FiUGHTFTJL SITUATION. Pitiful, indeed, was the situation of the parents as they saw their children swallowed up by the rncrcilees fire demon. Neither Gleason nor his wife had on any clothing but their night clothes. The weathor was intensely cold, and the distance to the nearest neighbour was not less than a quarter of a mile. The lurid light from the burning house had been seen by nomp resi dents of the neighbourhood, but before they could reach the spot the building had been entirely consumed. Later in the day, anil after the ruins had partially cooled, sonic sympathising neighbours instituted a search, and found a few fragments of charred human bones, which were placed together in one coffin for interment. It is stated that the fire originated in a shed attached to the kitchen, where a lire was usually kept burning during the night, and it is believed that the fire wa3 com municated to the shed through some delect in the chimney. At the coroner's inquest Gleason and bis wife were the priucipal witnesses, and the jury, after hearing the circumstances as above related, rendered a verdict of accidental death. The melancholy aflair has cast a gloom over the entire community in that section of New Jersey, and great sympathy is felt for Gleason and his wife, botli of whom have always borne an excel lent reputation among their neighbours. The father lias been in the employ o£ Mr Allen for several years, and, through in dustry and attention, worked his way up from the grade of an ordinary farm labourer to the post of overseer or superintendent. His two younger children, Margaret and James, were born in the house where they were destroyed.

A printer ia never broke, because he can always get a good capital out of his case, and, what is more, he ca» f set em up without money.

The Wangaroa Regatta.

(FROM OUK OWN COERESrONDENT.)

Committee.—Messrs A, Stitchbury (rhairinan)j A. Knee (Treasurer), C. Scarfs (Secretary), A. B. Shepherd, J. Christie, K. Cruller. G.;T. F'jrgusson, A. Anderson (eitaiter), Captain Owen Davis, Umpire. The weather on St. Patrick's Day was beautifully fine, and iv every way suitable for our annual Regatta, which was held ou that day. '1 he s.s. lona was the flagship on the occasion, and she was crowded with interested spectatura. Roys' Race (pair oars)—lst. prize, £110s, second, 10s.—Star (W. Downs) 1 ; Flying Dutchman (Maxwell) 2. WIIALBEOAT Race—pulling five oars only. First prize, £5 ; second £1 10s.— Wananags, 1; Pekuini, 2 ; Pewhairaugi, 3. I-irst-Class Sailing Race.—For open boats from 15 to 21 feet. Ist prize, £10 ; 2nd, £3 10s. Alpha (Davison) 1; Russell (J. Brown) 2 ; Bat-lfe, (Taka) 3. The Hip, Apprentice, Active, Little Wellington, and Omega also sailed. This was a fine race, and caused some excitement and betting on the different boats computing. The Kip, an Auckland boat, was the favourite, and be fore the race she was bought by Dickinson and party, who made sure of \i inning, aud re-entered her as a Wangaroa boat. The Alpha was sailed by J. Gow, coming in si£ minutes befoie the second boat ; the second 1£ before the third. The Active bioke some gear, and had to put kick for re pairs, which lost her place iv this race. second-Class Sailing Race. — For open bouts under 15ft. Ist prize, £G ; 2nd prize, £2. Russell, (Brown, of Russell) 1 ; Omega (Davison) 2; Try Again (Banna tyuc) 3. Princess, Mataura, and Totara, also sailed. There were not suflicient entries for the punt race, and it lapsed. The Active won the prize of £4 in the Consolation Sailing Race, with the Appren tice second. The Wangaroa Glee Club gave their first concert in the evening at the school home, which was crowded to excess. An excellent entertainment was provided by Mrs Stitch bury, Mrs Hewitt, Misses Stephenson, Hayes, and Downs. Messrs Downs, Kysch, Clark, Stitehbury, Stewart, and Stedolf. Miss Lilly Martin, four years of age, also sang " Please Give Me a Penny." Miss Stcplienson deserves considerable credit for the high state of elliciency tho members of the Glee Club have attained.

R.M. COURT, TE AWAMUTU.

Thursday, 18th March,

(Before Major Jackson, J.P,

, and Captain

Bockctt, J.P.)

Hugh Kelly v. Gordon C. V. Tisdall, J.P.—This was a claim for £17 19s brought by plain tilT,a labourer, against the defendant, a farmer. The claim was for isix week's wages, £9; £6' Ma for extra wages, and

other small items'. The defendant had endeavoured to have the matter settled by two_ arbitrators. Cn the part of the plaintifl', he himself was the only witness.— The defendant gave evidence aa also did his wife, and his brother-in-law, Mr Jameson, aud a Mr Kcighlcy, whom the defendant occasionally employes.—Alter the evidence had been adduced, Mr Gresham, on behalf of the plaintill', addressed tho Court, and called the attention of the Bench to the fact that his client had given his evidence in a manner entirely worthy of credit. —Judg ment for the plaintill. — Debt, £10 2s, costs, £2 -U. —(Own Correspondent)

The Royal Commission.

(I'ROII OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. Alt, tho business of tlic Commission at New Plymouth has now been concluded, and the whole party leave for Havvera to-morrow morning, where a few mattcis were left unsettled when there last time. It is expected that somo sittings will be held at Patea, but it is not certain. All day long stragglers from Panhaka came through the town as if they had been holiday-making. Sir William Fox did not pass unrecognised. One joyous middle-aged Maoii, when rid i g by, liailed Sir William Fox as "Potihn," gave him a wave of the hand, and role oil, reminding one very much of tho close of a race day. The Maoris, whom I .saw, reminded mo of the jaded revellers in Kome when the excitement wasdyingout. Another parly i 3 going to Parihaka to-morrow. ASCENT OF MOUNT KG MONT. One of the parties who went out to ascend Mount Egmont were successful. Onlyoneof the party who neglected Banting's tuachiucd did not reach tlie summit. The whole of the party visited Bell's Fall on Stoncy l\ivcr, a very pretty object, it being a full of about eighty feet, and ■which a very few years ago must have been hundred feet. It was discovered by Sir Dillon Bell then. Mr Bell many years ago followed the bed of Stoncy River up in his endeavour to scale Mount Egmnnt. As tho falls aic backed by huge elill's hundreds of feet high on every side, he was obliged to retrace his step 3 and follow up the stream. He eventually found a road to the ton. There were no cuides in those days, and to ascend the mountain then was a feat, which it is now. Curiously enough, the old Maori by whom Sir Dillon was then ac companied was wifh the party a few days ago, and was very much excited over it. The other party which faced the mountain consisted of six women and guides. Four were content when they reached the foot and gave up. Two were ascended for a few hundred fecr, but the scrambling over the hard blocks and slipping back in the ashes disengaged them also. It is seldom that those who ascend are fortunate in getting a clear view all ronrad, and their feeling of having given so much exertion for bo little is found very disappointing. Alto gether the ascent to Mount Egtnont is uot considered worth the labour.

Sporting.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB ENTRIES.

The following entries were received last night by the Secretary of the Auckland Racing Club for the three priucipal events at the forthcoming Autumn Meeting : — Autumn Handicap.—Hunt's Yatapa, Smith's Xantippe. Edgar's Ariel, Lenuard's Malvern, Horsfall's King Quail, Barr Brown's Sorcerer, Cutt's Mata, Cutt's Long lands, Walteis'a Libeller, Walter's Pisca toriusjVallance'B Vampire, Variance's Lara, Vallance'a Sauntercr, George's Kesolution, Butler's Laertes, Butler's Numa, O'Keefe's Soukar, O'Keefe's My Dream, Gibson's Otawai.

