tives, and the people have elected three to be added to the Municipal Board. Here after we hope for peace, and look for strife. AN OPPOSITION GOVERNMENT Soon after (ha arrival of 11.8.M.8. Danae, on the 15th February, Captain Purvia commanding, and Captain Cliii leu commanding FT. I.G. M.S. Nautilus, the Genuau Consul-Gancral, and the American and English Consuls, made a voyage to Tcufilufi in the Atua district, where it was reported that the party opposed to Malietoa intended to establish a government of their own. And such proved to be their deter mination. The Captains and Consuls vainly endeavoured to dissuade tbe;ii from their purpose for the peace of Samoa _ The Atna chiefs then requeated protection fur ! their iutoaded yovernmant, but were in- ' formed by Captain Purvis, that he had { specific instructions to recognise Malietoa, aud ia conjunction with the naval forces of Germauy and America to protect hi! government. The company thon went on to Faolefa, aud put up overnight with Mataafa, son of the former King of Atua. He is a gentleman, and oue of the most intelligent of tho Sumoans. He had been appointed Qainua Sili, or Prime Minister, by Malietoa, and when assured that he and hi 3 property and villages would bs protected, he returned with the company to Apia. He is tho back bone of Atna, and without him the attempted government there must spjedily die out. MALJETOA ANOINTED KING. Slortly after the return to Apia the cap tains of the ship 3of war went together to Buvari, where they heard of disturbances, but found things quiet, and the people pro mised to send their Taim.ua to Muliraur. On the 12th inst. Malietoa was anointed King of Samoa at Muliumr in the presencj of all the foreign captains and consuls aud a largs concourse of natives. On the 13th the Iculiluli malcontents raised the Stein berger flag. Malietoa has ordered them to remove it. A refusal will probably entail another war unless prevented by the foreign representative 3. One thing has been re peatedly demonstrated in Samoa, and that if that the Samoans are utterly incapable of self-government, aud just bc rore his depar ture, the Rev. Dr George Turner (who has been here 11 years) did not hesitate to say so in a public speech. It is sincerely hoped, however, that the Governments of America, Germany, aud England (the*e. Governments are named lure oiHcially in the sequence of their treaties) have already agreed upon cither a joiut protectorate, or that one or the other of the powers shall have charge of the islands. 11. Weber, Esq., ex-German Consul, left here for homo on the 17th iast. Before his departure he received an elegant art testimonial (the work of Chas. McPhenney, a young American artist) and addrp.S3 from his countrymen and others at a public dinner in the Court House. Sines the arrival of the Danae, there has been a rouud of official dinners. We have had no mails here from the United States since Nov., four mouths ago. An American man-of war is expected daily. Tiie Danae went to Fiji on tho lGth inst., and will probably return in a fortnight with Sir A. Gordon. THE NUW GOVERNMENT. On fhe 26th the Consuls met with '.he new Government at Mulinuu, but when they cama together it was fou-ad that both parties to the late civil war had sent Tai mua aud Faipule from the districts of Atua and Aana. Consequently they agreed to go home, make friends, and unite upon the proper number of representatives for the Gavernment. The old party's delegates as sured the Consuls that they had no desire for any further war in Samoa, and that they should join cordially in supporting the Go vernment of Malietoa, and in making laws tor the good ot Samoa. Mr Dawson, the AmericanConsuljComplctely disabused their minds of the idea of any help from the arrival of an American man-of-war, to over turn the king'? government and re-establish the old party in power. The Municipality of Apia, established under the Couveution of September 2nd, 1870, aud governed by a Municipal Board, consisting of tho three foreign Consuls, Captain Zembschs, im perial German Cousul-Ueneral, Thomas M. Daws3D, United States Consul, and J. Hicks Graves, Her Britannic Majesty's Consul, is working smoothly and harmoni ously. For seveu m inths the three foreign Consuls ruled the Neutral Territory to.the satisfaction of everybody, except perhaps a couple of adventurer?, one of whom was about the worst laiv-breaker who has been lv these islands.

THE KEVENUE,

The government of the Municipality of course required fuads, though the Consuls have never accepted auy remuneration, ftr their services either in connection with tie Neutral Territory or the Municipality, doing everything purely pro bono publico, but to pay the Police Force and Magistrate and make some local improvements, liquor houses, trades and professions have been licensed, and a tax of one per cent levied on the value of real property ; and it is reported be a great satisfaction to the Consuls lo know that . these obligations have been met without a mur mur, except fivni 1). S. Parker, an American merchant, who paid his storekeeper's license under protest, aud a laud attorney who protested against paying auy laud taxes, though his employers owned no laud within j the Municapility to be taxed. Such action seemed a little. ~prcmalure^,.._but perhaps not unnatural to a " busybody in other men's uatteM." The same individual also wrote a grossly impertinent epistle to the Consuls about the matter, which, how ever, they did not deign to notice.

THE SHIPPING TRADE.

Business is somewhat slack here at the present time, all the merchants, irrespective of nationality, are praying for the arrival of an American man-of-war, because the "boys in blue," have plenty of coin to spend, and spend it. The past year brought four Ger man warships, three English, and one American, into the port of Apia. . There also came seventy-two German merchant vessels, with a tonnage of 15,645 tons, 47 English merchant vessels with a tonnage of 6,330 tons, and five American merchant vessels with a tonnage of 864 tons. ; The cargoes of the latter were valued at 35,969J01. (£7,193) and their exports from here to the Uuited States 12000d01., or £2,400. The German imports wore to Samoa and Tonga 235,000d01., or £47,000. Their cxportswere from Samoa, 152,500d01., or £36,500; from Tonga, 127,500d61., or £25,560 ; from the Ellice, Gilbert, Marshall; and Caroline Island', 105,400d01., or £21,080; total exports, 415 700J01., or £83,140. There is no record of British imports and_ exports. The German; trade, was much injured of course by the civil war in Samoa, the hurricans in Tonga, and the drouth in the Lime Islands. There has heen a scarcity of arrival? here now for some time.

St. Stephen's Orphan Home,

The annual meeting of the subscribers to the St. Stephen's Orphan Home was held last evening at the schoolroom of the insti tution. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen. The inmates of the Home were also present. They were well dressed, and seemed happy and contented, and their general appearauce reflected con siderable credis upon the master and matron. His Worship the Mayor of Auck land occupied the chair. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr Glasson. The hon. secretary (Mr G. P. Pierce) read the twentieth annual report, from which it appeared that the progress of the institu tioa during the year had been most satisfac tory. There were 67 children in the Home at the commencement of the year, and 17 had bten admitted since. During the year, one boy had been put to business, fourteen children had been taken out by parents, and four boys and threegirls removed to the new Orphan Home at the Tharnds. Perpetua Wai toa, anative girl, daughter of the Jirst New Ziialaud aboriginal ordained to the min istry by Bishop Selwyii, has died of con sumption. The number of inmates at present in the Home was stated to be 61, and of these 35 were boys and 26 girls. Henry Poulson, one of the inmates, was third on the list of competitor:! for the Bishop's prizes. The total income for the year was £961 IS<, and the expenditure £959 16a 4d. 'A man has been engaged to attend to the grounds, garden, and outdoor department. A cow has also hsen pur chased with a douation given hy Mr Woollams. Two -bequests were acknow ledged, one of £100 left, by the late 'lhomas Weston, and another of £20 by the late Henry Keesing. Thanks were given to the United Frtendly Societies for donation, to Captain Logan of the Hero for annual tiip, to Mr and Mrs Rayns for Christmas-tree, to Mrs Judd, superinten dent of clothing, and to Dr Goldsdro for gratuous medical services, to Rev J. Bates, the examiner, and to Mr Cranwell for gratuously instructing the children in singing. The report expressed the satis faction of the board oi Management with the manner in which tie matron and governess had discharged their duties during the yei.r. The balance sheet shewed a balance in hand of £393. The Masonic ac jount was read as follows : Lodge Ara, 358, EC: To balance, April 1, 1879, £95 Is 41; to cash from lodge (treasurer), £30 ; batik Interest to 31st December, 1879, £1 17s 3d; interest ou mortgage to February 7, £9 : riotal, £135

