South British Insurance Company.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING,

THE fifteenth half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the South British Insurance Company was held this afternoon at the office, Queen-street, Captain Daldy, Chair man of Directors, presiding;. About thirty gentlemeu were present. The manager (Mr A. Boardman) read the following report and balance-sheet, printed copies of which were distributed in the room :—

The Directors have the pleasure of pla cing before the Shareholders the [following Statement of Accounts for the fifteenth half-year of the Company s business, ended 29th"February last. The Income from Fire and Maiine Premiums has been £.§1,335 14s. 5d.; from Investments, £5,523 10j. 3d.; Transfer Fees, £5 55.; total, £67,214 9s. Sd; which, added to £4,051 o*. 9J-, brought forward from previous half-year, makes a total of £71,2£5 10s. sd. The total Expen diture has been : —L'"iic and Marine Losses, paid atd out .standing at the close of the books, £30,909 15s. Sd.; Re-insurances, £14,436195.; Commissions, Salaries, Prin ting Advertising, and General Charges, £lf 57Gls id.; making £55,922 IGs.; and, with £5,000 Dividend paid, £63,922 165.; leaving a balance of £7,343 3s. 5d., from ■which your Directors recommend payment of a Dividend at the rute of teu per cent, per annum. If the Dividend recommended be sanctioned by the Shareholders, it will be payable at the Head Ollice of the Com pany ou Wednesday, the fourteenth instant, at 10 o'clock a.m., and at Branches on receipt of adricea. It will be the duty of this meetiug to appoint two Auditors, in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esq?., who retire according to the Articles of Association, but who are eligible, and ofler themselves for re-election. For the Board of Directors. Wm. c. Daldy, Chairman. Auckland, April 12th, 18S0. PBOFIT AND LOS 3 ACCOUNT. Dr. £ 3. d. To Dividend No. 11. raid .. .. 5,000 0 0 ~ Fire and Marine Losses, paid and outstinding 30,809 15 8 „ Re-Insurances, Aunts' Commis sions. Salarioi, Printing, xc. 25.013 0 i „ Tolialanco 7,313 3 5 £71,205 10 5 as- a s.d. By Balance from last half-year .. 1,051 9 0 „ Fire and Marine Premiums .. C 1.355 It 5 „ Interest received and aecrced .. 5,523 10 3 „ Transfer Fees 5 5 0 £71,205 19 5 BALANCE-SHEET. Dr. £ s, d. £ S. d. To Capital. .. .. 1,000.000 0 0 Uncalled .. 000,000 0 0 ICO.OOO 0 0 „ Reserve Fund 70,000 0 0 „ Unpaid Dividend* 82 19 3 ~ Accounts owing by tho Com pany 6,G32 13 0 „ Unpaid Loifsey Account.. .. 5,408 0 0 ~ Baianco 7.313 3 5 Total £189,167 0 S Cr. £, B. d. £ s. d. By Investments, viz.:— .Landed Property and Loans on Mortgage .. 01,CC3 7 G Slock in Public Companies, L o a n 8 on' Do bonturcs, &c. .. 73,023 10 1 16-1,680 17 7 ~ Balance at Agencies .. 12,16115 7 ~ Accounts owing to tho Com pany 5.273 15 10 „ Oflice tfurnlturo and Stationery 2.037 5 3 ..Cashinßatk 5,301 6 5

£189,-IG7 0 S

Wo havo examined tto above lialance-shcot and Profit;and Loss Acconnt, together with tho vouche.'S and accounts, and wo are of opinion that ihe iialnnce-sheot contains all the particulars required by the Artielea oC Associa tion ; and that it is correct, nnd exhibits a lull and true statoment of tho Company's affairs. John Bnotß lAnfliinw T. Leigh Win ru / AucUtor3«

Auckland, April 6,1550. The Chairman in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said that the directors met the shareholders ■with much greater satisfaction now than on the last occasion, because then the balance-sheet showed that they wore not in a position to pay fully a dividend out of the profits, and they had therefore to take £1,000 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose. The present balauce-sheet not only indicated that the funds were amply siiflicient to justify them in declaring the usual divideut hut large enough also to leave a substantial balance. As this s was only a half yearly meeting there was jiot much for him to say, but there weio points in the accounts to ■which he might direct their attention. The fire and marine '-losses during the last six months had bocn much lesß than they were during the preceding half year, aud had it not b<.eu for the uufor timate loss of the Knowsley Hall, there ■would have been £6000 more to their pro fits. However, this was one of the inci dental chances or risks to which insurance companies were naturally subj ct. From the report it would be seen that the ex penses had absorbed upwards of £13,000, and perhaps a little explanation was needed in regard lo the fact ina»muc'i ss the sum •was iv excess of that which had been paid during the last two year?. In view of a seeming diminution in the business, the shareholders would naturally enquire the reason ot this. It was due, then, princi pally to the enormous reductions which had been made in the rate of premium?, and to the excessive competition which had pre vailed betweenthe various companies. A. larger business had been done in the number of policies taken, though the receipts were smaller, and there fore the working expenses had been greater than usual. In Anckland the rates of pre miums had been reduced 100 percent, while some companies had actually accepted them at rates which ruled in Melbourse, a city •which had the most splendid water supply in the Australian Colonies. He hoped that this would now cease, and that a re turn would be made to a fair and equitable rate of insurance fair and equitable alike to both inmrers and lusurauce Companys. He trusted that this explanation would prove satisfactory. The revenue had boon about £5000 less thau it was for the corres ponding pc iod of last year, but the recent excessive competition fully a countedfor tbia ■while it was encouraging to know diat their business was steadily increasing. There was another matter that had assisted to cause this reduction in the receipts. The directors had seen it wise to materially reduce the amounts held in respect of sing c bottoms, for experience had taught them the folly of having too large a sum on one bottom. They, there fore, took stens to re-insure. There were signs abroad that the excessive competition to which reference had been made would soon stop. In some places it was still going, notably in Australia, but in this colony there was a desire abroad to establish the rates to such a fair basis as -would enable the various com panies to pay reasonable dividends to their shareholders, who would thus leccive a proper return for their capital. He would also draw attention lo the investments which stood at a much less sum than they had previously, but on the other hand their debts were much less in amount also. "When the heavy debts fell due the directors had not cared to distress those to whom money had been lent by calling it in at once but revised it in other ways. The debt thus contrasted had now been almost wiped off. After referring to the item, £30,000 for lossc, and remarking en passant that the business of the pas' six weeks had been of a very favourable character, the gentleman dwelt upon the Increasing value of the Com pany's property in the various centres of population, and the large revenue which might be expected to accrue therefrom He also commented in complimentary t-rms upon the excellent maDner in which the accoudts had hern kept at the several branches, and the studied attention •which the directors. officers, aud agents alike had paid to the JCompany'd operations. He was sure that their officers would compare very favour ably with those of any ether Company. He concluded by moving the adoption of the report aad balance-sheet. J The motion was seconded by Mr Tiniie, and agreed to neni con. Mr Barstow moved the re-election of Messrs J. Batger and T. L. White as auditors, which was seconded by Mr N. Sims and carried.

On the motion of Mr B. C. B itstow a hearty vote of thanks was accorde 1 tbe Chairman, the directors, the officer?, and the agente of the Co. for their conduct ot its business.

The Chairman and the manager returned thanks.

This was all the business

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

; (Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., Judge.) i The regular sitting of this Court was held j to-day, when the following cases were dis j posed of.

Short v. Kiccol and Wars.—Ciaim £55.—Mr Tyler and Mr Cooper appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr E. Hesketh for the defendant.—This case was fully heard last Court day, when counsel for tho defendant having been heard the case stood adjourned till to-day, in order that the plaintiff's counsel might reply.-Mr Tyler submitted that the defence had not been made out,aud that the plaintiff had succeeded in establish ing his case, aud was proceeding to argue further, when His Honor stated that he was satisfied that the plaintiff was entitled to judgment, and haaving caiefuily stated the facts as disclosed in the evidence, said, that in his opinion, there could be no ;donbt, both by the fact of the agreement entered into byNicchols & Ware, and also by their con duct independent of the agreement, they became co-partners iv tho adventnre, aud as legal incident to svich partnership he held that each hud the power to pledge the credit of the firm, for things necessary for the vse of the firm, and as tonnage of some size was admittedly necessary for the business, the charter of the Marion must be taken as necessary for tho business, at all events, as aguiust the plaintilif who had no knowledge of any agreement en the part of Nlccol to supply the cutters. Judgment for the plaintiff, £55, costs, £7 13s.

