The President; said that he had no very strong fueling in the matter. He did not see any more harm in going to see an interesting collection of scientiiic oojects or works of art, than in going to see a beautiful view in nature. A difficulty, however, stood in the way of the suggested project, and it was this : How could they impose upon those who were occupied during the whole of the week with the labour and responsibility of the care of the Museum the additional labour of attending on Sun days. He did not think they could be asked for an extra day's labour per week. Personally he had a great objection to Sun day work, and though he had sometimes to labour on that day himself, he never did so when he could avoid it. He thought the best plan of determining the matter would be iv convene a special general meeting for its consideration. Mr Thos. Macffarlane was sure that it the contemplated scheme were carried out that a great many gentlemeu who were friends and supporters of the Institute would withdraw from it altogether. He had been going to say that it was a most disgraceful thing that such a proposal should be made, considering the quarter whence it came. The President remarked that the fullest libeity of speech was allowed, and every proposal which was made in good faith for the benefit of the Institute should be heard. The Key Mr Edeer said that he had made no proposal, but simply oll'ereJ a suggestion. Under those circumstances, he considered Mr Macfl'arlane's remark most unbecoming. He knew many men who hud as great and religious a respect for the Sabbath, and yet were very favourably disposed towards the suggestion. Mr Macffailane observed that some people would probably think that Mr Edger was not the best judge of religion. Mr Pond thought il a great pity that the Council, through insufficient means, had not been able to keep the Museum open for at least one evening each week. Such a boon would be more highly appreciated than if the building were thrown open during any part of Sunday. Mr G. Aickin concurred with this opinion. He considered that they should make an effort in the direction indicated by the last speaker. Lectures on science, literature and art might be associated with the scheme. The Key. Mr Edger believed that volun tuers could be found to undertake the charge of the Museum during the few hours it would remain open each Sunday. He understood that a Jewish, gentleman had proiFerred liis^services for the purpose. Mr Mackechnie having remarked that the best way to deal with the matter would be to call a special general meeting, Mr Moat moved, "That the Council of the Institute be requested to call a special meeting of members, to consider the advis ability of opening the Museum during cer tain hours on the Sunday." At the suggestion of the Key. Mr Edger, who seconded the amendment, the word "afternoon " was added. The President said he would vote against the amendment, as, instead of asking the Council to consider the advisability of con vetiug a special meeting, it vaa a direct in struction for them to do so, thus depriving them of any liberty of action. Mr Thos. Macflarlane moved, as an amendment, and it was seconded, " That the matter be not referred to the Council." The Council, he said, could do so of its own motion if it pleased. Messrs Mackechnie and .Aickin declared their intention of supporting the amend ment, the former because the meeting was an insufficient representation of the Institute, and the latter because he deemed it preferable to raise a fund for opening the museum on at least one week evening out of every six. Mr Herapath was considerably surprised that the suggestion in the first instance should have emanated from such a quarter as it Had. His objections to it were mainly based on religious grounds. The strict pre servation of the Sabbath was the best as surance which the working classes could receive of its continued sacredness from toil and its devotion to religious exercises. After adverting to the labour which the opening of the Museum on Sundays would cast upon some individuals, and questioning whether any volunteered seneschal-3 would undertake responsibility for possible injury to cases or works of art, the speaker announced his determination! to oppose the motion. The opening of Museums on Sundays was antagonistic to religion. The question was then put to the meeting when the amendment was carried by a very large majority. VOTE OF THANKS. Un the proposition of Mr T. MacfTarlane a special vote of thanks was accorded the retiring President (Dr. Purchas) for the zeal, energy, and courtesy which he had dis played in the discharge of his duties. Dr. lurchas returned thanks and the meeting then terminated.

The Exhibition

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

NEW ZEALAND AWARDS,

WELLINGTON, this day. The following is the list of awards to New Zealand exhibitors of agricultural pro ducts :—Wheat: Prizes—lst, Peter McGilJ, Tokomairoro ; 2nd, Loan and Mercantile Agency, Oamaru; 3rd, Cunningham and Co., Christchurch ; 4lh, Holdaway Bros., Richmond, Nelson. Oats (Tartarian variety) : Prizes—2nd, J. and T. Meek, Oaruaru, Otngo; 3rd, K. H. Banks, Christchurch ; oats (short black Tartarian variety): prize—lst, J. & T. Meek, Oamaru; oats (Danish variety): prize— 2nd, J. & T. Meek, Oauiam ; oats (long Tartarian variety) : prize-3rd, Roysestesd and Co., Dunedin; barley : prize—ls', Harley&Son, Nelson; barley (free malt ing) : prize—2nd, P. Cunningham & Co., Christchurch; 4th, Loau and Mercantile Agency, Oamaru; grass seed (general collections): prize—lst, J. Dransfield. Wellington ; 2nd, Duncan and Son, Christ church; 3id, P. CunniDghairi and Co., Christchurch. Grass seed, (rye grass), Prizes—2nd, Chas. Haynes, Palmerston, Otago ; 3rd, Capt W. R. Russell, Napier. Hops: Prizes-2nd, Richard and Kew, Waimea, Nelson, 3rd, Thomas H. Harley, Nelson. Malt: Prize—3rd, Surman and Co., Invercargil. Bacon ; Prizes —Ist, McDonald and Miller, Green Island, Otago. Ham: Prize—2nd fdward Steedy, Dunedin. Fish : Prize—lst, Cha?. Blake and Sons, Picton. The judges report that New Zealand exhibits excel in oate, and jnalting barley.

Parnell Borough Council.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this Council was held last evening. Ihe Mayor (J. W. Robinson, Esq.) presided, and there were also present, Councillors Strange, Melton, McKenzie, Forgie, Skinner, and Wood. The Irish Famine,—A letter was read from the Secretary of the fund for alleviat ing the distress caused by the above, asking the Council to co-operate. It was agreed to acceed to the request, and obtain what sub scriptions were possible. Mr George's Compensation.—Mr Hes keth (of the firm of Hesketh and Richmond) wrote requesting payment of |£175, due in January lost. This "amount was the second instalment re Mr George's compensation. I'he letter was referred to the Finance Com niitttee. Inspector 'of Nuisance s Report.— This report stated that he had taken the necessary precautions to prevent a spread of typhoid fever. TheJ Health Officer had mentioned the case, and he bad acted there- The Trmtmphal Arch.—ln accordance ■with notice of motion, Mr Melton moved, " That the late Mayor and Councillor Me- Kcnzie pay the amount expended on the tiiumphalarchon the occasion of the Go vernor's arrival, with Jntefest, to the Council."—A very desultory discussion ensued, in which Councillor McKenzie severely criticised the action of Councillor Mellon as showing bad taste, inasmuch as it was a peculiar time to make such a resohition.longafterMrColemanhadretrred. At the time Mr Coleman said, if theCouucil objected to pay the account he would do so liimself. The Council paid it, and there •vvas an end of it. He thought that the sooner they were under the wing of the city, the better for them, as then they would have to preserve a good decorum. As at present,the maliceandspitefuluessexhibited by some of the members was not at all creditable to them. The pettyfogging was bringing the Council into contempt. Even tually the motion was lost by a majoxity of 5 to 2. The Council then adjourned for com mittee.

WHAKATANE FOR EVER.

(To the Editor),

Shuee, Sir,-where is Whakatane, at all, at all? Are the great men there any rela tion to the Thiee Tailors ot Tooley-stieet ? Be dad, [they're ill-tlueated. Not give them a 'share of the Provincial Council library—really this is too bad. Send them three and half volumes at once, or about their share. Look at that now ! ! ; Be Aisy.

Coroner's Inquest at Nga ruawahia.

