was due at Birmingham about seven, could not get further than Willesden. Most of the passengers remained iv their carriages hoping that the way might be suddculy cleared, and after having spent sixteen or seventeen hours on the line without moving, returned to the station whence they had started. The next day it seemed as if the milk supply of the capital, the greater portion of which is convoyed by train for some distance, was about to fail, and tho purveyors of that nutritious aud lndißpeu sablo fluid placed even their best customers upon half commons. This unparalleled access of hyperborean weather has mado itself powerfully felt in every department of our public and social life. Judges have beeu snowed up while travelling "to os-dzo towns, and Mr Justice Hawkins and Mr Justice Liudloy arrived at Maidstone, alter having made one false start, jnat thirty-six hours alter their appointed time. Jurymen have been unable to get to the Court. Members of Parliament have failed to come up to West minster in time to vote, and Sir Wilfiid Lawson took twenty hours to make the journey from Carlisle to Loudon. One result of the severe weather has besn the adoption of Canadian methods ol loco motion. Sleighs are to he seen frequently gliding easily along tho snow-eiicuinbercd streets. They aro drawn by horses, carry ing the appropriate harness with tinkling bell, aud their occupants aio cosily wrapped up in great robes of fur. The Princes of Wales has set the example, in a sleigh which was presented to him by the Gover nor-Gcucial of Canada, his brother-in-law, Lord Lome, and is an oxcollent specimen of colouial coach or sleigh building.

Storms in America.

Tho storms in America have been general and severe. Trains have been delayed and laud and river trallic greatly impeded ; the Atchison traius were snowed up ; the Connecticut railroads blockaded ; the Louisiana railroad beds washed away ; no trains ran to Omaha from Chicago fur days; a freshet in the Delaware caused £100,000 damage io Buskill; the Now Jersey railroads were under water ; aud floods occurred at Washington, New Orleans and other cities ; rivers over flowed their banks, causing extensive depredatious aud loss of life, and snow drifts contributed to the destruction.

A New York "World's" cable dated January 20th has the following details of the weather in London aud England : -Not a cab or omnibus is to bo seen, and but for tho underground railroads there would be no getting about. Hundreds of poor families are all but made homeless, the flood rising to tho height of ten feet ia many places. Even the Houses of Parlia ment wero flooded. Twelve inches of snow stopped all trallic. At 10 o'clock iv tho morning trains ceased running: at 11, omnibuses; at noon, cabs aud hausoms —being the only vehicles left. Since then business is practically suspended. Lon doners do not remember such a total {stoppage of busy life. Travellers, arriving, liad to stay at the nearest hotels. The theatres are deserted. At her Majesty's scarcely one hundred persons were preseut, only four persons occupying the stalls. Booth, at the Princess, made his first appearance as "lago" before a scanty audience. Between 10 aud 11 to night the only vehicle seen in Fleet-street was a solitary handsom with an extra horse attached to draw a single occupant, A curious silence prevails. The recent frosts having frozen the water pipes, the unusual sight is seen on streets of water beiug offered for sale to supply Londoners with breakfast aud tea. Instances of persons being overwhelmed by snow and frozen to death are reported from various district.. Railway trains had to be abandoned in snowdrifts where only the funnel of the engine is visible. The damage to 'Dover Pier by the fury of the sea is £10,000. Solid masses of concrete were scooped out by the waves, and stones weighing more than a ton were washed away. '1 he Pier at South End, on the Thames, opposite Mouth Medway, was carried away by ice, and a boat which was aiding in tho rescue of persons on tho pier was swamped, and eight persons drowned. LONDON, January 20th. A violent storm is raging over the Medi terranean. The Gundalquiver, Spain, has risen 24 feet. California suffered severely. The Sacra mento River burst through its bounds aud inundated the country for many mile*. As far as the eye could reach acros", fertile valleys orchards were one expanse of water. The reservoir at Franktown, Nevada, burst, and the water swept away the town. The reservoir was . mile long, a quarter of a mile wide, aud fifty feet deep in the deepest place. At the timo of bursting, the people seeing it likely lo go, had tapped the water and wore drawing it oil. The people of Franktown had beeu warned of the danger and had moved their families and house hold goods to places of safety, many of them having gone to Bower's mansion. All the buildings in town were swept away, except the hotel aud railroad dupOt. So far as now known, no lives were lost, j Whore the ravine was narrowest, lookers on declare that the water was 100 feet in height. When the railroad was reached by it, the track, embankment and all, was carried away tor a hundrend yards in ' length, and half-a-milc ot truck was buried by tho dirt and debris washed down.