18.' 7<l. Cr,: Invested on mortgage at 10 par cent,. £120 ; balance in Savings Hank, £15 ISs'Td: total, £135 IS* 7il. Lodgo Beta: Balance on the Sis' of March, 1870, £10 ; bank interest to 31st December, 1579 Gs : total, £10 Gil; balauca in bank. £10 ON The Ghairmau, in addressing the meeting, said that while there was much cause fur thankfulness aj tJ^e flourishing condition ot the affairs of the institution, yet on tne o her haud there would be no reas' Q f< i dispondency if an institution of thi character, subject as it was to fluetuatin circumstances, wore not quite so s lccessful in any one year, so long as on the whole, like the inflowing tide, there were, with s-li; = 'bt recession, general progre ; s aid advancement. At the present time, when nieu's miuds were occupied with the secular system of education which we now possess, I there wai a tendency to over-estimate the > public flood from mere intellectual -instruc tion, lie did not wish it to be thought that he uudor-valued the importance of maintaining the present ellicient system of education. But, if they were to rear a race of jjood men and true —useful and law abiding citizens —they must educate their hearts, for out of them were tho issues of lite. The speaker, effer referring to the absence of religous restraint aud teaching evidenced in the rapidly-growing rowdyism which characterises many of our Colonial youths, referred to the neutralising agen cies, such as Sunday-schools, Chinches, and Orphan Home?, at work in our midst. He then encouraged those who gave their services in conducting the Home not to grow weary iv well-doing, for in due season they would have aa abundant reward. On the motion of Mr F. J. Moss, M.H.R., seconded by Rev. (jla3son, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. Mr F. Larkins moved a vote of thanks to the lady collectors, and in doing so he referred to the ladies who assisted iv making clothing for the children, aud the onerous nature of the collectors' duties. lie said if ho had £100,000 a year, he would rather give £10,000 of it than go about to collect £50. The vote was passed. Votes of thanlcs were also accorded to Mr Bates, the examiner, to Ml Oramwell the the singimg master, to Mes3rs Batgerand Brighara, the auditor*, to Mr Slator, aud St Mary's choir, aud to the Chairman. —Dr Goldsbro', and Messrs O. Alexander, B. Ireland, G. P. Pierce, F. Rawliugs, and It. Walker were appointed to theboard of management for the ensuing yoar. A collection which realised £8 4s 6d viO3 then taken up.—The examiner's report having been read, Hi.s Worship the Mayor presented : prizes to the following :— Ist Cla^s ; Clias. Holmes, Ily, Poulsou, Fanny Nonis, Christina Cameron. 2nd Class: Leo nard Sauderao::, John Powell, Joseph Par kinson. ' 3rd Class : Oliver Rayson, Hannah Paulson, Caroline Wiuthrop, Alfred Dyer. 4th : Alfred Kendall, Edward Rayson, George Church. • Prizes were presented by Mrs Cameron, matron, to Mary Evans for peiseverancj in housework, aud to Joseqh Thompson for general good conduct. Ladies prizes for needlework &c. : —lst class : Selina Wiuthrop, Fanny Norris, Elizabeth Frascr aiid Caroline Winthrop. 2ud class ; Hannah Poulson. 3rd class: Elizabeth Korshaw, aud Edith Swift, 4th class: Mary Stevens. Rewards ; —lst class : Mary Evans aud Christina Cameron. 2nd class : Martha Evans, Harriet Glazebrook, Matilda Mellon, AJaude Forshaw, Agnes Walker and Amy Church. 4th class : Blanch For shaw aud Edith Shires. The meeting ter minated with the National anthem. The choir of St. Mary's Church was present, and contributed a number of musical selections during the evening. The children, nnder the direction of ivlr Cranwell, also sang several pieces during the evening, In a very creditable manner.

Parnell Borough Council

The ordinary meeting of this Council was held last evening in the Cornell Chambers, Manukau Road. Present :— 37 Robin-on, Esq., (Mayor) iv the-chtnr, and Councillors Skinner, Herbert, Winks, Wood,1 aud Mcr Kenzie. AswiAji/fING. — The application of Mr Toinliusou, draper, was further considered respecting asphaltin«*-+li«- footpath passing his shop, ttie [thought as .the Council granted permission, lie was quite justified iv ,gettiug the work done by Mi- Morrison before the bad weather set iv, and ho was not 'nware that he had to g«t a permit from tlie Council. The Mayor explained that at last mooting theCouucilhaddecidedtodotuis work.—Considerable discussion followed. — Mr. Skinner said there wai no contract ex cept for repairs, and it was ouly right that the other asplmlter (Mr. Morrison) should have a right to compete. —Mr. Herber. said that it was evident Mr. Tomliuson acted iv ignorance.—The Mayor said Mr. Tomliuson knew the work should be dove. The ques tion was, had he a right to break up the footpath or uo ?—Mr. Wood said Mr. Tom linsou had done a work which benefited not only himself, bnt the borough, and they should accept his explanation as to his ignor ance of the regulations. He moved, " That no further proceedings bo taken in the matter."—The motion was carried.

Bui. ding Kegulations.—Mr. Skinner introduced the question asking what build ing regulations the Council worked \wder, and after some remarks from the Mayor, moved,," That a notice ba advertised, warn ing .ratepayers against cutting roads or errectiug building without the permission of the... Council.", -r The motion, seconded by-Mr; Herbert, was lost. ■ Borough Endowments. —The secretary of the Crown Lfjuds Ollice wrote for infor mation' respecting the Borough Eudow meuts.—The reply'was, the Borough had uo ciidovrniehfs. •

■ SoAr . .Factory Nuisance. —A letter was read from the manager of the Parnoll Soap Factory, acknowledging letter and Dr. Gold«bro's report. The manager submitted that tlienuisance diet not prjeeed from the factory, as all was CDiisumed in the furnace, wihile tha liquid-was mixed with carbolic acid: and-only allowed to pass through Ihe borough'drain at high tide. . It seemed unreasonable, to attribute the nuisance to the. soap factory, seeing that the drainage from the borough fell into the same drain. The drainage.also from the Union Sash and lUoor Company's stable, and the quantity ot "sawdust accumulating and rotting iv the basin were much more iikely to cause a nuisance ; tban anything which flowed from the factory. In order, however, to prevent further complaints regarding the drainage from the fut-di«ester, he had arranged to have it carted .away and deposited else where.—The letter was received.

Accounts.—The current accounts were ordered io be paid.

iWATKii SUPPLY.—The Council went into committee to consider this important question and Mr Boylan's report tliereou. Mr Boy lan reported that he had taken levels to ascertain the fall from Seccombe's to different parts of the borough, and had con nected them with the levels for the forma tion of the lower portion of Manukau Boad, so; that tho fall from Kyber pass reservoir might be ascertained also. The fall was as follows :—Swan Inn, 230 feet; WindEOr Castle, 122 .feet ; Gibraltar crescent, 113 feet; Mr Ireland's, 6Q feet; Bishop's Corner, 31 feet; Mason's Garden, 43 feet; Newmarket Pump, 71 feet. A six inch pipe with the above fall would be capable of conveying 200,000 gallons per twenty-four hours at the Bishop's Corner, if always flowing full; bat for the purpose of fire extinction it would be desirable, it possible, to have the reservoir for the supply somewhat higher that Mr Scccombe's—say, 10 feet—which would give a fall of 41 feet at the Bishop's Corner. Mr Seccombe ap peared willing to pump the water, if requited1, to a greater height than that of his own reservoir. There were, however, very few houses which could not be com manded by a head of about 30 feet at Bishop's Corner." •

Soiree and Concert at Te Awamutu.

The first of what we hope will be a series of concerts and social jjatherings in aid of St. Jotin's Church took place in the public hall Te Awamutu, on the 23rd. 4pril, under the auspices of the Rev. Mr. Phillips cifate iv charge. The entertainment com menced with an overture from Beethoven. Performers, Rev Mr Phillips, (violin) Messrs Goodfellow and Clough, (violin) James L. Mandeno, (flute) Triatram, (violincello) Pianoforte, Miss Mandeno. Glee, "Hark the lark," Misi Mandeno and all the above named performers now doipg duty as vocalists, with the addition of 1 Master Charley Philiips. Song, " Will o' the Wiap," by Mr Beni>e. Recitation, " William Tell," by Mrs Wins ton c; Pianoforte duet, "Zampa," Miss Mandeno aud Miss C. Wainwright; Song "The Wanderer," Rev. Mr. Phillips; Song, Mi 33 Finch, "Thy voice is near," charmingly sung, and rapturously eucored. Song,. Mrs. Innis. Beading, Rev. Mr. Phillips, from "Pickwick." Song " Auld Robin Gray," by Miss Mandeno, the lady wa3; deservedly applauded. Vocal duet, " Larboard Watch," Rev. Mr. Phillips and,^ Mr. Benge, the song of the eveniug. It was vociferiou~ly encored. Pianoforte duet, " Figaro," Miss Mandeno and Miss Wainwridit. Song "The Arab's farewell to his steed," Mr Benge. Song, "Tho Laird of Ccckpen," Key Mr Phillips. Glee " Chough and Crow," brought a very, pleasurable eveniug's amusement to a close. Dancing then commenced and continued to half-past-twelve. —CORRES PONDENT.

Supreme Court.—This Day.

CIVIL SITTINGS

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Richmond.

ALEX. SMITH V. HENIIY PALMER

Claim £3,000 forlos? sustained through uon-performanco of .contract. There was also a special claim of £3,000 for loss of profits occasioned to the plaintiff by defen dant's failure to perfoim his part of au agree ment.

Mr Izard (of Wellington) and Mr Alex auder appeared for the plaint ill', and Mr X Heaketh and Mr Armstrong; for the defen dant.