St. George's Handicap.—Caulton's Harry Mount, Hum's Yatapa, Edgar's Ariel, Lennard's Malvern, Horsfall's King Quail, Cutt's Mata, Cutt's Longlands, VValters's Libeller, Walters'a Hippocampus, Walters'a Grand Duchess, Vallance's Vam pire, Vallance's Lara, Vallance's Saunterer, Georgia Resolution, Butler's Laertes, But ler's Numa, O'KeeilVs Soukar, O'Keclle's My Dream, Melvor's Loch Lomond, Gibson's Otawai.." Handicap Steeplechase. — Laxon's Young Slcdmere, Buckland's Sereusder, Kuthorfoid's Spoitsumn, Cutts' Eversloy, Copestoad's Billy, Douglas' Baron, Kit chen's Jonathan Wild, O'Keefe's Hard Times, Me Ivor's Grey Momus, Melvor's Loch Lomond, Gibson's Otawai, McGce's No Name, Laiug's Harold.

PANMURE RACES.

The following entries have been received for the two principal events at the Panmure races :—

PANMUKE Cup.—Folcy'a Little Dick, White's Bainey, Fulton's Ellesmere, Hunt's Yatapa, Lamg's Harold, Thorpe's Magician, Roberts' Totaranui, Allen's Lalla Kookb, Bye^Golden Crown. Handicap Huedles. — Foley'a Little Dick, White's Lark, Fulton's Ellesmere, Hunt's Fly, Laing's Harold, Thorpe's Magi ciau, Leonard's Venus, Flaherty's Flying Beauty, Kitchen's Nelly, Kelly's Papaka, Young's Wizard.

HENDERSON'S MILL RACES.

The following acceptances were received last night : — Henderson's Mill Handicap,— Ariel, flst lOlbs ; Malvern, Sst 1211)3 ; Xantippe, Bst slbs ; Piscatorious, 7st 121bs ; Yatapa, TstlOlbs; Golden Ciown, 7st; Ravenshoe, O'st 71bs ; Gilderoy, Git 71bs. iIUUDLE Race. — Harry Mount, list lOlbs; Sportsman, list3lbs; Harold, lQst; Venus, lOatj Ellesmoie, 9st lOlbs; Papapa, 9dt; Chiniquy, 9st. Ent/ies were also received for other events as follows : —

Maiden Plate—Hoskirs's Snowstorm Laiug'.s Gilderoy, Leunard's Othello, Mar tin's Marksman.

Railway Handicap.—Hoakin's Snow storm, Smith's Xantippc, limit's Yatapa, Fulton's Ellesmere, Byer's Golden Crowu, Martin's Marksman, Gwyun's Luna, Len nard's Mnlvem, Caulton's Harry Mount, Walter's Piscatorious. County Cor.—Young's Wizard, Hep burn's Matai.

The late earthquake at Deadwood is be lieved to be a mild start toward evangelizing the place,

The Horticultural Show.

KemembkelKG the desuetude into which the laudable custom of holding annual dis plays of garden and orchard products had lapsed of late y:-ars in Auckland and bearing in mind also the very short period of time during which the local Horticultural Society has been in existence, the first Show held under its auspices must be piouoanced not only an agreeable sur prise, but a genuine success. The season of the year precludes the possibility of securing a good exhibition of flowers, but this inevitable deficiency is amply compen sated for by the splendid display of fruit. There should have been a keener competition for the prizes iv the vegetable class, and the show of cabbages especially should have been much larger, considering their importance for culinar/ purposes. The plants ia pots are numerous, choice, aud varied, aud will assuredly engage much attention from the visitors. Specimens of pottery ware from the Newton Pottery Works, a five display of handsome miniature fountains imported from England by Mr Henry White, of High-street, and an exhibition of ornamental flower pots and garden decorations by Messrs E. Porter and Co. assist materially to diversify and improve the appearance of the Show. The delay which took place in connection with the transmission of many of the exhibits has interfered sadly with their proper arrangement iv classes, and the consequence is that some little confusion is occasioned thereby. The delay iv opening the place to the inspection of the public has already been adverted to, and therefore calls for no further comment. Dilliculties, how ever, are in the way of every project of thu kind, aud the experience of this year will teach the Society how to cope with them iv the future. Greater stress will also be laid upon the judiciousness of notifying the date of the Show, and tlie other details for which competitors naturally lookj while iv the same manner the public interest ought to be more successfully engaged. We see no reason why such an annual ex hibition should not be rendeied a financial success as well as made in the highest degree beneficial to the interests of horticulture. Tho Diill-shed hm been nicely ornamented, aud the music discoursed in the afternoons and evenings by Wright's string band is a very attractive feature iv tho proceedings. A few general remarks upon each of tlie four sections into which the Show i-; divided may not be altogether out of place, and we therefore oiler them as succinctly as pos sible.

Of plants in pots there is, as we have already observed, a very good display, aud (lie beauty of the foliage as well as the rarity of many ot the varieties would command notice any where, 'i he collection o£ begonias and colcnscs is particularly good, aud their varied and rich tints have a very pleasing cll'ccc, The specimens of green-house ami stove plants shown by Mr James Mason aie choice, but, singularly enough, they arc i olated in their class. We should have expected some competition. Mr Gillespia (gardener at Government House) ia evi dently facilu princeps amongst local lloricul turulists for begonias. Ills collection is really beautiful. Mr S. Morrin'i silver, golden, and variegated ferns arc well worthy the prize which they have secured for their owner. The fuchsias are uot only meagre in numbtr but they are likewise poor in quality, aud this fuct we thiuk h mainly attributable to over-potting. Much smaller pots would have suited tlie plants which are exhibited.

The display of cut flowers is, on the whole, rather iiulillorciit, but of course the fct'iHon is tou ndvauccd to justify any great anticipations beiup entertained of .success in this department. Mr liuddlu'u dahlias an; worthy oi notice. The bouquets are rather di'l'ixicnt in greenery, wl'Uo tluir close elippud nppeurunco docs not ultojjelhcr please the eye. The designs iv cut flowers luivo suffered in the judges' estimation by beiii;,' contrasted with a model garden, which, strictly speaking, should luitc foi iv -d n distinct class. Mr Bulleu, under the circumstances, obtains the iirst prize, but under a more judicious classification it would have fallen to the lot of Mi-js C. 0. Speight. In Section 3 (Fruits)—tho exhibition of apples is very prominent. Iv no other provincial show have we teen thi3 moat useful product ot the English orchard so exceedingly well lcprcsentcd, and we are sure that the display would recoil c most commendatory notice iv any part oi the colony. Son c o." the apples arc superb in quality, while the rich colour of others, the beautiful contour of many, and the numer ous varieties that find, a place in the collection Rio points upon which an enthu siastic |iomolo|>ut illicit descant tor hours. For dessert apples Mr It. liobbs ranl;s fust, his exhibit bavins been adjudged the list of 200 yarletii a, and no wonder i-ithur, seeing that it is a class of apple which secured the leading prize for three consecutive years at the Crystal Palace, London, viz., Cox's oran<*o pippin. The show of culinary apples i.s also admir able, and likewise the collections of 20 and 12 dishes, respectively. Mr 11. E. Sharp exhibits no Iws than 70 varieties of prand fruit while the displays made by Mr Bull and Mr 11. J. Hawkins should certainly not be omitted from complimentary notice. Next to the apples the hot-home grapes claim the visitor's attention, and in this class Mr K. Hi'bketh stands pre-eminent. llis Gios (Jolman and Groa Guillaume aro especially line for the sizo and colour of the berries while for flavour his Ferdinand de Losscps could hardly be excelled. Mr Mclndoe is also n worthy exhibitor of grapes. For pfaclica Mr H. Hobbs carries oil'the honours with his " Late Peach" and " The Peach." With the exception of a fine plate of plums the other fruits calls for no special remark.