The War Between Chili and Peru.

Tho Chilean squadron in front of Callao has been unfortunate of Inte. The cele brated Armstrong gun ou board the Angamos exploded on the 11th of Decern bor, and one of the Huascar's turret guns (a 200-pounder) suffered a similar disaster. The loss of the Armstrong gun is a serious misfortune, as it was a formidable piece of ordnance. The breech blew out and went overboard, carrying away several men— among whom is said to he a Mr Slate, a representative of the manufacturers. The Augamos went south for repairs. The Chileans lost two _team launches in recent attacks on tho forts at Callao, and suffered considerable losses in killed and wounded.

The Chileans attacked and completely defeated the Peruvian army at Miraflore.. General Pierola, President of Peru and Commander-in-Chief of the army, fled. The Chileans occupied Lima without resistance on the 17th instant. General Pierdas, brother of the Peruvian Minister of War, was taken prisoner. The Peruvian loss iv the battle of Charallia is Eaid to have been 7000 killed and 2000 prisoners. Twenty five tlnusand Peruvians were engaged in tho battle at Miraflores. The Chilean loss in both battles was heavy. The Chilean army advanced and took possession of Lima, the Capital, thereby bringing the whole Republic under their control. The Peruvians took refuge in the mountains where some slight skirmishes havo occurred.

Indian Outrages in New Mexico.

The Apache Indians are raiding New Mexico, They travel in murderous bands, and have massacred an entire village of 3D people on the San Francisco river. A party attacked the stage between Camming* and Mesilla. The two other parties killed were driving a lish waggou, and one of them was named Davis. The stage driver was shot through the right trmple. The right side of the waggon had eight bullet-holes. The seat of tho driver was covered with blood. Tho lish waggon was takon in first, and the surroundings showed a hard fight. The seat had a number of bullet-holes, and a number of shell cart ridges lay near by. One of the bodies was Btripped to the hips and badly burned. Two mules were killed and two were found near tho scene uninjured. Two stage horses were taken off by tho Indians, and the mail aud baggage were rilled. Two companies of troops are in pursuit, and are close after them. It is charged by passengers here tbat the stage company connecting across the gap have withheld all details possible. Eleven passengers refused to cave Demiug last night because no military escort was provided, and the stage went out empty.

Frightful Mine Accident.

Cleaveland (0.), Feb. 10. A frightful explosion occurred to-day at S. C. Mauer & Co.'s coal mine, at Bobbins, on the Miles and New Lisbon Railway. There was an appalling 103S of life. A " Herald " special says fifteen men and one boy were in the mine at the time ot the accident. Eight essaped at a side shaft. The boy was entering the mine at the time, and was hurled forty feet, shockingly man gled, and will die. Mules were hulled thlrty-fivc feet, and killed. The mine is known to contain deadly gas, and the men have been warned of its presence in particu lar places, but the place of danger being a good one to pass teams, one of the miners disregarded the warning. The man who caused the explosion was badly mutilated. His body was burned to a crisp. Mrs Griffith had gone to tho door of the mine to call her son when the explosion occurred. She saw the mule shoot out of the mine aud found her son injured. George Henshel wood died in his wife's arms. The scenes were heartrending in the extreme. A corps of physicians were summoned aud rendered assistance to the wonuded. Frightful Railroad Accident. A frightful railroad accident occurred at Puerto Cortez. A train consisting of two passenger coaches, mail and baggage cars, jnmped the track at Golden Rock curve, Amour Mountain, aud went down a dis tance of 75 feet. Nearly all on board were killed,

