Colonial Prize Firing.

(UNITED ritESS ASSOCIATION.)

Rifle Camp, Nelson, Tuesday,

Eiohtesnth iMatch (Open to any Member of the Association).—Ranges : SOO and 1,000 yards ; seven shots at each dis tace. Weapon: Any rifle. Prize money : £30. Name, Tl. Lieut. Parnter, Nelson (First p-ize £10) .. 44 Vol Fenton, Thames (2nd £8) .. .. ..44 Sergt. Purnell, Wanganui (3rd £6) .. _ SO Lieut. Somerville, Wanganui (4th £3).. .. 36 L'eut. Gordon, Thames (sth £3) „ .. ..31 laeut. Skinner, Auckland.. » 23 Lieut. Hunter, Nelson 25 Vol. F. France, Wellington 25 Vol. 11. Dixon, Wellington 11 V ■■•'. Millar, Dunedin 10 vaNETEENTH MATCH (open to any mem ber of the Association). —Ranges : 700, 900 and 1,000 yards ; seven rounds at cash dis tance. Weapon, any rifle. Prize money, £45.

Lieut. Somorville, Wanganui (Ist prizo, £10) 63 Scrat. Purnell, Wanganui (2nd, £'J) .. .. 55 Vol. Fenton, Thames (3rd, £81 .. .. ..60 Lieut. Skinner, Auok and (Ith. £6) .. .. oO Lieut. Gordon. Thames loth, £3 M Lieut. Paynter, N<kon (oth, *«»)• •• •• f Vol. Hutchinson. Dunedin (7th, &1) .. ..46 Cimtain Wi!s-n, Uunedin (Bth. £2) .. .. id Vol. lJixon, Wellington (9th, £2) .. .. 16 Through a mistake on the part of the telegraph operator the above names and fco.es were wired to us yesterday as those of the winners in the Tenth Match.

The Case Against Mr Ward.

GISBORNE, Tuesday.

The alleged forgery case against Ward continues, and all the witnesses have to be recalled. Archdeacon Williams produced the Matawhero B deed, and a severe examination .was made as to the genuine ness of the signature alleged to be forged by Ward, sou. He swore that he saw the deed, with Dr. Ntsbitt's certificate upon it, en the 15th January last, eight days before the date of the alleged forgery. Altogether the surrounding complications are threatening;

DEPUTATION OF VOLUNTEERS.

HAMILTON, thisday.S

A deputation consisting of Capt. Runci miin, of Cambridge troop, and Lieutenant Wliitakor, of tho Hamilton Contingent, re specting Review at Thames Volunteer arc desirous that the Waikato Cavalry .should meet them on review at Easter. Tlie Waikato Cavalry are willing to com ply, provided the Govcrumeut allow the time occupied (seven days) to stand for the usual six days Easter as well as it may. The Premier aud Attorney-General, who received the deputation, gave their consent, subject to reconsideration.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., E.M.)

DRUNKENNESS,

Five persons were subjected to the usual pnnishmeut for this oifence. OBSCENE LANODAGE.

Witt, llchester was charged under the Vagrant Act, with being an habitual drunkard and using obscene language while beating his wife in West Queen-street last uight. Prisoner said the drink was in him, aud he did not know what he was about. The charges were proved against the prisoner. Fined 10s for each offence with costs. A HOrELESS CASE. Mary Brown was charged with being an habitual drunkard. Prisoner said she had only taken a little drop and was not drunk. Constable Hobaon deposed to finding pri soner in a drunken state at midnight in Custom House-street. Sub-Inspector Pardy said that the unfor tunate woman was continually drunk, and despite the repeated eiForts of her children to bring her'back to a respectable course of life, she persisted in her downward career. Three mouths imprisonment. A SEAMAN IN TROUBLE. Arthur Munn, a seaman on board the Lock Urr, was charged with wilful dis obedience of lawful commands on board the said veosel on the 10th inst. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Captain Murdock and the fust mate deposed to prisoner's bad conduct. He had been disrated for incompetency. He was articled as cook and steward, but was found to be quite incompetent to fulfil those duties, if<= refused to do the work of an ordinary Constable Samson heard him refuse to go ito tne windlass. Prisoner asked that tho case might be adjourned ia order to his getting counsel in ihis defence. He had not been justly ilreated. .Adjourned accordingly. CAUSE AND EFFECT. Benjamin Greaves was charged with being foand in aii incapable state at 11.55 last j,i..ht in Wakencld-slreet. Defendant said he was quite sober, although apparently intoxicated. A man inny lie down by the wayside aud be free ifrom the influence ot drink. Constable McCormack described the con dition of Mr Greaves. He was lying flat on his back, and when spoken to answered ■with a groan. Defendant: Did I not get upon my Jegs 1 Constable : Yes, when I lifted you up, and with assistance held you npright. Defendant : Did I not go quietly with you to the lockup? Constable: Yes, when I and Constable McConnell led you by the arms. Defendant: Did I insult you in any : You appeared too drunk to speak. Defendant: That will do. As defendant was not known to the ipoldee, His Worship liberated Mr Greaves «on payment of 5s and costs. This was all the business.

MEETING OF MR C. BURTON'S

A vkettnG of the creditors of Charles Bur tVbakef^d confectioner, of Parnell and Queen-street, was held this morning at the Supreme Court. Mr G. W. Owen occupiad thTchair and Mr Theo. Cooper jun re presented the trustee* and other creditors The usual opening formula having been gone through the Chairman explained that the object of the meeting was mwdar that the creditors might have an opportunity of expressing their assent witb the deed which had already been made. The following list of proved claims against the estate was then read over, viz, :—Stone Bros., £959 13s 3d ; G. W. Owen and Co., £237 13s Hd; Kobert Stevenson, Newton Road, £281 6a Id; E. Arthur, £59 4s 4d; J Coupland, £240 2s 2d ; McKonzie and Boss, £378 14s 3d ; B. TonksandCo., £144 5s 4<l; W. Patterson and Co., £20 14s Id ; H H. Lusk. £12 6s lOd ; Lusk and Beale, £11 93 3d; J. Stacey, £0 6s sd. Total, £2,351 13s lid. Mr Cooper mentioned that Mr isur tou's statement shewed liabilities amount ing to £3,366, unsecured. There were also preferential claims representing in the total £115, and secured claims £891 17s. The estimated value of the property after deducting the amount claimed by the .secured creditors was £2,038 Bs. Sir C. J. Stone said that an application .had been made to the trustees for a furni ture allowance, and they had therefore per mitted tike debtor to retain furniture to the value of £25. Competent accountants were in examining the books, but they had not yet finished their task. Some delay had taken place in consequence of the books of the Queen-street shop having been kept for the most part in cypher, the key to which was known only to the debtor him self M r Burton had been desired to make •out'these book;* anew in plain figures, and die had brought the requested copy with ■him that morning, bo that the trustees had Siad no time to look over it. Mr Burton remarked that he ■« as willing tto aflord every assistance in his power. Mr Cooper stated that if the books which, -were kept in cypher found their way into •the hands of the judge, he had no doubt that the deotor would be suspended. The practice of keeping accounts in such a way •was ueithcr mercantile nor tradesmanlike. If the debtor had died without communica ting the key, his affairs -would have been in a state of hopeless confusion.

Mr Burton said that as the books were usually placed beneath the counter of his shop, he had mado the entries in cypher for reasons of his own. He was not desirous that his assistants should make themselves acquainted with the amount of his receipts, (The gentleman then explained the code to Mr Cocper, the key to it being the words, "self" and "gam.") Mr Stone observed that the trustees cer tainly cmld not say that they were satisfied with tlw books,- aud therefore he thought it .best toaijourn the meeting. vVfter some further discussion it was tmov«d b/ Mr Koss aud seconded by Mr .Stone " That the meeting be adjourned till ,the 2n& April at the same hour and ■filace." The rqolution was carried.

Correspondence.

RATES OF INSURANCE.

(To the Editor)

Sip.,—A few days ago my attention was attracted by a paragraph in your valuable paper, in which a correspondent says "A little bird told him that the lusurauce Com panies had combined, and in future the rates would be very considerable." Having hud a wide experience iv Insurance Com panies at home (Kngland), my curiosity was aioused, and 1 at once made inquiries, obtained a copy of the tarilF, and after a careful perusal of the saiie was surprised at the very liberal manner in which insurers are dealt with in Auckland as the follow ing extracts will show : — Hazardous Goods. —In brick aud slated buildings are charged only 2s Cd per cent. extra, and in wood ss. In the home country the extra rate chargeable for these would be at least from 30 to 50 per cent, more than here. Again, soap and candle factories are rated extremely low, indeed lower than they would be taken at in Great Britain.