In Section IV (culinarg vegetables) thrre arc by no means so many entries as might have boon expected, while in one or two very ordinary ela-s-s the disparity bctweeu the fact ami the anticipation is very striking. The onions, potatoes, and pumpkins, lire good of their kind, and so, nlso, are the parsnips and carrots. Mr Bullnn's namo is conspicuous in this section as a specimen of fecuudity. Mr 0. B. Stono exhibits Cllbs. weight of large potatoes, tno product of one sown la»t year on his farm at Mouut Albert, There is a good show of vegetable marrows, but we should like to see a better colleolion of (email ones — fit for the table. The display of vegetables is set off by a number of articles brought down from'Drury by Mr Mayo, a though not entered for com petition. They comprise cabbages, orange marrow, and ce!a\y, and will assuredly re ceive the favourable notice of all shrewd atid thrifty housewives. The cabbages arc really splendid. .Large and firm in the heart they have only one or two loose leaves, and had they been entered for prizes, thf re is not the slightest doubt that they would have taken iirst money. Mr Mays also exhibits specimens of of Job's Tears, one of the best and most 6\icculcnt forage grasses to be found in these colouies. The potteryware, botk local and imported, is of excellent workmauship, and having been artistically arranged, it certainly ap pears to the best advantage, while- the diminutive fountains cannot escape obser vation. We subjoin the list of that portion of the awards which had t-> be omitted from our lasi issue, and in this connection it may be as well that we should correct an error that appeared iv je^terday's list. 1 here was only one prize for stove or green house plants, and it was obtcined by Mr Janus Mason; not Mr Gillesple, as printed. The jm'gos have srea lit to alter their adjudicjtiou iv the case of grapes grown iv the open air, and Mr It. Hobbs has now beea award; d the prize instead of Mr Mr-sou, The justice of this change is so apparent that Mr Mason himself is perfectly satisfied, liere follows the re maining awards : — Suction 4—Culinauy vegetables. Tomatoes, 12.— T. Bullen, lirst prize, 6a ; D. Mclndoe, 2nd, 4s ; Kcsscll,(gardener to J. C. Firth), 3rd, 3s. Peas, best dish of 50 poda.- T. Bullcn, Ist prize, Cs ; D. Bailey, 2nd, ss. Kidney Beans, best dish of 40 pods.—J. Braithwaitc, Ist prize, Gi; J. Bullen, 2nd, ss; D. Mclndoc, 3rd, 4s; E. Bailey, 4th, 2s. Cauliflower, two heads.—T. Bulleu, Ist, prize, 7s. Cabbages, two heads.—W. Keay, Ist prize 7s ;J. Braithwate, 2ud, ss; T. Bullen. 3rd, 4s. Turnips, six heads.—T. Bnllcn, Ist prizo, Cs ; liessell (grown for J. C, Firth), 2nd, <U. Carrots, o.— W. Keay, Ist prize, Cs ; T. Bullen, 2nd, 4s ; Fisher and Co., 3rd, 3s. Beet Root, 3.—T.Bullcn, Ist prize, si; S. Morriu, 2nd, 4s ; W. F. Buckland, 3rd, 3s. Celery, two head?.—Fisher and Co., Ist prize, 7s. Union Seed, 12.— E. Bailey, Ist prize, Gs ; W. F. Buckland, 2nd, 5s ; S. Morrin, 3rd, 4s ; Fisher and Co., 4th, 2-. Kidney Potatoes, 18.— W. J. Palmer, Ist prize, 10-s ; E. Bailey, 2nd, 7s ; J, Braithe waite, 3rd, 4s ; K. C. Barstow, 4th. 2?. Rouna Potatoes, 18. — K. Hobbs, Ist prize, 10s ; "VV. J. Palmer, 2nd, 73 ; E. B. Houlton, 3rd, 4i ; W. F. Buckland, 4th, 2s. Extra Prizes. Rhubarb.—W. Reay, Ist prize. Garlic. - E. Bailey, ls-t prize. Shallotr.— E. Bailey, Ist prize. Opium Poppy.—E. Bailey, Ist prize. Collection of Vegetables, from Kaukapa kapa.—A. Bonar, Ist prize. Forage Plants.—" Job's Tear grass " (coix lachryma) exhibited by J, Mayo, Drury, commended,

Miscellaneous.

Ornamental Garden Pottery, exhibited by G. Boyd, highly commended. Ornamental Flower-pots, &c, exhibited by Porter aud Co., highly commended. Self-acting Fountains, exhibited by H. White. Collection of potatoes, not les3 than 12 kinds.—E. Bailey, Ist prize, 25s ;W. J. Palmer, 2nd, 15s. Vegetable Marrows, 2.— S. Morrin, Ist prize,"ss. ;W. F. Buckland, 2nd, 4s. Pumkins. 2.— T. Osborne, Ist prize, 7; Fisher and Co., 2nd, 4s]; T. Oborne, 3rd, 2s. Pie-melons.—Fisher and Co., Ist priz?, ss; T. Oabomo, 2ud, 4s; It. 0. Baistow, 3rd, 3s. Collection of Vegetables, not less than 12 kinds. -T. Bullen, Ist prize, 25s ; Fisher aud Co., 2nd, 20s. Parsnips, 6. —T. Bullen, Ist prize, Ga ; "W. Reay, 2nd, 4s; T. Oaborne, 3rd, 3s. In conclusion, a word of praise is due to Mr Cheeseman (the secretary) for the euergy and urbanity with which he has discharged the multifarious duties that have devolved upon him. In future he should be provided with a corps of assistants. The Show will remain open till ten o'clock this eveuiug, and iv all likelihood it will be largely patronised,

SUNDAY LABOUR.

(To the Editor)

Sir, At a time when the above question is largely discussed, a few words may be of service. Let us for a moment see how Sunday labour affect* us. The rich gentle men, whose wealth enable them to live without labour. They have their carriage, and drive to church on Sunday. Here is a transgression of t!ic fourth commandment. The said sin will be debited to the master who orders, and not ou the man who obeys. Here ia an instance where a servant and horse are compelled to work on Sunday at the will of one of the very men who cry out about working men enjoying the Situ day without work. Then this same gentle man Sabbatarian keeps his hard-worked cook with her face roasting over a hot fire, in order to iill his ungodly. Here is tho clergynmu worked on Sunday and not any' other day of the week. Is he tiausgressing tho fourth command ment? Is the nvLtfi who g.ies across tlie water ou Sunday transgressing it ? The organists of the several churches, do not hey commit a niii against the coiniuandment|? WoitOiS iv hot"L«, serving gentlemen who disclaim against Sabbath breakers, do they commit no »iv ? In fact, thosj very men who disclaim against dc&crating the Sabbath would be very sorry to give up tlie luxuries they receive from making their servants do so.—l am &c, Sarah Ann.

DRUNK IN THE STREET.

" Drunk, your worship," tho officer eaid: "l.:rank Iv thesticist, Sir!" eherai ed her head. A HiiKt'riiiK Inn c of the olden craco. Still uoft. iH'd'the lines of her woe-worn face. Uukempt and tangled her rich brown hair; Yet with nil thi furrows and st lins of (are i'ho > eui-s of anguish, aud sin, and despair— Tho child ot tho tity was pnJ6inK fair Tho ripe, red mouth, with lips compressed — Tiio ri^o and fall of the heavinx bivust— 'I'ho nervcuj lingers, ho taper and small. Crun) pie tho fringe of tho tattered shawl, as she stands in her place at the otlioir's cal!. Sho soenicd good and fair, tho tee.ncd t.-nder aril sweet, Thin falle.i woman found diuuk in the street. Docm the hand that once smoothed the ripple and wave Of that tanulfd hair lie sllll i.i the grave ( Is Uio mothor wlu projsed thoae red lips to her own Donf to thi) p.iln of their sniotbercl moan '! Ha-) the voie- tlmlcliimed witti thcllni iDKPiayer No accent of hope fur thu lo^t on j there, Bearing bor buiMcn eJ! slmme and despair ( Drunk in tho blreot I—in the gutters found— From a passionate longing to crush it ii'l drown I'no noil of the wointin ahe m'g t have been— To Ming oil' the weight or v fcirlul dream, And awake again Jo Ihe homo.t/'ad hard by Tho wooded mountiilu that touched the sky ; To linger awhile on the pith to school And ca'ch In the dept'.s of tlio limpid pool, Under tho. willow shale, sjreen and cool, A dimilled faca and a laughinif eye, And the pleasant woids of the va. ser-by. Yo men with sMera and mothers and wives, Have ye no care for these woman's lives ? Must they starve for the comfort yo never Bpcak? Must they over beorring, and sinful, and weak— t*taegerii k onward with weary feet, Staii od in tho gutters, ami drunk in the street 1

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAH, SATURDAY MARCH 20, 1880.



