"euchre, "ns (meaning tho Liberal party) all round," HEROISM OF THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. The dastardly attempt to blow up tlie Imperial family of Russia has excited geueral indignation throughout Europe. The Emperor's terror is described (on good authority) as being absolutely childish. After the explosion he went quite out of his mind for a few hours, no one but the Duchess of Edinburgh having the least iu iluence over him. The frequent attempts on his life, which seem to bailie even the utmost care and vigilance, have driven this unhappy autocrat lo drink. He was always over fund of champagne, and strange Etories are told of his behaviour when tipsy. A very characteristic one appeared iv a recent issue of " Truth." The Emperor of all the Russias was, it appears, sitting drinking with some boon companions when an aged general, one of the noblest and bravest in the Imperial army, entered the room. The Czar, half tipsy, commenced dialling the old soldier, and holding out a glass, asked him to refill it from an adjacent bottle of champagne. The General bowed low and signing to a servant said, "Let those who love your Majesty less than I do lullil such oliices." The Emperor said no thing at the time, but within a month the poorold gencal was, on some slight pre text, tisgiiiced and impoverished. The " Whitehall Review " gives the fol lowing interesting description of the Czar's present mode of life :—" lv consequence of tlie recent attempts made upon his life the Czar finds himself forced to take every pos sible precaution. His carriage and sledge are lined with sheets of steel ; he himself endeavoured for some time to wear a small chain armour cuirass under his shirt, but, notwithstanding that it was a marvel of workmanship and as flexible as a piece of linen, the weight was so great that it only increased the nervous disorder from which His Majesty is suffering, aud had therefore to be abandoned. The following substitute, however, has been invented. A certain kind of wadding is firmly pressed between heavy cylinders, and then dipped in a preparation of iron-glue, which gives it a reassuring and satisfactory consistency. The uniform of the Czar is lined with this wadding, which would effectually prevent au ordinary bullet from doing much damage The agents of the Scciet Police who acorn pany the Czar when he leaves the Palace have uo idea whither His Majesty is going until half an-hour before they start, and they aie especially foi bidden to make known when the Czar goes out or where he is to go. The cook iv the Imperial Palace is the object of constant attention aud supervision, two secret police agents being constantly by his side while tbe meal is being cooked. When a dish is at length ready (everything is now cooked in the most simple way, and no sauces are allowed) it is tasted by two police ollicials before being served to the Czar. Hia Majesty will uo longer receive in his private apartments, nor will lie open or read a lcltcr,des|)atch,or newspaper him self. His linen and, in fact, all his garments aro most carefully watched and attended to by trusty servants lest they should be poi soned, and His Majesty, who was a great smoker formerly, has now been forced to give up the use of nicotine, for fear cigars or cigarettes should be chosen by the Nihilists as offering the greatest facility for the accomplishment of thoir deadly purpose.

" Vanity Fair" says the Duchess of Edin burgh was sitting within thirty feet of the flooring blown up at the time of the explo sion. She displayed astonishing presence of mind, in fact but for her a perfect stam pede would have taken place from the palace.

Tonic Sol-Fa Choral Union.

A COXCEKT of sacred and secular music, interspersed with entertaining readings,was given last evening in the Alexandra-street school-room by the Tonic Sol-Fa Choral Union, under tho direction of Mr T. Cran weli. The building was filled by au appreciative audicuco. Mr Ellyett oc cupied the chair. The first part of the progiamine was composed of selections of sacred music, viz:—"The Earth is the Lord's," "If ye love me keep my Com mandments," *' 0 Praise the Lord," " Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem," " The Hymn of tbe Homeland," and Handel's " Halle lujah Chorus." The performance of the various pieces was on the whole very fair. There was an occasional jar, and the voices were not evenly balanced, while in many in stances, Immli in this and the subsequent portion of the programme, the time, was faulty—it was too slow. The Hallelujah Chorus is a rather ambitious flight even for musical societies of greater pretensions than the Choral Union, and.it is therefore nodes paragement to the Sol-fa-ists to be told that their performance of itwasonly passable. In saying this we take into consideration the number ot the performers aud other inci dental circumstances. The secular selec tions were pleasing and simple. The list is .is follows : " Four in Hand," "Idle Days," '* Ocean's Lullaby," " How Merrily and Cay," and " Homeward Bound" (choruses) "Juanita" (pait song), "Hymn of tbe Moravian Nuus" (solo and chorus), and "The Words and the Look" (octette). Miss Osbom ollieiatcd with much ability as pianiste. Mcsm-_ Doniugtou, P. S. Smallfield, and Bell contributed amusing readings, which secured the uudoubted favour of the audience. Tbe singing of the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close. ■-,

The Mormon Elders.

We have received a copy of the " Daily Tribune," a Salt Lake paper, which devotes a full column io elders Pearce and Sorenson, under the heading of " A couple of frauds doing dirty work in New Zealand." The "Tribune quotes at length from a report nnd leading article in the Stak on one of the elders' meetings in Cook-street, and remarks :—" The Evening Star gives one of the services, over a column. E. J. Pearce was the prin cipal speaker. His discourse is the same bosh as we are accustomed to hear at the conferences, hut the most refreshing and cheerful announcement he makes is this capital and thoroughbred Mormon lie: " We have 200 cities aud towus in Utah, and not one grog shop, except iv Salt Lake City, wheic the railroads pass through." Brother Pearce has evidently forgotton that such places as Ogden, Provo. Beaver, and many other cities iv this Territory, have abundant places to quench the weary mortal's thirst; he has forgotten the time when the women aud children of Utah were crying for bread, and waggons loaded down with wheat were passing the starving fam ilies on route for Brigham Young's distillery below this city ; he has forgotten the fact that on Main-street the church is at present running an affair called " Ziou's Co-opera tive Mercantile Institution," over whose door is tbe si.n " Holine-s to the Lord," and then beneath the all-seeing eye the in scription, " Liquors, wholesale and retail." Brother Pearce in his Jesuitism has forgot ten much."

After quoting our editorial comments the " Tribune " proceeds :—" The STAR has evidently lost sight of the fact that we are a peculiar people, and will never he under stood by Gentile rcvilers. In its report of the meeting it says : " The speaker [refer ring to Pearce] went on to repeat a number of texta interspersed with meaningless jargon of his own." Jargon, indeed 1 That's inspiration, my boy-in-spi-ra-tion. Again : " The speaker here sang a peculiar song about a Ked Indian. The song was simple, but was faulty in the matter of rhyme and grammar." It is touchingly nad that our Bed Indian song must meet such censure as this. The Saints cannot be expected to be up iv the matter of prosody, but in downright spirit of poesy the piece cannot be beat by the best production from the pen of "the sweet singer of Michigan." Now, as far as Sorenson is concerned, his record is well kuown here. He is a mono maniac, his foible being religion. He was for a long time au Apostate,, and no one vilified the Church more than he. The turncoat then went back within the pale of the organization, and has been receiving revelations ever since For a time he was proprietor of the Valley House, which hotel he all but ruined by his endeavouring to hash up Mormonism as a diet for his guests. He was fer a time a member of the Masonic order, but the fraternity some time since expelled him from their fellow ship. He has been an infidel, a Gentile, a a Mormon, a Apostate, a Mormon again, and finally a fraud. The laat named is his character at present."

" You promised to pay that bill yester day," said an angry creditor to a debtor. " Yes," calmly replied the other, " but to err is human, to forget, divine, aud I forgot it,"—"Oil City Derrick."

A South American plant has been found that cures bashfulness. It should be promptly Jtried on tbe man who leaves the hotel by the back window because he is too diffident to say "good-bye to the casher or clerk.

A ritualist curate, who loved his work, was called upon recently to go through many forms and cermonies at the bedsido of a man rupposedjlo beklying. The patient got well, however. What a pity," exclaimed the curate, on hearing ot it, "he "was so well prepared to die,"

Supreme Court.—Yesterday.

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Richmond,)

ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT,

We continue our report of S. E. Hughes' trial for the above offence from the stage at which we left it in our last impression : — Joel Saxon, under examination by Mr Hesketh, suid : — 1 did put this question to Mr Hughes— " Did you or did jou not take hold of the girl and .carry her int. the bodroom," and he replied " I admit that, but I had no con nection with her." I believed I stated this before the Resident Magistrate. A portion of the witness's depositions was theu read over, from which it appeared that the question was simply, "Did you, or did you not take hold of the girl ?) It was to please myself that I had my daughter examined by the doctors. Ido not think my daughter said that Mr Hughes had had connection with her. I did not question her as to whether he had or had uot From what my daugh ter said in Mr Hughes' house I did not know distinctly whether or not Mr Hughes had had connection with her, and after we left the bouse I did not question her. It was not because of the result of the examin ation that I did not lay the information. I did not get information at the doc tors' that surprised me. I took her to Dr. Wine because I thought Dr Stockwell might bo mistaken. I did not go to Dr Wine because Dr Stock well said that my daughter was not as she ought to be. Both doctors said the same thing—that my daughter had not been violated. It was merely in consequence of a whim that I went from one doctor to the other, and not because Dr Stockwell said that my daughter was not a virgin. He did not say so.