Flour Mills.—But little experience seems to have been brought to bsar in the rating of these risks, thus iv the home country 35s would be considered a fair rate for a flour mill, such us one, which, by the Auckland tariir I find may be taken at 255, whilst G'us at least would be demanded for a steam flour mill constructed of timber, and running say four pairs of stones, and I believe no greater rate is collected hero. Chemists iv England, pay an extra rate, and a considerable one too, hut here 1 find no extra charge is made, even for manu facruring chemists. Conceit Halls used for such purposes as are the Albert and Choral llalis, would cer tainly not escape with such rates. As against2os percent chargedhere,thcy would have to pay at least 42s at home. Wholesale Merchants who deal in one line of goods would be takeu at a low rate, but not so, where like miuy of the local firms tiiey deal in everything from a "needle to a sheet anchor," the rate in England would in these cases be equally high in comparison to that charged here. Many of the foregoing risks are uuinsur able with several of our beat companies, and others, only at a special rate which would be grumbled at here. Again upon onquiry I Hud that most insures here are quite ignoraut of the meaning of the " Average Clause " which in England is compulsory be act of Parliament, and which never (in practice) regulates the settlement 'of losses in this colony. In England the companies frequently pay 20to 30 per cent dividend (see the report of the "Royal" published this week) but it is well known that none of the "locals" have done so since the rates were reduced some two or three years ago. In spite of all tariir, there promises to be plenty of competition, and this, to my mind, will be sufficient to prevent rates be coming exorbitant.

Altogether, I am ot opinion that insurers here do not know when they are well oil. Apologising for trespassing on your valu able space,—l am, i&e.,

C. E. Johnson, Albert Hotel.

THE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES OF THE COLONY.

(To the Editor.)

Sit,—The " Otago Daily Times " of March 3rd, in a review of the financial position of tho Colony, to which no one ought to take exception be his provincial proclivities what they may, arrives at the conclusion that the task of the Ministry at tiie meeting of Par liament next May will be a very ungracious one, inasmuch as severe retrenchment will have to be enforced. It also urges on all the necessity of uniting in support of this course, and dropping the " log rolling" policy. It is to be hoped members of the Legislature will realise the serious crisis at which we have arrived, and act on the advice. As a Canterbury paper pointed out very justly the pruning knife should be applied to tlie London agency, to the heiul of which is Sir Julius Vogel, admirer and follower of Lord Beacons field, at one in a great measure the fast, llashy, and cxtravagaut policy which has landed us in our present dilliculties There is a curious coincidence I should like explained in Pal mouth being selected as a port of call for outward-bound New Zealand ships, and also as the borough for which Sir Julius is candidate at the next general election. In stead of going to Mr Hall to ask for more money to be expended when the last loan of five millions is nearly absorbed, it seems to me we should look better in the eyes of the financial world to get up an agitation in favour of retrenchment. If, however, ex travagant demands like that of Wellington for railways are setup by various provinces, our chauces for raising another loan will be very much diminished. If, with the pre sent prices of wool and grain, this is our position how shall wo stand if next summer there is a good harvest throughout Europe, and prices fall in grain, and wool declines ? Distress works like the Waimatc road mak ing doubtless mnst be maintained, and I for one should be very sorry to discounten ance such necessary measures for the relief of those deserving men who, 1 believe, have been shamefully lihelled in being termed the "sweepings of the streets." Indeed I fear during the coming winter it wi'l be found needful to increase the number of tnose so employed, and those who are urging on the Ministry to this or that pet scheme, should lemomber this awkward fact, and hold their hands. It seems to tne that we never realize the,fact that there is always a surplus of labour in the adjoining Colonies ready to avail itself of any opening in the market here, without our drawing on G eat Britain for supplies in the reckless and extravagant manner we have hitherto done.—Yours, &c., L.N.

Operations at Waimate.

[_U[NITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

NEW PLYMOUTLT, Tuesday.

The -Armed Constabulary force lately stationed atStoney Creek moved to their new camping ground] at Runehu yesterday. The natives at Kunehu made not the slight, est opposition to the Constabulary com ing. They are telling them that they could fix their camp where they liked. The Chief Te Mohi intends making apresenttoColonel Roberts as soon as the tents are fixed. The site of the new camp is about 200 yards on the side of the old telegraph office, and is on a stream culled Haumian«a, There were about 260 men belonging to the force there, bdsides the working party, -which consists of about 80 men, who will be under the charge of Mr. C. W. Hursthouse,

HAWEEA, this day.

THE KOAD WORKS.

' The A. C. are working on both sides of the camp at Otakeo. On the south side the road crossing a swamp, and a great deal of the drainage work has to be done, and culverts put in. . Captain Hempton, the paymaster, visited the earnp yesterday. Colonel Roberts is expected from the north to-day. Natives are constantly passing through en route for Paiihaka. "Six dray loads of flour, shaiK and salt pork have gone from Kaupokonui and Otakeo. The military contingent are orderly well conducted and willing to work.and there is none of the insubordination or rowdyism attributed to them by correspondents, who allow their voracity to give way before their imagination in their reports.

Cambridge.

VOLUNTEER INSPECTION,

The Cambridge cavalry paraded yesterday morning, under the inspection of Colonel Leckie. There was not a full muster, some forty members being absent. Unfortunately a drizzling rail fell during the morning, making it very unpleasant both for cavalry and onlookers. In the afternoon they went down to the butts, galloped round a half mile circle, taking two hurdles, and dismounting, f"ied rapidly five rounds per man, remounting, and again going round the ring. Colonel Leckie complimented the men upon their fine horsemanship, and the way in which they went through all the evolutions. We are about to lose from our midst one who has been long and favourably kuown to most of the inhabitants of Cambridge. I refer to Mr S. \V. Buck, at present assis tant to Mr Kobcrt Kirkwood at the Duke of Cambridge Hotel. Mr Buck has been in Cambridge over three years, and during that time has gained the goodwill aud res pect of all with whom he has come in con tact He is now leaving us to open the new hotel in Hamilton East, where he has many old friends, having been with Cant. Dawdon there tor two years. Iho Wai kato Hotel is a line brick building, built by Mr I. Ll- Queane, about a year asiO, it com mauds a splendid vie>v of the aver and the whole'of'Hamilton VVcsr. and under the able management of Mr Buck, than whom a better manager could not be found, ought to take first position among the hotels in Waikato. The house is being splendidly fitted and furnished throughout, prepare tory to is opening on the Ist prox.— [Cor respondentl.

Notes from Te Awamutu.

RACING INTELLIGENCE,

!:, reporting the progress which Te Av.;iiautu has recently made, the improved stafa of the Turf interests must not he ignored. Those of our townsfolk and its neighbourhood who interest themselves iv the pei fection of horseflesh, held a race comnriiteee meeting here on Friday last. It was resolve; 1! that the Te Awaniutu annual races should lie hi Id on the 24th May next. The following are the priucipal eveut3 :—Handicap Hurdles, Blaiden Plate, Selling Hack Kace, Te Awamutu Cup Handicap, Handicap Stccplechr.se, Ladies' Purse, and Consolation Handicap. The secretary of the committee brought up his report, from which it appears that there is a balauce in hand of A'O Cs Cd. The com mittee confidently expect to be enabled to add liberal prizes for each event. Te Awamutu has hitherto been itself some what handicapped on account of railway communication liaviug terminated at Ohaupo. Things will now be changed ie thi3 respect, and as our Auckland friends will have ODly to get into the train iv town, which will convey them to within ten minutes walk of the race-course, it is hoped that those of them who appreciate good and genuine sport will avail themselves, iv large numbers, of the opportunity thus afforded them of visiting the home of the well known steeplechaser Sportsman.-(Own Correspondent.)

HARBOUR BOARD.—Yesterday (CONCLUDED).

Tot.vka. Piles.—After the Star wont to press last evening, a letter was received from Messrs Andrews aiul Yurborough, of Hoki anga, stating that their tender would have been iimcl) lower had they known that the term for completing; the work would have been eleven instead of two months. The contract had been given to Mr John Lun dou, who had delayed the work.-After some discussion on the conduct of Mr Lundon in the affair it was resolved to cancel his contract, and authorise the chair man to purchase logs. Tariff Committee -The now tariff was further considered, and will be resumed at a future meeting.—Mr Nathan spoke at some length on the impolicy of charging in ward and outward rates ou the tranship ment of goods at 'he Auckland port. It was a matter for serious consideration, and likely to drive away hade from Auckland to other ports—to Wellington and the South.—The Board generally agreed with the view taken by Mr Nathan, and linally, on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Buchanan, " That upon goods landed for transhipmout ouly inward rates bo charged." New Uoad, Paknkll.—Mr Robinson, Mayor of Parucll, moved, "That the sum ot £1,107 bo included iv the estimated ex penditure for the present year (1SS0) for the formation of a road from Point Barnabas to St. George's Bay Road, Parncll."—After some di-eusdou Mr Kobinson withdrew his motion for the present. WHABP CEANE. —Mr Nathan moved, " That a crane capable of lifting at least iifteeu tons be erected at the end of the Queen-street wharf iv order to facilitate the discharging and loading heavy weights from and to vessels." —Mr Maseiield seconded the motion, which was carried, the Works Committee to report upon the same, and tenders be called for as early as possible. WHARF Tolls.—Mr McKenzio moved, " That the right o[ collecting tolls in (Juoon street and Railway wharf, and the right of levying weighbridge fees on Queen-street wharf be let by auction.' I —Seconded by Mr Eaton and carried.

