Correspondence.

" MOTIVES. "

(To the Editor.)

SIR,—As lam one of the members desig nated as malicious, spiteful, and of bad taste, in your report of 17th February Par nell Council meeting, I ask (in the spirit of fair play) to be allowed to answer Mr McKenzie and C. Wood's assertions as above. A greater mistake could rot be made than that those two should imagine they were so free from those sins as to be qualified to stone others, and I defy those two to name when, where, how, and on what subject I showed malice, spite, and bad taste, without there being a right cause for my doing so. Sir, I have yet to learn that threats of engulfment by the city (by this worthy pair) will frighten me, especially decorum, but no axe-grinding allowed tor Parnell. It strikes me that threat is easier said than done. Have we not a little of the Tooley-street tailor's dicta here, "We two." I desire no better issue to test the value the burgesses set on the worth of the work, sayings, and doings of the present Council. "Suburbians of Auckland," or " Freemen of Parnell."—Yours, &c, J. B. Strange.

THE COMMUNIST DEPORTES.

[Letter from a Passenger.]

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In my name aud in that of my ten fellow tldportes, I solicit from your courtesy the favour of contradicting the incorrect statement made by Mr Bishop, owner of the Griffin, in your issue of last night. I most emphatically deny that a party of Gens d'aimes brought us on board of his vessel, and that this armed force remained alongside the schooner until she was ready to sail. Ihis statement is simply absurd, for we are free men, who left New Cale donia by our free will, we are at liberty to return to France or to choose any other part of the civilised oruncivilisedpartof theworld for our residence. The lengthy but kind report of our interview with your reporter is full of errors ; however, we strongly dis claim the slightest intention of blaming this gentleman, for as he is not conversant with our language, and as we are totally ignorant of his, it is not surprising that we should have misunderstood each other. We have been delighted to read your reporter's laudatory remarks concerning the polite manner in which we have received him, and we most cordially beg to return Mm the compliment; we also sincerely thank him for his visit, and as we only ask for fair play we shall always be happy to give you whatever information is iv our power. We also read in your valuable paper (it would be more correct to say in a freach translation of it) your reporter's sug gestion that a little information about the memorable insurrection of 1871 would be acceptable; no\v, Mr Editor, we would have gladly given it you, but although we are new chums we are already aware of the humiliating truth that some Auckland people are better informed on those matters than we. We have been quite bewildered when we hoard that, according to a local paper, our programme was the murder of tho hostages, the destruction of the public buildings to be burned by Petrolduses, com munity of goods, the destruction of all religion, free love, all to conclude with a mis-quoted sentence of Proucllion "La propridt- c'est le vol." The local gentleman who composed this nice declaration of principles, is certainly not acquainted with the French proverb, "Le ridicule tue," as far as we are con cerned lighting, hard lighting and nothing but fighting, was the order of the day, and we had no time to spate for speechifying. The programme of the Insurrection was the vindication of the municipal franchise ot Paris, confiscated for twenty years by the Empire, restored by the Revolution cf the 4th September, 1870, and again threatened by the Reaction nary and Clerical Assembly of Bordeaux. It included also tbe fair and equitable settlement of the house-rent question, as after the conclusion of the peace, the Parisians, who for six months had subsisted ou the handsome allowance of Is 2^d per diem, granted by Government to the national guards, were quite unable to pay the nine mouths rent due during the scige. And yet our legislators knew that.as during the war, provisions reached a fantastical price, we had sacrificed our hard earned savings, pawned our wearing apparel, even our very tools, in order to redeem by the heroical defence of Paris,the military honour of France, so cowardly stained at Sedan by N apoleon HI. Thousands of our brethereu fell in the bloody struggle, more thousands were wantonly shot after having surrendered a few hundreds are buried on New Cale donia's inhospitable thores, others are scatterred all over the world, and yet we have conquered, victory is ours. Paris en joys its Municipal rights,andLa belle France can boast of her fair and promising Re public. We pledge our honour that we shall endeavour to become useful colonists ; our aim will be to follow the good example set by our political bretheren who pro ceeded us in this free Countiy, we promise to respect your laws, for we like laws giving equal rights to all citizens, but we hate those who resemble cobwebs, catching the small flies and allowing the big ones to escape scot free, we sincerly thank you for the distinction you have drawn between political offenders, and common law con victs.—On behalf of the amnested d.port _ 3. F. O. Caillian.

THE COMMUNISTS IN AUCKLAND.

(To tbe Editor.)

SIR,—In your issue of last night you quote an extiact of a letter recently written by me in the "St. James Chronicle," concerning the exiled Communists, who, for the last live or six years have been living in Auck land, without endangering the safety of the city. I fully admit the accuracy of this extract, but I beg to rectify the conclusions you draw from it. The Communists, men tioned in my letter, were never in New Caledonia, they were sentenced to exile by the Councils of War of Versailles, went to London, whence they proceeded to New Zealand. The eleven amnested Deportes, who yesterday landed at Onehunga, were sent to New Caledonia, in execution of a sentence of Deportation, and having been admitted to the full benefit of the recent Amnesty law, they are now restored in the plenitude of their civil and political rights, and arrived in this colony as free citizens. I beg to make this rectification in order that the conduct of the French Government may be fairly judged by public opinion, but not with the intention of repudiating the solida rity, which must exist between men belong ing to the same political party, and guilty of the same offence, viz., "that of partici pating inau insurrectional movementhaving for its' object, the overthrow of the existing form of Government." lam not aware that there existed any communication between the newly landed political offenders, and those who have been residing for some years in this town, or in other parts of this colony ; and personally I am not acquainted with any of them. However, when living in Paris, I have heard of Mons. F. O. Caillian, who is an elfcve of the Conservatoire National de Music of Paris.and have occa. sioually seen him in the Parisian Theatres, acting as leader of the orchestra. I also have a recollection of Mons. Villeval, who was attached to the staff of a Republican newspaper. These two gentlemen have shewn me official documents, stating that ,by authorisation of the Governor of New Caledonia, they were before the amnesty, admitted to reside in Noumea, aud that M. Caillian was leader of the "Sociutd Chorale." He was also recommended by Madame and Mdlie, Charbonnet, then residing at Nou mea, as a highly-qualified music teacher, aud'having obtained a marked suscess with his first pupils, Mr Caillian soon became the favourite teacher of the English ladies of Noumea, whilst Mr Villeval was ap pointed foreman of the Government printing office. I called yesterday at your ofhee with Mr Leurident, who was anxious to submit to your impartial examination, official documents proving his identity as an citunostied D.porte, and I notice in last night's Star that thj gentlemen of your staff have misunderstood his explanations. He respectfully begs to state that_ the escaped Communist is not a political offender, and that his reticence must be attributed to the fear of giving unfavourable information of a man, who, although being a common law offender, is nevertheless very anxious of being allowed to earn a honest livelihood by the sweat of his brow, I most sincerely thank you for the publicity given through the columns of your valuable journal to Ibis extract of my letter on the Communists, for, notwithstanding the irre proachable and law-abiding conduct of my exiled countrymen, an attempt is now being made in the St. James' "Chronicle" to render them answerable for the excesses committed by a few of the Communists' leaders during the insurrection of 1871, but I trust that the intelligent public of Auck land will judge us by our acts, and not by the exaggerated and one-sided reports of the English and American illustrated and other newspapers published in 1871, of which a new and amplified edition is about to appear in the St. James' " Chronicle," but through the same medium the slanders will be refuted.—l am, &c, H. S. Ferdinand Pbltzer.

THE LADIES READING AND RE FRESHMENT ROOM, HIGH STREET.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Several benevolent ladies assisted by their friends, have lately supplied a great want, by instituting a reading and refresh ment room for young girls engaged in busi ness, whose distance from their residence, deprives them of going home in the middle of the day, where they can assemble for the dinner hour, and amuse thmselves both mentally and physically. The institution is under the superintendence of Miss Smith, whose motto being "excelsior, "is continually striving to raise the institution to still higher and more beneficial uses. The lower rooms are nicely furnished and supplied with choice periodicals and publications, while the upper rooms are fitted with gas stoves, and all the conveniences necessaiy for tea and coffee and other refreshments. It is already numerously attended, and the charitably disposed could hardly bestow their mite on a more praiseworty institu tion, as a visit to the same would soon as sure them.—l am &c, An Observer.