A Woman Poisons Her Brother to Prevent His Marriage, Jonesuoro, Tcnn,, Jauuary 15th. Information of a fiendish poisoning case, in which, us usual iv man's troublo, a woman, or rather two women, are at the bottom of it, reached here last night from Sadalia, Term. The victim is Ham Dew ham, a young man of 22, who was poisoned by his envious sister. Uewham had formed an nlhunc3 with Martha Dunn, a young girl of_ his acquaintance. This was kept from his sister until arrangements for the marriage of the lovers were about to he made. The sister used every effort to persuade him against marrying the gill. Ho was fondly attached to her, however, and would not listen to tiny proposition to give her up. Ho quietly told lus sister that he was going to marry the object of his choice. The giil was not to he thwarted, and she coolly set about cheating the expectant bride of her lord. Ou iiicsday night the sister mixed a dose of poison in somo bread which her brother was to cat for supper. He ate heartily of die food and was taken suddenly ill. He lingered for 24 hours, when ho died in great agony. The mur deress was arrested aud confessed the crime, mid says her only motive was envy of Ham's betrothed. Miss Dutiu was at his bedside until he died.

War Against Jesuits in Gau temala.—A Priest Executed.

New Orleans, January 24,

The steamer Wanderer brings news of a great excitement in British Honduras, over the shooting, by order of President Barrios of Gautemala, of the Jesuit, Key. H. Cillett, of Belize, under the Jaws of Guatemal, AU Jesuits have been bauished, any any caught in that Republic nic invariably executed. Father Gillett visited Gautcmaia for his health. Immediately upon his arrival at Livingston, ho was arrested, heavily iroued and sent to Gautemala City, where he was tried, sentenced and executed ou the 17lh.

A Father Crucifies his Son.

Newark, Ohio, January 24th,

A revolting ease of brutality near hero is reported. John Camming, a labourer, forbade his eight-year-old son coasting on an adjacent hill, and hist Saturday the boy disobeyed. The inhuman father took him to the barn, procured a hickory sapling, split it, put the buy's thumbs inside, nailed the sapling tight where split, then with it lifted the boy upon the side of the barn and nailed him, keeping him in this crucified stale and unmercifully beating him tho while from . in the evening until 10 at night, when paßsors-by,|henring the lad's groans, released him. Xhe neighbours to day went to Newark for an officer to arrest tlio unnatural father.

Attempt to Blow up an Armoury.

On January 14th an attempt was made to blow up the armoury connected- with the infantry barracks at Snlfoid, near Manches ter. Shortly beforo six o'clock the neigh bourhood was startled by a loud explosion in the butcher's meat store of the barracks immediately adjoining the armoury, in which are stored, iv addition tho arms of the regiment, a number of titles belonging to tho four Manchester regiments of Volun teers, about 5000 weapons altogether. Tha explosion was exceedingly violent, destroy ing the shed and scattering rubbish for several hundred yards. A woman aud a boy passing at the time wero seriously injured, 'there seems to he little doubt that dynamite was used for tho ex plosion. Tho neighbourhood is princi pally inhabited by Irish. The armoury is uot much injured. It is not known how the destructive material was placed iv the store, a? any one would have to climb up a high wall from the outside before they could gain access to the room. There is, however, suspicion that it was smuggled into the barracks by some one having business with or connected with a regiment. The barracks arc now closed and no civilian admitted without stating his busincs to the responsible olliccr. '1 he Government offers a roward of £500 for the discovery of the perpetrators of the Salford outrage, and £100 and free pardon to any accomplice not being the actual perpetrator, who shall give information.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

MIN IS I'EltlAL MOVEMENTS. The Governor leaves at four this afternoon for the South. The Hon. J. Hall has taken over the commissionship of Customs, reliev ing Major Atkinson of that portfolio in view of the postmastcrship which the new Minister, Mr Johnson, has taken. The remant of tbe allocation portfolios is left over till the Premier returns to Wellington, Mr ltollesten came back yesterday from the South.

