enjoys which would not be equally within his reach in this district. It cannot be less tban a duty to bring such information withiu the English farmer's reach, and leave him to judge for himself. Joseph Beery.

Correspondence.

THE IDENTITY MANIA

(To the Editor.)

Sir,— Any one reading my former letters with any care would see that I take no part in the controversy, either for or against the identity, chiefly because Christianity raises us to a condition superior to all national ambitions and jealousies. If, therefore, I know as little as my opponents assume to know much of tho exact position of the descendants of Abraham iv the human family (probably a much moie difficult thing to decide than they in their simplicity imagine), it cannot alter in tho least tho weight of my argument. Let them disprove what I assert: That Christ, our great divine teacher and Saviour, never said one word about the restoration of the Israelites to auy national eminence ; that Paul, the best expounder of Christ, and who was intensely interested iv his nation, Dover said one word about it; that the entire New Testament teaches nothing about it. Observing these undeniable tacts, and yet believing that Christ reveals to us the very mind of God, what can I, what c*n any sensible man conclude but that this identity question is a quite profitless one to a Christian ? When we are told that "the whole heart and soul of God is set upon" this identification, we can only wonder where our informant obtained such n singular piece of information or so odd au idea of God.

While thus regarding the identity ques tion as profitless iv itself, 1 further assert that the arrogant spirit it engenders is alto gether bad; that national ambitious and rivalries are ;the curse of the world ; that the passions they foster are »s opposite to Christ as darkness is to light; that the cherishing of Christian virtues, such as forgiveness, is everything to a Christian; and that when my opponent says " it is nothing to the point," he gives the best proof Jue could of the deadly iuflucuce which this mania may have on its victims.

While quite as well aware as my oppo nents of what the Scriptures teach respoctiug tho restoration of Israel, I also affirm tliat the New Testameut explicitly teaches that by Israel is not meant the lineal descend ants of Abraham, but his followers in a true faith as exemplified in Christ; and that those who arc going about with infinite pains to tiaco the lineal descent, and build proud national hopes on that, are just re peating over again the insanity that had such disastrous consequences some eighteen centuries ago.—l am, &c, Samuel Edger.

"A PLEA FOR JEZEBEL."

(To the Editor.)

Sir,— What a blessing it is to a young community If kc this that we possess such a profound savant as Mr W. Cooper. The Malthuaian question, the quadrature of the circle, tho extension of Kepler's third law, nnd other questions of that laud arc as trifles to the capacious genius of Cooper. They leave a void in the immensity of his cranial development which must bo filled or Cooper would languish and die from in tellectual inanition. His mental acti vity resembles tho prodigious labour iugs of Etna, his genius illumines us Eetty mortals like the eternal lire, is perennial wisdom the flowing lava, aud his weighty cloquenco the mighty bellow ings of the volcano. Thrice h*ppy the community that pofsesjes a Cooper. His leviathan niiud makes nothing of the most abßtruce problems in every branch of science. There is nothing in the heavens above, in the earth beneath, or in the waters undor the cartb, that the penetrating light of Cooper'n genius has not illumined and adorned. The mysteiie? of spiritualism, orthodox theology, le;?al usages, the consti tution of society, and social economics are the mere baubles which amuse Cooper in the intervals of his more profound studies —mere flies under the Nasmyth ham. raer of his mighty genius. Rumour hath it that Cooper is engaged on a history of primeval man, a class fica t-ion of the botany of tho garden of Edeu, the costumes of our first parents, and the erection of tho Sphinx. If wc wanted any further proof of the un satisfied longings of Coopei's capacious iutellect, is it not afforded by his microscopic investigations iv Sciiptural history. Who but Cooper conld have found " A plea for Jezebel ?" What mind but that of Cooper could have discovered the astounding fact that many centuries of mankind had mistaken the character of that amiable woman, that wronged and maligned Jewish female?—l am, &c, An Admirer of Cooper.

THE MORALITY OF THE COLONY.

(To the Editor).

Sir, —In contrast to the complacent speeches on tho present pure secular system of education which are delivered from timo to time, by pretty near the same individuals, at the opening of each of our new public school-buildings in Auckland, it is indeed refreshing to observe the remarks just lately expressed by Sir Hercules Robinson on the matter of the " pnre secular," and the cuurse which things must take if the same is strictly persevered in. His Excellency is now beginning to discover what thousands in the colony have long perceived, viz., that with an education system minus the Diviue Being and His laws, the colony must in time drift to a state of moral corruption, if not of ruin. The state '.educating (training ?) children, and sending them forth destitute of any definite or decided morals, is only calculated to produce more dangerous subjects than if the people were left in ignorance. Where no estab lished morality exist*, immorality in some form must of necessity be a natural con sequence, and if the Book of all books— God's infallible word—which Is man's only guiding star for life's journey, be prohibited, what terrible consequences may not any Government expect 1 and the reaping will surely be in exact character -with, -what is sown. To speak of commercial or even political bankruptcy, bad as these are, they are but light indeed in the scale compared to a colony in a state of moral bankruptcy, because the latter is irrecoverable, aud_ its fruits endure from generation to genoration. When shall we sec a few more of the repre sentative men of this provinco awake to discover that that which they are now so continually glorying iv is but a true " shame," and mu«t eventually become in a largo measure a curse to the colony if persisted in.—Yours, &c,

Patriot,

THE SUBSCRIPTION NUISANCE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,— Seriously now, aud reflectively sir, is not this subscription business overdone and "played out" (colonialism). Arc we Anglo - colonials to be denuded of the means of pecuniosity by the importunities of itinercnt foreigners Seriously and paren thetically, sir, is it not monstrous —neologt- cal solecisms tcmporaneou^ly necessary— that we Anglo-colonials should be thus burdenedby heterogeneous visitations, Why, sir, antiquarian reminiscences revived — bygone days of Crimean sub-contractorship resuscitated, scenes of Scutari—aud the abominable "unspeakable" (vido Billy Gladstone) rehabilitated. Now, sir, now, Mongolian Chinaman, famine stricken misgoverned Hindoo and Brahminian, indigent Hibernian, and lastly, sir, im pudent and unabashed Israelite in tradi tional gabardine supplicating ticket for soup; direct descendants of old father David circumambulating with hat, for renovating (Snippism) tombs of Mordecai and Esther. Now."sir, seriously and earnestly, what next and next ?—Brobdignagian-Cra^sus.Rotbs child, also lineal "Davidite, shovelling lucre iuto cellars, and contemporaneous aliens money gathering, while we Anglo- Colonials, Judahites (vide Farnall) aro pay ing piper. Sir, tomething too much cf this. Requicscat iv pace, Mordecai and Esther. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.—l am, &c, Parnell.

PROSECUTION OF REV. G. BROWN.

Respecting a report that Sir Arthur Gor don, Her Majesty's High Commissioner in the Pacific, has refused to sanction the adoption of criminal proceedings against the Rev. G. Brown for the part he took in the war to avenge the mur der of four native teaoher3 in New Britain, the " Daily News " understands that, although the prosecution of Mr Brown in the High Commissioners' Court has been abandoned, yet bis excellency intends to proceed with an official investigation into the circumstances connected Jwith the war. The German Government have expressed their approval of Mr Brown's conduct on the strength of a report they have received from Captain yon Werner, of H.l.M.'s corvette Ariadne, who has lately obtained the cession of a harbour in New Britain for German commercial purposes.

Parnell's Warm Reception.

THE AGITATOR ROUGHLY HANDLED BY AN IRISH CKOWD,

New York, March 29th, A CABLE to the "Herald" from Enuis corthy, cays :—Mr Parnell since his return has carried things with a high hand and has almost assumed the dictatorship as regards political affairs, but he met with a significant cheek at a meeting held here to day. It was arrapged that a meeting should be held at 2 o'clock, but the point ot vantage was already occupied by Chevalier O'Clery and six priests, and around them rallied Chevalier's supporters in large numbers. Mr Paruell's party had decided that the Rev. Mr Kenny should preside, but the meeting selected Mr O'Gormon, who was, however, assailed by a man named Murphy. A scuffle ensued and the priest Hung his assailant off the platform.