His Honor remarked that what tho doctors said was not evidence.

Mr Hesketh said that he was merely questioning the witness regarding his motives.

Cross-examination resumed: Until the police came to me I did not tell anyone of the affair. About a fortnight or three weeks before the prisoner was arrested my employer (Mr Masefield) sent for mo, and asked me about the matter. I enquired where he got his information from. I did not toll Geo. 13. Jones (a clerk iv Mr Maseliold's employ), but I did tell the foro mau, Joseph Tonge, because he had already heard the reports that were goiug about. I did uot, however, ask him to tell Mr Mase held.

Mr Hesketh at this stage put the ques tion, " Did Mr Masetield advise you to pro ceed with the case iv order to get money from the prisoner ?"

A discussion ensued as to tho regularity or otherwise of the question.

His Honor said that he had never before heard such a question put, but he would not stop it.

Tli'_ question was theu put, and answered by the witness in the negative.

Cross-cxamiiiationcontinucd. Bet ween the time of seeing Mr Masefield and that of laying the information, 1 did not go up to the prisoner's house for the purpose of see ing him.

Dr. Henry Charles Wine deposed : The little girl who gave evidence here this morning was brought to me by her parents for examination ahout the 17th or 18th of Dec. last, with the view of ascertaining whether or not she had been ravished. I did examine her. I found no marks upou her body to indicate that any violence had been committed upon her, or that recent sexual intercourse had taken place. 1 told the parents so, as well as saying that if they wished for a more minute examination they might bring hoi again iv the morn ing.

Cross-examined by Mr Tyler : Though the examination was made by candlelight, it was sufficient to satisfy me that the girl had cot been violated.

In addressing the jury at the close of his case, the Crown Prosecutor remiudcil them that the charge against the defendant was for indecent assault. It was not charged that he had attempted to commit the capi tal ollence. The jury had heard the evi dence of the girl, but would probably think with him that she exhibited no desire to make the case more serious than the facts clearly tended to establish. Rut if the jury would examine the evidence carefully, they would tind by the defendant's owu ad missions that there was sufficient to sustain the indictment. It was distinctly sworn, and the testimony was supported, that the prisoner, when taxed with his misconduct by tho girl's father and mother, virtually admitted the charge, in saying tbat he did what was alleged against him by her father, but tbat he had no connection with her.

Mr Hesketh in speaking for the defence, agreed that the social position which the defendant had occupied invested the case with some public interest. But that cir cumstance taken with the defendant's edu cation and training, he contended would lessen the probability that ho should have committed such an offence as the one al leged in the open day, while people, accor ding to the prosecution, were within hear ing ; and the windows and doors of his house, abutting on the public road, partially open. Moreover, the fact that his children were expected to come in every moment, as well as his wife, should operate with him as a deterrent. The jury should then closely scan the conduct of the girl. If such an outrage had been committed npon her, would she have remained in the house for another day ? Would she'havc gone to lunch with the children and the very man who committed the violence against her? The theory of the defence was, that the accused had indeed squeezed the girl by the arm, and did no more. If the interview between the parties in defendant's house could be taken out of the case, there was nothing reliable upon which a verdict of guilty could be found. His Honor, in summing up tho case, said that the defence invited the jury not only to disbelieve the girl's story but also the evidence given by her father aud mother. The whole of the conversation that took place during the interview between tho girl's parents and Mr and Mrs Hughes was important, and especially so the alleged admission of the defendant [His Honor then read the evidence of the interview from his own notes and from the depositions.] The fact that the girl went to sweep the hall after she was asked by Hughes the first time to go into the room was.the only circumstance which sustained a notion that she was pleased with any attention shown herby her master. But it was very slight, and he left it to the jury for what it was worth. He then read over extracts from the evidence.

The jury retired to consider their verdict at 6.40 p.m. At 7.30 some sensation was caused in Court by the report that one of the jurymen (Mr Trevarthen) had had a lit, aDd the enquiry of the Crier of the Court if there was a medical man present. At 7.50 the jury returned into Court with a verdict ot "Not Guilty." His Honor then dis charged the prisoner.

The Court resumes its sittings at 10 a.m, on Monday.

Agricultural Pastoral As sociation.

The annual meeting of this Association was held yesterday iv the ollice, Haymarket Buildings. Present: Mr J. Dilworth, vice president (in the chair), Mcs-rs. A. Buck land, J. Wallace, Captain Walmsley, Wren, Lennard, Baiubridge, Lawry, T. Morrin, W. McLaughlan, W. F. Bucklaud, J. Banks and Aitkeji. The Secretary submitted the annual report which was as follows :—Gentlemen, —We have much pleasure in presenting the annual balance-sheet to your notice, aud having again to congratulate you ou the advance of your Association, the show held in November, 1879, being the best and most successful since the iuauguiation of the Society. To attain this result, hovrever, a considerable outlay has necessarily been incurred. New stalls,new sheds for refresh ments, have been added to the property, and a cotta.e for the secretary has also been erected, with an underground water tank, and the horse ring considerably enlarged. The work of removing a scoria hill, to pro vide further accomodation, has been com menced, but not yet completed. The whole of these works involved au outlay of nearly £750.—1 n the early spring we held a horse parade, being the first ever held in Auckland, and which proved a success, notwithstanding the bad weather, which, unfortunately, prevented many of the public from attending. This experiment having proved a success, we are encouraged next year to repeat it, with, wc hope, fairer weather and a larger attendance, The number of horses exhibited showed a slight decrease in number, but the quality was a credit to the province. In cattle there was a slight increase in the number shown. The quality in this particular class would be a very favourable comparison with any stock to be met with south of the Line. In implements, carriages, industries, a~d articles of general utility, the entnes were largely increased, plainly showing tbat, with suitable accommodation, more varied industries find a place in the catalogue. In horticulture the success was not so great as we anticipated, owing to want of accom modation and a lack of interest shown by gardeners, &c. This, we trust, will be remedied next season. The attendance of the public was greater than at any previous show, and the expressions of satisfaction, both from the visitors as

well as exhibitors, were general, the only drawback being tbe want of sufficient timo to examine the exhibits, and on this ground we strongly advocate a two days' show Ibis ycir. For the following special donations, received on behalf of the Association, the Committee have to return their best thanks to the donors :-Messrs T. and S. Morrin, silver cup; F. H. Lewisson, ditto; H. Kohn, ditto ;A. Laybourn, silver medal; Singer Sewing Machine Company, machine ; Grocers' Committee, breakfast service. We hope other spirited citizens will follow this worthy example. The Committee have pleasure in directing special attention to the financial statement. They have confi dence iv stating that the greatest economy has been observed iv every department; and it will ba noted that, while the receipts and profits have been greatly increased, the amount of working expenses has not exceeded tbat of previous years. The Committee, having a desire to popula rise the Association, recommended that their number should be increased to twenty four, and that one-third should retire an nually, but would be eligible for re-election. The balance-sheet showed the total receipts for the year to be £2151 3s lOd, and the ex penditure the same, less a balance of £50 12s Id iv the bank. The liabilities amounted to £1027 lis 4d, and the assets £2766 10s 6d, leaving a surplus balance of £1138 17s Id.

On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr A. Buckland, the report aud balance sheet were adopted.

The election of officers was then pro. eeeded with. It resulted as follows :—

President, Mr Jas. Dilworth; Vice-Presi dent, Mr A. Buckland ; treasurer, Mr W. McLaughlin. Committee—Messrs J. Bain bridge, W, F. Buckland, J. M. Clarke. Robert Hall, J. Lamb, T. Motrin, J. Banks, R, McLean, J. Wallace, A. Anderson, Robert Burt, W. C. Wren, D. Nolan, F. Laurie, Robert Purdie, W. S. Styak, J. May, Chas. Storey, Major Jackson, 11. Reynolds, J. Reid, and P. Gordon. A discussion ensued with rcspoct to the outbreak of pleuro-pneumoni.. amongst the herds of the Piako Swamp Compauy. Refer ence was also made to the fact that a diseased beast bclouging to Mr Ireland had been killed in defiance of the owner's withes, aud it was stated that Mr May had i\ i.iiimended the Government not to pay th- CI claimed by the owner.

Mr Lawry proposed that if the Govern ment did not pay the £7 for the beast ieferred to the society should pay the same. Eventually the proposition was withdrawn and the meeting then dissolved.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before It. C. Barstow, Esq. R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS. Four men were fined 5i each for drunk euntss.

MAGGIE LYONS,

This irrepressible lady was charged with drtiukeiiness and disorderly conduct in West Queen-street last night.

Prisonor was sorry, but she took an extra drop, it being her birthday, l'iticd 5s and costs. 13LINB BILLY.

Wm. Wells was picked ud last evening iv a state of drunkenness, and with much difficulty was conveyed to the station.

The old mau said his eyesight was very bad, aud he could not see his way clearly about. He must confess, however that he was drunk. Fined 5s and costs.

A LOG OF WOOD.

Richard Cahill was charged with steal ing a log of wood, the property of some person unknown.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the owner of the timber had not beeu found.—Cliarga withdrawn. This was all the business.

Timaru Races.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

TIMARU, Friday.