THE POISONING CASE.

CORONER'S INQUEST,

An iuqucst was held this afternoon before Dr Philson and a jury, on the body of Hmily Barnett, who dicdyesterday through taking a dose of strychnine.

Sergeant Gamble represented the police. Dr. Alexander deposed to seeing the witness iv her mother's house. Latterly she had been duller and moro quiet thau previously, and she appeared to be in a worse state of health. Had been told by her mother that she was in a dispondent or melancholy state. On Wednesday, the 9th inst., at 11 a.m., he saw her in the hack parlour. She was reading the paper. He bade her good morning, and she returned the salutation. Did not remark anything particular about her. Witness went into the front room, and left deceased in company of Mr Wallace, another lodger. Ton minutes afterwards, Mr Wallace came to him, and said that Miss Barnett had gone iuto his bedroom ; he had better look after her. He replied that he would go aud lock his door. He went out into the parlour, aud she was there thou. She waa standing with the paper in her hand. He found his bedroom door opec, and looked round to see what she had been doing. He did not like to ask her. Every thing there was as ho had left it. lie came out, and shut the door, but could not lock it as he had no key. Ho went up stairs shortly afterwards, and remained there some time. During the time he was down, deceased also came down. Witness spoke to her, and afterwards she returned upstairs. About five minute, after she bad gone, he h.ard a scream, or succession of screams, and at once concluded that it was deceased. He rushed upstairs, and went into the back room. He met Mr Wallace comiug from tbe front room. They went to the door of deceased's room, and finding it shut, they opcued it, but with difficulty. When they entered thoy found deceased lying on her back on the bed, convulsed, and moaning freely. He asked what was the matter, and she replied that she had taken a dose of strychnine. She did not say where she got it. He sent Mr Wallace tor Dr. Goldsbro'. There was no one in the hsuse besides deceased, Mr Wallace and him. His mother, and sister had gone out. He rushed down stairs, aud finding a bottle of Florida water, tried to make deceased swallow some. She died a few seconds afterwards without speaking. The sjmptons were those of poisoning by strychnine. He looked round the deceased's room in order to find the bottle from which deceased had taken the poison, but could not discover any He then went to his own room, whers he saw the bottle (produced) on his dressing table. The bottle was empty and corked. Witness had seen the bottle that morning, wheu it was nearly full. The liquid formed part of his private stock. The strength of the liquid was from four grains of strychino to the ounce of water. The bottle was an ci"ht ouuee one, aud therefore contained about thirty grains. Tho large quantity taken would account for the suddnoss of death. Did not think she could have mistaken it for gin. Had told his mother that the contents of the bottle was poison. Did not think that was in the hearing of deceased. Had known deceased on the passage out in the Adamant. Was not more intimate with ber than with the other saloou passengers. Had other medi cines on the table besides the strychnine. He arrived at the house from Wanganui on Monday. . . (Left Sitting.)

A meeting was held in the shop of Messrs Waddingham and Laing, Newton, on lues dav last for the purpose of reorganising the ths Excelsion C.C. There was a large at tendance, and on the motion of Mr Steven son Mr Burns was voted to the chair. _ It was decided, ou the motion of Mr Laing cconded by Mr Baits, that the club be at once reorganised. Rules for the manage lEent of the club were adopted, and the following gentleman were elected as ;l committeee :-Stevenson, Waddingham, Lung Batts, Billmgham, and Bums Mr Wadclinghani was unanimously elicited captain A vote of thanks to the Chan man brought the meeting to a close.

TELEGRAMS.

COROMANDEL, this day,

A splendid yield has boon obtained from Sheehan's crushing of eight tons, which gave 72 ouuecs retorted gold.

PER PRESS AGENCY.

INVERCARGILL, this day

A YOUNG RUNAWAY,

Alexander McNaught, a boy, aged ten, charged with absconding from tho Industrial School, Oavcrshaui, was ordered to bo sent back. Ho had walked to Edendale, a distance of 113 miles iv three days. Ho said ho left school because thoy wanted to put him iv girls' clothing. He explained to the Court that ho was in the fifth Royal Reader when he left school, and was advised to stay and learn more, but reminded the Court that the book was the highest in the school.