At this moment Messrs Parnoll and Barry were seen advancing at the head of a large crowd, witha band playingand green banners Hying. They marched down the sloping ground toward the platform. The assembly numbered not less than 15,000 men. The platform was densely crowded. Amid a great scene of disorder Mr Pauiell struggled to the front of the stand. His appearance was tho signal for the uproar to commence. The coufusion lasted for several miuutes. Yells, groans, cheers, and cries filled the air. Rotten eggs were thrown at tho agitator. One of them struck him on tho head. For a moment Mr Parnell appeared to be on the point of addressing the people, but if ho had formed this design he imme diately abandoned it. Silence having been in a measure restored, the chairman, waving his stick over his head, said : " Men of Wexford, listen to mo. We have come here to-day to select a representative for our country. Wo will listen to Mr Par nell, but we will not allow him to be our dictator." A violent uproar then began. The crowd surged toward tho platform shoutiusr. Several cried "Put Parnell down ! Put Parnell down !" A rush was made at him by some men on the stand. I They seized him, crying out, " Parnell will go down to hell !" and endeavoured Ito drag him to the ground. He clung to the front of tho railing. Father Murphy and several other pricst3 put their arms round him and endeavoured to protect him from the violence of his assailants, who continued to crush forward. It seemed probable that in another minute he would be thrown off the platform. Tho crowd be low, hooting and shouting, caught him by the logs, endeavouring to drag- him down. In the struggle his hat was battered, and his trousers split up to the knee. lie was only saved from another blow by a stick lie ing suddenly seized from behind by'a gentle man who represented a newapaper. At this stage in the proceedings, tho police, armed with rifles, advanced through the crowd and took up ajposition near the platform. There was a lull in the noise, Mr Parnell was again about to speak, when he was in terrupted by a voice calling out, " Take off your hat." Another rush followed, and tho crowd again tried to drag him off the platform, He succeeded, however, with the assistance of tbcjpriests in resisting the attack. He tried to address the people, but ho was inaudible amid tho uproar and shouts of "Down with thcDictatorship." "We did uot invite you to go down." Several of the priests appeared as if urging Parnell to re tire, but he continued to speak despite the noise. Three cheers were called for Messrs Barry and O'Clcry. The latter was warmly and loudly cheered. Ho asked the people to hear Parnell. To this there were cries of "No, no," and a renewal of the riot. Parnell again attempted to speak, but was interrupted by c-ies, " You went to America to beg for Ireland, but not for Wexford. Go mend your trousers." At this the tem pest once more broke loose. Tho Chairman asked for silence. Ho was totally unable to obtain it. Amid much confusion Parnell retired.

The Famine in Brazil

AWFUL SUFFERING & STARTLING -MORTALITY.— 500,000 PKOPLE CARRIED OFF.

Secretary Evahts has received a letter from the United States Consul at Pernam buco describing the famiue in his Consulate, in which the latter says:—Two years and a-half ago, when the secca commenced, the the province of Ceara numbered 900,000 in habitants, and out of these 500,tXX) have died of disease aud starvation. The secca began in the summer of IS7C, and has con tinued to the close of the year IS7B, lasting for thirty mouths; no ruiu having fallen duriug the whole two years and a-half, and the once fertile and luxuriaut Scrtao, where the farms aud villages prospered iv peace and plenty now presents the appearance of a vast aufi blackened desert, burnt over by lire. Later on, as the burning Summer slowly passed, bringing no November showers, and another January went by without rain, there came appalling news of famine, dis ease, dead cattle, and of dying and despair ing people. Long penitential processions were formed and the miserable Scrtanejos beat, cut and otherwise punished them selves to appease an .offended deity. But the pitiless secca still continued, threat ening everything and everybody with inevitable destruction. Tae wretched people woro now reduced to the necessity ot outing roots, cotton-pods, the Mucuma bean, which producos dropsy, lizards, dogs cats, rats, roaches, any living or dead thing capable of affording sustenance, and insome instances they were even goaded to cannibalism by the pangs of hunger. To increase the unimaginable horrors of the situation, the small-pox broke out among the Sertanejos and became epidemic^; typhus and other fevers were raging, and in February and March of 1878 the mor tality became frightful. The cattle were now all dead, the livers dried up, and there being no railroads or other communication by which provision could reach the Scrtao, the inhabitants dreading wholesale starva tion, abandoned it altogether, and the whole torrent of life swept seaward, Ceara, Parahyba, Aracaty, Baturitc—all the towns along the coast, were now alive with suffering humanity — age, youth, men, women, and children, all famine-stricken, coming In from the country by thousands upon thousands. The city of Ceara, with 25,000 inhabitants of its own, received over 90,000 Sertanejos. Impossible to provide for such a host, the Cearenscs did their best, but it w*s a sorrowful spectacle to sec thousands of emaciated creatures sitting or lying iv the open largos (squares) smitten with small-pox and other loath some diseases, some lamenting their own fate or the loss of friends, others tco weak or ill to complain; some wishing to die from despair, and others insane from suffering:; a dangerous and most harrowing scene, one with few parallels in history. In Ceara, or Fortaleza, as it is indiscrimi nately called, the highest mortality in normal limes was 900 por year. Now about half the population (25,000) is dead. In tho beginning of last November the population, including the influx, numbered 90,000. The greatest mortality prevailed iv the months of November and December of 1878. From the Ist of November to the 27th of December there died of small-pox alone, and were buried in the Lagoa Funda (deep lakes) cemetery, for the poor only, 23,470 ; estimated from 27th to 31st December, 1,000 ; in the St. Joao Baptistc cemetery, 1,232; in the City cemetery, 1,000; estimated buried outside in fields, etc., 2,000; and to this the mortality from other diseases, 10 per cent., 2 970; total interments for two months, 31,571. The soil is sandy, in which trenches were dug six feet deep and long enough 'o contain twelve uncoflined corpses. Three or four more are sometimes put in, when the bodies come too fast for the corps of grave - diggers, numbering twenty - five. These diggers sometimes drop dead in the trenches, from the effluvia emanating from the bodies, which permeates tho whole soil of the cemetery, aud impregnates the sur rounding atmosphere for nearly a mile. At Parahyba, out of 15,000 Sertanjos who came to that port, 12,000 died ; others wan dered off, and the place is nearly depopu lated. Of Sobral, Pacetuba, and other towns, distressing accounts that augmented the sum of human suffering could be given. But enough has been narrated to convey some idea of the maguitude of the terrible scene of Ceara. It is estimated that 150,000 died from hunger alone, as many more from its effects, and the remaining 200,000 from disease.

Fresh Invasion of Peru.

Panama, March 10. ON February 25th a Chilian force, variously estimated at between 8,000 aud 10,000 men, with GOO cavaliy and abundant artillery, lauded at the port of 110 or Pacocha, as it is called, and, meeting with no resistance, went quietly into camp. Pacocha is about sixty miles north of Arica, and cqui-distant from Tacna, and is the bay where the Shah and Amethyst had their encouuter with the Huascar in May, 1877. On the same day Vitor, a small village on the const, about twenty miles south of Pacocha, was occupied by a Chilian force of 3,000 men, and communi cation was at once opened between the two camps. As yet no demonstration by land had been made upon Arica. While the landing of the troops at Pacocha and Vitor was in progress, a demonstration was made

