are several over whom it would have been desirable to have continued to have exer cised parental guardianship, but there are deficiencies in the Act, and other difficulties, whicli bave prevented the general adoption of this course. The committee refcrrmg to this question in their report of last year re gretted that the system of retaining control over children after they have reached tbe age of fifteen could not be invariably carried out, and many cases have recently come under their notice, showing the great evil of leaving both boys and girls, and especially the latter, just over that age, independent of any control or supervision. They have, therefore, brought the matter under the notice of the Government, with a view to the amendment of the Act during the next session of the Assembly. " The voluntary subscriptions' and dona tions compare favourably with those of last year—showing an increase of £122, and provin" tbat tbo public maintain their sympathy and interest in the children, and have not lost their confidence in the man agement of the Home. _ '•The Committee have again to record the indefatigable zeal of Mrs Neal, who has more than equalled her efforts of last year, having collected the sum of £114 17s. Miss Rat'ray has also been most successful in obtaining subscriptions, and has added £14 to the funds of tbe Home ; and the Committee have to return their warm thanks to Mrs Kemp, who hai, not tor tha first time, procured a handsome contribution from the Bay of Islands ; and it was illness only that prevented Mrs R. Morley from rendering her usual efficient service. "It was well tbe liberality of the com munity did not fail this year, for the tem porary removal of the children to Motuihi could not be accomplished without some additional expense, and tho sum of £425 had to be provided for the additions, re pairs &c, to the building. " Comparing the various items of expen diture with last year's, it will be found that the cost of food has been £6 5s 2d per head, as against £6 12s 2d in 1873.9. The cloth ing has cost £3 9s Sd for each child this year, and in 1878-9 it was £3 4s 9d. Theic has been a slight increase in the amount ot wages, and a considerable diminution in the cost of ea.", water, coals, &c.

"The total average of expenditure, not including additions and repairs and the trip to Motuihi extra expßU.se, was, for this year, £13 9s per head ; it was £13 19d in IS7S-9 " Not much was required in the way of repairs, but the want of a proper washhousc and drying-room had long been felt, and, chiefly by the exertions of the Rev. Dr. Puichas, sufficient funds were raised for the purchase of the large room called the Newton Academy, which wa3 moved to the rear of the main building, aud has becu fitted up as a laundry. " In coucluding this report, the committee take the opportunity of thanking the ladies' committee tor the interest they have shown, and the time they have given to the intcrual working of the institution. " The committee express their warm thanks to Dr Purchas for his unweaiied attention to the health of the children, especially whilst they wcic suffering from the troublesome cutaueous eruption already referred to ; to the teachers of the Sunday school for their steady attention to the spiritual well-being of the children; to Captain Logan of the Hero, tor another visit to Motutapu, on last New Year's Day ; to those kind friends who again contributed so generously to the Christmas tree ; and generally to donors and subscribers, aud to those who haverendereda variety of services nil contributing to the success of the Home during the past year." The balance-sheet for tho year ending March 31st was as follows :—Receipts : To balance from last year, £231 2s 5d ; amount received from the General Government, £1457 19s 3d ; voluntary subscriptions and donations, £399 Is 9d ; from parents, &c, £16 2s ; cow sold, £2. Expenditure : Paid for food, £5764s 7d ; clothing, bedding, aud boots, £375 19s 3d ; coala, firewood, water, and gas, £100 12s 6d ; salaries and wages, £205 7s 61 ; buildings and repair*, £425 10s 7dj mediciue, £S 15s 3d ; sundries, £86 4s 5d . expenses to Motuihi, £46 5s 3d. Bal ance iv Bank of Australasia, £ISI 6s Id. Total £2106 5s od.

Schubert's " Graud Funeral March " was then played a3 a pianofore duet by Mr Swallow and Miss Stevens. This splendid piece of musical composition, with its well marked rhythm and exquisite harmony, was artistically interpreted. The young lady is evidently an apt pupil of her accomplished master.

Mr F. Larkins then moved that the report and statement of accounts which had beea read should be adopted and printed for circulation. In doing so he made pas sing allusion to the advisability in view of the musical talent present of rendering tbe speeches as brief as possible, aud he would, therefore, endeavour to set the example iv this respect, stimulated by the applause which greeted this declaration of his resolve. There were one or two points in the report to which he wished to refer, and they were posses-erl of some importance. The first wa3 the philanthropic character of the insti tution, and the second was the advisability from a political economist's point of view of rescuing neglected children from tho desti tution which environed them and the paths of| crime to which they naturally approached. Of the whole number of youthful inmates of the Home no less a number than 95 — a large proportion—had been sent there at the order of the police magistrates. Tno oft-repeated statement in the news paper reports of "charged witli beiug a neglected child," seemed a grim joke, but what did it mean ? It meant that the posr little prisoner had been languishing in cold destitution, unable to obtain a sufficiency of food or clothing, uncared for, and, perhaps, illtreated by drunken ar>d dissolute parent. To such the Home offered a welcome asylum aud a happy comfortable refuge. After urging the friends of the institution to evince in a practical manner their sympathy with its aims, the gentleman went on to dwell upon the extreme economy with which it was carried on. Each child was fed at a cost of 2s Gd per week, while its clothing per week only cost Is 4d, so that each child was actually maintained for a less sum than 5s per week. After remarking upon the fact that all the shoes needed by the chil dren were made in the Home, aud also mended when necessary, he expressed the hope that other useful trades would be in troduced to the boys and taught them. He concluded by again moving the resolution which had been entrusted to him.

Mr E. K. Tyler seconded it, and on being put to the meeting it was carried nem. con. A lady amateur possessed of a cultured nnd well controlled soprano voice sang the sentimental song, "Alice, Where Art Thou," very sweetly. Enthusiastic ally encored, she returned to the platform and bowed her acknowledgements. The audience, however, were exacting, and the lady graciously repeated part of the selection. • Colonel Haultaio, in the absence of the Rev. A. W. Webb, proposed the second resolution, viz : "That the thanks of this meeting be given to Dr. Purcha.s for his valuable services as medical attendant at the Home, and to the Ladies' Committee, aud all others engaged in the work of tho Borne."

Mr Thos. Macffnrlanc seconded the resolution, which was then carried unani mously. An instrumental morceau by Czcray, en titled " Divertissement Militaire," was then rendered upon a single piano by Mr Swa'low and two of his pupils, viz,, Miss Stevens nnd Miss Edith Abbot. As the name implies, it i 3 lively and agreeable, while the execution of the performers was capital. Dr. Purchas, in coming forward to move the third resolution, took occasion to return thanks on oehalf of the Ladies' Committee and lor himself for the vote which had just been passed. He esteemed it a privilego to be of service to such an estimable institu tion, and he was glad to report that the children were now happily free from the cutaneous disease from which many of them had so long been suffering. The Ladles' Committee considered the performance of their duties a labour of love, and he was sure that they would continue to give their valuable assistance as cheerfully as they always had iv tho past. He would, without further ado, move, " That the following officers bo nominated for the ensuing year :—Patron : His Excellency ihe Governor ; President: His Honor Mr Justice Gillies; Vice-Presidents: The Right Rev. Bishop Cowie, and His Worship the Mayor; Treasurer :A. Stewart, Esq. ; Medical Officer : Or. Purchas ; Joint Secre taries : Colonel Haultain and W. C. Ken sington, Esq. ; Committee : Vcn. Arch deacon Maunseli, Rev. A. Osi'iick. Rev. J. Long, Rev. B. F. Macniccol, Rev. W. Morley, Rev. A. G. Purchas, Rev. J. Robertson, Rev. R. Taylor, Rev. A. VV. Webb, Dr. Kennedy, Messrs R. C. Barstow, J, Coupland, W. C. Daldy, D. Goldie, T. M. Haultain, P. Heiepath, G. Holdship, W. C. Kensington, F. Lnrkius, T. Mao ffarlane, G. W. Owen, J. B. Hue sell, J. M. Shera, A. Stewart, J. B. Thompson, W. .home, E. Wayte. The motion was seconded by Captain Clayton, and passed with acclamation.

A lady amateur well and favourably known in local musical circles then fang Molloy's " London Bridge " ia a style and with a power of expression which pro claimed it the gem of the evening. Her enunciation was exceptionally distinct, and the resources of her flexible and rich con

tralto voice were exhibited very effectively in her rendering of the song. The singer was recalled, when she bowed her acknow ledgments. The Rev. A. W. Webb (who had just ar rived) rose to propose the fourth resolution. He took it that the city was happy in hav ing as Mayor such a gentleman as Mr Pea cock—one who evinced so lively an interest and so earnest a desire for the well-being of the benevolont society whose anniversary they were met to celebrate. On previous occasions he had admired the wisdom and tact wit h which His Worship conducted public gatherings, and he would invite the audi ence to show their appreciation of his ser vices that night by according to him a vote oi thauks. The vote was passed with cordial accla mation, and His Worship briefly returned thanks.

