Australian Mutual Provi dent Society.

T! UNITED PKKSS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Thursday. THE report presented to the annual mooting of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, held at Sydney yesterday, and now issued, shows that during the last year 9,496 pi oposals were received, of which 3,391 were declined, withdrawn, or rejected, leaving 0,135 proposals accepted and completed, as siuing £2,102,655, and yielding new pre mium's to the auiouut of £74,351. The amount paid during the year in the settle ment of claims arising out of the 279 life policies, by the death of 238 members, was £142,382, including £20,532 for bonus addi tions. The total number of existing poli cies is 39,384, assuring £14,503,352. The annual iucomc of the Society from premiums amounts to £502,117, and trom interest £192,165, making a total annual revenue of £G94 252. The accumulated fund stands at £2 933 797 having been increased during tho year by £327,738, being the balance of receipts over the disbureenionte, which in cludes all cash bonuses applied for the end of the year.

Correspondence.

ORDER OF PUBLIC MEETINGS.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—Would you kindly give your ruling to the following :—A resolution with amend ment was put to meeting, ballot-box being used for purpose. Was it orthodox to take the votes for and against the amendmeut, and then similar process for resolution? — Yours, &c, J.F.

[The practice adopted in conducting all public meetings is this : An amendment upoa a resolution is put iirst; if carried it supersedes the original motion, and becomes the substantive resolution before the meet ing, upon which further amendments may be°moved. If, however, the umeudment is negatived, and no other amendment is pro posed, the chairman must put the original resolution, which stands or falls by the votes of the meeting.—Ed. E.B.

LEAKY SHIPS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—As dear to the sailor is the name of Plimsoll, as the name of Florence Nightin gale is to the soldier. Priovsoll succeeded in condemning many sailors' coffins. What a chance to an unprincipled speculator, who believes that men weresentoa the earth for his special benefit, and that food for the body i 3 a sufficient remuneration, is an old ship. Poor old thing, constructed by the genius of man, labouring and groaning over the waves till you ara worn out—is there never to be an end of you till you give your hull to the waves? Sinkiug under valuable lives, who, deceived by a fresh coat of tar and paint, have shipped in you as sailors. Woe to the unprincipled master and surveyor who areready to affirm on oath that you-are seaworthy. The end of them all should he to put them on board such a ship with a worn-out donkey-eugiue to do the pumping, and so let them meet a .sailor's grave.—l am, &c, One Who Has Pumped For Life.

STREET PREACHING, &C.

I (To the Editor.)

Sir, —"Spectator's" views expressed on street preaching, are exceedingly oao-sided, prejudiced, narrow and selfish, and the pur pose as well as theme of street preaching iv general, -which is to afford persons of all circumstances an opportunity of hearing the glorious message of love and salvation through the Crucified One, iawhotly ignored. It will be leadily owned that churches are numerous, yet are there not hundreds upon Dundreds who may seldom, or perhapa never from various reasons enter those buildings 1 Hence the open canopy is chosen, and 5,u per fect accordance with Scripture teachiug, though possibly not quite up to the "res pectable" of ISBO. Respecting certain young females who have freely chosen to baud to gether, to share in a work of love and self denial ton, well, it is altogether out of character for an Individual who manifests an evident antipathy to the gospel's free offer of a Saviour for lost and ruined men, and feels happy tno, when ''released" from hia church obligations, to enjoy the quint stroll (perfect liberty ?) to play the critic upon thO3e who out of a pure love to the soula of their follows, are willing to join in any spe:ial effort to this end.—l am, &c, Anotiieb SpkctatDe.

THE SHIPWRIGHTS' SOCIETY.

To the Editor : Sir,—For |the wrong that need 3 resistance. I wish to place before the public some facts relating to the Ship wrights' Society, the workings of an arbitary tyrannical unjust combination. Some time ago Norman McGuiuess went to work at the North Shore for Captain Mc- Kenzip. He had served three years in the old country, and wanted to work at the trade until be was a journeyman, but the Society men were not allowed to work with him. and knocked off, consequently he was discharged. The Society would not admit him as a member, because he was not com petent to demand 10a a day, nor allow him to work as an improver until he was. No ! he must either bind himself as au apprentice or leave the trade. The yard not being permanently building would not prentice him, and the result was that for some tims he could not earn enough to keep him in food ; and now lie is eking out an existence filing in small cutters, unloading vessela, &c, whereas, bad he been left the liberty of a free country, and not been combined against, he would all this time have had 3Gs a week, and in time.a trade ; but still you know " these are all honourable men." It is a fact that this yard I am working in can never keep a boy ; as soou as a young chap comes there the Society interferes, and drives him away, and men getting 10a a day have to light the fire, carry water, fill the boiler, and turn treenails, all of which could be done by a young chap for 30s a week, and lots of them glad of the citance. The Society interfered with Pierce, who was a tradesman, and knocked him off for three .weeks, alleging^ for this action, that he was working for underpay, but finding that they had grasped at a myth, and not being able to prove anything against the man, with more than their usual liberality allowed him to go back to work, but walking about the streets and losing nine pounds had disgusted Pierce and he said he would rather go gumdigging than be humbugged by the like of them. A short time ago we left the North Shore to work in Auckland at the barque Caberfeidh aud schooner Sophia, for the same cm ployera^vhen, the Society men imagined it new law* and would not work with us, aud we were obliged to get our discharge from Captain McKenzie before they would turn to, and at the next meeting the Com mittee's report was " That we were unprin cipled men for leaving our job at the Notth Shore to do work at this side, " which was adopted. A week or two ago I proposed Scott as a member of the Society, but they rejected him. He had served his time yet they would not admit him, nor allow him to go to work, nor settle his case one way or another, ultimately they drove him clean out of the place. He was obliged to take a job and go to the bush. There is an in stitution for you—a protection society !It is a protection society for a clique of se!lhh men, for the good men would rather have ao society, and had a? good pay before its existence a3 they have now. As soon as Scott was exiled, a man from Scotland came to the yard, who had worked at shipbuild ing for ten years, and according to rule, we were allowed to work with him until meet ing night. But some of the men knocked off? Myself and another man worked on, and on Saturday night a special meeting was held to pass judgment upon us for working with the man. During the moet fng they reviled us, cursed and swore at U3, and called us all the names they could lay their tongues to, and there was talk of fining us £10 and prohibiting us from work iug with Mr Bigclow for two years. Ulti mately it came in the shapo of a proposition "that we be fined £3, and blackballed for two years." Some generous soul put in an amendment. " that we bo fined 10s aud not blackballed," which was carried. The eavagcnes3 of those men when they found themselves defeated I. cannot describe. They said it wa3 a d — shame that they ought to put the screw on us when we were in their power. They then commenced on Mr Bigelow, and snid it was high time they put the set on him. It was then proposed, "that Mr iiigelow and son be black balled from working as masters or fore men." Au amendment was put to this, to adjourn the meeting, which was lost, only seven votirjg for it, the remainder out of forty voting for the proposition, which concluded the business. When we went outside the proposer said, that had they succeeded in putting the screw on us, they would have lefo Mr Bigelow alone, but as they failed to reach us one way they did it another. They had struck us through Mr Bigelow. And this is a Society for protec tion aud justice. The Society have com menced fooling with the wrong man this time. I have seen them drive many a good man out of the place, but I am determined to fight hard before they deprive me of the liberty of a free country, and never will I allow a faction of poor, deluded, ignorant

men to condemn and censure me when I have conscientiously dnne my duty.—l am. &c.. James Dttnxikg, Noa-Socicty Shipwright.

New Wellington Fire Bri gade.

[.UNITED PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. At a meeting of the City Council last night, the Fire Brigades Committee reported that in future there 3hall be only one municipal fire brigade, and that the Council advertise for a duly qualified superintendent, at a salary of £100 per annum, to organise and take command on the following bwis :—1 superintendent, £100 ; two foremen, £25 each ; 5 branchmen, £10 each ; 25 firemen, £5 each; 1 night watchman, £100; 2 station-keepers (30s per week each), £160 j monthly practices (-i5 men at 2-j each, 5 men at 3s each), £40 ; expenditure at fire, *ay £150; contingencies, £100. Total, £575 per annum.

Supreme Court.— yesterday.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Richmond.)

ALLEGED LARCENY OF GOVERNMENT MONEY.