against Arica by the Huascar and Magel. lannes, the two ships on blockade duty, bat they arc reported as having beenroughly handled by the old American-built monitor, Manco Capac. The present position of the Chilian forces will enable them to stop all supplies and reinforcements for Mon te.o, which may be on the way overland, whether they hazard an engagement im mediately or not. Should they elect to orcupy strategic points in _ the Moquega Valley instead of advancing on Arica, they "will compel Montcro to march out and fight them, and then the town may be captured by the Chilian fleet. The situa tion is critical for Montero, and news of the result of this campaign is awaited in Lima with undisguised anxiety. The land forces employed are abont equal in number, while the Chilians are superior in artillery aid cavalry, and in auy attack on Aiica itself would be assisted by the Chilian lleet.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Eight persons were subjected to a fine of 5^ and one to 10s for this offence. A DOWNWARD CAREER. Johanna Leaning was again brought up on a charge of drunkenness, and ordered to prison for seven days. A ROW OS THE WIIA.RF. Wm. Matthew Moylc and Mary Demp sey were charged wdth having committed a breach of the peace by lighting on the wharf yesterday. Moylc said he was not guilty, and tho! woman said it was all through Moylc. Constable Samson deposed to being on the wharf. The two were sitting on a box, one at one end, and the other at the other. Moyle said, " You won't go, I shall detain this box." The woman wanted to go away by the Hero. The woman flew at Moylc, pulled his whiskers, aud hammered him with her umbrella. To His Worship : Took them both Into custody, as they seemed to be both in terested in the box. It was stated further that Moylc, formerly the keeper of tho AVharl Hotel, had been living with the woman Dempscy, but she was desirous of leaving Moyle, and con sequently was about taking a passage to Syduej', but Moyle considering that he had some claim to certain property in her box, endeavoured to prevent her from going. Mrs Detnpsey complained ot Moyle's conduct. Ho {was continually getting drunk, and she left him aud got a situation in the Waikato, but was turned out in con sequence of Moyle's conduct. Mr Moyle said the woman had valuable deeds in the box. Mrs Dempscy : The deeds belong to my mother. It relates to valuable property. His Worship : You had better give the deeds to me. Mrs Dempscy : I will, sir. Moyle : But how about my things, trou sers, shirts, etc. ? The case was then dismissed, SUPPORTING A MOTHER. An order was made upon George Robin son, butcher, of Taranaki, for the payment of 25s per month, towards the support of his mother, Mary Robinson. STRIKING A STRANGER. Robert Chesuey was charged with strik ing John Jarrctt, yesterday, iv Custom House-street.

Prisoner said he was very drunk and was not consciotu of what he did. Suo-luspector Partly deposed that pri soner was drunk, and struck the complain ant, a total stranger to him, without auy provocation. He crossed the road exclaim ing, " You are a Dutchman," and struck Jarrett iv the face. Complainant declined to press the charge, nnd prisoner escaped on payment of the drunkard's fee. DISTDKHINa TIIK COURT. John Harrison, described as a strect lonlcr, waschargod with creating a disturb ance yesterday nftemoon, outside tho Police Court, during the proceedings. Detective Jcffery said the prisonor had been renionstralod with several times, but he continued the disturbance. Prisoner said he felt greatly excitod, and could not get into the Court to hear the case. Fined 10s and costs. This was all the business.

The Reclamation Streets.

Messes C. J. Stone, G. Holdship, and Winsionc waited upon the Harbour Board yesterday afternoon as a deputation from the proportyowuers of the reclamation, to urge upon the Board the desirability of forming a road along the reclamation ground. Mr Stone stated tersely the object in view, and also mentioned that tho City Council had bc«n interviewed ou the sub ject. Tho Chairman said that ho wits fully sensible of tho urgent need that existed for something being done iv the direction indi cated.- Mr Comptou was opposed to any expen diture of the Board's funds upon the work, but he was iv favour of a remission of reut being mado to enable the work being done. The deputation having retired, Mr Wad del moved, in accordance with* motion : "That the Board having been informed by its solicitor, that under the prcseut act, it has not the power to spend money on roads, yet recognising tho necessity which exists for an early settlement of the differences between it and the City Council, on tho question of the formatiou and maintenance of the reclamation streets, that with a view to settlement, steps be taken by the Board to obtain special power to make a contribu tion towards the cost of these works, by promoting a short Bill in the next session of Parliament, for the purpose." Mr Nathan seconded the motion. Mr Robinson said that he would support the resolution if the making of a roadway along the reclamation to St. Parnsdias Point were included in it; not otherwise. One work was as important as the other. Mr Compton thought the simplest way out of the difficulty would be for the Board to secure the passage of a bill through Parliament transferring the reclamation back to it again. The Council had obtained it surreptitiously, and the Board might fairly claim to have it returned. Mr Daldy and Mr Boylan also spoke. The latter gentleman, in an animated speech, strongly supported the motion. On being put to the meeting an equal number voted for and against. The chair man gave his vote with those who opposed the motion and it was accordingly lost. The division list was as follows :—Ayes, 4: I Mecsrs Waddel, Boylan, Robinson, and Nathan. Noes, 5 : Messrs Daldy, Ccmpton Stono, Eaton, and MclCenzie. The chairman suggested as a means of getting over the difficulty tho expendi ture of £200 on the roadway on coudition j that the Council would do the same.

Mr Boylan pointed out that while Mr Waddel's resolution sought to obtain for tho Board the authority to make this expen diture tho chairman's suggestion recom mended a legal impossibilty.

Mr Waddel characterised the chairman's suggestion as an attempt "to string tho public on." The proposed expenditure the gentleman well knew to be illegal, and he (the speaker) would neither vote for ex pending £200 nor 200s illegally. The deputation having obtained leave to adyanco turthor arguments in support of their application, Mr Holdship pointed out that tho pro perty-owners of the reclamation were tho tenants of the Board, and to the Board they naturally looked for the means ol access to their properties. They asked for nothing unreasonable, but merely the ex penditure of a few hundred pounds for tho supply of a crying want.

Mr Stone and Mr Winstonc spoke to a similar effect.

The Chairman said that the Board recog nised the claims of tbo application, and they would have no hesitation in meeting them if they had the legal authority to do so, but unfortunately they had not. Mr Holdship thought that if the legal conditionsof the landlords could bo changed, the legal conditions of the tenants could also bo changed, fo that if the ono refused to perform his obliga tions the others could decliue to pay any rent. The gcutlcman concluded by urging the Board to meet the advances of the City Council in n similarly amicable spirit. The deputation retired after the chairman had informed them of the probability of a special meeting being convened for the fuller consideration of the matter.

Capt. Webb, Boyton's opponent iv the swimming match near Newport, has been exhibiting his powers of staying in the water at the London Aquarium. The exhibition was termed a sixty hours' swim, but was really a sixty hours' lloat in a small tank of warm water. It seems that Wcbbwasiucited to the feat of endurance by Sir John Astley, the founder of the six days go-as-you-please contests ; and the London. " World " is very severe on the Baronet for his encouragement of these fc.its of endur ance, which, it says, do uot bring itito play cither intelligence or pluck. It suggests that Sir John might now offer a prize for the man who will stay out the largest num ber of nights en the top of a house in mid winter, or will outstay all competitors in the hottest chamber of a Turkish bath,— "New York Sun,"

Waitemata County Council.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wai teiuata County Council was held in Mr James's office, Shortland-street, this after noon. The following gentlemen were present :—Messrs Waller (in the chair), J. Lamb, Cantwell, Bond, Harrison, Shea, Sinclair, and Dilwoith.

Minutes.—The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Engineer's Report.—Mr Allwright's report stated that the petition from the settlers of Muddy Creek deserved consider ation.—Mr Cantwell moved •' That the work at Muddy Creek bo tendered for, and that £20 be granted to the District Board ; the work to be done under the superin tendence of the Engineer." Mr Lamb seconded.—Carried.

WAirAKEEEI EAST.—A letter was re ceived stating that the road leading to the Waitakorei Distiict was down at one end. It asked that Mr Allwright might be sent to report as to the best means of communi cation with rail.—Mr Lamb said he did not like to sco letters with no name attached, as this one. He moved, " That the letter be received." Carried.—Another letter was read, from Mr Smith, calling attention to the state of the bridge at Waitakerei Ea"t, which was between the disputed district.— Mr Dilwoith said the bridge had been up for twenty-nine years, and therefore could not be very good now,—Mr Lamb moved, " That the engineer should report on the state of tho bridge."—Mr Dilwoxth said the matter was brought up last meeting, and the engineer was directed to report on the matter—to come up with Mr All Wright's report." HuiA,—Application for £10 for construc tion of a bridgo in this distiict. The chair man thought thoy should grant the sum as it was the only available track. He also thought that the applicant would do the work properly for bis own sake, and the sum of £10 was a very small item.—Re quest acceded to. HOBSONVILLE. — A letter was received stating that all the .settlers were agreeable to dedicate their ground for the road, ex cepting Mr. Clark.—Mr. Lamb proposed " That Mr. Clark be communicated with, asking if he will dedicate his portion of the road."—Carried.