A coroner's inquest -was held at Ngftrua wahia on Saturday laat, before Dr. JJcale, Coroner, on the body of John Singleton. Jury : James Fitzpatrick, Frank Sparks, David Murphy, Thomas Ansell, Kobert Fleming, George Thomas Hogg, Jeremiah O'Connor. John O'Grady, Frederick Popple, Andrew Douglas, Thomas Sidwell, and Matthew Kriar (foieman). James Parker, being sworn, depo3ecl : I am a labourer, and remember Sunday, the Bth February. I was living at Pukete, and John Stanley, deceased and I went out to bathe in the Waikato river. We first washed our shirts, and then had a bath in the shallow water. The deceased, after a little while, left us to go on a little bank of "reen stuff. The next I heard of deceased was he cried out, "James, come and help me !" At this time he was in the water up to his neck. I jumped in to reach him, and missed him. Deceased then began floating further away, his head being just below the surface "of the water. John Stanley then jumped iv after him, and both he and deceased went floating down separately but close together. I then went after John Stanley, and be pulled me in fastened hold of me. 1 asked him to loose mo, and after a hard struggle he did. I then got to the shore, under the water, as brst 1 could, as I cannot swim : and when I got out I saw John Stanley lloating down the river, about ten yards down the stream from me. I ran along the bank and took hold of bis arm and pulled him out. At (his time I saw deceased several feet under the water perfectly still. As we saw no hopes of get ting deceased out of the water we put on onr'clothes. and by the time we had done this we saw nothing more of the deceased. By the Court : If I could have swam I think the deceased could have been got out of the water when I rescued Stanley. Neither Stanley, deceased, or myself could swim. I recognise the body as that of the same man, John Singleton. He was twenty three or twenty-four years of age—a car penter, I believe, by trade, and unmarried. There was no foul play. 1 reported the occurrence at onco to the police authorities John Stanley, being sworn, said : I am a labourer and remember the Sunday (Sth of February) wlieu deceased was drowned. I had known him for three of four mouths. I recognise the body now lying here as the body of John Singleton. I have heard the evideuce of of the last witnets, Jas. Parker, and corroborate it in every particular. About twerjty minutes after I get out of the water by the assistance of Parker, John Donueld went into the water to dive and search for deceased's body, but without avail. I believe the deceased's family belong to Blackburn, Lancashire, Eugland. Richard Sauuderson, deposed, I am sergeant of the Armed Constabulary stationed at Ngaruawahia. On Saturday, this day, the 14th February, I received in formation of something in the river, near Taupiri, resembling a human body, aud I employed two Maories to go down the river in a canoe, and they took the body of the deceased out of the river, placed it iv the canoe and brought it into Ngaruawahia. It seemed to be in a very advanced stage of decomposition. The jury returned the fallowing verdict: "That the said deceased, John Singleton, was accidentally drowned in the Waikato river, whilst bathing, on the Sth February, 1880."

Correspondence

OUR WIVES, SISTERS, DAUGHTERS,

To the Editor.

Sir, —I am not anxious to preach a san guinary crusade, except ova small scale, viz., to diaw the "claret" from the backs of those dirty and ruthless villains who are making night and day hideous to our giila and women. The application of the "cat" in every case of proved eiiminal assault ou women and children would, in my opinion, arrest, if it did not abolish, this seemingly "rowing crime. lathers will be afiaid soon for wife or daughter to be anywhere alone, and as this ami the other crime of " garott ing " was made " unpopular " by the Lictovs Act in Englaud, it would probably make violent attacks on women unsafe here in Auckland. Of course such human tigers diserve fcvcu ii severer pvmisliinonfc tliim mere "whipping," but a weekly doss of that added to hard labour might make men who are consumed by their lusts think twice before they acted their infamous part.—l am, sir, yours, &c,

Thin Skin,

DISTRESSED JEWS IN PALESTINE.

To the Editor

Sir, —Because the Jews of Auckland are not agitating and making a noise about the distress of their fellow-countrymen in Palestine, we aie apt to forget our prcseut oppoitunity of according a little help to one of the most remarkable and deserving races on earth. It is very seldom an appeal is made :for {help outside of their own com munion, and when it is done it is bocause the distress is too great for themselves to cope with. They are ever open-handed when we seek their aid and to mitigate dis tress", and now they appeal to us I hope we shall not fail to respond. Notwithstanding the noble and generous response to the appeal from Ireland, I venture to think we can each spare something for the poor creatures in Palestine.—F. G. EwiNGTON.

SUNDAY WORK.

(To the Editor of the STAR). SIR,—It is a matter for regret that Mr Edger and others should endeavour to intro duce Sunday labour into Auckland more than it is. I do not look upon this from a Sabbatical point of view, but from a social standpoint, this effort as calculated to bring about the most deplorable results. I have conversed with foreigners upon this subject, and they all unite in admiration of our quiet day of rest, and regret that their own countrymen .had not the same enjoy ment. The plausible idea of promoting sound lecreation and amusement should not blind the working man, in whose interest it is professedly made. That seven days' work will be put upon some by such ideas gaining ground. The extention will bo but ama ter of time and a positive road to serfdom. I have a letter from San Francisco from one who was strongly anti-Sabbatical here, but ■when he saw everything there in full bla^t on Sunday he was shocked at the extent of the mischief. The public taste is varied, and some would call for public houses and some for theatres etc. I look upon that idea of sacred music for Sunday as a sham. I would sooner hear good sentimental songs than that the praises of God should be sung for amusement.—Yours, &c, E. CAER.

A TALE OF DRINK AND DEATH.

(To the Editor),

Sir,—About vine months ago there landed in this port, two young men'(brothers). One of them I believe, brought fome goods w jth him from England, to startiu some mercan tile pursuit; the other was an architect by profession, and both seemed to be well sup plied with money. There was nothing apparent to hinder their progress, in any country ; they had youth, strength, and health, 011 their side, with a good education. But there was a fatal bar to all their prospects in that dsmon drink. In an evil hour they put up at an hotel, I suppose they only meant to have a little jolification after the lonjr voyage, and then go to work and fulfil all the promises they gave their parents and friends on leav iug'home. Poor fellows they miscalculated their own strength of mind, they were in the grasp of the demon drink, whp never relaxed his grip till they lay dead at his feet. Anybody who likes to turn over a file of the Star, will see, about live months ago, an account of the inquest on.th.c bo.dy of Mr D the verdict I believe was " Found Dead." You would very likely think the untimely death of one brother wou;d have a deterring effect ou the other, arnl those who supplied him with drink. But no, it wan no warning to either of them. He, poor fellow, was so dazed find stupifieil that he was not responsible for his actions, and tnerefore could not bs blamed iv the matter, The remaining part of his time was spent in drinking, till he got so low that it was thought desirable to send him to the Hospital, lest he too might die, and cause another inquest—two inquests in so short a time, and ou two brothers would not look well. Lome ill-uatured persons might make remarks. So to the Hospital he was sent forthwith, but too late. He lingered on a few days in a most piteous condition, and died on Friday last, a poor, drivelling, jabbering idiot. I don't know whether the police authorities cau interfere to prevent this destruction of body and ?oul of irres ponsible men, but this I do know- tbat so sure as there is a just God above, conic person or persons will have a terrible ac count to ecttle.—Yotfrs, etc., Ajm-BACCHUS.

The " Times," having damned Mr G. Ei»nold's " Henry V." with very faint praise, he has taken a very innocent revenge by daily printing in his critic's advertising column's the flattering notices he has received from other journals.

The Vicissitudes of the Stage.

S «LIS OF THE RIOCARDI OPERA COMPANY'S WARDROBE.