Ocit report of the trial of J. C. Young yes terday, on the second indictment, termi nated with a Mimmary of Mr Churton's evidence. The other witnesses were— Heury Mitchell, Native Land Purchase A gout; Te Mapu, a native chief residing at Maketu ; Nukupauro, Maria Manila, J. F. Buddie, and Abraham Warbrick were ex amiued. The Maoris were examined with reference to a variety of laud transactions. They swore positively that their names to the alleged false vouchers had neither been written by them uor for them by their authority. Abraham Warbrick was called by the prosecutiou, but examined by Mr Tyler. He said that he resided at present in Mouut Eden Gaol, for a breach of the Revenue Act. lie was a native interpreter. Before going to gaol ho was an " Assistant Land Purchase Ollicer." He had had a, great deal to do with native laud purchase?. His duty was to act under orders derived from Mr Young. It was a practice when natives came to draw money to obtain their signa ture to voucher form not tilled up, aud the accounts! lor goods obtained to this order would be attached to the voucher, and the amounts iillcd in and charged to that native. Occasionally the voucher would be in dupli cate. He conld not say what was the object of tne duplicate. He conducted the whole ot the negotiations relating to the Waita hanui block. He paid Maria Maraki the £15. The two vouchers (produced) were for the same £15. The voucher signed by Nukupauro. was attested by witness, and the money was paid by cheque. _ In commenting upon a contention between Messrs Brookfield and Tyler as to theright of counsel to cross-examine the witness upon the names attached to the vouchers, His Honor said : No oue cau doubt that the practice of resorting to these blank vouchers is a direct, ready means of fraud. If the practice exists, it would be perhaps wrong to make a particular individual suffer by what caunot be called by any other name than a gro3s malpractice. ■The witueas then explained the discrep ancies in the form and spelling of the signatures as follows : When these vouchers were signed, there would be a great number of natives present. The oue signing would, sometimes, be a alow writer, and another would sign for him. The spelling is different. The reason for that was, that Nuku was alioman Catholic. The Catholic, 'mode of spelling Paul was "Pauro," the Protestant mode was "Paora." An alteration of a date upon the duplicate of a voucher drew from His Honor the re mark that there appeared to be a great deal of duplicity about those duplicates. Upon further cross-examination the witness said that a mistake had been committed by him, but the prisoner knsvv nothing nt all about it. His habit was to tick off the sums of money which he paid to Natives, lie paid the two sums (£ls each to Nuku aud MaJaki), but forgot to tick them oil. The next;inonth these wove again charged. But it was wholly his own mistake, He was'very uncomfortable when he discovered itj "it was on a, Sunday. After which he went to prisoner's house. He saw Mrs Young, but the prisoner was lying down. The effoct ot the mistake was, that there was a surplus in the prisoner's account. In answer to Mr Brookfield this witness said that he was aware that Nuku had re pudiated the payment in 1878, but paid him £7 in 1579, because he had relinquished the denunciation. He had made a statement to Mr. T. Cooper iv the gaol. He wrote to the Attorney-General. The statement was to the effect that he did not know who signed the vouchers. When Young asked him to fill them he got them out of the portfolio. Did not know that the money had not been paid. The error occurred through the bank-book being so badly written. Hundreds of vouchers were filled at Young's request. A native would come in and want an order on a storekeeper. Young would say give him the order, and make him sign. The plan was to give the signature in duplicate. Iv another state ment the witness said he believed that Young had acted improperly. Mr Brookliold : Now, which is correct— the stotemaut you have made in court to day, or the one you made in the gaol ? Witness: The statement I have made here in the court is the correct statemcut.

Mr Urookfield : Then you did make that incorrect statement in theg&ol? Was not your license suspended for making a false declaration two years ago. Witness : My certificate was suspended. Mr. Brookfield : Did you not make one declaration that you saw a particular native sign a deed, and then another declaration tnat you did not see him sign. Witness : I did not make two declara tions. I acted under power of attorney. You represent the matter incorrectly. It is true my certificate was suspended for a time.

This being the case Mr E. Hesketh ad dressed the jury fur the defence in a powerful speech. His Honor in summing up said that the question wa3 whether the prisoner knew that the3e were fictitious returns— did he know that there were false returns made?—was there feloniaus intent? Was there any appropriation by the prisoner of the money to his own use ? The jnry retired at 11 o'clock, and a quarter of an hour afterwards they re turned into court with a virdict of "not guilty," attached to which was the following presentment:—" That the system of native land Jpurchase expenditure, as disclosed by the evidence, is eitremely loose and repre hensible, and affords no sufficient check against fraud by persons employed as agents."

His Honor remarked that that was the least which they could say. The prisoner's bail having bean enlarged, the court adjourned till the followiug morning.

THIS DAY.

WITHDRAWAL OF PROSECUTION,

Upon the opening of the Court at half past" 10 o'clock thi3 morning, the Crown Prosecutor briefly announcedhis withdrawal of the further indictments against J. C. Young. His Honor expressed hh concurrence with the course which the Crown had thus adopted, aud ho was quite satisfied that it was the right one. At the same time he wished to state to tho prisoner that he had no cause to complain of the prosecutions, for he had brought them upon himself. Ue had been entrusted with large sums of public money, and in accounting to the Government for them he had rendeied fictitious .-returns, followed up by improper vouchers. That this was done, however, with no intent to defraud he was quite satisfied, but still in doing it the pris oner had been guilty of a grave dere liction of duty. Ue had also committed a breach of trust in paying over these large sums of money to persons not authorised to receive them, and then in accounting for them in a fictitious manner. From his own knowledge of the prisoner, and from what had transpired dnring the two previous trials, he was satisfied that the man had no intention to appropriate the moneys to his own use. He should be careful not to place himself, in such a position again. The prisoner wa3 then released from custody. Mr ilesketh said that Mr Firth Wrigley felt somewhat hurt at a remark made by his learned frieud, Mr Brookfield, yester day, to the effect that a gentleman (meaning Mr Wrigley) had been running in and out of Court talking to the witnesses. He had done nothing of the sort. Mr Brookfield said he had simply acted upon information. His Honor, after remarking upon the seusibility of the gentleman, said that he had no opinion to express. The Court then adjourned till Tuesday, at 10 a.m., when tho civil case, Smith v. Palmer, will be takeD.

Auckland Racing Club

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Patron: His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M.G. President: Mr James Dilworth. V ice-President: Mr AliVed Buckland. Btewaids : The Hon, Fred. Whitaker, Mr Thos. Morrin, Mr Allan McDonald, M.H.R., Mr J. McCosh Clark, Mr Sam. Morrin, Mr David Hean, Mr Joseph Banks, Mr Wm. McLirughlan, Mr Johu Kirkwood, Mr James Dickey, Cap:. Walmsley, Mr Johu Cosgrave, Mr James Buckland, Mr Wm. J. Marks. Judge : Mr Robert Graham. ITandicapper: Mr 11. P. Lanes. Starter : Mr John S. Buckland. Clerk ot the Scales : Mr Fred. W. Marks. Clerk of the Course : Mr Sam. tlorriu.

The firat day's races were much appreciated. The events were well contested, and the public were extremely gratified with the result?, particularly with the two wins scored by Johu Smith's Maid of Honour, and also by the brilliaut performance of Yatapa in "winning the Handicap. This Panmure horse is generally vtctorious when no one expects it, and he invariably disa poiuts the public when they pin their faith on him. Yesterday, a bookmaker laid 50sovs. to 1 against him, aud as the honest farmer who took the odds walked away, the representative of "talent" patted his breeches' pocket, and said "^consider that one pound made." Yatapa winning the race, however, took fifty " yellow boys " out of his pocket. Maid of Honour's owner lias the uympathies of the public on account of the ill" luck which ushered in the first appearance of his present team. There was but one protest entered ; it was that Yatapa had crossed Libeller at the turning for the straight. When the steward's decision was made known—that Yatapa was to have the stakes -there was renewed demonstrations of satisfaction, and a cheer was given for the stewards for the fair and impartial manner in which they had acted. Malvern's rider (Taylor) was jammed against a post, and his leg severely fractured. Dr. Hooper attended tbe stiffen r. Tom Finn broke his leg in the Hurdle Wade. The starter appealed to have some m> a blesomo riders to deal with, who require smartening up with a good fine. Mr Superintendent Thomson and an efficient force of men wore on the ground. Detective Jeffrey played havoc with the games of chance, &c, of which there were au incredible number. The following is a synopsis of yesterday's racing : — Tradesman's Handicap. — Maid of Honour, 1; Ratcatcher, 2 ; Soukar, 3.. Ellerslie Plate.—Hilarious, 1; Kcuil worth, 2 ; Tim Whifiler, 3. Handicap Hurdle Racs.— Grey Momus, 1 ; HarUaway, 2 ; Harold, 3. Autumn Handicap—Yatapa, 1; Libel ler, 2. Novki, Handicap of oOsova, with a Sweepstakes ot laov each added. Entrance, l&ov ; nccopt nnoa lsov to tho funds. Diatanco, 1 milo. Winnor to bo sold by auction, with his en gagements, immediately after tho race, and the whole ol tho proceeds ot the salo o£ tho hoi so to ko to tho funds. J. George's b m Confident, syrs ... ... 1 I. GWynne's b g Tuna, syrs 2 D. White's eh g Barney, aged 3 Donnelly's b g Glciifcrn, 4yrs 0 S. C. Caultou's br h Gillie Callum, aged 0 The winner was sold by Mr Carr, auctioneer, for £33, bought iv by owner. Pculioans' I'uuse of (iOaovs, with a Sweep- Bt'ikoa of 2sovs each, amount accruing from Sweep3takestogo to socond horse. Kntranc>\ 2aova. For 2-year-olds, 7st lib ; 3-yoar olds, SstSlb; 4-yoar-olda. d,t; 5-your-okla aud up ward;", 9*t lib. JMstaaco, 1 milo. J. Smith's br m Maid of Honour, 3yrs. 1 A. J. Keith's br gHouiuir, Syrs. ... 2 11. Prince's br c Hilarious, 2yrs. ... 3 J. George's b h Resolution, aged ... 0 \V. Walteis' b c Billingsgate, aged ... 0 Maid ot Honour won, in fine style, by a longth. Soukar beat Hilarious by half a length.

