Mr Hurst at City West.

VOTE OF NO-CONFIDENCE

CARRIED.

Pursuant to announcement Mr W. J. Hurst, one of the representatives of City West in the General Assembly, addessed his constituents In the lecturo hall of the Young Men's Christian Association Build ing at 7,30 last evening. Tho hall was trowded to excess.

Mr Burst, on making hiß appearance, carrying books and papers in his hand, was icccivcd with miaglcd cbcers aad hisses. He took a scat upon the vacant platform, and then a long and rather awkward pause ensued. Some incertitude oppcared to pre vail between tbe member and the meeting as to Who should take the initiative in pro posing a gentleman to act as chairman. A person by the name of Walker who appeared to be labouring under strong excitement created some diversion by ob serving in a loud, but huiky voice, that Mr Staines should support his friend on the platform, so tbat he might assist to remove the stains from his name. After some further chall from the same quarter Mr G. W. Heslop proposed and Mr J. M. Lennox seconded, that Mr G. W. Binnc'y should take the chair. Mr G. W. Blimey: No thank you, I decline. Mr Neylon proposed that Mr W. Swauson should assume the chair. Tho proposal was greeted witlrloud cries of "No Kat," and "Dr. Lee."

Mi- Whitehead then proposed, and it was seconded , that Dr. Lee should take the chair. The proposition was received with favour, and the Doctor accordingly took the position assigned him. rl^he Chairman, after making a few pre liminary observations, said that it would be his .duty to take up a neutral position. He hoped that he would be able to accord that degree of justice to the speaker that would meet with the approbation of the meeting. (A voice : " Not to a rat.") He concluded by remarking that he would leave his friend like Daniel iv the lions' den, aud he hoped he would come out just as safe. (Cheers and laughter.) Mr Hurst* Gentlemen electors of City Wcst-I thank the Chairman for the happy allusion he has made. It is quite in accor dance with his usual ability. On more tlwn one occasion I have had the pleasure of meeting him—sometimes in opposition—but I have always found him a courteous gen tleman, and he hat only done himself "jus tice by the way ia which he has introduced mc to the meeting, I regrot that I have caught a little cold, and my voice may be weak, but if you will give me a little con sideration, I will set before you facts which will demand your serious attention, First of all I will read the address which was preseuted to me somo time since by a deputation. (A voice : No, don't read.) Kindly give me a fair show ; it ia the right of an Englishman. (Mr Walker : Yes, you'll have a fair show, but not a bit more.) I accept the assurance in tho courteous terms in wliich the gentleman has been kind enough to state it. During th* 20 years I have resided iv this place I have never known a member asked to meet his constituents before. (Mr Walker :It won't do, Hur6t. Iwon'thaveit. Great laughter.) Most of you are aware of the fact that a short time ago a deputation of electors presented me with an address, re questing mc to call you together for the purpose of informing you of the reasons which I considered suliieient to justify me in transferring my support from the Oppo sition to the Government party. The ad dress stated that various reasons had been .set forth as the cause of the course I had followed, and further, tliat numbers of my constituents, in accordance with a request forwarded by me from Wellington, had re frained from maturing their opinions on the matter till I made my personal explanation. My task is a difficult one—not because there is a paucity of reasons, butrathorowing to my inability to place them before you in the same strong light in which they pre sented themselves to me at the time. Bc sidew, as you can well suppose, there is a kind of inner life in the Assembly, and a hundred and one circumstances are con veyed toyou, many of themiusuch a manner that it might be construed as a breach of honour to declare them; and I don't know tliat if I did any public benefit would accrue. Still, with your kind patience and forbearance, which 1 feel snro such an im portant step at so critical a juncture in your history will command, I shall endea vour, in fact I feel certain that I shall be able, to present to you only too good aud sufficient reasons for taking the bold action I felt it my duty to do. And as some now present were assent ing parties at that meeting which unheard condemned my conduct, in ignorance of the facts, or at best on au ex parte statement of them, I will follow the example of the barrister when pleading the. cause for his client and appeal to you as a jury and ask you to dismiss from your minds any unfavourable impression you may have received in order that you may impartially and without prejudice listen to my statement and arrive at a correct con clusion. This appears to me the more necessary because one, if not both, your newspaper correspondents, from whom you chiefly gather your information, were strong partisans, and perhaps naturally, however unintentionally, a complexion was given to my conduct which the facts did not warrant There are still among you a few violent and unreasoning partisans who have told me since my return that no statomout I could make, or arguments however forcible I could adduce, would convince them that I acted wisely. Por thoae persons I quote a few lines from Professor Clifford's essay on Conditions of Mental Development:—" A mind that would grow must let rto ideas become permanent oxeept such as lead to notion. Towards all others it must main tain an attitude of absolute receptivity— admitting all, being modified by all, but permanently! biassed by none. To become crystallised, fixed in opinion and mode of thought, is to lose the great characteristic of life, by which it is distinguished from inanimate nature—the power of adapting itself to circumstances.

The speaker was bore interrupted amidst loud cries of "ordsr," "chair,' and "put him out." The Chairman appealed to tho good sense of the meeting. He bad not the pleasure of knowing the name of tho goatloman who was disturbing the mesiiug. (Laughter). An Elector : I move that that man be put out.

Mr A. Black : I second that Mr. Hurst, however, resumed: Now I must refer for a moniont to tho deputa tion to state that Mr. Thompson, tlie chief spokesman on that occasion, was not at the meeting of electors referred to, as such an erroneous impression might have been conveyed to some from the report; and further, I wish to state that I had not the slightest intention to "fence," aa it has been put. On the contrary, as is customary to a written address, I had prepared a short written reply, and must confess I waa com pletely taken aback at what appoared to me the dictatorial action adopted by tlie deputation, which, even after receiving my jissurancc that my answer was not an at tempted vindication of my conduct, still declined to accept my reply unless given in the form they required. Sir, numbers of the deputation had already condemned me nt the meeting alrcndy referred to, therefore the impression I think reasonably conveyed to my mind was that the professed purpose of tlie address, and that which I kievr in fluenced many electors to sign it, was not the real object of some of tiw deputation. They actually passed a condemnatory resolution at the time I was discharging my duty in Wellington. Mr. Walker : You never discharged your cuty at Wellington, (" order") 1 say he r.ever discharged his duty in Wtlllngton, (uproar). Mr. A. Black :— Dr. Lee that is Mr. Walker.

Mr Walker: And you're old Sandy Black (Roars of laughter). Cries of « Turn him out."

Mr Staines : You can't turn him. out. Mr Walker : I am an elector of City West and I claim my right to express my opinion.

Mr Black: "Turn him out."

Mr Hurst, who had been patiently awaitiog his chance, now went on :— But I will not further refer to that meeting, as I feel persuaded all right-thinkingpersons must regret the unjustifiable course it pur sued quite as much as I considcrthose mem bers of Parliament ou^ht to do who signed the telegram then read. I will not canvass the motives that induced them to send it but it looks to mc as if its etYect was to in fringe somewhat on the freedom of Parlia ment. Of course it is quite a proper, legi timate and desirable thing for a constitu ency to express its opinion on any particular subject engaging the attention of Parlia ment, but to put it in its mildest form it is a new aspect of liberty, or rather I should say subversive of it, for a knot of members to endeavour by such means to influence the judgment of one of their brother members.

Mr Mason : You sent a telegram yourself to that meeting. Mr Hurst: I beg to state I sent a tele gram to Mr Masclield pointing out that it was unwise until I was in a position to ex plain my conduct, and asking the electors to suspend their judgment, [Another scene of confusion ensued].

The Chairman : Gentlemen, I wish- Mr Hurst: No ; it's all right. Mr Walker : No ; it isn't, all light unless you resign. (Geuer3l laughterj. The Chairman hoped the electors would quietly hear their worthy member. Mr Walker: You mean our unworthy one. (Laughter). Mr Hurst: Now I will address my self as fully and frankly as I pos sibly cau to the transactions of tho session. A. dissolution had been granted to Sir George Grey, the Premier. The issue submitted to the country Was most clearly aye or no confidence iu_ the then Government on principles of certain Liberal measures announced by them in the Go vernor's speech. Now I at once confess that if I had deserted that Government or deserted these principles I should desei'vo your censure. No ono disputes that I loyally supported the Government. I seconded the address at the request of Sir Geo. Grey, who was good enough to pass too Haltering observations upon my effort. Mr Walker : That's a lie. (Con fusion and loud cries of " put him out," amid which Mr Hurst sat down, after exclaiming: " Unless that person is put out 111 not go on.") Mr Napier formally moved that the dis turber should be expelled.