DISCLOSURES AT THE IN DUSTRIAL HOME.

A RUMOUR is abroad that somo horrible discoveries havo been made of gross im morality between the children in the Homo for Neglected aud Dcstituto Children. It is said that the committee have been in vestigating the matter, aud havo found tho facts only too fully boruo out by evidence, aud that a report on tho subject is being prepared. Tho offences aro said to have been common for a long timo past during Mr Stiekloy's management, and wero discovered by the new manager. If tho reports abroad are anything like truo tho depravity prevalent iv the Home ou the part of mere children has been of the most allocking character.

R. M. COURT.-This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdouald, Esq., KM.) JUDCIMKNTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. Thomas Button v. 11. W. lirower, claim, £6 13s lid, goods ; John Wood v. Donald Finlayson claim, £2 lis 9d, balauee. ADJOURNED. Clarke, v. Armstrong, adjourned for threo weeks : Surnian v. Labrtim, for a mouth ; Kelly v, Dilworth, till 21st April. DKKENDKD CASKS. UEOR-jE Mason v. Thomas Steadman. —Claim, £2 Is 2d,, goods—Mr S. Hesketh appeared for the plaiiititl, and Mr Thorno for defendant.—Thomas Stead man deposed that ho had been in the habit of getting plants from plaintiff. He got a large quantity from him last season, the number being given. There was a final lot in addition to this, but thoy were too old, and were thrown away, One thousand cabbage and four hundred cauli flowers were unsaleable, and wituess told Mr Mason they were useless.—Georgo Mason stated that all the plants charged for had been delivered. The only complaint made in rcfereuco to the plants waa when the last six hundred woro doliverod— Jessie Mason aud Walter Kuight deposed to having taken plants to Mr Steadmau's. The latter witness denied that auy com plaint had been made about tho 1,000 lot.— Mr Stendmau was recalled, aud denied tho delivery of plants ou certain dates in July. Ho was getting plants fsom another source then.—Gilbert MacKay, shopman to Mr Steadman, also gave evidence. The plants entered in the diary were all that were ever received from Mr Mason. Tho 1,000 cabbage plants aud 400 calillowor plants were thrown away, and Mr Steadman told Mr Mason subsequently that he would not pay for them. Mr Mason demurred to this.