SECOND DAY.

(?EK "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.)

Kacecoubsk, 12.30.

Tho excellent character ot yesterday's racing, together with the fact of this bemn St. George's Day, is bringing out a great crowd of people. The Steeplechaso is of course, the greatest attraction of the whole meeting, and there is no doubt tho Grand Stand will as usual, be thronged in every part to witness so interesting an event. Mr Vivian has provided a good substantial cheon, which was well patronised consider ing the poor attendance of yesterday. This morning a large number of people walked round the Steeplechase course, which comprises 32 jumps. Mr Purcival went rouud with the jockeys accordiug to announcement. To-day's Steeplechase will moat likely be tho best ever witnessed. There are a number of good-jumping, hard foing hovses competing, and tho event is re garded as very open. Tho betting at this early hour is—Doubles : Handicap Steeple chaise : Malvern and Grey Momus 100 to 12, Soukar and Grey Momus 100 to 12, Libeller and Grey Momus 100 to 8, and Vampire and Grey Momus 100 to 8. This is the business done this morning, and any other doubles 100 to 4, to 100 to 7. The first event of to-day is the Flying Stakes, for which eight horses will start, Coulidant, Soukar, and Kenilworth being scratched. Betting : 2 to 1 Hilariou/, Billingsgate, and Saunterer ; 3 to 1 anything else, odds which show the horses to be well-matched in public opinion. Impey's line band is play ing on the lawn. As the bell is ringing for tho race, and Mr Buckland has started to get the horses off, I must fly the bird with these few notes.

Flying Stake 3of 4030w, with a Sweopstakes of 2sova each, amount accruing from Sweep intakes to t o to second hoive. Nomination, 2govs to tlio fund?. For 2-year-olds, 7st 41b ; 3-year-otda, Bst7lb; J-ycar-old* anduDward*, Bat. Winnora Blnco Novembor 1,1879, ot an advertised weight-for-ago r»co of oOsovs, to carry s;b extra; of lOOsovj, 71b oxtr*; of 20093V8,101b oxtra. Dintanoe, i milo. 11. 11. Prince's Hilarious 1 J. Smith's Tim Wkifller 2 W. Walters'BilliDgsgato 3 Hilarious and Billingsgate went away with the lead, and raced together into the cutting, Smith's colt, Katcatcher, and Sauntercr runniug abreast about a length, behind. In the hollow Tim Whiffler began to go up. Saunterer also ran up with him, but dropped back to last horse in a hundred yards or so. Hilarious and Walters' colt ran neck and neck into the straight under severe whipping. The Southern colt, how ever, came up uuder the whip in such mag nificent style that, though French was par ticularly busy on the colt, Hilarious took the lead to the judge's box. At the iinish Tim Whifllcr camo up with a great rush, aud beat Billingsgate on the post by a head for second place. Time : lmin. ll^ecs. 2 o'clock. 'lhe horses will start in a minute or so for the Steeplechase. Mr Bowman has just come off the course, sledge-hammer in hand, after fixing up the la3t hurdle. A great crowd have congregated ou the rocky emi nence near the water jump, though unfor tunately the water jump is without the watery clement in which sight-seers delight to see the horses flounder. The excitement is becoming intense. Seven horses are weighed out. Only Loch Lomond and Evewley are stratshcrl. Grey Mourns is starting a hot favourite at 3 to 2. McGce's colour shine in the sun on No Name. Old Sportsman is having a good gallop along the straight just to get steam up. Jonathan Wild looka very well for such an old stager. Ths Steeplechase. Handicap Steeplechase of lOOsov.", with a Sweepatakes of 3sovs each, amount accruing from Sweepetake3 to go to second horsa. Distance about 31 miles. W. Douglas's Baron ... ~. ... 1 J. T>. Rutherford's Sportsman 2 R. Mclvor's Gtcy Mourns 3 rlhe other horses are all stuck at the triangular jump which bailed up the horses last year. 2.45 p.m. The Baron rushed off at the start, and was first over one of the hurdles constituting the double jump, but rouud the second hurdle McGee's colours were then seen going over the double jump, Grey Momus tollowing at No Name's heela. . The second iunip was over the stone wall. Xho water jump came third, which comprises a post and rail and a twelve feet ditch. No Name led over these, accompanied by Grey Momus, Sportsman third, fu this order the fourth jump wrs taken over a four feet wall into Green Lane. The fifth was out of the Lane over a stone wall into Bowman's garden. Here Grey Momus refused to jump, and stopped to contemplate Bowman's carrots. No Name showed signs of weakness. After taking the sixth jump out of the garden over a fence into Smith's paddock, Sports man took the lead over a stone wall out of Smith's paddock into Kcnealey's. Baron followed a couple of lengths behind, the rest swarming np in a cluster, with the exception of the Grey. The eighth jump, over ditch and furse, wa3 taken by all amid cheers from the Grand Stand. The ninth jump out of Kenealey's into Eade's paddock was successfully negotiated by all. The 10th jump was out of Eade's paddock into. Green Lane again, the Baron second, Mclvor's horse coming up fast. The eleventh jump vras taken first by Grey Morau?, Sportsman, and Baron in the order named. The 12th jump

was a post and rail and ditch in Peach "rounds. This aud the 13th jump at the hill top was safely negotiated by all, arid l»ron«htttie horse* inf.. the triangular plot: hnraes at every i-teeplcuaiibC, und which this year again hailed them up. THE DIFFICULT JUMP. The 14th jump is formed by a three-feet-six post and rail, a live fence with sloping ploughed land on the other side. Grey Momu3, a leneth ahead of the field, galloped I at it, and amid great excitement his baulk ! ing was announced. The Waikato horse, Sportsman, came at it next and baulked, and Baron, a horse which has the reputa tion of having never baulked, he also tossed jup his head, went down on his haunches, ! and Rave it best. Jonathau Wild tried and ) failed. McGee's colours could not ! surmouut the difficulty. Young Medmere and Harold also threw up thegsponge. At 2.12 o'clock, Wilson got Sportsman over. The Baron got over at 12.13, Sports man got over the fifteenth aud sixteenth jumps and passed the Grand Stand amid great applause, bound on his second trip round. "Baron followed close. No Name got over the difficult jump at 2.1C. Grey Momus got ever at 2.17, just as Sportsman came up for the second time. Sportsman aud The Baron both stuck again. Ao Name passed the Grand Stand on his second tour round, closely followed by Grey Mourns. At the stone wall So Name tell. His rider got up again amid cheers. Going into Kenealey's paddock over a stone wall McGee's horse fell again, but waited patiently for his rider to re-mount. Baron "ot over the difficult jump for the second time at 2.22 o'clock, aud the fight for second place was left to the six other horses, as Barou came in winner at 2.2'>. Sportsman was got over next, Wilson being pitched on his head, but remounted and inuahecl second. Grey Mourns third. St. George's Handicap of lOOsovs, with a Sweepstakes or 3aovs each, amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, li miles. S. Horsfall's King Quail * A. J. Keith's Soukar - P. Butler's Laertes j> B. H. Vallance's Vampire « W. Walters' Libeller y J. George's Kcsolution 0 J. Hunt's Yatapa " J. Lennard's Malvern y Time. 2mins. 43isecs. 3.45. Selling Rack of 3030V3, added to a Sweop suikos o£ 23OVS each. Entrance, 2sovs. For 2-year-olds, Cat 111b; 3-year-olds, Bjt Gib; A-ycar-oMs. 9st; 5-year-olds and up words. Bat 21b. Tho wiunor to bo sold by auction immediately alter tho race for lOUsovs. If entered to bo sold for stoovr allowed Ah if for 30oova, allowed 111b; if for Msovs, allowed 211b. Distance, li miles. R. H. Vallance's Saunterer 1 J. George's Confident - D. White's Barney •••