Chas. P. Jukes v. Jas. Macky.— Claim, £08 Is, judgment summons.—Mr Armstrong appeared for plaintiff, and stated that ho had written to Mr Macky, requesting him to make an oii'er, but had received no reply. Mr Armstrong requested the Court to grant an adjournment of the case for two mouths, which was granted. Uacgue ahd Company y. Jas. Ford.— Claim, £92 11s 6d, floods supplied. Judg ment for plan tiff with costs. H. 0. C. Biggs, jvh,, v. Joiin Lamb. — Claim, ilOOdamages.—Mr Lnskappeared for plaintiff, and stated the ca?o. The action arose on account of some damage done to the pleasure boat Pinafore belonging to de fendant, ou the 13th January last. On the previous day a raft of logs had been brought from Rivcrhead and anchored oll'the Break water. At noou of same day, the wind lining, the logi broke loose and had to be re-attached by master or mate of the Scotch man. The plaintiff, who fouud the wind rising, pioceeded to look after the yauht, for tlie purpose of making her more! secure. For sou'e reasons the vessel broke from her mooring?, and drifted ashore at the old Breakwater, where she struck alongside the baths. Subsequently the logs which were moored there washed ashore one after another into the corner, smashing the mast of the vessel and doing other damage.— In the morniug the logs were again moored, but the wind having again arisen, the logs again broke loose and lodging on the top of the vessel rendered her such a wreck that she could not bo repaired. Evidence was then taken and Mr li. O. C. Biggs, jun., being sworn deposed : I am a clerk in Auckland, and am plaintiff in the present action. In January last owned the yacht Pinafore. On the 20th January the yacht was moored about 200 yards off the Railway Wharf. There was a fixed mooring laid down to which a buoy was atashed, and the vessel was iixed thereto by a galvanised iron chain. The weather on the day in question was threatening, with wind from the N.E. Was not alarmed for the safety of tho yacht;. Went on beard at 7.30 in the evening. Was thenjul n\ I let out more chain and passed the chain through the shackles again. I then ieft. When on board the yacht I noticed a raft of logs lying to tho East of my boat, at a distance of over a quarter of a mile. (YVit gess here drew the relative positions of the yacht nnd logs when he first saw them.) The vessel was anchored about 200 yards oil' either breakwater. About half-past 9 o'clock next morning, when proceeding towards the wharf, I met gentleman. In the corner we fouud a number of logs and pieces of a broken vessel. Kocognised the fittings of the vessel as that belonging to the yacht Pinafore. The tide was then high. When the tide went down I found the vessel underneath a square lojj aboi t Git, In diameter. The deck was forced down, and the vessel was a complete wreck. Had the vessel examined by Mr Joshua ltcynolds, thj builder. He said she could not be repaired. The wreck was then put iuto the hands of Messrs Coehranc and Son, when it brought £•20. Had the vessel for three months. The total cost was £130. Witness was then examined at great length by counsel for defendant, but held to the evidence already given.—Captain Burgess, Harbourmaster, gave evidence as follows : I am Chief Har bourmaster of Auckland. According to General Govtrnment "JGazette " published in 1577, the regulations laid down for mooring timber on the Mechanics' Bay side of the harbour stated, that timber should be moored ou the east side of intake, between Railway Wharf and shore of St. George's Bay. On seeing my timbor outside of "defined limits it is my duty to have it removed, and if possible to proceed against the offenders. On the night of the 20th Jan. the weather was stormy. Was not aware of the present accident. _ At 10 o'clock in the morning found the timber as before indicated. The yacht wa3 among the logs. The water was quite smooth in the corner, the wind having shifted. 1 reported the ca«e to the Harbour Board, who gave me instructions to take proceed ings. The act of leaving a raft of logs with the wiud as it was on that night, endangered small vessels in the vicinity. The lo£j3 were fastened by a chain, which was run through a hole, which was bored to the end of the logs.— To Mr Hesketh : With a north-east wind the raft was not in a safe position, as it might knock down the whole of the Baths. Knew the yacht Pinafore. She would re quire a half-inch mooring chain. I prefer the black chain to the galvanised, as the latter is more brittle. A boat should have about six fathoms of chain when in such a position as the Pinafore was. To Mr Lusk : Among persons of ordinary knowledge, it is a matter of opinion as to whether one large chain is equal to two of half its size. To Mr Hesketh: All decked vessels are required to have some one iv charge.

(Left sitting),

Archbishop Steins at Newton.

His Grace Archbishop Steins, m company with, the Very Rev. Father Walter Me- Donald, visited St. Franci3 De Sale's Church yesterday. There was a very large number present, the Church being crowded (o the doors. After 11 o'clock mass an address was presented to His Grace by Mr E. C. Greenwood on behalf of the congregation. It read as follows : — "Address presented by the parishouers of St. Francis de Salea Church, Newton, to the Most Reverend Walter Steins, S.J., Archbishop, Bishop of the Diocese of Auck land, New Zealand. May it plea?o your Grace,—The parishoners of this church beg most respectfully to express their feelings of gratitude and joy at seeing you in their midst. Your presence here affords us an opportunity of returning our heartfelt thanks to your Grace for having created this district into a parish, under the guidance of a resident clergyman. This step is entirely in consonance with our own wishes, and its beneficial effects are already visibla in the increased attendance at religious services, a larger number of children present at cate chetical instruction, and the general advance mentof thebestinterests of our holy religion, thereby testifying to the wisdom of your Grace's choice in selecting our jood pastor, the Rev. Father Downey, as spiritual direc tor oE the parish. As your Grace will per ceive, the accommodation afforded by the church of Sc. Francis de Sales is altogether inadequate to the wants of the congrega tion. In respectfully calling your Grace's attention to this matter, we would give ex pression to a hope that such remedial ac tion will be taken as will meet the require ments of this large and rapidly-growing district. Praying Almighty God fn tl is goodness may'long preserve your Grace in health and strength to preside over the affairs of this diocese, we humbly beg to subscribe ourselves, on behalf of the parishoners, your Grace's most obedieut and dutiful child.en in Christ. (Signed by) R C. Greenwood, P. Haslam, James Warm sley, James Clark, F. Greene A. Branni e-an O. Mahon, F. Larkias, W. F. Clifton, P. Brophy, members of committee, M. Con uolly, Secretary "

In the afternoon a meeting of pnnsh foneers wns held, Father Downer presiding, when resolutions were carried to the eilect that a larger and more commodious church should ba built, the present building beiDR inadequate to the requirement-? of the con gregation. A committee was also appointed for the purpose of reporting on suitable sites, which will be submitted on Sunday. A vote or thanks to the chair was passed aud the meeting separated.

Supreme Court.—This Day.

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Richmond,

and a common jury.) SENTENCES ON riUSOXERS.

Ilia Honor paid that he would pass sen tence upon the several prisoners, who had passed their trials, to-morrow (Tuesday) morning,

The jury were then empanuelled, Mr Horace Dean, foreman.

ALLEGED IHDECENT ASSAULT,

William Montgomery was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with com mitting an indecent assault upon Hani Kopi ou tho 11th March, and otherwise ill-treating her at the Bay of Islands, and to which the prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Hesketh appeared in defence. Mr Brookfield, before opening for the prosecution, asked that boys might be direc ted to leave the Court.

Ilia Honor gave the order accordingly, and the Court was cleared of juveniles. Mr Biookfiold then explained the few facts of the case and called the witnesses.