Handicap HurdljE Rack.—Melo, 1; Little John, 2. The race was won easily by three lengths,

The Kamo and North Auck land Railway.

We ore glad to notice that the North Auck land Railway Committee, which has itj head-quarters at Whangarei, has not become moribund. A meeting to take fur ther action was convened this week. Re ferring to the progress of tho Kamo railway, the "Northern Advocate" say.. :—" The facilities for loading the trucks at the cup of the Kamo colliery are very complete. The engine runs down to Whangarei iv one hour and twenty minutes, including stoppage?. The lirst mile of permanent way of Jones' contract of the Whangarei railway is ready for plate laying. The big cutting at Kamo will be finished this week or early next weok. There is a quantity of walling and all the crossings to be done belorc the con tract is complete." The same journal, alluding to the ex pected visit of the Minister of Public Works, says:—"lt is rumoured that the Hon. Mr Oliver is likely to visit Whangarei. We hope be will, so that be can sco for himself the necessity of pushing on the railway to deep water. He will see here with what enterprise and vigour tho coal mine has been worked ; the difficulties with which the proprietors have had to contend ; the opposition they hare met with ; and the fact of encouragement having been with held by Government, and yet the mine has been successfully wrought, though the pro prietors had to make four miles of macada mised road aud use a road engine inacolony whose policy was to construct a railway to devclope its resources ! What a sham upou the administration of that policy . Is there a railway in the whole colony more likely to pay than the Whangarei line ? Is there a coal miue in Ihe whole colony more capable of not only supplying the local want hut of creating a large ex port trade ? Have we not seen full rigged ships go to San Francisco in ballast because they could uot take a cargo of Kamo coal? If these things are true—and who can deny theiri?— is it not a disgrace to the colony professing such a p ilicy that one of its most important and valuable industries—one that can create a great export trade—should be pur posely and intentionally ruined by an in fluence behind the scene, to which the Go vernment is subservient ! Such is the inde pendence of Government —such its profes sions—that it is too weak apparently to give ell'ect to promi-ic-| which were accepted as honourable and sincere and without which the present Ministers ould not have gained the Treasury benches I Is this not a disgusting caricature 1 When Sir George Grey turned the first sod of the railway, the ' outß' then, the 'ins'now, laughed at what they called a hollow sham, but what of their professions ? Did they not promise when they took oflice to com plete this line down to deep water at once ; is it necessary that we should publish all the memoranda to prove the veracity of this statement ? And why have they not ful filled their promises ; why have they not called tenders ? Echo answers why. It is be cause interested parties have more influence with Ministers thau their own consciences 1 How true the satire of aiheridan, that con science has no more to do with gallantry thau with politics. We shall be glad_ to hear the member for Marsden express him self strongly on this matter, and to be in accord with his constituent-! in thia part of the electorate, he must promise opposition to the Government unless they immediately give eftect to their promise."

TELEGRAPHIC

(PER UNITED rfiESS ASSOCIATION.)

COROMANDEL, this day, i

STARTING OF POCK DKILL,

Messrs Brett, .Taierney and Thomas, Tokatea directors, and Mr Harper, represen ting the Bismarck Company, visited the Tokatea mine this morning to see the start of the rock drill. Steam being got up, a start was made, and the drill worked splendidly. The directors were much pleased.

NEW. PLYMOUTH, Friday

A deputation waited on the Minister for Public Works to-day,iu reference to to con struction of a railway from Stratford to Hawera. The Hon. Mr Oliver stated that the Government would complete the work with expedition, aud intimated that the delay which had occurred already was duo to the fact that the settlers of the district had had a dispute as to the direction of the line.

WELLINGTON, Friday.

An inquiry into the alleged misconduct oi Mr Whitelaw, Superintendent of the Asylum, was concluded to-day. It is be lieved that it exonerates Mr Whitelaw.

This day

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION,

At a meeting, yesterday, of the Mel bourne Exhibition Commissioners, Dr. Hector was appointed Executive Commis soncr, and it was resolved to ask the local committee which acted last year to act again for the forthcoming Exhibition, which will be opened ou October Ist.

DEATHS.

A man named David Calder died at the Lunatic Asylum to-day. An inquest takes place ou Monday, Information reached town this moining of the death of Mr McColl, Government; photographer, at the Hot Springs, where he was on a visit for the benefit of his health.

PAYMENT TO FIRE BRIGADE,

At a meeting of the City Council, last night, re the recent resolution passed by the Fire Brigade, a committee was appointed to confer with the Brigade, and it was re solved to go on paying the Brigade as usual until the committee come to a decision.

CHKISTCHUKCH, Fiiday,

A Victorian constable arrived to-day with a warrant aud depositions against It. Graves for the larceny of £280 at Sandridge. McMillan, saddler, Kaiapoi, has been arrested for concealment of goods belonging to creditors.

The small birds are likely to have a war of extermination wagetl against them very shortly. The charges made against the Superinten dent of Asylums, for alleged cruelty to patieuts, have been dismissed.

A HORSEWHIPPING CASE,

A little sensation was created last ni»ht in Colombo-street by a hldy connected with the hair-dressing interest severely horse whipping au opposition gentleman in tho samo line, who, it was alleged, had maligned her character. At the termination of the castigation the bystanders gave threo cheers for the lady.

At a public mooting of tlio Avon Road Board district laat night, to consider the Drainage question. A member of the Drainage Board spoke strongly as to the manner in which the business of the Board is conducted.

'Ihe number ot bag. of grain carried on Wednesday and Thursday on the Christ church section was 29,G17.

This day.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Mrs Margaret Stuuton alias Clarke was charged at the Magistrates court thin mo>n ing with attempted suicide. The constable deposed to pulling her out of the river, and that she declared she would drown herself, A married daughter said she would take charge of the accused, who was dis charged,

DUNEDIN, Friday

The quarterly attendance returns, which have been compiled by the Otago Education Board, show that the number of children on the roll at the beginning of the quarter was 1G.020, and at the cud of tbe quarter, 13,824, consisting of 9G38 boys and <JIG 9 girls.

This day, INFANTICIDE.—VERDICT OF

WILFUL MUt-I-EK

At the inquiry re the caso of infanticide at Bnlclutlia the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder. The police yesterday arrested Isabella Hamilton at Toko,

The Cromwell Company have lodged a ■ake of 10-loz-". fiom 2.*.0 tons.

The Civil Service Commission closed its sitting., bore to-day. Messrs. Caldwell Logan, Inspector of Telegraphs, Floyd, In spector of Railway Telegraphs, and Inspec tor Weldon were examined.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCK

A short, sharp earthquake was felt in all the Otago stations at 9.2 a.m. The direc tion was N.N.W. to S.S.E.

OAMARU, this day. EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. Two tolerably heavy shocks of earthquake w ero felt here this morning.

Murder of a Colonel's Daughter.

CONVICTION OP THE ACCUSED,

The great event of the past fortnight has, without doubt (in the eyes of most people), been tho lengthy trial of the ma. Louis James Paine for the murder, under excep tionally vile circumstances, of a poor de formed lady named Maclean. I made men tion of this case two mails ago when the coroner's inquest took place, but as the majority ot your readers will probably havo forgotten all about it, I append hereto a brief resnnn. of the awful story as told by one of the " Daily Telegraph's" moat sen sational leader writers :

Miss Maclean was the daughter of a Colonel Maclean, who died some years siticc, and she came into a small fortuue ou the death of her mother. Paine, who was accused of murdering her, is variously de scribed as a "traveller," a "commission agent," aud a "gentleman I'tviDg on his means," He had known Miss Maclean for a long time. Though a married man, ho had not only paid her the attentions of a love, much to her mother's di.pleasure, but it scem-heultiniately, after theoldlady'sdtath, persuaded Miss Maclean to live with him. They stayed at a place called The Shrub bery, at Broadway, a small town in Worces tershire, and, though the lady is described as being "short, deformed, aud in uo way physically attractive," yet it was also stated she was bright, happy, amiable, and " with a fair amount of talent." Her bruther, Dr. Maclean, was at first under the impression that the pair were married, but in the month of August he uot only was unde ceived, but from that Paine and Miss Mac lean had asked a solicitor to prepare a deed transferring her property to tbe prisoner. The Doctor audPainesccm to have beeu quite friendly down to the time when the former left this country for America on the last day of August. Paine and Miss Maclean came up to London to see her brother off, and, during their tcu days' stay in lodgings they seem to have consumed an enormous quan tity of drink between them. Previously to this it was admitted by Dr. Maclean that his sister had been in the habit of drinking more than was good for her, and Paine, it is certain, was a confirmed drunkard. They re turned to The Shrubbery on the 10th of Sep., aud Eanny Matthews is on the 15th taken into their service. Alocal doctor was consulted about the health of Miss Maclean, and Paine told him that sho drank freely. The doctor said she was injuring her constitution aud ordered her to stop taking auy kind of stimulant whatever for a time. They also consulted a lawyer in Worcester about get ting a " mutual will" made in favour of each other, although, as a matter of fact, a will had been made before that, by which Miss Maclean, on the sth of September, devised her property to Paine. At this time also he tried to,insure her life, but he failed to get " the proposal" accepted. Miss Macleau was, at the date of her visit to Worcester, at least well enough to go about, but after her return to the Shrubbery she fell ill. The girl Matthews says, that on the lirst Sunday week after she entered on her service she found Miss Maclean re fusing food. Paine- accounted for it by saying she was "drunk ag&in." After this substantially the story of Matthews is that Paiue not only tempted Miss Maclean to drink, but forced liquor down her throat until he killed her. Again a doctor was called in, and he. too, warned Paiue to keep all stimulants away fiom 'Miss Maclean. She was taken to Worcester, and on the 4th of October executed a deed giving Paine an assignment of a houso bolouging to her. When she returned to The Shrubbery she wa-, according to Matthews, drunk, and the witness swears she saw Paine give the poor creature drink once at least after this. During Paine's brief absence in London early in October, Miss Maclean got better, eating food, and taking little or no spirits, and a Mrs Porter attended to her. This witness swore that alter Paine's return she paid a visit to

The Shrubbery, and Painc said Miss Mae lean had drunk a bottle of brandy thai" night. Mrs Poller remonstrated with him for giving her the liquor, but he said, " It is her'own money: let her have it." Mrs Porter also declared that Miss Maclean complained that Paine sometimes forced di ink upon her.