An overture (Weber's " Jubilee) was theo executed upou the harmonium and four piauos (18 hands) by Mr Swallow and Mispes Stevens, Edith Abbott, Skiuner, Tilly, Clayton, Thomas, Tnnks and Smith. It was performed with excellent precision, as was also tho National Authem which followec". On the motion of the Chairman, a vote of thanks was passed to the ladies and gentle men who bad supplied the musical enter tainment.

The assemblage theD dispersed.

Correspondence

MR SMITH AND THE DISTRICT ENGINEER.

(To the Editor.)

SlB,- In your issues of Ist and Cth May I have read the letters of Mr Alex. Smith. I cannot but think you have allowed him ample latitude to assail Mr Stewart, the Resident Engineer; aud I think it was more latitude than you should have al lowed, knowing, as you do, that the Public Works Department's mouths are closed against any attack that may be made against them. It may be caused by their own mistake iv faking contracts which they do not understand, and you may be sure that a man, if he has mado a mistake, will resort to means to show that it was not his own fault, aud would not stick at sprink ling a little malice at all or sundry persons who bave to deal with him. Now, 1 would think Mr Stewart's long experience in matters of that sort would be worth a great deal more' that Mr Smith's. Why should Mr Stewart act in any other way than would be fair to Mr Smith 1 And for Mr Smith to say that the object ia to ruin him Is quite preposterous. I make bold to say he will have Kome difficulty to make anyone believe that Mr Stewart would do anything but what was fair and honest betweeu man and man. Hoping you will find space for the above at your earliest, —I am, &c,

G. E. T. ALLEjr,

A CRUSTY QUESTION.

(To the Fditor.)

Sir, —la the Saturday's issue of tho Even ing Stab, I observed amongst the Austral ian cablegrams "' Adelaide wheat 4i 2d to 4s 4d per bushel, nominal; flour, £10 5s to £10 7s 6d." To the best of my recollection th. last advertised prices of the Auckland millers were, for first quality Hour, £14 10s ; second do., £13 10s. Considering that wheat is sold in Canterbury at 3s 9d to 4s, f.0.b., and that labour is not paid higher in Auckland than in Ade'aide, the dift'etcuco in the above prices seems unreasonable, even allowing for freight, &o. from I yttol ton. The result is that bread ia 20 jier cent to 25 per cent, higher in price than it might bo, a matter whicli, in the face of increased taxation and the present asprxt ot iiuaueial affairs, must be seriously felt by a great many in Auckland

Paterfamilias,

ADULTERATED MILK.

(To the Editor.)

Sin,—With your kiud pcrmissiou I will make a few remarks on your leader of tho Sth ult. I think you are in error as to the cause of the great amount of diarrhoea exis ting amongst childrcu in Auckland. _ Prom my practical knowledge of the subject, I am convinced if an investigation was made it would be found to arise from the causes stated below :—l. Tho practice of many milkmeu of feeding their cows upon brewers' grains which arc injurious in proportion ai they form tho staple food of cows. I would not feed a valuable animal on the milk of a cow that was fed auy time on grain.?, much less a baby. 2. From the practice of many of skimming the nights' milk, and mixing it with the morning's milk, and thereby producing an excess of cisein, and a difliciency of cream which pro duces indigestion and purging. 3. Bad drainage, etc., whioh always first affecta the young aud feeble persons 4. From maternal ignorance as to how to feed an infant, very often from over-feeding and improper food, as well as want of care with regard to her own diet. 5. From intemperate aud diseased parent?. The first is by far the greatest cause, the rest rank in the order they arc stated. I have no wish to excuse those who adulterate their milk, but to direct inquiry in the proper channel. Tho above is the result of my observation, experience, aud reading as 15 years cowkecping and 10 years in Auckland as—A. Milkman.

POLITICAL AND SOCIAL NUIS ANCES.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —It. must be only too patent to nil thinking men to discern with the gravest import the gradual ascendancy and expan sion of that small cloud on the political horizon of this, one of England's fairest colonies, so unmistakably assuring us that unless sonic more prompt and decisive action is immediately pursued by the Gov ernment in lieu of that miserably pusillani mous and worse than useless course now being enacted, we shall to a moral certainty, and at no very distant period, find ourselves once again involved in those fcenes of cold-blooded butchery, which so conspicuously adorned the last Maori struggle, only doubly embittered in all its features from the present bankrupt con dition in which the financial state of the clony is now*placed in. This aspect, how ever, serious as it undoubtedly is, scarcely justifies tbe Government in having resource to those iniquitous mal-practices, which reflected such direful disgrace on the very nationality of England, during the horrois of the inquisition, and which, though in a somewhat more modified extent, appears to me to be fructifying to an alarming degree in this colony at the present critical period. Now, sir, to be brief, is there a man in it from the " Three Kings " to the " Traps " (other than an imbecile or a confirmed lunatic) who does not most emphatically condemn, and as contemptibly ignore that most delec'ablc and ethically sublime document, the "Property Tax the contents of which arc simply_ too nauseating and offensive to every individual possessed of a grain of spirit or common sense to waste cue unncccsary word fur ther on its details —indignation meetings aud opinions, anything and. everything but complimentary to those muddle-headed politicians who framed it, are rife through out the colony. I cannot however myself perceive the slightest necessity for so doing, or putting oneself one atom out of the way about it, for if householders arc compelled, nolens volens, under a heavy peualty to conscientiously and faithfully reply to the consummate impertinent and inquisitorial questions with whicli this precious docu ment is so profusely and absurdly inter larded, I can only say " Up with the helm" at ones and will over every stick and chattlc to your wife (except your house) and per haps then they would have tne temerity to pursue even them, and what would they uot get then? and (sotto voce) meritor iously deserve also !So much for the politi cal aspect. Now sir, this (although at the wrong end) is simply a rider, the actual casus belli being a social plague spot, and in its results, perhaps still more seriously aud equally as offensively undermining and attacking our very actions nnd freedom as British subjects 1 Your are doubtless awa'C the City of Auckland has been recently honoured (query ?j by the introduction of a comic journal, (supposed to bo, a prototype of our dear old English " Punch." Why it left the capital and came up to Auckland for an airing, I am not in a position to say, aud even assuming I was, I am proud to say I lack the necessary amount oE imper tinence aud bad manners to interfere with oilier people's business, that in no degree concerns me. In the "New Zealand Punch" of Ist May, some gentleman (I sincerely beg his pardon) under the norn de guerre of " Quiz" sends a most insulting and cowardly (if not slanderous) contribution. [ will not attempt to dwell ou the details of the imutendos, having an intense horror of anything and everything savouring of the "cad," bnt I do think, sir, that a prompt and efficient check should be immediately put upon such a dangerous and disgraceful innovation of this description being intro duced into this city, whereby every action (even to our peisonal appearance and private life) is most minutely commented upon and outraged in public print. Res pectable residents, visitors, or men whose business necessitates a temporary abude 1 here—none appear to be exempt from this

foul and recently imported local epidemic! Out of bis four victims in that issue, I be lieve all icside as a rule at the Star Hotel (at all events when away from their own homes), an hostelry second to none iv the colony, and quite sufficient to guarantee their respectability, and if my ideas serve me correctly, 1 cannot avoid thinking it would be extremely injudicious, if not alto gether a suicidal act on the part of this ex ceedingly manly nnd immaculate moucharde to put in an appeatauce there at all without distinctly ascertaining beforehand that the coast is perfectly clear for him. -'Quiz" may, for all I know, be an honorable man (so was Nero), but his functions, by his own admission, in sncakiDg about the streets and surreptitiously vilifying the actionß and character of numerous gentlemen—and presumably ladies.shortly—and then holding them up in a public newspaper-to insult and ridicule, is diametrically antagonistic to cn tertaiuing such a very improbable supposi tion for a single moment. I really trust be fore this loathsome epidemic gains a more substantial footing in Auckland that Mr Pardy's attention and that of bis staff will be drawn to this very interesting social parasite, as from its very recent importa tions into Auckland we are comparative strangers to its antecedents—"Exempli gratia, instar omnium."—l am, &c, George Welch.

Lake Takapuna,

BECK'S CUP.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, I must again request a small space in your columns, to reply to Lieutenant Shaw's letter, which appeared in your issue of Saturday last, charging me with incorrect statements. I admit that I was told by an officer of tbe Engineer Company last week, (that officer being Mr Shawsenr. himself) that Mr Shaw, junr. was an " efficient vol unteer," and my reply at that time was— " well Mr Shaw, 1 do not know whether he is cflicicnt or otherwise, but if you feel con fident that you can prove that he is, I would advise you (together with your son) to at tend the meeting cenvened for Tuesday eve ning at the Drill-shed, and you will then have an opportunity of explaining the whole matter to the Association, and hearing the decision of the members." However, he was not present at that meet ing, and the committee being uncertain as to the exact wording of the rules under whicli the trophy was presented, it was de ckled to leave the matter in the hands of the chairman (Captain Payne) for investiga tion. Since that time the rolls for the pre sent year have been carefully inspected, and no trace of the name of Mr Shaw junr., found thereou. It appears that his name has been erased from the Cadets, and that it has never since been placed on any Volun teer roll Mr Shaw senr., states that he has the namo recorded iv the minutes of his company, and also the dales when he re signed aud was elected a member of the Engineer Company. That may bo true cuough, but it does not follow that his name is on the Government Roll, whicli I believe is necessary to prove that he is an ellicient volunteer.