Mr Black seconded. Mr Beaumont: "He has promised to be quiet for the rest of the evening." Mr Hurst: I felt some ditliculty in refer ring to what even then had assumed in my mind our very grave financial conditiou, but Sir Ceorge Grey solved my trouble iv a very courteous "and proper mauner, which did him credit iv my eves, by saying, "Hurst, speak tlie truth a3 it appears to you, I want nothing else." I may add I did all I could to achiovc -victory for the Government, but without success. As you know, they were defeated by ono vote. It is a matter of notoriety that that vote was Mr Vincent Pyke's. Now there was no member who better understood the posi tion of parties than this said Mr Pyke. He gave his vote deliberately and mado no secret of the chief motive wliich in fluenced him, narueiy, to got rid of Sir Geo. Grey. The antagonistic motion had been carefully framed. It was against "tho Ministry as at present constituted." The object was well understood to lie to meet the viows of some Otago members who did not desire to condemn Mr. Macandrow. A caucus waa held to consider the possibility of a re-construction in terms of the resolu tion, but it was evident that the resigna tion of the Premier meant that of the whole Ministry. The Promior was asked to with hold liis resignation in order to discover if there was any means whereby the ditliculty could be overcome. However, at tlie next caucus we were informed tliat the Premier had found it necessary to tender his resig nation. Now I desire that you will fully realise the position. The Govornmont had been ejected by a majority of two after an appeal to the country and a vory keen party light, lastead of adopting what now ap pears so plainly to have boon the duty of the party, and going into an honourable Opposition, unwise counsels prevailed, no doubt largely ow Ting to the heat of the mo ment, and to this last false step I attribute tlie breaking up of the party. It may be truthfully said that after the formation of any Government there are sure to be dis appointed memliers of the party, to whom the personnel of the Government is highly objectionable. At this particular time it was very industriously circulated that, pro vided Sir Geo. Grey would retire from the leadership in favour of Mr Maeandrew, Mr Pyke, Mr Downic Stewart and a host of others would immediately joiu the party. Sir Geo. Grey displayed a noble spirit anil made a great sacrilicc in relinquishing his position, and at a caucus Mr Maeandrew was appointed in his stead and undertook the position, at the same time expressing that which many felt, his utter tinsuitability for the position, but, as he himself put it, that if it was part of his duty to command the Channel lleet and the party wished him to do it he was theirs to command. A com mittee of ten was selected to manage the affairs of the party ; they in their turn it was understood would elect an executive of three, with whom all power would rest. The three selected were Mr Pyke, Mr Montgomery nnd Mr Sheehan. Air Mae andrew gave a notice of want-of-contidencc motion. Usually Governments decline to proceed with any other business till the disposal of such a motion, and generally arrange that it may be gone on with at once. But the Government contended that as a majority of the House had placed them on the Executive benches they were entitled, to be allowed sutlicient time to develop their sincerity in the Liberal measures de manded by the country by placing their bills before the House, also to express their opinion in respect to the financial condition ot tlie colony and submit their views on Native ail'airs; and, acting on tlie precedent of the late Government, they declined to treat the notice other than as (inordinary one. As such it stood low down on the order paper, and there w Tere no means whereby the point could bo raised except by refusing supplies, which, as you are aware, is an extreme measure, only resorted to under constitutional government on some very grave and important question. After more than a fortnight had been uselessly frittered away, at enormous cost —about £30 per hour, not to refcrJ,to the public inconveni ence—in response to a letter from Mr Mae andrew as leader of the Opposition the pre sent Premier made the very reasonable pro posal to accept the no-conndence motion on the following Tuesday. Strange beyond conception, the oiler was declined, although the Opposition were utterly powerless to force it on sooner. Then followed tlie miserable expedient of obstruction, great skill being displayed to create the impres sion in the minds of the people tliat the Opposition were justified in the course they pursued. Meantime Sir Geo. Grey's retire ment, and the still more important declara tion he had beon induced to make before the House that he would form no part of any new administration from his side of the House, had failed to attract a single vote. In fact the plot became perfectly apparent that these representations had ocen made use of for the purpose of reducing the late Premier to the rank and file of the party. True Tomoana, after hearing Mr Bryce sable and straightforward statement on Native affairs, in which he undertook to hand back to Parliament the power over that immense uncontrolled expenditure wliich had been wielded by Native Ministers—in fact, laid the axe at the root of all the personal go vernment that had existed, the first step towards the destruction of the Native Office, that bane of the colony, from whence, in the opinion of the masses of the people, the bulk of our troubles in connec tion with the native population has arisen— left the Treasury benefice because he could see no good to the native population from such proposals. Sir, an institution of this description, that has been feeding for such a length of time on the vitals of the com munity, will not be allowed to die out quietly. lam greatly mistaken, however, if all classes of tho community will not yield tho prosent Native Minister willing homage if he succeeds in tlie arduous task he. has undertaken, of reducing the enormous unprofitable expenditure in this depart ment and placing our rotations with our native fellow subjects upon a more satis factory footing than they have been for some time past. Now let us summarise the position n-s it appeared to me. Sir George Grey had resigned the leadership of the party, and, to quote his own words to Capt. Golbock, so far as he was concerned ne was free, and he had nothing else to expect from him. But it is contended tliat at a caucus I had bound myself to make no coalition with the Government party. All I can say is that if I entered into such an obligation I did so unconsciously. Rumours were in circulation that the Government party had made overtures to some of the late Ministry, and I understood any obscrv ationsin connection with tho question of coal ition to apply to them. But, sir, very impor tant circumstances had transpired since that meeting. Sir Geo. Grey's declaration that he woxud form no part of any new Govern ment drove me to consider the impossi bility without him of forming any Govern ment from the Opposition that would com mand tlie confidence either of the House or country, and I felt convinced that if only two members left tlie Government side on its formation a much larger defection would take place from the Opposition under the same process. I therefore said that to continue a useless and senseless opposition in the then admittedly embarrassed condition of the colony was only wantonly sacrificing the best interests of the people in a light wliich chiclly involved tlie question who should occupy the Treasury benches. Many days —I think eight—before I undertook to support the Government, or had any com munication with them, I addressed myself to Sir George Grey and expressed my great dissatisfaction at the course being pursued, especially after the startling and serious statement of the Treasurer. His reply was, "Well, Hurst, lam not satisfied myself." I then stated that I contemplated exercis ing my own judgment. He replied, "I cannot blame you; lam sure you will act wisely." (Laughter).

Mr Walker (in apparent amazement) : Oh my God, you act wisely. You're a fraud.

Mr Hurst: Look hero, you'll have to go out, you know. You will perceive I recog nised a duty to Sir George Grey, and, as I thought, discharged it and left myself free. I likewise owed a duty to the party, and the following letter which I addressed to