Mr. Firth's Defence.

At the close of the ordiuary business of the Waste .bands Board yesterday afternoon, Mr J. C. Firth took the opportunity to reply to some comments made upon him by our morning contemporary, and to explain some matters referred to at a public meeting by Mr G. V. Stewart, of Katikati. After alluding to the liability of public bodies and Civil servants to animadversiou and criticism through the public prints, and indicating tbe value to be derived from this free expression of opinion, the gentleman went on to pay an elaborate compliment to the Press of the Colony for their generally accurate reports and their usually correct editorial remarks upon current events. While admitting all this, however, it could hardly, lie thought, be denied that in the pressure of newspaper exigencies the editor or leader-writer was sometimes unable to procure authentic particulars upon tvhicli to base an article, and there fore was not in the position to pass a fair and impartial opinion upon the conduct or person under review. Considering these difficulties it must be said that the criticisms of the Press were in the main fair, and were generally characterised by a creat spirit of impartiality. Reverting to the inability of civil servants and members of public bodies collectively to reply to published criticisms upon their actions the gentlemau held it to be perfectly competent for a member of a public body like the Waste Lands Board to correct any false impression that might have got abroad with respect to any of its decisions or to repel any charge or imputa tion of interested motives. In making these statements he would point out that there were two instances of recent occur rence in which animadversions had been made upon the members of the Board, both being in connection with the late application of Mr Vesey Stewart for a block of land in the Tauranga district. The first to which he would refer was a leading article in the " New Zealand Herald " of a late date, in which direct remarks were made with reference to himself. At the last meeting of the Board, at which he was present, it would be remembered that tho question ot his interview with Mr Kollestou (Minister for Lands), was under discussion. The leading article alluded to in referring to that discussion proceeded to reflect upon the Board for impropriety in exerting private influence to secure the furtherance of such an object as that which Mr t-tewart had in view, viz., the ac quisition of a block of land. He entirely agreed with the propriety of those remarks. If they thought that private influence had been brought to bear upon the Minister for Lands the fact was much to be deprecated, for such conduct should be avoided by every man of honour. He hoped that the members of the Board were ani mated by such a feeling as would make them ashamed of using any in terested influence for or against auy application. He would go further and say ho knew this to be so. Tho members in their public capacity had always acted fairly, and had kept themselves as far apart as pos sible from private inclinations or feelings simply endeavouring to arrive at proper and fair decisions upon public grounds aud upou public grounds alone. It was unnecessary to state, with regard to the interview anim adverted upon in the leading columns of the "Herald," that it was one which he had ' with the Hon. Mr. . Eolles ton, at that gentleman's request. Mr Rolleston consulted him upon the propriety cf granting a portion of land to Mr Vesey Stewart, and that was too while he was not a member of the Board ; the interview hav ing taken place early inJJanuary last, while the Board was dissolved on the 31st of December previously. He used no influence v. hatevcr with Mr Rolleston, and he only attended at his office at his special request. 'I he Minister asked him for his opinion as a gentleman acquainted with the working of the Waste Lands Act in this district, and he gave it just as freely as any other gen tleman would have felt it his duty to do. He used no influence, but he made certain statements whicli the Board subsequently discussed. At a second inter view he concurred with'Mr Rolleston as to the propriety of granting a portion of the land applied for by Mr Vesey Stewart. As applied to the conduct of the Board the Press remarks were altogether inapplicable, for so far from exerting influence in the way j alleged the members both individually aud collectively were expressly prevented from doing so by a clause in the Act of 1869, which took the decision with respect to special settlement applications quite on. of their hands. Mr Firth then proceeded to refer to certain statements made by Mr G. V. Stewart in the course of a speech which he delivered some time ago, at Kati kati. ' On that occasion the gentleman, (Mr Stewart), animadverted with consider able vigour, upon the personal character and the physique of the members of the Board. (Mr Tonks : Some of them). Yes, he should have said some of them. Whether remarks made with reference to the length of nose possessed by any member, to his antecedents, or to the antecedents of his ancestors, became fair subjects for public criticism he did not know, but when a gentleman so far forgot what was due to his audience, to the per son under criticism aud to himself as to make such statements as Mr Stewart was reported to have made, it became quite proper for the gentleman assailed to reply at a meeting of tbat body, for his action as a member of which be had been impugned -at the Katikati meeting. Mr Stewart made one personal state ment to which he would more particu larly advert—a statement which he had re peated before and upon which he appeared to lay great stress. It was that Mr J. C. Firth was the only man who had ever been rude to him in New Zealand. Of course it was quite impossible for him to know Mr Stewart's measure of rudeness, but he might throw some light upon the matter by stat ing what had occurred between them, Shortly after the appointment of the Waste Lands Board he was waited upon by Mr G. V. Stewart, whom he did not then know and whom he had not seen previously. Mr Stewart proceeded to inform him that he (Mr Firth) had been appointed a member of the Board, that he himself intended to make application for a block of land for special settlement purposes, and that he should he glad if he (Mr Firth) would use his influence to secure it for him. He pointed out to Mr Stewart that he did not -intend to transact any private business at the meetings of the Waste Lands Board, besides expressing his surprise that a gentleman of such experience should presume to address him in such a manner as to ask him to exert his private influence in order to secure him (Mr Stewart) the grant of a certain block of land. He also gave his opinion upon such conduct. That was the measure of the rudeness of which he had been accused. He should not have referred to it had not the gentle man seen fit to make the charge publicly on two separate occasions. Mr Firth went on to assert that the Board strove to give its decisions equitably, fairly and honestly, and while its members made no claim to higher intelligence than ordinary, neither did it effect to set at naught the opinion of the public. It tried to gain pnblic con fidence, and to advance the prosperity of the province by encouraging settlement in every wise and proper way. Mr J. May remarked that as his name also had been brought into this matter he had something to say with respect to it. He was annoyed that Mr Stewart should apply for the Te Puke block, for he knew that there were many people who had prior claims upon it. Had the application come before the Board he should most certainly have given his vote against it. He was opposed to the reservation of Dlocks of land and the keeping of them from people who were here, and who were entitled to the first chance. He thought it wrong for the Government, unless committed by the pre vious Government, to give such a block to Mr Vesey Stewart. As no one else had anything to say on the subject, tho meeting dissolved.

Marlborough Races.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION!.]

BLENHEIM, Thursday. Shearer's Purse of £10. Entrance, £1. Dislance, 1 mile. Catch weights. Heats. Fairhall 1 The horses entered were Kiwi, Dick, Fair hall, Amy, Omuka. The results were those as follow:—First heat : Omakal ; Amy, 2. Second heat : Fairhall, 1 ; Amy, 2. Third and final heat: Fairhall, 1. Flying Handicap of £40. Nomination, £1; acceptance £3. Talent 1 Hero 2 Loch Lomond 3 Won by a head. Time, lmin. 47secs. Second Day. Handicap Hurdle Race of £50. Entrance, £4. Distance, twice round and a distance. Clarence 1 Grey Momus 2 Whalebone 3 The hurdles were cleared in grand style throughout, Clarence passing the judge a good three lengths ahead of Momus. Hack Hurdles, of £10. Distance, 1J miles. Dick 1 Foul Play 2 Omaka 3 Racing Club Handicap of SOsovs. Dis tance, If miles. Norseman 1 Satelite f Magnolia 3 Time, 3min. 17secs. Ladies' Purse of £20. I_\ miles. Talent ' t Apology ••• 2 Publicans' Puese.—Two entries. Hero 1 Foul Play 2 Consolation Stakes. Magnolia j- Marie Stuart - Satelite ° Forced Handicap. Balmoral 1 Sir George 2

DARGAVILLE POLICE COURT.