Wanted. t\7 ANTED, a Uoy fortho Bakehouse.— VV Apply t) Thomas Wilson, Baker, Grey street. AN TED, intelligent Errand Hoy. — Apply O. DoLctti, Shirt Manufacturer, Durham-strcut. corner of Albert-street. \\7~ANTfc \) t ii good Cook and Laundress Vl for tho country.-Apply ti Mrs Ch'njr, Rogent-stronf, near Carlton Core lioail, between tho hours of 10 miiU2. WANTED, u«"d Shinglers to do Shingling.—Apply at onco to Mr Jones, Newmarket, V*) ANTED, a Tinsmith. — Apply to W John Lamb, Fort-street. \,\, r ANTED, a Girl to mind two children. VV -lira Alwingor, Victoria-street. W~ AN'IKD, a little Girl to mind a baby. —Mm Johnstone, next Governor Browne Hotel, Hob.son-slreot. _ \\7 ANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs > V Way to, Corlton Itoud, und ICO, Qucon _t rce t^ W~" ANTKD, Three Bricklayers.-Apply on Moiuluy morning, 8 n.m,, ut tho foot of Hobson-atrect. \VT A N TED, a strong Lad. — Apply to TT Messrs Duano und Patterson, Black smith?, &c , next New Caledonia Hotel, Hy. monils-street. Y\f ANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply » T at once to W. \V. KoMnson, Tobacco Liat. \A7ANTBf), two Coach Body-makers.— » t Cousins and Atkiu, Coach Builders, Elliott-street, W"~ ~A~NTED, flood Pick und Sliovc'l Moo.—Apply at Henderson'. Mill, W'ni takerol, Contract. YrAM'KD, 20 good Pick aniT tthov ci V f Mon.—Apply at oneo ut tho Tunnel, Waitakerei Railway Contract. VV ILL yon Ladies view my advertise- T* of new Kid Gloves on iirst page!.—\V. Kyro, Knvcski leu House. ANTED, a Small Freehold Cottage, containing, say foiK rooms, about cno milofrom Queen-street. If suitable, am prepared to pay ensh.—Apply to W. 1 odder. Wharf, Auckland. ANTED, Visitors " Stokes Point." Northcoto Day Houeo. delightfully Bituatcd. Terms modi rate. AH particulars Webb's Music Saloon, VVcllcsley-strcct. WANTED, Pianos to tune, regulate, or repair, in town or country, perfectly tunod from os. N.H.—Fianos bought or ox changed.— Webb'a Music Saloon, Wcllts'.oy strect. WANTED to sell, Ale and Porter Corks in any quantity.— 'Webb'. Music Saloon, Wollesley-stroct __ WANTED, one vair French Burr Mill Ston»9. 3ft. Bin. to .ft. diamotor.—Part inKlon Bros., Victoria Flour Mills, Symonds streo f. WANTED, Fungus, in any quantity.— 11. B. Morton, Customhouse-street^ \V r A_\ TIED, a Situation by a icspcct- T 7 able Lad (IS), who has had sovernl years' experlenc- in a I.onrton warehouse Willing to malco himself generally useful.—J.B.J Dublin stiect, Ponsonby. WANT ED TO SELL, 500 Ladies' F gured Silk Scarfs at Is, wo: th 2?; at Is (id, worth 3ij it 2s, worth .3,—VV. Byre, Vietoria-st reer^ \\/'ANrKD to Sell, Now Wapgouettes, H Buggies of various descriptions, New and Second hand Bakers' Cats ; alo, a hind Spriiii? < art—A. Muckto. Koyal Standard Carriage and Spring factory, Uurliam-street. WAINTIiD to Kent, or Take Charge of, a Billiard room, by \in expoiencod marker; town oreouutry.—Apply, by letter, to "Cuo,"Siar Office. WANTED to Sell cheap, a Kow and Sail Boat 161 feet all eomploto, vrith chain and anchor ; also, a gooa Dingy with oars and anchor to match —G. Tyler, ulack.nilth, Krocinan'rt Day. W" ANTED KNOWN, Cheap 'limber can now bo Purcha.rd at tho Yards of D. Goldi., Albert-street, close to Dock. 110 having purchased botweon 3U0,0G0 and dOO.OOO foot of Seasoned Timber on advfmtugeous torma, will be prepared to givo customer, tho benefit of his purcn&so. ANTED, the inhabitants of Great North Road and vicinity to know that C. W. Walker, from Kngland, has opened a Store in Kussell street, and will endeavour to mcot tho tim-8 by soiling a roally flrtt-cla3B Toa at 2s per lb, good household at Is 9d: tin excel lent, white sugar at lid and 5d par lb ; also, a really good Bauce, equal to Worcester, at Cd a bottle; sa'mon, lOi; jam, 7d per tin; household soap, SJd per bar; best kerosene, 8d per quart; aiul every othor article at equally low prices at C. W. Walker. " Tea Dealer'from Kngland. WAINTcD KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company have on hnnd fuch larifo stocUß of timber of every descript on, together with S-oshes, Dooi'S, Mouldings, and Turnery Wo1 k. they are compelled to sell. Now is tho time to bui'd. fre'-ent prices can only continue until the heavy stocks are no.d. Job lots of s-ec'ind class. Kaco cuts, Sabs. &c. Kirowood 2d Cd per load. Sawdust und shavings tr^o. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building 'limhor in Kauri and White Pine, Shinglep, Hcuso Blocks, PailinKS, Posts, Kails, and Firowood in thvir yard, Customhouso-streot West, opposite end of Hobson street. N.B.—The increasing d.nitind for White Pino hus induced them to arrange for a constant supply. "V7S7'ANTi_D to Sell, reaily gooa Secoud- V T hand BugKies; single or double hooded or open also, two First-Class Phaotous (new et Crowthor_i Victoria Ktables. A N T~E D KNOW a tli-st-class Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor. 166, Queen-street,