I the leader, Mr Vincent Pyke, that I dis charged it: — Wellington, October 31st, 1879. My Dear Sir, — Allusion having been made to the fact that I failed to give I I notice of any defection from the party with which I was recently acting, and as you . were one of the these members appointed to direct its affairs I should be obliged to yott * informing me if I did not intimate my in - tention some eight days prior to Friday last ) that I was going over, and whether you I intimated that to the other members of the i party.—l am &c, W. J. HURST. * I received this reply :—"3lst October. * Dear Sir, —In reply to your note of present date, [we went over on the 25th * and this was six days afterwards.] ' I am bound to say that seven or eight days before you went over to the Government, you intimated your intention of doing so, and I intimated the matter to the Committee and other members of the party.—l am Sir, your obedient servant, Vincent Pyke. Mr Walker : That was always a fraud. The Chairman : Really this language is most intolerable. I do hope (to Walker) that you will behave yourself as a gentle man ought to behave himself. Language like that is not tit for this company. Mr Ilitrat continued : I have to regret that Sir Georgo Grey miist have for gotten the conversation referred to and havo been ignorant of these letters or he would have done mc the same justice he did Capt. Colbeck. I should much regret placing myself in a position to merit his dis pleasure. I believe that sticking to what is termed a party is a virtue ; but if that feeling is carried so far as to lead men to sacrifice tlie interests of the t'c*tlntry When no groat principles are involved tlicii tliat virtue becomes a, vice. Tho late leader admitted that so far as Liberal principles were concerned all waa gained that he could desire. Parties were so evenly balanced that tho deadlock could only be determined by a sacrifice from one side or the other—and entertaining the opinion, on reflection, which I have expressed that tlie Opposition ought to have accepted the decision of the House and loyally helped the Government to pro coed with the urgent work of tile country, I felt it to be my duty to give them such aid as I could. Let mc explain to you that an honest and fair Opposition has becrt held to be almost as much a part of the Government of the country as the Government itself. Just think of the power it wields. No measure can pass without its assent; in fact, any half-dozen members of tlie House combining to obstruct any particular measure can almost ensure its defeat. Then ngaiti, an honest Opposition can save the Government from their own supporters, as ft great deal of the support given to most Governments lias much of interest beneath it. You will, many of you, recollect the celebrated decla ration of Sir Julius Vogel that ho hail been compelled to speud n million aud a half of the borrowed money in order to obtain sup port. Now, as n people we havo been badly intoxicated with this public works policy.—[A voice : " Certainly not in Auck land. "1 —and the Assembly, as a reflex of us, has been in much tlie samo condition, with this addition, that interest has succeeded in destroying tho wise and prudent safe guards and chocks that surrounded the original proposal, such as that the districts wherein the expenditure was incurred were to lie rated to make up any deficiency tliat existed between the net returns and tlie inter est and sinking fund on tlie coat of construc tion. Any such deficiency is now n colonial charge, and bears very hardly on some parts of the colony which have not been favoured with n large expenditure of the borrowed money, such aa tho North portion of this Provincial District. Yet there tho people arc called ou to contribute equally with more fortunate dis tricts to make up the present enormous deficiency. This scheme, like most of those dreamy speculative theories, which, if you believe tlie enthusiasts who generally with catching and entrancing eloquence launch them to the world, promised by this time, Aladdin-like, to pour wealth, happiness and prosperity all around, has fallen miserably short of the wild expectations indulged in by its propouudcr. We have a magnificent estate, and have in many most skilful ways > succeeded, perhaps not altogether disin- , gcnuously, in trumpeting it to the monetary world, who have mortgaged it to an unparal leled extent. We have bcendisposingof partof it, and now tliat the greater portion of the best available landis gono and the demand for tlie balance has ceased, wc arc drawn to : look our liabilities straight in the face, (A voice :" We will repudiate them.") The evilday isuponusandcrushing taxation must be submitted to. We have sown our wild i oats, in lavish expenditure, in high depart- i mental luxuries ; now reason and prudence will force itself upon us. As lam confident '. repudiation will never enter into the minds . of the people of New Zealand, it will re- i quire all their endurance as it will demand i all the skill and patriotism of her public i men to tide over tlie next two or three years ; of our life. The colonists on their part will • require to practice self-reliance, have to re- i linquish many agreeable luxuries, and help J the Government in their efforts of economy, i And it appears to mo the policy of the Go- ; vernment ought to be one of severe re trenchment in every department, possibly < giving some up altogether, decentralisation, i and a fair determination to see returns for 1 the money already invested before launch- i ing out further. These objocts can only be ( obtained by practical men of known careful i administrative ability, supported by a j powerful following and a loyal, able nnd i honest Opposition, who will esteem country • before party. Constant change must be i avoided. I feel tlie deepest regret tliat I I have felt it incumbent on me thus gloomily ] to picture your financial position.^ I will be rejoiced if Borne one will satisfactorily < prove tliat lam in orror. I should have i been glad if some older nnd more oxperi- < onced financier had undertaken this task, c but I will not shrink from my duty however , disagreeable. I speak under a sense of the • responsibility attaching to my utterances, i the more so as some so-called authorities, who arc unable to sec far into the i ftituro, undertook to charge the Treasurer j with under-estimating the revenue and 1 over-estimating the expenditure. Now, so i far as the year haa advanced what do tho i painful facts point to ? That ho has over- j estimated the income by some £300,000, 1 and I have little hesitation in stating that i the liabilities have exceeded his estimate. You would sec by the papers that a miUion ( of Treasury bills had already been issued. < Our finance is no difficult problem. Wc i havo a population of some 420,000 people. , You oil know that large snms of English « and other capital is invested here on mort- 1 gage; it is supposed to amount to about ! twenty millions. But I will not dwell on i that, although it ought to bo borne in mind, j The interest on our public debt amounts in : round numbers to above a million and a : half. Already our taxation is £6 8s Id ; per head of the population per annum, ■ whereas in England it only amounts to : £2 18s lid. Now, how docs our public . debt compare with England and the colonies ? £ s. d. Now South Wales 1C 1C 11 per head Victoria 19 7 11 do. England 23 4 0 do. New Zealand 02 13 8 do. Surely these figures must cause the most thoughtless to pause and consider. At any rate I must admit it has cost mc more dis quietude than I would like to confess to. A leading colonial paper (the "Aus tralasian'), from which I quote, tstatcs that it is impossible to think without a shiver what would bo the consequence of a par alysis of production and a stagnation of prosperity such as at times visit a com munity. At this stage a man in the body of the hall mounted a bench and amidst yells of laughter began making pantomimic signs to the Chairman.

Mr Hnrst was proceeding to refer to the Land Fund when he was once more inter rupted. Mr Black: Mr Chairman you arc not doing your duty. Here the irrepressible Walker rose to a point of order, but had only got as tar as, " All I've got to say Mr Chairman," when his voice was drowned in a general uproar.

When quiet was restored the Chair man said that it had been suggested to him that if the unseemly conduct were continued a motion would be made for the adjournment of the meeting sine die. Mr Hurst attempted to resume his speech, but was again assailed with yells, groans, and disorder. Mr Eyre ; There are only two or three individuals interrupting you (to Mr Hurst.) Mr Hurst: Well, you come up here and attempt to speak, and you will find what the difficulty is. The Chairman : Really it is very uufair for you to make these disturbances after Mr Hurst has invited you here. Mr Hurst: No, they invited me here. There is a requisition The Chairman : But you did not respond to that requisition. Mr Hurst: Ob, well, don't let us discuss that matter now.

Cries of "chair."

The jets of both gaseliers were suddenly turned down low at this stage to the con sternation of the more orderly portion of the audience.

Mr Hurst : It won't do to tamper with the gas. It is very serious. You had better open the door. The gas was then turned up, and after wards a lad re-lit some of the burners which had gone out.

Mrlsapier appealed to the Chairman to act with more |firmness, as by so doing he would prevent disturbance. The Chaiiman i Then I will ask you to sit down, sir, (To the audience): Are you willing to hear Mr Hurst t

A voice : " We'll give him fifteen mem bers more."

The speaker was just about to resume when he was forestalled by a humorous re mark trom the unwearied Walker.