ENCUMBRANCES.

The Tablet takes Sir Dillon 801 l severely to task for his rashness in inserting the following advertisement : —"Wanted, an experienced Gardener, for Sir Dillon Bell, Waihemo ; no objection to married man without encumbrance ; testimonials must Uo satisfactory. Apply, stilting whether mar ried, etc., and enclosing references and testimonials to The Manager, Shag Valley Station, Waihemo." Tina is an advertise ment we find in one of our contempora ies, and we are happy to insert it free of charge in a prominent part of our columns. We do so, however not for the purpose of pro viding the advertiser with an " unencum bered " servant, but for the purpose of doing our best, as it is our duty, towards crying down a disgraceful practise, and a disgrace ful demand. We have found such adver tisements before this in the newspapers, and we have found the labour agent in his report refer in deprecation to the demand for couples " without encumbrance, " but this is the lirat time that we have seen any man come forward and presume to issue such a demand with his name nllixcd to it. And we pay it is an impudent thin? for any man to do. If a man wishes to place an impedi ment in the way of nature's dearest Rifts, if, because ho has managed to scrape to-gethcr an independence, he considers himself en titled t> rob his fellows of the hopes and rights that God has conferred upon them, let him go and herd with that vile mob that lurks in our own slums, polluting under the cover of night the skirts of society. Let him prosecute his nefarious design in secret, and not daie to para.de it before the eyes of decent people. It is a disgraceful thing ;it is an insult to all reputable people to talk of the children ot any man and wife as their " encumbrance." This is, indeed, the spirit of the tyrant; it was tlie worst feature in the slavery of the Southern States that slaveholders could break in on the families they owned, and desolato them. The very sucking child might be dragged from the mother's breast, and sent away she knew not whither, out of her sight or ken for ever. It is one of the worst features of the Irish eviction that itjmay at times separate the parents from their children. ' Man ploughs,' says M. Tame, 'as soon as he can be sure of his crop 3, and becomes the father of a family as soon as lie considers himself able to provide for his offspring.' Nature sanctions this, and moreover the needs of our country especially require it. How then shall any man step forward and declare himself privileged to forbid it ? It is clear that he wh.o does so is the insolent opponent of nature, and a foe to the welfare and progress of the colony."

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

March 10, 1880. Bank of Now Zcalnnd-£1910s; buyers, £10 53. Colonial Bunk—buyei-H, il.-» New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, Sis South liritish lnsuranco —its Gd Union Insurance—Buyers, 14h 9d Colonial Insurance—Sellers, G=i Gd Auckland Gas—Buyo.s, £3 os Union Si^h ond Door Co.—hollers, £5 2s G 1 N.Z. Loan anil Mornantilo Co.—DOs; aclera, 92s 6d Alburnia -80s, 78s ; Boilers, 80s Th-unes—Sell-re, 2Js Km-anui Hill—rinyoKr, 7s; sellers, 8s Now North Djvoii—lOiGd to 133 (id; buyers, 12; i. 9d: ae!loi-8. lia Bcii'li^o United—2a fid, 2s lCd ; sol'er?, 2s lOd Queen of Beauty—Buyers, Us; seller.*, 11)3 Inow Whau—6lu to 07s Od ; buyers, 63a Gd; sel lers, 67s Gd Columbia—3s 3d to 33 9d ; sellers, UGd Joseph Newman, Chairman.

A RIGHT UP AND DOWN WOMAN.

For once in the history of the Union Depot its roof has sheltered a woman who knew just where she wanted to go, the train she was to take, the hour for departure, thu fare, and the time of arrival. She appeared to be about 45 yenra of age, and sho had flat feet, a peaked nose, and a voice which didn't admit of any argument. No notice might have been taken of her among the scores of others had she not inquiicd tlio way to the waiting room and addee : "Thank ye, though it's your business to answer all ques tions ! That's all I want to ask of you, and you can continue your promenade !" ," Going out on the train ?" he queried the oilicer. " Would I lug a big carpet-bag down here and stand around in the cold if I wasn't I" she sharply answerec, "Going south, I 'spose ?" he bueried,as she moved away. " 'Spose away, then I" she snapped, as she lifted her satchel. Enteiing ehe ladies' waiting-room she found the seats all taken, A portly man, reading a paper and taking a heap ot comfort, occupied one of the seats, and halting before him she dorpped her satchel with an awfutt thud, and said : "Now, yon git light outer hero. This place is for ladies, aud you are a great, bi^, fat man, aud orter bo ashamed of yourself for crowding in among us 1" «l_ah—ah—!" he began, when she inter rupted : "Then stand up 1 My legs are tired walking down heie, and I'm not going to stand around while you sit down I" 'Certainly—allow me-ah--yes!' he stammered as he rose up aud gave her the seat. "That's more man-like, she growled, as she settled down, "but it seems to me that if I was you I'd fcol sort o' suraking in here ! The more 1 sec of fat men the worse 1 luite 'em." The fat mau had a wife and two children in there, but he wasn't a niiuute gettiug through the door. For the next fifteen minutes the old lady eat very erect and etared around lior, and then she startad out to get her ticket, lagging her satchel on her hip. A bootblack espied her and called out: "Shell I cany yer baggage-waggon, Aunt "Boy !" she replied, as she dropped the satchel and reached for his collar, " I haven't got any baggage-waggon, and in the

next I'm nol Aunt Sary to anybody ! If you

v.-ant your heels jerked over the roof of this d'pot you just give me the least ofsass !" '•'Scnso me, but don't pinch so hard," Said the boy, aud ho squirmed out of her dutch and rein ntoil a safe distance to louk at her and rejoice that he was not her son." She walked up to (he ticket window, put down a lot of silver, and said :

" 1 want a ticket to Jackson, and I don't want auy talk about it! 1 know why I'm going, how long I want to stay, and who I'm going to sec." Her ticket was handed to her without a word, and as she passed on to the gate she said to the ofiicial there :

"'Teud right to your business ! There's .no occasion for your asking where I'm going o •■ if I've got a ticket ! " Pass on, madam," he replied. " Don't try to llatterme I" she called back. " Your business is to see that pas. senctcrs git on the right train, and the less you inadrm around the better it will be for you !"— Detroit Free Press.

Pleuro-Pneumonia.

A report was current in town to-day to the efiect that several fresh cases of pleuro pneuniouiti had been discovered, but when, or in whoso herd, we have been unable to iind out, The Inspector is said to be the repository of all the authentic information on the subject, butas hedecliucs to make any sign, people who are anxious on the mat ter am obliged to rest contented with mere conjecture. We really cannot see what advantage can he gained by such guarded sccresy, for, if the disease exists, or is even supposed to exist anywhere, the fnllest publicity should bo given the fact in order that the risk of contagion may be reduced to a minimum. It may be more in consonance with the traditional practice of ollicialism to keep the public suspended from the tender hooks of expectancy, but in such a critical situation, as the'farnier.s now find themselves, conduct of that character is culpable. Information that may be of value to the agricultural community should certainly not be held back unless very cogent reasons indeed can be urged in defence of such a course.

THE AUCKLAND ETENING STAE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1880.