Amusements, mIIEATKE X O V A L. JL It. Love Stage Manager.. Tins (SAIURDAY) KVENINO, grand variety entertainment Will bo Riven by the best Local Talent and Professional People. BALLADS, SONGS and DANCES, I'AIUKS and La fest sioni<s of tho Das'. Kntirk CnANGK (if Programme. MILLION I'HICltS— IS, 2.J, 3j. P. DijKAN, Manager. 1 OIiNE-STKEET HAL L. EASTRR MONDyVY NISHT, Makcii 20. EA3TER MONDAY NIGHT, March 29. Under the Distinguished Patronago o? Supt. HujthCii and ih > Fire lirissdo, Cap'ain Butler and tlioSalvaKcCorpa,Captain LoUoy.Officers, and members of the Naval Brigade, Major Morrow, Officers aud members of No. 3 Co. DEAN'S MINSTRELS IN One of theih RKFINKD ETHIOPIAN CARNIVALS, followed by a BALL, Annual Token op REOjiiD.tendered by their Frionds and the Citizens cf Auckland. A MAMMOTH PROGRAMME. Cnrds of Admission:—li'iont Heats and Ball, 3s; Second Scats and HaU, 2i; Gallery, la- HORAOifi DttAN, Manager. THE Committee for the Mount Albert Entertainment, which wns to have been held last evening in the Choral Hall, regret to announce that through Ihe eudden illnt-si of one of the principal parformew, it could not take place. PI T T -STE EET WESLEYAN CHURCH. GRAND CONCERT Will take place ON WEDNESDAY KVKNING, 2ini iNSTiNT, IN AID OF THK OrtGAN FUND. Particulars in future advertisement, FRANKLIN ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL. Excursion and Picnic to ICast Tamaki on , GOOD H'itlDAV, March 2U (l>y kind permission nf A. liucklnnd, Ksri), per p.s. '(^oro • andol,' leaving Qucen : strci!t vvhurf atS.SOa in. Tiokels, including refrcshmenu—Slnglr.1, 'Js; uoiiblo (lady unit gentleman), 7s. Tickets may l>3 liai of Mr N. Kuiia, Quten-strcet, or of nnyof tho Committee. c^% f\ T A H U H U WLjtgfak LODGK, No. 11. lftwX.vva '"10 Annual Celebra- tiou °' tllu Qp ninar of /%'S4' X 4 l'lo '°d«o will be hold /Iff i-;^v*ilv i^#^ uL ll 'O Public Hull, Ota- WV^Wv^TV luiliii, on VV'KDNES ftk/yvF V * IJAY, Awil 21, with a "sS'4^^x Uhand Conckrt ani> Vial^i- TS^'ifibTT"—" Uail. Tlie proceeds »—-"K-'-WVJU, W ill bo devoted to the New Hall, Newton. Concert ntß. Dancing at 10 o'clock. Ticket-, 2a 6d each; may be had^of any of tho brethren. Meetings. T INVITE Auckland City West Electors to meet mo on TUESDAY, the 30th March, at the Young Men's Christ'an As relation Kooms. W. J. HURST. Auckhnd, March 20, 1830. jjg* QPJRTISG— AMoet- JtiHn *^ in;;of Hook makers and /n^i"!'! ctlicrd will bo held a: ihe i'; f~ ;* ,t 9 Cismopolitau Hotel on &■ \,._j^j£SS^j TUESDAY Evening next, • ( «/:, \h nt 8 o'claek, for the purpo3« \.»^-\-^ c _A;^=' ::>of consldtr'njr ilia advis ~ abllityof lioo.ingdufuulteis. A LL EUROPEANS invilod to Attend J\. MKKTJKG OK J'AHI.IAMEsT (Paul's not Hall's), nt Orakel. Great Dt bate on the lokUdk cjueslior.s of the day, esiecnlly ihnso afrectinv tho Kurnuntm and Maoii race. Tho ps. "I'Mknpiinii.' will leave the For-y T ai 2.30 pm. Bhirp on MONDtT, March 22, loiivlng Orakei at 110 p.m. sharp, lutaiu 'lioket? 13 (id. H. W. UKATH, Manaxer. "D7INNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE Hi LODGE, No. 3. Tho Ucßular Monthly Mooting of the above Lod«o will be huld i.i the Protestant Hall Newton, on MONDAY, ti.e 22nd inst , at 7 30 p.m., at which a Taper will bo lead by Ihe \\ orthy Chaplain, llro. the llev. T. W. uuan. Brethren of tho Order aro cordially invited. HUGH A. HAMILTON, Secretary, mEMPERANca i temperance": X TKUPERANCIC! A Public Meeting will be held at tho Temper ance Hall, Albert-UNO', thij evening, comiuonoinK at 7.30. Tho Mectiuu will he addressed by tliafollowing : Pev. Jon.v hYr.KV, Gtopopo, Cti«o. AI.KXiNDHA 1U:Nv1B, Otago. Key. W. SniKHlWg, jllcfilioim. Members of the Asaembly. tfor Sale. Ij^Oß SALE, a Country Uusinesß iv a JL sood loculity, and not much competition.— Apply tp_John Huchanan, Custom-Houae-ttrcet. Xj^Oli SA LE, aThoroii»h-biod Plue Skyo &. Terrier ]).-«.—Apply to liobeitson iiroi , Upper Sj monds-sireet. griOU SALE (low price) on easy terms, J tho few remaining most eloiiablo Hus.ness and VillaJ sites, .Mount Eden Koad, near tho Reservoir. FOR SALH", Eight-roomed House in tho City. This is a bargain. Terms easy. Also, Allot ments Pousonby.—H. Piirtington, Houso aud Land Agent, St'chhury'n Dulldlnup. "iriOK Immediate Sale, tlie Carriage, 3- Punios, and Harness bolor Ring to Judge Gillies, who Is leaving for Europe. A bettor pair cannot ho got.—Apply to W. Crowthur, Victoria Stably. OIOK SALE, Cow Feed and Pig Feed. aj Hurley Dust, In quantities to suit pur asers, 5> per cwt.—(Jeor^o Sibbin. OHETTY Residence at Pousonby for .JL Sale, larjfo allotment, ji'enty of water, Buvon rooms and Oiithoiides.--ii'. G. Ewington 81, Queen street. DTrsGIES for Sale "ciieati.-J.~W. Oarr and Son. V* IKUIN HONEY ("iii comb).—H. Mnx fleld, 125, Queen-street. 4.* 1 (\ to £I nt)o LENT, on Uuildinpr Society -w L\t principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mon«at.;es and Loans ncirotiatod. Hoc List of Properties for S«lo on Ith pa«o.— O. Williamson, JCstato Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, ailowod on money dopositod for investment. PiK CASH, balance by weekly parments of -'-■-'" Ss each, with Interest at 8 per cent, CottaKO of Five Rooms, with Freehold Allot mont, noar Mount Eden. Price. £1(53.—5. Vailo, House and 1 and Agent, Shortland stroot. £ AKf)-— Capital Honso of Five Rooms, with cW*"vy larp;o outbuiHings, well, pumn, tank, &.C, and Allotment with a frontage of 60 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feet; laid out as garden and orchard. Terms as aprreed. Twonty-flvo mlnutf s' walk.from Queen-street.— S. Vailo, Houso and Land ARont, ,-hortlani-st. FOR SALW ((.'honp Haild.ing Allotmenta, in ICnrangahapo ltoad. Queen-street, Nelson street, Spring street, Alexandra s'reet, Kyber Pass, &c, &0.--S. Vai'.o, Land and House Agent Shorlland-streect. »> ACHEd nt Pare ell, with small Cottage, *J Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a residence or for nursery grounds. The lease for 62 years, at £10 per annum, will bo sold cli9.ip.—S. Vailo Land and llouso Agent, Shortland-strcot. fAf) ()• —Substantially built House of six rooms, ■"*"" with detacho't wash-house, wood house, well, tank, &c.; allotment ?,0 x 138 feet, situated in a principal streot; 15 minutes from PostolHce. —B. Vaile, Hou3o and Lard Agent, Miortland-itreot. £ 1 '?O~ t)(. )J1' AUEo: tom rooms—verandah ■vi' JU kitchen lauge, all quite now—with allotment, to x 95, -^. Vailc, Housa and Land Agont, Shortland-stioct NEWCASTLE GOA L. TO AUKIVJS Psr 'Lapwing' (.vowdue): 103 tons Smiths' Coal '20 tons Houso do. Pek 'Claka Hakcbbavks 300 tons House Coal 200 tons Smiths' do. 10 tons Coko 2,000 Spokes (ron Bark) 50 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & O. WINSTON E. WANTEL KNOWN TO TRaDKSMKN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165 QuAwn-Ht.. opposite Savings Bank. mo GROCERS, CAPITALISTS, AND I OTHKKS.-Wanted to Fell, a H.lf Share in one cf tho most profitable Grocery Establish ments in Auck'and. Good reasons given for HfOlin/. Piincii.ab only dealt with.—Address, " A. J.," Auckland Post o/lico. EAUH-STONES wanted, in large r small quantitic. Good prici given at The Nurseries, Parnell. ATHOKOUGH practical Kngmeer is dc3iroua of meeting with an Engagement tv take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where 3team-power 13 used, such as deep-lift pumping machinery, Briok Machinery, Brow ur^ep, &c. &c. Would have co objection to drive a Portable Knglno and Thrashing Ma chine, :ind Keep same in repair. Highest hoin and Colonial references given.—Apply Sta Office. 7NLKRKSHIP (Manacing or Depart \.S menta") required by an exnerienced Man. Thoroughly proilci nnt in Book-keeping, fair business correspondent, capable, industrious, of good habits.—A'idres". " A.Z." .- tar Oflice. M.S PINAFORE."— Another • Shipment (full scores) just landed.— Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. " QT. PETER."—Copies may now be had fj at the Auokland Music Warehouse,