Mr Hurst: " Now then old man, you are breaking your promise to keep quiet you know—and that fs just what they are try ing me for." (Laughter.) The speaket continued : 1 implore you calmly to think over the statements I httve made before you undertake the responsi bility of ceusurin" your member who took a bold and decided action in the presence of uuexnggeratcd facts such as these. Sir, can the mind realise that in one short year a young colony like this should exceed its income by a million sterling I And what did Messrs Grant and Pos ter's letter in the papers only a few days ago tell us, that all the good land of the South Island has passed from the hands of the Government ? I do not desire, in deference to the wishes of the constituency I have the honor to represent, to undervalue tlie advantages of triennial parliaments, extension of franchise, and re distribution of seats. Still, sir, I venture boldly to assert that I esteem much more highjy the honor of Our adopted coilutry and the credit of the colony ; and I am cer tain that in this matter at anyrato I cor rectly interpret the views of this large and important electorate. A great deal lias been made of the bargain with the Govern ment, and much virtuous indignation waa indulged in, chiefly by our own members tlnd a few disappointed oues from other parts of the colony; If you had been in Wellingtou you could have beheld the miserable spectacle of some of your members fnctioualy opposing local measures for your own good and that of the city gene rally simply because they were entrusted to my care. (A voice : That was old Whit aker.) No; it was Mr Lundon. Sir, I felt pity and pain, but I pass such conduct by with the contempt it merit*. It has been stated that we were to receive a stipulated sum for Auckland, It would have been as unworthy on my part to ask as for the Government to grant any thing of the sort even had thoy the power. We .only asked that which our members have often openly asked for in vain, and which no fair Government onght to deny— that if a statement of the allocation of tlie loan showed that Auckland had not Bliarcd in fair proportion with tho rest of the colony justice would be done to hor, so far as they could, subject to the vote of the House. The other matters contained in that cele brated document chiefly had reference to the education question and tho support of the Liberal measures. In fact, it only assumed significance because of the attempt to compel the Government to produce that which they did uot possess. Mr Swanaon alicwed it to many members, as there was really nothing to conceal in it, and but for the impotent threats made uso of would no doubt have shewn it to all. Having satisfied myself that the Government were propared to give effect to the Liberal measures by wliich I bound myself to you, and huving freed myself in the manner referred to, I agreed to end the deadlock and support the Government to tlie end of that session, I am now quite unfettered and independent, but still disposed to give them a loyal sup _K>rt to aid them in their efforts of retrench ment, as well as ou all measures I consider for tlie welfare of tlie colony aud the pros perity of its people. At the samo time I loci convinced that they will honorably fulfil all tlie pledges they havo entered into in due course. (A voice : JNo.) Sir, the late Ministry havebceu charged with recklessly committing the coun try to a large expenditure in antici pation of the loan, but I consider tlie Assembly nearly as responsible as they were, for they had bestowed the authority of law. They were but pandering to the public demands with questionable prudence, aud I cannot conceive anything that would chock our headlong career but the failure of our credit or tlie anticipation of such a crisis na now seems impending, combined with heavy taxation. 1 was asked to follow Mr Mitcaudrcw. Sir, he was in no way fitted to be a leader of tliat House. Ido not underestimate his ability or impeach his honesty of purpose, but it appeared to mc on reflection bis sanguine disposition ill fitted him to steer this colony through her present trying difficulty. The manner in which tbe Opposition was conducted during his short reign proved that conclusively to my mind. Without entering particularly into the narrow question whether or not Mr Macandrew's past conduct was of such a character towards Auckland as ought to entitle her people to place reliance on him as a leader likely to redress the wrongs under wliich they believe thoy labour, I will refer to one vote of £50,000 roads and works North Island. He moved that tlie item bo stnick out, by way of displaying his affection, nnd voted accordingly,' but felt it to be his duty to support the vote of £00,000 for District, railways.—[A voice: Whore wero you ? Mr Hurst: I did not vote against it. (Laughter) On tlie first division I would not vote at all. You must bear in mind that 1 had honorably bound myself tor the session. Mark you, I was only bound to the Government, for that session, simply to ond tho deadlock, and get the work gone on with. Now, lam as free as anyone.]—l Deed not indicate where they exist. Let us consider some of his pronounced views to discover if they are in unison with yours, and some of his most recent acts to find out if they betray that skill aud prudence calculated to command your, confidence. I know no question upon which City West has more emphatically pronounced its opinion than on the education question. Now, when in dicating to tbe Government the manner in wliich they could do away with the neces sity of taxation, thia was the vote which Mr Macandrow at, once selected for reduc tion, if not annihilation. Next take the important question of immigration, and it has many serious aspects as affecting you so long as prosperous times existed. 'He played the game with wondorful skill. It has been one year we must have railways, then tho next wc must have people to make them. Just look at the return for last year. His greed has dimmed his foresight and clouded his judgmont. And what is the consequence ? A Nomesis is upon him, and the spectacle is before you ot a young colony in the favored part of the year re quiring to spend large sums of public money to relieve the distress. I trust we have seen the worst of it, but I very much fear that the coming winter will find many aching hoarts and empty cupboards condemn', ing the imprudence of those who have undor false representations lured them here. Did ho rightly gauge the signs of the times when he suggested the celebrated cablogram for the 6,000 paupers? Only picture our condition had the Home Government sent them. I will not discuss the wisdom of importing hop-growers to Otago by the steamer Stad Harlem. Sir, I feci strongly an injustice has been done to the working classes in not oxercising a wise, cautious, prudent judgment in this matter at a time when depression was already apparent to the most superficial observer. We had an indifforcnt harvest, wool was at an unprc eedentedly low price, trade was generally, in a very depressed condition, not only with ourselves but over all these colonies, the labour market was well supplied ; in fact every indication boded a coming severe storm. Yet in the face of all that what do we find ? On the 15th February, 1878, the Government telegraphed the Colonial Office as already referred to, stating that 6,000 ablo-bodied emigrants could at once find S^nnancnt and profitable employment in ew Zealand, in addition to large numbers whose passages were being paid by the colony, and on the 28th of same month the Agent-General is asked to increase the number ordered by 2,000 in case the Home Government do not accept the offer. About the same timo costly emigration agents with lengthened engagements were Hcut Home.

Mr Walker here retired to the back of the hall, exclaiming as he did so, "— it I can't stand this I" which was the signal for renewed and persistent uproar.

Mr Hurst: I will give my notes to the reporters. Cries of "No," "Go on." Don't be afraid." "It does you good." Two stalwart figures mounted the benches in different quarters of the hall, and franti cally gesticulated at the chair. One of these demagogues was [carried by sheer force to the front of the platform while the other was inconsistently dragged down by the coat tails. The former individual, who from his dress and smutted appearance appeared to bo a coal-heaver, created great amusement at a subsequent stage of the proceedings by coolly helping himself to a tumbler of water from the decanter in front of the chairman, and quaffing the contents with a look of in tense disgust. During this disorderly scene Mr Hurst left the platform. A lively passage of arms ensued between the people's champion and an ex citable grocer, named Foley. When silence had been restored tbe chairman ex pressed the fervent hope that the meeting would now proceed without further inter ruption. Mr Machattie : "Why, tit's the most orderly meeting I've ever seen ?' Mr Hurst then remounted the platform aud resumed his speech, hut was again inter rupted, when Mr Garrett suggested that the speaker should confine himself to an ex

planation of his reasons for deserting the Grey party. Mr Carr; A number of the people who are taking a prominent part in those inter ruptions are not electors at all.

I The Chairman :If I kuow anything of the duty of a representative I think it is this—to take his own time in explaining his course of conduct, aud uot to be dictated to by any elector, however intelligent that elector may be. Mr Hurst continued : I have adduced suliieient for v'oil to* chaw your own conclusions. It there was one ques tion on which I was pledged to take a more active interest than another it was in the matter of encouragement of local industry. What has been Mr Mac andrew's consideration for your welfare in this respect ? WhV f Sir George Grey, his own colleague, could not have thought it of him, for he asked the Minister for Public Works if ho would call for tenders for tile construction of some locomotives. Mr Oliver replied that the rolling stock ordered from Home by the late Government was suliieient to last for the next years. We have much skilled labour, and a quan tity of it could with advantage have been manufactured here. Only mark the pro gress of New Zealand with her Pulman cars. In England they are in use only to a very limited extent. Here is profligate expenditure if you will; when they cached tho colony they were found to be too large to pass through tile tunnels and had to be re-constructed at great cost. 1 have made these observations in connection with the late leader (Mr Mae andrew) because, whilst it may bo perfectly true that he attained some degree of pro ficiency a- an administrator while Superin tendent of Otago, and undor his sturdy championship that district has benefited from the loan expenditure out of proportion to tho rest of the colony, it appeared to mo as if he imported feelings into the Colonial Executive which, while very suitable to tbe Superintendent of Otago, were not those most suited to the Minister of Public Works for New Zealand. I will now leave the leader of tho Opposi tion, foriu reality he holds that position no longer. No better proof could be adduced of the correctness of my conclusion than the total collapse of the eo-callcd party, said to be forty-two strong, for had thoy been held together on some well-defincdprinciplesthcy would not have fallen to pieces as they did like a rope of sand. I hare endeavoured to explain as fully and freoly as I possibly can that the party becamo no party after Sir Goo. Grey was dosposed, and that tha was wilfully done by certain men with a view of obtaining Ministerial positions for those who were unworthy to occupy them. (A voice : " Cut it short.") Amidst great interruption the gentleman said that he Would cut it short. The Hall Ministry, he conteudod, had jrivea Auckland justice, aud we did not ask tor more thau that. Ho was now as froo as any man, aud his con duct in future would be guided by the acta of the Ministry. lie would take the whole responsibility of kis acts upon himself. He was proud of them, and he thought that if City West would approve of the step so boldly taken at a critical period of four of the party with whom he had acted. (Loud and prolonged cheers, aud counter cheers) In conclusion he would _;ive the remainder of his notes to the reporters, aud they would understand that the frequent interruptions had prevented him from delivering himself as he had wished. They should assist the Governuiiiit in carrying out a policy of retrenchment, City West had never asked for anything. That was the reason why he had been enabled to adopt the course which he followed lost session. He had been thirteen years iv public life, and he challenged any man in that place to say that he had ever been swayed by any per sonal considerations—or any considerations other thau those which he had imperfectly cudcavourod to explain that evening. He had occupied positions before where a sec tion of the public were opposed to him—in connection with the Education, and subw quently the waterworks, but the majority were with him. The day would come when City West would pronounce that ho had acted wisely in the laat session. A voice : Never, (cheers and hisses).

He would not proceed with the balance of bis notes, but would baud them to the reporters. The speaker then intimated that he was prepared to answer auy questiotis that might be put to him. We append the romaindcr of the prepared speech as handed to our lcportcr by Mr Hurst. The description of the subsequent proceedings come after. The supplementary portion is therefore as follows : — Mr Hurst: The only imperceptible

COBBY GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The annual general meeting of the share

holders in the Corby Gold Miuing Company was held this afternoon at Mr F, A. White's ollice, Shortland-strcot. Mr C. J. Stone occupied the chair. The report of the mine manager, Mr Macdonald, was read by the Secretary. It snggested the extension of the low level. It also said that hopes held out last year had not been realised, but improvement was anticipated. The state ment of accounts showed receipts to be £921 9s Bd, and expenditure £1,1113 5s lOd, leaving a balance iv bank of £301 3«i lOd. In moving the adoption of the report, the Chairman said the work of the Company during the year had been purely prospect ing, and as yet there had not beer, any satisfactory results. The amount re ceived for gold was £671, and for crushing £241. The balanco-shcct was adopted. On the motion of Mr T, Mactl'arlanc, seconded by Mr Alexander, Messrs Dockring and Morpeth were re elected directors. Mr J. Waymouth was again appointed auditor, and tho meeting then terminated.