Mr Alexander read to the jury the prin cipal paragraphs in the plaintiffs declara tion as well as defendants pleas in reply to them. The declaration set out that on the 2nd June 1877 the defendant Henry Palmer, with Philip aud Isaac McLcod of Heleusville contracted to supply speciiied quantities oi totara piles, totn.ru tcantiug, aud rough sawn kiuiri timber to the plaintiff, who was the accepted tenderer for the coubtructiou of the Helousvillc extension of the Kaipara railway line. The specified quantities wore us follow :—2,500 liueal leet of totara piles every three weeks, and 33,000 superficial leet ot totara scantling every month. The timber was to be delivered at the river bank at Helensville, and was to be of a quality that suould be approved by the Government engineer, while tbe prices were fixed as follows .—Square totara piles, 12 x 12, and 30 to 40 feet in length, 2s Gd per liueal foot; square totara piles, 12 x 12, and 20 to 30 feet in length at 2i 3d per lineal foot; round totara piles, 12 iv diameter, and 20 feet iv length, Is 4d per lineal foot ; totara scantling, 15s GJpor hundred superficial feet; sleepers, 7ft long, and 7 by 5 at £11 5s per hundred : rjugli sawn kauri timber at 10s 9d per hundred superficial feet. The plaiu tiff agreed to pay 75 per cent of the moucy in cash when tlic material should have been passed, and the balance of 25 par cent by promissory note at two months, except the sleepers, whteh would be paid by promis sory note duo the 30th September, 1877. These were the allegations cuntained in the first three paragraphs of the declara.iou, aud the defendant by his plea admitted them. The fourth and fifth and sixth paragraphs net out that the defendant failed to observe tiiu terms of the contract, aud iv proof of Liiu gave returns of the timber which was supplied. Thus instead of 2500 liueal feet of totara piles being furnished every three weeks ai agreed upon, ouly 1255 feet were received duriug July and August, 1241 feet in September, 1297 feet in October, 1007 feet in November, 429 feet in December, and 1.41S feet iv January, 187 S. While instead of 33,000 superficial feet of totara scantling being supplied every month, ouly 2,926 feet were received during July and August, 6,033 feet in September, 14,9G0 feet iv October, 1u',501 feet in November, 5,390 feet in December, aud29,257 feet in January, IS7S. The seventh paragraph alleged that some of the piles aud scantling were inferior iv quality—not in accordance with specifi cation, the Bth stated that the plaintiff made repeated complaint of the non-per formance of the defcudaut's contract, tha 9th set out that iv consequence of this uon performunco the plaintiff was unable to linish his railway contract, aud the 10th asserted that it was taken over by the Goverumeut Engineer in consequence, and iiuishud at plaintiffs expense. These alle gations were denied in the defendant's plea as well as the 13th paragraph, which averred that the timber subsequently charged the Government Engineer by the defendant, was charged for at an excessive price, thus a hling to the plaintilfs expenses. The ple.i a"so advanced as a reason for tha dis coutiuuauce of the supplies, plaintiffs fail me to make the promised payments. In stating the case to the jury Mr Izard re ferred to these particulars at some length besides indicating the character of the contract which the plaintiff had entered iuto with thcJUnverumeut, aud for tho due prosecution of which the supplies of timber were required. It was a half-mile extension of the Kaipara railway towards Helensville, but though short there was somo heavy work iv counectiou wilh it. I'or instance there were several bridges to bo constructed, a culvert to bo made, au embankment to be cut and tilled up, and a breast work to be iformed. For the proper carrying on of these works it was highly essential that the necessary timber should be supplied at an eaily stage of the contract. However, in the llrst month the quautiiy supplied was fir short of that agreed upon, and despite a written complaint from the plaintilf the deficiency continued during the subsequent months. The plaintill frequently remon strated by letter with the uefen laut, and also verbally expostulated with him upon the the short delivery, but to no effect, l'rom July to January ouly 75.551 feet of totara scantlings wcro supplied of tho 231,000 foot contracted for; iuul only 7700 feet of totara piles instead of the 27,500 feet bargained for. The learned gentleman after pointing out cv passant that Philip and Isaac McLeod could not be sued in consequence of having been declared bankrupt, went on to point out that (he failure to perform the contract by the defendant, could not have bean induced by non-payment of money by the plaintiff. He said that in one mouth lucre Was a alight balance iv his favour, aud thut when the contract was taken out of his hands he only owed the defendant £1G odd. ] Alexander Smith (the. plaintiff) was tho ■first witness, lie was examined at great length, but the above statement contains the substance of his cvideuce.

! Mr Hisketh commended his examination of the witness at 12.30, and when our repor ter left the Court ho had not Unified. Tho examination is searching and miuiite.

(Left sittiug.)

COURT OE PETTY SESSIONS.—This DAY.

(B-'ioie Messrs Mitford, Dargavill, Taylor, Shea, and O'Wcil, Justices of the Peace).

DRUNKENNESS.

Four persons pleaded guilty to this offence and were punished in the usual manner.

FIGHTING. John Lynn was charged under the Vagrant Act with conducting himself iv a manner calculated to cause a breach of the peace in Albert-street on the night of the 2dth instant. The prisoner was charged with fighting iv the public street, but Ssrgeant Waaon understood that the youth was not the aggressor, and tbat the real offender had escaped. The Bench considered the circumstances, and as the youth had borne a good character, and had suffered already, discharged him With a caution. Mary Kelly was charged under the Vagraut Act with being an habitual drunk ard, without visible, lawful means, &c. It was stated that prisoner, a very old woinau, was in the habit of begging from door to door, although in receipt of rations. {The information was amended and the prisoner charged with beggiug on the 26th instant. Prisoner pleaded not guilty; she only asked a gentleman what it wa3 o'clock, as she was hungry. Constable ft. Jones depoßed that she stopped him atid begged Is 6d of him for to pay her lodgings ;he told her that he was a constable, the old woman trembled, and reduced the amount to 3d. One month's imprisonment. William McGrath was charged with die - obedience of orders on board the British ship Clara Hareravc3, on Sunday last. Captain Carr described prisoner's con duct as unbearable, and did not wish to take him again on board ; his language on the wharf was very bad. Prisoner said he was druuk, and was not aware that he had acted iv the desciibed. Pined 10s for bad language, and 7 days imprisonment fordisobedieuce of the Cap tain's orders. STRAYING CATTLE, ETC. James McGuinness, furiously riding in Shbrtland-strcet, 5s and costs. Samuel S. Aubnry, cart unattended, 1?. Mary Har low, coiva by the wayside, Bs. JN orm.au Hazard,.siinilar,but not proved, withdrawn. C. Williams, horse at large, In. Stephen O'Halloran, iurioiH driving; Sergeant-Major Mason said that defendant almost rode over the proprietor of the STAR ; sa. John Pace, csrt unattended, Is. Michael McCor mick, driving on the footpath, 2s 6d. James Cohway, unregistered cart, dismissed. Joseph Downey, or Danzies, furious riding, ss.' Charles Reynard, same offenc?, ss. James McKenzie, same, not served. Mary Coyle, for not keeping a light burning over her:botcl, "iseotia," Hobson-street, Is and costs. , . The Bench said that furious riding was vary ptcvalent, and in all future cases, a heavier line would be imposed upon offenders. KNOCKING A MAN DOWN. John Maxwell was charged ou summons, with striking Georgo Harry Clarke, and knocking him down, on the 21st inst. Mr Thome appeared for defendant and Mr. Ed. Cooper for complainant. ' George Harry Clarke deposed that he missed a valuable horse and heard that it was in Mr Maxwell's paddock. He went to see Mr Maxwell, and offered to pay any expense incurred by the animal. Mr Max well, without any "provocation, struck him violently on the head, and knocked him dowu. He was strack several times. He did not say that Mr Maxwell took the gate off the hinges. John Maxwell deposed that Mr Clarke called at his shop in the evening, and asked his clerk if Mr Maxwell was in. He then said, " You have a horse of mino in

your paddock, I bslicve." He said, "You must have taken the gate oil." .Defendant said, " You repeat that again." Mr Clarke did, and lie up with liis list and knocked him down. Clarke got up, and he levelled him again. To Mr Cooper : I have not brought the clerk hero. Conld not afford his time. Tlie Bench said the assault had been clearly proved by defendant's own admis sion. Fined £5 and costs. THROWING A STONE. John Conway was chargod v.ith throwing a stone at Thomas Quoi, on the 23rd inst., with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. Defendant owned to the charge, but said that complainant threatened him with a carving knife. Complainaut said that ho kept an eating house iv Queen-street. Defendant came in aud ordered the best he had—ham, eggs, pie, codec, &c., and when he had eaten as 1 mucli aa he could lie impertinently told complaiuant that he had no money, he must either trust him or do the best he could. He replied that he could noi pay his rent by doing business in that way, and went out for a policeman. Defendant then picked up a huge stone and threw at him. He im mediately stooped, or might have been seriously injured. The Bench considered defendant's con duct as base and most reprehensible, and ordered him to pay £2 aud costs, or in default 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour, also to find sureties to keep the peacs for three months, liimaelf ia £20, and two sureties iv £10 each. I This wa3 all the business.

Concert & Ball at Panmure.

A numerously attended concert was held in the Paumure school-room on Friday evening last; uot less thau 350 persons were present. The coucertwas given in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian and Anglieau Churches of the district, with the view of purchasing lamps and other necessaries, under the management of a committee, consisting of Messrs Gco. Ireland, Henry Pilkinton, Alexander Thomson, Donald Mc- Phersou, J. 'Wills, and J. Lil".wall. In thn absence of ilev. John Macky through indisposition, the chair was occupied by Eov. Frank Gould. The school-room was kindly placed at the service of the managing committee by the Board ot Education and the local school committee. It was brilliantly lighted for the occasion, and the bareness of the walls was relieved by the skilful and artistic placing of high coloured maps, illustrated diagram;!, natural history charts, and representative Hags. These ornamentations weie due to the exertions of Mr Saward, the village school master, assisted by Mr Mcl'hersou. The following was the programme of the even ing :—Musical selections l>y several ladies, comic song, "The End of the World," by Mr W. Dorau (encored); " The Black smith," Mr 11. Gilfillan ; " The Golden Stair," Mr Edwards; "Like a Beautiful Dream," with chorus, by Miss Tavlor; duet, by Mm Hamlin and Miss Wilk; sentimental song, Miss Taylor; comic duct, "Conjugal Quarrel," by Mr and Mrs Hamlin, who, in response to repeated calls, gayo "Ann and John " in character, whinh fairly con vulsed the audience with laughter. MrVnuse was loudly applauded in "John Chinaman " comic song and dance. The concert was very successful throughout, and closed with the national anthem by the choir and company. The room was then cleared for dauciop, and \isitors iv the meantime par took of refreshment. The dauce music was supplied by Mr McUormish's excellent liaml from Auckland, and dancing was kept up with much spirit uutil two o'clock in the morning. Wo may add that the school-room is well-built and commodious, but surprise was expressed by visitors, that such valuable public property should be left unfenced, and exposed to the risk of being damaged by the cattle on the run.

Destruction of Property.

Tiri: Auckland Ahaijs gkt a Feast.