The announcement that a portion of the professional wardrobe of the Kiccardi Opera Company would bo S'jld this niorniug at Mr. Giant's auction mart had tho effect of securing a "crowded house." The majority of tho3e who were present wete s:mply desirous of witnesiiiig the disposal of the articles, but there was also a fair at teudanceof intending purchasers. " Chall" was the staple commodity of the hour, and puns and witticisms, good, bad and indif ferent were in ready currency. Some spec ulation was abroad as to the possibility of the auctioneer warming up to the impor tance of the occasion, and furnishing a dis play of rostrum eloquence, while one thoughtful young man had come prepared to present the knight of the hammer with the printed libretto of " Pinafore," in order that lie should not be denied the opportun ity of enlivening the monotony of the sale by frequent citations. After the usual sus pense which precedes an anticipated event, the auctioneer made his appearance, and with sedate step assumed his place, while a well-known singer suggestively whistled Little Buttercup's sympathetic air: "Sir you are sad, the silent eloquence of yonder tear that trembles on your eye-lash bespeaks a sorrow far more deep than common. "Mr Grant nodded affirmatively in response, and after requesting his audience to "never mind the why and wherefore of the sale," he entered briskly upon the task before him. Nine coloured handkerchiefs were put up, and having been duly scanned, were knocked down for the very low sum of one shilling. Four pairs of stockings used by the pirates who absconded with the lovely Giroflu were then produced, and their merits and capacities having been duly displayed, they were handed over to an aspiring old clo' niau, who wished to secure some slight memento of the opera. Seven pairs of wincey pants fearfully and wonderfully made up for the aforementioned buccanneers, were next offered for competition, but no one appeared to fancy them. They eventually brought 4s Gd. Four hats, a vest and a miscellaneous assortment of un considered trifles were got rid of for Is 3d, and then the interest, which had begun to Hag was revived by the appearance of more costumes. Xhe taucy hats and nondescript headgear of the impoverished pirates were announced, but they only fetched a shillliug. Twelve chintz suits, discarded by the dramatis persons of Mr Lecocq's sparkling opera, were started at half-a-ciown. The bidding however became animated, and the price rapidly mounted up to 23", at which sum the hammer fell, and the irrepressible Paddy Doran stood revealed as the pur chaser. He smiled signiiicantly as he se cured the bundle, and after observing that, " Things are seldom what they seem," he began to make an exploratory survey of the clothing, in order to assure himself that it could be adapted to the purposes of nigger minstrelsy. The announcement of twelve sailors' jumpers, formerly the habiliments of the gallant crew of the Pinafore, created a slight commotion, one last jouth man aging to enhance the efl'ect by exclaiming with pent-up feeling: "Why, damme, 'tis too bad. :> Xhe auctioneer frowned upon him a look that plainly said "Go, ribald, get you hence," but, the hint, though hardly needing the vehicle of speech fir its meaning, was not taken. The junipers were hesitatingly started at Is, and upon the descent of the hammer ou the last cry of 9s, the articles were deposited upon the heaving bosom of a second hand goods dealer.' Two dron<e.s were disposed of for half-a-crown, and five pink dominoes went for the ridiculously low sum of 3a 6d, the man who had the unabashed temerity to start them at Is not having the courage to venture further. A number of dresses, made of ordinary materials, followed, and then one of the skirts belonging to Josephine—"that maiden fair to sec, it pearl of minstrelsy" — was exhibited amidst a flutter of curiosity. It was quitte I for Is (>d, and the fact served to move the profane youth to relieve his mind with a tew more expletives. The black shawl of " the clean and tidy widdy " in the Sor -1 cerer was remorselessly sacrificed for Is Cd, while the complete outfit of the Pina fore tats was committed to the tender mercies of a 'lealcr for 3u, despite the humorous appeal of a bystander to " May there." The ruler of the Queen's Navic" will be mortified to learn that the muslin raiment of " his sisters and hia cousins and his aunts " only brought 7s Cd, while a gar ment of artistic finish changed hands for 7s. The remaindei of the goods were possessed of no note. The sale of the theatrical articles realised £20. The richer costumes have been forwarded to Melbourne, and will doubtless do duty on many an Australian ttage. A bidder who was present was suddenly seized with the spirit of poesy and scribbled oil the following effusion, which he trium phantly handed to our reporter for publi cation : —

THE WARDROBE.

On Tuesday last at Mr Grant's Were sold the upera Company's pants, The dresses also of the sitters und aunts,

All went to satisiy creditors' wants.

The gorgeous dress of £ir Joseph Porter (Who always was aick, when he went on the

watei), And that of Josephine, Corcoran's daughter, Were sold for very much less than they aughter. The get up of poor ugly headed Dick Dcadeye Was disposed of without c'en a tear or a sigh, Heaven itaelf only knows where now itdoth lie, It may come to light in the sweet by-and-bye. And this is the last of that Company bold Who were going to achieve great wonders

untold ; They were so successful they cDuMnotwithhold Their clothes from being put up by auction and sold.

Sock and Buskiw.

Discovery of Human -Re mains.

A singular discovery was made on the 12th inst. by a person working in the bush in the Kaukapakapa district, viz., the find ing a humau skeleton. Information was given to Constable Moar, stationed in the neighbourhood, who iound the skeleton as described, and conveyed the remains to the Kaukapakapa Hotel, where an inquest was subsequently held by the district coroner. Constable Moar informed the coroner that he had acted in accordance with instruc tions from Superintendent Thomson in securing the bones (produced) consisting of the skull and greater part of the skeleton of a man. He found, also, within ssven feet of each other, a pair of elastic side boots, grown over with moss, yet in a tolorable state of preservation, and at a distance of about 37 yards from the skeleton, after diligent search around and about the remains, he discovered what appeared to be the shreds of a woollen shirt, of a checkered pattern of black and some other colour, also_ a piece of mohair braid, which is in good preservation, Mr John Stewart, medical attendant to the Kaipara Railway, was of opinion that the bones were those of an adult EuropeaD, from 45 to 50 yeais of age, and height about 5 feet 9 inches. tie thought from the appearance of the bones they must have been at least ten year? exposed to the weatbpr. Mr John Butle-, of the firm cf Holland and Butler, Auckland, saw the remains, and was deeply impressed with the Delief that the remains were those of his father, although he did not think the shoes were such as he wore at (lie time he was missing. Mr Butler gave the fol lowing account of his father. Mr Thomas Bntler, was a settler at Wainui, and in the enjoyment of excel lent health. He was about 56 years of age at the time. On a Sunday, in the month of May, 1859 or IS6O, he left his home to attend public worship, the^road to which place his father was well aftfruainted with, but he had reason to believe he never reached there, and had not since been heard of, although search was made for him at the time. The jury returned a verdict, "That the remains of the skeleton produced are those of a male human adult, apparently between 45 and §0 years of age, but who the deceased was, how he came by his death, or under what circumstances, there was no evidence whatever to show."

A standing invitation—Get up. A drink for the sick—Well water. Ode to a money lender—" Mept me a loan." A certain representative of the people, who bails from somewhere on the West Coast, and who by-tlio-bye, has only lately acquired the right to put those three letters alter Ms name, was travelling recently from Christchurch to Hokitika. In his hand (according to the " Malvern Independent") lie carried a brown paper parcel of something .the shape of a good-sized picture. Upon this was a caul bearing his name, with those three all-powerful letters after it. Being of a considerate turn of mind, ana not wishing people to strain their eyes, lie had chalked ou in six-inch letterp, " , Esq., M,H.H- Thjs parcel must have contained something very pyeciftus, for he never once laid it down in the train or eoajih, but nursed it on his knees, taking care, of course, to Jseep the address outwards. What's the good of having n Jjtle if you don'.t let the world kuow it 1

The Rape Case.

THE FIJIAN -STILL SURROUNDED.

Since Sunday the search for the Fijian, who took shelter in the swamp near Kohimarama has been kept up, aud the swamp has been as completely surrounded as was possible by the comparatively small number of police available. The swamp, however, is very extensive, and contains a great deal of raupo which affords complete shelter to a stowaway. Last night some of the police observed the Fijian in the swamp, and immediately gave chase, getting very close to him. He had crept to a part of the swamp where there are a number of wild peach trees. It is believed he had gone the;e in in order to appease his hunger. One of the nolico got within a short distance of the fugitive, who, however, detected his ap proach and bolted into the swamp again. As soon as the circumstance was reported to Mr Superintendent Thomson, which was about midnight, he directed another de'aclmient of police to proceed to the scene this morning, and con tinue the search. Accordingly Sergeant- Major Mason and eight men went out shortly before daylight, and the men have sines remained on the ground. Unfortunately, there is some reason to be lieve that the Maoris living in the neighbour hood sympathise with the fugative aud are unwilling to assistin his capture. We should think the settlers living in the neighbour hood would under such circumstances turn out to a man and aid the police, their know ledge of the locality being especially valu able. Every father should feel interested in the capture of the miscreant. The swamp is very extensive, and as the police are obliged to keep up their usual town duties only a few men can be spared for the work of guarding the avenue of escape. IE the settlers would turn out with dogs in large numbeis and scour the bush and swamp, they would not only be the means of hand ing the Fijian over to justice, but probably of averting another and more serious crime, for there is too much reason to four that when the man becomes desperate with hunger, he will make, a dash for some settler's house iv the i'i;trict, and kill any one who may refuse to give him food. He has already been three days in his pre sent hiding-place, ami therefore is not likely to remain much longer without a dash for liberty, so that n vigorous ellbrt to ell'ect his capture should be made this evening.

Arrival of the Rotomahana.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

RUSSELL, this day.