Canterbury Races.

[UNITED PRISS ASSOCIATION.]

CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. Champagne Sta__s, fifteen bots. each with £250 added six.furlongs.

Hon. Campbell's Sir Modred Mr Frnsor's Ln re *... Mr Webb's Virginia Water

Itomeo and the Governor started. Betting even on Sir Modred; 2to 1 against tbe others. Coming into the straight, Sir Modred, Virginia Water, and Lure turned in the comer in a batch. The three raced up the straight. Lure passed the filly at tbe distance post, but conld not catch the winner who was landed by a length. Time, lmin. lOsecs. In the totalisator there were £80 among 33 investors on the wiunor. SECOND DAY. This day. The weather is beautiful. The atten dance on tho ooium) is small, the arriving tiains bringing very few down. Before tho fint raoe started a notice was posted that Fishhook was scratched for all bis engage ments. There was very little betting in the paddock for the first event. Autumn Nursery Handicap. — ssovs. each, with 100-ovs, added : for 2-year olds ; 5 furlong.". Lure ... ... •• ■•■ ■•• 1 The Governor ... 2 Sir Modrid ... .-. 3 Virginia Water also started. Hilarious was scratched. Betting, 2 to lon Sir Modrid; 2to 1 acainst the others. After a broak away at the post, in which Sir Modred, Governor, and Virginia's colours wore very prominent. A staff was effected. Lure and the Governor having the best of it. The two led into the straight. with Sir Modred iv attendance. This order was maintained to the post, though Sir Modred made a strong effort to catch his horses. Lure won by half a length, Sir Modred being two lengths behind the second horse. The time was not takon bofore tolearapk ing. £182 were on the totalisator, and 26 in vestors on the winner.

Easter Handicap of five soys., hundred added one mile : Cambcllo 1 Betrayer 2 Foul Play 3

Le Loup was scratched. Betting 2 to 1 on tho field,

There was a splendid start, Camballo, if anything, being a little iv the rear at the first turn. Betrayer arid Foul Play were ruuning neck aud neck. Turning into the straight, Camballo came up with a tremen dous rush. Foul Play's rider was sitting down and whipping. At second distance, Betrayer was leading, Camballo coming up hard, and after a splendid race he forged gradually ahead, winning by three quarters of a length. '1 ime : lniin. 4G quarter sees. There were £130 in the totalisator, 23 in vestors on the winner.

Example is bettor than precept. It is not in theory but in practice that great truths are established. No laudations.l no teaching, no suggestions can oonvinoe the incredulous, or the sceptical, of the virtues ot oertain things, but let them learn from trusted sources of the ißhrrent, merits of these certain things, and faith soon "follows fawning." The efficacy of Udolpho Wolfe'a S"hied*m Aromatic. Pchnarn= h"R been spokenand written of, but, it i« in th" -'xlMdu-l cures consummated it fln siw 'i jhe3t -award and surest adTOoacy,

Taranaki Races.

[JNITED FKKSS ASSOCIATION.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. The weather wss all that could be desired, la fact equal to summer. There was a arge attendance. Handicap Steeplechase, SOjovh., 3 mile?. Matu .: 1 Harlequin 2 Billy 3 Maiden Platkj of 50 soys, 1 _ miles. Marie Stewart, 3yrs 1 ltobin Hood, 6yrs 2 Penelope, 4yrs 3 Port Wine ran against a post |ou entering the straight, and threw bis rider, leaving the others to win as they liked.

Mr W. Sparco has assumed proprietor ship of the Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street. Mr Spargo is an old Waikato settler, and having beon master of one of the Waikato steamers for nine years, he will no doubt bo well patronised by his up-country friends.

(Continued on the seventh column of fourth page.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 31, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mra PoiTOtt, Uppor Symonds-street. ANTED, a good plain Cook.—Mrs J. C. C. Firth, Mount Eden. WANTED, a respectable lieneral Servant.—Alexandra Hotel, Chapol-3t. WANTED, a Baker; second hand.— Apply Now—tarkot Bakery. WANTED, a General Servaut.—Apply to Mra. Robortaon, Cotelo, Upper Syrnonds-atroet, oppoaito Watarworks. WANTED, a youug Girl as General ScrAantln a small family.—Mrs Stacy Parnoll. ANTED, Three Boys used to tho Oyster trade—Mr F. Williams, Queen- Etrcct Wharf. WANTED,* First-class Timber Measurer.—Union Basil and Loor Co., Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, 20 Men and Boys to scrapo kauri gum.—Apply to IT. P. Barbor, Fort-etreet. WANTED, Stone-Breakers. —Enquire at this oflloe. WANTED" a good Carpenter.-Apply to Mr Jones. Novrmarkct. ANTED, a middle-aged Woman as Gcnoral EorTant.—Apply to Mrs James Buchanan. Mannkau Koad, Parnell: WANTED, Six Pick and Shovel Men. Wages, 7«, to bo paid on the work.— Apply C.-pga-stroot, Nowton. A/* TED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs J. Watts, Bcreaford-itreet. WANTED, a respectable Nursegirl.— Mrs Vivian, Swan Hotel, Moohanica' Bay. WANTED, a respectable General Servant—Mrs Bishop, Nowrnarkot. W" "ANTED, a smart, respectable Youth as oaflhier hi a retail shop—Apply, in own hand writing, to " l'ost-oflloo Box. 106." WANTED, a iirst-elass Barmaid; also Barman for flr.t-clasi) Hotel,—Apply this Offloo. WANTED, Good Girl Servant; must ' understand cooking.—Apply to Mrs ! Wynyard, Grafton Road. WANTED, a young Girl as assistant servant in the country; wagos Os.—Mrs * Hedger, Great North Road, Ponsonby. ANTED, a General Servant.-Mrs Wavtc, Soafleld and Carlton Roads, or 100, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED, two good Carpenters.— John MoColl, Builder. Nowmarkot. A~N T ED, a strong Boy for the '- butchering business.—G. Hulmo, Quoon strcct. ■ TV" ANTED, 20 good Pick and Shovel i V V Men.—Apply at onoo at tho Tunnel, < Waitakerei Railway Contract. ANTED, A Man to look after Horso and Garden, and mako himself generally i useful.—Apply, by letter, to Dr Payne, Pollen- < street, Thames. References. ANTED, a Strong Lad.—Apply at . this offloo. __ 1 WANTED, by Surveyor with instru- ! menu, an Engagement in the Held; 1 good certificates; would tako subcontract.— Address, " Competent," " Evening Post" Oliice, Wellington. WANTED, Visitors " Stokes Point," . Northcote Ray Houso. delightfully j situated. Terms moderate. All particulars ! Webb's Music Saloon, Wolleßley-street. | \\J ANTED, Carpenters to Tender for i T? Work.-Apply to A. Mackio, Royal ' Standard Carriago Factory, Durliam-streot. WANTED, Ladies to remember that to morrow, between 2 and 5 is their day ' forßolooting servants; really good ones will be found at Hannaford's Rcgißtry, Upper Queon stroot, , WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry 1 Upper Quoen-atreot, Cook (Gontloman's ' family . WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Quoon-stroef, young Girl to assist. ' WANTED, at Hanuaford's Registry, Upper Quoon-strect, Single Man to milk and plough. WANTED, Furnished Bedroom and Sitting-room, with nso of Kitchen, at once, within 10 minutes' walk of tho Host olllce. —Apply by letter, or personally, to C.H.M., Kaipara Olllce, W barf. \\T ANTED, Pianos to tune, regulate, or v v ropalr, in town or country, perfectly tnned from ss. N.H.—Pianos bought or ex changed, — Webb's Musio Saloon, VVellssloy -Btreeu_ "\\7ANTED to Sell Two Ladies' Alex- TV andra's.—Apply at Tho 800 Hivo, Short land-stroot. : WANTED, by advertiser, who has spare time of an ovening, a position to post books for tradesmen, at per hour.—AddreEß r; Clerk," Star Olllce. ' WANTED to Kent, a House of Seven or Eight rooms, with Steblo and a few , sores of land, at Remuora or Ellerslio.—Apply , H.F.8., Star Offlco. \ WANTED to sell, Ale and Porter Corks In any quantity.—Webb's Music Saloon, wotlefilcy-streot. WANTED, to Charter a Vessel of from VV 40 to 50 tons.-Apply, Captain W. H. Wilson, care of Hendry and Daoro. . ANTED, to Purchase, a few miuutcs walk from oity, a good fivo or six- • roomed house. Mu»t bo in Rood position. State partionlars to A.M., Stak offlco. \\T ANTED, a Man who can milk and V? make himself generally useful on a ( Farm, and understands tho management of | horsoe.—Apply W. Motion, Western dpringi, , Mount Albert. ! WANTED, one pair Fronch Burr Mill - Stonoe. 3ft. Gin. to -ft. diameter.—Part ington Bros., Viotoria Flour Mills, Synionds street. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheap Boot Shop is now open, Corner of Grcy stroet and Market Entrance. Cash only; no credit to pay for; no book debts. Small pronto . and quick roturna. Como ono, como all, and sco for yourselves. WANTED to Sell, New Waggonettes, Buggies ot various descriptions. New and Seoond-hand Bakers' Carts ; also, a Second hand Spring (art.—A. Mackio. Royal Standard Carriage and Spring factory, Durbam-itroet. WANTED KNOWN, that Kelly and Jobson, Proprietors of the Newton and Ponsonby Omnlbusseß, are preparod to provide 'Bassos at all hours for pionio and ovoning parties; also, other meotings, at reasonable rates. Arrangements can bo made with Drivors, or at tho Stables, Cook-ntreat. WANTED KNOWN, New Store opened at corner of Wellington and Hepburn street. All Groceries of first quality- New Assortment of Glassware and Crockery- Cheap nabordiushcry— All Goods at lowest posslblo prices—Cash trade only.—G. Browning, oorner of Wellington and Hepburn streets. WANTED to Sell, Good Manufactur ing Sowing Maohines (Jones', Howe's and other makers); only a short timo in use ; cost £10 eaoh. Price, £3.— U. B. Young, High- Strcot. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap 'limber can now bo Purchased at the Yards of D. G oldie, Albert^stroet, oloso to Dock. Ho having purchased between 300,000 and 100,000 feot of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will bo prepared to give customers tho benoflt of his purchase ANTED to Sell, really good Second. hand Bugglos; single or double hooded or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new at Crowthar's Viotoria Stables. WANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timbor Company havo on hand such largo stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery "Work, they arc compollod to soil. Now is tho time to build. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks are told. Job lots of Becond class. Face cuts, Slabs, &c. Firewood 2a Gd per load. Sawdust and shavings fco. Vy A N TED KNOWN. Owing to numorous Purchases lately, I am obllged'to let tho Public havo tho benefit of my Largo Stook of Boots and Shoos, at a real sacri iico. Come early and Becuro for yourselves tho Bargains. Best value in Gents', Ladies, and Children's Boote, ever known in Auokland, at the shop of W. Johnston, Victoria-street. ANTED to Rent for a term, a Five or Six-roomed Houeo, with moderate area of ground, within two miles of Auckland. Good supply of water indispensiblo. Site command ing view of FJagstuil preferred. — Address, stating description and terms, C O. Montrose, Evening Stab Office. \\T AN T E l> X S U WJN ' TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. I_one_ Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payabla by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loon Olllce, 165 Quiwn-st.. ODDOsite Savings Bank. WANTED KNOWN.—Edward Cash Practical Tailor, intends removing a an early date to his new premises, Wellesley ; treet, opposite U.S. Hotel, whero ho hopes to meet all his old patrons and friends, and assures i thorn that all orders entrusted to him shall havo i his oareful attention as heretofore. N.B.—A I ilrst-rate stock of Tweeds and Cloths always on land. Gentleman's own material inudo up with care.