Thursday, Fburuary 12th. (Before Messrs J. M. Dargaville and R. A. Dargaville, J.P's.) Willmott v. Campbell, for abusive lan guage.—No appearance of either party, Case struck out. Dodd v. Savill.—Claim, for £8 Is Gd, value of carcass of beef. Verdict for £8 10s. Costs divided. Erost v. Smith.—Claim, tor £15 10s, bullock hire and wages. Verdict for full aniouut, and costs £2 15s. Lynch v. Saunders. —Wine and spiiit account. Settled out of Court. Pearson & Curtis v. McKay.—Claim for £30. Disputed value of gum. Above Court's jurisdiction, aud adjourned lo R.M. Court. Chadwick v. Barron.—Store account £4 4s4d. Indebtedness admitted. Ordered to pay 20s a month. Lo Fevro v. Buddie.- Claim for £I—cash lent. Defendant pleaded a contra account. Case dismissed.

Friday, February 13. (Before K. A. Dargaville Esq., J.P.)

Two gum-diggers were brought up and pleaded guilty to the charge of being drunk ou the previous day.— Pined 5s each or 24 hours imprisonment.

Saturday, February 14.

(Before Dr. Norton and R. A. Dargaville, Esqs.,J.P.'s.)

The Schoolmaster Adroau.—Joseph Willmott, teacher of the Dargaville public school, appeared to answer a charge of assaulting John Wills, alias Racehorse Jack, at the Northern Wairoa Hotel on the previous day, but as it was proved that Wills had followed him about calling him "the old schoolmaster," and used other provoking language and behaviour, the case was dismissed. Mr Willmott then asked the Bcuch to explain why a case of his, Willmott v. Campbell, had been struck out on Thursday. The Bench : That is tbe usual course when there is no appearance. — Willmott: But I had privately arranged with the Resident Magistrate, who pro mised me he would write to the Messrs Dar gaville, asking them to adjourn hearing the case till this day, as for certain reasons I objected to them hearing the case.—Mr Dargaville : The letter was received, but the Bench could not entertain it. The case had been previously adjourned by private arrangement between you and the R.M., and, contrary to tbe*usual ptactice, which is that such an application should be made in open Court, and wc declined to perpetuate such an irregularity. If you were allowed to dictate what justices should or should not hear your case, the defendant would be entitled to object to the R.M., whom he may sup pose to be a friend of yoms. Such imputa tions should not be encouiaged by the K.M. or allowed by the Bench. —Mr Willmott then complained that the constable had beeu impertinent to him.— Coustableßourke explained that he had only declined to fill up a summons which the schoolmaster applied for against Wilis, because he refused to pay the fees, aud also that the costs of the summons in the case of WillnioU v. Campbell were not yet paid. The Bench considered the constable (who sometimes acts for the clerk) was justified in refusing to issue any process of the Court unless the fees were previously paid.—(Correspondent.

TO THE NORTH.

"70 miles north ot Auckland, where the climate is semi-tropical. Gras-i all tho jcar round; no growing o£ crops for winter feed required. l*o and see tho Country! It is a Tourists 'Inn. No going to sea; by steamer up tho Auckland Harbour, thence across tho Helensvlllo Port age by Railway, and again by steamer up the Beantiful Kaipara Harbour into thoOtamatea ltiver.—Fare, 15s Bd,"

This was the heading of a circular re lating to Colbeck's special settlement, which was put iuto my hands, and induced me to take a run up to see the country. It is truly a tourist's trip, leaving Auckland on Monday at 3 o'clock, the steamer City of Cork landed us at bivcrhcad at 4.30 ; wc then took the traiu for Helensville, where we arrived in time to partake of a good tea at Host Walker's commodious hotel Westayed here the night, and started Dy the steamer Minnie Casey next morning, and arrived off Batley at 11.30, proceeded up to Curtis's Point (where there was a large barque load ing junk kauri), discharged passengers and cargo, and returned to Batley. At this place a large steam Hour mill has just been etected, the model and plans for which were sent from England, together with the plant, which is the most complete I ever saw. There are two pairs of stones, and all the latest improvements. Everything is done by machinery. The building is three stories high, and built iv the most substantial manner, with a con crete floor for the basement. There is a large corrugated iron stoic adjoining. At present the wheat will be got from Oamaru, and the Hour will be sent to Northern Wai roa. Near the mill is the Otomatea Hotel, which is fitted up aud furnished in lirst-class style. The bedrooms are large and airy, the walls and ceiling being of polished kauri, with suitable mouldings. The bar, dining-room, and sitting-rooms are all of polished kauri, with heavy mouldings and paunellings to match. A regatta is to be held here ou March 17 (see advertisement in another column). Batley will some day be a favourite watering place. The Otamatea P.iver here is two miles wide, and surrounded by cliffs so as to form a complete basin. There is a sandy beach all around, with any amount of oysters, and the scenery is very pretty. Turniug the corner at Batly we proceed up the Arapoua River, on either side of which the white limestone cliffs reminds one of the white cliffs of Dover. This river is about three-quarters of a mile in width, and is extremely beautiful. The headlands every here and there arc nicely rounded, and covered with light bush, the fern ar.d cabbage trees being most con spicuous. Right ahead is seen a bold bluff, white and chalky in the face, and covered on top with dark green bush._ Opposite is a pretty promontory running into the river and dotted over with white houses. This is Pahi, where the Pahi river now enters the Arapoua. On the opposite side of the Arapoua is Mr F. Coates' house, esconced in a grove of pines, -with a large orchard in front, while on the other side of the Pahi from the township is Mr Jackman's well-known farm. From this junction of the river can be seen homesteads and clear ings in every direction far and near. Papa roa, Matakohe, and part of Maungaturoto all come into view. The rivers are about half a mile wide, and to show their depth, I may state that the large barque Welling ton was laying at anchor off Pahi loading junk timber. There is 20 fathoms of water in some places. Proceeding up the Pahi, I was shown Upton's farm, of 100 acres, for which £1,200 had beeu offered, and refused. Jackman's is 1,000 acres iv extent, and said to be worth £10 per acre. Such i 3 the quality of the land. Next, the Qreenhill's farm comes into view. This is the part of Captain Colbeck's Tokatapu

esbate. Maize was the only crop now sanding, those of the laud having been newly ploughed. The house commands a view of the river which is very pietty. We were very hospitably received by Captain Colbeck, and I need hardly say, made to feel at home in this mansion in the bush. Now I am not going to say anything about the laud, only this, that all those in search ot good land should visit this' block. The new settlers by tbe British Empire, could not do better than visit the member for Marsden at Tokatapu, or better still, call on his agent at the South British Buildings. Tramp.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Education was held this afternoon, the fol lowing members being present: Messrs J. M. Clark (chairman), S. Luke, J. M. Darga ville, T. Peacock (Mayor), F, L. Prime, and Col. Haultain. Executive Committee.— The report of this Committee was as follows; "The Committee have authorised the acceptance for the lowest tender (Mr Alex. Keyoe £355) for enlargement of Mount Eden School. The Committee have authorised an expenditure of £20 upon improve ments to the teacher's dwelling at Tauranga. In the case of the deposit for feited by the lowest tenderer for the addi tions to Newton West School the Commit tee recommend that £20 (two-thirds of the amount) be returned to him, but that the Board should cause it to be notilied for the information of tenderers that on no account whatever will any similar concession be made in future. In" accordance with the resolution of the Board the Committee have prepared a pro gramme for [the eleven scholarships (eight district aud'three open) to be offered for competition in December, 18S0."—The report was adopted. An Expected Educational Grj.nt.~- The secretary reported the receipt of a letter from the Education Department at Wel lington, requesting the Board not to incur any liability with respect to school build ings, in excess of the sums in hand, until the returns asked tor by the Government, had been received aud fully considered.— The Chairman pointed out that before the despatch of this message from Wellington the Board had decided to proceed with works, the aggregate cost of which was estimated at £14,000. The Department must have been in possession of that infor mation before the letter which had justbicn read was written.—Colonel Haultain said that perhaps it was in consequence of the Board's action that the letter had been for warded.—The Chairman observed that although the plans and specifications for the works had beeu ordered, they had not yet been authorised, and that it would be as well not to do so for some time, lie believed that there was a desire ou the part of the Government to return to the system of dividing the educational grants upon t'ne basis of population.—Mr Dargaville was opposed to any reduction being made iv the amount of the works authorised, lie would rather be disposed to increase them in the face of such a letter.—Tho Chairman said that he would be visiting Wellington next week, and if the division had not been made then he would wait upon the Minister for Education aud urge upon him the claims of Auckland. — After some further discussion it was agreed, " That the Board avail itSi-lf of tlio Chairman's visit to Wellington lo urge its special claims upou the notice of the Government."