The s.s. Rotomahana, 1,727 tons, Captain T. Underwood, arrived at Russell at (i a.m. this morning (17tli) with 139 passengers, and GlO tons cargo. She left Smitli's wharf, Sydney, at 6" p.m., on the 12th • cleared the Heads at 7 p.m. For the first two days a heavy head sea, with easterly winds and foggy weather, were encountered The remainder of the run across, variable winds with smooth sea and cloudy weal her wore experienced. Passed the Three Kings at 3.30 p.m. on the 16' th, and arrived at Ru - .sell us above, Passengers :—For Russell: Mr and Miss Yon Stunner. For Auckland Mr and Mrs McMillan, three children, and servant, Mr and Mrs Bruce Suttor, Mr aud Mrs Glossop, Mr and Mrs Warren, Mis and Miss Brownlow, Misses Carey and Must, Major Westrop, Messrs linker, Muirhead, Bagnall, Gray, McNiccol, Mcl'herson, Williams, Cocovan, Kirchnar, Heaver, Murdoch, Marcliput, Rawlins, Priestly, Yon Walline, Glover, Page, and 33 steerage. For New Plymouth : Messrs llegley, Annette, and Wilson. For Gis borue :Mr Fleming. For Napier :Mr Browne. For Wellington : Messrs Clark, Metcalfe, and Hackott, and nine steerage. For Picton :Mr Lawrence. For Nelson :Mr Bloomer. For Lyt telton : Mr Cox, and six steerage. For Duncdin . Mr aud Mrs Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs Hale and three children, Misses Wilkinson, McGowan (3), Messis Wilkin son, McGowan, Wcinrath, Thomas Harri son, Willin, Cooper, Mayer, and 22 steerage For Bluff: Mr Butler. Her cargo for Auckland consists chiefly of 650 bales of wool, 50 tons tin, for shipment to America.

Irish Famine Relief Fund

The Executive Committee met this after noon. His Worship the Mayor in the chair.

Mr| Tole, Scciv tary, brought up reports of progress, which will appear in the next issue. He had written to the captains of thn vessels now in harbour, had received replics^sympathisiug with the object. The tlohson, Engineers, and other bands had consented to give their services to the projected entertainment, for which GOO tickets had been printed. A number of communications wore read from country districts, Tauranga, aud other places. At Tauranga £35 had been collected. Allan Maguirc, contractor, had collected £23 (is ; Father I'iutl, £45; and L. D. Nathan and Co. had sent in £10 10s.

His Worship announced that £19911s had been received up to the present time.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The Shaughraun was repeated nt the Theatre Royal last evening, and is an nounced for to-night also. !So far the piece has had a very successful run. We learn that Mr I)e J.ias and Mr Wallace have volunteered to give a special performance towards the Irish Kclief Fund. No doubt the public will suitably respond to this liberal invitatiota. Rory O'Moro is announced for production on Thursday evening. With reference to the forthcoming perfor mauce, the. proceeds of which will be devoted to the Irish Reliof Fuud, the fol lowing correspondence has been handed to us for publication : — Auckland, February 16, 1880. R. J. Delias, Eeq., proprietor Theatre Royal, Auckland. Dear Sir,—-I have the honour to inform you that, as lion, secretary ot the Irish Distress ' Kclief Fund Committee, I waited upon Mr J. Wallace, with the view o£ ascertaining if ho would bo willing to give his services in aid of the above fuud. It is hardly necessary for me to state that, with laudable promptness, ho voluntoeied to- do so. In furtherance of the above object,! therefore venture to ask yon, as proprietor, for your kind co-operation, and through you to invite the generous assist ance of the rest of your theatrical company in'a performance under the patronage of his Worship the Mayor aud the other members of the Irish Distress Relief Committee]—l have, &c., Jos. A. Tole, Hon. Sec. Theatre, February 16. Jos. A. Tole, Ksq. Dear Sir,—Yours of this day is be foie me. In reply I have only to say that yon have my hearty good wishes in the laudab}e effort you are making for suffering humanity in distressed Ireland, and would respectfully name Friday evening next, the 20th instant, for the benefit to take place.— I have, &c, R. J. DeLia*.

MEETING OF MR CHAS. BURTON'S CREDITORS.

A meeting of the creditors of Mr Charles Burtou, bilker and confectioner of Queen street and jfarnoll, was held tliis uftcrnooji in the warehouse of Messrs Stone Bros., about 20 gentlemen being presenr. Mr Burtou was represented by his solicitor, Mr H. H. Lusk. Mr A. Heather having been voted to the chair, briefly explained the business for which the meeting bad beeu convened. A desultory discussion ensued, and then Mr Hermann Brown proposed, "That the trustees take such steps as will place Mr Burton's estate in bankruptcy." Mr seconded the proposition. The discussion was then resumpd. .. Mr Stone remarked that it wartime gome decisive action was taken. Mr Burtou was busying himself iv getting in sums of money that were due to him, but it seemed as if he were disbursing them again, for the balance in hand did not increase. Mr Tonks said that the gentleman would have to be made to account for all his receipts and disbursements. At the suggestion of Mr Stone the words " failingtbpestate being forthwith assigned" wei c added $6 the motion. Mr Schwartz Kissling expressed an opinion with regard to the peculiar char acter of the position. Iv his exporienco there wns only one case to parallel it, and tliat one was the bankruptcy of iVrJD. K. Clarkson, some ten ycais ago. Mr Luak denied that any parallel existed between the two cases, Mr Tonka observed that if there was not something suspicious in connection with Mr Burton's affairs he wou'd haidly have takeu up the positiou which he now held. Any honest man would under the circumstances come forward readily and assign his estate for.the benelit of the creditors. Mr H. Brown did not know whether it. was right to express such au opinion, for it was well-known that debtors like drowning men clutched at straws. He had striven hard to be persuaded in favour of Mr BurtQn, bus lie was sorry to say that he had not succeeded, Mr Lusk said that it yet remained to he proved that Mr Burton had acted wrongly. If he hadi then of course he ought- to be punished. The resolution was then put and carried. * This was all the business. .- f

Native Meeting at Te Kopua.

♦ (FROM Otm OWN CORRESPONDENT). Mmi'lny. Tawhiao and Rewi met at Te Kopua, a few day 9 ago, with the view of effecting a complete reconciliation, they having been somewhat estranged since Rewi declared at the meetiug with Sir George Grey that he would take the management of aflairs into his own hands. The meeting was attended by representatives of Waikato and IS go. timaniapoto, and other tribes. Tawhiao iv the course of his speech declared emphat ically that there should be no war, aud that he would keep the Waikatos iiloot even if trouble arose at Parihaka, and he also faid that he, Tawhiao, was the only man who could save the island. Rewi and other Ngatimaniapoto must return to their old allegiance to him. Rewi aud he were again one, and the former would exercise his old maua.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAT, FFBRUABY 17, 1880.