Wanted. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kanrl and White Pine, Shingled, House Blocks, Pailings, Posts, Ralls, and Firewood in thoir ' yard. Customhouse-street West, opposito ond ot Hobson street. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for White Pino has induced thorn to arrange for a constant supply. ADVERTISER, o n Shopkeepers and others in and around Auckland, is open to Sell Goods on Commission. —Address, "X." Stab OWce. TO BOOTMAKERS.— Wanted, a good Hand.—A. and G. Brook, Parnoll or New market. rpO TRADESMEN, Shopkeepers aud JL others.—A person In delicate health desires a few hours employment In writing up books or moking out accounts.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Queen-street A THOROUGH practical Engineer is doeirous of meeting with an Engagement to tako charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is used, such as deop-lift pumping maohinory, Brick Machinery, Brew orios, &c., &c. Would hove r>~ o'M^ction to drive a Portable Hn,-!in > in* Thrashing Ma chine, and keep same |Q KOpalS High si homo and Colonial references _;iven.—^.yply Star Office. Personal, . WILLIAM BOND.-IE this should VV meet the cyo of W. Bond, send oddross to your brother James, Saunders' Cottages, Tinakorl Road, Wellington. ___s_n_—«—■______■__■——_s_Bß—_—g ' . Lost and Found. LOST, on Sund*y morning, betwoen Hepburn and top bf Pitt-etreot, One Honi ton Lace Cuff.—Five Shilling* roward on do ivery at Baxter's Store, garaiignhapo Road. LOST, between Parnell and Newmarket, Part of a Gold Barring. Tho finder will bo rewarded by leaving it at Mrs sheppard'a, Parnoll. LOST, ou boarding the p.s. Devonport, n small Toy Tomer with iteel chain round neck.—Finder will be rewarded on having samo at Dr liobartson's, Upper hymonds-stroat. LOST, at Shelly beach, on Regatta Day, a Maroon and Groen Scarf, with Gold Carbuncle Pin.—Finder rewarded on returning to Star Ofitco- RjIOUND, a Log. Owner can have samo IP by paying expenses and Hiving descrip tion.——. P. Connor, Waterman's House. ■fI~_r\BREWARD.— Strayed, from Arch"- JL \J hill, r Small Rod Cow, white star on forehead and broken horn —Anyone returning it to A, Cromwell, Great North Rood, will re oeive tho above reward, A® "I REWARD. -Lost at Stebbing's 3&JL Ho'el, Henderson's Mill, during tho rnoes, a Sliver Huntine Levef Watch with Gold Albert Chain, Greenstone and Locket attached. Numbor Known. If found to bo loft at Stab Oflloe.—John Quinn, Albert-street. ii.1 -, ,- ~,,.; Board and .Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.— Some steady and respectable Young Men wanted as Boardors; a quiai and comfortable homo; at Mrs Forsoman'i, Karangahapo Road, next to Mr Lambourne's Store. BOARD and Lodging for two respect >Uo Young Men in a private residence. Splendid view of the hajbour. Terms mode rate.—Address, affioe of this paper. BOARD and Lodging for two working men, 17s per week.—Apply Walter Ferns, oorner of Newuiarkat-stroet, Newmarket. kivateTboard & RESIDENCE.— iilia Edwards, having token tliat beauti fully situated, newly-built nouße, top of St. George's Bay Road, Parnoll, wishes a f«w Gcntlemon as Boarders. ICvery comfort of a home attondod to. Terms strictly mo-iorato. GO V E R N O R BRO WA E HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodjrfnß 20s per week __u_.e room) _2as For Sala. FOR SALE, at Wc3t Pukekohe, a com pact Farm of 103 acres, with two nouses and 1J miles of Fencing newly erected, adjoin ing Buekland Station. For further particulars apply 10 the proprietor on tho farm. R7IOR SALE, at once, in Ponsonby, a £A Four-roomed Cottage with two allot ments, and facing two streets.—Apply at this office. _ IF INCULN STREET, Ponsonby.—For JLi Sale, Ncwly-bnUt Houae—Fivo rooms, bay window, veranash back and front, good gardon fenced nil round, back yard bricked, registered stove in porlonr, oven in kitchen, &c. Price, fc3fl).—3. Worms, Land Agent, Newton. 1710R SALE, in Upper Nelson-street, J Comfortablo Five-roomed Houso. £? 1 (\ t0 £l m LENT, on Building Society £*y JL \s principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mori^aKee and Loans negotiated. Beo List of Properties for Salo on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Kstate Agent, Vuloan Lane.— Seven per oent. allowed on money, deposited for invoetment. 11l E WOOD, at the Vessel's side, Queen street Wharf. Prices, 8s and G3 Ud per ton.—Apply on board cuiter Cheviot. i 17! ARM of 225 acres for Sale, half-mi/e A. from Drury, excellent toil, well watered, near ltailway Station; small portion bush. Prio-, £i Is por acre.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. NEWCASTLE COAL. TO ARRIVE Peu ' Clara Hargreaves (now due), 300 tons Honso Coa 200 tons Smiths' do. 10 tons Coke 2,000 Spokes (Iron Bark) 00 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & G. WINSTON E. Meeting-. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, oornor of Well, Bloy and Albert streets.— Usual J»ovoitonal Meeting TO-MOlt liOW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. AU are Invited, Now arrivals cordially invited. eg = l— a '■ Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Aot, 187 G." and of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Amendment Aot, 1678," and of the Bankruptcy of William Mc- Donald, a Debtor. This is to notify that William McDonald, of Queen-street, Auokland, Fruiterer, has this day lllod a statement, that he Is _nabl» to meet his engae»menta with his Creditors. The first meet ing of Creditors to bo held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the Bth day of April, 1880, at 11 o'olook in foranoon. Dated at Auckland this Slat day ot March, 18*30. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. William McDonald, Debtor in person. Funeral Notice. J O. G. T. GOOD SAMARITAN LODGE. Members of the above and othor Lodges are reauosted to attend tho funeral ot our lato Brother—Alexander Hunter—from his resi dence, Dovonport-slreot, Parnell, at 3.30 TO MOKKOW. Kegalla : Crape on rifiht arm. By order of tho W.C.T. JOHN C. DAVSON, Secretary. i , - — Sporting. GRAND AUTUMN MEETING To be held at ELLEIISLIE GARDENS, ON MAY atm, 1880, QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. MAIDEN PLATE of lOsovs.; 1 milo and a dis tance ; for all horsos that have neTor won a prir-o emoeding £5; w»ight for age ; entranoe, 30s. HURDLE RACE of 30jovs.: Bocond horso to save stakes: entrance, 2sovs; acceptance. 30s; distanoo, 2 miles, over 0 flights of hurdles. ELLERSLIE CUP of 75sovs.; second horso £10 out of stakes; entrance, 2sov»; acooptance, 3sovs.; distance, lj miles. PUBLICANS' PURSJC of 2*isov».; Gentlemen riders; welter weight for age ; entrance, 3sovs.; distance, 1J milo*. TROTTINO RACE of lOiovs.. ard Sliver Cup; second horso to receiro 2sova. from stakes ; no weight under 10at.; distanoo, 3 iniloj; entrance, 256. CONSOLATION of lOjovs. and valuablo Silver Cap; 1 milo Handicap. HURRY SCURRY of ssovs.; distance, 1 milo; winner to bo sold for £15, any surplus to go to tho funds. All horses to be run under the A.R.C. Rules. April 17—Entrios for tho Hurdlo Race and tho Hllerslie Cup. May 17—Acceptances and General Entries will be received at the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, or at tho Ellorslic Hotel. H. BRENAN, Secretary. B ANJMUKB RACES. 'Busses will run to and from Panmuro for the above Races on SATURDAY next, and will meet each train arriving at Ellorslic from Auck land. To liet. MHO LET, a Cottage in Hobson-street.— JL M. Foley, GroccK'Hobson-street. TO LET, in Norfolk-street, immediately off Ponsonby Koad, a New Well-finished. Six-roomed Hou3o, large, commodious and lofty, with large garden and out buildings; rpo LET,—A Four-roomed Cottage, with Jl Scullery, Grace-stroet, Ponsonby.—Apply, on the Premises. TO be LET at North Shore, a pleasantly situated New House of six room 3 aud kltoaon.—Dudor Bros,, Devonport wharf.