" Barbr—" Thin out your hair a bit sir?" Customej-"No never mind. My wife attends tttbat. £ut jußjtoU jt well,"



Wanted. '517 ANTED, two Coach Body-makers.— Vr Cousins and Atkin, Coucli Builders, Klii'iU-streot. V%7ANTEL), n respectable Girl as»ciicral V T s-'orvant.—Mm Constable llob-on-strcot, oppi.sto Mr GroonwayV, V47AJSTED, Soveral Goneral Servants. W —S. Worms' Ho_istry, Karangahapo Rond, Nowton. WANTED, a Musician for a Dancing Class.—Apply (immediately) Carltmi Academy, I lobaon-Htrcet. ANTED, a good Plain Cook.—Mrs. 3, Morrin, Dash par. Ronmora. WANTED, a Lad accuatomod to an Knglne.—Apply at htak Otlicc. WANTED, a Certificated Master for tho Schooner " ITorva!."—Apply before 10 a.m. to-morrow to Mr C. 1). Herry, at tho oIHjo of M. Niccol, l.owor Quoun-gtwet. X\T ANTED, tiii-co or four Men to take a V » Ditching Contraot.—Apply to J. Now moil's, Insurance Buildings. \*7ANTED a haudy Man to look aftor » T garden, cow Sec— Apply by lo'.tor to Z.E.0.A., EVENING STAHOfIIOO. WANTED, a cood General Servant.— Mr Pounds, Union Honk, or Mrd Pounds, Kpsoiii. &&/'ANTED,?a good Goneral Servant.— V » 11. J. Yates, Uulland llouso, I'urnell. WANT ED, a smart Errand Boy. — Apply Ladles' Kmporlnni, Qncon-Btrc.ct. VITANTED, a Mnlstor; only thoroiishly TV compolont hand ncoii apply to ]iooc!i'll and Field, Kricu Brewery. \\f ANTED, a Married Couple without * * family for Wesloyan College, Three Kings: the Man for fain and pardon work; tho Wife for cookiiv.', dairy work, &c— Apply to Mr 1.. Arthur's Auction Mart, oral tho College. \\J ANTED, by a youu<{ Man, a Home V in a quiet family of respectability ; must bo in tho l)Htrictof Newton.—Aildroa " Try," oJlice of tills p ipor. TTS7ANT XI) by a Married Man, (26 a TV situation as second or singlr-hand Raker, or a place in v Bto-o.—For addre.s apply to 1.0.X., I'o-tofllcc, Auckland. TX7 ANTED, in Ponsonby, Scwiu<» Ma " chiii-s, &c, to repair, by J. O. Cough, Prospect Terrace, next the District School. \.\7ANTED TO RENT, a Five-roomod v 7 Cottage—Addresa N. 0., office of thi^ paper, ANTED to 801 l for Cash, a First-class (Jon^s) Circular Head Hewing Machine Price, £9.-11. Stokes, Wyndham street. WANTED, a Situation as Kitchcnm.in by a respectable young Man.—Address " Kitchenman," Stau Olllco. \\TANTED KNOWN.—E. Carr and V V Bon havo in thoir Yards. Ciistom-houßC stirot West, a large quantity of Firo*ood at low rate?. Lay in winter supply. %Tt7"ANTKD to Sell, really jj-ooil Second- TV liand Buggies: Binglo or doublo hoodoii, or opon also, two First-Class Phaotona (now at Crowthor'u Victoria st&hlos. W' ANTED, Koaril and Itesidcuco bya yonnu Man In a quiet, resiiectublo funiliy within live minutes walk of IVist-olllco. —Apply by loiter to " VV.l 1.," ktar dltico^ >. *> J ANTKD, Customers for 4-bntton Kill VV Gloves, 49 Ud; 2-bntton, L's Cd ; 1-button1! IrCcl; undressed li id, Is (id: nil wool Ciimean, 1^ 3d; all wool Welsh Mannel, Is 3d.—J. M. Mcl.achUui. TT/ANTED TO LEA SIC, a Seven tY loomed Jionso, un volcanic soil. Ncuj Railway station preferred. Apply to A. Saun doM 2, Insurance Uuildingn. ANTED TO LET, Two Front Rooms, with flrr-placo.—Apply to M:s Scullen, Ri saoil-street, Grc.it Nortli Koad. \\.rANTED, Situation in a Store by a T T youncs Man of eight years experience; excellent character and a Good Templar. Would talco warehouse work or any sort, for a s'art; wng's no object.—Pleaso address, H.J.J., at this Oillco. \\r ANTKD KNOWN, Cheap ■limber * V can now bo l'urchaeed at tho Yards of D. Goleli\ Albert-streef. close to Dock. He having purchased between 300,000 and 100,000 feet, of Seasoned Timbir m advantageous terms, will bo prepared to give customera tho benefit of his purchase. TJi7^_NTED 'KNOWN, the Auckland V T Timber Company havo on hand such lawo stooliS of timber of every cicscript'on, tOKOthcr with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, they arc compolled to sell. Now is tho time to build. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks aro Fold. Job lota of peconrl class. Face cuts, Sabs, &o. Kirowood2s Odper load. Sawdust and shaving's fr>e. WANTED, the P'lblic to know, that John Crocker has Orjcnedhis Now 800 and ShOB Shop, in Wollesloy-strcet, a fow doors above llowin Hros'TMavt, and qpposito United Service Hotel. He hop?s by hiKh-class work manship and lowest possible rates, to secure a sharo of public patronage. WA NT ED KNOWN, that E. Can- and Lou lave to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, Hcuho Hlocks, Pailincrs, Posts, Jails, and Firewood in their yard. Customhouse-street West, opposito end of Hobson street. N.fl.-The incrnusinp; dsm.ind for Wliitc Pino h s induced them to arrange for a constant supply. \\J ANT IS D KNO \V N a first-claBS Stock of Cloths and Tweods; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." J. POBB, TaUor, ICQ, Queen-street, \¥f~Onf~_ l "~~iTn o w n, TO TUaDBHMKN, MECHANICS, AND OTHKHS. Money Apvanckd in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, ro-pnyablo by weokly inatal menta, at h. 11. NKUMKGISN, Auckland Loan OUlco. 165 Q.u»nn fit.. onDO3ite Savinsta Bank. _ A^ MEDIca"L MAN (B.A.M.D.M.C. R. A.) anxious to sottlo la New Zealand, is desirous of hearing of an opening, whore ho will bo Eccured by appointment, or otherwise, a settled income Testimonials and referencoa of the highest order.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mow bray, liand Agents, Qiioon-street, Auckland. "VTEW Electoral Act.—Votfng Forms, re _Ll si<icntal and otherwise, may Ijg had he tak Olljeo. - rinO THE BOOT TRADE, — Wanted", JL immediately, two good Uench Hands— Apply Prince and Uavy, Crown Boot Factory. O~ BAKIUJS.—Wanted, by a young Man of experier.ee. a Situation as Im prover.—Apply by letter " 1'.G.," Stak Oillco To Let, fTSO Let, a Shop and Four Rooms in Upper " Qncon-streot. Fixturoa to gi with it,— Hanniiford's Agcnny, Upper Quoqn-strcct. fjpO I et, in Parncll, a four-roomed Cot- JL tagc, in good order, flno view, kitchen sorvant's room, and garden. Kninituro, which is new, can be hud at a valuation.—Address, A.R.Z., Star (Jfllce._ npO LET, in Hobson-stroet New Sliops _B. —Apply to Jrtmos Rutherford on tho premises. • fBTO I et. Private Sitting and ''ed-room.— I Kor addiOßS, »vply to'STAR Cillco. mO LfeT,' LEASE or SKLL, a splendid \ Villa i?esif'cn-'o nf r.infl rooms, situ'ito In Vnllor I'.oad, 1 otween Mount Kdeu and Jlount Roskill l?o ds, with tuur acres of s;ood volr.aric land : d girden, orchard and all requisite out mouses the i'"o.—Hor term:-, &<•., apply Bar.!. Evnf, ;n, Viduu Viix iiotel, rtrien Ten-ace. BMALL Cottage to Let m Victoria ttreet.—Apply to M, Foloy, Victoria- Btreet. /SIIELTHNEIAM IJEACH, North Shore. \j —Handoomo and Commodious Marino Residence to Let; every c nveuionce and largo allotments. Also, Six-roomed Cottage to L,ct near tho wharf.—Oliver Mays, Postomcc Store, Davonport. , DEVON PORT, NORTH SHORE.— Houses to Let', furnished and unfurnishe . —Oliver Mays, Post-office Store,'