If Mr Shaw senior will kindly step over to tho Drill-shed any time during oflice hours, aud inspect the rolls there, I have no doubt that ho will find, to his astonishment, that my statements are cor rect, Trusting that this explanation will meet with Mr Shaw's approval, and that you will find space iv your columns for its iusci tion, —I am, &c,

J. B. Fairs, Hon, Sec. A.R.A.

May 10, 1880.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R, C. Parstow, Esq., aud W. 11. Kcnrick, Esq., R.M.) OUT OV OKDEIt. Fiank Smith, an old offender, was charged with drunkenness &c, last night, iv Ciuccii-saect. Constable Gordon found prisoner in a most deplorable state. Fined 5s nnd costs. MASTEK AND ArTBENTICK. John Lanier, was charged with a breach of the Master and Apprentice Act, by absenting himself from the service of his master, John Qninn, a blacksmith, on the 20th of April, before the expiration of his term of apprenticeship. John Quinn was charged with a breach of the same Act, by neglecting his duty towards Johu Lamer, in not instructing, or causiug to be instructed in the trade of a blacksmith, in terms of indenture, as provided in section 4 of the Master and Apprentice Act. Mr Whitakcr appeared for the master, aud Mr Tyler, for the apprentice. Mr Tyler asked for a formal adjournment until Thursday. As there was a likelihood of an arrangement of difference between the parties. It was clear that Lamer ond (Juiun could not work harmoniously to gether, and probably the indentures would be cancelled.

The case was adjourned until the 13th inst.

CIiARGE Or FORGING AND UTTERING,

Henry Whitnker Duval, a young man, was brought up ova charge of forging and uttering a cheque for £2, on the National Bauk of New Zealand, puiporting to be signed by Ilemy Williams Wilson, on the 9th inst., with intent to defraud.

Sub - Inspeotor Pardy said that the prisoner applied for board and lodgings :it the Old House at Home, coiner of Victoria aud Hobsou-strccts, and offered the cheque in payment, receiving £1 in change. The cheque was found to be a forgery. The prisoner said his name was Duval, and if that was his proper name he thought that other charges of a similar nature would bo brought against him, as a large number of false cheques had been issued in different parts of the colony signed by a person signing "Duval." The case was remanded for a week, in order to give the police opportunities of making enquirirs. This was all the business.

Parnell Borough Council.

The ordinary meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held last evening in the new offices. Present: His Worship the Mayor, Mr Robinson, iv the chair. Messrs. Melton, Herbert, Skinner, Clarke, Forgie, Winks, McKcuzic. Lighting.—Messrs. Henry Worthington, and Barton Ireland, attended as a deputation with the following requisition :— ■' We, the undersigned ratepayers, resident owners and occupiers of property on .Conquest place, St. Stephen's Avenue, Hobsous Bay, and St, Stephen's Roads, have to request that you will as soon as possible erect, or cause to be erected, two (2) gas-lamp posts, and authorise the same to be supplied with gas, and lighted and treated in the same roauner as the existing gas-lamp ou the Manukau Road. We would suggest that one lamp be placed at tho junction of Conquest Place Avenue, Hobson s Bay and St. Stephen's -loads, and the other about; equal distauco between the above and the Brighton-road lumps, say, near the residence of Captain Thomas, or of Messrs White, Burrows, Ireland, Hallet, and Moss. The necessity of these gas lamps is apparent, when it is borne in mind that St. Stephen's is the only road by which the very thickly populated districts of Conquest-place and St. Stephen's-avcnue are reached be conveyances aud horses. Signed—R. Walker, G. Harrington, W. E. Kensington, 11. F. Birley, J. L. Campbell, S. F. Sewcll. and others." Both gentlemen spoke in favour of the petition.—The matter was fully discussed, and on the suggestion of Mr Clarke it was resolved to erect one lamp first, with a large burner, as an experiment, and_ the secretary was instructed to communicate with the Gas Company on the subject — Mr Worthington brought before the Council the sad state of Rutlaud Road East, which was in a very unsatisfactory state. —After some remarks on the same by Messrs Skinner and Winks, the matter was referred to the Streets Committee to inspect the road and report on the same. Financial Statement,—The statement of accounts wa3 ordered to be printed, shewing receipts and expenditure for the past half-year :—Revenue: Rates. £473 lis; subsidy from General Government, £536 4s lOd (£1,009 15-s lOd) ; fees and other receipts, £11 12s 2d ; interest, 7s 6d ; overdraft, £48 4s 3d (1.053 0s lid). Expen diture : Overdraft, October 1, 1579, £550 4s Id; salaries, rent, printing, stationery, petty cash, £114 lis 9d; labour and ma terial, £129 8s; nuisances, £30 5s Cl; lighting, £23 3a 9d ; interest, £8 lis 6d ; legal charges, £36 17s 2d ; compensation (Manukau Road), £75; on account of new offices, £100; cash in hand, £14 lis 2d (£1,053 0s lid). Water Supr-Ly. — His Worship the Mayor informed the Council that lie had received a communication from the Town Clerk oE Auckland, stating that the matter had been 'eferred to the Endowment and General Purposes Committee, and that their decision would be forwarded iv due course. The cost of the scheme, according to the estimate of Mr Boylan, C.E., would be £4000; the quest ion, .therefore, was, could that sum be borrowed by the Council?- The Mayor thought there would be no difficulty in borrowing it if the Council could find satisfactory security.—After some further remarks His Worship moved, " That the Council publicly notify their wish to borrow a sum of £4000, end that a

special rate of a shilling in the pound will be required for a water-supply to the Borough of Parnell.—Mr C. Wood moved as an amcudment, " That the sum be £2,000." —Mr Skinner was in favour of the complete scheme, as it would be unfair that some people should get water and others go without.-Mr Friar Clark thought the period of ten years was too shoi t, and ad vocated that they should borrow for fifteen years. Tho Council generally were in favour of the longer period. It was finally resolved that a special rate of 9d be made for the water supply.

ACCOUNTS.—The ordinary accounts were passed.

Arrival of the Te Anau.

Later Australian Summary.

Russell, this day. The Te Anau arrived at the wharf at 8 a.m. to-day, having left Sydney at 3 p.m. on the 6th. She bungs the following later Aus tralian news:—

Sydney, May 6, STATE AID TO DENOMINATIONAL

SCHOOLS,

Mr Service aud Mr Buchanan, on the 4th, proposed resolutions for the discontinuance of State aid from the denominational colleges associated with the Sydney University. The members opposed the motion as in opportune, aud it was negatived by a large majority. A boy, aged eignt years, was lost in the Inyerell district on the 26th April. Relays, each numbering sixty men, have constantly sought him siuce without success. Salisbury & Co.'s meat and milk freezing works, Sydney, were seriously damaged by a lire. The harness for seventy or eighty horses was consumed.

Tbe Centennial No. 1 Claim, at Barring ton gold field, crushed two tons of quartz, yielding 190 ounces.

NEWCASTLE COAL,

The price of coal at all the Newcastle collieries now working, viz., Lambton, New Lamb ton, Waratah, aud Newcastle Com panies, lias been raised to 14s, and these have as many orders at that price as they can possibly supply. In Melbourne there is a great demand, and prices have gone up, There is no evidence of the Associated Collieries immediately resuming work. Governor Loftus visited the woollen mills of Vicars & Co., and spent nearly two hours in the place. Mr Vicars is a prominent Protectionist.

The committee of the Irish Relief Fund has decided to give a harbour picnic in recognition of the zeal and services of tho honorary treasurers and secretaries.

STAGNATION IN THE TlMBE'.i TRADE.

Nearly all tho sawmills about E-ch-ura have discharged all their hands. Ou the Lower Murray the mills also have dis charged a hundred men owing to a lack of orders. It is expected that at tho end of the week thero will bo over three hundred men out of employment iv addition to these. MURDEIi BY A BLACK. Tho sentence on tho aboriginal lying under sentence of death has been confirmed by tbo Executive. There are poculiar cir cumstances in the case. The murderer was jealous of another black aud his gin, aud followed them with a gun, and upon coming to where they were sleeping together he fired at tho woman, but tho ball glanced round her ribs aud entered tho abdomen of the black-fellow, who died, but sho re covered.

Melboukhe, May C. A meeting of the Representative Farmers' Unions was held relative to the duty on feeding grains. A large portion ol the meeting came prepared to discuss the rela tion of free trade and protection, but the chairman declined to go into the question with that aspect. Those opposed to import duties left, amid groans. The following day a deputation interviewed the Colonial Treasurer, accompanied by Messrs Long more, McKcau, Cannson, aud other mem bers of the Assembly. Mr Service said the question lay between the farmers and the cabmen, the import duty, serving the latter and oppressing the former. lie denounced the whole as an artificial system for keeping up high prices. The deputation asked assistance in a wrong direction, and he could not help them.