The unhappy pair came to London on the 3rd of November, iv order to get better medical advice, the lady bfiug in a state oi pitiable debility. They put up at a coffee shop iv Seymour place, the keeper of which deposed that Miss Maclean was so feeble that she had to be carried upstairs. Fanny Matthews had already contracted an inti macy with Paine. and it seems that they did uot stay at the codec-shop, but in lodg ings hurl by—in fact, Matthews was only one night in Seymour place. Mr and Mrs Powell, who kept the coll'ec-shop, declire that they saw Paine, while attending on Miss Maclean, give her drink on certain occasions, and that drink in tumblers was always placed standing within her reach, Paine called with two women, onejo, whom, according to the witnes. Powell, waa seen to give Miss Maclean whiskey. Paine, they declared, also said it was a sin to prolong her life, and on another occasioa ho " wished that the Devil would take away " one who had been such a trouble to him. After a time he brought a doctor to see Miss Maclean, and weak whiskcy-and water was prescribed for her. Ou the 17th the poor creature died, and her death, attri buted by medical men to prolonged exhaus tion, diseased liver and lungs, and fatty degeneration of the heart, is believed to have been accelerated by drinking. Iv a word. Annie Maclean died from slow alcoholic poisoning, and the questions are Who gave her the poison?, and with what intent were they given ? She was au habitual drunkard, but dining her last days she was too feeble to slake by her own act the burning dipsomauiaeal thirst for liquor which probably consumed her. There was nobody near her but Paine who could have helped her to the poison that quenched her life, and he was seen to do it by the people in the lodging-house and by Fanny Matthews. It waa argued that then evidence was tainted. Rut it is to be noted that the defence, so ably conducted by Mr Serjeant Bal'antinc, did not assort that if Paine had chosen he could, at least, have prevented Miss Maclean from getting drink; and then Mrs Porter's testimony, ou which no doubt can be cast, proves that he gave tho wretched woman liquor after he had been strongly warned by medical men that to give her liquor was to to poison her. Some will say that Paine bad a clear motive for getting rid of Miss Maclean, who was "a trouble" to him, aud that, therefore, ho meant to murder her. This theory the prisoner endeavoured to explain away in the long and not un ingeniotis statement which he made before sentence was pronounced upon him. In any case it is only fair to say that desertion would have effected this purpose quite as well as niurdc, for lie had got his bauds on her property by a deed of gift before he left The Shrubbery. Again if he had intended to murder "the little lady " ho would surely have gone about the business in a manner that would not have roused the suspicious of the lodging-house keepers. Thus the jury probably found themselves unable to say that a clear, deliberate intent to kill Miss Maclean existed in Paine's mind. Yet they could uot but feel that to his cruel, culpable, and reckless negligence her death was due, and hence a verdict of manslaughter, involving a sentence of penal servitude for life, could alone be held to satisfy the ends of justice." 'Ihe case car ries on the face of it its own gloomy moral. The habitual drunkard, especially if she be a woman, in the hands of a .elfish profligate, soon comes to be regarded as an encum brance. The life that is thus a burden and perhaps a disgrace to others may be peii-h ---iug by slow self-inflicted p.i.ouing ; but it may not be passing away fast enough. What ii easier than ti hasten the process ? There is the constant irresistible craving foi drink ever tormenting the victim. What so simple as to place within his or her reach the poison that will gratify it. To justify such wickedness by plots of "stupidity." " ignorance," or " carelessness" may, as Paine's case shows, succeed iv saving the culprit's neck. Happily, however, such a defence will" not save his liberty—a fact tbat will not be without iti significance to selfish people who are " encumbered" by the care of habitual drunkards.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL-10, 1880.



A gen'leman on the North Coast of Tasmlana recently wrote to a firm in La tnccston, enquir ing the prico of grain. In a few days he was startled by the, receipt of tho following teleuram in roply :—" Your uncle is dead; ho win bo burled at is. 6fl. a bushel, bags in, with a down ward tendency." 'iho receiver wroto for an explanation. From it he l»arnad that tho clerk was nddi .ted to tho " whst aro you going to haTei'' disease, nnd was under its influence when he p-nned this peculiar tolegram. Tho firm direovored that the genlus| >f their employer was not compatible with strict business.



An exchange Bayß the Pennsylvania Dutch girls make good preserves. But it doson't say how much sugar you take to a ponrd of Dutch gir', nor how long you let 'em boil.



The new P. C. S. system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the pubic. It has beon a great success in Sydnoy and Melbourne, and when strictly carried ou tha customer who buys at an establishment where the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and U sell their drapory, millinery and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantage of a shareholder in a co-operative society, with out the loss should the year's business prove un satisfactory. G. and C. wi 1 aim to retain the confidence which tho publio have hitherto shown them, and are determined to gire the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the Brat year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co operative prices, just the same as though they had made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, suoh as carpets, floor-cloths, bedsteads, beddine, and general house furniture, the larg e tportloi of which is turned out at our own factory, will bo marked at tho lowest remunera tive pricos, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at tho time of pnr chase. Having real'zed the entire value of the stock during the late cash sale, tho present stock A NIW AUD V_RY CHEAPLY nOU-U-. An in, spection is invited.—Garlick and Cbanwkll- City HaU Furnishing Arcade, Queen-street Auckland.