Wp.nta<l. WANTED KJNU WIN.-Particulars of Mr Dampier's Wonderful Fresh Bargains will ba found at tho top o£ the second column,fourth page. ANTKD, a Smart Boy.—Apply to C. Canning, Queen-street. WANTED, Eight good Quarrymcn. Apply at once at theTnnnel, Waitiikcrei Railway Contract-.—Tnylor and Djnaher. WANTED, a Girl to make herself use ful; about 12 or 13 years of age—Mrs Cleal, Karangat'apejttoad, near the Windmill.! WANTED, a Man of good address a~s bookkeeper ; waxes, £12 per month ; must bs over thirty years of age. Duties light and first-ela-s position.--Addrcsi 187, GP.O. Vy A IN'TED, a Millwright, capable or » » erecting Machinery for a Native Flour Mill.—Apply to Fras nr and Tinno. W ANTKD, a first-class Barmaid. — Apply Star Oiliee. YsYaNTED, a KoodHßench Hand.— r T J. Tronwith'a Hoot Factory, Wakeficld street. YJKJANTED, a icspectable Boy, about 16 It years (ono used to (ho gardening pre ferred), for the North fehoro.—Apuly G. If. Lnvers, Queen street. fc\7 ANTED, about 201bs Fresh Butter Vt weekly.—Apply Kvkmvo Star office. ANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful in a small family.—For addrosß apply Stak Oflice. ANTED, a General Servant"; one who can milk preferred; references re quired ; for Poneonby.—Star Office. WANTED, a tew experienced hands for the bush.—lnqu're at Brierley's Stables, Queon-Btrcof, Auckland. WANTED, a thorough General Servant; referen"es required. — Mrs Samuel Brown, opposite Miller's Grocery Store, Grafton Roari. \\7 ANTED, an experienced Nursemaid ; H references required.—Apply Mrs Arch. Clark, Parnell. WAN T E D, ROUGH CARPENTERS, to mako Fruit Cases.—Apply, at once, to L. D. NATHAN & CO. ANTED, a Governess to~lake the entire chnrge of three children under twelve yoard ; requirements — pood Kngliph, with music—Apply, between 10 and 12 o'clock, to Mrs. A, K. Allou, Poiuonby liond, head of Franklin Road. \\J ANTED, a Good Man on a Farm, t * Must bo Btoady.—Apply a this ollloe between U and 1 to-morrow. WANTED, a Purchaser for a good Baking Business in Waikato; an ex cellent opening for a practical man.—Apply this office, or Impeiial bakery, wharf. W "ANTED", to lionwv~"£3so for Five Years at 12 rer rent, per annum. No pro'cssionul money lenders need apply.—Ad dre-s C". J., Post OiHc ■, l'onsonbjr. W ANTKD, by an experienced Laun dress, a family washing ; would go out by the day.—Apply Stak Office. \\T AN 7rED to Kent or Purchase, a ii Hou^o of fc'oven-roo vs; nituatol about Franklin Road Wtst. — Address, K. Miliott, Franhlip, Road. VVTANTED to Sell, really good Second- V T hand Busreien; single or doublo hooded, or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new 8t Crowther'e Victoria Stables. V\7ANTED, a Teacher (married man), ¥ V for a Country Township Pchool under ho Hoard —Apply early to liox [ii, Post office. X\Ta LAND'^oriarTn^feTred^ T T two or three acros; good ; not far away, w.th or without otUge. Address, giving position and iDwo.^t cash price, "cS.W.A.," Eden To raca I'ost-ofllce. \VT ANTKD, by a respectable, middle- VV aged, educated Man, a Situation In a Btoro or otherwise, willing to make himself generally useful; wages not so much an object us regular employment.—Apply, by lettor, to "Beta," Stab Ollice. vyANTED, the Public to know that » ' John Crockor hns Openedhia New lirot and Shoo Shop, In Wi<llesloy-strect. a few doora above Hun in iros'TMart, and opposite United Service Hotel. lie hop»s by high-class work manship and lowest possible rates, to secure a sharo_of public patronage. A NTE ITkNOWN. -liav ing mad c a rise. I am prepared ;o pay all my Creditors twenty shillings in tho £.- John Smith Billiard-room. United Service Hotel. XXfA NT is U to Sell, a Superior Billinrd- TT tible.—John Smith. Billiard-room, United Sorvice HoUl. Qucon-strcet, Aucklumi. \*7 ANTED KNOWN. — The Glasgow T » Houto Is l'e-opencd with an entirely new Stock.—W. H. JACOBS, Jiootand Shoemaker, (late Kincaid & Co.) \VrANTED, Tender* foTtlic Erection of II a Four-io mcl Cottage. Pl*na nt Mr HoggV, U.ocor, Newmarket, up to Thursday, 10th. "VV'ANTt.D KN(»WN, that E. Carr and T ¥ iron havo to hand Building 'iim'ior in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House blocks, Pailines, Posts, iiails, and Firowood in their yard, Customhouso-streot West, opposite end of Hobaon street. N.B. —Tho increasing dsmimd for Whito Pino h"S induced them to arrango for a constant supply. T\ r ANTED"KNCJVVN, that D. Goluie, T T Timber Merchant, has Removed to his Now Promisos, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large Sheds tho Timber will bo always under cover, so that the public Iwill bo supplied with Soasoned Timber at the loweat prioes. Board Timber always in oigck, also Hardwood Timber for Wheel wrights? Vy ANTED KNOWN TO TRaDEPMKN. MECHANICS. AND OTHKRS. Money Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal eocurity, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Otßce. 165 Qpwwn-wt.. oppoaite Savings Bank. WANTED at once, at the Timber Com pany's Steam Sawmill 3ash and Door Manufactory and Timber Yards, oppos'te Gas workp, the Public to Inspect their Stook of Timber, Door, Sashes, Blocks, Shingle?, Ec, now being Bold at prices to moot the times. Splendid lines of second-class; all qualities cheap. Slnbs, halfa-crown a load. — Head uffluo Custom house-street. ANTED KNOWN a flrat-olaßß Stook of Cloths andTweods; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of The Pantheon." J. FOFD, Tailor, ___^_^ lßfi. (Jueen-streot. WONDEHFUL Fresh Bargains. Far ticulars soon. Open from 9 till 9.—W. H. Dampier.' ' ANTED Known, that the advertise ment rolativo to the costs in the case Westbeach v. Port was not inserted by mo but by Port, and that it is untrue that any Distress Warrant was presented to me. WATER W. WKSTBKACH. ~\ STEADY, Industrious Wheelwright r\ would bo glad to hear of employment, town or country.—Addro?s J. 8., Stab Oflice. 0 BO(JiT<IAKEKS! A Young Man, just out cf his time, wants a situation as Improver.—AJdrp s M., ollleo of this papej\ "GIIICULTIfHAL.- A youuff Man juJt arriver 1, seeks a Re-ongagemcnt en a Farm, where ho would bo treated as ore of the family.—Address, " J.C.8.,- oiliee of this paper. ATriOK'HIGH practical JKngmet r is desirous of mieting with an Engagement to take pharge of Sawmill Plant, or anything whero steam-power is used, such as deep-lift pumping machinery, Hrick Jlachinery, Brew eries, &0., &c. Would have no oljcction to drive a Portable Hngino ani Thrashing Ma chine, und keep same in repair. Highest homo and Colonial references given.—Apply Stab Ollice. Personal. JF the Gentleman who returned the Gold Breast-Pin to Mr Isaac, "Herald" Ofllco, will'call or send, stating where found, he will receive 5s reward. Lost and Found. IJ|S. HEWAKD.-Lost on Saturday " " last, in tho vicinity of the Ponsonb'y Club Hfitel, three £1 Notes.—The fl'der wjll receive above reword on leaving samo at Puyne's Bakery O1 at this nfllce. fj^OUND, on Thursday, sth February, on I" the Old North Road, a Silver Watch. Owner ran obtain watch by giving description and paying expenses. 3/iOUND, on Saturday afternoon, a Ladies S 1 X A R-» ING on tho Wharf at North Shore. Tho owner can havj the samo by applying at the Stak Office. Board ana .Residence. "\TACANCIES for three or four Single V Gentlemen at Mrs Hastings', Woodbine Cottage, Grey-street. PRIVATE Lodgings, for Gentlemen only, in most convenient part of Parnoll. Kvery comfoi t —Apply Star oflice. A VACANCY for one Gentleman at Exonia House, Upper Hobson-streeS. A PARTMENTS for Lady and Geatle f\ man, or two or three Gentlemen ; good vle\v of bT; five m jnntes' walk (iom Ppstoftlce. —Apply .-'TAR Office for addrp-a. /^ OVEBNOIi BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per week (ainete r00m),.. 25a