Mr Brown, Native Interpreter, occupied his ollicial position between tho Court aud the prisoner. Hani Kopi, married woman, deposed that she was the wife of William Kopi, of Marsh's settlement, near Kawi Kawi. On tho 11th March she was there selling peaches. Called at prisoner's house. Her companion had melons. Saw prisoner. That was the iirst time she had seen him. The prisoner said, " You like the kai kai; it is sjood." lie then asked her and her companion into the house. Weut iv and sat on a stool by the door. Ellenor dab on the opposite side. Prisoner sat near her by the table ; he gave her bread aud butter. He than sat beside her, put a question to her, aud offered her half-a-crown; she re plied no, bud, wicked ; ho then seized her by her hair, aud attempted to take liberties. She called out, her companion rushed forward and tried to pull her away; her garment fell oil', Witness here described her dress which was torn (produced). Prisoner persisted iv holding her and tore her petticoat. We got away and my boy told constable O'Connor, a European at Kawa K'awa, interpreted. Went,with the consthli!" to prisoner's house and pointed him (.: t from several others. When he assault; d her he had a cleau face; afterwards his face was dark with coat dust.

Cross-examined by Mr Ilesketh : sold her peaches to a woman ; prisoner bought her companion's peaches and melons. Eramx Seka Whero, a married native woman, deposed to accompanying the last witness to prisoner.) house. She then described the place almost in the same words as those of Hani.

Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh : he invited us in, aud we went in, he gave us bread aud butter, cut it himself, it was not accidental. Hani did not Ray if lie did not give hoot she would tell the policeman ; he waa no good. To Mr Brookfield: there were several Europeans about the whare, but could not say whether Mr Williams was there. Michael Connor, stationed at Kawa Kawa, hail known the pvosecutrix for two years, she w;is a respectable person, and not iv the habit of drinking at hotels. He then gave evidencoof the arrest of prisoner. There were two men coming out of the whare. Prosecutor pointed out the prisoner as the man who had assaulted her. He charged the prisoner ; ho replied, I Only took hold of her hands in fun.

Cross-examined by Mr Hcsketh : have known the prisoner for six months as a worker in the mine, always regarded him as an industrious man.

This was the case for tho prosecution. Mr Hesketh briefly addressed the jury, and said ho intended to call two witnesses for the defence, Simpson and Wheeler. Thomas Simpson deposed that he was an engine driver, at Kawakawa, knew Mont gomery, remembered the dealing for peaches. Prisoner bought a kit of peaches and water melons of the woman and paid 2s fir them. The women wanted to go iuto the house, but were not permitted. They had sonic bread and butter, they sat oue each side of the doorway, he left for the engine house to attend to tho engine. They roue to go, wheu Montgomery put his right arm around the pro*ecutrix and laugh ing, said, you are not going ofl'iu that way 1 Tht! woman next sat upon the ash heap and went on eating bread and butter; could sec all that happened, the engine shed Was about 10 yards from prisoners hou3e, saw no sculiling, three of them lived iv the house himself, Williams, nnd Montgomery. He was present when tho Maori women and Constable came in. Donovon asked the woman which was tho muu who had inter fered with her, she pointed to Montgomery aud said he was the man.

(Left Sitting.)

THE "MAD PORT" AND THE POETRY-SMITTEN WIDDY.

Brian Burns was charged before Justice Kelly with being drunk and noisy in a house in Baxter-street, and it was also intimated by the complainant that he was in all probubility v little cracked. Mr. Burns was considerably out at the knees and elbows, and his shirt seemed as if it ought to be the identical tsvo napkins sewed together, which belonged to the second most foitunate of Sir John FalstafFs country troopers. Mrs. Donovan, the complainant, is a little woman who keeps one of those " hole in the wall" shanties which purport to sell the best of good liquors at five cents aglaas, and it appeared in evidence that Mr Bums had ventured no further in her favour, for when she began to remind him of the " live cents a glass " part of the ceremony, he went into a blaze of indignation aud let the arrows of his wrath ily around him like a Jeu de joie of Congreve rockets. "Faix your honour," continued Mrs Donovan, at the conclusion of a long drawn out story of her woes, "he dhrank me brandy wi'd as little compunction as if it was nothing but ditch wather, for the divil a sup or a pint an' a half he left behind him to sarve auo'her customer."

Justice : Did he take it by force ? Mr Donovan : Musha, no, your honor; but he went on like a play aether, until I thought he was rai?in' the divil, and bad win to me if 1 was'nt afraid to say a single word, until the sorra dhrops was left in the bottle. Iv thruth, yer honor if he's not a witch or the old boy, or something in that line, I thiuk he must be out of his seven sinse?.

I cay. my Lord, as quick as winding The liquor was not worth the drinking : And charge the hag I have my ejoa on With selling drußs that's worse than poison,

Mrs Donovan : That's the way he went on when he was dhriuking up all my beau ful brandy, widout paying for it, yer Honor. Be the hokey, you blackguard, if you call me a hag again, I'll smash your ugly mug into smithereens.

Beware. <?ood woman, say not so, .And we'll be Irleuda before wo ro ; Though much X fear jour liquor horrid Will drive a holo out through my forehead.

Mrs Donovan : The deuce mind ye, or anybody that spaiks in such outlandish lan guage as that. Yer Honor, dear, do you thiuk he got it all out Iv a bog, or is it cracked wicl larnin' he is ? Justice : What are you, Burns? Bums : A man my lord, from hat to shoe ; Kiesh, blood, and banes, tho same as you.

Justice : I mean, what's your business £

Burns : My business? Bah ! I scorn tho name, My business is to so-k for fame ! The mnsca Sir, are my delight, 1 tioo them ali from morn tili nignt; Come, swret Urauia, heavenly maid, Oh, como to thino own Burns' aid. Justice :No humbugging, sir; how do you get your bread ? Burns :

My bread, Sir, oh, my answer's rips ; I live on suction like tho snipe I mean a woodcock but you know The rhyme siyß snipe, so let it go.

Justice : Give over rhyming, sir, and tell me plainly where do you live ?

Burns : When the sun is bright nnd hot, All around I seek my lot. Lolling iv sequestered nook, Listening to the bubbling brook. Or Bcorninp; blankets, sheet, or ruff, Snoozing in the park bo snux; Jlut this cold weather 'tis my plan To live, my lord, where best 1 can. Justice : Speak in prose. Burns : Iwil, my lord-by a'l the gods, t mean no harm, but whero's the odd 3, O, blest Urania, come alon^ ; And give my lord a soul for song.

Mr Donovan : The Lord help the poor craytbur, but I believe be wanti a, strait waistcoat, worse nor my brandy. Your honor, darliut, I'll forgive him the brandy, and the braking of me chares, but I think it'd be a charity to have him put somewhere that it'd bring him to his raisin, and pi-event him from spakin' in such un- Ghristian language. Burns '•

Thus am I doomed, where'er I go, iily jewels bjiorc swine, to throw.

Mr Donovan : You blackguard, if you call me a swine, I'll make you pay for the brandy, if ye were as mad as a March

Justice : Doe 3 any one here know this man 1

Policeman: Yes Sir, I do, he is called the " mad poet," aud is always drinking brandy and talking nonsense ; he does nothing for a living, and lives nowhere; i believe he coald'nt speak like another man if he tried.

Burns : Tig true, I am boforo my time, lror all mon yofc uliall spoak in rhymo. ?Jy lord, I am no cheat, for see The proofs of my tnio poetry. My hat, with all tho crown bout in, My troiuerloonn not worth a pin; iViy coat delicient of a skirt; And with at least but half a fhirt; Avid then my thirst for brandy—suro You want no more—tho proof is pure.

Justice : I believe you're a better poet than a man, but your doggerel can't save you—l must commit you as a vagrant. Burns : O shades of Homer—Milton—O! And must I to the treadmill go?.

Justice : No. Homer and Shnkospcar say that you need only be sent to stone breaking. Burns :

Oh. Mrs Donovan, bo kind, liut If you kill, why, I'm resigned,

Mrs 7Jonovan : 'Pon me soul, ycr honor, I'm almost sorry for bringing him here, for afther all there's something nice about his manner ov thraiteu' tho King's English.

Bums : Oh poutry, a £od thou art, For soothing down a woman's heart, Oh, lady, Ukcllnot amis*, For here 1 thank you with a ki.s.

Mra DonoTan : Well, now, that I might'ut sin, but if that isn't the height of assurance. Yer honor, won't yer forgive him, aud I'll take him home, and give him his breakfast, an' see what I can make ov him.

Justice : Mrs Donovan, are you a maid or a manied woman ?