Tenders. \TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NELSON-GREYMOUTH RAILWAY. NELSONROUNDKLfj SKCTIO.V, WAHTI CONTRACT (Formation Only). Length, About Six Miles. Written Tenders Will bo receive I at this Office until noon of SATURDAY, April 10th, ISSO, for tho above Contract. They me to be marked on the outside, "Tender for Wai-iti Contract," and add.essedto the Hon. the Minis ter for Publ!o Work 3. Telegraphic lenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office by j.oonoftha übovementionod date, provided that Written Tenders (in due form) are, «t the same hour, lodzed at any Uistriot or Resident En gineer's Office. Plain, specifications and general conditions may be s en at this Office, ard at tho Public Works Offices Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, llokitika and Christchurcb. The lowest or acy tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Kngii;eer-in-'.,''harKO Middle Island. Public Works Oflico, Dunedin.Uth March, 1880. (Architect's Branch), HHENDERS are invited for the Erection I ola Post and Telegraph Office at Darga yille. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may bo seen at the Publio Works Office (Architect's Branch), Wellington, and at the Public Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tenrtnr for Post and Telegraph i tl'.ce, Dargaville," will lie received at the uhovi; ollica up to noon of THURSDAY, the 251h day of March. 1880. TclcfjrapV ie Tc-ndeiH wi 1 be received,provided the original tender ai.d deposit aie lodged with the nearest Uistrict Kngincci.1 at tho time abovo speeiflod.! The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted, i p. f. m. burrows, Architect. Public Works Office, (Architect's Branch), Wellington, March 13, 18S0. mENDERS are invited for the Election a. of a Poat and Telegraph Offioo at To Kopura, County Jlobson. General Con litions, Specifications, and Draw ings maybe seen at th« Publij Works Office (Architect's Branch), Wellington, and the Public Works Offices Auckland and Thames. Tenders to be addressed t'> the Hon. the Minis ter tor Public Works, and marked outside, " Tender for Po3t and Telegraph Office, To Kopura," will be receivod at tho above office up to noon of THUi Si JAY, the 25.1 i day of March, 1880. Telegraphic tenders will be received provided the original tender and deposit arc loiiged with the nearest District Engineer at tlie lime above specified. Tho lowest or any fonder not nccessarllly ucc ;p!,ed. By command. P. F. M. BURROWS, Architect. gjiREIGIIT FROM AUCKLAND TO ID WANGANLI. Public Works Office, Auckland. March IG, 1880. Terder3 will be received until noon o* MON DAY, the slu April, 1880 at th-i Public Works OfllcHß Auckland and Wellington, where speci flcations and conditions may bo seen, for the Conveyance of Rail *a? Material from Auck land tj U'angunui. 'iWdars to be addieased io the Hon. the Minister for Public Work*, marked outside, " ''end r for Vi oi|{h*," and to contain a miirkod cheque for £25 inailc payable to the licceiver-General'a Deposit Account only. The lowe.t or any tender no- necees.rily accepted. By commanil. (Sinned). JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TW"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Auckland harbour. Railway Reclamation Contract. Public Worka Ofßoe, Auckland, March 13, iBSO. Plans and specifications for the above-named Contract will bj placed for inspection at th s office, and at tho Publio Works offi c, Th»mei, ou and after the first day cf April, 18S0. 'I end rs will be received at this office unt-1 no.in of THURSDAY, loth April. 1880. Tenders must bo addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works, Auckland, and marked o itaide, " Tender for Railway Reclam ation Contract." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Kngineci". A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CLEANING BUOYS AND BEACONS. Unrbour Board Office. Auckland, 15th March, 1880. Tenflo-3 will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the '-'3rd instant, at noon, for Clean ing.Buoyß and Beacons in terms of specification to he seen at ihis office. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. Tenders to be endorsed," Tcdcr for Cleaning Buoya aad Beacons." D. H. McKENZIK, Ch.-irman. mENDERS for Additions to the School- L hou.o and for tho Kr- clion of a 'lVachoi'i Dwelling at W&rkworih will bo received by the Education Brnrd. Wyiuilnm-Btreet, Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 7th Apr.l next. Plans and specifications may bo soen at the Office of the Board, or at tho School, Wark worth. VINCKNT E. nTCffi, Secret ary. rjl O BUILDERS. Tenders will be' received until noon of MONDW, March 21, for tho Erection of an Addition to a Uoudenee at Mount Kden. Plans, &c, at my atilco, No. 10, South British Insurance Buildings. KDMUND BULL, Architect. TJ\ O BUILDERS. Tenders will ba received by the undersigned until noon oC MON'iAY, March 22, for the Krec tion of a Family Hotel in Pitt-strcot. Plans. &c, at my ofllce, Queen-streat. P. HKRAPATH. Architect. "jVT OU N T ROSK IL L. Tenders will bo received at noon of FRIDAY, tho 20th March, for the following Works :— School Road -Cutting and Formation Glasijo's Road-Fo'inius: And for Metal ing (per chain). JAMES BABEK, C."1., Shortland-strcet. T\ "N E-T RE E HIL I. Tenders will bs received at the residence of thfi Cha'rinaa (Mr It. Hall) before 7 p.m. of FRIDAY, tho 2t!th Match, for forming and Metalling the Harp of >rin Koad, near the KojalCak. JAMES BABKR, C.B. nfIOICE FARM TO LET. vv Tenders will bo received by the undersigned, at their office, Durham-.Uro.jt, up to 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, tho 26th instiitt, for Leaso of Farm at Mangero. Tho Farm will bo let in two lota—one of 150 acre?, with eocd Dwelling and Out-buildings; tho other of 20 acres, with comfortable Cottago and garden. For further particulars apply to Hunter and Nolan, or on the promises, to W. M Hall. HUNTER & NOLAN. Education. BOARD OF EDUCATION. ALTERATION OF EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Easter Holidays for Schools in and near Auckland and at the Tham s an FKIDAY, MONDVY, TUHSDAY, nnd VVEDNK9I) iV, March 26ih, 20th, 30th, a-d 31ft instant. Schools will re-open on TH-,.HSD<VY, Ist April. By order of tho Board. VINC3NTE. RICE, Secretary. (MHURCII OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR V/ SCHOOL PARNKLL. Quarter Days :—January 27th, April 12th, July 6th, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2, JAAIKS ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. "jl/g" R HENRY X v WE, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. jVJONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS -LtLL calon, professor cf music, Bogs to intimate that, in accordance with tho expressed wishes of a few Ladies of Auckland, he is about to commence tho practice of hia pro fession here, and is now prcpaied to attend pupils at their own residences. Mousiour Calon holds the highest testimonials as to his ability aud success as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, and feelg confident that parents and guardians who may plaoe nils under, his tuition will be thoroughly satifl with their progress. For terms, &c., apply at Upper Symondys street, four doors above Mr Broad gate, Chemist. N.B.—Schools attended to.