Tenders. T^EIW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ■ NO. 17 STATION BITILDINOS GONTRACr. Public Works O/ure. Auckland, 17th February, ISSO. Tenders will be received at this cilice until nnonof KRIDA.Y, 6tllMaicli, 18S0, for the Ere tionof a Passeiuei- station, Goods Shed. Engine tfhed and other Biiildiriss, at the Helensvile station, KniDara-Punui Railway. Pians, spe-i ---fications and conditions can be seen at this ollice, and at the Public Works Office, Thames. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. tho Miniater for Public Work, and marked outside, " Tender for No. 17 Station Buildings Contract." Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. j By emmand. (Signed). JAMES STEWART, District Kngineer. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CONTRACT FORSAWISGPURIRITIMBKR. Public Works Office, Auckland, February 10,1SS0. Tenders will bo received at this Office until neon of WEDNESDAY, the 18th February next, for Sawing into specifioi siz s about 100,000 superlicial feet of ■ uriri Timber from round logs. Specification and conditions can be eeen at this cilice. Tho lowest or any tender not nccessa'ily accepted. By command. (Signed) JAMH3 STEWART, District Kngincor. rFIENDERS will lie received till 4 o'clock 8 on THURSDAY, 11th March, for the Erection of a Hankimj-hou c, in Aucklnnd, for the Bavlc of Now South Wales, The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted Plana and speeiiieations may be rer-n at to Hank of New South Wales, Auckland, and Tenders aro to b!> addressed to the Manager, endorsed, " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMOON, Architect, Christehurch. mo 15 II I L D E Ii S. Tenders will bn received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 26th or itVb vary, ISSO, for Alterations and Additions* to the O'd Wosleyan Chape), Hlgh-strcef, to convert it into a Hcsi dont JVlagistrato'd Court, and Ollicea for Htamps. !'cods, and other ]>crartmcn(s of tho Govern ment Service at Auckland. Drawings, Bpeciflcations, and general infor mation at our unices, Queen-street,. Auckland. EDWARD MA HONK V & SON, Architects. February 13,1880. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo rec3ived up to noon of MON DAY, tbo 16th i"st, for tho Krection of Dwel ling-House at futiki Bay, Waiheke. KDW. MAHONEY He SON, Architect?. mo builders. y . Tenders will bo teccivod until noon of SATURDAY, 21st instant, for thi Krection o: a Dwelling-house in Borcsfordstreet. Plans at office. lIEMRY G. WADK, Architect. No. 7, South British Chambers. mENDERS FOR FENCING. Tenders will bo received for Fencing-in an Allotment in Lower Hobson-street. Apply to ALEX. WRIGHT. Lower Ilobson-street. TO CARPENTERS.—Watited, Tenders fora Kour-roomed Home—Apply to Rey nolds and Wurdell. at McKenzle aivl Hoa^'n. To Let. TO LET.—A young man having a nice ('ottajo in upp^r Symondsr-stTCot would !r-t it to a quiet coup.'c, Free of llei.l, for hit board and lodging.—Apply to Robertson Bros, Upper Symondls Hircot. |1O LET (furnished), two scperate Kooms • /It for workintt men, with or without bo«rd. Mr Purchase, Cliapel-strect, two doors from Alexandra Hotel. mo LET OR LEASE, Larec Commodiou3 St.iro, with Ten-stall stable next Bank of Now Zealand and opposite National Bank Wharf at.d Willow-street, Tau ranga. Terms Easy. For particulars anply to JA3. BODELL, Auctioneer, Tauranga. "CIOR LEASE, 5 OR 10 YEARS, GOOD BUSINKSS- Allotmi-nt of Land, with Blacksmith Shop and Tools complete, and a Cottage o! Two-rooms, next McDonald's Hotel, Urotara, Stewart's Special Settlement, Katikati. For particulars apply to JAS. BODELL, Auctioneer, ' auranga. for Ksle. BTIOR SALE, Two Billiard Tables—one I Kranch ''anon Table and one Alcock's. Both in good order, with all I linitsi'al requisites, EApplf Occidental Hotel, Vu'can Avenue. Cl O It S "a L E, In Eden Place, off Kvmsn Pass?, Two detached Cot'ages, with two Allotments ICS feet frontage ; nlso, Out-building suia'de for a workshop or stwblo ; a good we'l of water at tached.—Ror particulars apjily to MrThompson, Victoria-street, or MOSS'S Kobinwn nnd Wilson, K'yber l'as=s Bakery, or Mr Pall, Newmarket. jj OR SALE, one 6-horso "power Steam " EiiKine, by Ifornsiby and Son; also, Thrashing Machine, by Marshall and Son, Tar liauhng, Toolc, &f., in uood workintr order. Also, mo Purebred Clydosduli Kntire Disraeli, 3 years old; tha Thorough-bred Kntire Treg eagl«; tho Thorough-bred Entire Ishmaelito,— Apply S. C. Caulton, Albert Hotel. FOR SALE, a New Seven-roomed House and flvo acros Volcanic Lar.d, fenced and subdivided; well planted with trees; 2} miles from Queen-strtet. Price, £475.—Apply Stab Office. T E N T! LENT! Prlmo Piokleri Salmon Whito Herrings And Ling Fish On Sale at G. MOOD V' S & CO., Quean-street, Onehuuga. DEVONFORT, NORTH SHORE.- HousostoLct, furnished and unfurnished. —Oliver Mays, Post-office Strcot. KAPERY- BUSINESS.—Very snug little concern for salo in the heart of the city : mnin thoroughfare—U. Williamson, Land and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lano. iTI t\ *l O(W LENT, on Building Society dWIU principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mori gages and Loans negotiated. Soo List of Properties for Silo on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Soven por cent, allovvod on money,!deposited for investment. HO I'EI., FOR SALW, Townsmip of Opotiki, now doing a good business; good reason for present proprietor retiring.— Further particu lars on application to 11. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury Buildings. ALSO, a Compact Farm of 75 acres close to the Township of Opotiki; rich land, sub divided into 7 paddocks ; well foncßd with White Thorn ; out-houses all complete; cattle can bo taken at valuation.— rt. Partington. H/lOK SALE (Ponsonby), one to four I acres flra'-class Land; a rrost desirotyo site for rosidenco or market garden.—H. Part ingtrn. jpntji).— l'AHM ot nearly 21 acres, fenced in djatv j] VO paddocks; 1J acre orchard, re mainder grass ; Kood roil:"house of six room*, dairy, cowshed, barn, etables, cartshod, work shop, &c—S. Vuilo, Land Agent, Shortland strect. F~ OR SAL"<' (i-hoap), Building Allotment?, in Karangahapo Road, Queen-street, Nnlson sli'eet. Spring street, Alexandra s'reet, Kyber Pass, &c., &c.-S.Vaile, Land and Kousa Agent, Shonland-streeet. C\ jen,-Hretty Seven-rcomed House, oven ,££^j'*W lookinc;the Domain, with Allotmont 06ft. x 160 ft, Tho Houseia flt.ted with Kaa. tanks, &\, and will bo sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, t louse and Land Agent, Shortland-street. tj AUKErf nt Par.-.ell, with small Cottage, O Stable, Sheds, &c., auitsiblo for a residence or for nursery grounds. The lease for 62 yeara, at £10 icr annum, will bo sold cheip.—S. vailo Land and House Ageut, tjhortland-strpet. iTuTLpiNG ALLOTMENT for Sale. A oapi- I) t'll Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the water. This valuable allotmont will b) sold cheap for cash.—S. Vaile, tiouso and Lai.d Agent, Shortland-street. STA.CRHS.— For Salo (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, fenced, sub-divided and in grass, and orchard, with cottago, stable, cowshed, &c. Only half an hour's walk from Queen-street.— S. Vailo. Land and House Agent, 3hortland-st. -PAAfV— Substantially built House of six rooms, X*t\>\J W ith detachoi wash-house, wood house, well, tank, foo.; allotment 30 x 13G feet, situated in a principal street; 15 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Laid Agent, !• hortland-.-treet. Tfl O R SAL E, Breakwater Allotments, Nos. i and 5, fenced A153,91 tons Kamo Coal. Apply to McKENZIE & ROSS. Q N^ SALE, GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON, 8, T and 8 feet. MUNTZ'S PATENT METAL, 16 aad 18 oz. BEST MACHINE-PICKED OAKUM. H. B. MORTON.