Mrs Donovau : Nayther, yer honor, but I'm a widely, <atul a snug one, too, the Lord be praised and all his mercies. Justice : I thought so ; but you may go, and take your poet alon^ with you. Mrs Donovan : I thank ycr honor kindly ; but faix now yees nccd'nt bo lailiu' for I manes no harm.

So let them langh—who cares—tho day is mlii", For poalry and beauty tako tho shine. On, lady, on, nor wasto tho precious hours, But let us luiaton to umbrosial bowers, Aud so saying the immortal poet and poetry-smitten " Widely " Donovan made themselves scarce. —" Boston Pilot."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRJL 1% 1880



" Gh, yes, wait till Christmas," snarled the youthful scion, " that is always the way; If 1 want a new sic), wait till Christmas ; a pair of skates, wait tili Christinas. I waited last year, and I didu't got sled or skates either. Nothing but a book with a red cover and a little '>aby card with verses onto it. Chiistm is is a fraud. B >ys never get nothing they want." They were sitting together Sunday eve ning, with an album or two between them, when she pleasantly asked, " llow would you like to have my mother live with you ?" In just fifteen seconds he had his hat half, way over his face, and was boltinc; through the gate,



Professor Taylor, champion skater, and Lillie, Queen of Skates, will give the iirst of a series of performances in the Choral Hall on Monday evening.



Wanted- WANTED, the Ladies and a tew ot the Sensible Men to rend tho largo lot of Fresh ItarKims'la Dam pier's now Advertisc mont in tlio 3rd colmnn lth pngo. ANTKD, two good Boot Machinist?, —G. H. YopnK, Hlgh-Btrect. ANTED, an intelligent Jj O y from 14 to 16, to do errands and nmko himself Renorally ueoful.—C. DeLsau's Shirt Manu factory, Durham-strcot corner of Albert-it ivi-t. ANTISD, an Errand lioy.—D. Evitt, OuunaaUcr, 211, Qucon-street, opposite Market House WANTED, Apprentices, Improvers, and Aasißtants to tho Dross ana Mantlo making.—Kosa Templo, Princes-street. \&7 ANTED, immediately, a Wet Nurse, V r —For address, apply oillco of this paper. WANTED, a strong Lad to attend to orders and make hitrißelf generally useful.—Apply to ltoovoa, Butohor, Victoria street. WANTED, a respectable Girl.—Apply to Mrs J. M. Brigbani, corner of Har diuizo and Graham streetH. WANTED immediately, v Cook for schooner ' Advanco ;' must bo a pledged total ab.itnlnor.—App'y on hoard to-morrow moruing, Hail way Wharf. _ \R7ANTKI), a practical Hairdresser.— V V Apoly at ouco, Partrldgo and Woollams, Queea-bt eet. WANTED, a Handyman.— Apply Jj'lug stall'Hotel. North Shore. \feV ANTED, a Boy, from 12 to U years V V of nßO.—Apply to Mr Toliy, Jeweller, No. HI, Viciorla-btrfut. ANTED, Men to split rails.—Apply to D. Gouk, oppoi-ito de-works. WANTED, a First-class Laundiymaid. —Mrs Davidson, Star Hotel. X\[ ANTE D, a respectable" Wash or- V V woman ; must have nood roforonccs.— Mrs Drown, sth HotißO past Mr Baxter's, Uroco", KaraiiKuhupo Hoad. WANTED, a Young Man to deliver Hoods and assist In a storo in Wnikato — 4pply Messrs Paiorson & Co., Queon-sticet. \Sf ANTKD, a l'ariiiuii for the country.— TT Apply Wharf J [Qtol, on Tuesday, 13th. ANTED, by Two Men (newly ar rlTcd), Situations on a farm ; both can milk, plough ami do general farm work.—Apply Mr Spcakuao, Carlton Hoad, Nowmarkot. T^7"ANTED, a Respectable Girl to assist V V in housework.—Mra Morrisori, Knrai\ galiapc Head. XXT A NTED, Four Good Carpenters.— V V Apply I{. Rcdfern, Photographer, Qucon stroet. VtXAN'i'EL), a gcnFleninu of ability and ¥ ¥ good power of advocacy to Unnvss* tho Townof \ncklaudfor theNowiZ-jaland Accident Inmiranco Company ; auiplo roiuunoration to a Biiitablo porßon.—Apply personally to tho Man ager, N, 25, Insurance uuiidinw. Y^TANTED, a good General Servant for T T K])som.— Apply to Mr J. Jumoa, corner of O'Connell and Sliortland-Btroot. AN TED.Ts gooirT'lckandShovclinoM; also, Two Carters and a Hoy accustomed to hors '3.—Apply at once, Taylor and liunuhcr, Hcniiorsori'd Mill. ' W7ANTED to Sell, 50 dozen Doigta- VV lons'a ladies Kid Gloves (PnrH Priz > Modal, ISM, 18C-2, and ISiU), tho b st iv the city, very superior. Ladies, look at my oUidi1 ailvertisemunt In Ist pago.—W. Kyro, Knnis kilien lJ.ou.se, Victoria-street. WANTED, a .Situation by a (shoeing and General-smith. — Apply "K.H.," Post-oflloo, Ouohunga. WANTED lo Let, an 8-otalled Stable, in tho city.—Apply A. Maokle, Koyiil Standard CarriuKO and Spring Factory. Durhauv btreot. __^_^________ WAX TED, ;i Situation by a domeati catod yourg person. Can teach young children, nnd Is willing to mako herael f kouc raliy useful.—Addres3 L.M., Star UlHce. \TS7"ANTED, Tenders (labour) for Build : v t ing House at Komuera, to Saturday, tho 17ih, in 12 o'ciook.- James Wrigloy, Archi tect. _ WANTED KNOWN. The Stuck of Earthenware, China, Glass, &c, at tho Shop in Victoria-street, six doors above Albert street, is being cleared out at very low pricei", for a shoit time only. Tho proprietor giving.up businogg. WANTED, Private Apartments (Bed room and Sitting-room) with BoarJ.— Address, " Box Ba, General Post-oilico." WANTED, Purchasers for Secondhand Books. All leading works.—Dirton, Pitt street, opposite Woaleyan Church. WANTED, Ponsonby Ratepayers who think they get nothing for thoir monoy to loak at tho Koad-maklng in Saraßoid street. ANTED KNOWN, Thrashing done dally; alao, Matches bought In lar«o quantltiou.—Apply to Bluebeard, tho weH-kno wu wife-thrasher. cv Newton Koad. WANTED, Agricultural .Employment by a Total abstaining Married Couple, middle-aged, accustomed to farm work. W lfo can man»ge dairy, milk, wash, and sew. Desire to locate near a piaoe of worship and a school for their three children. — Address Terence Crooks, Star Office, Auckland. WANTED, "2 or 3 Young Men as Hoarders; healthy position; within a few minutes of Banks, Post Office, &o.; terms moderate; every comfoit.—Apply J.P.S., Star Oflloe. WANTED KNOWN.—Hoard aud He sidenco for two rpspactablo young Men at Newmarket.—Apply Mrs Grico, Nowmarket. ANTED, a Black Eetricvor Dor, with Registered Collar on for 1880. taken or strayed from Roth's Public Baths on tho 2nd April. Whoever found with will bo prosecuted ANTED to Let, a Two-storey iiouse, with shop ; water laid on. Also, a Furnished Bed-roem, Sitting room and Kitchen, every con-venienoo, low rent. — Apply at tho Cheap Furniture Mart, Viotorla-Dtreot East. ANTED KNOWN. —For dyspepsia and tho aoveror forms of ind'igrstion, Robley'o Digestive Moal, either in porridge or Bread(when properly cooked) is tho best remedy known, and never fails to give relief. Alfo, Robloy's Farinaceous Fcod for Infanta ; superior to anything imported. Rohloy's t elf-Raising Flour, for scouee, pantry, Sec— J. Robloy, 25, Groy-strcct. ANTED KNOWN.-Great Bargains at the DedwoDd Storo, Ponsonby. Clearing out Cash Salo of Groceries, fee., at and under coat price, for Ono Week, commencing Monday, 12th instant. Beintimo. VRTaNTED KNOWN, Cheap 'limber T T can now bo Purchared at tho Yards of D. Goldia, Albert-street, close to Dock. Ho having purchased between 3U0.000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous torma, will bo prepared to give customera tho benefit of his purchane^ ANTTd KNOWN, tho Auckland Timber Company havo oa hanfl eueh laivo stocks of timber of every descrlpt'on, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, thoy aro compollod to sell. Now is tho time to bui'.d. Prosent prices can only continue until the heavy stocks aro Fold. Job lots of second clas3. Face cuts, S aba, &c. !-"irewood 23 Cd per load. Sawdust and shavings r.o. ;jriin3 k n o w n. Owing to numerous Purchases lately, I am obliged to let tho Publio have tho benefit of my Laiyo Stock of Boots and Shoos, at a real sacri (lea. Come early and stcuro for yoursolvos the Hnrgains. Pest value in Gents', Ladies', and Children's Boots, ever known in Auokland, at the shop of W. Johpaton. Victoria-street. WANTED to Sell, New Waftgonettes, ?V Buggies of various descriptions, New aui Second-hand Bakers' Carts ; also, v. Second hand Spring < art.—A. Mackio. Hoyal Standard CavrUgu a'.;<i Spring l'>ctory__^Hir_a__.-Etrcot ! WANTED to Kent for a term, a Five or t'ix-roDined Homo, with moderate area of ground, within two miles o£ Auckland. Good supply of water indUpensible. Sit-J command ing view of I'iagsUil preferred. — Address, stating description und terms, U. O. Montroso, Evening Stak Ulllee. \STANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and V V ton i:ave to hand BuildiDg 'limber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingloa, Hcuse Lilocks, PailinKS, Poets, Kails, and Firewood in their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end of Hobson street. N.B.—The increasing demand for White Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply.