Drjnixfi Sunday afternoon, in the vicinity of Queen-street Wharf, and extending far over the town, were to be Keen largo troops of children—boys and girls—running about with amifulla of large biscuits. Sonic of them had even their hati, pocket handker chiefs, and pinafore? full, while many of them had been more business-like, aud secured baskets, which were also packed to over-flowing. Of course peoplo began to think there was something wrong, and enquiiies were set on foot as to whero the bitcuiu came from. The children were not at all reticimt on the subject, but informed inquirers that " There wore two tiinks full baliiud Major's store, on the wharf." On receiving this information, some who we c curious enough proceeded in the direction indicated, and found, to their dismay, the ground behind the store literally strewed with biscuits, while children were still engaged iv carrying them off. Eventually a nie'setiger was despatched to inform Mr Major of tho destruction of his property which was going on, and he shortly after arrived in company with Sergoant-Major Mason. The moment the police nliicer came in sight, hardly a boy was to be seen, and, with the exception of one young urchin, who was secured with booty iv his possession, net one of them cjulil bo induced to give any iutormation The tanks containing the biscuits-which were those pcuerally used on shipboard — weic lying on their .'ides and the contents pouring forth in large quantities. The first step taken, of course, was to turn over the tanks, thus placing the opening uppermost, alter which the fragments were collected, from around and thrown ia by an energetic crowd.. After all was made safe again the crowd dispersed, the sergeant inarching one bootless ami hatless urchin off to the station The whole affair at first sight does not seem much—for it is only natural that it children see a lot of good things lying about they will have their share—but the matter resolves itself into the question : Howdid the tanks become opened ? On the previous evening they were all safe; the covers being placed in the usual manner and fixed .with white lead, so that tome great pressure must bare been brought to bear before they gave way. On close examination it waa found that the covers of the tanks had been forced off; to all appearance by some heavy instrument— possibly by a sharp stone which was found under the biscuits, and the conclusion generally arrived at is that they were forced open on the preceding night. This is borne out by the fact that it would be almost im possible for a child to force the tanks ; and further, that if it had occurred in the day time, some one passing would have been attracted by the hammering which appar ently was required. The matter at present remains a mystery, but it is in the hands of the police. The vulue of the stock -which was carried off amounts to about £5, while the balance will be fit only for pig-feed, so that Mr Major will be a loser to a consider able amount.

Embezzlement at Napier.

[UNITED PEKSS ASSOCIATION.]

NAPIER, Monday, The following additional particulars are to haud respecting the fire in the Corpor atiou office, of which particulars were given yesterday : — riic police set to work to make enquiries and found that it was annual audit day. A number of note book counter foils had been pulled down from a shelf, aud after oil had been passed over them, ranged round Shaw's books in open order, so that they would readily burn. This directed suspicion to him. He was in the oflice, and most active in suggesting theories to account for the fire, pointing out foot-marks on a table below a window which nobody else could soo. At the last he seemed to become conscious that sus picion pointed to him, aud at once he weut to the Mayor aud confessed that he had embezzled money belonging to the corpora tion and had falsitied the books to hide his defalcations, but he denied having set the place on lire. The police have siuce dis covered that Shaw purchased kerosene in the bottles which were found in the room from Mauoy and Co.'s on Saturday. Shaw is well connected, and has hitherto borne a good name. lie was at one time a runholtier, iv the country, but for several years past has been ia the employ of the corporation. About six months ago he was appointed rate collector, aud it is supposed that the defalcations have occurred since then. He states that he has no idea how much he has embezzled, aud it will take several days for the auditors to iind it out, though seveial specific em bezzlements have already been discovered. Shaw has a wife and a large family, and much sympathy is expressed tor them. He has never lived in a fast manner, and nothing occured to create suspicion before the lire. The general belief ia that he got gradually into debt, and on being pushed by tradesmen took the money from the rates and then altered the hooks to corres pond with the amounts he paid in. Hh salary was over £200 a-year. This day. Win. Henry Shaw, late rate receiver, was charged at the K.M. Court with setting fire to the Government Buildings yesterday, aud remanded for eight days. Arthur Sketchley opened to a crowded house last night.

The Suez Mail

(" European Mail," March 12.)

Silt JULIUS VOGEL,

The " Broad Arrow " ha 3 the following :— " .-ir Julius Vogo!, the New Zealand agent, will do •well to remember the case of Cjlonel Deakiu, who lost his seat at Launceston fcr having good-naturedly, on the election, pro mised his tenants liberty to kill rabbits, and if it be true that Sir Julius, as a Conserva tive candidate for Falmouth, now promises to remove his New Zealand Emigration Depot irorn Plymouth _to that port in the event ot las election, his seat may, when he wins it, prove insecure. We can hardly, however, credit such a transaction. If Plymouth has been selected aa the best pjrt for New Zealand emigration on its merit?, Falmouth 'vould not long retain the depot on its demerits." Amongst these who have recently passed away bearing the decoration of the Viltoria CiUis is Lieutenant Colonel Pickard, C.8., V.O , ltoyal Artillery, whoso death took place at Cannes on the evening of March 1, alter a very short illr.e s. Lieut.-Colonel Pickard served as a subaltern in Ul3 Ntw Zealand war, gaining the Victoria Cross with assistant-Surgeon (now Surgeon- Major) William Temple, 11.A., for gallant conduct during the assault on the enemy's position at Kangiriri on November 20, ISU3. LABOURERS' UNION. Iv the beginning of the year 1879 500 men were sent to New Zealand by the Laborers' Union, aud it is satisfactory to note that all obtained employment immediately on their arrival. A personal inspection of over 2CO homesteads of labourers who had previously emigrated to aud settled iv various parts of New Zealand under the auspices of the Kent and Sussex Union showed that all were found to bo doing well, and thirty-live of the homesteads were the propel ty of the labourers inhabiting them, who also owned parcels of land. It h not too much to s.ay that many of these labourers would never have risen to the competency they now enjoy had they remained iv Eugland. NjfcW ZEALAND AGRICULTURAL COMPANY. The, lirst report of the New Zealand Agricultural Company states that after de ducting from the profits of £54,851 the expenses, &c. including the dividend of 2s 6d per .share already paid, there remains an ■ available balance of £12,942. The directors recommended that this be disposed of by placing £3000 to a reserve fund ; by paying a dividend of 2^ 6d per share on £7 lo* paid up, which, including the dividend on the [vendors' shares, will amount to £7348; carrying forward the balance of £-2594. NEW ZEALAND DEBENTURES. The Bank of New Zealand gives notice to the holders of the New Zealand Govern ment 5 per ceut. Loan (1879) who intend to take advantage of the option to convert their scrip into New Zealand Consolidated Stock (4 percent.), at the rate of £120 stock for each £100 represented by scrip (or deben tures), in the terms of the prospectus dated December 4th, 1879, are rcmidded that scrip, fully paid, .should be presented at tho Bank of England for this purpose between March 17th and April lGth next, alter which date it canuot bejreceived. THE DISTRESS IN IRELAND. The Lord Mayor of London has received another letter from tho Duchess of Marl borough relative to the distress iv Ireland. Her Grace states that the total sum she has obtained through his lordship amounts to £22.000. Funds, however, having been derived from o.her sources, no less than £40,000 has been distributed by committees in thirteen counties, leaving a balance of £30,000. Her ladyship observes that "the dread horrors of famine do not exist," but adds that there is still dire distress.

nra>? \TrmrT.\TVT\ TTO W.WTMn. «STA"R TTTI7!RII AY. APR.IT/ 27. 1880.