Wanted. \S7"ANTKn, the Ladies and a tew ot the T . S'-nsiblu Mon to read tho largo lot of Fresh Burg-ins 'in Dampier's new Advertise ment in tho 3rd column Ith page. YvrANTED, a Young Man to deliver ' . T goods and ass'st In a storo In Waikato' — Apply Mcs-rs Psiorson & Co., Qucon-strect. V-irANTED, Three Ditchers for Bay of V . I-land«; six weeks'work. Joseph New man, Insurance Buildinga. ' \\TANTKD, a rc-pcotablo Lad as an . T Apprentice. — \V. S. Jones, Saddler, Qucon-stroet. \\T ANTED, a Boy abou 14.—Apply to , V T _ _V_ 11 z Dampier. \\f ANTLD, a Barman for the country. — T . Apply Wharf Hotel, on Tuosday, 13th. Wf AN TED, for the country, a Handy * T Man in a kitchen.—Appiy at Dallen's Dining Booms, Queen-street, \\f ANTED, by Two Men (newly ar- V T ri - cd). Situations on v farm ; both can milk, plough and do gonoral farm work.—Apply Mr Spoakuian, Carlton Bond, Nowmarkot. WANTED, a young Girl as Indoor Apprentice to the l.).es«inaking.—Mrs Corawoll, Hobson-street. WANTED, a respectable Youth ; must know tho town well.—Now Zealand Clothing Factory, Qucon strott. TTSTANTED, ~_ToiH3 Young Men as t . Boa-dors; healthy position; within a few minutes of Banks, Post olllco, Sec. ; terms moderate; every comfort.—Apply J.P.S., Utah QUI... Wf ANTED, a General Servant ; small Ti family; good wages.—M;s. J. Levy 210, Queen street. W ANTKD, a good General Servant for Kpsom.—Apply to Mr J. Jamca, corner of O'ConneU and Shortland-atrcot. WANTED, 15 good Pick and Shovel mcv; also, Two Carters and a Boy accustomed to horses.—Apply at once, Taylor aud Uanahcr, Henderson. Mill. \XT ANTED, for the Hamilton Hotel, T T Hamilton, Waikato, a Cook and an Assistant; man and wifo proferrod.—Apply personally or by letter, .vim ref-renco", to Mrs Gwynnc, Hamilton, Waikato, or Mr Belcher's, Uppor Queen-street, ou Tuosday noxt, from 111 to 1 o'clook. WANTED, a respectable Nursemaid not youngor that 18; also, a respect able Gonoral Servant.—Mrs G. W'allT, Kpßom. \\/ ANTED, a good General Servant;, II cno accustomed to house-work.-Apply to Mrs T> atorman's Dining-rooms, Queen-3troet. \S7ANTED to Sell, 50 dozen Doigts- Vt long's ladles Kid Gloves (Paris Prize Modal, 1855, IBG2, and ISG.), the b:st in the city, very superior. Indies, look at my other advertisement in Ist page.—W. Kyre, Knnis killen House. Victoria-street. \\f ANTED, Dressmakers to know that VV T. McMustor ha 3 Imported this sea3on an Immense stock of Buttons, Trimmings, and Fringes. WANTED.— Auckland Early Closing Association Inaugural Concert, Choral Hall, Monday, April 19th. Proj-rammo in future issue. ANTED, a Situation by a Shoeing and General-smith. — Apply "K.IL." Peat-Office, Onehunga. ANTE I) A PAIt TN E P.— A Gcn'leman having 20 years Coloni .1 Experience, wiahos to meet wiih a Partner with a small capital to join him in business.—Address " H.K.W.." STAK Ollice. \STANTED, Tenders till Monday, 12th V? instant, for Sinking a Well.—For par ticulars apply to Thos. Grace, Blue Pest Dining rooms, Victoria-street Kast. V\f ANTKD to Let, an 8-stallcd .-table. Vt In tho city.—Apply A. Maekio, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring factory, Durham street. WANTED, a Situation by a domesti cated youfg person. Can teach young children, and is willing to make horsclf geno rally nseful.—Address L.M., Star Ollice. WANTED, hy a single Gentleman, a Sitting room with good Harbonr view, and Bedroom, within ten minute, walk from Post Oflice; with a private family if possible Good references giv — Address S.A.H., O.PO. ' W "ANTED KNOWN. The Stock of Karthonware. China, Glass, &c, at tho Shop in Vic'oria-strect, six doors abovo Albert street, is being cleared out at very low pricos, for a shoit timo only. Tho pioprloior giving up business. WANTED, Purchasers for Second-hand Books All leading works.-DirtOD, Pitt- Btroet. opposito Wesleyan Church. ANTED, a Small Yacht, of two or threo tons—Address, with full partl cnlars and lowest prico. " K„" " Herald " olllco. WANTED, Ponsouby Ratepayers who think they get nothing for their monoy to look at tho Road-making in Sarsflold street. ANTED KNOWN, Thrashing done daily; also, Matches bought in lar^e quantities.—Apply to Bluebeard, the well-koo ot wife-thrasher, ell* Now ton Itoad. WANTED.— Auckland Early Closing Association Inaugural Concert, Choral Hall, Monday, April 19th. Programma in future i ,aUO. \]_T ANTED, by a respectable young V T woman, quiet Lodgings near Auck land.— A pp,y^byle^t^%K : M~Jdiisoili£o_^ ANTED, Agricultural .Employment by a Total abstaining Married Couple, middle-aged, accuotomed to farm work. Wife can manage dairy, millc, wash, and sow. Desire to locate near a piace of worship acd a school for thoir three children. — Address Terence Crooks, Stab Offlce, Auckland. ANTED to Purchase, a Light Spring Cart, Horre, on<" Hames (complete) — Apply at onoe, J.L., _uoiuno_d .aouse, Pitt-stl



Wanted-. WANTISD KNUWN.-Board and Re sidenco for t".o respectable young Men at Newmarket.—Apply Mrs Grice. Newmarket. Y\/XNT¥d^:-^WN, that Sanford's • T Fruit, and I'rovision Store is tho cheapest and best. Good Suit Battel, lOd per lb; best Taranaki ditto, 13 and Is 2d per lb: Fresh Bu"t.i and Egtfs twice weekly: Good I-Vitatoo., 231bn for Is, Is per U'ilbs; Dairy Fed Pork, G per lb ; Pork Pies and Sinnll Goods fresh daily.—Vic toria-street, corner of Albert-street. W" """ANTEDTaBIack Retriever Dor, with Registered Collar on for ISSO. taken or strayed from Roth's Public Baths on the 2nd April. Whoever found with will be prosecuted \\T ANTED to Let, a Two-storey House, V t with shop ; wator l~id on. Also, a Furnished Bed-roem, Sitting room and Kitchen, every convenience, low rent. — Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. yyANTED KNOWN. —For dyspepsia * V and tho severer forms of indigestion, Robley's Digestive Meal, cither in porridge or Bread(whon properly cooked) is the best remedy known, and never fails to givo relief. Also, Robley's Farinaceous Fcodfor Infanta ; superior to anything imported. Robley's Self-Raising Flour, for scones, pantry, Rc.-J. Robloy, 25, Grey-street. ANTED KNOWN.-Great Bargains at tho Dedwood Storo, Ponsonby. Clearing out Cash Sale of Groocrlos, &c, at and under coat price, for Ono Week, commencing | Monday. 12lh instant. Bo in time. VXTANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber ? y can now bo Purchased at the Yards of D. Goldia, Albert-street, closo to Dock. Ho having purchased between ."00,000 and 400,000 feot of Seasoned Tiuibur on advantageous terms, will bo prepared to givo customer- tho benefit of his purchase. ANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timbor Company havo on hand such lar.ro stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, thoy are compollcd to sell. Now is the time to build. Present prices can only continuo until tho heavy stocks aro pold. Job lots of nccond clas3. Faco cuts, Slabs, &c. Firewood 2s Cd por load. Sawdust and shavings r,jo. \Y ANTED KNOWN. Owing to numerons Purchases latoly, I am obligod to lot the Publio havo tho benefit of mv Largo Stock of Boots and Shoes, at a real Baeri lico. Come early and secure for yourselves the Bargains. Best value in Gents', Ladies', nnd Children's Boots, ever known in Auckland, at the shop of W. Johnston. Victoria-street. \ W ANTKD to Sell, New Waggonettes', IT Buggies of various descriptions. Now an i Second-hand Bakers' Carts; also, a Second hand Spring Cart—A. Mackio, Royal Standard CaiTlagc and Spring Factory, Durham-street. WANTED to Rent for a term, a Five or i?ix-roonied Houbo, with moderate arc* of ground, within two miles of Auckland. Good supply of water indiapcnsiblo. Sito command ing view of Flagstill preferred. — Address, stating description and terms, U. O. Montrose, Evening Stah Ollice. ANTKD KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and Wliito Pino, Shingloa, Houso Blocks, Failings, Posts, Rails, and Pirowcod in thoir yard, Customhouse-street West, opposito end of Hobson street. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for Whito Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. W ANT E____ KNOWN, IO TRaD-SMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Monky Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, rc-payablo by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMKGKN, Anckland Loan Ollice, 165 Qtuum-Ht.. ontiosito Savings Bank. \y A N TED KNOWN, a fli.t-olass Stock of Cloths and Twocda; good workmanship and modorato prices are tho dbtlnguishlng.foataros of " The Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor, lOC. Oucon-strcet. A YOUNG LADY experienced in - I uition, desires a Situation as GovornoßS or Companion to a lady. Salary not so much an object an a comfortablo home—Mrs Cornwoll's A^oi.cy, Hobson-street. rip HE advertiser, who is anxious to secure _fi. a ouiot homo and competent instruction in tho elemontary branches of education and music, is desirous of finding a lady who will board and leach ber for six months (certain) in Auckland. Sho can give excellent rofeionccs as to her rospeccability, and will pay six months in advance.—Reply, stating terms, to Miss A.B.C , I'ost-ofllcc, Wellington. O WAREHOUSEMEN, Drapers, &c. — A Gentleman of largo Colonial, ao well as English, experience, is open to an engagement. Would undertake to mana.oa busines.l; first class references.—Addresss "Box 105," Post olMce, Auckland. A THOROUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to tako charge of Sawmill Plant or anything where steam-power is used, such aa deep-lift pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Brew eries &c, iec Would havo no objection to drivo a Portable Kngico and Thrashing Ma chine, and keep same in repair Highest homo and Colonial references given.—Apply Stah Olllco. To Li9t. rSV) LET, in Wellington-street, opposite Jl Dr. Bayntun'p, a w~ll-finishcd ICightroomed Houso. fifteen minutes' walk from Queen-street. —.Mrs Eastwood. f|po LET.— A five-roomed House iv Nel __. son-street.— !''. A. Whito, Shortland-street. TO LE P, with possession from Ist May, a Six-roomed House at tho Grafton end "of Carlton Uoro Road, fitted with overy con venience.—H". 1). Dickson, Regent-street, Grafton. nno LET, Shop and Dwelling-house in _B. Princes-street, suitablo for chemist or to bacconist.—C. Williamson, Eslato Ag> nt, Vul can Lane. n_f\o LET, Mount Eden, new and pretty _H Cottago of 5 rooms, with about 2 acres of volcanic land: rontal, ISs por weok—S. Vnllo, Houao and Land Agent, Sbortland-stroct. r~|h<) be LET at _^h Shore.T'pieasaiitly J Situated N«-w Houso of six rooms nnd kUc-OO.—Dudor 8r03., Devonport wharf. NORTH SHORE.— To Let, a Furnished House, splendidly situated.—lt. and P. Duder, or Messrs Sumorlleld and Leek, Quccn street. For Sate, FOR SALE, 2.000 Puriri Posts.—Apply Ad.m Layburn, Fort-street. BJ.OR SALE, Charming Residence near iJ Shelly Beach, Ponsonby. The houso con tains 11 apartment-, ropleto with overv conveni ence ; splendid water frontago for boating, &c ; position excellent, view unsurpa!>3"d. Croquet l awn and Flagstaff in oentro. Surrounded with grand old fomat and fruit trcos, forming beauti ful avenues &_ In fact, a nio3t charming aud desir.blo property.—Tanner and Evana, Kttato A gents, 71, Queen-strcot. |T.OR SALE cheap, Seven-roomed House Ip and Out-buildings, on noirly half-an-acro land, corner of Brisbane-Street, Great North Road; throe fiontagoa.—J. Graham, Relieving Ofllcor, Princes-street; or, aftor 5 p.m. on tho Premises. tfo _ i\ to £1(100 LENT, on Building Socioty S_i L\f principles, or on othor terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Soo List of Properties for SsJo on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estato Agont, Vulcan Lano.— Seven por cent, allowod on monoy deposited for investmont. <? ( PKR FOOT,—La-we Alloimont 01 x 130 ** feet, 10 ralnat.B' walk from Post-oUico.— S. Vailo, Land and Houso Agont, Shortlaud- Btrcot. fioo k.—COTTAGE of four rooms, with allot- Xi-t-iO ment 33 x 92, good well, &o. Terms ns ngroed. 25 minutes from Postolllco.—S. Voile, House and Laud Auent, ______________ Pak CASH, balance by weekly paTincnts o _t»*«. 8a each, with Interest at 8 per cent. Cottage of Five Rooms, with Freehold Allot mont, noar Mount Eden. Price, £IGS.—S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agont, Shortland street. ■PA Fin-— Capital Houso ot Fivo Rooms, with _&_OU largo outbuildings, well, pump, tank, &c., and Allot-cent with a frontago of 50 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feot; laid out as gardon and orohard. Terms as agreed. Twenty-live mluut. s' walk from Queen-street— S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agont, r'hortland-st. ITIOR SAL - (cheap Building Allotments, in Karangahapo Road, Queen-street, Nelson street, Spring-street, Alexandra s'roct, Kyber Bass, &c, &C.—S. Vaile, Laud and Houso Agent Shortlancl-strccet. *> ACHES nt Parnell, with small Cot.ta.o, O Stable, Sheds, &c„ suitablo for a rcrddonco or for nursery grounds. Tbo lease for .2 yeara, at .-610 iier annum, will bo sold cheap.—B. Vailo Land and 1 louse Agent. _________0_ n i qA—COTTAUE ot four rooms—verandah 3JIO\J kitchen range, all quito now—with allotment, 40 x 1)5.—-.. Vailo, House and Laud Agont, JSlu)rHand-str_e_ fT\Oli SALE, in Upper Nelson-street, J Comfortable Five-roomed Houso.—Apply at this Olllco. . S3IANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS For Salo or Hiro on terms to suit all Buy.rs—Weekly or Monthly Payment.. All kinds of Musical Instruments Exchanged, Tuned or Repaired.—WEßß'S Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ONSONISY.—Six-ioomed House (new) for Salo, fitted with ovory convenience. .hods, Stablo, &c.; two acres Land, Orchard, Gardon; Largo Frontago; Magnificent View — C. Williamson, Lend Agent. |?U)R LEASE, a Kestairant, now doing o gj good business, in a flrst-olass position. Good reason for relinquishing the same.—H. Partington, House ond l.nnd Agent, SUchMiry s Buildings. - riOUNTKY STORE FOR SALE. A good paying GEN KRAL STORE at Alex andra, Waikato. ia olTored for sale. Stock at valuation; Storo for salo or loaee. This is a good opportunity for intending Storekeepers', as there is a good and old established Nativo und European trade attached. Full particulars of __ L. D. NATHAN Se CO. THISII SETTER FOR SALE. For Sale, a Pure-bred, Well-grown IRISH SEiTEn. iK)G, about eleven months old.— Apply to Mr. Hazard, Gunsmith; or this ollice. jVT EWCA ST L E COAL. TO ARRIVE Peu ' Clara Hai.orkaves (now dv*.), 300 t^-ns Houao Coa 200 tons Smiths' do. 10.tons.Coke 2,ooo_Spokcs (Iron Bark) 50 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & G. WINJSTONE.