Tenders* Public Works OfTico (Architect's T5-nnch), Wellington, March 3, 1808. mENDERS are invited for the Erection ° of a Post and Telegraph Ofllco at ] >urga. vilie. General conditions, specifications, am! draw ings may bo seen at cho Public Works oiiico (Architeet'a Brauch), Wellington, and at tho Public Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public; Works, and markod outside " IVmiiT for Post and Telegraph Office, Dargaville," will be received at tho abovo ofllen up to noon of TJHinSOAY, tho 25th day of March, 1SSI). TelearapMo Tenders will be received.provided tho original tender and deposit are lodged with tlie nearest District Engineer at tho time above specified. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. P. F. M. BURROWS, Architect. HIIY OF AUCKLAND. j TENDERS FOIt PAINTING RESERVOIR FitNCES, &o. Tho City Council wi'l recoivo Tenders until ■1.30 p.m., of WK)DNKST>AY, 17th inslant, for Paiutlug work as above, in terms of specifloa tions and conditions on viow at the oflico of tho Town Clerk, Canada Buildings. Tho Council do not bind thcmsolvcs to accept any tender. Tcnderj to bo endorsed, " Tender for Painting, &c." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Ofllco. sth Mai oh, ISSO. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF JAME3 MARTIN. STORE ICEICPICR, HAMILTON. Tenders arc invited for tho Assota in tho aliovo Bstato, a3 under :— Lot I—General Drapory „ 2—Clothing, Mercery and Hats „ 3—Boots and Shoes „ I—Fancy Goods and Stationery ~ s—Crockery and Glassware „ o—Grocory „ 7—lronmongery „ S—Premises and Fixtures. Tenders will bo received for tho wholo or separate lots. Tenders to bo addressed to tho Trustee, caro of A. (lark and Son<*, Auckland, not later than MONDAY, 16th instant. stock Sheets am bo scon at tho ofllco of Trustee, and all particulars at store, Hamilton. . . J. M. CLARK, Trustee. mo BUILDEHS. The time for receiving tenders for n, Two storey Uiillrtinff in Pitt-Htroct, is extended to noon on SATURDAY, tho 13th instant. BDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. 'HI 0 J! U I L D E II S. •J Tonders will bo received until noon of WKDNhBDAY, Mnrch 10th, for tho Krootlon nnd Completion of.a! Villu Residence in Symondß stroot. EDWARD BART LEY, Architect. rtn o v v i l d k n s. 3 Tendora will ho rocelvofi until noon of FRI DAY, March 12th, for tho Kroction and Complo tion of a Villa Koaidencc in O'Rorko-Btrcet, EDWARD BARTLKY, Architoot. 7\T EWMA XX E T 111 GIIW" A V X<t DISTRICT. Frosh Tendcro for Drainngo nnd Pipes will be received until THURSDAY, tho 11th instant, a', noon, by tho undersigned, from whom par ticulars n ay bo obtained. WM. MORGAN, Chairman. TN consequence of misunderstanding the . timo for accepting Tondora for Ten-roomed llouso in I'onfonby is extended to 10 o'clock on Saturday Mokni.vo nrxt, Plan-*, &c, still at Mr, brookii!K'nOllice,Hligh-strter. npiENDEUS for the Krcction of a School 'JL anil TkachKit's Dwkli.ing atC.VMimiDGK Wm will bo received by tho Education Hoard, Wyndham - street Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, Slat March instant. Phuiß and specification at tho Olllcc of tho Board, and on application to Mr Hugh Filz geraW, Secretary to School Committee, Cam bridge West. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ryiENDEKS will be received by the uu «. dorsigncd until 10 n.m ,on tho 17'h March, 1830, for tho purchaso of tho smart and recontly repaired Btoam Launch " VKBTA," to bo taken dolivcry of at Hokianga. Tho lowost or any tender not necessarily accepted. Further par ticulars can bo obtained from tho undersigned. A. S. ANDREWS, Hon. Sec. to tho Hokianga S. F. Co. rilO BUILD E~lt S. Tondors will bo received until noon of MON DA.Y, March loth, for tlio lCrcctiou of a Villa llcnidnnco near the harp of Erin llotol. Plans and Hpeeincntions to bo soon at Mr. Mumfkhd'h, Cornerof Vulcan and High-streets. rpENUEHS will lie recehccl till 4 o'clock ft on MONDAY, 22»d March, for tho Krec tion of ii HankiiiK-hoiHe, in Auckland, for tlio Hank of New South Wales. Tlio lowest o any tender will not necessarily bo accepted I'iana and upeoilicutionH may bo Peon at tlio Hank of Now South U'alrs, Auckland, and Tendero are to bo addres.tud to tho Manugor, endorsed, " Tender for Hank." W. B. ARMSON, Arohitrct, Clirißtohurch. tor Sale. fT^OK SALE, Ton First-clttßS Working 1' Hullocka.—For particulars apply to Huntor and Nolan. fij^Oli SALK,J Handsome Kosideuce iv I" Ponsonby with niagniflcont view, over looking Horbour, Flagstatt' Hill, and away out beyond tho Kawau, &c; situation ono of the choiooßt, and viow unsurpassed. Also, at Dovon porr, a convenient Cottago near tho wharf, on eaQy terms. Also, several Hotiscs, large and small; Farms, &c.—Full particulars from TANNKR & EVANS. Bstato Agents, 71 Quoon-Btreot. FOX SALB, at Mr Garnicr's, Jeweller, 207, Queon-atreot, a Choico Collection of Frennh Music, composed by tho best musicians for Pinno, Violin, &c., for Banda nnd Choral Societies. This collection includes sovoral pieces compo<ed by M. V. O. Catlliau, Klevo dv ConservHtoire do Munlquo, Paris. BJIOK KALE (low price) on easy terms, %} tho few remalninß most elosablo'Business and Villa sites, Mount Edon Road, near tho Koscrvoir. FOR SALW, Eight-roomed llouso in tho City. This is a bargain. Terms oasy. Also, Allot ments Ponsonby.—ll. Turlington, Houao and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. "BTIOK Immediate Sale, the Caniago, JD Ponies, and llarnens belonging to Judgo Gillies, who is leaving for Europe. A bettor pair cannot ho got.—Apply to Vv. Crowthur, Viotoria Stabla. IJ^OH SALE, Conifortable House, con . taininß threo rooms; tank, nice allotment, sink, *c.; every convenience. Also, four roomed House, well-situated allotment, 33 xlo2 —Apply Wtn. Oolwoll, Built or, Newton Road. ?TkOUEUY BUSINESS.—For ininiedi- VJT ate Halo, a Grocory doing a good Business in a rising part o£ tho suburbs, to an industrious party; this if an excellent opening ; terms easy. —H. Partington, Houao and Land Agent, Stich bury'ajßuildinga. rpo SHOEMAKBKS.— For immediate I Sale, tho Goodwill. Stock and Machinory ot an old established ShoomakinK Riißiness to ono or two industrious Men. This is a llrst-class opening; terms very easy. The present pro prietor leaving immediately for England.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Ktichbury'a Buildings. PRETTY Residence at Pousonby for Sale, largo allotment, plenty of water, Bevon rooms and outhouses.—F. G. Ewington, 81, Queen street. ISAKGAIN.—To be Sold (cheap), a New Pix-roomod IIous?, largo Garden, Volcario soil; all conveniences, ana never fail ing supply ot water. App yto c> nuTC HINSON, 7, Queen-otroot. T^TEW CASTLE COAL. TO ARRIVE Phr ' Lapwing ' (now duei : 100 tons Smiths' Coal 20 tons House do. Pur 'Clara Hargreaves': 300 tons Houso Coal 200 tons Smiths' do. 10 tons Coko 2,000 Spokes (Iron Bark) 50 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & G. WINSTONE, THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE fc'Oß SALE, Ex 'Biii'isn Kmpiuk': Saucos Pickles Fanoyßisoult s Rod llerring Ling Fish Japan Hlacking Cornflour Starch Mustard Black Lead Cccoa Chocolate B.s-'per. (:.-ndles ('tirrants Eloiiio ttaisins B. W.Soap Bplit PeaH Sultanas Glycßiinoao. Thumb t'luo Taoiora Chicory Juico Soda Crystals Sardines Shell Almouds Bottle fait SttladOil Fins tfacaroni Ourrio Powder C.ushcd Sugar Vormice.ll Garb. Soda Lolli-'f, all kinds Marmala!o [Wol. Lozenges Also, Union Scales Lawn Mowers Crockery Horse Rakes Dun. Cornsacks &c, &c, &c. HULL BROTHERS, GENERAL IMPORT, EXPORT, & WINE & SPIRIT MEKCHANTS. N.B.—Solo Agents for J. Craig and Son's GJasgow Whiskey. BONDED STOKE IN ALBEKT-STKBET,