Judgment for plaiutiff for amount claimed without costs.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The Auckland Horticultural Society's second Autumn Show was opened this afternoon in the Drill-shed. It compares favourably in all departments with tho display made lust year, while in several there is a marked advance both in number and quality of exhibits. The season has been au exceptionally genial one for fruit culture, and tho consequence is that all the well-kuown varieties, and particularly apples, are well represented. Of the latter we counted no less than 210 plates. Tho collection is a grand one, and would com mand the praise of pomologists anywhere. Some splendid peaches are exhibited by Mr R. Hobbs, and the grapes uro wonderfully ripe, luscious, and of good llavour. Tho exhibition of pears and plums is fair. Amongst the vegetables the potatoes claim the principal share of notice. They possess all tho requisites upon which such store is set by farmers and consumers. Speaking generally the vegetables are very creditable to the exhibitors. Were it not for the con tributions of the Acclimatisation Society pot plants would bo all but unrepresented ; as it is, there is a fair show. Tho section set apart for cut flowers contains a larger array of exhibits, but here again the Acclimatisation Society's assistance is powerfully manifested. Their dahlias are especially line. Great credit is due to the cxnibitorSjWho show, but not for competi tion. Their unselfishness deserves to be more generally known. To-morrow wo will notice the show more in detail. The prize list is as follows : — Fruits. Blacks Grapes, grown under glass (two bunches) six exhibits.—lst prize, 20s, S. Morrin ; 2nd, 15b, 11. Hirst; 3rd, 10s, E, Hesketh. AVhitc Grapes, grown uuder glass (two bunches) four exhibits.—lst prize, 20s, B. Hesketh; 2nd, 15s, H. Hirst; 3rd, 10s E. Hesketh. Grapes grown in open air (two bunches) four exhibits. Ist prize, 10, J. Blomfield ; 2nd, 7s, R. Hobbs; 3rd, 15s, E. Meatyard. Figs (12), 4 exhibits.—lst prize, 7s, T. Osborne; 2nd, 4s, Mrs Speight; 3rd, 3s, W. Reay. Peaches (9), 8 exhibits.—lst prize, 6., R. Hobbs; 2nd, 4s, It. Hobbs; 3rd, 3s. R. Scarborough. Peaches (3 varietes, 9 of each) 4 exhibits. —Ist prize, 10s, 11. J. Hawkins; 2nd, 7s, It. Hobbs ; 3rd, ss, W. Head. Plums (12), 8 exhibits. -Ist prize, 6s, R. Cliffe; 2nd, 4s, It. Hobbs; 3rd, 3s, R. Hobbs. Dessert Apples (12), 13 exhibitd.—lst prize, 10», It. Hobbs; 2nd, 7s, It. Scar borough ; 3rd, ss, J. Jones. Culinary Apples (6), 15 exhibits, Ist prize, 10_, A. Buckland ; 2nd, 7s, H. E. Sharp ; 3rd, ss, J. C. Firth. Apples (collection of 12 distinct kinds, 5 of each kind), 7 exhibits.—lst prize, 20s, G, Eraser; 2nd, 15s, H. J. Hawkins ; 3rd, 10s, J. J. Jones. Apples (collection of 24 distinct kinds, 5 of each kind), 2 exhibits.—lst prize, 40s, H. E. Sharp; 2nd. 30s, U. J. Hawkins. Largest and Best Collection of Apples (5 of each variety), exhibits in two preceding classes eligible for competition, 2 exhibits. Ist prize, Silver Cup, worth £5, presented by Mr G. H. Layers, H. E. Sharp; 2nd, £2, H. J. Hawkins. Dessert Pears (9) 12 exhibits.—lst prize, 10s, It. Hobbs; 2nd, 7s, Rev. J. Hobbs. Culinary Pears (6) 5 exhibits.—lst prize, 10s, H. E. Sharp; 2nd, 7a, E. Hesketh. Quinces.— Ist prize, T. Buddie; 2nd, It. Scarborough; 3rd, W. F. Buckland. Cape Gooseberries (Diah of 500) 4 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, Miss Cawkwell; 2nd, 4s, it. Hobbs. Citrons (6) 1 exhibit—lat prizo, 6s, A. Buckland. Lemons (6) 5 exhibits,—lst prize, Cs, H. Crispe; 2nd, 4s, H. Caukwell. Oranges (6, fruit to be attached to branch) 2 exhibits. No prize awarded. Walnuts (dish of 50), 5 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, T. Oaborno; 2nd, 4s, J, Jones ; 3rd, 3s, It. Wynyard. Scarlet Flesh Melon, 9 exhibits,—lst prize, G_ J. Mason ; 2nd, 4s, Fisher aud Co. ; 3rd, 3s, J. Banks. Green Flesh Melou, 6' exhibits,—lst prize, 6s, J. Banks; 2nd, 4s, W. J. Palmer. Watermelons, 13 exhibits.—lst prize, Cs, G. Smalcs ; 2nd, 4s, H. J, Hawkins; 3rd, 3s, J. Banks. Best Collection of Fruit grown and ex hibited by cottagers or day-labourers only, 1 exhibit.—lst prize, 20s, E. Kelly. VEGETABLES. Tomatos (12), 10 exhibits.-Ist prize, 6s, Fisber and Co. ; 2nd, ss, A. Buckland ; 3rd, 4s, J. C. Firth. Cucumbers (2), 10 exhibits.—lst prize, Gs, W. J. Palmer ; 2nd, ss, Fisher and Co. 3rd, 4«, A. Buckland. Peas (dish of pods), 9 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, Fisher & Co. ; 2nd, ss, A. Buckland; 3rd, 4s, J. Stanley. Kidney Beans (dish ot 40 pods), 12 ex hibits.—lst prize, 6s, A. Buckland; 2nd, ss, J. 0. Firth ; 3rd, 4s, C. Turk & Son. Broad Beans (dish of 40 pods), 3 exhibits, —Ist prize, 6s, Fisher & Co. ; 2nd, ss, A. Buckland; 3rd, 4s, T. Osborne. Cauliflower (2 heads), 2 exhibits.—lst prize, 7s, W, Reay; 2nd, ss, Fisher & Cabbage (2 heads), 10 exhibits.—lst prize, 7s, C. Turk and Son; 2nd, ss, M. Burke ; 3rd, 4s, J. Hazell. Lettuce (4 heads), 2 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, A. Buckland; 2nd, ss, T. Osborne. Turnips (4), 9 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, A. E. Isaacs ; 2nd, ss, J. Costello ; 3rd, 4s, [ W. Reay.