Publio Notices. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. WAITEMATA COUNTY, 30, Wing Gallery, Insuranoo Buildings, Auckland, March 27,1880. Forms of Application to be placod on the Electoral Koll of the Waitomata County Dis trict can be obtained at this ofllco, or at tho residence of THOMAS BEAMAN, Registrar of Elactors, The Lake, North Shore. N.B.—Tho nemos of persons on tho oxlstlng Roll will bo retained, without any fresh claim, if they possess either tho freehold or residential Qualification. Offlca of the Registrar of Electors, Troworder, Wsrkworth, March 29,1880. FORMS of Application to be placed on tho Electoral Roll of the Rodney District can be obtained at this offlce. MATTHEW ANGOVE, Registrar of Electors. _ T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. William Johnston Morpeth, of Welling ton, in New Zealand, Gentleman, claiming as heir-at-law of Henry Douglas Morpeth, late of Auckland, in Now Zealand, Gentleman (de ceased), having applied to be registered as pro prietor of an _staie, in fee-simple, in that Piece of Land situated in the Parish of Waitomata, and County of Kdon, containing soven perches and oight-tenthg of a perch, or thereabout, being Lot 3D of tho subdivision into lots of part of Allotment 18, of Section 8, of tho Suburbs of Auckland, and being the whole of the land included in Vol. 1, Folio 9G, of tho Register Book, nutico is hereby given that the applicant will bo registered accordingly, unless caveat be lodged forbidding tbe samo on or before tho fourth day of May next. Dated at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this nineteenth day of March, 1880. THOMAS COTTER. Deputy District Land Registrar. TTjISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice Is horoby given that tho Partnership which has for some jcars past baen carried on , by FitiDsauoc .aluxandkk Wuitakkr and . Lewis O'Neill, under the style or firm of Whimker and O'Nei.l, at Hamilton, Waika* o, in tho business of Solicitors, is dissolved by mutual consent. Mr r. A. Whitaker (who continues to carry on , tho business of tho late firm in conjunction with Mr John Sheehan, under the stylo of Whitakor and Sheehan) will pay and discharge all moneys and liabilities duo by tho late firm, . and will receive all moneys duo to tho late firm, Dated thia 21th day of March, 1880. FRKDK. A. WHITAKER. LEWIS O'NEILL.. Witness—E. M. Edgcumui, J.P. A C I F I O HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. MR. JOHN GILLANDERS (For 11 years ia tho employ of Mr M. Corcoran at tho Greyhound and Metropolitan Hotels) bogs to anuounoa to bis numerous friends and tho public that ho has Leased tho above Well known and Centrally-situated Hotel, and trusts that, by attention and civilitj- to tho public, to merit a fair share of their patronage. The Promises will Undergo a complete RiwovATioy. and Visitors will find all thecom forts of a home The Wines, Spirits and Malt Liquors of the Best Brands only. F.B.—First-olass Stabling. JOHN GILLANDERS. Proprietor. BUSINESS NOTICE. Messrs Whitaker and John Sheehan bag to intimate to the publio that they havo entcrod into Partnership as Solicitors. The Business of the firm will be carried on in Dake-etreet, Cam bridge, and Victoria-street, Hamilton, Waikato. MR LEWIS O'NEILL will act as Manager of the Business of Messrs Whit aker and Sheehan, at Bamilton, of which he will have tho full control. WHITAKER & SHEEHAN. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. Tho Trustees arc prepared to Lend £1000 on Freehold Security in sums of £50 and upwards. Applications for Loans to be sent in by SATUR DAY.tho 3rd April next. Forms of application can be obtained at the Bank. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. PARNELL HALL, SCHOOL OF DANCING.—Lessons every Wedncsdny at 7.30. 218 per Quarter. Gorman Valse, Polon aise, etc.,lintroduced.—Herr A. Friedricb. T^ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between William Parker, Samuel Martin Grern, and William Sticiibory, trading under the etyle or firm of "Parker, Green, & C 0.," Wake fleld-streot, Auckland, Boot and Shoe Manu facturers, has this day beon Dissolved by mutual consent. Jill Debts due by the late firm will bo paid by Samuel Martin Green and Willians Stichbury; and all moneys owing will bo received by the said Samuel Martin Green and William Stichbury, who will continue to carry on tho Business of the late firm in tho same promises, under tho Btyle of " Parker, Green, & C 0.," as heretofore. Dated this 31st day of March, 1880. W. PARKER. S. M. GRKKN. WM. STICHBURY. Witness to tho signatures of the said partioß—Petbr Oliphant, Clerk to Adam Brock, Solicitor, Auck land. XP^Sa^ XJARQUE 'LOCH URR' $lllSi^_.JL> FOR LONDON. isillgiaSisEii All Accounts against tho Barque «lwwii__J_l 'Loch Urr' must be rendered to tho undersigned by 9 o'olock a.m, on TO-MOR ROW (Thursday), the l6t April, or they cannot be recognised. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMI TED), Agents. Auckland, 30th Maroh, 1880. -a-?. "A/I EG MERRILIES FOR ■JQO^V IVX FIJI. J___^]j_»_~; Passengers will please pay "laalllmp ''■■ balance of patsago money TO MORROW (Thursday), or passages will be forfeited. B. TONKS & CO.. Agents. .rtvX "OEGULAR MONTHLY J*M^3^v XV STEAM COMMUNICA- TffiSrmJKv_ TION bit-hen AUCKLAND, J_Wea___t SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Capt. Logan, may bo expected here again about tho 26th April. She will leave Auckland for Sydnoy and Mel bourne three days after arrival. For froight or passage apply CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Qucen-streot, Auckland, March 31,1880. TUST PUBLISHED. LECTURE ON CHARLES DICKENS, Delivered by tho Rev. S. Edgcr, 8.A., in tho Lome-street Hall, Sunday, March 11, ISBO. PRICE, SIXPENCE. May bo had of all Booksellers. J&1 {^ REWARD will be paid to any g&i JL V^ person that will give such inform ation as will lead to the conviction of the person or porsonß that removed my stono wall at Mount Albert on tho 2Gth instant, thereby oaußing tho impounding of my calvos. J. JACKSON, Mount Albert. OHEST EXPANDERS. —W. Green shields boiis to oall attention to his Im proved Patent Chest Expanders, which arc admitted by the medical profession to bo tho safeetand most effoctual&puliancoeverlnvonted for keeping the shoulders back, and expanding tho chest of growing children; also, a great support to tho baok of middle-aged people. Made to measure at No. 21, Shortland-strect. W. C. D ISISNES' THEJGREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, IS NOBODY'S AGENT t mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Gonulno Arm and Platform Fristcr & Rossman Princess of Wales Wertheim Home Companion, the New Yv heeler & Wilaon Home Shuttle Co.'s New Grovcr & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A„ B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which are for Sale on Weekly Payments of 2/6. Ono Month's Freo Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's houso by tho best Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months freo of charge. These are somo of tho advantages of Pur chasing at the __ _ _ _ GREAT DEPOT, QUEKN-STREET qPEC IA L NOTICE. 11. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR Exactly opposite the South British Insurano Offices new buildings, Shortland-strect, Has pleasure in announcing that he has on hanO and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT OB" SUMMER GOODS, comprising English, Scotch, Bannockburn, Home spun, AND OTHER TWEEDS. tST Special lines in Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy • Coatings, Mozclla and other V eatings, &c„ &c. N.B.—Every garment is made under »he p<»r ---'. sonal supervision of the advertiser, and he would particularly direct attention to tbe fact that NO ' machine work is bent out. ' Note the Address : l ExactlyiopposJte the South British now offices SHO_TLAND-ST_EET.