Funeral Notice. -i# a &\\ ; If ODGE ST. ANDRUW, US, 5.C.,2 i Tho remains of BO PITKETHtET, of Lodge HJr \V«]tar s<oir. will arrive at ! Queeu-3tro' t Wharf, iior ' Enterprise,' at ■1 p.m. TO-MOUROW (Thursday). > Brof.hr, n of tlio abovo Lodsro and \ Membci'3 of! tho fraternity generally aro I invited to meet tho steamer on arrival, ! and accompany the remains o£ our ; j lirotlicr to the place of interment. I R.W.M. ;! I Auckland, March 10,1S80. I ''mtmum— - Volunteer .Notices. ]V~E\Y ZEALAND It EGI ME N T JJi ARTILLERY—A EATTKRY. The Battery and Band will parado at the Drill shnd for inspection TO-MORHOW (Thursday) KVrtNlNti, the llh instant, at 7.15 sharp. A full muster is particularly requested in order to consider thu Reception of tho Representatives. Uniform :—Full J/ress, with Anns and Accou trements. By order. QR.-M.-SffiUHT. IC. HICIGinVAY, Secretary. Lost and li'ouna. LOST from Ponsoiiliy, on Friday niglit last, a PulliiiK Boat nbout 15 feet long, painted whito, with on, n, rowlocks, and sa!K Any porson giving information leading to recovery of same will he rewarded.—Apply at Mr James Htiidart'H office, Slinrtlnnd-street. "JjIOUND, a Hrown-and-whito Cattle Dog. JS Tho owner can have tho samo by applying to J. Sullen, Freeman's Bay, and paying ox penses. "JTUTUNI), jTHiFliiy CUSTOMERS, J 1 Wlioovor will brim; back tho other Half will bo handsomely rewarded.—John Ejmith'd Billiard-room. United Service Hotel. RT S. X E WARD.—Lost, bet ween No w iif market and Papatoitoi, a Window Curtain. —Kinder returning t!.o same to this olllco within seven days willroeeivejabove raward. Education. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AjnD DAY SCHOOL, St. George's Buy Koad, Parnell. Quarter Days—April 12, July 5, top torn her 2!). A Forcnijjhtly Coiirso of T.eeturcs will be given to thi) Senior I'iipila in Ihe school-room, coni mouoing FRIDAY, 121 h instant, at 7.30 p.m. 1. "Tho Growth of tho Colonies," J. Adams, B.A. 2. "Tho four Great Ancient Kmpirea." Dr. Kidd 2, 1. ' The American Wur of Independenco," A. do Lislo Hammond, B.A. 5, C. " Music, Educationally Consideroil," Mr Swallow 7. "Outlines in Now Zealand," MrWatkina 8. " The French Revolution," Rev. J. Bates 9. "Astronomy," Mr Tomlinson. A. limited number of tickets can bo obtained from Messrs Ohamptaloup and Cooper. Singlo tickets, 2y; the Course, 1?3. CIiDUCH OF ENGLAND GUAMMAK SCHOOL PAKNKLL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July 6th, and Soptombor 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February $. JAMICS A HAMS, 8.A., Head Mastor. DANCING TAUGHT,-Carlton Acad emy, Hobson-strect, Friday evenings, 7.30 Terms £1 If. Quarterly in advance.—Apply at he Night School from 7 lo'J.—Charles B. Andrewl ■JMT It II ENII V R0 W E TEACHER OF MUSIC, SCUIiIISET I'LACiC, Howo-atreot. Ti/JONSIKUR EPOUARD FRANCOIS IVI CALON, PROFESSOR CF MUSIC, liOHB to intiniato that, in accordance with tho expressed wishes of a fow Ladles of Auckland, ho is about to coinmonco tho practice of his pro fession lioro, and is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. Monpiour Calon holds tho highest testimonials as to his ability and succcps as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, end feela conildent that parents and guardians wlio may placo pupils under his tuition will bo thoroughly satis iled with Ihcir progress. for terms, &c, apply at Upper Symondys- Btreoi, four doors abovo Mr Broadgate, Chemist. N.B.—Schools attended to. Sporting. T\f ANGANUI CU IV lierby Swcap on abovo event drawn TUTS KVHNING nt Cosmopolitan Sportinß Loungo. Latest Quotations Medical, IS I T C II X N IS CELEDRATED 13 L 0 0 D ReSTORERI Tub Rrnovatou op' tub Human Bi.ood no mohe i'hysical dlcgknkkation If tho Laws of Health are observed, ordinary care exorcised, and Blood Restorer Freely Taken ! HITCHENS' CkLKBRATED J3LOOU XVKSTORKR C X It Ta' I N CURE For tho Lanßour, liasaitudo and Disnaso which, attend the Heat and Drought of semi tropical and tropical Climates. Fovors which bo quickly fasten on tho debili tated syttom may easily he kept away by tho timely use of this /tar MOST WONDERFUL RKMKDYI t£t In fact, by Its nso] tho Most Malignant of Tropical Fevers HAVE dekn kjkcted from tho Human System, and by ita aid Dying, Kovor-btricken Men havo bocn, as it were, RAISED FROM THE DEAD ! As Is shown by tho following interesting TALE OF TJIJS PACIFIC!! A TALE OF THE PACIFIC. Win. Opporman, Ken., a wealthy island trader was for eomo months lying ill at Happomamma an inland of the Kingsmill Grou", in tho Paciflo Ho bad been seized with rheumatic fever, which was followed by complicated disordora of a ter rib'y sovero nature, assuming tho form of a sprciol of palsy never beforo known. Tho suf ferer's limbs swelled, tho legs lost all sensibility to wain ; tho foot could bo wrenched round or tho akin picrcoil with a lanco without inflicting tlio slightest suiTiiring. Tho sick man was evi dently uncor scious or his having legs, and his brain wa« seriously affected as if with lunacy. In this doplorablo Btate ho was kindly brough from thrt is'ands to Auckland by Mr H. Hender son in tho schooner Coionot. Captain Moeller and, being a Gorman, ho was received by the Gorman Consul, <?. Yon drr Hoyde, Esq., and placed in tho District Hospital, whero he re ceived troatmout for three weeks with no indica tion of improvement, his case boing pronounced by ono and all a most hopeless one. Tho nnptaln of tho Corono', knowing that extraordinary cures had been effected by the uso of llitchens' Celebrated Blood Restorer requested tho p-opriotor of tho Blood Restorer to tako tho caso in hand, nnd a contract was ontorcd into of "No cure, no pay," Mr Kitchens proceedod to the Hospital, examined the invalid and found him in an apparently dying state with scarcely a spark of life loft. Mr Hitcbens ordered the suffering man to bo removed to his (Mr H.'h) private residence, whero his wants could personally bo attended to by Mr Hitohens The latter administered tho medicino (tho Blood Restorer) and used tho ointment freely. Mean whilo clergymen called, pronouncing the caso beyond tho power of man to eilVctacurn. How over, after six weeks tho olFect of tho medicine became wonderfully apparent. Tho Blood Restorer had acted steadily but snrely on tho blood; tho deadly impurities wera gradually eliminated from tho system until the stream of lifo flowed unchecked in its natural channols .orer tho entiro man. Tho brain be camo clear and active, and tho limbs once again roioicod in natural circulation, the patient rising to his feet cured of dieoasoa which had baflloa tho skill of leading physicians, a living proof of tho wondorful hoaling powers Of Hitchens Colobrated Blood Restorer. TESTIMONIAL.I ' Auckland, N.Z. To 11. A. H. Hitohens, Esq. Before leaving Auckland on my roturn voyago to tho Islands, I havo to perform tho pleasing duty of acknowledging tho surprising cure I havo rocolvcd at your hands. Coming to Auckland sis I did a dying man, being palsied and generally unconscious, and hearing from others that no hopo of recovory was held oat by medical men, I look upon you now aa tho preserver of my lifo. 1 am convinced that to you ■ medicine alono is duo the crodit for my now boing a living man. I bog to thank you most sincerely for tho kind ness you havo shewn mo while staying in your house, and in conclusion would earnestly re commend sick people to uso your Blood Restorer, as it is the most extraordinary purifier of tho blood I over heard of, or met with in my travels. It one of tlio many good gifts of a beneficent Creator to his suilcring children on I his earth. Vv. OrPEKMAN. Auckland, December 19, 1879. Signed in tho prescuco of. G. Yon dkh Hk.ydk, Imperial German Consul Agent fok Hjtohens' Cosdialised Blood Restorer— MESSRS EHRENFRIED BROTHERS. A THOROUGH practical Engineer is desiroua of meeting with an Engagement ' to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is used, such as deep-lift pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Bfew er:es, &c., &c. Would havo no objection to 3 drive a Portable Kngine and Thrashing Ma chine, and keep samo in repair. Highest home and Colonial references given.—Apply Stab Office,