Parsnips (6), 12 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, A. Buckland; 2nd, ss, W. F. Buckland; 3rd, 4s, T. Osborne Beetroot (3) 11 exhibits.—lstprizo, os, T. Osborne ; 2ud, sa, R. V. Barstow; 3rd, 4s, E. J. Bailey, Celery (2 heads) 6 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, J. Costello; 2nd, ss, J. Stanley ; 3rd, 4s, Fisher and Co. Onionß (seed, 12) 18 exhibits.—lst prize, 6s, E. J. Bailey ; 2nd, ss, W. F. Buckland; 3rd, 14., C, Heeuan. Kidney Potatoes (18) 12 exhibits.—let prize, 10s, W. Keay; 2nd, 7s, J. Costcllo; 3rd, 4s, W. F. Buckland. Extra prizes were awarded to E. J. Bailey for garlic aud shallots. Round Potatoes (18), 13 exhibits.—lst prize, 10s, W. F. Buckland; 2nd, 7s, J. B. Youiir ; 3rd, 4. W. J, Palmer. Potatoes (collection of not less than 12 varieties—6 of each), 4 exhibits.—lst prize, 253, E. J. Bailey ; 2nd, 15s, Fisher and Co. ; 3rd, 10s, F. Churches. Vegetable Marrows (2), 7 exhibits.—lst prize, 6a, E. Haywood; 2nd, ss, A. Buck land ; 3rd, 4s, Fisher and Co. Pumpkins (2), 7 exhibits.—lst prizo, 6s, T. Churches; 2nd, ss, A. Bucklaud; 3rd, 4s, T. Osborne. Pie Melon, 4 exhibits.—ltt prizo, 6s, A. Buckland; 2nd, ss, T. Osborue; 3rd, 4s, Fisher and Co. Collection of Vegetables (not less than 12 kinds.) -Ist prize, 255, W. Roay; 2ud, 20s, A. Bucklaud ; 3rd, 15s, Fisher and Co. Collection of vegetables grown and exhi bited by a cottager or day labourer, 1 exhibit.—lst prizo, 20s, E. Kelly. An extra prize was awardeu for hops to E. J. Bailey. PLANTS GROWN IN POTS. Stove or Greenhouse Plants (6 distinct kinds, uot less than threo in bloom), exhibits—lst prize, 30s; 2nd, 20s ; 3rd, 15s. No entrios. Fine Foliage Plants ((i distinct kinds), exhibits. —Ist prizo, 20s, Jas Mason ; 2nd, 10., S. Morrin ; 3rd, ss, A.-.E. Isaacs. Cakdimus (6 distinct kinds), 1 exhibit.— Ist prize, 15s, Jas. Mason. Colons (C distinct kinds), 3 exhibits.—lst prize, 15s, T. Huddle ; 2nd, 10a, R. U. Barstow ; 3rd, ss, W. J. Palmer. Gloxinias (6 distiuct kinds), 1 exhibit.— Ist prize, 15s, W. J. Palmer. Fuschia (single specimen, light flowered), 1 exhibit.—No prize awarded. Fuschia (single specimen, dark) two ex hibit*.—No prize awarded. Ferns and Lycopoda (twelve distinct kinds) thre'i exhibits.—lst prize, 20s, 8. Morrin ; 2nd, 15s, Jas. Mason ; 3rd, 10s, A. E, Isaacs. Ferns and Lycopoda (six distinct kinds) two exhibits.