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LATE TELBGEAMB. , «. Hesitation of tho Baaooasflsld Ministry. Lord Hartington Declines to Form a Government- LONDON. April 2-2. The Earl Bcaconslield Ministry have tendered their resignations to the Queen, and it is stated that Her Majesty has accepted the -itine, and summoned Lord Hartington to form a new Ministry, nut he declined the task in favour of Mr Gladstone. Proposal to Gavan Duffy- LONDON. April 22. Sir Charles Gavnn Duffy, late Speaker of tho Victorian Assembly, has been invited to stand for a Trust Borough in the Home Rule interest. Elevation to the Peerage. LONDON. April 22ud. Mr Monteguo Carry, J. 8., private sec retary to Karl Baconsiield when prime minister, haa been raised to the peerage.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

SYDNEY, April 14.

A shocking case of drowning lias occurred near Wentwortl). Ou Sunday afternoon, a a selector named Diamond was crossing the river Darling in a canoe, at Seven ;Milo Point, when ho fell overboard capsizing the canoe. Diamond with his wife and child were drowned, leaving thieo girlf, the eldest being niue years of age, crying on tho bank, witnesses of their misfortune. The bodies are not yet recovered. On the .same ,day seven horses out of a mob were drowned while crossing at' the same place. On the passage of the VVakatipu from New Zealand to Sydney, Captain Wheeler was entertained by the saloon passcugws on tho event ot his 50th birthday. Captaiu Wheeler's health was proposed in very ilattcring terms, and drank with three times three, wishing him aud his family many happy returns of the day. A singularly narrow escape fiom a col lision, that in all probability would have resulted most disastrously, between the Black Adder towing inwards from London aud iho liotorua steaming outward for A'cw Zealand, occurred yesterday. The vessels met each other at Bradley's Heads. The Kotorua at the time was steaming at full speed, and so closo to the Head that ehe came upon the Breadalbatie aud the Black Adder rather suddenly. A collision ap pearediniminent, and tv avert as much danger as possible the Kotorua was run between the ship and the tug ; her bows took the tow line aud'parted "it, and the violence of the strain tore away the towbridge aud fasten ings on the Brcadalbanc. The spars of the two vessels came dangerously close, the liotoiua's scraping past the ship's jibboom and foreyard and the two vessels went clear. The Black Adder dropped anchor to prevent drifting ou to Bradley's Head, aud she was afterwards picked up by tho Breadalbaue and towed into Neutral Bay. The Kotorua went her way uninjured. MELBOURNE, April 13.

The Mammoth and Loftus troupe are financially a failure, though tho best ever seen here. Tiie opera is doing well. Mr Grattan Kigss is a big favourite at the Koyal. Pepper is at St. George's Hall, doing very little. Mr Creswick is still at tho Academy of Music. Patti opens to night. The new Government having got tho old Government down is determined to kick i!\ Beside discharging Mr Watson, who would not sive way to the reinstated Engineer-in- Cbief, they, have disrated the ex-Premier's son, which is considered by the Berry fol lowing a hit ot paltry spite. They are now annulling all the sales of Varra bank sites. There will bs a big row when Parliament meets, and even the "Argiis" owns that should there be a friendly understanding between the Liberals and the Koman Catholics, Mr Service's term of office would be short. The unemployed arc still an awful nuisance. They positively refuse to go without bread, or to be put off with the assurance that work is plentiful if they will seek for it. An important deputation goes to the Premier to-day, and there will be a mass meeting to consider the result to morrow. The "Argus" says that the Exhibition building will not be ready in time, aud complains of unnecessary delays. The banks have lowered the rate of interest ou fixed deposits, but have forgotten to reduce that on discounts.

THEATRE ROYAL.—"FLYING SCUD."

This sensational racing drama was produced at the Theatre last night with suitable ac cessories to a good house. The cast was a strong one, ami the piece worked with com. parative smoothness". In some passages the prompter's voice was too often brought into reqviisition, but this defect will doubtless be remedied to-night. Mr J. B. Steelc gave a very efiective impersonation of the unscrupulous Hibernian blackleg, Colonel Mulligan, while his nefarious associates were represented very cleverly [by Messss Love, Kumar, and HiJl. Mr iiaygaith played remarkably well as Nat Gosling, the quaint old Yorkshire jockey, while Mr O'Brien sustained the rOle of Tom Meredith in a very eatisfactory mander. Miss Marie Wilton as Kateliidcout, thegrand-dau«hter of Gosling, and the beloved of Meredith, and Miss Jessie Raymond as Julia Latimer, the niece of Mulligan, both played with self possession and ease. The scenic effects entitle the stage artist to favourable notice, while the elaboration of interesting tableaux vivantsisvery creditable to the managemen and testifies to the pains taken to properly mount the drama. The last scene was especially good. rJhe curtain rose upon a view of the racecourse, and its traditional concountanti. Nigger minstrels clad in grotesque apparel wee rnnniug about with banjos, jockeys passing and repassing, excited bookmakers hurrying to and fro, and the general puulic 'doing" a devious

promenade. Flying Scud was represented by a real horse, aud the performance closed amidst genera] applause. It wili be re peated t<:-ai:;ht. Eiul should ccriainly draw ,1 ;-.-f)d house.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1880,



The boxins performance which was announced to be given in the Albert Hall last night, by Abe Hicken and some pugi. listic confederate, did not eventuate. Not withstanding the liberal advertising which the "show" received, the public held aloof, aud the half-score of j*ouths and youngsters who had assembled, had their money re turned to them in consequence. We hail with pleasure this manifest indication of au "upward tendency" in the tastes of the community.



Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies aud a tew ot the Sensiblo Men to read the largo lot of Fresh Bargains fin Dampier's new Advertisc mont in the 3rd colamn lth page. p ANTED, aMatefors.s. 'Scotchman.' App'y on board eariy to-morrow morn iug. . WANTED, Two good Pick and Shovel Mon.-R. Rowland, Uravel Pit, Mount Eden. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Mrs W. S. Laurie, Mount Eden Road (opposite tha first gravel pit). * ,%7 ANTED, a Man as Boots.—Auck y\ land Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant; one to sleep at home.—Mrs Rollerson. second House from Wesleyan Chapel, Piit-street. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Uppor Queen-ttreet, a Second Man Cook; superior place; no mere ship's cook need apply. ANTED, at Hanuaford's Auckland Registry, TTppor Queen - street, a thoroughly efficient Man Cook for country hotel; nono but sober men need apply. W~ ANTED, a thorough good and steady General Servant.—Api'ly Nottingham Castle Hotel, Aborcroiible-atract. WANTED, by a Young Man, Board and Residcnco In a private family.— Address " A.W.." Stak Office. WANTED, a respectable Person to Adopt a Uoc baby Boy threo months' old having no mother.—Address, by letter, 1' F.C.." Stam Office. ANTED at the Wade, Ei»ht good Pick and Phovolj Mcc—Apply at tho Store of Bond Bros.. Wado. WANTED for the Waikato, a young Girl a* Assistant Servant; wages, Gs.— Apply to Mrs Hodge, Groat North Road. WANTED, respectable Girl as General gforvant.-'n, Pro? street. ANTED, a Cleaner for the Beresford- Btrcst Public School.—Particulars as to duties can ba obtained by applying to the ycc retary at the Nelson-street School on Saturday next, tho 21th instant, between tho hours of "J and 11 a.m. WANTED, First-class Wood Turners ; also, Apprentice. — Apply, Auckland Timber Company. __ WANTED, a Girl about IG for house work in a small family.—Apply Stau Oflico. . i a f ANTED, a Regular Supply of Fruit, % T Vegetables, Kgg^, Milk, &c, for tho Now Depot at Ponaonuy, adjoining Woods, Butcher. _ ANTEDI—A1—A Younfj Lady to travel with a show.—Apply to Mr Goldberg, at tho Anchor Hotel. \\j :ANTKD, a good General Servant. — V 7 Apply at tho FiUroy Hotel, Wakeflold street. ITITANTED, two Bjys; good wages, V T and a aiilendld chanco for thoso v.-ho aro sharp, honest, and rcspcctablo.-W. 11. Damplor. . \TkJ ANTED, Two Furnished Koonis in VV Ponsonby, with boarJ, for lady aLd irnntloman.—Address, stutiug terms, "Alpha, oiiico of 'Lhis paper. WANTED, good Hands at once; also, Improver who cun work a machine- Mr.-'. Heap, Dressmaker. Symonds-street. p WANTED, for Cash, Dressed Flax, Dried Fungus und Beeswax.—John Roid and Co., 20, Queen-street^ WANTED to Sell, cheap, Light Spring Cart Hnrncsr-i. and Horso.—Apply 11. Anderson, Maginnj Factory, Albert-streot. ANTED to Let to a Gentleman, a Furnished Bed-room (uso of sittinp; room if required) In a private family : Throe minutes' walk from Quoen-Btroet. Torms moderate.—Apply at this office. \V7ANTIiD for tho country, a Single V V Man to milk, garden, a&d makehlmself cenorally n-icful; must bo ablo to manago a boat.-Apply to Mr KUlnßham, Queen-Btreet, boforo 12 o'clock. WANTED, until noon on Wednesday, tho 23th lost, Tenders for the Erection ot Two Four-roomed Cottages at Nowmarkot. For plans and specifications apply to JAM I£S MASON, Parncll Nursoriee. .ANTED, by a respectable middle aged Person, tho Chnrgo o( a Young Child; must bu of respectable family; terms nodorate.—T.ll.J. this ollico. "V^Al^ninr'to Rent, a House with v V nbout 12 acroß of volcanic land, aboat ciphtmlks from Auckland.—Apply, personally or by letter, to Philip Glover, Prospect Hou-io. Jnebunga. %X TANTED, a Cottaee (on terms), within V? ten minutes walk ot P. 0.; £10 down anil 25s weekly.-Address /'Cottage," Stah Office. WANTED, a thoroughly experienced flrst-cliihS Cook for National Hotel, Cam bridge: must b. stoirty. — Apply to Edward jowis, Oiißtom-houß9-Btreot. Y\7 7AN"TKD to Let, an 8-utallcd stable, V* in tho city.—Ai)ply A. Mackio, Royu Standard Oarriago and Spring factory, Lmrham- Btrcct. Yj A~"N T J5 D. The Ladies to know that they can buy Umler wour at le^a than ]nunuCn<:turcrs" prices at tlic N«w Establishmont. 171, Quoeu Btreet (oppositu th_j ThistKi Hotoljt. w A - T B Di Tho Ladlos to como and sco tho Nowcat and Latest fashions In Millinery ut tho Now Kstsib lishmont, 171, Quecn-Etrcet (opposite tho Thistlo Hold). ANTED KNOWN.—Ladies' Satin Trimmed Huts, 4b Cd, worth 10b : Satin and Velvet Bonnets, from 10a Cd ; Fresh Variety of Frillings, &0., cheap.— Mrs Whitehead, Milliner, Newtoo. ANTED KNOWN.—Shipwrights in othor parts of tho Colony are requested not to notice advertisements calling for Ship wrights, as it is a tra<lo dispute, and can only havo for its object the overstocking of tho labour marltot, which is already overdone. \\T ANTED KNOWN, Cheap limber V V can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Golclio, Albert-street, closo to Dock. Ho having purchased between 300,000 and 100,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous torms, will bo preparod to give cii3tomor_ tho benefit of hia purcnaao; V*7""ANTRD to Purehaso for Cash, a V V Building Allotment near town, in gocd position.—Addres3 "X. V.," Star Office. ANTKD KNOWN, the Auckland Timbor Company havo on hand such lartfo stocts of timber of every description, together with Ssshe3, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, they ore compelled to sell. Now is the time to build. Proeent prices can only continuo until the heavy stocks aro fold. Job lots of eeoond class. Face cuts, Slabs, &c. irircwood23 Odpor load. Sawdust and shavings n-o. ANTKD KNOWN, that K. Carr and Sou havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Sh njjles, Houso Blocks, Palirgs Posts, Rails, am. Firowood in their Yard, Ciwtom-house-stroof West, oppo-ite end otHobaon-strcct. N.B.—Tlioincreasingdamanct for AVhito Pino has induced them to arrango for a constant supply. ANTED, the inhabitants of Great North Read and vicinity to know, that Chahler William Walkkk, Tea Dealer, from England, has Opened a Store in Russoll-streot, and is Soiling a First-class Tea at 2s, also a Very Choico ditto at 2s id, and a Tea that cannot bo surpassed at 2s 8d por lb. New Season Jams at 7d per tin ; Salmon OulUurs at lOd. A Very Good Hounohold Soip, sJrt per bar; and every other article at equally Low Prices, nt C. W. WiSLKKR's, Kns 011-ftreet, Great North Road.— Fresh Butter from tlio best dairies, Tuesdays aud Saturdays. Also express work done with cheapness und dispatch^ W" ANTKD. -A young Lady, recently from I ondOD, and experienced in Tuition, dc-iir^B Engngomont ai Oovcrnes3 in a family; Qualifications; tliorough English; good music: French acquired at Paris and Geneva; German nnd drawing (-011 th Ken sington certiflr'ate); unexceptionable reforeucos. _a ddresa "Z.Y.X.," Evbkimo Star Office. \\T ANTED KNOWN. To Alt. Lsi Want ok Money.—L. H. Ncu megon Is prepared to advanco tho samo on personal or any other aeenrity, repayablo by vVcekly instalments.—Noto tho address: ICS, Qucon-strect, oppcsitoltho Savings Back. W ANTED it N O W N, a fli-a t-claes Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices aro tho distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." J. FORD, Tailor, IGB. Quecn-atrcaS. n Q eA_CHOICK LITTLE FARM of 28 acres 3jOO\> of tho richest volcanio soil, all cleared and ploughable, substantially fenced in six paddocks, and in grass, Sec. ; no vcr-failing stream of water; House of four rooms, Dairy, Stable, Barn, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-strcct_ /T7 Kf_.— Capital Houso of Five Rooms, with ISjiOKj i a rge outbuildings, well, pump, tank, &c., and Allotment with a f rontase of 50 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feet; laid out as garden and orchard. Torms as agreed. Twenty-live minutes' walk from Qneen-e'rect.— S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, tihortlunl-st.i mENDERS for Erection of a School and a Teacher's Dwelling at Whakahara, North ern Wairoa, wl!l bs received by tho Education Boirii, Wyndhain-streer, Auckland, uht:l r.onr of FRIDAY, Mth May next. Plana and sppcifi cation at the oiUco of tho Board, and on applica tion to the Chairman of tho District Schoo Committee, Whakahara. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary.