" Money does everything for a man," said mi did gentleman, pompously. " Yes " replied the other one, " but money wont do as much for ;i man as some men will do for money," I>y the Court of Common Picas of Lake County, Ohio, a decision is just rendered coufitniing the title of tho reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints, the non-poly gamistM or Joscphitos branch of Mormons, whose head-quurtcra are at l'luuo, Illinois, and of which Joseph Smith Jr. is President, to tho old Mormon Temple at Kirtland, Ohio. The decision recognizes the Joscphies as the true Mormons, and the Utah Mor mons are declared impostors. Wanted- WAN TED, tho Ladies and a tew ot tho Sensible Men to read llio largo lot of Fresh Bargains ,'ia Uampltr'a new Advertise ment in the 3-d column Ith page. \ AT ANTED, ayouujj Man to work horses * » on a station, and look after cat Ve.— Apply at tHs olllce. WANTED, n Carpenter for the country. — -pply at this offlco. VS7?ANTEDj a goueral Servant—Apply V v Mrs KdKecumbe, opposite Knglno-houe Western SpriiiK^ TvTANTi'ID, n good Milliner.— T. Short, JV . Ouacn street WANT D, two Men to cloim out a Well.-Apply 0.1 Cox's Property, F.cc num's Hay. _____ VftTANTED, a Baker who can cook and H make himself generally useful—Apply at Mr;Evvi»g:ou'H, Queen street. ¥%rANIKD, a respectable Girl for an .YY Uraiair lUr. Apply Stak Olllco. WANl'fc.l), a good General Servant; must be ab!o to cook.—Mrs Wynyord, Graftcm Hoad. WANTED, a good Dairy of* Butter, 50:b3 weekly. Puld cash on delivury.— Apply thia OiTlce. WANTED, a Girl about 1C for housc woi k in a small family.—Apply Stab Olllco. WANTED, by a competent Dress and Habitmaker, two respoctdblo Appren tices ; cutting and fitting taught.—Apply, house next Bclbher s Sore. karangahapo Road. WANTED, a good General Servant Girl.—Mrs W. Bsir, Onehunga. YVTA.NTED, a good General Servant for IVy the country: reCcroncfß required.—Mrs Thomas, Si Stophoii'H ltoad, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant; also, a young Man to make himself generally metal.—Mr. Kdgar, Dyer, wellesley-street East. \VTANTED, for Cash, Dressed Flax", Vy ; Dried Fungus, and Beeswax.—John Reid and Co., 26, Queen-street. WANTED, a Man Cook for a Hotel Cambridge : must have good refer ences.—Apply tomorrow morning at the Star Hotel, or to T. Macky, Fo t-straot. WANTED, Apprentices aud Improvers ■ to tho Dressmaking.—Hiss Ohriiitle, top of ghortland-Stroet. ____________ WANTED, at Llannaford's Auckland Rogiatry, Upper Quoenstroot, Female Cook, and Housomaid; sauio country hotel. ANTED, at Hannaford's Ke«istry, Upper Queon-streat, Girl, able to milk. (Qjnntry). ANTED, at Hannaford's Kegistry, Upper Qaeen street, Young Girls, to be uaeful. gentlomena families. WANTED, at Hauuaford's lledstry, iTpfor Qunon-street, Genoral Female Servants; (Countr;); wages 12s. WANTED, by a single Man, Bed-room m neighbourhood of Auckland, with or "without partial board: oharges mmt bo modc rate^-Addreaa "A-D." Stab Oflloo L _ ANTED, Two or Three respectable young Girls as Apprenticoa] £to tin DrossmaltlnK and 'Machining.—Miss Look wood, Wiikeiield-strcet, four doors above Garrctt's Boot»Faotoiy. WANTED, a Paperhanger to Canvass , and Paper tbreo Room?.—John McLcod, But'.der, N'ewuiartee>. ANTtD, Young Lady about 18, who oau dohousowork and a little elemontary Krislieh toaohinK. Salary ab-jut £2 per nvmth. Would bo treated a3 one o£ the family.—Apply "A.X.," aTAßOfflop. \\J ANTED, a respectable General Ser ..?.?■-,! vantfor a private family near town; no young cbildren.—Apply at this Office for address. _ WANTED to Kent, a Cottage of seven rooms, in a healtby locality: scoria soil. —Addroan, with fall particulars, '■ Box 133," Post-ofllco. '■_-_ \\J ANTED, a Cottage (on terms), within H ten mtnntes walk o( P. 0.; £10 down and 25s weekly. -Addros3 " Cottage," Stak ■Ofllce. \\7 ANTED, a Gardener who under ■ v v stands tho management of Vinery, Flower, aud Kitchen Gantoo. Must havo cood reference?. Liberal wagoa to a suitable porsoni —Apply to P.P., Box C 3, Poßtofllco, A net land. ANTED to Purchase, Live Animals of any description, or any other living Curiosity, from £1 ti £100.—Apply Wild Boast Show; WANTKDto Let, an 8-ntalled ctable, in the city.—Apply A. Maokie, Iloya Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham- Btreet. \\J ANTED KNOWN.-Taranaki Dye ' ¥» ■ irq and Cleaning Establishment has Removed to tha foot of wakefleld-f.reet, next to Mr Blomfield's, Painter^ ANTED, a Regular Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, Bags, Milk and other Produce, at tho Now Shop, to be opened on Saturday next. May 1, by R. Burrow, ot iondoc, adjoining Mr Wooip, Butcher, and the Pon sonby Club Hotel. VSTANTED KNOWN.-A Good Supply TV of Firstc!a?s Fresh Butter at Mrs Grlce'a, Grocer and Fruiterer, Newmarket. WANTED, by a young Married Man, with two children, a sitcation a Stock man; understands the business thoroughly; or taka charge of a small farm; understands the dairy.-Apply to E. M. Ualtelt. Butcher, Par nell.



Wanted. A N T E D. Tbe Ladies to know that ttey can buy Under wear at le3s than manufacturers' prices at tho Now Establishment, 174, Queen-street (opposito ths Thistle Hotel;. Vy- A N T E D. Tha Ladies to come and see the Newest and Latest Fashion* in Millinery at tho Now Estab lishment, 171, Queen-street (opposite the Thiatlo Hotel). WANTED KNOWN, Cheap 'limber can now bo Purchased at theYardsrof D. Goldia, Albert-street, dose to Dock. Ho haviDg purchased between 300,000 and 400,000 feot of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will be prepared to give customers tho benefit 0/ his purchase. THSTANTitD KNOWN, the Auckland Tt Timber Company have on hand ouch larjto stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, they aro compelled to sell. Now is the time to build. Present prices can only continue until tho heavy stocks are Fold. Job lots of second class. Face cats, Sabs, &c. Firewood 2a 6d per load. Sawdust and shaving 3 n-e. \KTANTISU KNOWN, that E. Carr and T r Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and Whito Pine, Sh n«les, House Blocks, Palir.gs, Posts', Kail 3, ant Firewood in their Yard, Cujtom-houso-street" West, oppo-ite end of Hobson-street. N.B. —The increasing demand for Whito Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED. -A young Lady, recently from london, and experienced in Tuition, dcairoa Engagement aa Governes3 in a family; qualifications; thorough Eng.ish; good music; French acquired at Paris and Geneva; German and drawing (-:outh Ken sington cert'fifate); unexceptionable references. — Address "Z.Y.X.," Evening Star (Jfllco. npHE good People cannot let us go just JL yet.-L. W. &00. \\T ANTED KNOWN. To All tw Want ok MoNifsr.—L. 11. Ncu megen is prepared to advanco the Bame on personal or any other security, repayablo by Weekly instalments.—Noto tho address: ICS, Quoon-streot, oppesito^tho Savings Bank. \y AN T Ifi D K. XOW N, a tii-st-chisa Stock of Cloths and Tweoda; good workmanship and moderate prices aro th( distinguishing features of " Tho Pantheon." FOPD, Tailor. 166. Queen-street. \S7HEKE shall we get our Boots in V T future J Why, at the Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Upper Queen street and Market Entrance, whero wo Buy for cash at tho cheapest possible ratfl, and gat a fUst-class article. Nc booking to pay for. Come one, como all, and sco for yourselves. A large stock to select from. DAILY Matinees at the Gem Gallery. Work done equally well in all weathers.1 mo BOOTMAKIiUS—Wanted to Let, a 8. a Bhop and Dwolling, without Stock, now in the occupation of Mr Oatcs, Boot-maker, Quoon street, Onehunga, and doing a good Trade.—Apply to Miss O'Brien, on the premises. TO PAINTERS.—Wanted, good Brush Hands.—Apply to R. Daviea, corner ;o< Rutland-street, Pa-nell. For Sale. TjlOR SALE, an Original Selection of 145 JJ Acres, about two miles from Little Omaha harbour by a Kood read; steamer twice a week; land lies to tho Hunny side, facing to and with large frontage to tho sea, aud surrounded by old settlers ; ono corner of the property runs down to a email cove or bay; Land noo 1, but a litilo broken ; mixed bush and pohutukawa; supposed to c intaln coal as it crops out iv several places, trice (caah), £125; or, by installments, 20s p>T acre.—J. Angus, Nowmark6t. "PIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS JL For Salo or Hire on terms to suit all Buyers—Weekly r,r Monthly Payments. All kinds of Musical Instruments Exchanged, Tuned or Repaired.—Wlßß'd Music Saloon, Wellesley-«treet. IJ^OR SALE, a First-class Farm, near 5? Auckland, on very easr terms.—Apply sixth house oa right-hand slda of Lincoln-street, POESonby, FOR SALE, a Second Hand Spring Cart (cheap).—James Mackio, Cjachbuilder, Victoria-dtreet East. _ FOll SALE, near the Reservoir, and fdjoinino: the Railway Station, Mount Kdcn ltoad, tho remaining fivo or six Allot ments, most admirably situated either for bii3ines3 or villa sites, at a low price.—U. I'artington. ITiOR LKASE, a Restaurant and Boarding Houso, now doing a good business, wilh 28 b;ds and ovcry canvenionoe requisite. Terms cisy.—H. Partington. TpOR SALE, in nearly every part of city or JL suburbs, four, llvo, six, Beven, and eight roomed Houses.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbur>'s Buildings. FOR SALE 7 Six-roomed House, ~Yar borouj;h-streot, Ponsonby, with fino orchard, orchar.l, containing about half an aero ot land; Three-stalled Stable and detached Woph-houso. Price, £300, of which £200 can remain on Moitgagc. App'y to F. A. LINCOLN, On the PremiEOS; Or to, J. B. GRAHAM, Colonial Insurance, Shortland-streer, fjot-rv—CHOICIC LITTLE FARM of 28 acres d^OOV of the rlihdßt volcanic soil all cleared and plouglmblo, subßtantially fenced in six paddocks, and in gra*B, fco.; nevor-tailinß stream of water; House of four rooms, Dairy, Stable. Barn, &c—S. Vaile, land Agant, Short land-stroot, r?Tf:n.— Capital Housb of Five Rooms, with JJ'iUyj i arßo outbuildings, well, pump, tank, &c, and Allotment with a frontage of 50 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feet; laid out a1? garden and orchard. Terms as agreed. Twooty-fivo minnUs' walk from QBeen-streot.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agfent, frhortland-Bt.i f?/Inn-HOUfc)K ot Kigbt Rooms (woll-bullt Ji-JiUU and in gcod repair), with stable, loft, phed, ws>ll, &c, and threo allotments, having front aces to thrco streets. Price, £400. Twenty flvo minutes from tho Post Ollice.—S. Valle, Houso and l-and Agont. tjhortland-Btreet. pA HKli FoOT.—Larßo Alloimont 01 x 136 •k* feet, 10 n-.lntifa s' walk from Post-otTlce.— S. Valle, Land and ilousa Agent, tihortland- Btreot. _^ i?OOK.—COTTAGE of four rooms, with allot- JJAAV mon t 33 x 02, good well. Sea. Terms us acrroed. 25 minutes from Post-oirloo.-^-S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, dhortland-street. .(_• 9 k n.— Suburban Cottage of three good-*ized ~-u" rooms, rank, &o , with one aero of rich volcanic land, fenced and planted in three divisions; good view. Terms as agreed. -S. Valo, House and Land Agont, Shortland-strcot. FOR SALE, a second-hand Omnibus in good repair; suitable for Town or Suburbs —Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, EUiott-street. |TIOR SALE, a Three Ton Yacht, cop- Bj pored and nearly now.—Apply to Howson and Melville, Boat-builders, Breakwater. DT O~ It SALE, A FARM of 23 acres of first-class land, with comfortablo Cottagcsand Out-buildings, si tuatod on tho Pah Road. Epsom.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agauts, Queen-stroet. B^ORSALE (REMARKABLY CHEaP), A Compact ISLAND of about 100 aores good land ; gond bouse, orchard and vinery: aboni twelve:miles from Auckland. Steamers para three or four timca doily. A Nico Littlo FARM of 60 acres-ono - hall cultivated, and a good five-roomed houso, &O-, upoa it, iv tho Wainui dlstriot. Price vory low. A Good FARM of 151 aore=, large orchard, good house, and Huildings—nine miles by road and twelve by water—with good oieek front ago. A Bnug HOMWdTEAD of 160 acres good land house aud buildings! paddocks fono,d with quick thorn fences ; stock, implements, Sir.., &c. All really Cheap. Distance about thirty mile£ from town. Ownor leaving for K'nglaud. ONE HUNDRED ACRES GOOD LAND forty acres in grass and fenced, balance busb and forn—at Papatoito: thirteen miles from town. Price very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGE * of five roonif each, ia Nawton. Also, two good Allotments. 33 x ICO feet each, drained and planted with choico trees. One Allotment, 3t x 100 feet, corner of Commercial Road and Great Nortb Road, Nowton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, 8, Qpieit-street. £? 1 A £1 000 LENT, on Building Sooietj d& i- vr principles, or on other terms to suii borrowers. Mongases and Loans negotiated 1 Sco List of Properties for Saieon 4th page.- C. Williamson, Estate Agont, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money depoeitec for investment. Gazette in Bankruptcy. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW X ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditor! Act, 1876," and tho several Acts amend ing the same, and of tho Bankrup'cy 01 Robbkt Little, of yueon-street. Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony of New Zealand Shoemaker, a Debtor. Notice is hereby Riven that it is the intentlor of Robert Little, the above-named Debtor, tc apply to this Honourable Court on WKUNES DAY, the twelfth day of May. a', the hoir 01 eleven o'clock in tbo forenoon, or as soon ttierc after as Counsel can be hoard in that behalf, foi an order of ini.uediatu discharge. Dated this 26th day of April, 1880. HUGHE3 & GEORGE, Eo'icitors for the Debtor, ahortland-Btrcot, Auckland. JOSEPH Clt Alt HAS ON SALE -80 Iron Tanks 350 tons Newcastle Coal 1,500 Puriri Posts 5,000 Hobarton Rails 10,000 Hobarton Palings, 5 and 6 feet 200 bags Charcoal 200,000 Shingles. Alao, A Large Stock of Local Coals and Flrewooc ricks, Lime, Saud, Shells, &o. FORT-STREET.