Ecclesiastical. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUN DAY-SCHOOL. The ANNIVERSARY SERVICE'S in connec tion with tho ab.vo will be held in the WKS Ti~YAN CHURCH, PITT-STREET, on SUN DAY, llth April. The Rev. Shirley W. Baker will preach in the morning at 11 o'clock; and the Rev. Wm. Mißttv in the evening, at 0.30 o'clock. An address to the scholars will be given by the R_v. Oeoroe Boxa at 3 p, m. Fi-icuds are Invited to be present. Hymns will b^ sung on each occasion by the scholars. Col lections in aid of the School Funds. The Annual Soiree will take place on Ihe following Tuesday. NORTH SHORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH —Divine Service will bs con ducted at this Plaeo of Worship To-morrow— Morning, at 11, by Mr. Beaumont; Kvening, 6.30, by Rev. Mr. McCallom. UNSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH.— l-crvices to-morrow (;unday)—Rev Mr Jone3 in the morning, at 11; Rev Mr Porter in the evening, at 6.30. 0 NGIIEGATIONAL CHURCH, \J BKRESFORD-STRBKT.-Tho usual Ser vices will be conducted TO-MORROW (Sunday), by the Pastor, tho lev J. R>'ei-tson, M.A., in .tho morning, at 11 oVWsic, und iv the evening, at 6.30 o'clock. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Wellcs'oyand Albert streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will be held THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Biblo Reading will bo given. Fiien'lß cordially in vited. A BIBLE CLAS3 for YOUNG MKN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 1. rriaEATisE royal : Sunday even- J. INS SttRVICEJ.-Under tho conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow livening, from Bto 0, All are invited. Seats ifrco. B'TIKNE STRIiIFr.HALLT^UNSEC -fl-_ TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICES llth April.—Morning Service only, at 11 a.m.— Subject: " Conscientiousness in Character and Life. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Newmarket.—Sunday Services—Aftor noen. 2.30, J, Nixon ; 6,30, J. Nixon. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra - stroot. — Sunday Services- Morning, at 11 o'clock. Rev J. Long; Evening. at 6.30, Hoy. J. Long. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY JL SKRVICES, Kxeelsior Hall, Upper Pitt street.—Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. Long; Kvoning, at 6.30, auxiliary. FiumiitvemMtio^sYciiurch, Franklin Road—Sabbath Services in tho abovo Church—Morning, at 11. Rev J. Nixon; Eyeuing, at 6.30, Mr Smith. N~ EWMARKET WESLEYAN SKRVICE3.-Nowmarkct Hnll.-Divino Servicoin the above at 6.30 to-morrow evening by Rev Thomas Buddie. /iHUUCII OF~JESUS OHR_ST,~OI. \_/ LAI'TKRU AY SAINT-.-Meetings In the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on tomorrow (-unday), at 2,30 and 6 30. p.m. All aro invited. No collections. Personal. STUART MAClVOß.—Address wanted. Home letter for yon.—Box LOnehumja P.O. INFORATION wanted of the where abouts of Miciiaki. Diving, son of James Diving, born iv Kcltalky, County Clare, Ireland, by tho United States Consul, at .-.uckland. A RESPECTABLE Englishwoman wishes to moot with a sober, middle-aKcd, Man, with .view to marriage.—Apply to Stab Olllco. _N ~^ f * c £i I hereby certify that I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted in my name by any person from this date without my written authority. JOHN CARTER, Parnell. Meetings. AUCKLAND SHIP-OWNERS AND SHIP-BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, SPECIAL NOTICI-. A Special Meeting of Ship-owner-, Ship-^uild era, and others interested in Shipping, will bo hold nt tho Waitemaia Hotel on MONDAY NEXT, tho llth instant at 1 p.m. Business: Very important. By order of tho Committee. SHIRLEY VV. HILL, Sth April, 1880. Secretary. "M" O T I C E. In ncoirdance with the Proclamation in Gazct'o IS, March 23, 1870, the Annual Meeting of JUSTICE. OF THK PEACE resident in the Auckland District, will beheld at tho Polico Court, Auo-land, on TUKSDAY, the 27th inst.. at 12 o'clock Neon, for the purposo of choosing a Chairman ot Petty Sessions, and settling a Rota of attendance for the ensuing year. J. M. DARGAVILLE, Chairman. fOT A. O. B. SOCIETY, JUL* AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. Tlio usual Fortnightly Meeting of the abovo will bo nt 7.30 p.m. instead ot 8 o'clock, until further notice ; commencing ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, 14th Inst., When a full attendance of Members is re quested, as business of importance will bo brought before the meeting. JAMES O'BRIEN, Jon., .Secretary. SOUTH BRITISHFIRE AND MARINE INSURANCK COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notico Is hereby given that tho Ordinary Half yearly Gonoral Meeting of tlio Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Ollico, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONuAY, April 12th, 1880, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to recoivo tho Beport and Balance-sheet for tho Half-year endiug February 29tn, 1880, &n<\ to elect two Auditors lo the place of .lohn Batger and T. L. Whitr, Kegs., who roliro, but are eligible, and oiler themselves for re-election, 'iho Transfer Books will be closed from March 30th to Apiil 12. ISS), both day 3 inclusive. By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Ganeral Manager. Auckland, March 6,18=0. Drapery. DARNELL DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. F. TOMLINSON Invites tho general public to Call and Insp:ct his Entirely New and CHOICE ASSORTED STOCK, Suitablo for tho Autumn and Winter Season Comprising— Now Cashjierkb Now Satin Cloths Now Jet Mkkinos New Powpadoub Dress Matkrials Now Ooiourkd Lustres (bright ilnish) I Tim Most Faahionab'o Goods in Velvets and Volveteons ;In Pompadours - cm- I bossed and fancy stripoa—in all tho I Newest Colours; and tho Prices aro I Very Moderate. The Fashionable Eur Cams New Ulstkrs, a full Assortment, from 10s Gd (extra value) New Children's Ulst.rs (-cry choice goods) Now Ulster Cloths Now Jacket Cloths New Hosiery in all tho Newest Styhs, and Fancy Woollen- Goods in Great Variety. In fact, NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! In Every Dkpariment. All Goods marked in plaix figures, and at such Prices as lo meet with general satisfaction. F. TOMLINSON, DRAPER, WARWICK HOUSE, Parnell. Lost and Found. LOST, on Wednesday last, by Mount Eden, near tho School-honsc. between 12 and-1 o'clook, a Blue Cap.—Tho Undor will oblige by returning samo to Major Green's, Mount Eden. 1 0s- REWARD.—Lost, in Fonsonby, .IL XJ' a Pocket book, containing testimonial. Person known who picked it up, and if no: returned to this olllco at onco, will be prose cuted. .Education. ESTABLISHMENT for Young Ladies, conducted by Mis Norman, Waterloo Quadrant, opposlto Government House.—Tho Second Quarter of tho year will commenco on April 12. iyr R HENRY KOWE, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-3treet. Board and Residence. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence at G. K. Rollerson's, second houso from tho Wesleyan Church, Pitt-atrect. BOARD & LODGlNG.—Vacancies for two Gentlemen in a private family, within ten mlnutc3 walk of the Post Oflice. For further particulars, apply D., Star Oflice. BOARD and Residence wanted by a young Man in a privato (respectable) family not more than ton minutes walk from Queen-strcot.—Addre3S, with terms, "G.8.U.," this oflice. "^TORTHCO,rE~RA.Y HOUSE, Stokes' .Lii Point.—Residence, with Board and at tendancs, for a gentleman and hi. wife, 50s a week, .ingle lady or Uent, 303 —All particulars at Webb' Mu.ic Sa'oon, Wellesley-street. OV E R N O R BRO W_. E HOTEL. HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per week (alnutle room) _25s ' i ■ — HM.S PINAFORE." — Anothei a Shipment (full s .ores) just landed. ---i Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-Btreet.