Payment of Members. — Mr Waller proposed "that a resolution now standing on the books, to the ell'ect thatjmembers should be allowed llioir lrj,velling expenses be rescinded!, —Mr Dilworth seconded. —Mr Lamb proposed as an amendment, that they apply to the Attorney-General for an opinion.—Mr Waller said, that with the permission ol the meeting, he would with draw the proposition until next meeting, so that they might in the meantime com municate with the Attorney-General.— Agreed to. Funds of Council. — Mr Dilworth thought that as tho Council had several hundred pounds iv hand, they ought to dis. pose of it.—Mr Waller said the Council might grant sums of money to Road Boards, and then make application to the Government to havo them refunded. —Mr Lamb proposed "that as thero were 11 Road Boards, they should give them £100 each."—Mr Dilworth seconded. Mr Waller said that he belonged to ono of those districts which had no Road Board, and he would move " That the same amount be set apart for tho six outlying districts, and that they at once apply to tlio General Government for the sum of £1,700, so as to enable them to carry out tho resolution.'f This was embodied in tho motion aud agreed to.

Kaukapakapa.—Much discussion arose as to whether a sum of £1,500 should be voted for roads iv this district. It was eventually agreed that a general meeting for the distribution of the £4,000 vote, be called for next Wednesday at 11 o'clock.

Lucas' Creek—Mr Bond moved " that a sum of £30 should bo granted for repairs to the road between Lucas' Creek aud tiie Wade, as it was in danger of being washed away."—The chairman suggested thatfthc matter should stand over till next meeting. —Cr. Sinclair proposed aud Cr. Dilwoith seconded, " That the sum of £30 bo allocated to that district, granting that it be taken out of the funds tho Highway Board."—Deferred.

Waitakeui West.—lt was agreed that tenders be called for the bridge at Wai takeri West.

Tho Council theu adjourned,

A Jewish Emissary from Persia.

THERE has arrivod in Auckland by way of tho South a singular visitor in the person of Rabbi Joseph Ben David Mizrachi who tomes from Shushan iv Persia to nolicit pecuniary assistance iv renovating the tombs of Mordccai and Esther, and in build ing a synagogue aud house of learning in his native town. The Rabbi is wholly unacquainted with the European languages, but he is profoundly versed in Hebrew aud Talumidical learning. For the benefit of those who are unacquainted with the claims of his mission, it may be explained that the tombs icfeired to havo been kept in proper repair during 1,900 years by the Jews of Shushan, but that the famines of recent years have caused such widespread distress that the work has had to be temporarily relinquished. The Mahommedans aro vciy desirous of obtaining possession of the care like ttruit iro iv which tho tombs are con tained, but rathe.- than give way, tho Israelites resolved to appeal to their co-religionists throughout the world for mono ay help. Eight of tlio principal Rabbis drew lots for the privilege of acting as messenger, snd the result proved to be iv favour of the gentleman who is now with us. He has already visited Bombay, Calcutta, Victoria, New South Wales, Dunedin, Christchurch, aud Wel lington, nnd after remaining for a short time in Auckland, he will sail tor San Francisco, in order to make a tour of the American cities. Subscriptions will be re ceived at the otlice of Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co. We append a translation of the certificate which the learned Rabbi brings from the authorities whom he is here to re present aud to serve : —

TRANSLATION of a Hebrew document authorising the CiiACiiAii Joseph Miz rachi to collect money for the pur pose of repairing the tomb of Mordkciiai and Esther, and of building a Syna gogue and House of Learning iv Shushan.

" Zion will be redeemed through justice, and its captives through righteousness." " The voice of joy and salvation is in the tents of the righteous." "In the name of the Lord we shall do nnd prosper." "The Lord is good to thoso that hope iv Him, to the sou! that scekcth Him." To the Community of Holy Israelites, who aro like heavenly seraphs and mighty angels, plantations of the Lord, glorified in the garden of saints, branches of the tree of the patriarchs, whose stem and roots arc blessed by the Most High. To the Community of Israel aud Jeshurnn, that repair every chink and stand in tho breach, whether they arc from Zcrah or from Pcretz, whose enemies are doomed to destruction by decree, aud who will merit tho pleasant end.

To the Community of the hoads of thou sands ot Israel, the mighty scholars, the chiefs that dwell in the halls of study, that give forth light and shine in tho scnts of loarning and the c lieges, mighty in the law like a lion, breaking mountains, lofty mountains, owners of crowns and diadems, saints like the angels on high, beautified aud adorned by thoir deeds, shining above, resplendent below and in tho four comers of tho oatth !To the learned Rabbis of every holy community that is in every place and iv every country iuhabitatcd by Israelites, and in every place where the word of the ring o' the Universe aud his law arc acknow ledged ; together with the illustilous host ot the Rabbins, the learned aud esteemed, the rulers and chiefs and overseers of the holy community of every city in habited by Israelites, whose light is like lightning, full of splendour and radiat ing brightness I The Lord bo with them ! May they and theirs live aud be blessed from heaven with the three things that the Rabbius repeat in their words, viz,— abundance of life, abundance of ofFspring, and abundance of grace aud mercy, henceforth and for ever, Amen, so may it be. Dear brethren, Children of Isiael, fellow members of the captivity 1 These remarks are made with the humble voice of suppli cation to make our request known to your learned and exalted llonois. You are ac quainted with tho well-known maxims of our sages (may their merits be our shield, amen!) —" A meritorious action is evolved through a meritorious man," which they explain to indicate that the "doer is greater than the deed," and that " the action oE a great man is superior (to that of another.)" We therefore pray you, that from first to last, aud iv every way to oiler shelter and hospitality to this great man, viz.—Chachman Joseph Shochct and Bodek, son of David, who has been scut abroad to be a messenger of cur lord Mordechai the righteous and Esther the righteous, aud has taken upon himself to go out of his sphere in order to travel far and wide for the purpose of collecting monov to enable us to rebuild the tomb of

our Lord, and in honour of the synagogue and House of Learning which we are desir ous of erecting with the help of God. We be*eech you, therefore, with a tenfold prayer, to take pity and mercy on this great ruan, and give him each according to his means, cither money or hospitelity, Fir he is not accustomed to these travels, and it is not often that we trouble you wish such attempts. And in recompense for this the Lord of rewards will re pay you with a good reward, aud you will merit all the blessings enu merated by our sages, of blessed memory. ;May supreme blessings follow your eifts; for every farthing receive six hundred measures of shillings, together with long life, peace, and every happiness. And may you merit to see jthe coming of the Redeemer, and the re-building of the alter, and the beauty of God, henceforth and for ever, Amen 1 The Bth of Nijan, 5639. (Signed by the chief Rabbis of Shushan) Elijah Ben Azaria Samuel Ben Abraham Abraham Ben Elijah Mesiiiacu Ben Joseph Shelomo Ben Aaron Fzkkibl Ben Aaron Ezekiel Bes Repiiael. i. , ,

Sudden Death.

A YOUNG man named Austen, well-known in Parnell, whore ho had boon in business as a butcher some jyears ago, was found dead yesterday morning in Short-street, opposite Constable Walker's house. De ceased was discovered lying in a gutter near the pump by a man named Rickerby. Information was at once conveyed to Con stable Ross, and subsequently the body was conveyed to tho dead-house, to await the CORONER'S INQUEST, which was held this afternoon at tho Frco man's Hotol, before Dr Philson-antl a jury. Mr Win. Blandon, foreman. Sergeant Major Masou represented the police. It was stated to tho coroner that the name of the deceased was Fitts. but that he was known to tne police by the name of Austin, and that he had friends in Parnell. William Rykers deposed that he was a steward on board the steamer Kotuku. He lived in Jermyn-street at present. Did not know the deceased. He was coming from his house to the steamer yesterday morn, ing a little befo:c six o'clock, and on reaching Edcu Cre-cent by the old Royal Hotel, now empty, he observed some thing lying lv the gutter. Went towards it, and discovered the body of a man. It was getting daylight. He was lying ou his left sido, head resting on his hand. Tried to lift him up, and found that the body was cold aud dead. Did not observe either blood or wounds upon the body. There was no froth at the mouth. It was close to tho pump. Ho should imagine from his position that he fell down whilo in the act of getting a drink ot water. He should not think there had been a struggle, no person was near. He went towards the station aud on his way met Constable Ross, and gave him the in formation. Cave his name to the constable and proceed to the steamer. To tho Foreman, There was no smell ot drink about him, was close under the mouth of the pump, his hat was partly oil' his heaiL Constable Alex. Ross, deposed to meeting the hist witness iv Shoitland-strcct, on his way to the station ; he accompanied him lo the spot, and found the body as described. Constable "Walker, who resided in Eden Crescent was there.