Public Notico3. m rouse n ingsi T E O U S E RI N G S! ' Large Design of Patterns for the Coming Season, TROUSERINGS! Autumn and Winter Goods Just Op3ned Up. TROUSERINGS! West of England Tweeds, in all shades. TROUSERINGS! Scotch and Bannockbura Tweeds. J TROUSERINGS! Colonial Tweeds, in Large Varioty to solect from. '. TROUSKRINGS! j French and German Twoeds, in all textcres. '«IROUS E R I N G S ALL MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUKK AND IHND-MADE, AT 11. L. POSSE NESKIE'S, Merchant Tailok & Habitmakkk, ' Opposite) tha South British Inßuranco Buildings SIIORTT-AND-STREET, AUCKLAND. *XT UNION. Tho Drawing wil! -o-itivel/ take place this day week, viz., TUJSSDAY, tho 4th ol Mey. rubscrlborg are requested to tako up their Tickets at once. A few rnoro are lor sale, as . the object i 3 simply to realise, and not to make money. Tho undersigned trusts they will be disposed of without delay. F. WHITEUEAD, Tobacconist, 1 Queen-street (Opposite Thiatlc Hotel). [ N.B.—Timo. 730p m. ! rr*HE BHIDGEWATIiK COAL-MINE, , X NIC \R MIRANDA REDOUBT. Mr J. FoOTK has made up his mind to offer ' this valuable Mine (as a freehold) for Sale, < r to form a Company—thit is to say, tho wholo of the Working Plant, consisting of ono Steamn1, three Bargca, all the Machinery, which is in good working order, and the Dep6t in Auckland. [ We can get out two hundred tons per wosk, and ; there is now a good market for tho coals. AH trials hare been proved by tho Government in 1 respect of analysing the Coals, tho Hemetite . Iron, the Blue Flats Iron, the Diamond Iron, and Firo Clay, in unlimited quantity; and thorr is a good report from Mr Perry, of tho Sheffield 1 Iron Works, England. This property has been opened three miles by two, and the seam of j coal now being worked at is itfty-twofect thick, boßide3 two more scams under this. It is esti mated to contain fourteen million (14,00,000) tons of Coal on th<) top strata. And now, gentlemen, this is a good and honest invest ment for yoor money, and any uentlemen wishing for further information Can hava it by 1 calling at Mr J. Foote'a Depot, and, if desired, , he will accompany tlum to view tho property; b or apply to Air Phillips, Manager of Manguiiesc t Mine, or D. H. McKenzio, Esq.. where they can > sco Mr Pi. rr j's report of the quality and quantity I of tha Ircn. t JAP. FOOTE, Miranda Coal DouOr, Auckland. April 27.1830. • T HEREBY Challenge E. McGinley to 1 JL Rur. Half a Mild for the sum of Fiftj ' Ponndß (£SO). Th<s match enn ba arranged any j time b;fo:e SATURDAY, tho Ist of May. J. R. HUT TON, ■ Champion Spriat Runner of Auckland. [ April 27.1880. iTkJL TflOR HOKIANGA. l -~T-'Ajj ' ROWENA' < Will leave Onehrmsa Wharf on THURSDAY, . April29.atl-p.nl. ; For freight or passage apply to ! A. MCGREGOR, Manager. ' TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ; J. C. MORRIN & CO., GROCERS, AUCK LAND. . We. the undersigned, Trustees in the above jCstate. have Sold to Mr Robert Neal, Theatre Hoyal Buildings, Queen and Victoria streets, tho Tea and Grocery Bua ess of J. C. Morrin \ and Co., alao all Debts due to the Kstate, and. Mr Robert NeJ is tho only person entitled to receive tha Eamo. r» W nwirisr 1 Trustees in the G. W. OWiN I KBtate 0{ j 0 HERMAN RBOWN j Morrin & Co. - mEA AND GROCEEY ESTABLISH : . MENT,, . Theatrb Royai, Buildings, - ! QUKEN AND VICTORIA STREETS, Auckland. ROBERT NEAL, havingpurcbasod the Bus:-' ness of J. C. Morrin and Co., bests respectfully to solicit tho Patronage of tho Customers of the I late Mrm.assurinK them that everything shaU be . done on bis part to merit a continuance of the 1 same. Orders Delivered Free in Town and Suburbs. DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challiaor House, Pitt-street, opposite 1 Gr6y-etr«et, whore he may bo Consulted be : twecn the hours of 8 and 10 a.in., and 1 and 2 ; p.m., and after 6 p.m. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MICDICAL PRACTITIONER. 1 Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours ot Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2to i. and 7to 9 p.m. ■. MISS OOGHIt.L begs to inform her friends -and the- public that she has Commenced Business in Upper Union strost '. (opposite st. James's Church) as Dress and '. Habit Mak^r, and hopes by oavofnl attention to orders to marit a chare Of pubic patronage. i rriHAINK you Friends for Kindness. We L will work-for yon tho best wo can a short ■ time longer.—L. W; & Co, Gem Gallery. j WifL N E & HHOYCE Aro NOW SHOWING thoir I AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, 1 which will bo found to bo Stylish, ot Good I Quality, and Very Moderate in Prloe. . I MILLINERY—the Latest Parisian Styles ■ - HATS In Beaver, Felt, Straw, &c. Skal TdrbANß; Ki>al and Imitation, in Ladies' and Children's KLOWKRS, FKATHKR3, HRAD-DRESSES JACKETS and MANTLES, in Black and 1 Coloured Cloth, 811k, &c Fun-LtNKD Cloaks, Ulsters Hosiery (both ladies' and Children's) in Silk"; Lisle, Merino, Cashmere, and Cotton GLOVES, in Kid, Cloth, Taffeta, &c. 1 Undressed Kid ditto, 2 and 1 button. I An Immonsc Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, In evory style and texture, with Trimmings to match 1 All the Prices In Black Silks (j net to hand in our . . usual favourite makes) marked very low J Ladies; ipd Children's Costumes in great variety ' Special attention ia drawn to the RABY LINEN and Children's and Ladies' UNDKR [ CLOTHING Department, every possible Sre ■ quirement in which will bo fully supplied • Boys' Knickerbockers, Ulsters^Hosisry, Hats, , Collars, &c t A Complete Assortment Ol Calicos, .Flannels, Blanket?, Linens, &o. t Dress and Mantte-making cfmdvcted on tin premises i Mte per e&ntt Discount allowed for Cash. -MILNE & C H O V C E, 1 Auckland. 1 ■. ■ ' - -^ ' Lost and Found. ! X OST, about Newmarket, on the 26th » JLj instant, a Silv«r Lever Watch, No. 33.209. Whoever found and will return the same to the Eden Vino. Hotal will bo well rewarded.— William Gibbs. Auckland, April 27, ISSO _ OST, on Saturday night last, between Queon-strspl and the . Maries, a Purse '. containing money, silver whistle, and other small things. '1 he finder will bo rewarded by ■ leaving the same at this office LOST, on Sunday last, between Mrs Onthwalt-j's and St. Mary'a Church, a ( Bluck Skye Terrier Pup. Finder will be re : warded on leaving same at Mr Coates, Parnell. LOST, a Bunch of Keys.—finder will be rewarded on returning s<nuo to this office Vp-fl KEWARD. -Lost, between the H& A Cooner's Shop. High-street, and Neil son'B ButChei 's Shop.Onehunga.a Sqnare Brown Leather Bag containing Four Books.—Abovo roward will bo paid on rotu-ning Bame to Mr ilcCrae, High-street, Auckland. r - Ecclesiastical. I /^RAFTON ROAD AND PARNELL £ VJT WESLBYAN CIKCUir. The Inaugural Circuit Tea Meeting will be > held in the "rafton Road School-room -on ! WEDNESDAY EVENING, 28th instant, at , half-past six o'clock. Public Mrotine in the J Church. Addresies by Messrs C. J. Stone, J. L. Wilson. T. Buddie, F. A. White, R. J. I Soustcr, and others.. .Tickets.-Is 6d; Children,6S. J TTNITED METIJODIST;:FREE U;" • ■.CHtTRCH, :---■. I Pitt and Vincejtt Streets. THI3 EVENiNG (TUESDAY), April 27tb, THE ANNUAL SOIREE : will take place in the Schoolroom. Tea on the tables at.6.30 o'clock. ■-■ 1 i After Tea a PUBLIC MEETING in the Chapel. Mr. R. Artiiur in the chair. To be addressed by the Revs. H. Dowsbury, R. Taylor, and Mr. James French. } Tickets, Is. (3d. each, may bo had of any of the Mombers. Education. riIKLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Quarter commences on the 29th instant, on Which day new Pupils oan be enrolled. AN Elementary Singing Class on the TONIC SOL-FA method will bo com menced by Mr Charles BlomAeld. in the Newton Congregational School-room, Edinburgh street, on TUESDAY KVENING, May 4tb,at half 1> past Eeven o'clock. Subscriptions for the Bix Months course:— Gentlemen, 10a; Ladie3, 7b 6d; Children; is, (in cluding W usio.) N,B, A new course of exerciaes will be used. 1 * ""*""