Measles aud diphtheria continue to occur. Au application was made to the Chief Justice iv the case of Wilson versus Symc, proprietor of the " Age," to compel defendant to supply particulars relative to the plea of justification. It was recited, but un order was granted on payment of costs. THE COINEKS. The coinei-3, Sutton and Watson, havo been sentenced to three years. CHINESE LABOUR. A stormy meeting of the Exhibition Commissioners was held relative to the terms of the contract for the manufacture of 6,00-! chairs and prohibiting the employ ment of Chinese. There was a protracted discussion, followed by a division of 43 against the restriction and 42 favourable. The terms of the contract havo consequently been s-incc enlarged. The new Commis sioner appointed by the present Govern ment favoured enlarging the terms of the contract. QUEENSLAND. New diggings are reported near Mr Larcombo. Tin has been discovered in the river. The protpectors say men can sluice three to four tons weekly, the ore averaging seventy-live ounces per ton. Two men who barbarously injured a black gin, by exploding powder under her, have been committed for trial. Adelaide, May 6. At tho annual mcctiug of the Commer cial Bank to-day a favourable report and balauce-ahcct were presented. At the half-yearly meeting of the Coffee Taverns Company the balance-sheet showed a profit of 15 por cent. At the annual meeting of the Presbytery, the Moderator, Rev. W. Puton presided. Tho want of greater unity among the Pres byterian Churches was deplored, and he also urged the necessity of infusing more activity into the Evangelist work. A skating riuk is bciug opcued for tho winter season.

Hcaly, a schoolmaster, charged with arson, has been acquitted, The proposed jetty scheme at Port Dou glas has been abandoned. Tho estimated cost was £50,000. Tho Minister for Works has promised to use the diamond-drill on the Hodgkiusou Goldiinld.

Melbourne, Tuesday

TIIE LUNATIC ASYLUM,

Au important deputation of tho members of the Medical Association waited upon Mr Ramsey to-day tor the purpose of sub mitting their views regarding the manage ment of the Lunatic Asylum, also with the object of supporting the memorial pre viously submitted on the subject. They proposed that the appointments ot officers should be made nonpolitical, that the institu tion should be extended, so as to afford patients sufficient room, and that tho man agement should be placed under a board consisting of legal, lay aud medical men. Mr Ramsay promised to investigate the matter, aud to give a reply at an early date. A general meeting of the National Bank was held to-day, when a dividend of 12_ per cent was declared.

Conway, the policeman, who took strych nine yesterday owing to domestic infelicity, died this morning from tho effects of the poison. The creditors in the estate of the Subur ban Bank were paid a first dividend to-day of ss. It is expected that the next dividend will be mado shortly of Is 6d.

PROSECUTION OF AN INSOLVENT,

The fresh proceedings institued against Joseph Aarons were commenced to-day in the Insolvency Court. They were brought by a number of Insurance Companies, and havo reference to certain transactions in connection with the insurance of the public buildings.

FOOTBALL — INTERCOLONIAL V.

ENGLISH.

Kent, well-known in football circles, sailed to-day in the Sorato for. Loudon, for the purpose of arranging a series of matches between the Intercolonial and English players. Ten of the bc3t Victorian players have siguifiedtheir willingness, and arc going to Sydney aud Adolaide.

A shoemaker announces that he is willing to give woman not only her [right?, but her lefts also.

Certainly tho most beautiful Blankets ever mads in Now Zealand, ato those jtißt turned out from tho Roslyn Mills, near Dunodln. In Co'or, Sibstancc, and Finish theyßiirpafS any blankets of colonial manufacture that havo appeared in this Market. Tholr Flannels also aro of superior finish. Tho First shipment, from this Mill to Auckland, arrived la t week, to tho order of Messrs Garliok and Cranwell, who, under, their Co-operative Cash System, are soiling them at a small advance on Manufacturer's prices. At tho Svunkv Exhibition the Birmingham Firm of Peyton ond Peyton obtained the Highkst Awakd for Iron Bedsteads, viz, " Fir.-t Degree of Merit and Special Mention for Substantial and Elegant Des'gua and Faithf.il Workmanship." (All tho other British Manu facturers aro placed either 3rd or Ith in degree of merit). Those Prize Bedsteads will soon be on view at the "City Hall Arcade," and any person wishing to obtain one of K'xhibition flnlsh, will be ablo to do so. Messrs Garlick and C anwoll have purchased the whole of the French Bedsteads exhibited. They are to arrive by next steamer.

City Council.

The half-yearly statutory meeting of the City Council for the reception and adoptfon of the bi-annual accouuts was held this after-noon, there being present: The Mayor aud Councilors Goldic, Waddel, Offer, Thompson, Nathan, and Aickin. His Worship brielly stated the busiress andthditheaccouut and auditorsreportwere submitted. An abstract of them heß already appeared in our columus, so that it is unnecessary further to refer to them here.

Cr. Nathan in moving the adoption of the accounts in terms of clause 133 of flic Muuicipal Corporations' Act, called atten tion to the remarks of the auditors in refer ence to the advances on general account.

The Mayor explained| that these advauccs had been made in consequence of the posi tion of the Endowment Loan, which would be correctly placed before the next audit. At tbe present time |he said there was a credit balance to General Accounts. The money spoken of had been used in the En dowment Loan expenditure for portions of loans as yet unborrowed.

Cr. Offer pointed out the fact that the ilem for co:il was considerably larger than .t was in the last year's accounts.

The Mayor said thut no discussion could take place on this subject, unless the Coun cillor was prepared to say that the amount placed under this heading had not been so expended.

The motion was then put and carried. The Mayor signed the necessary cheques, aud the proceedings ended.

STANLEY STREET DRAINAGE.— CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES.

A CONFKitKNCE of the delegates of those public bodies which are interested in seme means being devised for the proper discharge of the drainage which finds its way to Stanley-street was held this after noon in the City Council Offices Queen-street. There were present:—

Messrs Aickin and Thompson} (City Council), Thomas Macfl'arlaue (Domain Board), Hay aud McKechuic (Grafton Road), and Winks (Parnell Borough Coun cil).

In the absence of the Mayor, Mr Thos, MacUarlane was voted to the chair.

Mr Aickin, at the request of the other gentlemen, then read the report of jjthe City Surveyor, whicli gave the cost of con structing a coveied drain at £3,500, and with tho makiug of a roadway, £7,000.

Kihikihi.

[FKOM OUR OWN CORRKSrONDENT.I

REWI'S villa residence is fast approaching completion, and will, when fiuished, be an ornament to the settlement, and a com fortable city resort for Mr Kewi, who is expected shortly to arrive from tho llikur angi meeting, from which Te Whoaro, M.H.R., returned on Saturday. The new building was formally inspected by Mr James Stewart (Distribt Engineer), Mr Beere (Resident Engineer), and Mr Hope (Clerk of Works and itispector ot Per manent way), who were satisfied with tho way iv which the contractor, Mr James Mandeno is carrying out his contract. Tho studs aro rcmu, tiie joists and rafters kauri, the weather-boards kahikatea, the ceiling of polished kahikatea. The house was desigiietl for 11 rooms, but Mr Stewart at tho request of tho-e concerned, has ordered two of tho rooms to be thrown into one so that a dining or l'unanga room will be provided, capable ol seating a considerable number of poople. At ihe back of the house is a soit of laundry with a copper fixed in biick work for the convenience of Mrs Rewi when preparing her husband's go-to-meeting shirts. The furniture for tiie great chief's houso is now being selected in Auckland.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

Tho Union Company's s.s. Rotomahana, which loft Guborno at noon yesterday, had not bien Sinn-lied whon wo wmt to press. Her dupartui-o for liu-so'l and Sydney has been post poned until 1 p.m. to-mo.row.

The funeral-. Alfred Hetherington leltthe Albert Barracks this afternoon at three o'clock for the cemetery. Tho corpse was drawn on the gun carriage by the Royal Navy Voluuteers and niarinesof 11.M.5. Nautiltif. A wreath of llowers was laid upon the collin, and a number of ships' boys, in naval uniform, followed with llowers in their hands. The Artillery Band played the "Dead March" as the procession moved on, followed by the oflicer.s of the Police, Naval Brigade, and Nautilus. Mr liny ward was the undertaker.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday Bth May 18S0 ;—Remained last return 102; admitted since, 11 ; discharged, 10; died, 1 ; remaining, 102—males, 81; female", 21. Arrangement of cases: Zymotic, 28 ; Constitutional, 10; Local, .0 ; Developmental, 10' ; violent, 8. tno death oceuired, viz., M.H.H--—, aged 24years, male, on 7th inst., of Typhoid fever. Thanks are returned ta the Mayor and Council for a number of illustrated paper.) aud to Mrs Chapman and Mrs Dickey, for parcels of old linen.