f ———— '■'■ - - Public Notices. TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. MORRIN & CO., GROCERS, AUCK LAND. Wo, the undersigned, Trustees In th. abovo Kstate, havo Sold to Mr Robert Neai, Theatre Royal Building.,, Qaeen and Victoria streets, tho Tea and Grocery Business of J. C. Morrin and Co., also all Debts duo to the Kstata, and .Mr Robert Ncl is tho only person entitU-d to receive the samo. G.W.OWEN | Trustee, in Iho HERMAN BROWN) Mo? r m& i.a npEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH MI-NT, Tiieathis Royal Boilpinos, QUKKN AND VICTORIA STREET-1, Auokland. ROBERT NKAL, having purchased the Busi ness of J. C. Morrin and Co., bo^s respcotf tilly i to Folicit tho Patronage of tho Customers of the late flrm.assuring thorn that everything shall bo done on his part to merit a continuance of the same. Orders Dcliverod Free In Town and Suburbs. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. April 22 and 23 (ST GEORGE'S DAY), 18S9. For full programme, see handbills. Wm. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. BRIGHT SMILE (COROMAWDi-L) GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITKD). The Office ot tho abovo Company has been removed to 19, Insurance Builaings; and the undersigied has been appointed Secretary, to whom all Calls due to tho Company must bo paid. Fy order of tho Directors. M. S. LEERS, Secretary. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, Henry Cu_nT,itRTSON has removed to tho Premises lately occupied by Sargood, Son and Ewin, iv Durham-street. D ALLEN'S DINING-ROOMS.—Hot Rolls, 7 a.m.; First-class Bill of Faro daily; Ladios' Room up-stairs with overy con venience. T> A R (5 T O N G~ A ORANGESI ORANGES ! EX "MAZEPPA," AND "AOIEHAU." H. HART & CO., having Purchased tho wholo of tho Cargoes of Oranges, aro prepared to supply tho Trade at tho vessel's side, or their Store, Auckland Market, ANY part of the Borough of Auckland.— By applying to Lowe, Inspector, Parnell, Niuht Soil or Nuitanco can bo takon away, by applying 'o Newton Poßt-office, or Lowo, In spector. Parnell. piAI. OS! PIANOS! Ju.t Opened, Bord's Pianos; price, £28. Also, to be sold cheap, one of Alexander's Rosewood Three-stop Harmoniums. Pianos and Har moniums Tuned and Repaired In town or country.—N.B. Noto tho address—Thos. H. Webb, o~k Cottago, Hobsou-fetreot, opposite Minnetti, Baker. Name on entrance gate. Va cancies for Music Pupils. £^. YITELLINGTON AND 3§S|£lg§ W WANGANUI LINE OF s =stßSSH*** S.TEAMERS. Tfa.B S 3 •R A N G A T I RA,' Captain Harvey, Will loavo Onehunga for Taranakl, Wanganui and Wellington on THURSDAY, loth instant, at 3 p.m. Latest train for passengers, 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Aganta, 16, Queen-atreet, Auckland. Or, A. BAKNE3, One_._nf_a. QOCIAL GATHERING. Tho Am.l.amatcd Society of Engineers will hold their Annual Gathering in the Albert Hall on FIiIDAY, April 16. Tickets (not transfer able) ; Double, 7s Gd; Single, 5~. May bo had from any member ot tho Commfitee, or at the Fitting Shop Victoria street. A limited number of tie-eta is reserved for mombora of other trades, for which oarly applicaiion is necessary GICO. W. HISLOP, Hon. Sec. A .ELECT BALL will be held in the Maeonic Hall, Newton, on MONDAY, 12th April, 1880. Dancing to commence at S o'clock p.m. sharp. Refreshments provided. Doublo tickets, to admit lady nnd gentleman, 5s each ; to be had nt the door ot tho hall. JOHN CLIFFORD, Manager. TIMBER 1 TIMBER I—REDUCTION IN PRICE. Tho Shortland Saw-mill Company have no immense stocks, bnt will meet tho market by selling at Lowest Current Rates. Tho quality of their Timber is well known. Tonguod and Grooved and Rusticatod Boarding not to be surpassed in New Zealand. Special lines In Second-class.—Ccstom-Houso-etroot West, 3rd April, 1880. -ftTOTICE OF REMOVAL.—J. S. J_l Coiilky, Tailor, frc., bogs respectfully to intimate to his customers aud tho public gener ally tbat, having leased thoso oomrcodiens premises known as Now Zealand Houao, Short land Crescent, whoro iv future ho will carry on hia bueinoos, ho hopo. by strict attention, com bined with moderate charges and good work manship, to cont'nuo to merit that patronage that has beon so liborally bestowed on him for tho past nine years.JP.S.—All garments made on tho promises under tho Immediate supervision of J. S. C. HM.S. PINAFORE VOCAL SCORE H.M.S. Pinafire Piano Arrangement H.M.S. Pinaforo Waltzes H.M.f*. Pinafco Quadrillc3 H.M.S. Pinaforo Lancers H.M.S. Pinaforo Ualop H.M.S. Pinaforo Polka H.M.S. Pinafore Fantasia—Dorn To be obtained only at tho AUCKLAND MUSIC WARKHOUSB. OPECIAL nOTIOE. H. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR Exactly opposito the South British Insurano Offices now buildings, Shortland-street, Has pleasnro in announcing that he has on hand and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT OF SUMMER GOOD 3, comprising Enolish, Scotch, Bannockbukn, Home spun, and other Tweeds. tZT Special linos in Bluo and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings. Mozella and other Vestings, &o„ &c. N.B.—Every garment is mado under the per sonal supervision of tho advertiser, and ho would particularly direct attention to tho fact that KO MACHINE WORK IS SENT OUT. Note the Address : Exactly'opposite the South British new offices Smohtland-sthket W. C. D B*NES ' THHIGREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, IS NOBODY'S AQBNT ! mports Direct tiie following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister Sc Rossrran Princess of Wales Wertheim Homo Companion, tho Now Yv heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttlo Co.'b New Grovor & Baker latest and best Domestic 110 we—A., B, and C And Other Good Makers, All of which aro for Palo on Weekly Payments of 2/6. Ono Month's Froe Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's houso by tho best Machinist in tho Colony. Machines kept in ordor twclvo months frco oi chaxgo. Those are somo of tho advantages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET ■jC-STABLISHED 18 55. CHEAPEST j W BEST HOUSE J a QIUALITY j o is \__t\ MACHINES T II E H*. I >x> TRADE. g ONLY. i "-1 i 1 v. I w 8 '5° : Y\7" TT'. QHAKESPEAR & /^lO., 24G, QUEEN-STREET, . AUCKLAND. " - ESTABLISHED 185 6.