Public Notices. T>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Xoi :co is hereby given that all Rato not paid Oil or before SATUHDAY, the 13th day of March instant, will be suo'l for without further notice. Tho .Collector is in attendance at tho Pon nonby HaH, between tlio hours of y.30 and 5 o'clock, and on Sat.rdriy evenings from 7.30 till 9.30 o'clock, for tho purpose of receiving payment of iho Rates now long overdue. .XX A. TOLE, Chairman Ponsnnby District Board. Ponsonby, Ist March, 1830. ffIJIK undcrsijjnei], having taken over the i Business lately carried on by Mr J. Tuckor. hopes by t tiict attention to business to merit a sharo c£ the surport so liberally awarded to his predecessor. joiin nuRGKSS, BniPPISG and Family Butcher, Near Theatre Royal, Qaeen-s'.rect, Auckland. Families waited on for orders in to wnor suburbs. CJT. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN Ik? CUURCH, REMUER A. A Soiree will bo hold in the Church on TUES DAY, 23rd March when Addressee will be given by Ministers from the South and others. nnOKATEA GOLD-MINIJNG COM JL PANY (REGISTERED). Shareholders are reminded that the Call of la per .sharo is now overdue, und they are re quested to pay the paine without furthor delay, Mr F. Kino has been hppointed to receive Calls, at his ollice, Shortland-streei, Auckland. By order. W. HORNE, Manager. Coromandel, March 8,1880. ■VfOTICE.—A BALL is to be given at JLI Northcoto (lato Stokes's Point) on 17th March. Double Tickets, 73 GJ ; Single, Es. SUITES RE-UPHOLSTERED, &c, in Hair, Cloth, Reps, Brocotelß, &c, in first class style, at Low Prices. Couches and Easy Chairs to match; tlip American Chairs for Sitting-rooma, and Rich Mottled Kauri Chests of Drawers, &c, &c. All at very reasonable prices for cash. WILLIAM NORRIF, Mottled Kauri Cabivht Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. r A U N D R Y. Wo beg mo it respecfully to inform tho inhabi tants ofJAuck!and and neighbourhood that we have commenced tho Laundry Business at Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby, whore Washing, Mangling and Ironing will bo done on the shortest notice, and at reasonable charges. Wo uso no friction cithor by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by us will wear much loneer tlian when washed in the usual manner. All Clothes will be fetched to tho Laundry and returned to tho owners free of charge for carri age.-Yours renpectfully. J. &A. MILLS.—P.S.: A noto addressed as abovo will ensure immedi ate attention. WASHING MACHINES. WASHING MACHINES. Branston & Forstkr, makers of tho Patent Fountain Machines, bog to call th;i attention of tho public to the above. Tho qualifications of this Maehino arc, that no labour ia required beyond that of soaking tho clothes tho night previous, in tho usual way, then placing thorn in tlio boiler containing the apparatus for 20 minutes, when they aro thoroughly cleansed (without in any way iojuring them) and ready for wringing Sold by all Ironmongers, whore all particulars may bo obtained. c y ii i, ENNISKILLEN HOUSE. GLOVES! GLOVES! 200 dozen Tho Lepine, better than Josephine, in all tho now and fashionable colouis of the season, and a gi eat variety of Josephine Gloves. 1 will so!l first choice, at 2s Cd pair, worth in 6d. 30 dozen B:ank Lopine, two-button, 3s pair, worth 4s G.I; 50 dozen New Colours, two-button, 2s fid, woith Is. I have a variety of New Hats (trimmed anduntrimmed), New Ribbons in great varieties. Como and see my New Corsets. The Hooti and Shoes I must get rid of at any price, 200 Long Ostrich Feather, now colours, at os Gd GsGd,7sGd; worth 12s Gd. A splendid assort' meut of Belts at Is, worth 2a. 4» I i\ to £1 000 LENT, on Building Society ovJLvf principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. MR "MORRISON, of Papatoitoi, is appointed A gent for tho Star. Parties de»irons of becoming Subscribers will kindly favour him with their names. uamiie-vraoioiA 'zr '"OO *$ SNIXIIAV 'IHU HI 3 3 •SNIVO -SIVH mo jo SHJTCTAX CTWiini ISVT OIK i 510T.T.0N iSIO 11, oM. IttOIXO-M ATCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION, ISSo.—Contributions wiU at any period be thankfully received, and duly acknowledged.—S. Rout, Treasurer. GO TO BATH to Roth's" Publlo Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - street East. Charge, ONK SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a~tn. to 1) p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brtuhos, combs, respirators, soap, &o Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladles every day, at all honra, with female attendanoo, One Shilling. Please noto the address:—Viotorio stroet East, abovo tho Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap JGeddlng and Furniture Mart Auckland XT O T 1 C E. oas nnauLATORS. gas regulators. HORNE'S PATENT GAB REGULATORS. GAS ACCOUNTS REDUCED 30 TO 40 PER CENT. Sole Agents for Now Zealand: A. & T. BDKT, DUNEDIN. Wo have appointed Mr W. J. MARKS, Plumber and Gas-fitter, Chapel-street, Solo Agent for tho above in Auokland. A Regulator can bo seen at his premises, whore full informa tion regarding them will bo given. A. & T. B U RT, DUNEDIN. SHEFFIELD GRINDING WHEEL, VICTORIA-STREET. H. LEADBEATER Regs to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that ho has Commenced Busi ness in the premises of v. and W. Fowler, Victoria-street (from whom he has hired shop room and engine-yowcr), as a GRINDKR and POLISHER of all kinda of Edgo Tools and Bright Goods. 11. L. was apprenticed at J. Rogors & Son's twenty-five years ago, and has worked at tho trade over since. Ho can therefore confidently assert that Joiners, Butchers, Barbers, House holders, and all others who entrust him with work, will find it turnod out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pocket Knives re-bladed and renovated. ■XT ' O. '' T I : O B Ladies, bear in mind that Williams' Is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Ladies' Undorclothina; Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice lot of Neck Frilling, all prices from 4d yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-ringa and Lookets, from Is o2s eaoh. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-street, four doors above Marke Entrance, opposite Dampier's. Open till 9 p.m. TTTARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform hi 3 friends and the public he has resumed Business in the Old Premises, known aa " Thomson's lemporanco Hotol," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronage ho has always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. jf»Q AAA W 6 R T H EARTHKNWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr £ A Beautiful Selection of Now Goods, in c g Great Variety. & S Also, landing, ex 'British Empire,'largo o g additions to my Stock. m Si An early inspection is invited, especially Of 3 q some Parian Statuary. 2 3 Tho Goods aro very Choice. g Largo shipments to follow by ' City of S S Quebec' and ' Mcrcla' from London. S Selling Prices are such as will induce Q o Cuiitomors to extend to mo a continuance q g of their favours. . g B2 MyAgents in London,thoroughlyconver- o it sant with the wants of the Colonies, are "A < thereby enabled to purchase (for cash) to S g the best advantage. ffi EDWARD LEWIS, CTJSTGM-HQU6E STREET. 11th February, 1880. . ..