Public Notices. MOS3 M. LEVY] [j. m. JACOBS. ]V O T I C E. M. LEVY & CO., in thanking thoir numerous Customers for past favours, desire to notify that t^ey have token into partnership Mr J. M. Jacob', of Lo:i;:on, nnii beg to solicit a continu once of tlicir support. The style of the firm will be as heretofore. Just Landing and to Ahmve, cx Jicn Nevis, Kritish Empire, S raeaihro, Atcrcia, and Te Anau, I 115 CASES of General Fancy Goods, consisting : of Csbinetvvtuv, Electro-elated Ware, Purees, : Pockec Bcoks. Ba^s, Albums. Lustres, Vases, Centre Pieces, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, j Table and Pocket Cutlery, Eugravinga, Brush ware, Combs, Clocks, Tobacconists' Sundries, [ Dolla, Toys, &c, &o. ; M. I- EV V & C 0., j 29, Queen-street, Auckland. '£3,000 o," w ° X T H EARTHKNWARE, CHINA & QLISSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr I Beautiful Selection of New Gooas, in . 3 Great Variety. Z 2 Also, landing, ex ' Rritish Empire,' large o h additions to my Stock. g, Sh An early inspection is invited, especially of Jj \ some Parian Statuary. j» 2 The Goods are very Choice. g H Large shipmonts to follow by 'City of ° £ Quebec' and ' Mercia' from London. ,j £5 Selling Prices nre Mich as will induce ,-, 3 Customers to extend to me a continuance c g of their favours. E° ot My Agents in London, Ihoroughly oonvcr- o ■-, sant with the wants of the Colonies, are V, "■ thereby enabled to purchase (for cash) to g 3 the beat advantage. to 3 EDWARD LEW IS, cusroM-iiocsE street. llth February, 18S0. DONDING WAREHOUSE. Tho undersigned beg to inform Irnportera.Mer cliante, and others having dealings in Bonded Goods tint having purchised llvi HoiKling 1 Stores a* prcinnt occupied by Messrs fi. and It. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at the end of UlO present year, and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to late proprietors. HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen we have to thank the iiublic f"r tbo support we have received in the past, and hope that the eamo may be continued to our successors. G. & E. LEWIS. Auckland, December 11,1879. FE KR V HOTKL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STOKES' POINT, J, MAXWELL, rcorEiETOR. Accommodation fur Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire. TX7-AKKWORT.iI, MAHURANGI. CIIARLKS THOMSON' Regs to inform his friend 3 and the public he hag resumed Business in tho Old l Jremisoa, known as " Thomson's lemparanco Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business_ to still merit the patronage he has always received. Good Stibling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. T>ONE L E S S ♦-■• 9, 0 <> ,«■ CLOSE O R O S., Queen-street. AF E T~M VEIII AL E, QUKKN-STKKKT WII.MtH1, AUCKLAND. Tho above will bo OPENED on and alter this date for Refreshment and Luncheon. J. GRIFFITHS & CO., Proprietors. Auckland, January 29, 1880. \r ER V HANDSOME MOTTLED V X A.U ill CHK6TS of DRAWERS and BRD ROOM SUITES at 1< w prices for cash. The above articles are well made and universally admired. WILLIAM NORBIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of Shortiand-street. mo THE GENERAL PUBLIC, NOTICE. H. SURMAN.in thanking the public for their support while in busineps in the Auckland Market, for tho last six years, begs to inform thorn that ho has Opened PREMISES IN EARANGAHAPE ROAD, where they can bo supplied with Fruit, Vegetables and General Produce, at tho Lowest Current Prices. Note tho address— H. S U R M AN, Karangahapk Road. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m. T^TOTIOE OF RE-M.OVAL Mr AVm. Parker, recently in business as Wheel'ight at tho Junction, Kpsom, regs to in form his customers and tho public generally that ho has RKMOVKD to Newmarket, opposite Mr Pearco, Blacksmith, where no hopes, by strict attention to business and civilitr to those who may favour him with their patronage, to obtain a fair share of sunpport. Address: William Parker, Wheelright, opposite Railway Station, Newmarket, "VT 0 T I C E Ladies, hear in mind that Williams' is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapory and Small Goods. A splendidassortmentof ladies' Jndorclothin?: Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice ot of Neck trilling, all prices from id yard, and ot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-rings and Lockets, from Is to 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-Btreet, four doors aboye Marke Entrance, opposita Dampier's. Open till y p.m. "VfEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT 131 INSURANCE COMPANY. The Allotment Monoy in above Company being now Due and Payable, I W'll thank tho Shareholders to forward mo same on or before tho llth February. 18S0. C. ALEXANDER. 7, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, Broker for the Company. W. C. D BNNES' THE GREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, is nobody's agent i imports Direct the following Machines Singer, Gonuino Arm and Platform Frlstcr & Rossman Princess of Wales Wertheim Home Companion, the New Vv heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttle Co's New Grover & Haker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which aro forFa'.e on Weekly Payments of 2/6. One Month's Free Trial, with option of changing without loss. I'rilimitcd instruction at purchaser's houso by tho boat Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free 01 charge. These are some of tha advantages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREKT. GO TO li A T H to Roth'b PuWio hot, Cold, and Shower Batha, Victoria - street Eaat. Charge, ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a»m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sap plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soap, &o Seleot bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling. Please note the address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auoklar.fl • '"



Public Notices. T>AY OK ISLANDS REGATTA. KXCURSION TO RUSSELL AND KA.WA KAWA. MONDAY, 23itD INSTANT. The Union Steamship Company's magnificent now s.s. 'T E ANA U,1 2,000 ton?. Captain M. Cauey, will leivo Quc^n street Wharf on MONDAY, 23rd instant,"at G p.m.. remaining at Russell during the Regatta, and allowing ample time to visit the Coal Mines and other places of interest. She will leavo Rusfell on Wednesday ovening and arrive in Auckland on Thursday morning. RETURN FAEE3 203, exclusive* o£ meals. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Agents. T3ELIEF FOX THE POOH IN XV JERUSALEM. KabbiHurwitz,whosestaj;hcreis|l'mltedto',about a fortnight, will gladly receive in aid of the permain nt establishment of a SOUP SITCHKN for tho present distress in the Holy Land, and to relieve the numerous helpless now constantly flocking; to Ihis city to end their days. Kabbl Hurivitz carries credentials from the British Consul, testifying to tho merits of his .Mission. Subscriptions in aid will bo gladly received by Mecsra h, D. Nathan aud Co., K. and A. Isaacs.P. A. Philips and Edward Lewis. I "Ttf" 0 T I C E GAS REGULATORS. GAS REGULATORS. lIOHNK'3 PATENT GAS REGULATORS Gas Accounts Heduced3oto4oPer Cent Solo Agents for New Zealand: A. & T. 13 U II T, nimiDiN, Our representative, Mr, A. 11. Waddell will b-i in Auckland at the beginning cl next week (23-d), and purposes introducing tho above through tho me mm of the gaitltting trade. >s his stay in Auckland wll be limited early application for the above will be necessary to eeiiro his immediate supervision. Fall infor mal ion given regarding them on communicating with his address, Albert Hotel. O" E A L T II ! Now (hat Typhus Fever has broken out in Parnell, it is well the attention of residents should be drawn to tho fant that Nuisances of ull kinds can brs removed, ccespits cleaned out and all work of a similar dc-cription performed at low rates by the undersigned. Orders left with VV. Loundos, Inspector of Nuisancea, will be promptly atttonded to. ABEL FLETCHER. IN consequence of the Domain Ground having been engaged, for next Saturday, by various Clubs tho West Knd will not play on that account. ■vr o t i c c. In the Estate of the Late John McConnell, Deceased. AH Accounts against tho above Estate are requested to be rendered to Mr. John Sehischke, Junction of Queen and Alexander-streets ; and all Accounts due to tne said Kstate up to the 31st. December. 1879, must bo paid to tho said John Sehischke, whose receipt only will bo recog nised. By order of Mr. J. Chambers, Executor in the will of the said John McConnell, Deceased, Hawker. JUST received at the Auckland Music Warehouse, a large consignment of New and Popular Music, by the 'Loch Urr,' amongst which may bo enumerated the following novelties:— ! " Roll Call" (Song), Pinsuti " I Cannot say Good-bye" (Song), Rockel " before the Fii<ht" (Sone), Pixsuti " Eyes S3 Blue" (Song), Pinsuti " Light-house Keep r (dong), Devers " Our Jack's Come He me" (Song), Devers " LUtle Norah" (Son?), Devkrs " Outwarl Bound" (Song), Wat/deck "Homeward Watch" (Songl, Walijkck " Wo Roam and Rule the Sea' (Song), Wilr DECK '■ Blue Alsatian Mountains" (Song), ADiMS " Tar's Farewell" (Seng), Adams " Old Dreams" (Song), Ckllier " Farmer a"d his P.ROons" (Song), Taubert " Eldorado' (Song), Lkwis &c. &c. &c. Alss, New Dance Music from the latest Operas, Pianoforte Solos, and Book Music in great variety. AUCKLAND MUSIC" WAREHOUSE, 71, QUEEN-STRHE r. A. EADY, Manager. p h i l i p; s&ddlkr and harness maker, Kaka-ngahape Road, Newton (Opposite the Medical Hall). In commencing business at the above Address A. PniLiP respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in the Trade in Auckland and other Provincial Districts will enable him to give satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work made and re paii.kd at Low Rates, and with Despatch. Dividends. THE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Incorporated by Act of tiie General Assembly. IS7I. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £1,000,000. Tho Dividend.at the rate of £8 par cent, per annum, for half-year ended 31st December, 1879, i 3 now payable, and Shareholders on the auck iand portion of the Register ran obtain their warrants on application to this office. (Signed) WM. BURTON, Manager Auckland Branch. . Auckland, February 13,1850. OANATAIKI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Register will be Closed from noon on THURSDAY, till noon tn TUESDAY, the 24th inst., when a Dividend of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-strect, P. A. WHITE, Manager, Auckland, February 16,1880. HWT O T I C E~. In the Kbtate of William Kincaid, lately trading in queen-stheet, auckland, as "W. Kincaid & C 0.," Boot and Shoe Sellers. Notice is hereby given that all Creditors of tho above Estato must send in their Claims, duly proved, to the Trustees, at the Waiehouse of Messrs McArthur and Co., Queen-street, Auckland, on or before THURSDAY, the 26th instant, preparatory to a Dividend being de clared. No Claims will be recognised by the Trustees unless so Droved and lodged with them. Dated this 12th February, 1880. F. LARKINS ■) C. C. FLEMING } Trustees. G. HKMUS J Eduoation. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days :—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMKS ADAJIS, 8.A., Head Master. jyi" R HENRY R O "YV E TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. RINGING, SINGING. S Mr Thos. H. Webb, of Oak Cottage, Hobson streot (opposito Minette, Baker), informs his Class that the-next Practice will bo on THURS DAY EVENING, at 7.20, in St. Matthew'B School-room. Those deßlrous of joining are re quested to send in their names. Term?, 53 per Quarter. Vacancies for Music Pupils. Pianos and Harmoniums Tuned and Repaired: also, for sale at low prices. Name and address on entrsnoe gate. rgIHE undersigned begs to lniorm. the fi- Public of Auckland tuat he intends to open a GYMNASIUM and SCHOOL OF ARMS in the Parnell Hall, at the begining of next month.l There -will bo taught all sorts of Gymnastics, use of Floret, Broadsword, Bayonet, etc., after tho most modern and best principles, such as have been adopted by all professionals from the High School for Gymnastics in Germany. It is the object of this sya'om to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and facu'ties of the same, to render it ct:ong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral o'oment by the greatest perfection of the physi cal condition. There will bo at present tbreo different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to U years, Mondays atd Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Targht: Frea Exercises, a proper Walk and Carriage, Jumping and HuDning, Gymnastic Plays, Exercises ou Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc. To open, THURSDAY, sth February. Terms 153 per Quarter. Q. For Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tuea days and Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. There will be Taught, besides the above-mentioned: Trials of Strength, Trapeze and Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: 15s per Quarter. 3. For Gentlemen. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10 p.m. In addition to above-mentioned: Horae Kxeroises, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: £1 Is per Quarter.. Intending members are requested to leave their names before 3rd February at Mr R. G. Scb,wart3's shop, tyueen-street, G. ZURN*