The last bull given by the Prince and Prin cess of Wales was remarkable for tho num ber of" royalties" present, Piinccss Beatrice making one of her very raro appearances. The guests were invited for half-past-len, aud at eleven dancing commenced, and with an interlude at one for supper, con tinued till four. Princess Beatrice was attired iv white satin, and the Duchess of Counaught in cream satin, the Princess of Wales in a remarkable dress of heliotrope satin, covered with silver-spangled tulle, and profusely dotted with red rosoi ; Countess Karyoli wore mauve satin, Lady Bcctive cream sntin, with a large bunch of red tulips and lilies artfully fastened into lace on one side; Lady Rosslyn was in ivory satin, and Miss Maynard in white silk' with trimmings of daisies ; Lady Wal ter Campbell woro pale blue satin trimmed with tea-roses, Mrs Langtry ivory satin, with silver trimmings, and Mrs Wheeler gold-coloured satin with poiut-laco trim mings.—" Truth."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY U, 1880



PROVINCIAL GAZETTE. "THK AUCKL-ND EVENING STAR" Has been appointed a GAZETTE FOR THE PROVINCIAL DISTRICT Off AUCKLAND, Por Publlcatfon ot Highway Board Notices, Bankruptcy Notices, Govrknmbnt'Lind Sales, new announcements, &c, &0. "Wanted- WANTED KNOWN.—Fresh Bargains. Particulars in a few days.-Yv". H Dam pier. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 12 years of ago, ono used to children pro forred.—Mrs Lyons,_7l,_Qt_or-str.ot. W~ ANTED, good Tailorcssos, also two Improvers; apply at once.—J. Wil'iams, Tailor, 15,t v ictoria-slreot. WANTED, a good General Servant,— Exchnngo Hotel. W" ANTED, a Barmaid for the Royal Mail Hotel; good reforoncei roqufrori. \\f ANTED, a respectable youth as V V Junior Clerk in a retail bnsinrss.— Apply by letter, with refnences, slating ago and salaiy oxpf cted to " Alpha," this olllco. WANTED, a General .Servant.— Apply Mrs L. Phl'llps, Glen Ayr. Kden Croient. WANTED, Men to adze railway s)C3pcr3 at PokoVohe.—Apply Taylor and Danaucr. Henderson's Mill. ANTED, a Girl to do housewoik.— Cottage of Content Hotel, Vlctoria-st. t)6TANTEI), immediately, a respectable V T Man as Baker; must bo thoroughly steady and obliging.—Apply to Dult'us and Dick, To Awamutu. WANTED, a Parlourmaid and House maid for Napier; must have Rood refer ences.—Apply, before 1 o'clock, to Mrs J. H. Coleman, at Mrs Browns Hotel, North Shore WANTED, for the country, an active Man who understands Slaughtering Cattlo and -hoop.—Apply for pa tieulars, to Samuel J. Edmonds, Custom-house-street, Auckland. WANTED, a first-class Barman; re ferences required.—Win. Hamlcy, Auck land Hotel. ANTED, Good Coat Hand.—Apply Mr 8011, Auckland Clothing Factory, Q'teen street. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Upper Queen-street, Young Man aide to milk web, and drive a four horso team, none other need apply. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Upper Queen-street' Female Hotel Cook >Bay of Islands). \\7ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland 7 1 Registry, Upper Queen-street General Female Servant for a gentleman's family (Bay of In'anda). YXTANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland I »V Registry, Upper Queen-street, Tidy Nurse Girls (gentleman's family).



Wanted. TSTAN TED, a respcctabl-5 ad to drive a ¥V Baker's Caii.—A.p'y at the Ghisi.ow Bakery. Wellington-street. \X] ANTED, in a family (no children), a V T Girl ah. ut 14 or 15 to help in housework; one not been in service nr.'ferred.—Apply Stil wtlls's (late Burton's) Bakery, PanioH. WANTED, Ten good Pick and Shovel Men.—Ap -ly at tho Tunnel, Waitak' rel Con tract, Taylor and Danaher. ANTED, a regular supply of Fresh Vegetables, J. H. Smith. Greengrocer, Ponsonby, (O. po3ite Ponsonby Hall). ANTED, by a Lady recently arrived, V V a Situation as Companion to a Lady, or tbo musical tuition of a sohool: good references given.—Address, "8.A.," Post-otllco, Auckland. W~ ANTED, by a respectable Man, recent arrival, a situation eithor iv Warehouse, Htoro or Office; can give excellent testimonials from gentlemen at home.—Address C.W . this office. WANTED, a respectable young Man as boarder iv a private family: terms moderate —Apply " W.J.," Willow Cottage, Albert-street. YSTANTED, for £80 cash, a Small y T Cottage for a widow. Send particulars to Thomas Masefleld, Albeit Iron Foundry. WANT-D, by a married Man, a situa tion in a stoic, or any plam of trust, Town or Country; been used to Railway Goodi Department.—Address " P.J.F." Star Oflico. \Wf ANTED, a Milcb Gnat; a good price » V given for a first-rate one.—Apply Star Oirico, \\T ANTED KNOWN, that J. Morri- VV SON, ABphalter, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-Home-street West, between Hob3on and Ncleon-stroota Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notice. A lso, a Large Stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. ______ WANTED KNOWN.—French Taught by a Parisian (who speaks English fluently) at Is per lesson ; also, English Taught to Frenchmen on tho samo tcrm3.—Address " P.." Star Office. WANTED KNOWN,that T. McMaster has ittst opened, per ' City of Quebec,' a largo Stoo. of Blankets and Flannels. WANTED to Sell, a lirst-class New Baker's Cart; also, an 8 stalled Stable to Lot—A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Facto<y, Durham-street. ANTED, Residents near the For esters' Arm 3 Hotel to refrain from signing a Petition now being hawked in tho neighbourhood by Murray tho brewer, and Forster the plumber, till thoy hoar my explan alion.—H. Phillips. \STANTKD, tho trravelling Public to V T and from Wiakito to know, for tho winter, thero will bo Hot Mols and a good Cup of Tea on the tablo at Dillon's Hallway Hotel, Mercer, on arrival of cvi ry twin. Plenty of time to s'ep acroES. Char.cs Moderate. ANTED, by a Lady (just arrived from England, and who has lived in tho best London Houses), an Engagement as Milliner, has also a knowledge of Dressmaking. —A ddrcßS " F.." St in Office. \STANTED, the Ladies to know that they can get their Millinery nnd Under clothing at importers' prices at tho Now Millin ery Establishment, 171, Queon-strect (opposite Thletlo Hotel.) ANTED.—Two Young Ladies lately from home aro desirous of ob'aining Situations as Resident or Visiting Governesses or Companions to oldorly Ladies ; aro competent to Tench English in all it* Branches; tho rudi ments of French and Gorman; also, Mu6ic acd Drawing; Skilful in Pl.in and Fancy Work.— A ddreas " G.L.." Post office, Auokland. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. G oldie, Albert-street, closo to Dock. Ho having purchased between 300,1)00 and 100,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous torms, will bo prcparod to givo customers tho benefit of his purchase^ ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and Whito Pino, Sh nglea, House Blocks, Palings, Posts, Rails, ani. Firewood in their Yard, Cu«tom-bouse-streot" West, oppoito end of Hobson-stroot. N.B.—The increasing demand for W rhito Pino has induced them lo arrange for a constant supply. Ty ANTED KNO WN. To All in Want of Money.—L. 11. Ncu megen is prepared to advance the same on parsonal or any othor security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Noto the address: 165, Quean-Btreot, opposite the Savings Bank. \\J A. . T _ D JK. J_ O W JN, a -i.t-claeo Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices aro the distinguishing features of " The Pantheon," FOPD, T»llor. 1l!G. Queon-strcei. WANTED, Jluildcrs and othors who requlro Building Materials at the cheap est rato and best quality to send their orders or call at tho Auokland Timber Company _ Works. Over two mi'lion feet of timbor slacked, season ing ; large quantities daily arriving.—Mn*t sell. Every t-iing done on tho premises—Sawing, Planing, Mou'ding, Sashes, Doors, and every description of Joinery; Wood Turning in all its brarchex.—With their high-<jlaßs Machinery the various classesof work arc turned out quickly and cl!cap. Correctness and desptuoh guaranteed. To prevent mistakes address all communica tions to the Company or tho Manager Mr G. liohl.hip. T ON-WOOD REEFING COMPANY JU (LIMIIEL). WANTED, a thorough competent Man"ger for tho abovo Company, -xporiencs ia Now Zo.tl-nd Mines and ut excsptional testimonials nee >s?nry. Satary. £.'!00 sterling. >pplicut'on (by telegram) and testimonlalii (by post.) will bo received by the undersigned up to'-^d Juue, IS.O. PKTEU GRANT, Legal '-s'nnagor, lliverton. A LADY is desirous of obtaining a r* Situation which mould admit of her erlu c:it; ng hor own little girl (GJ yea-s of age) with other children. Further particulars ou inquiry. Excellent references. A comfortable homo of greater Im.crtonce than remuneration.—Ad dress. Mrs W., euro of John Moore, Esq., Wild foil, near Tauerti. MasttTton. SAW DOCTOR.—Wanted, a Situatio ns Saw Doctor.-Addro. "G.L8.," Star Oillco, Fcr Sale. 17>OR SALE, in cood repair, a Four -1 roomed Cottawe, with scullery nnd a good well; ground, 33 feet wide and 100 fcot dcop. Freehold property. Price, £110.—Apply at Mr Poulter's, Ed-'n ToTace, New North Koad. BMOR SALE, an Established Ironmongery H1 Business in ono of tho most oa-tral parts of the city, situated at tho foot of Grov-»treot. Tho abovo has boon successfully carried on for six years.—Apply on tho premises. I'Offt'- Fuli SALi; < aa -Eight r§_/<^tJ" " reomed Houco, In sound con dition, with vciandshs back and iron', wood and fowl houso, a workshop under, gardon, &0 : water laid on. and a novor falling woil with chain pump: Kxmouth-Mrcet, Newton Road East. Or to let. Torms: £50 cash, balanco easy' —Apply on the premises from 8 to 5 p.m. DUAPEUY STOCK AND BUSINESS FOR SALE. Tenders will bs received by Mr C. J. Ander son; Grcy-strcot, up to WEDNESUAY, 12th •nstant.fort.ho Burchaso of hisStock-in-Tradoof Drapory, Millinery, &c, &c. Stocks and lists may bo seen on tho premises, which maybe had it de3ire<l at a low rental. This would bo an c_ collont opportuuity for anyone who wishes to hsgin buslncM. SHOP and Dwelling-house, very con voniont. For Sale, on Karangahapo Road. Excallcut business position.—C. Williamson, Land Agont, Vulcan_Lani'. jrU-iEWdOD!— In reply to local in your «' issue of 30th April, I beg to inform you that a simple remafiy tor tho uniatWatory system of short measurement complained of is to favour mo with orders. Itvery ton delivered by me th.t is short of measurement I will give free of cha.-ge.-R. T. Graham, oppori.o tho Dock. Custom-house streot. IflOl. SALE, on very ea?y terms, at New a.' market, a neat Verandah Co'-togn ; Leam ington Kaiii'o in Kitchen; Allotment, 33 x 100£t. Prico. £150." Mr Surinam Karangahapo Road. TTIOU SALE, on easy terms, a pretty JL? Four roomed Verandah Cottage, with scullory. and water ins'do ; A llotment 33 x 99ft. Price, £193; adjoining allotmont o-in bo biul if required.—Mr anrman. Karangahapo ltoad. sTUHTs *LE, two story Building, 200 feet Jf by 50 feet, with a2O liorso power Engine in working order, with freehold allotments; price £075.—Mr Surinam Fruiterer, Karangahapo Road. IjIOR. SALE.—2O horse-power Engine and __ Boiler. In first-class condition ;no reason able oil'tr refuted.—Mr Eurman, Karaug_hape Road. _ "B7IOR SALE, near the Reservoir, and I? rdjoining tho Rnihvay Station, Mount Eden Road, tho remaining five or six Allot ments, most admirably situated either for business or villa sitos, at a low price.—H. Partington. . _ "IJIOR LEASE, a Restaurant and Boarding A 1 House, now doing a good business, with 28 beds and overy oonvonionco requisite Terms oisy.—ll. Partington. "J7IOR SALE, in rearly every part of city or JL iuburlis, fi.ur. flvo, Bix, seven, and oight roomed Houses.—ll. Partington, Houso and Land Agent, Stiohbury's Building. f|. cT'liO ATME N AND OTHERS. "For Sale, Anchors, choriD—lslbs to 121b3 at 3d per lb.—James McEwen, Lower Albert-street. ipOK S ALE (UEMAKICABLY CHE-P), A Compact iSLx-N'D of about 100 acres good land ; good house, orchard and vinery: about twolve miles from Auckland. Steamers pa-s three or four times daily. A Nlco Liltlo FARM of GO acres—one - half cultivated, and a good iive-roomed house, &c, upon it, in the Wainui district. Prico very low, A Hood FARM of lot aero?, largo orchard, good houso, and Buildings—nino miles by road und twelve by water—with good creek frontage, A Snug HOMESTEAD of IGO acres good land house aud buildings: paddocks feno.'d with quick thorn fences; stock, implements, See, Seo. All really Cheap. Distance about thirty miiei from town. Owner loiving for England. ONE lIUNDHED ACRES GOOD LAND fort. acres ia urass unci fenced, balance busl and fern—at Papaioito: thirteen milts fron town. Prico very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGE-! of five room: each, ia Newton. Also, two good Allotments 31 x 100 feet each, drained and planted will Choico t^ecs. Ono Allotment, 31 x 100 feel corner of Commercial Road and Great Norti Road, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, 8, Quben-STBEET.