Length ok Holidays, Etc.—A letter, enclosing a number of resolutions passed at a meeting of the householdets of the Auckland educational district, was received. Oik; resolution recommended the shortening of .school holidays, another hud reference to the notification of the annual meetings, and a third suggested an alteration in the present mode of electing the Board.— Mr Dargaville expressed his eutire approval of the resolution, which requested a reduc tion in the number of school holidays. The term allowed at present was absurdly long. —Mr O'Sullivau (Inspector of Schools) said that the reason of this was to allow young teachers who had been studying hard, an opportunity of qualifying themselves for certificates.—The Mayor presumed that such an exceptional indulgence would be unnecessary in tho future—Mr O'Sulli van said that there would not be such a strain in the future as the majority of the teachers who had been studying would obtain certificate*'. He did not think that sch a long term of holi days should be allowed in future.— Seme discussion took place on the subject of advertising the public meeting, and the reasonableness of the resolution was ad mitted. It was resolved to forward a reply staling that provision had been made with respect to two of the matters referred to, aud that with respect to tho third, viz., the mode of electing the Board, it was already determined by anjAct of the General As sembly.

Tho two important events in the life of man aro when be examines bis upper lip

and sees the hair coming, and when he examines ihc top of his head and sees the hair-going.

The Prince Imperialist's Uniform— RIiCOVEKY OF THE WOUND-PIERCED CnoTHiNa in which He Met His Death. — Colouil Villiers found the Prince Imper ial's uniform, or at least an agent sent by him succeeded in doing so for him. Klaas, the agent, was brought up in a Boer family and speaks Dutch fluently. Klaus went to the neighbourhood of the kraal where the Prince was killed. Here he discovered, by careful inquiry, that Tabango, the man who slew him, had been killed at Clundi, lie was of the Bonambi regiment. Klaas had some difficulty in discovering the rela tives Tabango, who had the uniform of the Prince, but by various means succeeded in finding the different parts of the uniform in different kraals. lie brought a patrol j acket, riding-breeches, leather waistcoat, shirt, belt, revolver, an ammunition pouch with twenty-one rounds in it, and a small bag with some coins. All the cloths, except the breeches, were pierced in front with numer ous assegai holes. The revolver is smashed. It appears he was wounded first by an assegai thrown fiom a distance of about ten yards. He emptied his revolver at his enemies who closed too quickly to reload, so he shied the revolver at his nearest assailant aud drew his sword to defend him self. The Prince's watch has not yet bceti discovered. The Zulus deny ever having seen it. Them can be no doubt about the identity of the uniform, except the shirt, which I believe belonged to one ot the escort. Klaas interviewed one of the party who attacked the Prince, and it is wonder ful how any of the white men escaped at all. The Zulus discovered them approach ing long before they reached the kraal. Before they had off-saddled the Prince and his party were hemmed in on two sides and affairs were brought to a climax by the Basuto discovering the Zulus in the long "•rass. Had it not been for this none would have escaped. The Zulu stated that the Prince's horse bolted and broke away as he was trying to mount.— Con: Natal Mercury.

Tho newP.C.S system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to tho public. It has been a great success in _ ydncyand Melbourne, and -when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment whore the goods aro marked low to ensure a rapid salo must be a great gain»r. G. and C, sell their drapery, millinery, andc'othing at such prices for cash us gives tho buyer tho advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without tho risk of being called upon to bear portion of the loss should tho year's business prove unsatis factory. G. and C. will aim to retaia tho con fidence which t' c publii have hitherto shown them, and aro determined to give tbo pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co operative pace, just tlio samo as though they mado a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carptts, floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding, and general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a di-count of fivo por cent, will bo allowed to those who pay at tho time of purchase. Hav ing roalised the entiro valno of the stock during tho lato cash sale, the present stock is NEW a»d veky ciihaply bouoiit. An - inspection is invited.—Garlick and Chanw 11, City Hall Furnishing Aicado, Quoen-atreet Auckland.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1880.



A p old rail-splitter in Indiana put the qui etus upon a young mail who chaffed him upon his bald head in these wortjs: "Young man, when my head gets as soft »s yours, I can raise hair to sell."



"Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies to look at the Fresh Lot of Wondorful Bargains at tbe top ot tho column, Ith page.—W. H. Sampler. WANTED, a Young Girl for house work.—Apply at once to Mrs Gardiner, Karan;ahapeßoad, Newton. WANTED, a Boy, about 14 years of oge.-G. D. Burke, Bellows Maker, Wakcfieldatreet. \\T ANTED, Apprentices for Dress- W making.—Mrs Rogors Dressmaker, Cook-street. WANTED, a iirst-class Barmaid for City. Apply Star Oflico. W Aft TED, a Girl to do Housework.— Apply Cottage of Content Hotel, Vic tTia-street. WANTED, a good Cook aud Laundress, where another servant Is kept.—Apply, by letter, Mrs L, _ hronfrled, Thames. WAftTiiD, a respectable Man for a run.—Apply at this ofllce. "AN TEDr a Boy who can Milk.— Apply at the Anchor Hotel. ANTED immediately. Two Pairs Sawyers ; Piis up and ready.—John Smyth, -yva'takerei, WANTED, a single young Man to drive a Cart.—Robert Bigbam, Epsom, close to Junction Hotel.