Tenders. TKTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. WAITAKI-BLUFF, WITH BRANCHES. CATLIN'S RIVEK BRANCH. PUERUA CONTRACT, (Formation Onia>. Longth: About i miles 30 chains. Publio Works Office, Dunedin, 12th March, 1880. WRITTEN TKNDKR3 will ba received at this ofllco up till Nocn on FRIDAY, tbe Uth April, ISBO, lor the above Contraot. 'lncy are to be marked on the outside, "Tender for tho Pnerua Contract," and addressed to the Hod. the Minister for l Jublic Workt, Dunedin. Telegraph tender*, similarly addra_od and marked, will bo received if present at any Tolo graph ollico by J.OON of the turn data, provided written tenders in due form are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's ollico by tho samo hour. Drawings, sp&clfioatloaf, and gen oral condi t'ors may be soen at OHs offlix?, »lie Public Works Unices, Auckland, W«4UnjAm. Christ church, InvoroargiU, and Town CSsrk's offico, Ualclutha. Too lowest or any ton&w.' not neoossarily ac cepted. By command. W. N. BLAIB, Knginecr-ln-Chargo MidHle Island. TW-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CANTEKBUItY INTERIOII MAIN LINE OF KAILWAY. TfMOKA TO IUNQITATA SECIION. KAKAHU CONTKACT. FORMATIOK AND BRIDGE. Written Tenders will bo received at this office till Noon on MONDAY, April 12ih, 1880, for tho abovo contract. They are to be marked on the outside "Tender for Kakahn Contract," and addressed to tho lion, tlie Minister for Public Woiks. Telegraphic teudeis, similarly addres sed ond marked, will bo received il presented at any Telegraph ofllco by Noon of tho above mentioned date, provided that written tenders in due form aro at the name hoar lodged|ln any District or Heeident Engineer's o_.ee. Plans, spocillcations, and general conditions may be seen at this ofllco, and at tho Publio Works Offices, Chrlstchuroh. Wellington, and Auckland, and at tho Poet-ofllco, Timaru. Tho lowest or any tender not ncceesarlly acc.pted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, March 12,1850. -VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, CANTERBURY INTERIOR MAIN LINE OF RAILWAY. WIIITECLIFFS BRANCH TO BAKAIA SECTION. SELWYN CONTRACT. FORMATION AND BIIIDGES. WRITTEN TENDER 3 will bo received nt this office until Noon on MONDAY, April 12th, 18*3' i, lor the above cot.tr<ot, '1 hey ore to be niarKed on the oulsido "lender for Selwyn Contract," and addressed to tho Hon tho Minister for Public Works. Telegraphiotenders.s'millarly addiessed andmarkod, will bo received if pre sented at any Telegraph Offlce by noon of tho above-meniionod di.te, provided that written tenders in duo formlaro at tho samo hour lodged in any Diftrict or Resident Engineer's Office. Plans, specifications and general conditionsmay be seen at thia offlce, and at the Public Works Offices, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auck land. The lowest or any Tcndor not necoesarily accepted. By command, W.N.BLAIR. Engineer in charge Aliddio Island, Public Works Office, DuDcdin, March 12th, 1880. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of tho 10th of April for Taking Down and He-DuilrJing the Alexandra Hotel, at Parnell. Plana and specifications to bo seen at my residence, Sy monds-sireet. GEO. BOWRING, Architect. m O B UILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on SATURD AY, the 3rd of April for ADDITIONS to the Bank Premises of the Bank of New Zea land at itussell, Bay of: Inlands. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architect?. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received np to noon on SATURDAY, tho 3rd April, for tho Erection of a Family Res denoe near Mercer. Plans, &c, at our Offices, Queen-Btreet. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 11 o'clook on SATURLAY, the 3rd April, for tho Erection of a Building in the Kaipara District. Plans, Seo., at our officos, Queun-stroet. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the nndersigned until noontof SATURDAY, April loth, for tha Ereotion of Brick Promisee in Victoria-street, t Plans, Sco,, at my Ofllco, Queen-street. P. HBRAPATH, Arohitoct. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until i o'clock on MONDAY, April 5, for tlio Erootiooof a Parson age Houso ior St. Paul's Parish. Flans at my Offlce. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. No. 7, South British Chambora. TENDERS are iavited up to Saturday, April 10,1880, for the Sreclion ot a Church at Tuakau Flans aad Specification* to bo seen at the Secretary*, near the Railway Station, Tuakau. Th« lowest or any Under not neccs sarllly aoceptcd. C. L. PERRY, Hon. Secretary. fp O B U I L DER S. Tenders will be reoeived up to noon of THURSDAY for tha Kreotioa of Shop and Additions to Cottage at the Lake, Aorth Shore ROBERTSON BROS., Sjmand«-street, TENDERS required for the erection of a Two-storied Dwelling Bouse In Vincent-street (Labour only). Flans, Seo-, to be seen at tho private retidaace of Mr P. Walsh, Vincent-street, where tenders will be received till i p.m., on Saturday, April 3rd. Tko loweot or any tender not neeaaaarlly aooapted. Auctions. FRIDAY, APRIL 2. DURHAM YARDS. HORSE SALE. 1710R SALE, at tbe Durham Yards, ou } Friday n«xt, Staunch Draught Maro, thoroughly good in any harness, from Waikato Medi'im Draught Horso, Syrs old, from Waikato 2 three year old Reavy Draught Colts 1 yearling Colt, by Performer, out of a Potentate maro Hacks, Light Harness andDiaught Horses Drays, Harvest, &o. AT 11 O'CLOCK.' HUNTER & NOLAN. N.B.—Bonedust, Ryegrass, Occksfoot, and Clover Seed* for Private Sale. TO-MORROW, April Ist. QUAY-STREET, AT 3 O'CLOCK. TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction, at Quay-street, on Thursday, at 3 o'clock sharp, 35.000 FEET KAURI TIMBER, without reserve. G. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, APRIL 2. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-B'.reet, on Friday, 2nd April, at 11 o'olook, GERERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of Coucho«, Chairs, Mirrors, Tables, Caipet, Matting. Glace ware, Che Abaters, Bath, Large shower Bath, Sewing Maohines, Perambulators, Tea Service, Books, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Paillasses, Mat trasses, Bedding, Chests Drawers, Stands and War*, Lamps. Piotores,, Cooking Ranges, Margie, etc. Also, 2 Ofllco Tables SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. riOUNTEY CATTLE SALES. Waiuku—Saturday, April S Pukekohe—Monday, April 6 ALFRED BUCKLAND. [Continued on Fourth Page.]