Public Notices. AT O T I C E All persons fouid TRESPASSING in pursuit ofeamo or otherwiso in the properties of the undersigned, will be proscoutod according to law. MACLEAN & CO. "feX 0 T I C E. The Auck'and Timber Company (Limited) havo been greatly troubled by children and other .eraons carrying away articles ot value when allowed on the Premises to gather Chips and Short Cuttings. Tho Manager has resolved to put a stop to this by Prosecuting any Porson found Removing Cuttings or other Materials without a written Peml t. THE undersigned, having taken over the Business lately carried on by Mr J. Tucker, hopes by strict attention to business to merit a sharo of the support so liberally awarded to his predecessor. JOHN BURGESS, DEALER IN GAME, Shipping and Eauily Butcher. Near Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auckland. Families watted on for orders in to wn or suburbs QUEEN OF BEAUTY EXTENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). _ Tho Directors having dcci.led to offer to tho Shareholders tho Iteserved Shares at Five Shillings each, in tho proportion of ON tt of tho Reserved Shares to EVERY THREE Shares held by Shareholders, on tho 11th iust., on which day a List of Shareholders and the Number ot Shares held by them respectively will bo mado out. Applications from Shareholders, accom panied by payment in ful for the number of shares applied for, will bo rec?ived by the Mana.er up to THURSDAY, the 3rd day o£ June, 1830. D. G. MACDONNKLL, Manager. Ofllce of the Company : 17, New Zealand Insuranco Co.'s Buildings, Auckland, 7th May, 1880. STATE OF ME3SKS J. C. MORRIN & CO. Tho undersigned request that all Claims against tho above estate, with proofs of debt, bo sent to the ofllce of Meßsrs Brown, Barrett & Co., on or beforo FRIDAY, 11th instant. HERMAN BROWN in Estate G. W. OWEN j of J.U.Morrln&Co. -ftj O T 1 C E. All accounts duo to the Estate of G. and E. LEWIS mnst be paid before tbe 10th of May, otherwise they will be placed in tho hands of our Solicitors. HERMAN BROWN ), r . EDWARD LEWIS f lrUßCce- T)EG, AND E. LEWIS' ESTATE. All claims against the above Ketato aro to be sent in to the ofllce of Messrs Brown, Barrett and Co., Merchants, Auckland. HERMAN BROWN) T . ELIWARD LEWIS J iluat-es- TJ O R S ES CLIPPED. W. JAMIESON is prepared to CIId Horses on the shortest notice. Apply Captain Cook Hotel, Kyber Pass, or Mr Morgan, Saddler, Newmarket. q~P ECI A L NOTICE. Mb T. TRAFFORD, Sitbgeon Dentist, W_kefi-_b-stre_t, Haa just received from England and America tho New Patent Oxide of Nitrogen Gas for Pain; less Extraction of Teeth. Days for administration of th Oxide Gas- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, [3y Appointment.l Kay 10,1880. TfcTEW BUTCHEIUNG ESTABLISH JJj MBNT. As population and immigration aro increas ing, and to provide for all without being put to inconvenience, CHAS. VEITH will opßn a Butcher's Shop in tho premises lately occipiol by J. C. Morrin, Grocer, l.ueen-street, and this is to announce to tho public that he will keep nothing but the best that can be bought in the market. In connection with the above, will aieo be kept p. Sausasc Factory, where nothing hut the real German and French Sausages of all kinds will be sold, ana tide th.thai been un known before in New Zealand. Open on FRI DAY. May 11. An early call aud inspection is P.H.—Every body that reads tho newspaper mußt know that tho District is infected with the caUle disease called pleuro-pneumonia, and to prevent the public from gotting the Sunday's joint with a touch of it, C. VEITH has engaged Mr Schmedal, Veterinary Surgeon, to be present at the slaughter of all cattle killed for him for inspection, bo as to secure real, healthy meat. FRIDAY next will be opening evening. CHAS. V-ITH. EUTSCHES KRAENZCHEN TO THE OFFICERS OF F.T.G.M. SHIP 'NAUTILUS.' LORNE-STREET HALL. FRIDAY, MAY 14. Tickets can bo obtaitioii at Mews G. Yon del Heyde, 11. Brown, H. Kohn, G. Schwartzo. rjn O SPORTS Si EN. A well-broken Pointer Slut.—Apply to W. G. Pevin, Butcher, Newton Road. MRS MITCHELL, Professor of Singing (by general request), will reßumo her Singing Classes tho Firet Friday in Juno. Class for Beginners, from 7 till 8 p.m.; A dvancod Cla°s, for part singing, from Bto 9: at St. James' HaU, Wjllington-atrcot —Terms on application at her Residence, Karangahapo Road. SANFORD'S Farm Produce, Fruit and Provision Storo. Bo«t Taranaki Butte ls2d perlb. G oodJJaltß utter, 10J per lb. Fresh Butter and Kggs at wholesale prices. Selected Pota toes 201b. Is; do. good and sound, 281b Is. Dairy Fed Pork, Gd per lb. Pork Pies and small goods manufactured Fresh, daily. Pigs" (leads, Ftrct, and Sheops' Tongues cooked every evening New Milk Id por quart.—Vi :toiastreet corner ot Albert-street. KID GLOVESVGLOVES !—Just going to give away, 50doz. Dent's Laven der Kid Gloves.at Is a pair. A great variety of 2, 3. and 1 button Jc6ophine and other makes in Kid Gloves. 200 doz. in all tho Now Colours of the Season. 500 yards All-Wool Crimean Shht ing at Is ldj, worth 2s. per yard ; a Bplondid as sortment of New Waterproof Cloaks, with hoods, at 12s fid, worth £1: imitation Welsh Flannel, fit Is a yard; 200 Lady's Winter .lockets, with fur capes; Wide-width Blue Sorgo at Is 3d a ynrd ; 300 loner Osirich ecstheie (coloured), at 5s Gd, Gs Gd, and 7s Gd, worth I2s fid; a New Lot of Children's Jackets, at 5s fid, 6? 6', and 7s 61. I will sell tho balance of my Hoots an 1 Shoes for two weeks. Tho price of my 12s Cd Sewn Kid Boots is only lis Cd. A Splondld Aesirtment of Now Fashiouablo Boys Velvet Hats and Caps ; alf o. Lndion' and Gents Travelling Ha«p, at t.alf the Queen-Btreet pricoß. —W. EYRE. Viotoria-street, jL» 1 A to -1 000 LENT, on Building Sooletj cK_ J_V principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for S-ie on Ith page.- C. Williamson, Ketato Agent, Vulcan Ijane.— Seven per cent, allowod on money deposited or investment. U PURCHAS has REMOVED tc Challinor Houso, Pitt-street, opposite Gr.-y-ttreet, whero ho may ho Consulted be tween the hours of 8 and 10 a.m., and 1 and 5 p.m., ond aftor 6 p.m. mO ALL TIMBER C( NSUMERS. NOW IS TIIE TI-.E! Persons intending to Build should begin at once' as they will never be ablo to Euy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD. ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Who have tbe LARGEST STOCK iv tin Colonies, a^d having an IMMKNSK AS SORTMENT of a_l kinds, are Selling at the most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, ir Splendid Form FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE ' COIONIES. _2TFullc3t information promptly furnished or application to RICII AR D MON X, AN All Eli. ! yOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAIS ASSOCIATION, ; CORNEIi OF Wli-L-SLEY AND ALUERT STRKETi I ■ LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. . The READING ROOM i* comfortablyfiirmshccl and is supliod with English, American and Colonial Papers; Napier, New Ply month, Wellington, Christchurch, am I Dunedin Newspapers ; Illustrated Jour mile, including tho ''Graphic," " llfus trat^d London News," "Hunch," &c MAGAZINES — Blackwood's. Harper's MacMiUanV, "Eclectic," and "Nioeteentl ■ Century" "All the Year Round," "Argosy, : etc., etc. REVIEWS— Tho " Quarterly, 1 " Edinburgh," " Princeton,' etc., etc. Subscription—2sGd per Quarter. ■ The LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.000 vols in the various department of Literature New Works frequently added. i Subscription- 2s Cd par Quarter. FILES kept of all tho Leading Colonial an ! Local Newspapers. j DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c., in Rcading-roon ; TEA AND COFFEE FIiOVIDED. 1 a Young men are 'nvltcd to avail themselves ( ', the advantages offered by the Association. t KST Information gladly given at the Room h which are OPEN DAILY from 8 a.m. _ 10 p.m. THOMAS HUDDLE, ' Hon. Secretary,