For Saia. FOR SALE, an Original Selection of 145 Acres, about twomilo? from Little Omaha harbour by a cood roan ; atoainer twice;-, week ; iaiid li.;s to the cunny side, fa.iiug to ana witu larga fronta«e to the sea, and surrounded by old sottlers ; one corner cf the property runs down to a small cove or bay; Land uoo :, but a htuo broken ; mixed buahandpohutukawa; supposed to contain coal as it crops out ia saver -il p aces. Price (cash), £125; or, by instalment?, 203 p;r acre.—J. Augua, Newmarket. {11 A to £1 000 LENT, on Building Society ofe/JLV principles, or on othor terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on 4tU page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven par cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. %3IANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS &T For Sale or Hire on torms to suit all Buyers—Weekly or Monthly Payments. All kinds of Musical Instruments Exchanged, Tuned or Repaired.—WKßß'd Music Saloon, | Wellcsley-strcet. BTfOll SALE, a Second Hand Spring Cart P (cheap).—James Mackio. Coachbuilder, Victoria-3treet East. IJIOR SALE, about ten tons of first-class f] Hay.—Apply at the Harp of Erin Hotel, Eliorslie. FOR SALE, near the Kescrvoir, and adjoining tho Railway Station, Mount Eden Road, tha remaining five or six Allot ments, most admirably situatsd either for business or villa sites, at a low price.—H. Fartington. FOX LKASE, a Restaurant and Boarding House, now doing a good business, with 28 bads and every convonienco requisite, 'ierms easy.—H. Partington. FOR SALE, in cearly every part of city or tuburbs, four, five, six, soven, and eight roomed Houses.—H. Partington, Hou;o and Land Agent, Stichburj's Buildings. FOR SALE, Six-roomed House, Yar borough-streot, Ponsonby, with fine orchard, orchard, containing about half an aero ot land; Three-stalled Stable and detached Wash-houso. Prica, £360, of which £200 can remain on Mortgage. Apply to F. A. LINCOLN, On the Premises; Or to, J. B. GHAUiM, Colonial Insurance, Shortland-street. CJPLENDID BuildinfTSites For Sale at O Kybar Pass, near top of Grafton Road; capital investment. — Full particulars from Tannor and Evans, Estate Agents, 71, Queen- Btrcot. jji'dirSALET at BclTa^VTsta, Ponsouby, fij the property of a gentleman leaving A uok lund, Pietty Villa tfesidenco, Stable, aud Out houses. 'I ho Louse i-i new, well finished, und fitted with overs' convenience: Batli-ioom, Trafi'ord Kongo, Resistor Grates, ICnamcl Sink, water laid oa, Pantry, &c, &a, with about 2 acres—part grtis3 padilock, part planted with 3uO youug fruit and ornamental trees. The return from these fruit trees in a year or two will be very considorablo. First-clasa position, good view (near tho water); well worthy in spection. Must bo sold at once.—Tanner and Evans. 71. Qucon-stroct. AIUNGAHAPE ROAD.—Fine New . Shop and Dwelling House for sale on very advants-gooM terms. Splendid position for business.—C. Williamson, Land Agent, Vul can Lane. gj^Oll SALE, a Three Ton Yacht, cop- S? pored and nearly naw.—Apply to Hewson and Melville, Boat-builders, Breakwater. Jrt O li SALE. A FARM ot 23 acres of first-class land, with oomfortablo Cottascsand Out-buildings, situated on tho Pah Road, Epsom.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agouts, Quaen-stroet. WOK SALE (REMARKABLY CHEAP), A Compact ISLAND of about 100 aoroa good land ; good house, orchard and vinery: abouc tvvclvo miles from Auckland. Stouniers pans three or four timed daily. A Nlco Llttlo FARM of 60 acres-ono - half cultivated, and a good five-roomed house, Sec, upou it, in the Wainui district. Price very low. A Good FARM of 151 acrof, largo orchard, good house, and Buildings—nine miles by road und twelve by water—with good week frontage. A Snug HOMKSTEAD of 160 acres good land houso and bull lings I paddocks fenc-d wi th quick thorn fences; stock, implements, &c, &c. All really Cheap. Distance about thirty miles from town. Owner loavlng for England. ONE HUNDRED ACRES GOOD LAND fo.-ty acres in grass and fenced, balance bush and fern—at Papatoito: thirteen miles from town. Prico very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGER of fivo rooms nach, in Newton. Also, two Rood Allotments, 3:i x 100 feet each, drained and planted with choice trees. Ono Allotment, 31 x 100 foot, corner of Commercial Head and Great North Uoa;l, Newton. Appl/ to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, 8, Qua en-street. IJEWCASTLE riOAL! £S~ HOUSEHOLD AND SMITHS "SS Ex ' Claea Hakgreavjis,' NOW DISCHARGING, AT RAILWAY WHARF. Either at Snip's Side or Delivered. \V. & G. WINSTONE, f O S E P H CRAIG HAS ON SALK -80 Iron Tanks 350 long Nowcastle Coal 1,500 Puriri I'o3ts 5,000 Hobarton Rail 3 10,000 Hobarton Palicgg, 5 and G feet 200 bags Charcoal 200,000 Shingles. Also, A Largo Stock of Local Coals and Firewood, Bricks, Lime, Sand, Sholln, &c. FORT-STREET. OALT! SALTJ S A L T I 50 TONS (Westcn & Wcstall's) COARSE AND FINE SALT, In 1 cwt. Bags. Ex " City of Quebec," ON SALE. G. W. OWEN & CO. April 20, 1830. To .Let. fflO LET, Two Rooms (unfurnished), five JL minutes walk of Queen-street.—For par ticulara apply this oflico. mo LET, Corrugated Iron Store at the JL ontrauco to tho Market from Quoon-street. Rout, lis.-Apply T. W. Marsh. TO LET, Modcru-built House, Seven Rooms : well-finished ; rent, 20s ; corner of Howe and William streets.—Apply next door, T. W. Marsh. PO LET, with possession from Ist May, a Six-roomed House at tho Grafton end ol Carlton Gore Road, fitted with every con venience.—X. B. DickßOn, Regent-street, Graf ton. TO LET, Mount Eden, new and pretty Cottage of 5 rooms, with about 2 acres oi volcanic land; rental, 15s per week.—S. Vaile, Ilonso and Land Agent, Shoitland-streot. fjno LET, at Remuera, a Six-roomed Ji House no»rly new; within threo minutes walk of Remuora Station.—For terms apply al tho Railway Store, Nowmarkot. OKTII SHORE.-To Let, a Furnished Houso, splendidly situated.—R. and R Dudor, or Messrs Sumerileld and Leek, Queen stroet. LiOßt and Found. LOST, on the Franklin Road, a Lady's Silver Watch Chain. 'Jhe finder will be rewarded upon leaving it at Mrs George'i Seminary, Poiißonby^ OST, a Cheque drawn by R. Lamb oi on Bank N.Z,. Ngaruawhin, for *3 it favour of the undersigned.—The finder will b< rowarded by returning tho same to Branstoi and Forstor. Albert-3trcot. Payment etopped. LOST, on Tuesday evcining, betwcei Drill-shrd and Bank Now Zoaland, a smal Book, containing Quckstcps.—Finder will b( rewarded on leaving same at Stak Oflico. LOST, last Friday, between Ponsonbj and Groy-strect, a gold Karring.—Flndo rewarded on roturning same to this office. . W* Cc D KNNES the£<jreat machineiimportbr, is nobody's aghnt ! mpohts Direct the followino Machine: Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister & Eossman Piincess of Wales Wcrthcim Homo Companion, thi New \v heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttle Co.' New Grover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howo—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which are for Sale on Weekly Payment of2/G. Ono Month's Free Trial, with option o changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house b the beat Machinist in tho Colony. Machine kept in order twelve months free of charge. These ara somo of tho advan ages of Pui chasing at tho GREAT DEPOT, QUEKN-STREET ""OARTNERSHIP.— A Business Man c % long and extensive experience in th Colony and Australia, is desirous of a Partue ship in an established Wholesale importing c Manufacturing Business, where his activo se vices ai;d capital would bo useful and profltabl employed. Principals only treated with. Con munications strictly confidential. — Addres Z.," Box 43, Post-office, Dunedln,