Wanted. WANTED, a strong Girl for housework and Nursegirl.—Mis Waters, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a Boy for a Farm, about 14, one who can milk and ride -a little preferred.—Apply Mr. Cairns, Mangere, by Onehunga. WANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful in a small family.—For address apply Star Office. WAN TED, a strong Girl for housework. Mrs Waters, Upper Q»een-strcet. WANTED, a strong Lad to milk and make himself generally useful on a farm.—Aply to George Lendrum, Queen-street I WANTED, a good Machinist ; also, two good Bench Hands.-Prince and Davy, Gown Boot Factory, Grey-Btreet. ANTED, a General Servant about 17 years old.—Mrs Close, Seafleld View Road. . VX^ANTKD, a Gentleman of ability and Vt experience to proceed to Tainnaki nnd District as Canvasser for the N. Z. Accident Insurance Company.—Pergonal application to tho Manager 12 and 13. N. Z. Insurance Build ings, Auckland. T\7ANTED, at Hannafoid's Registry, V ' TTpper Queen street, a Nurse-girl, for ono gentleman's family. WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-street, a Cook, and laun dress, (gentleman's family). WANTED to Purchase, a Snider Car bine.— D. Evitt, Gunmaker, 211, Queen street, opposite Market-hone. WANTED a Youth, about 16 to 18, for Counting-house work. Good references equired.—Garliek Si Cranwell. ANTED, a" Partner for the " New Zealand Pun" Newspaper; ono who will manage and edit the paper. — For further part'culars to " New Zealand Sun" Ofllce, Glou- Co3ter-street. Chrletchurch. V\7"aNTj_D, for St. Mark's Church, Vv Remucra, a Soprano and a Bass, to completo a quartette. Duties: Two Sunday services, servieo on special days, and ono weokly rehearsal.—Apply, stating terms, &c, to tho Organist of tho Church. WANTED, by a respectable young man (a now nrrival) a Situation as Book-keeper or Clerk; good references fromlast employer.—Apply, by letter, to "E. 5.," Star Office. WANTED to Rent, a Nice Three or Four-roomed Cottage within 20 minute!)' walk of tho city.—Address "Good Tenant," Star Office. WANTED, two Rooms on ground floor ; In tho neighbourhood of Grey or Wakoficld-street proforrcd. —Apply to Mrs James, Grocer, Wakefleld-street. Al_W_Tl_NOWNT^Ladics' hest Kid Boots (sewn), 7s: Children's Strong Boots, from 3s Od.—Mrs W.Whitohead, Milliner, Newton. WANTED, any Quantity Fat Poultry. G. Hulme, Butcher, Quoon Street, opposito Market. WANTED to Pent, a Two or Three roomed Uouso near tho city.—Address "R.T.," this oflico, WANTED, to Let, in a Private Family, one or two Furnished Hodwh. with uso of Piano.—-To- address, apply this Offic.. ANTED, by a Married Man, a Situa tion as Groom and Gardener; ton years' oxporiouco ; town or country.—For addre-s apply to James Canine, Fruiterer, Karanga hape Hoad, Newton. ANTED, Tenders for sinking Well at Newmarket, per yard, in rock —For parti oulivs apply at Captain Cook Browery, Ncwmarkot, up to Ist March, ISSO. YY/'ANTED, by lady and gentleman (in V T good locality). Furnished Hod room and Sitting-roam, with Board, also Gas and Bath. Tonus: £l">0 pr annum. — Address "Per manent," Star Office. WANTED, within ten minutes' walk of Queen nnd Victoria-streets, a small clean Cottauo of four or live rooms.—Apply " H.J.C.." star Oflico. W "ANTED, within a mouth, a 10 or 12 ---roomed House, notable for a boarding house; good locality ; Harrack Hill preforcd.-- Apply^' Beta.'' Star Oflico. \I7 ANTED to Sell, a Privy (or Closet), ▼ V r.oarly new; vry large; nuw down in four p cccs ; prici 35s.—Mr E.W., Windsor Castle, Parnell. \\7 ANTED, by a Widow"Lady, a Situ » v ation as housekeeper to two or three gentlemen, with good references.—Apply this 011100. XT/ANTED to SELL immediately, a v T Grocery Business, doing a good cash trade ; a sp'cndid chanoa for a man with small means ; terms easy.—Apply Star Ofllce. WANTED, a Dairy of good Fresh Butter and Kggs; highcßt prico given, ash on do'ivory.—Dcdwood Store, Ponsonby. YTTANTKD to Sell, really good Second- V V hand Buggies; singlo or doublo hooded, or open also, two Kirst-Class Phaetons (new at Crowthm-'e Victoria Stables. WANTED, a Teacher (married man), for a Country Township School undor ho Board.—Apply early to Box 33, Post-olllco. WANTED to Purchase, at once, a four or tlve-roomcd Cottago. In good repair, with a fair-sized allotment; must bo within ten minutes' walk of Queen-street. Nc'sonstrect, Cook-street, or Vincent-street preferred. Prico not to exceed £2.vj (cash).—R. C. Greenwood, auctioneer. Queen-street. WANTED, the Public to know that John Crocker lias Opened his Now Foot and Shoo Shop, in W. Uesloy-strcct, a few doors abovo Hewin l-ros'TMait, and opposito United Servleo Motel, 110 hop. sby high-class work manship and lowest possible rates, to secure a share of public patror.age. \\T ANTED KNOWN.—Having made a VV rise. lam prepared 10 pay all my Creditors twenty shillinfis in tho £.- John Smith Billiard-room. United Service Hotel. ANTED to Sell, a Superior Billiard tible.—John Smith. Billiard-room. United Service Hotel. Qncen-Btrect, Auckland. ANTEIFKNOWN. — The Glasgow Hom-o is re-opened with an entirely new Stock.—W. 11. JACOBS, Boot and Shoomakor, (lato Klncaid & Co.) WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingle*, Houso blocks, Paillngs, Posts, Bails, and Firewood in their yard, Custonihouse-streot West, opposito end of Hobson streot. N.B.—Tho increasing dsmand for Whito Pino hns induood them to arrange for a constant supply. Y*T ANTED KNOWN a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweods; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of The Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor. 106. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GoldlbJ T V Timbor Merchant, has Removed to his New Promises, Lower Albert-street, opposito the Dock. Having erected Largo Sheds tho Timber will bo always under cover, so that the publio |will bo supplied with Seasoned Timber at the lowest prices. Board Timber always In oisck, also Baidwood Timber for Wheel wrights \\ J ANT E D X N OWN TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced In Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly Instal ments, at L. 11. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 105 Quwn St.. opposite Savings Bank. STEADY, industrious 7Wheelwright would bo glad to hear of employment, town or country.—Address J.B , Star Olllco. A THOROUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Want, or anything whero steam-power is used, such as deep-lift pumping machinery. Brick Machinery, Brew eries, &c, &c. Would havo no objection to drive a Portable Kngino and Thrashing Ma chine, and keep same in repair. Highest home and Colonial references given.—Apply Star Ofllce. Education. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days :—January 27th, April 12th, July 6th, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2, JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. 1%/T R HENRY RO W E TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somkrset Flack, Howe-stroot. , . THE undersigned begs to inform the Publio of Auckland tnat he has Opened a GYMNASIUM AND SCHOOL OF ARMS IN TBE PARNELL HALL. Thero will bo taught all sorts of Gymnastics, uso of Floret, Broadsword, Bayonet, etc., after the most modern and best piinciples, such as have been adopted by all professionals from the High School for Gymnastics in Germany. It. U tho object of this system to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and facu'ties of the same, to render it strong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by the greatest perloction of the physi cal condition. . Thero will bo at present tbrje different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to 14 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: Free Exercises, a proper Walk and Carriage, JumpiDg and Running, Gymnastic Plays, Exercises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc. To open, THURSDAY, sth February. Terms 15s per Quarter. 2. Fcr Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tues days and Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. There will tie Taught, besides the above-mentioned: Trials of Strength, Trapeze and Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: 15s per Quarter. 3. For Gentlemen, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10 p.m. In addition to above-mentioned : Horse Kxercises, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February, Terms: £1 Is per Quarter. G. ZURN.