Wanted. X%T AN T E i> KNOWN, T ? 1"O TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on peraonal security, re-payabla by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NKUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office. 165 Quwn-Ht.. opposite Savings Bank. \sr a n t"¥ d r^Ttnrw^ a first-oUisa Stook of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are tho distiiigulshing.featurea of " Tlio Panthoon." J. FOPD, TaUor. 166. Queen-streei. PARTNERSHIP.— A Busiuess Man of long and extonsive experience in this Colony and Australia, is desirous of a Partner ship in an established Wholesale importing or Manufacturing Business, where his active ser vices and capital would bo useful and profitably employed. Principals only treated with. Com munications strictly confidential. — Address, " Z.," Box 16, Post-ofllce, Ducedm, THE advertiser, who is anxious to secure a quiet home and competent instruction in the elementary branohes of education and music, is desirous of finding a lady who will bo.rd and teach her for six months (certain) in Auckland. Sho can give excellent references as to her respectability, and will pay six months in advance.— lloply, staling terms, to Miss A.B.C , Postofflee, Wellington. O SHIP-OWNERS, AGENTS, AND CAPTAINS.—Wanted to Charier, a V(ssol to load Bauik Timber from Makarau, Kaipara Harbour, to Timaru.— Addreis or apply to Mr Robert Martin, Waitemata Hotel, Auckland. O "WAREHOUSEMEN, Drapers, &c. —A Gentleman of largo Colonial, as well as English oxperieuco, is open to an engagement. Would undertake to manure a business; first class references,—Addresss "Box 165," Post office, Auckland. Ecclesiastical. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUN DAY-SCHOOL, THE ANNUAL SOIREE In connoct'on with tho above will take place in tlio School-room, Pitt-street, T O-M ORKOW (TUESDAY). Tea on tho table at G. 30 p.m. After tho Tea, a Public Meeting will bo hold in the Church above, when a Report and Balance-shoet will bo presontod, nnd Addresses delivered br Rev. H. Dewsoury, Uov. R. Taylor, and other friends. Chair to bo taken by Mr Thomas Buddie. Iromnonpferv. 1A PER CENT. -| (\ CASH DISCOUNT (TO REDUCE STOCK) ALLOWED TO PURCHASERS OK rriABLE TJ-NIVKS ± ABliK IVNIYK3 I.^ORKS, 1 ORKS. SPOONS, P_C. POONrf, OuC. J. & J. D ICKE=V' 230, QUEEN-STREET, 230. Drapery- A GOOD REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTHS' CLOTHING At PiiiLLirs' Mart : We Buy in tho BEST and CHEAPEST Houses ia England and the Colonies for Cash, and consequently aro in a position to SISIJJ LOWER than any other House; AND DEFY COMPETITION ! s.d. Men's Hkavy Tweed Trousers .. .. 12 6 Splendid Trousers and Vhst .. .. 21 0 Heavy Tweed Coats „ 13 0 Black Cloth Coats 12 C „ Trousers 13 C Vests 5 G Overcoats, to the hools 25 6 Pilot Jackets 32 6 Fine Heavy Blanks-TS (perpair) .. .. 13 G Oilskin Coats 10 6 Macintosh Coats 10 6 Boys'and Yonths'Suits 17 G Knickerbocker Suits 7 G Flannel Shirts .. .. „ .. 1 G „ Trawers 0 G Good Working Shirts 1 C Fine Heavy Braver Ulster Coats, down to tho heela 27 6 A Large Assortment of BOYS' & YOUTHS' CLOTHING, WINTER COATS, MACINTOSHES, Etc., Etc, etc. PHILLIPS' M.A R T I QUKBN-STHKKT