Tenders. _-_x^.r^^s_~_Cs~_*i s*_a*'"-.-i_R'""3ji~;t' '~&_S-«S;;*_«K4(____jf' ■jW-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CANTERBURY INTEJUOIt MAIN LINE OP RAILWAY. T.MtfKA TO BANG-TATA SECIION. KAKAIKJ CONTRACT. FOBMATIOS AND-BftIDGE, Written Tenders will bo received at this office till Noon on MOM HAY, April 12 h. 18S0, for tho i abovo contract. They -re to bo marked on the outside " Tender for Kttka-U Contract," and addressid lo tlio Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addres sed and marked, will be recolvcdif prosentid at any Tclctrroph ollicj by Noon cf llio above mentioned date, provided that writ!on tendo, a io duo form are at tho fame hour lcdged'in any District or Resident ltlnglriccr's ollicc. Plans, specifications, anil general conditions may bo seen at thin oflice, and at tho Public Works Ollices, Chrisrchuroh. Wellington, and Auckland, and at tho Pcst-ollloc, Timaru. Tho lowest or nay tinder not necessarily acc.ptcd. 1 By command. W. N. BLAIR. Engineer- in Charge Middle Island. Public Works Olllco, Duncdiu, Miu-ch 12,1550. ___ > ,!!_(l_wM_s9jS_bS-Bb> HOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUB LI C N O TICK. TENDERS for tho undarmentionc 1 works will bo reeoived by tho undersigned until noon of i FRIDAY, the 10th instant:— !* 1. For tho Erection of a Brl.go over tho Mill- } race, Riverhcad, and Repairs to Bridge j over the Waitemata 2. For the Erection of a Culvert on tho Road between thj Lako and Northcoto. 3. For Gravelling part cf tha Road leading from tho Lako Road te O'Neill's Point. i. For Carting Scaria Ash to tho Great North : - Road, between the Whan and Rewarcwa Bridges. 5. For Repairing tho W hat and othsr Bridges i on tho Great North Road. ] Spociilcalion3 aud plans for all tho above ■ works can bo seen at the ofllre of tho County Council, Shorllaud-street, Auckland; and tho;o for No. 1, at Mr J. Lamb's, Waitemata Mills No. 2. at Mr Miobanl Shea's, the Lako No. 3, at Mr Alizoa's, Levonport. JOHN JAMBS, 1 County Clerk. jj Auokland, Ap-.il 8, IS.O. j TE N D E R |S I will bo received up to FRIDAY:, 16th j | instant, for the Erection of a Four-roomed ' ; ; Cottage at Quarry Read, Mount Kden. Plans i J and specification to bo scon at Mr Holland's. I Us ocer, Queen-6treet Tho lowest or any Under <| will not nscessarily bo accepted, if mo li U I L D E It s. ! Tenders will be received until noon of tho 17th j ;jj instant for tlio Erection of v Factory and other I Works at Hooderson's Mill. i li, R. REALS Se SON. Architects. I TENDERS for tho Erection of a 1 Teacher's Dwe'ling tear No. 2 Sohool, at p Katikati. will bo received at tho Ollica of tlio | Kduoaiion Board. Wyndham-street, Auckland, | untilnoonof W-DNK. DAY,2BIh Aprilin.tant. \ ;i Plans and spcciflcat'or. at tlio Offlco of the ; | Board, and on application to the Secretary to _;j the District Sohocl Committee, Katikati. . j| VINCENT E. RICK, J Secretary. [J; TENDEP.S for the Erection of No. 3 | Schoolhouso at Katikati will bo received |; by tho Education Board, Wyndham-street, i Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 2Sth | Ap.il instant. _* i; 1 Plans -nd specincation at the Office of tho jl Board, and on app!icatlon s lo tlio .Secretary of the District fcchool Ci.mr_~.i~ee. Katikati. VINCENT E. RICE, - Secretary. p mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received .unlit noon on MON DAY, April 12th,.for tho Erection of a Villa in Karangahape Boad. Plans acd specifications > ! to bo seen at my oflice. W. F. HAMMOND, i.R.1.8.A., . A rcliitect. _ Fouth British lasnrauco Buildiugs. Gazette in Bankruptcy. T-'T THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors A ct, 1876,"0 nd tho sevoi al Acts amending m the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of ||')J GEonon: DuNNifL of Ponsonby, near tho ;~j City of Auckl-ud; in the Provincial Dis- |jj triet of Auckland and Colony of New |J1 Zealand, Agent, a Debtor. i|i] It is is hereby notified that at a first meeting |i'j of tho Creditors ot the above-named Gcorgo ||| Dunnet, held st the Supromo Court Buildings. || on SATURDAY, the tenth day of April, 1880, at 11 tho hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas ! jj Macfl'arlane, Esquire, of Auckland, in the Pro- |ij vincial District ufore.-al', Certificated A ceo un- ; fig taut in Bankruptcy, was elected Trustee in tho j | j|il a^ovo Estato ; and that the said Thomas Mac- |jjj;i li'urlane has intimated to the Regiatrar, in |]| writing, his acceptaiics of the said appoint- l|i| mor.t. 1 11 Dated at Auckland, this 10th day of April, ! || 11. WILLIAMSON, 'f. Deputy Registrar. m RUSSELL & DEVORE, |1 Solicitors for the l'cbt~r. I! Fraser's Buildings, Auckland. I pit Municipal Notices. !|| niTY O F AUCKL AN D. ||| ADDITIONS TO CATTLE PENS, FENCNG. jf 1 &C, AT ABATTOIRS. jj,| Tho City Council will rcceivo Tenders until j.j 1.30 p.m., of WKDNK-DAY, April 14, for wmk j |it as above, iv terms of specifications, plans, and • 11 conditions at llio Ofiloe of the City Survoyor, ;|!p Qu. eu-stroet. | fill Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept ', m\ any lender. Tenders to be cadoraed "Tender :j M\ for Pens, Fencing, &c." j pj P. A. PHILIP?, :p! Town Clerk. % 'Am Town Clerk's Office, sjl April 7.1850. i|i| riITY 0. AUCKLAND. M BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS'LISTS. ||| Notice is hereby givon that tho above Lists He ! |pj at the Receiver's OQlca until the 15tli instant [IS (inclusive) for public inspection. I la P. A. P111..1E3, |ii Town Clerk. jjl Town Clerk s Office, April 6,1880. I If N.B.—The names ot all persons appearing on |ul tho Defanltors' Li-its who fail to pay all Rates iff duo before tha 21st of this month, will not ;Lf§ appear on tho BurgoJS Roll for the year ISSO-1. i JrS Auctions. f| TUESDAY, APRIL 13. || HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, §§ STABLE. THE subscribers will sell, nt tbo resi dence, c'oao to K-rangahape Reservoir '. (fourth house from Baxter's), on Tuesday, 13th instant, at 11 o'clock, General Housoh-ld Furniture, consisting of ChefTonler, Bookcase, Pictures, Carpets. Tubles. Matiing, O le'oth. Chairs, Ken- _ der, Clock, Colonial Sofas, Iron and Wood Bedstcaip. ilattratse... Bedding, Cheat Drawers, Curtains. Mirrors, Com mode, Tub 3, Meat Safe, &o. at 12 O'CLOCIC, Lrrgo Stablo, to bo removed in 7 days: Sashc? and Weights, Carpenters' Benches, .Timber, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. M WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14. || On the Premises of John C. Morbin, |j| Grocer, Quetn-strcet, Is General Groccrlos and Oi'mon's Stores Jig] Counter and Fixtures I _m Scales and Weights (various) |JI Tea Canisters and Bins II Tea Mil! and Sugar" Chopper iiji Treacle C=n, Filter, Largo Cock |g Handsome Chiucsc Vase 3 and Figur.s lif Iron Safe, Iron Tanks, Trucks |» Butter Box, Sugar Bins, and Show Casks Iffl Office Fittings, Ga. Fittings ||L Window Gas bhades HI 200 dozon Bottles tm Horse, Cart, Harness, Saddles, Bridles tiff 120 Acres Land at Kaipara £ Eg GO Acres I and at Waiwora |||j E. & A.-ISAACS Jl HAVE received instructions from the tm Trustees In 3. C. Mori in's Estate to sell §■ by aictiou on Wednesday next, April 14, at iS ll o'clock, on tho Premises, Queen-street, jH) THE ABOVE, H NO eksekve. til E. & A. ISAACS. ,ll Merchants and Auctioneers, I [Continued on Fourth Petiee.] iffi