For Sale. T RA R E CHANCE. Kich Agricultural Land, Contain ing Fine Kauri Timber. FOR SALIC, GO acrss Splendid Land, in the Patiah a "joining CaDtaiu Colbeck's celebrat d Property. 1 bis Land is at the Junction of the Maungaturoto and YVnipu main trunk road. Fronting the road the Land is level and ex cellent soil, at the back there is valuable Kauri Timber. A bargain for Cash, as it must he sold to settle up a 'J rust Ebtate. Title —Crown Grant. Apply at once to Publisher at tho Star Office. tp OR SALE, Family Residence in Nelson street ; eight rooms; on allotment 66 x2O feet; good orchard. Terms liberal.—J. Burtt, Cook-street. jjlOR SALE, Heavy Draught Entire as Horse; quiot and staunch in all work, and a sure foal getter.—George Lendrum, Queet street, Auckland. BJAOR SALE," one 6-horse power Steam as Engine, by Hornsby and Son; also, Thrashing Machine, bj; Marshall and Son, Tar paulmg, Tools, &c, in good working order. Also, the Pure-bred Clydesdale Entire Disraeli, 3 years old; tha Thorough-bred Kntlre Treg geals; the Thorougb-bred Entire Ishmaelite.— Apply S. C. Caulton, Albert Hotol. FOR SALE, a New Seven-roomed House and fivo acres Volcanic Land, fenced and subdivided; well planted with trees; 2J miles from Queen-street. Price, £175.—Apply Star Office. I E N T! LENT! Prime Pickled Salmon White Herrings And Ling Fish On Sale at G. MOODY'S & CO., Queen-Btrcet, Onehunga. 13 0 11 ROY C A NOE.-Good Kauri JLYi Canoo for Salo; price £6. delivered in Auckland : 12 feet long, 29 inches wide ; mast, ltigeail, rudder, paddlo. &c—Address "1t.," Box 2. Thames. EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE.— Houses to Let, furnished and unfurnished. —Oliver Mays, Post-office Street. CHANCE for Speculators and Work ing Men. Everyman ought to be his own land'otd In Newton.—Allotinentß, 33 x 105. £15 to £30 each, only a few are now left; 20 mlnutos from town.—S. Worms, Land Agent, Nowton; or Pullens's, Fruiterer, Queen-street. __fl __ t0 £I°W LENT, on Building Society dW L\J principles, or on other torms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Beo List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven por cent, allowed on moneyj deposited tor Investment. rpANKS. TANKS. TANKS Iron Tanks, now landing ex ' British Empire,' for Salo cheap. Apply to W. CRUICKSHANK, Commerce-street or Mechanics' Bay. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE FOR SALE, Ex 'Briiisii Empire': Sauces Pickle 3 Fancy Biscuits Ked Herring Ling Fish Japan Blacking Cornflour Starch Mustard Black Lead Cocoa Chocolate B.Sper. Cundles Gurrants Eleme Kaisins B. W. Soap Split Peas Sultanas Glycerine do. Thumb Hluo Tapioca Chicory ■'olagga Juico Soda Crystals Sardines Shell Almonds Bottle Salt Salad Oil Kirns viacaronl Currie Powder C. ushed Sugar Vermicelli Curb. Soda Lolliee.allkir.ds Marmalade Gel. Lozengoj Also, Union Scales [Lawn Mowers ICrockery Horse Bakes [Dun. Cji-nsaclcsl&c., &c, &c. HULL B[{OTHERS, GENERAL IMPORT, EXPORT, & WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. N.B.—Solo Agents for J. Craig and Son's G:nsgow Whiskey. 110NDED STORE IN ALBERT-STREET. r\ N SALE, Ex 'BniTisii Empire' & Late Arrivals : 10J boxes Sultana Raisins 10 cases Ling 50 cases Cornflour 20 cases Vestas (Bell & Black) 20 cases Vettus (It. 801 l & Co.) 20 packages Blacking (Day & Martin) 20 cases Mustard (Keen's) 22 cases Starch (O. Jonos & Co.) SO cases Table Salt 5 cases Biscuits (Gray, Dunn, & Co.) 16 Weighing Machiucs (Avery's) lo frames Sheathing and Pooling Fo!t. TO ARRIVE, Pirn ' Earl Granville' & ' City of Qceijec ' 5 hhds Hollowaro 13 cases Bedsteads 10 tons 8.8. H. Bar Iron 30 cases Keen's Mustard and Blue 10 ensos Currants 15 ca'es Ling 50 cases Glucose. T. 11. HALL & CO. r\ N SALE, DUNDEE CORN SACKS, MUNTZ'S PATENT METAL, 10 and 18 oz. BEST MACHINE-PICKED OAKUM. 11. B. MORTON. To .Let. TO LET.—A young man having a nice Cottage in Upper Symonds-street would let it to a quiet couple, Free of Rent, for his board and lodging.—Apply to Robertson Bros., Uppor Symonds street. I I .O LET (furnished), two seperate Rooms L fit for working men, with or without board. Mr Purchase, Chapel-street, two doors from Aloxandra Hotel. mo LET OR LEASE, Larsc Commodious Store, with Ten-stall Stahle, next Bank of New Zealand and opposite National Bank Wharf and Willow-street, Tau ranga. Terms Easy. For particulars apply to JAS. BODELL, Auctioneer, Tauranga. Meetings. A SPECIAL MEETING of Operative Masons will be hold in the Working Men's Club on Saturday, the 21st instant, at 7.30 sharp. Lost and found. LOST, on Sunday evening, a Small Flat bottomed DINGY from buoy off Timber Company, painted White and Green inside. Finder will bo rewarded.—Apply Star Office. 17.0UN1., a Sheep, in Queen-street, last " night. Owner can havo same on applying at No. 55 Stall, Market, and paying expenses. "tTAS. REWARD.—Strayed, from the JL" Onehunga run, one dark brown Pony Cob. lyrs. old, under II hands high, branded B on left shoulder.—Anyone giving information that will lead to his recovery to Mrs Gordon, Onohuiiga will receive above reward Board and Residence. A VACANCY for one Gentleman at Exonia House, Upper Hobson-street. OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per week (single room)._ 25s Art Unions. ART UNION (nY permission) OF VALUABLE WORKS OF ART AT DKCCURCY'3, 260, QUEEN STREET. 40 PRIZES. PRIZES. 40 PRIZES. 200 TICKETS AT 10S. First Prize, Four Water-colour Drawing by F. B. Gihbs, Melbourne, £15. Circnlars, with list of prizes and other paction ar3, obtained on ap llication to J. R. DeCOURCY. Personal. T> E R S O J. A L. If —. Freney, who left Mill-street, Liverpool, with his family, accompanied by Kobort Far rell, will send his address to " Alpha," offloe of t/hi_ r.A.T.fir. hA -will hfi.tr nf an old friend.