Meetings. ODGE REMEMBRANCE, No. I. ORDER OF I,OYAL UNITED FEItND?. 1 he Quarterly Meeting of this Lodge will bo heli) in tho Lodvc room, Insurance Building?;,on WKONKSDAY KVENING next, April 14th, at ".SO o'e'ock. Tho Secretary will bo in attendance from 7.15 to receive Contributions, etc All Members ab:eat with'.ut apologies will be fined. THOMAS BAKEWHLL, Sccreta- y. milE ANNUAL MEETING of the JL Onehunga Branch of tho British and Foreign Hiblo Society will be held in the Masonic Hall, OnshuiiKa, on WEDNESDAY, 11th April, at 7.30. Addresses will bo given by tho ltev. J. I. Evans (Asent of the Society) and other clergymen and friends. A collection will be made in aid of the funds of tho Society. WORKING MEN'S POLITICAL ASSOCIATION. A Meeting of the Committee will be held TO-MOKHOW (Tuesday), at half-past seven, in tho Temperance Hall School-room. J. FAWCUS, Secretary. gT A R OF AUCKLAND. REBECCA LODGE, 1.0.0. F. All Members of the above Lodge arc requested to moot for tho disposal of Business at the Lodge-room, Insurance Bu ldingj on TO-MOK RO W (Tuesday) KVfiNING, at 7.30 snarp. By ordor N,G. SMILY RAWLING3, Secretary. DANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Nctico ia horoby given that tho HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of tho Pro prietors of this Bank will bo held at tho Bank iDg-houso in Auckland on THURSDAY, tho 22nd day of April next, at noon, for tho urpase of receiving tho Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may bo brought before tho meeting. By ordor o£ the Boaid of Dircctora. D. L MURDOCH, General Manager, Auckland, 17th March, 1830. To .Let. TO LET, a comfortable Bed-room for a Bliglo gentleman, with board or pattial board, ia a private family, within flvo minutes walk of Symonds-itreot. Terma modern"c,— Addieaa " A.!*1.," Stah OlHce. mo LET, Shop and Dwelling House, A Groat North Road, suitable for Butcher's business.—Apply this oflice. TjpO LET, a good Bakehouse ; excellent JL oven. Rent low.—H. P. Riordan, Nelson street, near Cook-streot. TO LET, with possession from Ist May, a Six-roomed House at tho Grafton end of Carlton Goro Road, lltted with every con venience— H. B. Diskson, Regent-street, Grafton. fpO LKT, Mount Eden, new and pretty JL Cottage of 5 rooms with about 2 acres of voloanic land; rental, los por week.—S. Vailo, House and J.and Agent, Shoitland-streot. rBIO be LE'FaTNorth Shore, a pleasantly JL situated New House of six rooms and kltc'aon.—Dudor Bros.. Devonport wharf. i^TOKTH SHORK.—To Let, a Furnished L-1 House, splendidly situated.—R. and R. Duder, or Messrs Sumorfleld und Leek, Queon stroet. For Eaia. jjj^OU SALE (a Bargain), four Houses in JL' Nowton, three rooms and small attic in each, tanlc. well, aid pump, &c, realising 21s per week rental. Price, £150.—*. Worm:', Land Agent, &c , Karangahap-j Koad, Newton. T/U>lt SALE, 2.C00 Pnriri Posts.—Apply _fiJ Ad:>m liayburn. Fort-street. SAL1I', Charmint; Residence near SJ Shelly Beach, Ponsonby. The honso con t;iina 11 atiartment!", replete with every conveni once ; splendid wator frontaito for boating, &c ; position excellent, view unsurpa«s*d. Croquet i.awn nnd FlagstufTin contro. Burrounc'ed with grand old fornat and fruit trees, forming beauti ful avenues &3. In fict, a niO3t charming and desirible property.—Tanaar and Evana, Kbtato Agents. 71, Queen-street. (j^Olt SALE cheap. Seven-roomed liouse f" and Out-buildings, on nnnrly half-an-scro land, corner of Brisbane-street, Great North Road: threo frontages.—J. Graham, Relieving Officer, Princes-street; or, after 5 p.m. on tho 1 remises. £» | 1 \ to £1(100 :j;.\T, on Jiuilding Society cV IV principlcti, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Salo on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Ksiate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— peven per cent, aLowed on money deposited for investment. lANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS For Salo or Hire on terms to suit all Buyers—Weekly or Monthly Payments. All kinds of Musical Instrument Exchanged, Tunnd or Repaired.—Wlißß'd Music Saloon, Wellcaicy-strcut. /^OUNTKY STOKE FOR SALE. 1/ Agocd raying GEN URAL STORE at Alex andra, Wnikato, ia offered for salo. Stc-ck at valuation; Storo for salo or loaee. This is a good opportunity for intending Storekeepers, as there IB a good and old csUiblish3l Nalivo and European trade attached. Full particulars of h. I). NATHAN k. CO. TRI.SII SETTER FOR SALE. jj i'or Pnlo, a Pure-bred, Well grown IHISH SKITEI-C DOG, about eleven months old.— App'y to Mr. Hazard. Gunsmith; or this ollioe. NEWCASTLE COAL. TO ARRIVK Peb 'Claha llarg heaves (now due), 300 tons House Coa 200 tons Smiths' do. lOJons.Coko 2,ooo;Spokcs (*ron Bark) 50 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & G. WINSTONE, Education. T7ISTABLISIIMENT for Young Ladies, Hi conducted by Mis Nokman, Waterloo Quadrant. oppoßito Government House.—Tho Second Quarter of the year will commence on April 12. Board and. Residence. BOARD & LODGlNG.—Vacancies for two Gentlemen in b privato family, within ten minutes walls of tho Post Ofllcc. For further particulars, apply P., Stab Oflloe. TVT ORTHCOTE~UaY HOUSE, Stokes' J3I Point.—Residence, with Board and at tendance, for a gent'eman and his wife, 50s a week. Single lady or Oent, 30a —All particulars at Webb' Music Saloon, Wellesloy-Btroet. OVERNOR UROWWE HOTKL, HOBSON-STREKT Board and Lod(flng _20s por week (sinizle room) _25a Watchmakers and. Jewellers. PRESENTS! PRESENTS! In WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELLERY, at conaidorablo rjduction till further notice. Having a largo Btock on hand, and a furth.'T Shipment por ' Kigaroorati,' I am in a position to Offer to tho publio such liberal discount that will defy competition. An Inspection ofimy Window, and tho prices marked muet satisfy all. Sterling Silver Walthimi Lever Watches, at 50s. Warranted. Sterling Silver Knglish Lover Watchos (Capped aud Jewelled), from £5. Warranted. SterliDg Silver Horizontal Watchos (Ladles' and Gents'), from £5. Warranted. Ladies' aud Gcnta' Gold Watches, from £1 10s to £25. Clocks (tho Largest Assortment in Auckland) of o very Class and Design, from the Kitchen Timepioee, at 7s Gd, to the Draw ing-room Clock, at £30. Gold Alberts, fiom 30s; Ladi a' Chains, from 50s. Beforo making your Purcha!C3 please walk up to 25G. Queen-street (Opposite to tho Market), and inspect my Window. ALFRED ALEY, WATCHMAKER & JpWELL&K. <TILEARING-OUT SALE FOR ONE vy week. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATCHKS, CLOCKS, nr.d jewellery k&No Reasonable offer Übfused.jej 25 per cent. Discount for Cash Buyo:s. ff» H 0 W D E N, SHORTLAND-STRBKT.



Amusements, pBELIMINAKY NOTICE. CHORAL LI ALL. Lessee and Manager _ .. Mr Samuel Lazar CAMILLA URSO'S GRAND CONCKRTS. Dirkctor Mr Fbedkuic Lueb Under tho distinguished patronage of liia Kx ceilency tho Governor and Lidy Robinßon. The Director respactfully announces n short SERIES OF SIX CONCERTS BY CAMILLA. UESO ! CAMILLA URSO! CAMILLA URSO ! T/IH CELftBttATJrD VIOLTNFST, Pioviousto her dcpart'i-c for America. "J ho First to be given on FRIDAY, APRIL IG. MADAME CAMILLA UESO will ba as alatod by Miss Jennie Sargent, Soprano ; Miss Agnes Palma, Contralto; Monsr. Auguste Sauret, Solo Pianist; Herb Benno Scukkek, Musical liirector. Prices of Admission—Front Seats, 53; Second Seati', 3s; Gallery, 'is. Dooi-s open at 7; Concert commences at 8 o'clock. PJan of Hall at tho Auckland Music Ware house, whero seats may be secured in advance. Full particulars in future announcements. M. L. SALAMOV. Business Manager and Treasurer. Gazette iv Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of " The Debtors and Cre ditors Act Amendment Acr, 1878," and •' Tho Debtors and Creditors Act Amend ment Act, 1879," and of the Bankruptcy of William McDonald, of Auckland, Fruiterer, a Dobtor. Notice is hereby Riven that at a first meeting of tho Creditors of the said William McDonald, held iv Iho Buildings of tho Supreme Court house, Auckland, on Thursday, tho Bth day of April, 1830, at ihe hour of 11 o'clock in the fore noon, Thomas Macit'arlano. o£ Auckland, Certi ficated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee; and tso said Thomas Mac ffarlane has intimated to me, in writiug, his acceptance of tho eald trusteeship. Dated at Auckland this Bth day of April, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. William McDonald, Debtor in porton. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCKLAND, HOLDKN AT HAMILTON. In the matter ot " Tho Debtors nnd Creditors Act, 1876, and tho several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of William Wiieellx, of Hamilton, Boot maker, a Debtor. This is to notify tha", at the First Meeting of Creditors of tho above-named JJobor, h?ld at tho District Court-honsa, Hamilton, this day, David Gardiner, of Hamilton, Saddler, was electod Creditors' Trustee in Bankruptcy of the propert of the said Wi Ham Wheelen; and furthor that Ihe said David Gardiner has signified in writing to mo his acceptance of the Trusteeship; and this is further to notify that 1 hereby certify the said election and acceptance aii aforesaid. Da'oi at Hamilton this Bth day of Apiil, 1880. THOMAS KIRK, Clerk of Court. Whliam Macghkgor Hay, Hamilton, solicitor for the Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors * ct, lS7G,"and tho several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Tir mas Higgins, of Queen-street, Auck land, in tho provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony of New Zealand, Baker, a Debtor. It is is hereby notified that at Ihe first meeting of tho Creditors of the s-iid Thomas Higgins, held this dty, in the Supremo Court Buildings, the- hour of 12 o'clook noon, Thomas Macmir lai.e,Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy.was elected Croditora' Trustee,of the property of the a^ovenamed Thomas Hignins; and that the said Thomas MacftHrlane has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of tho said appointment. Dated at Auckland this Bth day of April, 1830. IT. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Kegis'.rar. Joseph a. 'Tot.v, Solicitor for Dobtor, ShorUand-strcet, Auckland. Sewing Machines. W. C. D EOES ' THKgaRKAT MACHINE.IMPORTKR, IS NOBODY'S AGENT ! mport3 Direct tiik following Maciiihes Singer, Gcnuino Arm and Platform Friutcr fc Kosstr.an Princess of Wales Wortheim Homo Companion, the Now \v heeler & Wilson Homo Shnttlo Co.'s Now Grovor & Baker latest and bast Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And OTHE3 Good Makers, All of which aro forSalo on Weekly Payments of 2/6. Ono Month's Froo Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by tho boat Machinist in tho Colony, Machines kept in ordor twolvo months free of charge. Thcso aro some of tho advantages of Pur chasing at the G >R E A T DEPOT, QUKKN-STRKET ESTABLISHED 185 5. W BEST | Si OJUALITY C I IS : g MACHINES I n TRADE. ( ONLY . * WIT QIIAKESPEAR& f^O., 2i6, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 185 5. U-unsmiths. nUNS! pUNS! /IUNS W. 11. HAZARD, GUNM4.KHR, AYIIOLESALE AND KS.TAIL DEALER IN FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS, 168, QUEEN-STREET, Begs to announce that ho has Just Received LAEGK ADDITIONS to his STOCK of BKKKC3 AND MUZZLE-LOADING QDKS, Rifles, Revolvers, Pistols, Etc. Ciiokebore Breach-loaders, By W. W, Greener, F. Bland & Sons, and other well-known makers. &. ti. d. 15. "I-. Pin Fire D.B. Guns, from .. ..550 B.L. Central Fire D.B. Guns, from 5 10 0 B.L. „ Chokcboreß, by Greener .. li 0 0 B.L. „ ~ Bland &Sona 10 10 0 Good Serviceable S.B. M.L, Guls .. 1 10 0 „ „ D.B. M.L. Gars .. 217 6 M.L,DuckGuna i 10 0 C.F. B.L. do. do . No. i Guago .. .. 20 0 0 B.L. Revolvers, from 12 0 Saloon Riile3 \Boy's Breech-loaders) ..200 Hundreds of Guts to Choose FROM. AMMUNITION, &C. 31'OKTINd liEQUIiITES OF EVKRY DfSCRIPTION. Repairs promptly and efficiently executed ou the I Mo;-t Rcftsonablo Terms. _.