(Left Sitting.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1880.



Cardinal Newman is slowly recovering from his broken rib, His Eminence is over SO years old, aud was naturally prostrated by tho accident. He has begun reading aud wiiting again, but is not yet strong enough to walk about. It is said that he received this serious hurt by a fall while walking in his sleep, having no wife to put a stop to such midnight pranks. Indigestion can hardly be the cause of his Eminence's somnambulism, as his diet consists princi pally of crackers and water. It would be a curious medical experiment to give the old gentleman a supper of lobster, chops, and Welsh rarebits, and see what effect thoy would have on him, " Sun." At the French theatres, Adolphc Belot has produced a dramatic version of his novel, called ''Les Etrangleurs do Paris" (" The Thugs of Paris"), at the Porto St. Martin. The piece is a regular drama in five acts and twelve tableaux, full of passions, crimes, remorses, and punishments, such as are iv voguo at that theatre. It begins wilh a murder and ends with a trial and execu tion. It is said that when ono ot the tableaux representing the prison of La Ro quette was revealed by the lifting of the curtain, all the rogues aud thieves in the gallery exclaimed with one accord : " How fearfully like it is I" There are fifty-five different characters iv the drama. PROVINCIAL GAZETTE. "THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR" Has been appointed a GAZE T T E rou THE PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OV AUCKLAND, For Publication of Highway Board Notick3, Bankruptcy Notices, Qovbunment Land Pai.es, New Announcements, &c, &c. Wanted. WANTED, it good Female Cook.— Apply this^Oflico for address. WANTED, a clean, active Boy for the Factory Work,—Apply to Mr Waters, Confectioner, Queon-Btreet. _____________________________ XWT ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply ? V Mrs Ij. Phillips, Glon Ayr, Kdou Crcscenc. YXTANTED.Three Good j"o"iners. —Apply V V at tho Kden Vino Hotol, from 7to 9 O'clock to-niuht. __ Vk/ rANTED, a strong Boy to work in the V T gardon and make himself generally use ful.—Mr George May, Mount at. John, Upsom. \kj ANTED, a smart Girl for housework, Vi and geslst in bsir.—Apply to Mrs Frascr, Globo Hotol, Wakefield Bteot. \.\/*ANTED, an Improver to the Cabinet- Vr making: constant work.—a. Isaacs, Cablnetmakor, Ulliot-streot, near tho Market. WANTED, an Assistaut Dressmaker, also Apprentices, nnd Improvers.— Apply to Mrs E. Combes. Wynyard-streot \\7 ANTED, an intelligent Boy to ride v r for ordors; good wagos.—G. Hulruo, Butcher, Quoan-stroot. \\TANTED, a Girl of 14 or 15 to assist » T with housework and in the chifgo of tliroo children. Batiifactory references required. —Applr at tho olllco o( this paper. WJ ANTED, Apprentices to tho Willi- V ? nory and Dressmaking. Cutting and Fitting taught.—Apply to Mrs Simpson, noarly opposito tho Star Hotol, Karangtcnpo Road, late airs Taylor's. trSTANTED, a good General Seat Hand H to proceod to tho Thames.—Arply to J. and W. Wilkins' Hoot Factory, Htgh-Btreet. WANTED, a Fireman for a bush saw mill, and a Cook for tlio bush.—David Gouk. WANTED, good Tailoresscs; also, a good Coat Hand.—J. Williams, Tailor, ' Victor! u-stroct. VST ANTED, two respectable Boys about IV 15 or 10 years of ago as apprentices to tho irarojo^emakinK trade —VV. S. Jones, Quoen ttroot. WANTED, a good General Servant for the conritry, Referonccs rcaulred.— i Apply to Mrs Thomas, St. atophona's Read, Part ell. ANTED, for the Millinery Depart mont a llist-class Saleswoman; good salary will bo given.—Apply to Cosgravo and Co. Quocn-strout. WANTED, a General Servant; must bo a good plain cook and laundress.— Mrs Whltson, Waterloo Quadrant. ANTED," iriiist-class Dressmaker, nono other need apply.—A Linabury, aud Co. ANTED, Mantle-makers (good hands); also, a ilrst-rate Dressmakor.— Apply to Mlbs Dolanoy, at William Rattray's, Oil, Qucon-streot._ WANTED, Ten good Pick and Shovel Men.—Apply at tho Tunnel, Waitakercl Contract, Taylor and Danahor. WANTED, a Lady engaged during the day to board and reside with a private family; |terms moderate.—For address apply £T4KOflico. WANTED, Partnership in Suburban Grocery, or other good paying business. Would invest about £200.—Address, C. William son, HsUvc Agent, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, Tenders' ETr" Painting~7ud „ , . 011*!?- Apply on Job, bottom of Bakers-street, Freeman's Bay.-Brabozon and Fulrjamcs, Builders. MTANiED^'hutliealthy situatiouT^U- V \ ting-room and Bed-room for a Lady and Gentleman ; furnished or unfin-i,!'!i- ,i • '-v'V_ board— Adaress "Box 170. Post-office* ' WANTED KNOWN/r^ulldD^g ,i«Tr U -." nd l C 1f !mlllK Establishment has RK «J°X aDi 0,!, h? oi Wakefleld-street, next to Mr Bloraflelds's Painter.-T, Thompson.