Tenders. "XfEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MIDDLE ISLAND. NOTICE. Public Works Offic o. Dunedin, sth May, 1880. It is hsrdW intimated that tho following Con tracts aro Withdrawn from lender until further notice, viz , '"Asburton Branch Extension Con tract," " West Oxford Cont-act," and " Dunback Contract." By command, W. N. BL4I1?. Knglneer-in-Char_o ot Middlo Island. "\T E W ZEALAND ROADS. Whatawhata Bridge Contract. WAIPA AND RAGLAN COUNTIES. Publio Works Offic?. We)li__ton, Ith May, IEBO. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this office up to NOON on WEDNESDAY, tho 2Gth May. ISSO, for tho above contract. They must be addressed to iho Hon. tho Minuter for Public Works, Wei.in.ton, oni marked outside. •'Tender for Whatawhwa Bri go Contrac'.- Plnns and S. eciflca'ions may be seen at trie Public Works offices Auckland, Grahams town, and Wellington, and at tie Railway Manager's Oflloe, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Ofllce by NOON of tha same date, provided that written tenders in due form arc lodge! at a Dis trict or Resident Engi-ioer's Office by the same hour, and accompauiedby a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is !o<lged; such cheque to bo specially marked by a tanker as good for twtnty-one days, and io be in favour of the llecciver Qcncral's Deposit Account on'y, and not to bearer or order. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. Hy command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer in Charge, North Island. , T^TEW ZEALAN.D RAILWAYS. FOXTON-NEW PLYMOUTH RAILWAY. •WAINGONGORO CONTRACT. Length About 4 Miles 34 Chains. PuUic Works Offic*,. Wellington, 30th April, 1880. Written Tenders will be received at this Office up to Noon on FRIDAY, the 58th May, 1880, for the above contract. They must bo addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wel lington, and marked outßide, " Tender for Wai '. ngongoro Contract." Plans and specifications " may be seen at tho Pubic Works Offices, _.uck ' land, Thames, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Wel lington, Christchurch and Dunodin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of tho tamedatc, provided that written tenders in due form aro lodged at any of the above named Offices by tho same hour, and ac companied by a cheque on some bank in the 1 town wheie the tender is lodged, such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the ' Rcceiver-Oeneral's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer-in-Churgo, North Island. Public Works Office, 1 (Architect's Branch), 1 Wellington, sth May, 18S0. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a LCCIC-UPat Newton. General conditions, specifications, and draw • ing 3 may be S3en at cbo Public Works Office i (Architect's Branch), Wellington, and at tho Public Works Ofilce, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. tho Minister ) for Public Works, and marked outsido " Tender ) fcr Lock-up, Newton," will be received at i tho above office up to noon of MONDAY, the t 17th day of May, 1880. ) Telegraph ie Tenders will be received, provided • tho original tender and deposit aro lodged with • tho nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted, P. F. M. BURROWS, Architect. Public Works Office, Auckland, May 7,1880. ■ T^TRITTEN TENDERS will be received V 7 at this Office up to noon of MONDAY, ' 17th May. 1850, for supplying and delivering Coal and Firewood to the different Departments • of the General Government in Auckland. Specification and Conditions ten be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender net necessarily ac cepted. By command, (Signed). JAMES STEWART, ! District Engineer. Fp O B U I L D ER S. ', Tenders for tho Erection of a Redrced Two storoy Residence in Hereford-street. Plans and specification to be seen at the Auckland Timber Company's Office. Tenders received at the office of Captain Daldy, ou SATURDAY, . 15th, at noor. E. J. MATTHEW-. Builder. ]rp O CARPEN TER S. • Tenders will bo received at tho Office of tho Undorsi .nod (where Plans nnd Specifications may be sson and every information obtained) . "ntil Noon of FRIDAY, May 11th noxt, for ' Building Dwelling House at Ponsonby. Labour " only. J. B. MORPKTH, i Inauranca Buildings. ;rp O BUILD E~~R S. I Tcnier3 will ba roecivrd by tho undersigned . until Noon of SATURDAY, the loth instant, , for tho Erection of Busiuess Promises in Kar ', ang. hapo Road, ; P. HERAPATH, Architect. f —~ TO PAPERHANGERS.— Tenders are calkd for Papering aud Swimming tho j Now Buildings.Uppor Queen-slreot. Sciinland paper provided. I Volunteer .Notices. UCKLAND ENGINEER VOLCN TREES, 1 The Company will Parade TO-MORROW EVENING, at nalf-prst seven o'clock. Unl ' form : Undress, with arms and accoutr entente. Every member is requested to atr md. 5 By order. : W. ANDERSON, ' Captain. To l_et. TO LET, a Seven-roamed House in Upper Hobson strcot, opposite Dickson, Baker.—Enquire no^c houso, or to L. H. Neu • megon, Queen-street. TO LET, (Ponsonby), Sitting-room and Bedroom (uufjrni'shed).— Apply at Star . Office. rg .O LET, a House and Shop at New s market.—J. Borlcy, Boolinakor, Newarket. , nPO LET, two or three Rooms.—Apply JL Office of this paper. TO LET, three unfurnished Apartments in Grey-street.—Apply Mrs Henderson, Mi'Uner. TO LET, a comfortable Furnished Bed room and Sitting-room.—Apply to Mrs i Banks, Victoria-street, four doors from the Old Houso at Home. finO LET, a double Collage, with garden ; JL ior moro rooms may ba taken (furnished or unfurnished).—Mr Baxter, Grocer, Karanga r hape Ro. d, TO LET, a somi-dctatched House of live rooms; water laid en, oven, etc.—James Reid, Edfn Terrae?. 1 finO LET, a Six-roomed House in Coburg -8 street. North; weekly rent, twelve thilling?. —Arply to S. Rout. Agent. TO LET, a comfortable House of Six Rooms, with large Garden, in Rogcnt etreet, Kyber Pass.—Apply Dr. Wine, Symonds l streets TO be LET, on Ponsonby Road, a large Shop aud commodious Dwelling.—Apply to O. Stallard, Grocer. Ponsonby Road. rglO LET, at Warkworth, a Shop ; rent, .8. 3s per week,—Apply to Mr Mecklow, Warkworth. Mahurangi. np.U LET, Commodious Premises, corner JL of Hobson aud Wcllesloy streots. opposite St. Matthew's Ciiorch.—Apply to N. Levy, | Wellesley-street West, opposite .Albion Hotel. ," ry.o LET, iii Graham-street, a Carpenter's , JL Wo'kehop. with benches and yard, lately " occupied by C. T. Wri .lit. Builder. Rent, 10j [ per week.- R. Bartley, Nelson-street. '. rr\o LE T, a Six-roomed House, corner 5i I Carlton Gore Road and Regen'-strect, „ with'all conveniences.—Mr E.B.Diekaon, Regent street. ■ftTORTH SHORB— To Let, a Furnished AX House, splendidly situated.— R. and B. Dudor, or Messrs Sumerilcld and Leek, Quecn )| street- p DEVONPORT NORTH SHORE.— Five-roomed Furnished House to let at a vory low rent for a fiw months; also, a nine d roomed Family Residenco on the boacb, at 15s a week: a Sixrooimd House, newly built en vol canio allotment, in Us a week ; and a Cottage l, and acre ot gooil land at Oi a week for a year.— Oliver Mays, House Agent, Pott Office -tor;', Viotoria Wharf, Devonport. d: mHJJ ALPHA OOTEL. KIHIITIIU, WAIKATO. M L. a A L L I N, Proprietor. Visitors and ITravollor. will meet with Com fortable Accommodation. Loose Boxes. 1 Good Stabling;