Public Notices. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO X3L RAILWAY. GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER HOLIDAYS. CHEAP FARES. Single Tickets issued from and to all Stations from March 25 to March 31, will be available for retsrn up to Mai eh 31, inclusive. On G<OD FRIDAY Trains will run ss on Fundays. On BASTE'! MONDAY and TUKSDAY the lato Train will run from and to Onehunga as on Saturday Nights, A. Y. MACDONA.LD, General Manage-. A UUKL AN D RAILWAYS. NEWMARKET BRANCH. On R AHTKR MONDA Y. March 29, the Line from Newmarket to Waikomiti will bo opened for traflie. '1 inie table in future notice. EASTER MONDAY. HENDERSON'S MILL RACES. A Fpecial Train will leave Auckland at 10 SO. and Newmarket at 10.10, ariving nt Waikoiuiti Station at 11.30; returning from Waikomiti at 6 u,hi. A. T. MACDONALD, General Manager. " f AND TAX ACT, 187S,",SECTION45. VALUATION FOR NICW ZEALAND, AUCK LAND DI3TKIOT. NOTICE WHKN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE, Notice is hereby given that, in purßuanen of the Jsth Seclion of the " Land Tax Act, 1878 " the 1 and Tax tor the Land Tax district of Auckland will be payable on tha rIHST DAY of April next, and that the same mu3t be paid to tho Collectors appointed to receive tho same at the fo lowing places, ut the times set tpp.'Bito each. Hate—lst April, IRBO, and following days. Hours—lo a.m. to ;s p.m., and on Saturdays 10 a.in to 12 no n. Borough .Auckland „ Oiielitingd i Receiver of Revenue, „ Purn.:ll !- Custom House, County Kdi-n I Auckland Klanda ; County M*nukau—Po .tmastcr. Urnry ~ Waitomala—P. stmaster, II verliead „ Hobion—Postinastjr, Dnrgavillo ~ RodneT—Postmaster, Port A Inert „ Corciuaudel— ifecciver of Uohl Re vcnui", (,'ornmandel „ WhangHrei—Postmaster, Whan ,wei „ Bay cf Islanris—L'o^tmaster, Kussell „ Montjon i—Postmaster, Morgonui „ llokiisnira—Poatinsster, lloki»):ya .". MACi KAN, Deputy Cominiasioupr. March 13,1880. Sheep and Cattle Inspector's Office, Auckland, March 20, 1830. . THE North Auckland Cattle Board give notice that, in accordance with i-eciiou 23 of "The Diseased Cattle .Act, 1871," the Land described In tho t-chedale below is an Infected Place. (Signed) JOS'iPH MAY, Chairman. Ar.L that District bounded towards the North by a road, b i k t.ie southern boundary of Lots I and 2 of the Tomnki West I)i ti lot, to Point Kng'an't on tlio Tamnki Kiver; towards the West ny the Tainaki lliver aforesaid to Urn crossint: oE the Auckia-.d and WaiKato Rail way; thence towardu the t-onthwest by thi aforesaid railway to Canal (. reek, a branch of the Manukau Harbour: thence by ihi: hiah water n.ark of the Manukau Harbour aforesaid to itsinte'Bection with the Auckland »nd VV'ai kalo Kalway; theuce again by the aforesiid railway to its interaction by tho Great South Hoad at Poniose; thenco by tlie Great SoiUi Rout aforesaid to itsianction with thcPanmure Road at the llurp of Krla Hotnl; thence by a right line to the south-west angle of Lot 25 of Section 12, ruburbi of Auckland; thenco by boundaries of Lots 3i, I2a, 26a, 47, 4G and 15, of Section 12, Suburbs of Auckland, to point of commencement. Surwy Offica, 20th Matci, 18S3. TDOIIOUGII OF ONEIIUNGA. X ATES. FINAL KOKICK. All Persons whose Rates ani .Arrenrs are Unpaid on »lio 31st March current will be ex cluded from tho Buivoa.i Roll of 1880-81, and defaulters proceeded agains*. By order. JOHN GKO. HUTCHISON, Town C.orlr. March 10, 1880. />^*B\s X>KOF£SSOR FIJASER ms®Jp will be y^fY i AT HOME ,'l >. every afternoon next week— mljjJ^ B& Monday, 22n'd, to Saturday, 27th. EASTER HOLlDAYS.—Splendid Suit £3 10s, made to measure, at J. Williams'*, Tailor, Victoria-Btreet. HOT X BUNS.—W. D. Dallen, Queen-street, respectfully requests that orders may bo sent in on or before Thursday next, in order to supply all demands. EARL CRANVILLE.—Wanted, P;is. sengers to Buy China Matting, 7Jd; Counterpane 3, 3s 114; Curtains, C: lid pair; Sheetinir, Is yard ; Blankets, 13s 6d pair. Other furnishings equally cheap.—J. M. JlScLach'.an, 21S. Queen street. rjHO THE RESIDENTS OP PON- X SONBY. Lapjes and Gkntlkmrn,—l botr to intimate that fhave disposed of my linn of 'Bu.-e?, now running between here and Auckland, to &<rT. Kelly, wro will contir.no to run the same on and afior MONDAY next. All Tick'-ts at t r.' scnt out will bo availab'c as usual. I take this opportunity ot returning you my tinccrc thai.ks for the patronage accorded me during tha last nioe years. I nra. Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours obediently, F. QUICK. Ponsonby, March 1G 1880. AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE AUTUMN EXHIBITION OF Grkrnitouse Plants, Florists' Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, &c, Held in tho DRILL-SHED,WELLESLKYSTREKT KAST, Will be open THIS DAY (Saturday), from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. A BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Admission—One Shilling. T. F. CrIKESKMAN. Secretary, £53!*^ T<TAIPAKA STEAMSHIP Jgjlggggxy COMPANY (LIMITED). TIIDI TABli X, S.S. 'KINA' Will leave for Wairoa Sonfh : Monday, March 22nd, 1rt.30 a.m. Friday, March 26th, at 2 p.m. Returning from Wairoa: Tuesday, March 23rd, at 5 a.m. Saturday, March 27th, nt 7 a m. W. LODDJCR, Manager, HM.S. PINAFORE VOCAL SCORK H.M.S. Pinafore Piano Arrangement H.M.S. Pinafore Waltzes H.M.H. Pinafore Quadrilles H.M.S. Pinafore Lanccra H.M.S. Pinafore Galop H.M.9. Pinafore Polka H.M.S. Pinafore Fantasia—Dorn To be obtained only at the AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE*. UCKLAND SCBIPTUIIE GIFT ASSOCIATIONT, 18S0.—Contributions will at any period be thankfully received, and duly acknowledged.—S. Rout, Treasurer. QPEC IA L NOTI CE. H. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR- Bxactly opposite the South Kritish Insurance Offices now buildings, Shortland-street, Has pleasure in announcing that he has on hanfi and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT OF SUMMER GOODS, English, ScoTCHTIfANNocKBURN, Home spun, AND OTHER TWEEDS. US' Special lines in Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings, MozeLta and other Vet-tings, &c,, &c. N.B.—Every garment i 3 mace under the per sonal supervision of the advertiser, and he would particularly direct attention to the fact that ko MACHINE VTOHK IS BENT OUT. Note the Address : BKactly'oppoßite the South British new offices SHOIiTLAND-STUEJST.