Wanted. WANTED, by a competent young Man, a Situation as Carpenter; flrst-class re ferences.—A ddress " Carpenter," Star Office. ANTED, a Situation by a firstrato Accountant and Clerk; can give unex ceptionable references and produce ilrst-class testimonial.—Address " 0.W.," care Star Oflioo ANTED KNOWW, the Billiard Tcunamont at the United Service Hotel is still open to all-oomors. Remember, three prizes. I*7ANTED KNOWN.—New Seeds, ex V V "Hero." Peas, Beans, Onions, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Turnip, Carrot, Parsnip, &c—H. Lipscombe, Queen-street. ANTED, a Situation as Porter, Store man or Cartor by a rcspectabls young man: good references.—Address " R. 8," office of this paper. . WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRI SON, Asphaltcr, has Removed to his Now Yard Custom-Houie-street West, between Hobson and Nolson-strosts. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notice. .Also, a Largo Stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and reUil. _____ WAN I'ED, the Ladies' to know that they oan got their Millinery and Under clothing at imporrters prices at the New Millin ery Establishment, 171, Queen-street (opposito Thistle Hotel. WANTED to Sell, a lirst-class New Baker's Cart: also, an 8-stallod Stable to Lot—A. Mackie, .Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Faetoiy, Durham-street. ANTED, Residents near the For esters' Arms Hotel to refrain from signing a Petition now bolng hawked in tho neighbourhood by Murray tho brewor. and Forstcr the plumbor, till they hear my oxplan ation.—H. Phillips. ANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company havo on hand such largo stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, thoy aro compelled to sell. Now Is the time to build. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks are sold. Job lots of second class. Face cuts, Siabs, &c. Firewood 2s 6d per load. Sawdust and shavings roo. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldio, Albort-stroot, oloso to Dock. Ho having purchased betweon 300,000 and -100,000 feet ofSeasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will be prepared to give customers tho benefit of his purcnoße. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have co hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Sh miles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts, Rails, ani Firewood in thoir Yard, Cuitom-houße-Btri'or West, oppo'lte end of Hobson-strofct. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrango for a constant supply. . Tft/" A N TED KNO WN. To Au is Want of Monrt.—Tj. 11. Neu megen is prepared to aivanco tho siinio on porpounl or aoy other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note tho address: 105, Queen-street, opposite the Savings Bard; ANTfi-D KNOWN, that Mrs Dance, Dressmaker, has REMOVED from Uppor Queen-street, to the Second House in Nolson-strcot, two doors from Cook-street, where she intouds covrying on hor business, hoping to moot with tho samo share of patronage which has been liberally bestowed on her. yflFtTd K. Si O W N, a lirstxslass Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prtcos are the distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." FOBD, Tsiilor, Iffii. Queen-street. nnWO young Farmers, just arrived from J Kent, England, aro desirous of meeting with employment; thoroughly acquainted wi h stock and slu-op; also in cultivation and management of hops. Bath good riders.—Ad dress "E.J.W.," Evknisg Stak Oflioo, Wynd ham-stroct, Auckland. TO .Let. rT\O LET, Four-roomed Cottage, Epsom, fl opponito Mr Joseph May's gate, Onehuega Road ; rent, .3.— W. Boyes, Epsom. HnO LET, for a term, a Family Bcsidcnce JL in Franklin-"!troet, replete with every con venience; now in the occupation of C. A. Bards, Ebo. Posicssionlcan bo givenion tho 10th instant. —F. 1-. Prime, Estate Aaont, iB, Insuranco Buildings. TJpO LET, a Six-roorocd House, corner H Carlton Goro Road and Regent-street, with'allconvonioncC3.—MrE.B.Diokson.Regent streot. EVONPORT (NORTH SHORE).- Two Cottages, with largo allotment?, to Let.—Oliver Mays, Post Ollicc Store, Dcvonport. SHORE.—To Let, a Furnished xS Houso, splendidly situated.—lt. and R. Dudor, or Messrs Sumorlleld and Leek, Queen street. For Sale. tLT^OR SALE, in szood repair, a Four _iV roomed Cottiuo. with scullery and a good well: ground, 33 feet wide end 100 foot deep. Freehold property. Price, £120.—Apply at Mr Poulter's, Eden Terrace, New North Road. tiIUR SALE, a Mangle, Custom, and : House; maybe had as owner is leaving Auckland.—Apply STAK L'fllco. \T\ OR SALE, a Seven-roomeJ JO House, with nccfsiary out-buildings, on nearly half au acre of ground.—Apply on tho Premlsos, corner of brinbano-street and Great North Road, or J. Graham, Princes-street. SJUREWOOD.— In reply to local in your SO iS3Uo of 30th April, I beg to inform you that a simplo remedy for tho un«ati»fatory system of Bhort measurement complained of is to favour me with orders. .Every ton delivered by me th»t 1-j short ot measurement I will give free of charge.—R. T. Graham, oppoaite the Dock. Custom-houi-c streot. SjTOR SALE, ou very easy term*, at New- S. market, a neat Verandah Cottage; Leam ington Range in kitchen; Allotment, 33 x 100 ft. Price, £150. JV.r Surinam Karanttahapo Itoad. 171 OU SALE, cm easy terms, a pretty JD Four roomed Verandah Cottage, with scullery, and water inside ; Allotment 33 x 99ft. Price, £195; adioininß allotment o*n bo. had if required.—Mr auruian, Karangahapo Road, SALE, two story Building, 200 feet jSJ by 50 foot, wiih a2O liorso power Engine in working order, with freehold allotments; price £075.—Mr Surinam Fruiterer, Karangahapo Road. RYKJK SALE. —20 horse-power Engine and lis Boiler. In first-claS3 condition ;no reason able oiLir rofmed.—Mr Suiman, Karangahapo ltoad. _ THOU SALE, near "the Reservoir, nnd ns f.djoimng the Rullway Station, Mount Eden Road, tho remaining live or six Allot ments, most admirably situated either for business or villa sites, at a low price.—H. Partington. ITiOR LKASE, a Restaurant and Boarding Houso, now doing a good business, with 23 bads and overy convenience rcQuisito. Terms easy.—ll. Partington. IPOR SALE, in nearly every part of city or iuburbs, four, live, six, seven, and oight j roomed Houses.—H. Partington, House and 1 Land Agent, Stiohbury's Buildings. IjlOR SALE, a second-hand Omnibus in ' good repair; suitable for Town or Suburbs —Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elliott-street. .poccri—CHOlOrc LITTI.K FARM Of 2S acres cOO ov 0 ( !j 10 r i c j l<Vß t volcaulo soil all cleared and ploughablo, subatautially fencod in six paddocks, and in gm-a, *a.; nover-failing stream of water; Houso of four rooms. Dairy, Stable, Barn, &C.-S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-stroot. oi c a.—Capital Houso of Flvo Rooms, v.'lth A/*UO j arKo outbullding?i, woll, pump, tank, ifco., and Allotoiont with a frontage of 50 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 foot; laid out as garden and orchard. Terms as agreed. Twonty-flvo minutes' walk from Queon-strect.— S. Vallo, House and Land Agont, pA a A-HOUaK of Eight Rooms (well-built c&uiwu nnd in gcod repair), with stable, loft, shod, Wei', &c, and threo aJlotmonts, having froatages to threo streets. Price, £-100. Twenty five minutes from tho Post Olllco.—S. Vai'.e, Houso and Laud Agont, Shorlland-streot. ~p Tv__i l FOO'lV— Largo Allot men t 01 x 130 •S''* feet, 10 inlnutf s' walk from Post-office.— S. Vale, Land and Houso Agoct, Shortland street. J?r>9 K.— COTTAGE of four rooms, with nllot- Jj-j-j-i luon t 33 x 92, good -well. &o. Tonus as agreed. 25 minutes from Post>ofllco.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Hhortland-streot. .CJoKfl.—'Suburban Cottagor.-f threo goodoized A/_-iU\> r ooms, tank, &c , with one acre of rich volcanic land, fenced and planted in three div'sions : good view. Tonus easy a3 atjrrcd.— S. Vale, Houso and Land Agent, ghortinnd-st. AND FOR SALE IN'ST. OEORGE'S BAY ROAD. On Veey Advantageous Tehms. The Tomato Nurseries, comprising about Two acres, Greon-liousc, Well, nnd never-failing creek, for Sule in Allotments to suit purchasers. " Plans of ?üb-divlsion can be seen at tho olllco C. v. illiam«o ', Land Agont, Vulcan lane. Kf OR SALE (REMARKABLY CHEAP), A Compact ISLAND of about 100 acres good land ; good houso, orchard and vinery: about twelve miles from Auokland. Steamers paw threo or four timos dnilj'. A Nice Llttlo FARM of 60 acres—ono - half cultivated, and a good flvo-roomod house, &c., upon it, in the Wainui district. Price very low. A Good FARM of 151 acre, largo orchard, good houso, and Buildings—nine miles by road and twelve by water—with good creek frontage. A Snug HOMESTEAD of IGO acres good land houso and buildings: paddocks fenc d with quick thorn fencps ; stock, implements, &c, &c. All really Cheap. Distance shout thirty miles from town. Owner leaving for itiiglaud. ONE HUNDRED ACRES GOOD LAND forty acres in grass and fenced, baianco hush and fern—at Papatoito: thirtton miles from town. Prico very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGES of five rooms each, in Newton, Also, two good Allotment?, 33 x ICO feet each, drained and planted with choico trees. Ono Allotment, 31 x 103 foot, corner of Commercial Road and Great North Road, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, S, QUBEN-STREET. WX 'EUPHEMY,' FROM NORFOLK Hi ISLAND,' 55 Sackr, KUMEIiAS 23 Cuses BANANAS 5 Cases OR iNU ICS Quality aud Condition Perfect, Those who want KcmerM will pleas-j ai'.ply as ca:ly as possible ADAM LABOURN, Fort Street.