Public Notices. "OELIEF FOR THE POOR IN JA. JERUSALEM. RahblHurwitz,whose'stayjhereis|llmlteato|ahout a fortnight, will gladly receive Subscriptions in aid of the permanent establishment of a SOUP KITCHKN for tho present distress in tho Holy Land, and to relieve the numerous helpless now constantly flocking to thij city to end their days. Rabbi Hurwitz carries credentials from the British Consul, testifying to the merits of his Mission, Subscriptions in aid will he gladly received by Messrs U D. Nathan aud Co., E. and A. Isaacs, P. A. Philips and Edward Lewis. mi) THE GENERAL PUBLIC. NOTICE. 11. SURMAN.in thanking the public for their support while in business in tho Auckland Market, for tho last six years, begs to inform them that he has Opened PREMISES IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD, where they can be supplied with Fruit, Vegetables and General Produce, at the Lowest Current Prices. Note the address— H. S U R M A N, Karangahape Road. _&_j__ CJPECIAL NOTICE TO V**§?S^_. CONSIGNEES PKR SHIP #jftS||gS^'BRITISH EMPIRE,' FROM All Cargo for which Delivery Orders have not yet been obtained at <iur ofllce is now being Stored at Consignees' Risk and Expense. CRUICKSHANK & CO,, Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 20,1880. ,rKI intTELLINGTON AND tfW&tfSi&s. »▼ WANGANUI LINE \wffiK||S> OF STKAMERS. dSSHSSi The __ 8> RANGATIRA, Captain Harvey, Will leave Onohnnga for Taranaki, Wanganul, and Wellington on TUESDAY, 21th Instant For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 10, Queen-street, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. __**£__ "OARQUE ' LOCH URR,' iQ?P^i -P FROM LONDON. jBBlSfflHK^ All Accounts against barque H-— ' Loch Urr' must bo rendered in duplicate to the undorsgned by 12 o'clock TO MORROW (Saturday), tho 21st instant, or they cannot he recognised. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limited), Agents. £3,000 . w ° B T H EARTHKNWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRBT FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr h A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in fc Q Great Variety. 5 g Also, landing, ex ' British Empire,' large 0 1 additions to my Stock. ffl < __ An early inspection Is invited, especially Of £ 3 some Parian Statuary. j» 2 The Goods aro very Choice. n H Largo shipments to follow by ' City of § £ Quebec' and ' Mcreia' from London. H to ° S Sel'ing Prices aro such as will induce q o Cu-tomers to extend to mo a continuance d g of their favours. 2 ■q My Agents in London, thoroughly conver- o f, sant with the wants of the Colonies, are | < thereby enabled to pnrchase (for casb) to 2 2 the best advantage. p 5 EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET. 11th February, 1880. T3ONDING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to inform Importers.Mer chants, and others having dealings in Bonded Goods that having purchased the Bonding Stores at present occupied by Messrs G. and E. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at tbo end of tho present year, and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to late proprietors. HULIi BRO THERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen we have to thank the Dublic for tbe Bupport we have received in the 311 st, and hope that tho Eamo may be continued ;o our successors. _ G. & E. LEWIS. Auckland, December 11,1879. A BREAK will leave Lendrum's Stables r_L for tho HUerslie Gardens To-morrow Saturday), 2 p.m. sharp.—H. Brenan.Seoretary. MR. G. C. WILSON, late Chorus master of Opera Company, is open for Sngagement as Pianist or renor Vocalist.— Address to care of Eady's Musio Warehouse. AF E IMPERIAL E, QUEEN-STREET WHARF, AUCKLAND. The above will be OPENED on and after this Into for Refreshment and Luncheon. J. GRIFFITHS & CO., Proprietors. Auckland, January 29,1880. ITERY HANDSOME MOTTLED V KAOKIOHESTSofDRAWERSandBHD _OOM SUITES at h w prices for cash. The ibovo artioles aro well made and universally dmired. WILLIAM NORP.IE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. V-OTICB OF REMOVAL Mr Wm. Parker, recently In business as Vheolright at the Junction, Epsom, begs to in orm his customers and tho public generally that 10 has REMOVED to Newmarket, opposite Mr 'oarce, Blacksmith, where he hopes, by strict .ttcntion to business and civility to those who oay favour him with their patronage, to obtain . fair share of suopport. Address: William 'arker, Wheolright, opposite Railway Station, lewmarket. vr O T I C E Ladies, bear in mind that Williams' Is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and imallGoods. A splendid assortment of Ladies Jnderclothin- ; Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice ot of Nock Frilling, all prices from Id yard, and ot of Gilt Broochos, Ear-rings and Lockets, rom Ist 0 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, root of Grey-Btreet, four doors above Marko entrance, opposite Dampler's. Open till 9 p.m. V-OBEL'S T-kYNAMITE. The Travelling Agent (SiR Gorman) of the Nobel's Explosive Company (Limited) Is now in Auckland, and is prepared to give information especting the uso of Dynamite. Mr Gorman will also wait upon any En ;ineers for Road and Harbour Boards, Con ractors, &c, having work in hand requiring a mwerful explosive. Nobel's Dynamite, having been greatly re luced in price, is now the CHEAPEST (as well is tho SAFEST and MOST POWERFUL) Ex .losivo in use. E. PORTER & CO., h.gents for tne nobel's explosive Company (Limited). VyARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON 3egs to inform his friends and the public he has •esumed Business in the Old Premises, known is "Thomson's Temperance Hotel, and hopes .y strict attention to business to still merit the mtronage he has always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. ■vr O T I C E. GAS REGULATORS. GAS REGULATORS. some's patent gas regulators. Gas Accountsßeduced3oto4oPer Cent Sole Agents for New Zealand: A. & T. B U RT, DuN RDI N. Our representative, Mr, A. H. Waddell will ao in Auckland at the beginning ot next week [23rd), and purposes introducing the above through the meoium of the ga3flttlng trade, is his stay in Auckland w.ll be limited, early application for the above will be necessary to ■ecure his immediate supervision. Full infor mation given regarding them on communicating with his address, Albert Hotel, JUST RECEIVED, A Small Shipment of Goods in Ladles', Gentlemen's, and Children's, 'the Boots are made by eminent makers, and are worth inspec tion. C.W. has the Best and Cheapest lot of Goods in town, and the best variety to. pick from. Note the address: C. WESTPFAHL, BOOTMAKER & IMPORTER, 127, Queen-Street, Auckland.