Sporting. /^HRISTCHURCIT GREAT AUTUMN \_J HANDICAP. TO BB RUN ON TUKSDAY, 30TH MARCH, ISBO. CONSULTATION FEE £1. £ a. d. First 1000 0 0 Second . .... 500 0 0 Third .. .. _ SO!) 0 0 Other Starters (divided) _ .. .. 1000 0 • Non-starters (divided) 2200 0 0 Total _ £JOOO 0 0 The £1000 for other Starters,will average about £166 for each Horse. The *J2200, for Non-starters, will average about £9o for each Horse. Applications should arrive before SATUR DAY, 27th Mar. h, or they may be late. Send Post-offlce Orders or Registered Letters. Cheques should bo crossed and have Is exchange added. Two postage statnpj necessary. ALFRED A. CAMERON, Box 251, or Prince of Wales Hotel, Uunedin. Meetings. U\ DEN LODGF, No. 1530, E.G. An Emergency Meeting cf the above Lodge will be held at the Masonic lla 1, Karangahipe Road, Newton, THIS ICVKNING, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are inviied to attend. By command of the VV.M. THOMAS WILLIAM KITT, Secretary. A UCKLAND REGATTA CLUB. A Special Meeting of the Subscribers of thi3 Cl'ib will bo held at the OluVroom, Cosmo politan Ho.el, on TUKSDAY, tho 17th instant, at 8 p.m. Business : To consider the alvisability cf holding an Intercolonial Regatta ou January 29, 18S1, mid rif voting £1(0 of the balance on burnt fora Champion Four-oared Outrigger Hace. JNO. MARSHAL!. Hou. Sec. pro. tern. Fobruary 11,18S0. THAMES GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Half-yearly General Meeting of Ihn Sharcho'dera of this Company will bo held at the Company's Offlc >, Shortland street, oa FRI- DiV, tho 27th instant, at 2 p.m. F. A. WHITE, Secretary. Auckland, February 16,1850. Drapery. OTOCK-TAKI NG •VXTILLIAM TJATTRAY, In preparation forSlock-tak;nsr, has RKDUCKD the PRICES of his Large Stock of SUMMER COSTUMES, SILK JACKETS, SUMMER SKIRTS, & PINAFORES, which he is now offering at such prices as must effect a Speedy Clearance. SILK JACKET* Reduced from 57s 81 to 35s Ditto Reduced from £5 103 to £4 4s Ditto Reduced from £10 10s to £7 SUMMER COSTUMKS,' Reduced from 17s Od to 10s(VI Ditto Reduced from 27s 6d to 19a 6d Ditto Reduced from 42.5 to 30s Ditto Reduced from £5 to £3 7s Cd SUMMER SKIRTS, Reduced f om 7s 6d to 3a Ditto Rrduced from Us 6d to Gs Gd Ditto Reduced from 12s 6d Jo 8s 6d, PINAFORES, Reduced from 7a 6d to 4s 6d Al W. RATTRAY'S COSTUME, MANTLE, MILLINERY, AND General Drapery Establishment, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, GG, Queen Street, Auckland (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand). /CLEARING O Ur QALE 07 DRKSS MATERIALS, SILKS, DRAPERY, , AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS FINDS IT an imperative necessity to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEAIvING-OUT CASH SALE OF HIB STOCK OF DHAPSRY ilio fl : , A very large over stock (upwards of four ' thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Will be offered at a REDUCTION OF 20 to 50 PER CENT, Upwards of four thousand pounds worth ol CLOTHING TWEEDS SHIRTS ANR OUTFITTING, AT A DEDUCTION OF 15 to 25 P.ER CENT. ". , ■ r ■-.■ .1 i?/r« MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 TO 15 PKR OKNT. REDUCTION; - ' ■ . . . ■ •■ . . " ! ,: ') 02 FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Rtc;, AT REDUCED PRICES. The object of this Sale is to clear out aver* ' largo surplus Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, but to make it a Genuine, Cheap 3ale.- LARGE REDUCTIO NS ! '*• ■will bo made in all DEPARTMENTS. H A~ X ' N s . Auctions. :; TO-MORROW, NOON. HOBART TOWN FRUIT. EX S.S. 'RINGAROOMA. 1 fJ\O BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ,: . B—llo cases Ripston Pippin Apples —WSW 14 cases Apples 2 cases Pears 11 cases Magnum Plums 4 cases Golden Drop Plums 3 cases Kgg Plums AT ARTHUR'S MAR ._„; 'I NOON. AT 1 O'CLOCK (FUHNITURE DEPARTMKNT), Houßeho'd Furniture and Effects, new and" Second-hand—Sloves, several Goed Pianos, Pictures, Sewing' Machines, Mangles, Kn gineoi'a Brace, Clocks, Watches, Fancy Goods, Toys, Glaus, China, Japanese Goods. ARTHUR'S MART, At 1 P.M. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19. By Order of the Trustee in Trevarthan's ' Estate. THE subscriber has received instructions to sell by public auction, at his Mart. Queen-street, on Thursday, February 19, at 11 o'clock. That Large Double Dwelling-house, containing SEVENTEEN ROOMS, VERANDAH and GALVANIZED IRON OUTHOUSES, WRLL (with Force Pump) NBVKK DRY. on Lake Road, two minutes" walk from Devon port Wharf, erected regardless of expense by the late Mr Samuel Coohrane; also, tho Grounds at tached thereto, being part of Allotment No. 18, Section 2. Takupuna, bounded towards the northeast by a road 153 links, towards the south-east by other part of Allotment 18, 210 links; again on the north-east by other part of said Allotment 18, 80 links; again on the south east by Allotment 18, 720 links; again towards the west by part of Allotment 19 of said Section 3; and on tho north-went by other part of Allotment 18, left to Mary Rowe. Grounds will be sold in three lots, as per plan | at Mart. . ' Terms at Sale. ge;orge 'sibbin, Auctioneer. —? .-;■■-:• - A [Continued'on Fourtii Pa_e.J.'