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S3T Information gladly given at the Rooms, which aro OPEN DAILY from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m, THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary. XyARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his frionds snd the public ho has resumod Business in the Old Premises, known as "Thomson's lempersnco Hotol," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronage he has always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. CIOOTBALLI FOOTBALL! W. W. ROBINSON, ToiUCCONIST, 93, queen-street; Has on hand a Large Assortment of Rugby Footballs. Vanity Fair, Richmond Gem, and Old Judge Tobaccos and Cigarettes. Solo agent for the Celebrated Club-Houso Cigar. DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challir.or House, Pitt-ttrect, opposite Grey-ttrnet, whore ho may bo Consulted bo twecu the hours of 8 ;.nd 10 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m., aud after C p.m. mROUSE R I N G S. T R O U S E R I NGSIJ Large Design of Patterns for the Coming Season TROUSERINGS! Autumn and Winter Goods Just Opened Up. TROUSERINGS! West of England Tweeds, in all shades. TROUSERINGS! Scotch and Bannockbura Tweeds. TROUSERINGS! Colonial Tweeds, in Largo Variety to select from, TROUBERINGS! Fronch and German Tweeds, in all textures. jIROUSERINGS ALL MATERIALS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND HAND-MADE, AT 11. L. FOSSE NESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmaker, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings Shobtland-stbeet, Auckland. ~M O T i C E. All ncoonnts duo to tho Estate of G. and K. LEWIS must be paid before the 10th of May, otherwise they will he placed in the hands ot our Solicitors. HICRMAN BROWN) Tt EDWAIID LEWIS / irußtee3. BEG, AND E. LEWIS' ESTATE. All claims sgainst tho abovo Estate are to bo sont in to tho olllco of Messrs Brown, Barrett and Co., Merchants, Auokland. HERMAN BROWN l Tnlstees EDWARD LEWIS ; "uett.es. " rjpilE FARMER AND HIS PIGEONS." Sung by Jlisa Jinnie Sargest, at the " Urso" Concerts. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 71 Quaen street. P A AVN BROKERS SALE — Jewellery and Clothing: also, an Ancient Sword which did good service throughout tho Irish Rebellion of '79, will be held at Mr Arthur's Mart on MONDAY, 10th May. at 11 o'clock.— James Roe, Pawnbroker. TW"EW ZEALAND FERN'S Unmoutted, or Mounted, In Sots of Feom 12 up ro 125;Varikties. Also In French I-'olishod Mottled Knurl Boxes, each containing either 25, SU, 75,100 or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as above .. fil The 100 „ „ - .. i£3 ForjSalo by ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES-STREET. w7~-0» DK*N Es> .THEfGREAT MACUINE;IMPORTER, is nobody's agknt ! mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frl3tcr & Rossman Princess of Wales Werthoim Homo Companion, tho New \v heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttlo Co.'s New Grovcr So Baker latest and best Domestio Howe—A., B, and C. And Gtueu Good Makek3. All of which aro for Sale on Weakly Paymonts of 2/S. Ono Month's Freo Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's houso by tho bcßt Machinist in tho Colony, Machines kept in order twelve months freo ol charge. These ara some of tho advan ages of Pur chasing at tho GREAT D 15 POT, QUSSKN-STRKKT "OISCUITS! BISCUITS! MILK BISCUITS! SULTANA BISCUITS! OSBORNE BISCUITS ! The undersigned respectfully bog to Intimate to their numerous customers and tho publio generally tnat thoy aro now manufacturing tho above now Biscuits, which thoy can confidently rocommend, and would invito especial attention to tho OSBORNE, a. it is superior to any bear ing that name they havo hitherto supplied, being an entirely new Mixture. Tho abovo Biscuits may bo obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers in town and country, and wholesale from Messrs Stone Brothers, 22, ueon-streut, Auckland. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onehunga Biscuit Factory. U eTs A NTS, PHEASANTS, PHEASANTS, Wanted in any Quantity. R. & W. HELL A BY. butcher;?, shortland-strett, Auckland, — Q T I C E All persons foilnd TRESPASSING in rursuit of samo or otherwise in the properties of the undersigned, will bo prosecuted according to law. MACLEAN & CO. TMPROVEMENT! IMPROVEMENT! K. 11. BARTLKTT. Respectfully calls tho attention of tho people of Auckland to the fact that ho Is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs et reasonable prWs, at his studio, Queon-Btroct, Auokland. Tills process was flr3t discovered by Mr Hem, h popular photographer'ln Boston. Ma?s.. U.S.A., and has b-en practised by him since ISOI. .All though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much cireful manipulation, tho result Is -_rr satisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch va It. preserves the picture from fadlnst and spotting by cxposuro to air. H« guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as time and climate tas no damaging cflect on them. Please call aud inspect our work. mo ALL TIMBER C( NSUMEBS. NOW IS THE TELE! Persons intending to Build should begin at once" as they will never be ablo to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Who havo the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS SORTMENT of 'all kinds, aro Selling at the most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid form FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE CO lON IKS. «3FFullest information promptly furnished or application to 1 RICII Alt D MON X, Managek,



Public Notices. j^- 0 T I C E. Tho Court-house, Papakura, has boi>n ap pointed as the Office at which the Roll for the Electoral District of Franklin shall bo open for inspection. WILLIAM SHANAGHAN, Registrar ot Electors. Fapakura, May -1, 1880. vyAITEMATA ELECTORATE. In accordance with the provisions of clauses 27, 28, and 29, of "Tho Registration of Electors Act, 1879," 1 hereby give notioe that the Elec toral Roll for the abovi district is kept at my Office, 36, Insuranco Building!, Auckland ; and that the said Roll is open for ioßpoetion oa MONDAYS and FRIDAYS5, between tho hours of 10 o'clock in iho morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Reslatration being now continuous, claims may at any time be left at tho oilioe, or scntbypojtto „ THOMAS SEAMAN, Registrar of Electors for Waitomata. imOKATEA COLDMINING COM- A. PANY, REGISTERED. FINAL NOTICE. Shareholders who havo not yet paid their Calls are reminded that if tho amounts duo be not paid within Ten Days from the date hereof, Proceedings will bs.taken to effect a Forfeiture of the Shares. By order. W. HORNE, Manager. Coromandel, May 5,1850. T> O N S O N B V AT HOME. Applications will be received till Noon on FRIDAY the 7th, May, by tho Secretary, for supplying Music for tho t'eason (Six nights), to consist of Violin, or Cornet, and Piano, or threo instruments. Time—from 8 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. W. W. GUDGEON, Hon. Sec. Care of " Herald" Office. A WALKING MATCH has been made between Mr McDonald.lato of South Aus tralia, and Mr. Widis, of Auckland. Distanco, three milo-?; tho former to give tho latter two hundred and twenty yards start; for £15 a-sido. The time and place will be published ia a future advertisement. TVJOXICE.—J. B. MAS3EY, Boiler-maker JIS and Smith, wishes the Pnblic to .know that ho has started in tho above-named business, in the premises lately occupied by Mr Partington at the bottom of Cook-street and Market Place, and is prepared to do all kinds of Boiler Work and general Smithing. Agricultural Imple ments mado and repaired. 1-.t_v_ Fences and Ornamental Pallisadiug oa hand or made to order. ff» "B i\ to £1 000 LENT, on Building Society Sal M-\r principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Bco List o£ Properties for Sole on ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited or investment. rrVHE DEDWOOD GROCERY AND JL PROVISION STORE. VV. G. ROGERS having, in the interests of a family in difficulties. Ro- Opened the above Store earnestly solicits tho patronage and support o£ tho public generally, and of tho neighbourhood in particular, Tho Business will be conducted so as to ensuro so far as possible Goods of tho beat quality at the lowcs-t romunerativo prices. N.B.— Wanted, a Supply of lint-class Fresh Butter and Eggs. |3 ARN EL L DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. F.TOML I N S O N InvitC3 the general public to Call and Inspect his Entirely New and CHOICE ASSORTED STOCK, Suitable for tho Autumn and Winter Season Comprising— New Casbmkres New Satin Cloths New Jet Merino New PoypADOUK Dkess Materials New COIOURi-D LUSTBES (bright finish) j I The Most Fashionab'e GooOs in Velvets I and Velveteens; in Pompadours-om- I hossod and tancy stripea—ia all the I Newest Colours; and tho Prices aro I I Very Moderate. I The Fashionablo Fv B Capes New Ulsters, a full Assortment, from 10s 6d (extra value! New Children's Ulstbrs (•-cry choice goods) New Ulster Cloths Now Jacket Cloths New Hosiery in all the Newest Styles, and Fancy Woollen Goods in Great Variety. In fact, N,EW GOODS! NEW GOODS! In Every Department. r All Goods marked in plain figures, and at such Prices as to meet with general satisfaction. F. TOMLINSO N, DRAPER, WARWICK HOUSE Parnell. TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. MORRIN & CO., GROOERS, AUCK LAND. Wo, the undersigned. Trustees lv the above Estate, have Sold to Mr Robert Ncal, Theatre Royal Buildings, Queen and Victoria streets, the Tea and Grocery Bus ess of J. C. Morriu and Co., also all Debts due to tho Estate, and Mr Bobort No.l is the OUI7 person entitled to roaeivc ilia same. a w nWFN . Trustees In tho g. w. ov/i-N Instate of J. C. lIERMAN RBOWN j Morrin & Co. mEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, Theatre Royal Buildings, QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREETS, Auckland. ROBERT NEAL, having purchased the Busi ness o£ J. C, Morriu and Co., bogs respectfully to solicit tho Patronage of tho Customers of tho late linn,assuring them that everything shall be done on bis part to merit a continuance of tho samo. Orders Delivered Free in Town and Suburbs. ' "tWT E• W TV!" AGAZINES! NEW MAGAZINES ! NEW MAGAZINES ! NEW MAGAZINES ! NEW MAGAZINES! The Undersigned has now On Sale, " Leisure Hour," for 1579 " Sunday &t Homo," for 1879 . " Infants' Magazine" for 1579 "Children's Friend." for 1879 " Tho Prize," for 1879 "Little Wide-Awake," for 1879 " The Sunday Masazin*," for 1879 " Good Words." for 1879 " Family Herald," for 1579 "London Society," for 1878 " Day of Rest," for 1879 "G olden Childhood," for 1879 " Chatterbox," for 1879 " Once A Week," for 1579 Etc. a to- Etc. A few of LETT'S POCKET and ROUGH DIARIES on Hand, and Offered at Reduced Ratjes. EDWAKD WAY TE, IMPORTER of BOOKS AND STATIONARY 100, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND ESTABLISHED 18 51. Si 9^ 1 I 1 I CHEAPEST J X? BEST •HOUSE Js| QUALITY IN j I THE g MACHINES 1 !> I TRADE. J! ONLy , I r . wl 1 T-l 21S, QUEEN-STREET, 1 AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 185 . 1 Board and Kesidanco. %y ATEIt LO O II OUS E. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, Board and ; Besidence, by tho Day, Week or Month. Oypo tiiro Guvernmont House and withiu flvo minutes walk of the wharves. fIOVEKKOK BROWNE HOTEL 1 U HOBSON-STREET' Board aud LodKint; „.- 2C*s por weo . <«Ui«lo room) „25a