Municipal Notices. niTY OF A UCKL A N I>. Auctioneer's Licenses. Notice is hereby given that the above I ieer.pc?, cxpii ing on the 15lh instant, require to be Re newed on or before that date, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clcrlr. Town Clerk s Office, Ap il 12, ISiO. Public Notices. TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. MORRIN & CO., GROCERS. AUCK LAND. Wo, tho undersigned, Trustees in the abovo Jistate, havo Sold ;o Mr Robert Is'eol, Theatre Royal Buildings, Q'leoa aul Victoria streets, the Tea and Grocery Business of J. C. Morrin and Co., also all Debts duo to tho Estate, and Mr Robert Ke^l is the only person entitled to receive tho same. I g. w. Owen ljjr r? 8te 6Sf Inr tc? HERMAN BROWN )Mor lrfn°& Co. " rjREA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, Theatre Royal Boilmng3, QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREET. 3, Auckland. ROBERT NX AL, having purchased the Busi ; ness of J. C. Morrin nnd Co., box's respectfully to solicit the Patronage of tho Customers of tho late firm.assurinp! them that everything shall ba done on his part to merit a continuance o£ tho same. Crdcrs Delivered Free in Town and Suburbs. PACIFIC HOT EL, QUKKN-STREKi1, AUCKLAND. MR. JOHN GILLANDERS (For 11 years in the employ o! MrM. Corcoran at the Greyhound and Metropolitan HoUls) bees U) announoj to hifl numerous friendo ard the public that ho has Leased tho above Well known and Ucnlraliy-eitn&ted hotel, and trusts that, by attention and civility to the public, to merit a /air share of their patronage. Tho Premises will Undergo a complete ukn ovation, and Visitors will find all tho com forts of a homo. Tho Wines, spirits and Malt Liquors of tho Beat Brands only. P.S.—First-class Stabling. JOHN GILLAN DER S. Pkopkietor. T>AROT O N G A ORANGES! ORANGES ! EX "MAZEPPA," AND "AOIBHAU." H. HART & CO., having Purchased the whole of the Cargoes of Oranges, arj prepared to supply the Trade at tho vessel's side, or their Store, Auckland Market. IVTOTICE TO INTENDING SETTLERS All bona file Settlers wishing to take up Land at Te Aroha, under the Homestead Act, aro requested to call at the Stau Office and siga a petition to that effect. WDEN VALE POST-OFFICE. R. S. ALLAN, Family Grocer and Tea Dealer, Valley Road. AGKNT for tho Auckla>tj Evenino Stap^ IM P O U *J D ii D oa the 9th diy of April, by Mr Hepburn, one Red and Whito Cow, for trespassing in paddocks at Henderson's Mill ; £1 lOi damages is churned, and in default of being released the above will bo sold at tho Public pound, Mount Albart, on the 2liid day of April, 1880, at noon. C. J. SMA.LL, Poundkeoper. JC. P E L H A M, 0 LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-STREtT. Every Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, Farrow Wbfitlt, Cloihes Horses, Clothe* Boxj's, Travelling Chests, &c, on huiid o.- mado to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Ofllco Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on tho shortest notice. N.B. : Ladders, Steps and Barrowa lent on hire. A NY part of tho Borough of Auckland.— X3k_ By applying to Lowe, Inspector, Parnell, Nißht Soil or Nuiranca cun ho taken away, by applying io Newton Pcat-ofllco. or Lowe, In spector. Parncll. DIAiJOS! PIANOS! Just Opened, Bord's Pianos ; prico, £?8. Also, to be sold cheap, odo of Alexander's Rosewood Three-stop Harmoniums. Pianos and Har moniums Tuned and Repaired in town or conntry.—N.B. Note t're address—Thos. H. Webb, Oftk Cottage, llobsoa-Sitreet, opposite Minnettl, Baker. Namo on entrance gate. Va cancies for Music Pupils. HM.S. PINAFORE." — Another o Shipment (full scores) just lauded. -^, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. TIMBER 1 TIMBER !—REDUCTION J_ IN PRICE. The Shortlnnd Saw-mill Company havo no immense Btocks, but will meet the market by selling at Lowest Carrcnt Rates. Tho quality of their Timber is well known. Tongucd and Groovod and Rusticatod Boarding not to ba surpassed in New Zealand. Special lines in Secoad-elass.—Custom-Houso-Btreo. West, 3rd April, ISSO. T^TOTICE OF REMOVAL,—J. S. -Ln Coulky, Tailor, &c, bsgs respectfully to intimate to his customers and tho public gener ally that, having leased those commodious Dremlsos known as New Zealand House, Short land Crescent, where in future ho will carry oa his business, ho hopej by strict attention, com bined with moderate charges and sood work manship, to continue to merit that patronage that has boon bo liberally bestowed on him for the past nine years.lP.S.—All garments made on the premises undor tha immediate supervif ion of J. S. C. IVTOTICE.—The Lady about Town writes -Ll to say that Williams's is the Cheapen House in town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies Underclothing Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling (all prices, from 2d a yard); a nice variety of. Gilt and Black Brooches and Harrinps, cheap. Ladles from tho r.onntry would do well to boy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in to sn, foot of Grey-street, four door 3 from Market entrance (opposite Dampier's). Open till 9 p.m. BISCUITS. BISCUITS. MILK BISCUITS! SULTANA BISCUITS I O3BORNE BISCUIT 3 The undersigned respectfully bag to intimate to their numerous customers and the public generally that they aro now manufacturing tho above now Biscuits, which th"y can confidents recommend, and would invite especial attention to the OSBORNK, a3 it is superior to any bear ing that namo they havo hitherto supplied, being an entiroly new Mixture. The abovo Biscuits may be obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers in town and country, and wholesale from Messrs Stono Brothers, 22, Queen-street, Auckland. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onehuriga Biscuit Factory. HM.S. PINAFORE VOC A~L SCORE H.M.S. Pinafore P'.ano Arrangement H.M.S. Pinafore Waltzes H.M.?. Pinafore Quadrilles H.M.S. Pinaroro Lancers H.M.S. Pinafore Galop H.M.S. Pinafore Polka H.M.S. Pinafore Fantasia—Dora To be obtained only at tho AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. Personal. TNFORATION wanted of- the wherc i abouts of Mien iel Hiving, son of James Diving, born in Koltalky, County Clare, Ireland, by the United States Consul, at Auckland. Lost and Founa. LOST, on Saturday in Upper Symonds- Btrcet, a Dark Scotch Terrier Dog (young.) —Kinder rewarded on returning it to Mr. T. Holme, Symonds-strcet, or to Mr Smith, N.Z Insurance Company. LOST, on Saturday Night,. 10th April, ISSO. between Arch Hill and tho wharf, a Gold Kar-drop — Tho tind-r by taking it to the Stam office Will rceoive a reward of oa. LOST, on Wednesday last, by Mount Kden, near the bctweer 12 and 1 o'clock, a Blue Cap.—The finder wii oblige by returning eatno to Major Green's liountKden. "E^ODND, a Purse confaining money.— rj Tfce owner can have the above by givinj description and applying at the Newton Hotel. OUND, a large Brown Mastiff Dog.- Owner can have the rame by pajing am applying to Wm. Nelson? Brunswick street. S