Tena tb. TVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. LI IILK UIVitR AND AKAUOA RAILWAY. E),LES?vIEKrc PKRMANENT-WAY CONTRACT. Public" Works Office, Uunedin, April 7,188..>. WBIi'TEN TES'DSRS will bs reoaived at this offlco until noon on MONDAY, May 8, 18S0, for the abova Contract. They aro to be marked on-tho out3ide "Tender for Ellcsmere Pcrm-ment-way Contriict.' and addressed to the Uon. tho Minister for Public Wort s. Dunedin. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly marked and addidisad, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph tlflice by noon of the same day. pro vided that Written Tenders in duo form are Ip-Igod at any District or Resident Engineer's Offlco by tho came hour. Drawings, specification?, and general condi tions may be seen at this office, and at tbo Public Works ullices, Christchnrch, Wellington, and Auckland. 'Iho lowest or any toador not nrccssarlly ac cepted. 15y oomuiand. •VT. N. BLAIR, Englnoer-in-CharKO of Middlo Island. IT O T EL FOR LEASE, Tenders will b3 receive^ until NOON of SATURDAY, tho Ist May, 1880 for the Lease for a long term of years, with a building clause, of the Masoaic Hotel, Princes-streot. Tenders to be addressed to the Secretary, Ara Loiga, 318,1.C. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Knll parliculars and all infor matiin can bo obtained on application to W. L. Mitchell, CB, Queoc-stroet. 1(1 ARM OF 343 ACRES TO LET AT MANGERE. Tenders will bo rccaived and all information supplied at tho offlco of Messrs Jackson and Russeil, Fort-street, up to noon on MOND VY, tho 3rd day of May next, for tho Lease for a term f years of Mr Shepherd's Farm at Manger?, ately in the occupation o£ Mr FrancU 'J'rcbil cock. The highest or any tender not neccssariy i accepted. International Exhibition. MELBOURNE .EXHIBITION, 1880. _ The Auckland Local Committee draw the attention of tho public to the following oxiriC'B from the programme o£ tho Exhibition, and the Regulations for Now Zealand. Copies! of Byelawa, Regulations, Forms of Application for Space, and all informatioa, may be obtained at tho offica cf tho Chamber of Commerce, Bhortland-stroat, Auckland. Intending .Exhibitors are urgently requested to forward their applications for space as early pjssible. 1 NEW ZEALAND REGULATIONS. 1. All Exhibits must, unless otherwise speci ally arranged, be forwarded to tae Exccu Jvo Commissioners for Now Zea'and at Melbourne, through the Local. Committees, any time after tho Ist June, and not later than the first week in July ; and no articles can be received af :or iho 15th August 2. Tho Collectors oE Customs have been directed by the Government to arrange for tho transmission of tho Exhibits at tho public ex pense, and free of cbarge to the Kxhibitoiv. 3. Tha spaco which has been allotted to New Zealand is only 8000 square feet, including passages, so that the greatest economy will bj required in its apportionment. Animal and Vegetable products will bo dealt with under soparato regulations, of which due notice will be giveu. As the Commlsiioners for New Zealand are required to furnish, before tho Ist June, 1880, ap proximate plans eho wingthe manner of allotting the space ■ assiffed 10 them, and lists of their ii hibitore, and other information necessary fo: ---the production of the uflicial Catalogue; and as it is further provided that space assigned and not occupied on tho Ist Septemoer, 1889, will will revert to tho Commission, i; is noctsaary tbat icvof proposing Kxhibitor should apply before the 15th May for a share of tho suace allotted to Now Zea'and, according to tho printed form provided, copies of which will be furnished to applicants by the L'Cil Commit tees. 4. All applications for spaco must be properly filled up, approved by tho Local Committofes, anl be accep;ed by the Executive Commissioner, to insure reception of the Exhibits by the Com missioners. 5. In Jtho flnal arrangement of the Now Zea land Court, Exhibitors will, as far as possible, have allotted to them the space applied for; but the Commissioners reserve the power o£ making such modincations as may bo found necessary. C. Each package mnst have two cf the flag addross labels attiscd to different bat not oppo site sides, and mastalso bear a distinctive mark, such a? , ■■■ A H 15 or A H 1 '".'■■ ■-'- 3 T the letters boing the initials of the Exhibitor, the upper number representing the total nu-cbar of pacKages sont by nim, and tho lower iUurd tho particular number of tho package. 7. Ebch ICxhibitoc Is required to fill up and si^n two Forms of Report for Judges. .8. Ifi moro than ono Exhibit is packed in a caso it willj bo advisable to distinguish each Exhioit by a serial number. 9. All expenses of transport, after Exhibits aro reseivbd by Local Committees, will bo under taken by the Commissioners. 10. It ia very nocossary to insuro that nothing is exhiDlted which docs not oscel In quality. Kxhibitora should therefore be very.carofnl in their selection of samples'.' '-' ' : .11,'ihe Commissioners would Bpcially urgo that tlio. XoliowiiiK artlolos bo exhibited in the quantities spscifled':— | GRAIN, PULSE, GRASS 3EKD3. &C.-I mea- Ba*ed bushel. -' 1 ' ■ FLOUJR, MEAL, &c.-251b3. .' " ~ . . , WOOLLKI? GOODS-Who'.e pieces. COAL?—Sections of scams, samp'es'of not loss ■thin 1 cubic foot each. TIMBKR-^Serio3 of uniform sizod' samples. Sections with the bark oa and one faco pjlished, the other being left in its natural Htuto. Specimens of marKctiblo timber to bjjnot shorter than 3 feet. FURNlTUßE—Manufactured from Now Zea l&rjd wOpd. FLASi-;Dress3d.flbre in 50-lb. bales. i 1 tOPICi and other Manufactured Articles In coils and other marketable packages. KAURI GUM — Ordinary markot paokages, showing grades of quality; special sample.!, showing size of mass or purity. ';. ,- TANNkkG BARKS-Not less than 50 ib. weieht- LEATHER—WhoIa skins and hides. DYBS JNotlossthan 51b. samp'es. ?AIN' '—Ordinary marketpackagos, with dupli . cat >s for testing. . ■ PRESERVED MBAT-Sls Tins oC each kind. or }0-lb samples. , 1, CHBKBE—WhoIe Chsese of any sizo not lesa ' than 11 lb. 1b the aggregate. WINE; BEER, AND BPIKITS-In bottlo-maa:.. 2 gallons. Beer, in wood—max., 36 gallons. As tlio hulk beer.ls placed in callar* not acces • sib^o'to the general public, each.Exhibit of. this kind should be accompanied by ano.-na . mental (empty) cask bearing the name, &0., - of ltxhibitor, for the purpose of effective dia ' play. Exhibits Gf bottled wine and spirits may &lso be aooompanled by apparent fac simile's for' tho'Same purpose. TOBACCO LKAF AND CIGARS- Max., 101b; mini, leaf. 51b., cigars, lib. MINERAL WATER 3-1 dozoa in Battlcj. MINWRAIi AND ORE3—Massivre speoimocs, partly polUhcd U required to shew structure. WORKS OF ART-Only those illustrative of New Zealand scenery and natural history ; photographs, pans, map?, &c. All Exhibits in this class to ba framed. 12. Tho Commissionerj will use every en deavour to provide against the loss or damage of the collections, which will be duly Insured ; but they will not hold themselves or tho Govern ment responsible for any damage or Io3S. 13. Acy Exhibits not absolutely given to or bought by the Commlsslonera (unless the owners oxnrossly desire that they ba duly disposed of at Melbourne) will bo returned to the Local Com mittees' at the expense of the Commießionens. 11., All Exhibitftlho coat of which ha* been defrayed by the" Commieslonors, will be con sic oredi to bi their property, and will be ex hibited; in their name, but the nama of tho pro ducer roay bo mentioned in the Catalogue at tho discretion of thu Commissioners. ■ 15.' Local Committees will, at tholr discretion, accent articles far exhibition, subject to final revision by tho Commissioner*, aa spaco for ex hibition is limited. 16. Local Connnittesa ara recommended to appoint Sub-C mmittees to as3ist them in seeing that none but flrst-rate specimens of raw pro ducts aro forwarded. 17. The Comml^Jiiners reserve the right to alter, amend, explain, or add to those Regula tions. JdMES STODART, Secretary, Auckland Local Committee Auckland, April 26,1830 To ..Let. TO LKT, a Cottage of: five rooroa ; three minutes walk from Railway Station.— Apply Mr j ,jK.n^pp,,KeinaeraUoad. t ■~.,., FWI.O, LEV, with possession from Ist May, ft a Six-rooniftd, House at tho Grafton end of Carlton Gore Roafl, fitted with every con venlenco.—K.B.Dioksoii.Regent-Btroet, Graft on. O LETj Mount Eden, new and pretty CotTago"of 6 fopms with about 2 acres of volcanic land; h-ental,lssp9r week.—S. Valle, ■ House and i^ind Agent, Sho;tland-street. fjW .LET, at licmuera, within three a minutes walk of the Railway Station, a Six-roomed House nearly new.—For terms apply at Railway Store Office, Newmarket..-, TO LET, Modern-built House (seven • rooms), well finished. Rent, 20s; corner of Howe and William streets.—Apply next door toT. W. Marsh. TO BE LET, a. Six-roomed House ia Falo-Btrcot, overlooking tho bay. Apply on thejremlses.—J. Brabazon. ~VTOKTH SHOWS—To Let, a Furnished Jji House, splendidly situated.—R. and R. Duder, or Messrs Sumerneld and Leek, Queen street. "VTOTICE.—J. B. Massey, Boiler-maker JLI and Smith, wishes tho Pablic to know that hg has started in the above-named business, In the premises lately occupied by Mr Partington at the bottom of Cook-street and Market Piace, and is prepared to do all kii;ds of Boiler Work and Koreral, Smithing.'- Agricultural Imple ments made and repaired. <;ravj Fences and Ornamental Pdllisiding on hand.or made to order.