Municipal Notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND/ ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO MECHA NICS' INSTITUTE. The City Council will receive Tenders until I 30 p.m. o£ WEDNESDAY, the 12th instant, for the above work for Freo Public Library, in, terms of specifications end conditions to posccn at the City Surveyor's Offics, Queen-street. Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to bo endorsed. Tenners 10T Repairs to Mechanics' Institute." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office. May i, 1880. ______________ Meetings. OUNgTiEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO.: CIATION, corner ot WclUslcy and Albort streets. — Usual Devotional Mooting TO-MOR ROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. All are invited. New arrivals cordially invited. -«!©*»- Z^OURT NIL DESPiSR j-^M^^V/ ANDUM.A.O.F., W?%_g_M£_M The usual Fortnightly Meet- of tho above Court will bo M:-i>? i3e2^!Sßlheld in the Conrt-room, Pro n#^nM^lJfo»tant Hall, Karangahapo Hk Nowton, TO-MOHROW IjM^As^^Thursday) EVENING, at 8 ; o'clock.Vlsitors aro respectfally invit©a.-H. G, Garratt. Secretiry. mo THE ELECTORS 0 WAITE* A MATA. Mb READER WOOD will Addrcs3 Uio Electors of Wa'.temata at tho Devonport Hell on FBI DAY EVENING next, at 8 o'clock. A UCKLAND SHIP-OWNERS' ASSO- J\. CIATION. A General Meeting of tho above Association will be held at tho THAMES Hotel on THURS DAY, the Gth instant, at 1 p.m. Business—lmportant. SHIRLEY W. HILL, Stcretary. May I, ISSO. mOEKING MjEN'S CLUB. 7 he Usual Sooial'Gathering will take plnco 1113 (Wednesday) EVENING, May sth; Dancing to commouoo at 8 p.m. Tioicts to admit Members and their Lady friends. 2s ; to be obtained from w . u^ne. Secretary. Personal. WM. JNO. TAYLOR: Telegraph your Address to G. H. Hodgo, Post effioj, Dunedln. j PERSONAL.— Mr F. W. Boynton calJ ot Star Office. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ! ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. j IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter ot "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of its amendment*, and of tho Bankruptcy of John Mynott, of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, Dealer, a Dobtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the said John Mynott, to apply to this Honourablo Court, litting in Bankruptcy rat :-, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, tho nineteenth | day of May instant, at eleven o'clock in tho * forenoon, or as soon thereafter as oounsel can '" be ho«ud in that behalf, that an order ot imme diate discharge be granted to him under the provisions of tho said Acts. • Datod at Auckland this Rh day of May, 1880. j RUBSELL &D it YORE, - I Solicitor for tho Dobtor. Tend *rs. TENDERS for Erection of a School and Teacher's Dwelling at Whakahara, North ern Wairoa, will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham-stroot, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 11th May next. Plans and speolfl- | cation at the ofßco of tho Board, and on applica- . 'ft tion to the Chairman of tho District School < Committee, Wbakahara. VINCENT E. RICE, j Secretary.: . /' m O BUILDERS. | Tenders will be received until noon of the 12th instant for tho Erection of a Family Residence i at Henderson's Mill. - ■, ■, ■ R.KEALS&SON. Architects. I m O BU ILDERS. | Tenders will bo received until noon of the Hth instant for the Erection of a Villa Residence, Ponsonby. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mo WELL SINKERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 6th instant, for Sinking a i* Well at tho Domain Brewery. The Well to bo y, 150 foot deep, more or IeBS. \ Specification at our oßloe, Qucoa-street, EDW. MAHONEY & SON, I■■'. Architects. IjOSt and Founa. . . . | TEN SBILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, '.'it Stolen, or Strarod, on Saturday night last, J from my yard in Nelaon street, a black and tanned Gordon Setter Slut; white spot on back of nock; answers to the naino ot Bell. The above reward will be paid to anyone returning the same to my house In Nclsou-Btreet. Any- . ono detaining the tame will bo prosecuted.— 1 George Wilson, Nolson-stroot. LOST, last night, between Seafield View and Choral Hall, a Block Crapo Cape.— Howard at McLachlan's, Draper, Queen-street. -_": Auctions. : ~; rJ TO-MORROW, | KOCKK. Under Distraint foe Rent. j HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. ARTHUR'S MART (Furniture Depart! ■•' j U raent), - f|| General Housohold Furniture and Effects for i Parlour, Dining-room, Bod-rrom and Kitchen, I New and Beoond-h»nd ; Walnut Centre Table, j I Cedar Tables, Mahogany Book Cose, Copying [ Press and Stand, a Suportor Breooh-loading ■ ■ j II Rifle and Amunltlon, Revolver, Books, Pictures, Clocks, Platedware, Mangles, Stoves, Sowing. Machines, Piano, Music Stool Also, S ,. A case Assorted Vases ~\"r 1 Balance of Shipment of Genuine Japanese ware from Sydnoy Exhibition, Ouposuni Runs, TUESDAY, MAY 11. '; MALT! MALT!! On Account of whom it may ;. Concern, G. W. B I N N E V HAS received instructions to Sell by , f % Public Auction, at tho Exohango Mart,' ! Quoen-strcot, on Tuesday next, 11th instant, at | II o'clock, 250 SACKS MALT. FRIDAY, MAY 7. "J ' DURHAM YARD S. 'f" WOK SALE, on Friday next, Tho Thoroughbred Marc Nelly Brown liorte, v first class hack, and carries ! a lady Uay Moro, G years old. a KOOtl liaclc I Good Hack and 2 Light-harncEa noraas, from Turaxaii i AISO, " |"t : Hack, Light-harness, and Draught Horsos Drays, Spring Carti, Harness, Saddlery, &C. x 50 tODS Mangold Wurtze!. AT 11 O'CLOCK. dl * HUNTER & NOLAN. N.B.—Cacksfcot, Rye, and Clover Seeds foe sale, :.•..; j I W. S, COCHRANE], [JAS. DACBE. . i FBIDAY, MAY 7. | WALNUT PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.' J j THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms* j Fort-street, on Friday, 7lh instant, at- It r o'clock, j . j One of Zleglor's Celebrated Pianofortes (tri chord), in Handsome Walnut Ca°e; i"& Couches, Chairs, Mirrors, Tables, Pio- I lures, Carpet, Books, Fire-irons, Chef- ,1 fonicra, Lamps, Clocks, Iron and Wooi £ Bedsteado, Mntti-HSSOH.iFtindsand Toilet- O ware. shelves. Gas Office Stove, Larga til Boiler, Cooking Stoves, General House- I ludd Furniture, &c. M- Also, W '. Desks, Forms, etc. ;=$ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, -\ || Auctioneers, w S d _. if [Continued on Fourth Page.] ;}