rrertjuiitt... J- . # i. } Newton. — You khow my Adrircs, why not wiito?— *W. \\JA NTED, the Address of Mrs H. 1 ? Robertson and Miss A. Farnin. ton, who left >aa. Francisco for Auckland in Sep tember 12, 1877, in tho steamship 'Zealandia. They will hear something to their advantage by applying to Alfred Calling-ton. Governor Browne Hotel. Meeting-. -p"u B LIC MEETING. THEATRE ROYAL. TG-KIGHT !~~ " TO-NIGHT ! SIR GEORG _ GREY will address a Public Meeting in tho Theatre Royal THIS (Tues day) EVENING, at haE-past seven o'clock. D. H. McKENZIE. Chairman Central Committee. RIGHT SMILE (COROMANDEL) GOLD-MINING COMPANY (Limited). Tho Adjourned Goner." Meeting of Share• holders ot tho abovo Company will bo held TO-MORttOW (Wednesday), the 12th of May. at 1 p m., at the Company's office, 19, Insurance Building,. M> s> hnKR3> Secretary. ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A Special General Meeting of the Members will be held in tho Wa onic HaU, Onehunga, at 7.3J p.m , on WEDNB-DAY, tho 12 May, ISBO. Business: To consider and ado. t the Revised Rules, and to okct office-bearers under tho new Constitution. J. D. JACKSON. Secretary. ADJOURNED General Meeting of the Auckland Early Closing Association will ba held In the Workin . Men's Club on| MDAV, nth May, at 8 o'clock, not on Tuesday as ad vertised. Committee Meeting, 7.30. . OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CI ATION, corner of Wollesley and Albert 1 streets.—A Noon Prayer Meeting Is held overy I WEDNESDAY. Friends aro invited to come if only for a few minute- STAR OF AUCKLAND LODGE.— Rebecca Lodge.—Tbo usual Monthly Meet ing is Postponed till feither notice.—E. Raw ingß, Secretary. WATCHMAN GOLD MINING COM. COMPANY (Limited). The Second Ordinary Annual General Meeting of nhe above Company will be held at tho Com pany's Oflloe, No. 5, Insurance Buildings, Queen street. Auckland, on MONDAY, May 31st, 1880, at. p.m. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Statement of Company's Finances, to Elect Dlrec. tors for the ensuing year, and any othe business that may bo brought forward. JOHN R. RANDERSON. Manager. Auckland, May S, 1880. Funeral Notice. lj_j^»»Mß^^-«i-w*--ii^-s* wmmwA I-*9*_ r«OURT CITY OF§ _i___ii_l_s__ X-/ALCKLAND. No. 3078,1 , .a Ancient Ohdeb <f _ rSF^K|^ .££■ FOH-STERS, AD. || W&^lffid&Si Thr Officers and Brothers _ n|w?_TiOT« I of the above and other _ f -SS_J*Sm_ Courts - aro requested tn _ V__*jMt£3siar attend at tho residence of _ Brother W. R. B. Ward, Chapel street, If TO-MORROW (Wednesday), May 12, at _ half-past two o'clock, to attend the funeral _ ot the lato wife of our Brother Wara. S Visiting Brethren are also invited. 1 By order of tho CR. S T. HOLLAND, 1 Secretary, w Municipal Notices. riITY OF AUCKLAND. Notice is hereby Riven that tho Yearly and and Half-yearly Balance Sheets and Statement of .accounts, to Maroh 31st last.in term of "Tho Municipal Corporations Aot, 1876," with the Auditors Report thereon, may be Inspected at the City Council Offices. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, May 10,1880. _^ niTY OF AUCKLAND. ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO MECHA NICS' INSTITUTE. The City Council will receive Tenders until 4 30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 12th instant, for the above work for Free Public Library, in terms of speciflcitions and conditions lo be seen at the City Surveyor's Offlcs, Queen-street. Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept sny tender. Tenders to be endorsed. " Tenders for Repairs to Mechanics' Institute." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Ofilce, May 4, ISSO. Gazette in Bankruptcy. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, IS7G," and the several Acts amend ing tho «ame. and of the Bankruptcy of James Jenkins, of Victotia-str.et. in tho City of Auckland, Carpenter, a Debtor. Under tbe powers vestod in mo by the abovo acts, I do hereby s ummona a general meeting of the Creditor.! of the said James Jenklrs, to bo held at my office iv tho Sup> emo Court-house, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 17th day of May, ISSO, at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, to receivo my report and to pass a resolution that tho said James Jenkins be forthwith discharged. Dated this 10:h day of May, 1880. THO. MAOFFARLANE, Trustee. Connell & Cooper, Vulcan Lane, Auckland,. Solicitors for the Debtor. Board ana .Residence. TXT ATE 1. LOO HOUSE. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland. Board and Residenoe, by the Day, Week or Month. Oppo site Government House and within five minutes walk of the wharves. GOVERNOR BRO W Ji E HOTEL 11 KOBSON-STREETi Board and Lodging „ 20a per week (■ _u_la room) -25s Lost and Found. I OST, on Saturday, from my residence, J Upper Qucn-sireo t, a Gordon Setter Pup. —G. W. Binney. FOUND, a Black aud Tan Collie Bitch at Woodsido; number on collar, 1,008.— Apply to A. Braund, Graham-street. = j Auctions. THURSDAY, MAY 13. CONTINUATION UNRESERVED SALE. DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS STOCK. A. G. GRANT HAS hecn instructed to sell hy auction, at City Mart, on Thursday noxt, at 11 o'clock, A RETAIL STOCK of General Drapery, Habcrdashory, Fancy Goo's, &c, &c. Without Reserve. j Terms at Sale. j THURSDAY, JNOON. FRUIT! FRUITi. FRUIT!!! ■ EX ' LOONGANA,' FROM HOBART TOWN. j R. ARTHUR \ VXTILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Vv Queen-itrect, on Thursday next, at 12 > o'clock noon, j A Splendid Assortment of Fruit, consisting of— ,; W 50 cases . APPLES —Crabs, Stone F 120 ~ I Pippins, Oolden Harvejs, Jf, l! 7 „ RibsiOf,o,:Mo-t.ea 1,-turmer., CX CO ~ I ScTlet Permauv?, Newton T 100 „ . aDd Wellington Pippins, Crows Eggs. Blenheim Orange *; FSRR 82 „ PEAUS-Napoloon, Windsor, — I Venus. i 770 . : THURSDAY, NOON. HOBART TOWN FRUIT. , Ex s.s. 'Rotonialiana,'from Hobart Town. R. ARTHUR ! WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Qaeen street, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, I C-738 CASES FRUIT-Apples. Pears, See, j| packed expressly for this market from J some of tho best orchards. | [Continued on Fourth Page.] |