Ecclesiastical. i GENERAL ASSEMBLY PREBBY VJT TERIaN OnUSCET. SPECIAL SEBTICE S. A Service for tho Children of tlio l'resbytcri>!n Church w.ll bo helil 'JO-:.lu!-::i)\V AFTKK- NuON, in St. J unus'd Hull, Wellington-street, at 3 i>.in. At the samo hour n Service for Pf-reuls w.ll be conducted in -t James's Church. Both tcrvio.s will be addressed by .Members o[ isscmbly und other vititors. A collection will hu made at both services on behalf of iho Pres bytery of Auckland Sabbath School Prize Fond. YOLNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION", corner of v\ ellcsley and Albert Hreeta.—Alcetint; for lj'nite/1 Prayer will be held THIS (Saturday) EViCNING. at 7.30. A Bihlo Rcariirig will be giVT. Kri.'n ■» cordially in vited. A Bllii X CLVSS So- YOUNG MKN every Sunday (ifto.noon from 3 till I. rnHEAT HE KOYAL: SUNDAY EVEN IS ING SH.RVICK?.—Under tho conduct cl tho Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow Krenlnjj, from Bto 9. All ava invited. Seats free. P" ITT - STREKT Wesleyan Church.— Sorviccs will bo conducted To-morrow, (Snnany), as under!— Morning, at 11, Rev. (j. Ifond; Evening, ut 0.30. Hey. \V. alorley. B UK N E ST 1< E ST-H A LL. —UN SEC JLJ TATtfAN SUNDAY SERVICUS*, 21st Marcli.—Morning Service Only, nt 11 a.m.— Subject: "Our Father; the Foundation of. all genuine Religion." 13BIMITIVE METHODIST CHUUCII" t Alexandra - street. — Sunday Services— Morning, at il o'clock, Rev J. Long; Evening, at 0.30, Key. J. Long. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SKUVICKS, Kxoelsior Hall, Upper Pitt street,—Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Hey. J. Long; Evening, at G. 30, Mr T. H. Sraitti. MEWMA RK E T WES LEY A N AM SKRVlCE3.—Newmarket Hal!.—])ivino Service in tho above at OMO to-morrow evening by Mr Martin. OKIMITIVE METHODIST OB URCH, I. Franklin Road—Sabbath. Services in tb.3 above Church.—Morning, ut 11. Mr Nixon; Kveiling, nt (i.:! 0, Rev Mr Jones (Bap'itt). MR JOHN JACKSON, fiotn WeUinfr ton, v.ill preach tomorrow evening in the Lodge room, V.M.C. .',s.-'Jrin.t;oti I'.uil.iiii./-, Wellc-slcy-street, at. li.'W. No Collection. / IHUKCII OF JESUS (JHKIST, VV \_J LA.TTKROAY SAlNlV.—Meetings in Ui'i Temporanro lta'l, Albert-street, on to-morrow (Sunday), at 2 110 and li 30. p.m. All a:u juvitoj. Not-ollcctiom. JVf AS'^NIU HALL, "baehnngn M r E. ItJ. Moy«o, of Australia, will preach i» thu übovo Hal, tomorrow evening, nt S o'c.oeic. 11 !u\i l:e irt'y invited. No Collection, Lost and Found. LOST, the Deeds (fa House belonging lo Mrs R. Williams, Iscwmarkot. Pintles arc cautioned against treating with any person having Uieao Decile, and a reward will l>o given t:> anio:c returning them to the above-men tioned. ___ JOST, on Thursday afternoon, betweca _J Queen-street and Mount h/icu, a Lady's Silver Watch and albert Chain.—Whoever i eturns the sama to this ofiico will be rewarded. Lt ST or Stolon, a lilaclc Ketrievor Dog ; fchorl; tail. Had on registered collar No. 25, JS.SO. If returned to tlio Kolice station, Frceiuan's Ba>', Under will bo rewarded. It detuned af.or tliis notice, will bo prosecuted. jjTOUND, a Silver Hunting Geneva S? Watch —Tho owner, uson describing and pTyins: the cost of tliisadverti cnirnt, can obtain the watch from Mr I. Alexander, Jeweller, Queen street. Sj^OUND, a Meerschaum J'ipe.—Francis tJ Short*', City Hair-Catting Room?, Queen stwet.



Eoard. ana Kesiaenco. PRIVATK BOAKD & KESIBENCF". —MRS EDWARDS, hiving taken that t'cautifull}'- ituated. newly built home, top o£ St. QeorKe'fl Bay Hoad, ; uy, ell, wishes a fow Gentlemen as Boarders. Every comfort of a liOiue attended to Terms s'lic'.ly nio.lcraic. CJUPEKIUII Board airi Uosidenco with IO res.octable family; taw minutes' walk fom junction of Grp} and Qucoa streets. A. vdoincy for on» or two Qontle-nen. Bath room, Fiono, &c. Tdima nioriei-ate ; ic.'ererices ex chansed.—For addrcdS, app'y LTAuCflicu. GO V Ell NO it BRO W A E HOTEL, HOBSON-STREfiT Board and Lodging 20s per ■weak iriiiK-'l.1, room) _25a To List. mo LET, Two-roomed Cottage—J. C. A. Hart, ETaraugahapo ll'.ad. mo LET"or~For Sale, all that beautiful JL Family Itcsidencc now in the occupation of Mra Gaoi-go, and situated in iho Frunklyn Road, aud know us the Htsidence lately occu pied by Sir A. lilac!:. There are Ton ttoonis lilted up vith liath-room and every con vcr.ionce; aiBO, a Kood Orchard.—Apply to Mr A. Black, Vincentstiett. or to J. M. Lsnnox, Ketate Agont, Auckland. rjno be LKT at North Shore, a pleasantly .L siluatod New lionse of sx 1001113 and kitchen,—Duder Bros., Devonport wharf. ipUKNISHED Anartmcnts to Let at the X? North Shore; very quiet and comfortable —Apply to Mrs Bower, on the main roid from Devonport Wharf (right hand side). SHOP and House to Let in Priuees strect, suitable for Chtmist, Watchmaker, &c- C. Williamson, Land and Es'.ato Agent, Vulcan Lane.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter Ot <:Tl:e Debtors and Creditor 3 Act, 187 C," and "The Debtors ond Urc d tor. Act AmendmoDt Act, 1878," an-t "The Debtors and Creditors Act Am nd nient Act, 1579." aiidof tho Bankruptcy of Jon.v Acb Ciia. X, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting cf the Creditors of J. hn .*.co Chalk wi 1 be held at my office, t'upri-iiio Court house, Auckland, on 'i uUHSDAY, the twenty-fitthdayo? March, ISSO, nt eleven o'c)nci forenoon, to grant to taa sji'd Debtor itn Order o£ Ui=eharge. Dated this 20th tiny or March, ISBO. 'IHO. MACFARtiAWK, Trustee R. Laishhv, So'icitor for DebfOl*, High-Strccf, AueldaDl. Drapery.



J3ETIIIING FROM BUSINESS. T. SHORT. CLJEAKING SALE OF CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY Tho.STOCK2isioneSo£ .tholLargcstJin AncWand and aiivory large proportion of it qnito' NKW.jhnvinß been Imported by >' T. .P.Jthis Season. Particular attention is calloJ, to tho jV1 1141/lIN BEY 13 R P AUT.M'ENjT. Tho STOCK beinK Unusually Largo [and tho STYLES th-! NEWEST rp a if o v T QUEEN STREET. Auctions. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24. 70 TRUNKS NATHAN JOSEPH'S NEW AND SEASONABLE BOOTS AIvD SHOES. . •i trunks 3-S I<astin;; lioots (High logs) 22 „ 3-8 Lasting Hoots 1 „ 12 Maids' Boots 8 „ G 9 and 10-13 Childs' Booti 7 ~ 3-7 Women's Kid Hoots 3 „ 1-2 Maids' Kid Boots 3 „ G-9 and 10-13 Childe' Kid Coots 3 ~ C 9 and 10-13 UhilcW'Levant Boots 2 ~ 1-2 iMiiidb' Levant B)cti 2 „ 1-2 Maidh' Kid Lace Slioes 2 „ 6-9 and 10-13 Childa' Morocco Shoes 2 „ 10-13 CMlds'Patent CaJMuco Shoes 2 „ 1-2 MaldV Patent Catf-lace Shoes 2 „ 4-G and 7-10 Chikta' X 3atent SLoes ol the Period 2 „ 2-5 Childs' Patent Strap Shoe* 2 „ 2-5 Childs' Patent Cronivrcll Shoes a. g; grant HAS received iDstvuctiofls from M<>ssra Jolin Reid ani C;p. to sell l>y auction, on their Premises, '6, Lower Queen-street, on Wednesday next, 21th itißtunt, at 11 o'clocV, THE ABOVE GOCD3. Terms at Sale. [Continued on Fourth Page.]