Public Notices. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAIL WAYS. St. PATRICKS' DAY, MARCH 17. Single Tickets lS3ned from any Station to any Station available for return same day. A. V. MACDONALI), General Manager. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Notice Ss hereby given that a Statutory De claration of the loss of Grant from the Crown to IfnMUND Fitzpatrick, of Allotment 555, Parish of Horolin, County of Waikato, contain ing 15 Perches (more or less), and being the whole of the Land included in Vol. 10, folio 225 of the Eegi-.tor Book, having been filed in this office, and application having been made for tho issue of a Provisional Certitlcate for the same, it is my intention to issue such certificate unles.i caveat be lodged forbidding the same on or before the twenty-sixth day of March instant. Dated at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this Bth day of March, 1880. THEO. KtSSLING, District Lsnd Registrar. T>UBLIC NOTIFICATION. Board of Education, Auckland, sth March, 1880. In accordance with Section 18, of " The Edu cation Act, 1877," it is hereby publicly notified that John Logan Campbell Samuel Lckk, and Frederick Lambert Prime have been this day elected as members of tho Kducation Board, to fill tho vacancies caused by the retirement of Dr Campbell, Mr Luke and Mr Prime. J. M. CLARK. Chairman of the Board. milE DISTRESS IN NEW CALE JL DONIA. Subscriptions aro respectfully solicited by the nndorsigned in aid of tho Sufforord by the lati Hunioano in New Caledonia. D. B. CRUICKSIIANK, Vico Consul do Franco. 16, Queen street, Auckland, March 9,1880, jp H~ A L L E N G E P We, tho undersigned, Challengo to Pull any Four Men in New Zealand tlio following Three Events, at three months' notice :— Four-Oared Outrigger (with coxswain) Pair Oared Outrigger (no coxswain) Single-hand Sculler Race. Tho Pair-Oared and Sculler's Race to bo pulled by reprofentativoi of tho Four-Oared Crew. The threo events to como oif, or no match. Kach event for Fifty Pounhs. Arrangements can bo made with W. Whito, of Mercury Bay. WHITE BROTHERS. Mercury Ray, March 9,1880. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE. All Rates not paid to tho Collector, G. R. Burgebs, at his Residence, Home-street, on or before MONDAY, the 22nd inst., will be sued for without further notice. JAMES MCGREGOR. Chairman, 9th March, 1880. T^" O T I C E. All Debts owing to the late Wm. Hough, Store keeper, Ponsonby, mußt bo paid to Isabella Hough within a fortnight ftom date, and all Accounts duo by tho late Wm. Hough must bo sent in by FRIDAY next, 12th instat.t. ISABELLA HOUGH. Auckland, 9th March, 1880. TTVEVONPORTHIGHWAYDISTKIOT. "Doo Nuisance Act, 1851" Doj; Collars must be obtained during the current month, and may bo had of Constable J. W. Moar, Police Station, Victoria Road, Devonport. W. H. BROWN, Chairman Devonport District Board. March B,IBSO. READ the Extraordinary Oiler, in No. 21, Melbourne Saturday Night, and apply for same. ■"VTO. 21. — Melbourne Saturday _Li Nights, to hand. May be had of all News Agents. Next week a New Thri lii g Story, " Tho Whiskey Ring-" ASK for tho Melbourne Saturday Nights, and Bee that you get them Weekly. THE ANNUAL BALL of the Hobson Company will take place in tho Albert Hall, on St. Patrick's Night, 17th March. Double Tickets, ss. M. KIRBY, Socretaty. WASHING" MACHINES 1 WASH ING MACHINES ! Wanted known that Branston and Forster's Washing Machines ore only Imitations of " Harper's Patent," and that they aro not au thorised by tho Patentee to copy such. Tho original simple but perfect Machines can only bo had of G. R, McNAB, 30 Queon-strcct, Sole Agent for Auckland. TMPROVEMENT ! IMPROVEMENT I K. H. BARTLKTT. Respectfully colls tho attention of tho pooplo of Auckland to the fact that ho is now furnishing higMy-cnameled Photographs at reasonable prices, at his stndio. Queen-street, Auckland. This process was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographer in Boston. Mass.. U.S.A., and has been practised by him since 1861. Ail though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much careful manipulation, tho result is very Batlsfactory and pleasing as woll as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fadinu and spotting by exposure to air. He guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as time and climate has no damaging effect on them. Please call and inspect our work. |~~ X N T~i L E N T 1 Prime Pickled Salmon Whito Herrings And Ling Fish On Salo at G. MOO D V S & O 0., Queen-street, Onchunga. Drapery. AUK nEEAT QALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMKNCIEIS THIS EVENING. AH tho New Shipments rocently received will be Bold at SALE T> RICES. ALK JT KICKS, J. COSG RAY E & CC. •TIRISLIXUM. 100 DOZKN 2. BUTTON KID GJLOVES (Quito sound), Only Js lid per pair. A Large Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c, &c. To be Sold at Nett|Ca3h, for a Short Tlmo only. DKBSSMAKINO ON THE PREMISES, Costomos made in 21 hours' notice. A. LINABUEY & CO., 201 AND 208. QUEEN-STREET. TLf" ILNE & nHOYCE Have now on view a Complete Assortment of tho most beautiful SPUING GOODS of every description, from the best Home markets. MILLINKRY, in Paris and Knglish STRAW GOODS, FLOWERS, FK)ATTIKRB VISITKS and MANTLES, in Silk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, &o. CHILDREN'S HOSE, in Cotton, Lislo, and Silk PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GLOVKS-Black, White, and Co ourcd; 1, 2, 4, and 6 button UNDRESSED HID GLOVES, 2 and 4 button. An Immense Stock of DRKSS GOODS, In all the newest and most fashionable styles and textures; all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINEN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDKRCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC. A Complete Assortment of Calicos, Flannels,. Linens, &c. DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Five per Cent. Discount allowed for Cash. mil.nk&c ho y c c, ' Chhafsidg Hoosb.



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Gazette in Bankrutptcy. IN THE SUPREMEI COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho mntter of tho " Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of several .Acts amend ing the same, and of tlio Bankruptcy of Kdwakd Btepiiem Cock, of Mechanics liay, Parnell, in the provincial District oc Au •ktand, in tho Colony of New Zea land, Gardener, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is ;the intention of Howard Stephen Cock, tho above-named Debt*, to apply to tho above-named Honourable Court, on WEDNESDAY, tho 21th day of Marcli instant. ;it the hour of II o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter us Counsel can bo Heard in that behalf for an rrdcr of immediate (fiechargo under the provisions of the said Acts. Dated, at Auckland, this 9th d*y of Maro KDWAKD KING TYF.KR, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for tho above-named Debtor. T|N BANKRUPTCY. Bi tho mattor ot "Tho Debtors and Credi tors Act, IS7G," and of the several Acts amending tho same, ani of James Hahris. of Auckland, in (the Provincial District of Auckland, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meet ing of tho Creditors o£ tho said James Harris wul be hflld in tne moldings of tho Supreme Court, on SATUKDAV, the 13th day of March instant, at tho hour of 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of receiving my report, and granting the said Debtor an Order of Discharge undor tho provisions of the above Acts. Dated this Cth day ot March, IS3O. TIIO. MACFARLANIC, Creditors' Trustee lIK9KETH & Richmond, Solicitors far the abova-named Dobtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Dobtora and Creditors Act, 187(3," and the several Acts amend ing the saiiic, and of tho Bankruptcy of William Kiuiiy, of Auckland, Coal and Firowood Merchant, a Dobtor. Nolico is hereby given that it ia tho intention of William Kirby, the above-named Dobtor, to aoply to the ahove-naiiicd Honourable Court, on Wednesday, tho 21th day of March instant, at the hour of 11 o'clock iv tho forenoon, or as soon thereafter as oouns-1 can on heard in that Be half, for an ordt'r of immediate disctuinxo under tho provisions of tho ISItU Clauso of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876." Dated at Auckland, this 10th day of March, 1880. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, Imperial Chambers. Auckland, Solicitors for tho Debtor. Personal, IF this . fahould meet the eye of Mr Alfkkd Jones, brother to Doctor Win. Jones. Bt Thomas' Hospital, London, he may hear from h'u Sister — Jane —by sending his Address to Mrs John Wnito, care Mr Maxwell, Tbc Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plonty. Meetings. OVAL STAR OF AUCKLAND LODGE, J.0.0.F., No. 26. Summoned Meeting, A Summonsed Mcsting of tho abovo Lodgo will be held In the LoJge-room. Insuranco Build ingg, on TO-MORHOVV (Thursday), 11th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business: Reconsideration of 3yc lawn, &c, 11. J. ELLI3, Permanent Secretary. YOUNG MEN'S CHKISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Well, sley and Albert strcet3.—Usual Ijovotional Meeting TO-MOR ROW (Thursdny) EVENING, at 7.30. All aro Invited. New arrivals cordially invited. Board and Kesiaence. f^i O V ER N O 11 BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-BTRKET Board and Lodging 20s por week (sinslo room),_2os Sewing Machines. TjISTABIISHED 185 5. CHEAPEST 1 W BEST I 4 HOUSE f5 | Q , UALITY IN | THE IK MACHINES i ii -•. ■- I to TRAD E. | J ONLY. i a "W IT QIIAKLfSPEAR & fW; 246, QUEEN-STREET, . Auckland. established 185 5. W. -C. D E*KES ' THEIURBAX MACHINE. IMPORTER, IS NOBODY'S AGENT 1 mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform. Frister & Rossman Princess of Wales Wertheim Home Companion, tho New W heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttle Co.'a New Grovcr & Bakfcr latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which aro for Sale on Weekly Payments. of 2/6. One Month's Free Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by the best Machinist in tho Colony. Machinea kept in order twelve months free ot" Charge. ■ These are somo of the advantages of Par chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUEKN-STREET .aucmona. TO-MORROW, NOON. mo BE SOLD BY AUCTION, YACHT. YACHT. Suitable for Pleasure or Fishing Boat. 0 ton Yaoht, with sails, anchor, &c, as sho now lies off Mr Yeoman's Yard. A X T H U It ' S MART, (Land Department). TO-MORROW, NOON. SCHOONERS 'OPOTIKI' AND 'ADVANCE.' TO BE SOLD BY AUCTKON, By Order of the Mortgagee, AT AIITH UR' S MART. FRIDAY, MARCH 12. HOUSE BOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms on Friday, 12th inst., at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE consisting of—Couches, Chairs. Chof fonicrs, Tables, Mirrors, BrnaßoH'a Carpet, Oil Painting, Clocks, Lamp?, Glassware, Sewing Machines, Iron ana Wood Bedsteads, Mattrassea, Bedding Stands and Ware, Tubs, etc. Also, Writing-table and Shelves, Envelope Case Barrel Organ, Toys and Fancy Goods, etc. SAMUEL COCHItANK & SON, Auctioneers, FRIDAY, MARCH 12. DU R H A~M YAR DS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards on Friday next, 2 Heavy Draught Colts 1 Medium Draught Filly 1 Good Hack Also, Hacks, Light Harm ss and Draught Horses, Drays, Spring-curta, Harness, Saddlery, &c. AT 11 O'CLOCK. . HUNTER & NOLAN. KOR SALE—Cocksfoot, Rye Grass, and Clove* Seeds. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT CAMBRIDGE, 1 SATURDAY, MARCH 13th K IBBO,, .'./; ..-. 'Druggists' Fixtures Com^lbtk." ! ! S. BRIG HT, i Auctioneer. , [Continued on Fourth Page.}