Public Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. BURGESS LIST REVISION COURT. Notice is hereby given that in ocjmfonnity with Clause 15, " Municipal Corporations Act. 1876," the above Court will be holden at tho City Council Offices, Quf en-street, ou TUESDAY, the ; 27th day of April, at noon. P. A. PHICJP3, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, April 22.1850. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. -t\_ Tho Trustees are prepared to Lend Money on first-class freehold securities, in sums of £50 and upwards. Applications for loans to bo cent in by SATURDAY, tho lat May next. KICHARD CAMERON, Manager. Auckland, April 22, IESO. TN THE ASPT^NED HSTATE OF J. C. MORBIN & CO., GROCERS, AUCK LAND. We. tha undersigned. Trustees In tho above Estate, havo Sold lo Mr Robert Neal, Theatro Royal Buildings, Queen and Victoria streets, the Tea and Gror ry Bu^ ess of J. C. Morrin and Co., also all L'ebts dio to tho Estate, and Mr Robert : c 1 is the only person entitled to receive th : ame. r. \v nwre 1 Trustees in tho 1 • W- owffil< V Estate of J. Oj HERMAN RB"WN j Morrin & Co. mEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, Theatre Royal Buildings, QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREETS, Auckland. ROBERT NEAL, having purchased the Busi ness of J. C. Morrin and Co., bexs respectfully to tolicit tho Patronage of the Customers of tho late firm,assuring them tbat everything shall be done on his part to merit a continuance of tho same. Orders Delivered Free in Town and Suburb?. DR PUItCHAS has REMOVED to Challinor House, Pitt-street, opposite Grey-street, whore he may be Consulted be tweon the hours of 8 End 10 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m., and after G p.m. " nPHINGS are seldom what they seem." JL Some Organ makers frequently use a showy case as a luro to the unwary, and hide their radical defects by an ornate exterior. Tho " Wilcox and White' Cabinet Organs are honestly made throughout, in cases of solid and tasteful workmanship, and are cheaper than any other makes. Solk Agency— AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 74, Queen-street. BLAIR AND CO., Manufacturers of debated waters, ginger wlne, quinine Sarsaparilla and Cordials. Factory : Upper Queen-street, Auckland. Country Orders punctually attended to. "TTVON'T RUN OLD ENGLAND JLF DOWN," a New Patriotio Song, ia having an immense run in England. Copies just received per mail-Bteamer at the Auckland Music Warehouse. T>ISCUITSI BISCUITS! MILK BISCUITS 1 SULTANA BISCUITS! OSBORNE BISCUITS! The undersigned respectfully beg to Intimate to their numerous customers and the public generally tnat they are now manufacturing the above new Biscuits, which they can confidently recommend, and would invite especial attention to tho OSBORNK, ai it is superior to any bear ing that name they have hitherto supplied, being an entirely new Mixture. Tho above Biscuits may be obtainod from all Grocers and Storekeepers In town and country, and wholesale from Messrs Stone Brothers, 22, Queen-atreet, Auckland. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onehunga Biscuit Factory. mHE A LPHA DTOTEL, KIHIKIHI, WAIKATO. L. v A L L I N, Proprietor. Visitors and [Travellers will meet with Cera fortablo Accciiimodation. Loose Boxes. Good Stabling.S [Established A.l). THE CITY OF AUCKLAND DIKING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, W. EDGAR, Peopkietor. While thanking tho public for their patronage during tho past sixteen years, W, Kdoar would beg to inform thorn that he has now on hand a Complete Stock of tho Very Best and Fastest Dyks, and that with his appliances, in which ho has adopted evory modern improvement, he con turn out his work of a quality not to be excelled. W.B. has just received a Large Stock of tho Newest Dyes for tho most fashionablecolours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks Babios' Drosses, &c, &c. Silk and Satin Drcsßes Cleaned or Dyed and Well-finished. Ostrich Feathers [Cleaned or Dyed any shadoand well Cured. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleanod, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Huts, Feathers, Sheepßkins Cnred, Cleaned or Dyed. tST Orders left at tho City Establishment. Wellosloy-Btreot East, will moot with prompt attention. Ladies and gontlomen waited upon by leaving their s^drosa, oorßonally or by post. mO-NI G H T, i Cam ill a LJrso AT MHE CHOKAL HALL. i j WDSN "y' INS ITOTEL | Kden Terrace. ' LIST OF PKICESi , Bottled on tho premises. Perbottlo . s. d. \ Martoll's & Hcnnessy's Brandy .. .. i G Ureenless and Colville's Cambolton Whifl t key (strong) 18 Dunvillo's Whiskey .. „ .. ..4 6 i Hum, 3s; Old Jamaica (proof), 4s; small.. 2 0 Cousen's Sherry, boat, 4s; small .. ..2 0 • Sandiman's Best Port, 4s; small .. ..2 0 " Amontillado Sherry, sa; small .. ..2 6 Old Tawny Port, ss; small 2 6 ■ English Ginger Wine 3 0 IN CASE (GENUINE BRANDS). Hcnnessy's and Martell's Brandy .. ..5 6 Schiedam Schnapps, 4a 6d; small .. _, 2 6 • Geneva, JDKZ, ss, 1b 6d; small .. ..3 0 Stone Gin 5 6 i Old Tom 4 £ > Dunville's Whiskey 4 6 3 Townsend's Sarsaparilla 5 0 Englißh Alo and Portor (bost brands), Is 3d to .. _ _ 1 i I Flask Brandy, largo, 33; small .. ..16 :? All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. i Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). 0 BILLIARDS. S. E. has also procured one of Thurston's Now ' Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and r ho has fitted up a room for the same, second to none in Auokiand, and. being upstairs, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, , Propriktob STEAMERS FOR THE NORTHERN WAIROA, OTAMATEA, And all Stations in the Kalpara District, P Start from the Wharf at 8 WALKER'S KAIPABA HOTEL, Railway Station, Holensvlllo. Passengers for Northern Wairoa or Otamatea 1 leaving Auckland, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clocli II on Mondays, and for Northern Wairoa or Por Albert, per City of Cork, at 3 o'clock on Wed y needays, will find first-class accommodation is and every guldanco, at the above Hotel. A large and well appointed addition has beei r- made to the Hotel. New and well-ventilated Single and Doubli Bed-rooms. Private and well-furnished Sitting-rooms up stairs and down. First and second-class Dining-rooms. >f Tho Billiard-room is now, and flttei with oni i g of Hopkinß's and Stovens'B best Tables, witl r . every requisite for the gamo. )r . r- Ales, Wines, Spirits, Waters, and Cordials, 0 iy best quality only. 3> Saddle Horses. Stabling.