Tenders. -ftTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. IN V ERCAR9ILL - KINGSTON RAILWAY. LUMSDEN-MARAROA SECTION. CASTLffi ROOK CON TRACT. FORMATION ONLY. LKXGTH ABOUT 12J MILES. WBICTKN TENDERS will bs received at this odicc till noon on WEDNESDAY, April U, ISSO, for the above contract. They am to bo marked on tho outside " Tender for Castle Rock Contract," and addressed to tlic Hon. tho Minis ter for Public Wons. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and ma;ken will ho re ceived if presented at any I elegraph Office by noan of tho above mentioned date, provided that written tenders in due foim are at the same hour lodged in any Dist-ict, or Resident Engineer's Office. Plans, specification?, and general condit!on9 may be sten at this office, and r.t t!je Public Works unices. Auckland, Wellington, Cluist church and InvercarKill. 'I ho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By command. W. N. BL4IR, EngLcoor-in-CharKO of Middlo Island. Public Works Office, Duncain, 10:h March, 1830. HODNTY OF WAITEMATA. KJ PUBLIC NO TICK. TENDERS for the undormentionol works will bo ronciicd by tlio undersignnd until noon o£ FRIDAY, the lOtli instant :— 1. JTor tho J2r, ctioa of a Brl'go ovor tho Mill nica, Rivorhoad, and Repjiis to Br:d«o over tho Waitemata. 2. For tho lCreciion of a Culvert on tho Road between tha Lalco and No:tiicote. 3 ]Tor Gravelling part of tin Road learli.iff from tho Lako Road t-j O'Neill'^ Puint. i, i'or Carting Scai-in Ash to the Grcit North Road, b tween Old VVbao and ttcwatowa Bridges. 5. For Repairing tho V. hau and othar Bridges on the Great North Road. Specifications and p!>m3 for all tl o abovo works can bo nec-ii r.t the ofli:c of tha County Council, Shor.land-strjct, Auckland; and tho;o for No. 1, at Mr J. Limb's, Waitotiati Mills No. 2. at Mr Michael Sheaf, tho Lake Ko. 3, at Mr AiUonV, IJnvonport. JOHN JAMK3, County Clerk. Auckland, Apiil S, 18V0. TENDERS will bo received up to FRIDAY', ICth instant, for tho Krcctiun of n F.ur-roonied CotUfte at Quarry iica.l. Mount Kden. Placs and specification to bo scon at Mr Holland's. (J:ocer, Qiuon-fitreet. The lower-torany t- nder wiil not necessarily bo accepted. rp O BUILDERS. _|_ will be received until noon of tho 17th instant for tho Erection of a Ftctory and other Works et Henderson's Mill. li. REALS & SON. Architects. Dividends. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed from FRIDAY, tho 9th Instant, to THURSDAY, tho 22nd idem, both days in clusive. By order oE the Board o£ Directors. D. L. MURDOCH", , " General Manager. Auckland, Ist Apiil. 1880. Auctions. TO-MORROW. HAMS AND BACON. Ex 'City of Sydney.' rinilE subscriber has received instructions JL to 83)1, at his Mart, Qucoa-Blr:e% on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, 10 half-cases Ham?, flr.-t quality 5 half-elites Bacon, covered, first qu ility 5 half-esses Bacon, painted covers, flrtt quality. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14. RETAIL STOCK GENERAL DRAPERY FANCY GOGDS BEIILIM WOOLS HABERDASHERY TRIMMINGS MILLINERY, &C, &C A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions to sell by anct'on on Wadnesday next, at 11 o'clock, A Retail Stock removed to Mart for con venlenco of Sale. Without Reserve. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14. Oa the Premises of Jcmsr C. Mokiun, Grocer, Queen-street, General Groceries and Ci'mcn'a Stores Counter and Fixtures t"cal?s and Weights (various) Tea C<m>steis nnd Bin 3 Tea Mil! and Svga" Chopper Treacle o<»n, Filtor, Largo Cock Handsome Chinese Vases and Figuris Iron Sate, Iron Tauks, Trucks Butter Box, Sugar Bins, and Show Casks Office Fittinss, Gai Fittings Window Gas Shades 200 dozea Bottles Alco, Hors?, Cart, Harness, Saddles, Bridles And 120 Acres Land at Kiiipara 60 Acres land at Waiwera E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from the Tru3!ees in .1. C. Morrin's Eotato to soil by auction on Wednesday next, April 11, at 11 o'clock, on the Promises, Queen-street, THE ABOVE. NO KESEKVE. E. & A. I S A A C Si Merchants and Auctlone.ra THURSDAY, APRIL 15. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remucra Yards, oa Thursday next, 40 Fat Oxen; Maclean & Co. 40 Fat Oxon, heavy woifihts, from Hawera 2t Fat Steers, from Pukerimu 27 Fat Steers, from To Awamutu 30 Fat Steets ; W. J. Taylor 100 Fat Steers; James Dilworth. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, At ll o'clock. OSAKEI BAY ROAD, REMUERA. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS, SUPERIOR GUN, SIDE-SADDLE, BRIDLES, SHORTHORN COW, PIG, POULTRY, HAY, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions fi om R. Felton, E?q. (who is loiving for Kngland). to Bel! by auction at his Reaidence. Orakei Bay ltoad, Kerauera, on Thursday next, the Uth instant, at 11 o'cloak,— HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. DRAWING-ROOM.—A Good Piano, but little , used, Music Stool, Inlaid Walnut Table, Inlaid Work Tab'c, Fender, Firo Irons, Coal Vase, Lamp, Table, Chairs, Carpet, Hearthrug, Window Cuitoins.Ulinds, Lustres, Oval .Mirror DINING ROOM—Table. Chairs.JCarpot, Rogv ' Curtains, Blindn, Sofa, Table i overs. Lamp, 1 Magio Lantern, Iron Bed Chair, with Ccshioni-, ■ Cupboards, Clock, Inkstand, Cutlery, Plated Ware, Dinner Sirvice, Tea and Coflee Service, Glassware, Table Linen. FOUR BKD-ROOM^—Bedsteads, Hair Mat , tr£s~O3, Paliasss?, Pillows, Beduing, Wash , stands, To'l-.t fcieis, Tci et Table?. 'J'oilet Gla«sts Che3tsof Drawcru, Wardrobe. Matting, Caipct ; Baths, &c. " KITCHEN, &c.-Dai y Tab'e .Kettles, Pauee } pans. Honor*, iiellowe, Ferder, Lampa, Churn, 1 iiiik- Tins. ' YARD, &c.—First-class Englieh-msdo Lidy's Saddle, Bridles, Bits, iStirrup Ircns. a superior - Double-barrelled Gua (bn ech-.'oaae;-, contral g fire) and 250 capped CiirtriiKiu. a Shorthorn Cow, a Berkshire Pig, Poultry, outcn and other ■ Hay, Firewood, &c. ; [Continued on Fourth Page.]