Meetings. niTY EAST ELECT OK S. I iavite you to meet mo at the Mevhavic.*' Institute TO-NIGHT (Tuesday), the 27th Instant, at 8 p.m., when I wi'Jl address you. W. J. SPEIGHT. TCTDEN LODGK, Mo. 1530., E.C. '1 ho Regular Monthly Meeting of tha above Lodge will lie held in tho Maso-.io lia'l, Karnnjrs - hapo Rod, Newton, THIS (Tuesday) JCVKtf- ING. at 7.3J pm. Visiting Brethren aro Invited to attend. By command ot tbo W.M. THOMAS WILLIAM TUTT. Secretary. L*-,.®^- mHE usual Fortnightly .^^S&omStf'fc * Meeting of Cour'. Zca #SJ§S-«B!sSai3i Jandia, A.O.i\, -will be he'd in rK<Sbs^!£!&~ 10 School-room, Alexandrc fcm*C=ll ISShSSV- street.TO-MORROW (WcdneE l^^ri^^i KVKNINO, at 8 o'clock. n PjS^ißfPSl I A fu" attendance is l eq'iestod 1 v' s'?w-tfk'i§?ia to consider important business '*HgE&&*GßSa>' on District Order paper.-Fred. ( hri3tmas, Secretary. BRIGHT SMILE (COUOMANDEL) _GOLDMINING COMPANY (Limited.) Tha General Meeting of Shareholders of tlio abivo Company will be held at the Registered. Ofllce of the Company, 19. Insurance Buildings, on THURSDAY, tha 29th instant, at 4 p.m. Busine.?s:—To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, and t3 Kloet Directors, By order of tho Direc ors. M. S. LEERS, Secretary. Auckland, April 17, ISS\ olt KING MEN'S CLUB. The Bi-Monthly Social Gatherirg will take plaboon WEDNESDAY, A.iril 28. ..Dancing to cemmenoo at 8 p.m. • Tickets, 2s ; to be obtained t< om W. LEPINE. : Seoretaly. /CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING \J. COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of tho Shareholders.of tho Caledonian Gold Mining Cortpa-y (Linjitedi will b.s held at tro Coni -I'iiny's Olllco. Shorlland sliver, Auckland, on THLRSDaY, tho 27Ui day or May, 1880, at 12 o'clock noon, to confirm tha following Kesolutions passed at an Kxtraoidinary Meet ing held thi3 day :— (1.) " Th»t tho Ca'edouian Gold Mini.\p Company (Limited) bo wound-up vol untarily, under tho provisions of tha —Joint Blook Companies Acf, ISGO," and . the various Aetß timcndin 2 tho tame.' (2.) " That James Stodart. of Auckland, ■ Mining Agent, bo appointed Liqui dator." (3.) "That the tale bo authorised ot tho j '' Company* property to a now Coni ; >: pany, to be formed under the pic. i eions of tho " Joint Stock Companies Act, I860," and to be called the " Old Caloriom-m Gjld Mining Cumpany ■ (Limited)/' CHAREKS TOTHILIj, .■ . Secretary. Auckland. 2Cth April. 1880. Board ana Residence. BOARD and KESIDENCtf. Terms, moderate.—Mrs Hastings, Wcodbino dttago, Grcy-Btrcot. V& A:T EKLOO HOUSE. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland. Board and Resilience, by the Day, "Week or Month. Oiipo sice Government House and within five minutes walk* of tha wharves. RfC OVERNOK BROWWE HOTJRX VT; ■ HOBSON-STRKET Boara and Ltffting •••■•"» 20b per weo i ■ (ajnulo room) ..Ite i \ ' Sporting. /CAMBRIDGE JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMF MEETING. THURSDAY,. 27th MAY, 1880. : Pees dent : Every Maclean, Esq. SrEWAKDa:<X{a33rßß.'n. D, Ferzusson, J. A. Douglas, H. W.'! inne. W. H. Grace, W. L. Martyn, Jared Alwill, E. Howi t. Uob -rt Fisher. H. Asher, A. Isaacs, and Robert Klrkwood. Judge i Ldout.-Col. Lyon. I Handicipper :Mr W. PeicivaL r Clerk of the Soaies : Mr HeDry Asher. : Messrs R. H. D. Fergusson &R. Parr Cjgerss ov tub Course: Mr F. R. D.. Smalo and F. Pilling. HANDICAP HURDLE RACK of Msovh.; 2 miles, over 8' flights of hurdles, 3fc 6in hiKb. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance lsov. MAIDKN STEEPLECHASE, ot lojovs. ; onco - "roiild steeplechase course; wet r weight foe age. Entrance, Haovs. AUTUMN CUP HANDiCAP of 40aovs. ; 2 miles.' Nomination, 2.-ovo. ; acceptance. ;; ; 2sovs. STSKPLECHASK^ HANDICAP, of 2530V5.; abbut 3 milC3; ovor a fair hunting country. Nomination, lsov. ; acceptance, liaovs ittAORIRACE, of 10-:ovg.; 2 miles; weight for l ''ag>. Entrance, lsov. GONS3LATION HANDICAP, ot lOsovs.; 0.-oe o roi nd course; for boatan horses daring the I." mi eting. Entrancs, lsov. : Tho rules of ths Aackland Racing Club will ba itrictl ■ adhered to- < 10 per cent from prizes will be dedpeted ih each event for second horse. Jill protista must be accompaoied iivltli a deposit of 230V8., which will be forfeited to the funds pf the Club should the Stewards consider tbo protest frivolous or vexatious. Nore inations for Hurdles, Autumn Handicap, and.St£oplc3haserto bj forwarded to the Secre tary, Post-ofllce, Cambridge, not later than Saturday, I.sth Ma 7. Weights to anpear in Wailmto' and"Auckland papers, on Tuesday, 20th May, Acceptances and general entries to closa oil Monday, 21tU May, af 8 p.m. No entry will bo rccaived, except on the oon dition3 tnat all claims, disputes, and objections arising shall be decided by the Stewa1 ds or whom they may appoint; and their decision Bball be final. .. ; WALTER aOOTT, 1 :■•>.-. 1.:r.:, :,-j'i Hon. Secretary. Auctions. TO-MOSROW. ry ! ...... ' POR UNRESERVED SALE. • RETAIL STOCK , V r i GENERAL DRAPEY 110 : FANCY GOODS- I CLOTHINGv&c. A. G. GRANT HAS, bee,n instructed to sell by auction j To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, A fictail Draper's Sto?k for Sale. Without Reserve. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. 10 CASES OXFORD SHIRTINGS CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS . -TWEEDS CLOTHING 7. .<; . SERGES, &o. UiJjl A* G. GRANT aAS been instructed to sell by auction To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, 10 cases above Goods. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. ' ' ' aROCERIES I I GROCERIES 1 ! Balance of a stock of Groceries, &c. p TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART, soba iiil Ji! Tiriv; n fruit. EX S.F..'-' T^'AKAU," tKOM HOBAET TOWJf. rpa DB SOLD. RY AUCTION AT * JL ARTHUR'S MAHT, 320 CatoS Superior fruit. Apples, P^ars, &c. packed expressly for tho Mar.ket. AT AKTHU.K~'S MART. . B; ARTHDR Auctioneer. J TCT-MORROW. ' ORANGES AND APPLES. Ex 'Akawata,' fhom Sydney. ! mJ JO 0 UOti ' , , .. , ; ti W. EATON TXT ILL sell by auction at his Mart To- T.T,; morrow (Wodnesday), at 11 o'clook B a33t? ■"■":"..■.'. ' : . GT cases Oranges 33'capcs Acplos—Stone Pippins 16 cases A'pplcs—Kips tone Pippins 5 cases Apploß—F.O.. , 10 ca:on Apples—Permalns [Continuedlon Fourth|Pagre.l