Public Notices. IyOTICE TO SPECIAL JURORS. BEGIN A V. YOUNG. The Jurors summoned to attend in thia case for Monday and Wednesday, tho 26th and 28th instant, are NOT required to attend. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKB, Sheriff. Sheriffs Office, Auckland, 23rd April, 1880. I" AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Jane Maxwell COBnETT, of Dovonport near Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck, land, Widow, IJevisco under the will of Robeu- TasLFEtt Cobbett, formerly of Tuakan, in Un said Provincial Distiict, Loctor ot Aledicineo (deceased) having applied to bo registered as Proprietor, in fee-Bimple,in all that piece of land situated in tho parish of Tuakan, containing 100 acres more or JeBS, being Allotment 49 of tho said parißh tho whole of the land includod in existing Crown Grant; vol. 10, folio 90 of tho Register book. Also, Allotment 73, of tho said parish, containing Two Roods, tho whole of tho laud included in vol. 12, folio 141 of tho Register book. Notice is hereby given that the Applicant will bo registered accordingly, unless caveat bo lodged forbidding the same on or before tho 2Gth day of May next. Dated at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this 12th day of April, ISBO. THKO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. TVTOTICE.— All Accounts due to J. Ford, JL^ Tailor, are payable only to himself, and no other receipts will be recognised.—(Signed) J. FORD, Tailor. DU. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified medical practitioner. Dispensary and Surgery: Top o£ Grey-street. Houra oC Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m, / \PENING OF THE CASH CLOTHING \J STORK. Will bo OPENED, thuse PREMISES lately in the occupation o£ Mr Fenton, Hatter, with a Lar^o, Now and Fashionable Stock of Clothing ON SATURDAY NEXT. Give us a Call, and we will astonish you with ihe PRICKS. Any Article in Men's.Boys'and Youths'Clothintf, Shirta, Ties, Hata and Caps All Below Manufacturers' Peices. ALFRED CHAPFELL, Manager, • C^HEST EXPANDERS.—The Improved J .Patent Chest Expanders are Universally admitted by Medical and Military Kxperts to be tho safest and most effectual appliance over invented for oxpanding tho chest and keeping bac* tho shoulders. Warranted to giro an erect carriage to growing children. Highly re commended t"> people engaged in sedentary occupations. Give great support to those who suffer from weak backs. Macie to order or measure by W. Greenahields, bhortland-atreot, Auckland; Brace and Belt Maker to His Kx cellency the Govornor. Braces from 2s to 12s per pair. OTORKING MEN, try my noted 18s Gd T T Trousers, made to measure (shrunk).— J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. VOTICE T~O CLIENTS. I have Rotnovea my Offices to Queen-street, next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE, Solicitor. mO-NI G H T, Cam il l a U rso AT THE CHORAL HALL. YEW ZEALAND RAILWAY? AUCKLAND SECTION. NEWMARKET BRANCH. Week Days. " OUT. | IN. __ P.M. A.M. Auckland,depart 4.40 Waikomiti.. .. — Newmarket June. 1.52 *New Lynn .. — Mount Kdon .. 5.0 Whan, depart .. 8.10 •Kingsland .. — Mount Albert .. 8.15 Alount Albert .. 5.15 *Kingsland .. — Whau .. .. 5.20 Mount Eden .. 8.30 ♦New Lynn .. — Newmarket .. 8.40 Waikomiti.arriv.. 5.35 Auckland,arrive- 8.50 Notice.—Trains stop at stations marked * by signal only. PasaeDgers wishing to ulight must give notice to tho Guard at tho previous station. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. March 29,1880. nPIHE UNION LINE OF COACHES JL BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE Mum TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Corner of Spring and Grey-streets. (Oppo c Spring Well Rrcviery), Tauranga. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses Buggies, &c., for hire at the above on reason able terms, for he Lakes or elsewhere. A Kirbt-class Saddleb Employod on the Premises. Lowest possible charges. Telegrams will reooive prompt attention. D. M. H. BILL, Proprietor. GO TO BATH to Roth's PnbHo Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - street Kost. Charge, ONB SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 5 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, loeU and hair brxuhea, combs, respirators, soap, fee Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladios overy day, at all hours, with roiualo attendance, One Shilling. Plo&so note the address:—Victoria- Street East, abovo the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding; and Furniture Mart. Auckland WALKING-: JL sticks. A. & K. TEUTBNBERG Would draw public attention to their Elegant silver-modnted Walking-bticks, made by a new process, out of tho Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of the beauti ful New Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walking-Stick, particularly suitable for Presents to Friends either in or out ot tho Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with sllvor, illustrated to order by varions designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited. A. & K. Teutknukkg Queen-street, Auckland O /r o i a g i". The undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his Now Briok Promises, near Queen-street Wharf, V. E. COMPTON. Tenders. pOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIC NOTICE, Tenders for the undermentioned WORKS will bo received, by tho undersigned, until Noon of FRIDAY, tho 30th instant : 1. Erection of a Bridge over tho To Ahu Karamu Creok, on tho road between Waikuku and tho Waimauku railway station. 2. Constructing Two Culverts and Forming part of the Groat North Road, near Mr Boord's. 3. P.epairing the Approach to Riverhead Wharf. 4. Improving parts of the Devonport and Lake Road. Plans and specifications of the above Works oan bs seen at the Council Office, Shortland street; or, for— Nos. 1 and 2, at Deacon's Hotel, Riverhead; No. 3. at Mr J. Lamb's Waitomata Mills, Riverhead ; No. i, at Mr B. W. Alison's, Dsvonport. JOHN JAMES, County Clerk. Auckland, April 17th, 1880. i ipARM OF 343 ACRES TO LET AT MANGERE. Tenders will be received and all information supplied at the office of Messrs Jackson and Russell, Fort-street, up to noon on MONDAY, the 3rd day of May next, for tho Lease for a term o f years of Mr Shepherd's Farm at Mangere, lately in the occupation of Mr Francis Trebil cock. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ( accepted. mO BUILDERS. ■ Tenders will be received until noon of the : 27th instant for the Brection of Two Ware -6 houses on tho Reclamation Works, Queen • Btro6tl R. KEALS & SON. Architects. i m E N D E R S. Tenders are required for One Mile of Fencing i (labour only). R. & B. DUDER. North Shore. j FTIEMDERS are invited until MONDAY .1 27th instant, for tho PORCH4.SE ot thi LEASE of the Premises now occupied by v # Lower Queen street, Auckland. Particulars of Lease, &c., ot our Office. GUTHRIE & LARNACH'3 CO., LtJ. Auckland, April 21st, 1880.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of " Tho Debtors and Cre ditors Act Amendment Aot, 1878," ana in tho matter of James Malcolm Stephen, of Princes-street, Auckland, Cabiuetmaker, a Debtor. Notice is heroby given that it is the intention of the abovenamed James Malcolm Stephen to make applica'ion to this Honourable Court, under tho 181 th Section ot -Tho Destors ana Creditors Act, 1876." on WEDNESDAY, the fifth day of May, 1880, at tho hour of 11 o'clock in tho forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can V>o hoard on that behalf, that an order cf immediate discharge may bo granted to him. Dated this 22nd day of X pi 11,1880. K. T. DUFAUR, Solicitor for the said Jam in Malcolm Stephen. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the sovoral Acts amending the same, and tho Bankruptcy of Jauis Ford, a Debtor. This is to notify that James Ford, of Albsrt street, N owton, near Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland and tho Colony of New Zealand, Tailor, lias this day filed a statement that he is unable to moot his engagements with his creditors. Tho First Meeting of creditor io bo hold at tho Supreme Court-house, Auckland, on FKiDAY, tho 30th day of April, 1880, at 12 o'clock noon. Dated this 23rd day of April, 1830. ED WARD S. WILIiOOCKS. Registrar. Connell & Cooper, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, solicitors for the Debtor. Board and Kesiaence. irnTv kk no k browwe hotkl. \JT HOBSON-STKEET Board and Lodging 20s per wee (aiiiirhi room) _25a Ecclesiastical. TTNITED METHODIST FREE U CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent Streets. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES of the abovo Church will be held <D.V.) ou LORD'S DAY, APRIL 2oTn, 1880. Servlco in tho Mornino at 11 o'clock to bo conducted by tho Rev. W. MOHLEY. Evening at 0.30 by Rf.v. J. ROBERTSON. On tho following TUESDAY, April 27th, 1880, THE ANNUAL SOIREE will tako place in the Schoolroom. Tea on the tables at C.30 o'clock. After Tea a PUBLIC MEETING in tho Chapel. Mr. R. AimiUK in the chair. To be addressed by tho Revs. H. Dowsbury. R. Taylor, and Mr. James French. Tickets, Is. 6d. each, may bo had of any of tho Members. THEATRE ROYAL. THE CUNDAY CWENING QERVICE, Under the conduct of the Yonng Men's Christian Association, will be held Next Sunday from HALF-PAST C TILL HALF-PAST 7, instead of 8 o'clock, for thia night. Seats Free. All are invited. Doors open at 6 pan Shipping. TAURANGA AND i *2»Sfc' SOUTHERN PORT 3. The s.s. • PENGUIN ' Will not leave untii 8 o'clock THIS EVENING. UNION 'STEAMSHIP COMPANY CF N.Z. AgeUti. | ' '- Education. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND J\. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. EVENING CHS3ES. Tho Second Quarter, 1880, will oommenco on FRIDAY, tho 23rd instant. Fees, payable in advance, ten shillings for tho first subject, and five shiUinga for each extra subject per quarter JOHN JAMKS, Secretary. AN Elementary Singing Class on the TONIC SOL-FA method -will be com menced by Mr Charles Blomfleld. in the Newton Congregational School-room, Edinburgh street, ou TUESDAY KVENING, May 4th, at half past seven o'clock. Subscription for tho Six Months course:— Gentlemen, 10a; Ladies. 7s 6d; Children, ss, (in cluding Music.) N.B. AnewcourseofexeroißCß will be used. Meetings. AUCKLAND FOOTBALL CLUB. Tho Annual Meeting of the above Clnb wUI be held at tbo Thames Hotel, in the Club-room, TO-NIGHT (Friday), 23rd instant. Business:—The election of Officers for tho ensuing season. Sec, &o. All members are requested to attend, as also those who may wish to join the Club. : . ■■ W. H. VHREKER-BINDON, • Hod. Sec /"ORPHAN H O K. E. The Annual Meeting of Subscribers and Friends of tho Orphan Homo will be held at that Institution on MONDAY, the 26th instant, r at 7.30 p.m. His Worship the Mayor of Anok and will preside. mo ~ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. ;: NOW IS THK TIIV.E! Persons intending to Build should begin at onoo • as they •will never bo able to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, 'a 3 H Mechanics' Bay, Who have the LARGEST STOCK in the ■ . Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS SORTMENT of all KraDS, are Selling at the most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, In Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. 63 Fullest information promptly furnished on application to RICHARD MONK, Manager. Auctions. MONDAY, APRIL 26. I On Account of Whom Concerned. 1 CASE MILLINERY, BONNETS AND HATS. __ _ A. G. GRANT HAS been instructed to sell by auction on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, 1 case Trimmed Millinery, Bonnets and Hats. Terms: Catli, AT AN EARLY DATE. 75 PACKAGES MEN'S, BOYS', AND :? YOUTHS' WINTER CLOTHING. . jji 5 PACKAGES MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' OVERCOATS. ', 10 PACKAGES MEN'S. BOYS'. AND i YOUTHS' WATERPROOFS. [ E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by ; auction, at an early date, at their Stores, Fort-stroot, 90 PACKAGES OF WINTER GOODS, As abovo, comprising— Men's, Boys', and Youths' Winter Saita Coats, Trousers, Troueors and Vesta (A Large Assortment). Ulster and Chester Overcoats, Waterproof*. Ulstera and Coa.te (Men's, Boys', and Youths'), Hats. Caps, Shirts, &c, &«., &C. The attention of the trade Is specially called to the abovo extensive trade Bale ot seasonable Goods selected by an experienced buyer, ex - presaly for tho Auckland Market. b Liberal Terms. » ' ~- no fil E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants & Auctioneers. f 7 X A [Continued : on Fourth Page.] '