Public Notices. T3E CHARLES BURTON'S ESTATE. Pending Final arrangements for Winding-up this Estate, THE BUSINESSES, Both in Parnell and Quei__.-3trbet, Will be carried on, as usual, under the Manage ment Of Mr. CHARtES BURTON. C. J. STONff, 1 Trn ...., G. V.. OWEN, I T™stecs. TWT O T I C E. Ladies and Gentlemen,—Being compelled, through ill-health, to retire from Business, I beg respectfully to solicit a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on mo for the last fourteen years to my successor, who will carry on busine'S with tho same staff as myself, and at the same shop. Yours truly, C. LAROCHE. KYBER PASS PAINT AND PAPER HANGING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned having Bought the STOCK, GOODWILL, and PLANT of C. Laßoche, Painter, «_c., &c, Kyoer Pas?, and having engaged the services of his staff of workmen, intends carrying on business in connection with the Building Trade, and hopes, by strict atten tion to business and moderate charges, to obtain a share of patronage hitherto bestowed on his Charl.s Layer would ca'l attention to the facility with which he can undortake General Repairs by having the whole staff* of workmen under his own supervision. A General Stock of Hardware, Ironmongery, Nails, &c„ will always be kept on hand, at town Pf CeS" CHAS. LAYER, Builder. BURGESS, • SHIPPING and FAMILY BUTCHER, Having taken over the business lately carried on by Mr J. Tucker, hopes, by civility, cleanliness and strict attention to business, to receive a con tinuance of the Bupport so liberally awarded to his predecessor. Families waited on for orders in town or suburbs. Note the Address— NEAR THEATRE ROYAL, QUEEN STREET. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours ot Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m. GO TO BATH to Roth's Pnbllo Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. Victoria - street East. Charge, ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, leßh and hair brashes, combs, respirators, soap, fto .Seleot bath-rooms (private) for Ladles every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling. Please note the address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cneap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auokland TMPORTANT NOTICE. The undersigned begs to notify that on SATURDAY next he will havea Choice Supply of Prime Beef, Mutton, Veal, Lamb, and Dairy fed Pork, which will be sold at low.bt possib'e prices. Cash purchasers will be very liberally dealt with. ARTHUR WOOD, AVellington-street. •QTOCK -TAKING -[BARGAINS!}- TTfILLIAM TJATTRAY, In preparation for Stook-taking, has REDUCED the PRICES of his Large Stock of SUMMER COSTUMES, SILK JACKETS, SUMMER SKIRTS, & PINAFORES, which he is now offering at such prices as must effect a Speedy Clearance. SILE JACKETS, Reduced from 57s 6d to 35s Ditto Reduced fro_n £5 10s to M ia Ditto Reduced from £10 10a to £7 SUMMER COSTUMES, Reduced from 17s 6d to 10s 61 Ditto Reduced from 27s Od to 19s 6d Ditto Reduced from 12_ t0..0a Ditto Reduced from £5 to £3 7s 6d BUMMER SKIRTS. Reduced f/om 7s 6d to 3s Ditto Reduced from 9s 6d to 6s 6d Ditto Reduced from 12s Gd to 8s 6d PINAFORES, „, _ _ Reduced from 7s Gd to Is Gd Al W. RATTRAY'S COSTUME, MANTLE, MILLINERY, AND General Drapery Establishment, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen Street, Auckland (Opposite tho Bank of Now Zealand). Municipal Notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND, WATER supply charges. ORDINARY DOMESTIC. Ratable Value, not exceeding £12 10s, 10s per annum Ratable Value, not exceeding £100, 4 por cent, per annum Ratable Value, not exceeding £200, 3 per cent. per annum Ratable Value, exceeding £200, 2_ per cent, per annum Ratable Properties, meter supplies, Is 6d per 1,000 gallons Ratable Properties, steam engines, at per horse power, £1 per annum Shipping, steam boilers, Is per ton Shipping, other supplies, 2s per ton. Extraordinary supplies at prices, particulars of which may be obtained on application. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, February 16, ISiO. Volunteer .Notices. T-v ISTRICT ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, February 19,1880. Under instructions received this day, Colonel Lcokie will Inspeot the whole of the Volunteers of the City of Auckland on MONDAY next, 23rd instant, at 7 o'clock p.m. sharp. Major Withers therefore requests that Officers commanding corps will have a full attendance of their Com panles at a quartor to 7 p.m., and form in column by seniority. Every member is requested to attend Parade in Full Dre3s Uniform, and with Arms and Accoutrements. E. WITHERS, Major, Commanding Militia District. IVTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT JM ARTILLERY-A BATTERY. Attention. — The Battery and Band will Parade at the Drill-shed for Annual Inspection by Colonel Leckie on MONDAY EVENING next, the 23rd inst., at a quarter to seven o'clock p.m. Uniform—Full Dress, with arms and accoutre ments. Every Member of the Battery and Band is requested to attend. By order. QR.-M.-SERGT. E. HEIGHWAY, Secretary. Gazette in Bankrutptcv- IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of a Deed of Arrangement of Charles Burton, of Auckland and Parnell, Baker and Confectioner. Take notice that, by a Deed of Assignment, dated the 18th day ot February. 1880, made be tween Charles Burton, of Auckland and Parnell, Baker and Confectioner, of the first part, Captain James Stone and George William Owen, of Auckland aforesaid, Merchants (throughout the said Deed called 'the said Trustees," of the second part, and all the Creditors of the said Charles Burton of the third part, the said Charles Burton conveyed and assigned, all and singular, his real and personal Estate, Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Stock-in-trade, Monies, Credit, chose and choses in action, and all other his Estate and Effects, whatsoever and whereso ever, unto the said Trustees, their heirs, executors, administrators, and assignees, upon trust for the benefit of all the Creditors of the Sf.id Charles Burton, as by the said Dead pro vided : and that the said Deed has this day been filed in the Office of the Supremo Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland. Ai d further take notice that a Meeting of all the Creditors ot the said Charles Burton is hereby convened to be held at the Supreme Court- House, Eden-street, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, the tenth day of March. 1880, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for tho purpose of assenting to the said Deed. Dated this 19th day of February, 1880. RUSSELL & Dfl-VORE, Shortland-street, Auckland, ._.. Solicitors for the said Trustees. Dividends. ~icr o T I C E. In thb Estate op William Kincaid, lately trading in Queen-street, Auckland, as "W. Kincaid & C 0.," Boot and Shoe Sellers. Notice is hereby given that all Creditors of the above Estate must send in their Claims, duly proved, to the Trustees, at tho Warehouse of Messrs McArthur and Co,, Queen-street, Auckland, on or before THURSDAY, the 26th instant, preparatory to a Dividend being de clared. No Claims will be recognised by the Trustees unless so proved and lodged with them. Dated this 12th February, 1880. F. LARKTNS ) CO. FLEMING G. 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I ■ Tenders. ' "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS WHANGAREI CONTRACT. FORMATION PKRMANENT WAY AND BUILD INGS. WHANGAREI-KAMO RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Wellington, 19th January, 1880. WRITTEN TENDERS will bo received at this office, until NOON on WEDNKSDAY, tho 25th February, 18S0, for tho above contract. They must bo addressed to ihc Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works, Wellington, and marked out side, " Tender for Whangarei Contract." Plans and Spcelflca'ions may bo seen at tho Publio Works office, Wellington, on and after Wednes day, 2lst January, and at Whangarei, Auck land, Grahamstown, Christchureh and Dunedin, upon arrival of tho first mail after that dato. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received it presented at any Telegraph Ofllce by NOON of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form aro lodged at any of the abo 'e-named offices by tho same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender Is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to he in favour of Vie Receiver QincraVt Deposit Account on']/, and not to bearer or order. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOBN BLAOKETT, Engineer in Charge, North Island. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAIL WAYS. TENDERS FOR FILLING SCORIA Aff MOUNT SMART BALLAST PIT. Tenders will bo received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, March 3rd, for Fill ing .. c >rla in Railway Trucks at Mount Smart Ballast Pit. . pecifioationß to be seen at tho olllco of the undersigned. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. PREMIER GOLDMINING COMPANY [(LIMITED.) HTenders are invited for tho Purchase of the Pumping and Winding Machinery, as it now stands, on the Golconda ground, at Coromandel. Tendors will be received not later than FRIDAY, 27th instant, at the office Of the undersigned, where the inventory may be seen. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STODART. Shortland-street, Auokland, 20th February, 1880. DE CHARLES BURTON'S ESTATE. SEPARATE TENDERS Will be received by the undersigned On or Before Noon of Tuesday, feb. 24, For the FREEHOLD PREMI3ES IN PARNELL, Now occupied by Mr. Burton; Together with goodwill of business and all necessaries for Carrying on an Extensive Bakery Establishment. Also, for the Goodwill of THE QUEKN-STREET BUSINESS, With Leasehold Premises, Fixtures, Etc. Full particulars may bo obtained of Mr. Charles Burton, on the Premises or of tho undersigned, C. J. STONE. ) ~ r „., aa _ G. W. OWEN, f Trustees. m O BUI L D E R S . Tenders will ho received until MONDAY, at Noon, tho Ist of March, 1880, for the Erection of a Villa in Park Road. Plins, etc., to be seen at my Office. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect. South British Chambers. TENDERS will bo received until MONDAY, the V3rd of February, 1880, for the Erection cf a Villain Carle ton Road. Plan?, &c, to be seen at my office. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect, South British Chambers. TENDERS will be received till 4 o'clock on THURSDAY, 11th March, for the Erection of a Banking-home, in Auckland, for the Bank of New South Wales, The lowest or any tender will not necessarily he accepted Plans and specifications may be seen at tho Bank of Now South Wales, Auckland, and Tenders are to bo addressed to the Manager, endorsed, " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMSON, Architect, Christchureh. mO CARPENTERS |AHD JOINERS Tenders will bo received at my office until TUESDAY, the 2ith, at 12 o'clock, for Additions to tho Star Hotel, Newton (labour only). JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. m O BU ILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, February 25, for the Erection and Completion of a Shop.and Dwelling House in Ponsonby. EDW. BAKTIiEY, Architect. TFHAU DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders will he received by the undersigned ap to 6 o'clock p.m. on MONDAY, 23rd inßtant, for tho Supply of GOO Yards of Scoria Ash. For particulars apply to JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman. Whau, February 20,1880. TV. O BUILD E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of THUR DAY, February 20, for the Erection and Com pletion of a Villa Residence in Alfred-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo GASFITTERS. Tenders will ho received up to noon on MON DAY, the 23rd instant, for Gas and Water Services in a residence in Pitt-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. rp O BUI LDE rs; Tenders will be recoived up to noon on THURSDAY, the 26th ot February, 1880, for Alterations and Additions to the O.d Wesleyan Chapel, High-street, to convert it into a Besi dent Magistrate's Court, and Offices for Stamps. Deeds, and other Departments of the Govern ment Service at Auckland. Drawings, specifications, and general infor mation at our offices, Queen-street, Auckland. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, ■_-■_. .-.___ Architects. February 13,1880. m O B UILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon ot SATURDAY, 21st instant, for the Erection of a Dwelling-house in Beresford-street. Plans at office. HENRY G. WADE. Architect. No. 7, South British Chambers. Prospectus. T> R O S P E C T U S. CALEDONIAN UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). To be Registered under "The Mining Com panies Act, 1872") Capital, £6000. In 0000 Shares of £1 each. Of this number 250 Shares are to be considered as paid up, and are reserved by the Promoters, by whom all necessary expenses for the forma tion of the Company will be paid. Of the remaining 5750 shares 730 are reserved for the Company, and 5000 shares are offered to the public at 20s per share, to be paid as follows • rSftft Bh_! h, n o . n OS application, 3s to be paid on 2nd March 1880, 3s on 2nd April, 1880, and 3sT oh 2nd May. 1880. 'J he sum so paid to be considered as part of the capital, and to be devoted to tho payment of the purchase money. No future call to exceed one shilling per share per month. This Company is to be formed for working the (atone time) famous Caledonian Claim; and as it is necessary for the mine to be worked with out delay, the Share List will close on tho last day of February, 1880. Applications for Shares will be received by Messrs Frater Bros., L. Melhose, R. McDonald Scott, R. Kennan and H. J. Leo, Thames; D G Mac. onnell, Insurance Buildings, Auckland! Auctions. PJIHE STOCK and FURNITURE Ad vertised for Sale, by auction, To-morrow, at the Residence of Henry Lees, Esq., Mount Albert having been disposed of privately, the Sale will NOT take place. nUNTER & NOLAN. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. * G. W. BINNEY HAS been favoured with instructions from Doctor Smith, of Roslyn, Romuera, ; to prepare for sale, at an early date, on account , of his leaving the Province. > The whole of his Modern and Useful House hold Furniture, selected by tho owner i r from flret class London Houses. Catalogue of which will be ready In the _ course of a week. G. W. B I N N E V, Auctioneer. . • iv [Continued on Fourth Page.] ■