—lst prizo, 15s, S. Morrin ; 2nd, 10s, A. E. Isaacs. Native Plants (collection of uot loss than six distinct kinds, not less than one hnlf in bloom) one exhibit—lst prize, 20s, Jas. Mason. There wero no exhibits for competition of atove or greenhouse plants, orchards, geraniums, legouias, native plants (single specimens) or fruit trees. CUT I'LOWKItS, Dahlias, 18 distinct varieties (exclusivo of fancy kinds or pompons). 3 exhibits.— Ist prize, 30s, Mra Clark ; 2nd, 1-Os, J. C. Firth. Dahlias, 12 distinct varieties (inclusive of lancy kinda or pompons). 6 exhibits.—lst prize, 20s, Mrs Clark; 2nd, 15s, Mis Speight; 3rd, 10s, S. Moriiu. Roue, 12 different kiuds.—l exhibit. No prizo awarded. Hollyhocks (6 distinct kinds), 1 exhibit.— Ist prizo, 10s, T, Buddie. Antirrhinums (9 distinct kiuds), 4 ex hibits.—lst prize, 7s, E. J. Bailey ; 2ud, ss, Mis Speight; 3, 3s, J. C. Frith. Phloxes, perennil, (9 distinct kinds)—l exhibit.—lst prize, 7s, E. J. Bailey. Peutsteinons (9 distinct kinds), 1 exhibit. —No prize awarded. Verbenas, 12distinct kinds, 10 exhibits.— Ist prize, 10s, R. C. Barstow ; 2nd, 7s, Mrs Speight; 3rd, ss, Mrs Clark. Pansics, 12 distinct kinds, 2 exhibits.— Ist prize, 10s, E. J. Bailey ; 2nd, 7s, Mrs Speight. Asters, 6 distinct kinds, 1 exhibit.—lst prize, 7s, Mrs Clark. An extra prize for stocks was awarded t J. C. Firth. Collection of Cut Flower', not less than 12 distinct kinds, 8 exhibits.—lst prize, 10s, James Mason ; 2nd, 7s, S. Morrin; 3rd, sh, T. Buddie. Ornamental design in Cut Flowers, 5 ex hibits.—lst prize, 20s, C. C. Speight; 2nd, 15s, Mrs Mason. Model Flower Garden, 2 exhibits.—lst prize, 20a, E. Hesketh; 2nd, 15a, Mrs Speight. Hand Bouquet, 7 exhibits.—2nd prize, 3s, Miss Violet Speight; 3rd, 2s, Misb C. U. bpcight Hand Bouquet of Nativo Flowers, 5 ex hibits.—lst prize. ss, Miss C. C. Speight; 2nd, 3s, Mins Millie Speight; 3rd, 2-., Misa Violet Speight Bridal Bouquet, 5 exhibit'".—lst prizo, ss, < Miss Violet Speigbl; 2nd, 3s, E. J. Bailey ; 3rd, 2s, Miss C. C. Speij.-ht. Seeding Florist'd Flowers of any kind. Piizea at the discretion of tho Judges, 1 exhibit.—lst prize, T. Buddie. Best Collection of Flowers of any kinds grown nnd exhibited by cottagers or day labourers only, 1 exhibit—lst prize, 20a, E. Kelly. Au extra prize for nativo leaves and herbs was awarded to K. Hobbs. No Gladioli were exhibited. The Key. E. N. Bree and Mr J, Mayo were the judge". The show will remain open until 10 o'clock to-night.

WANGANUI RACES.

[BY TELEGRAITI, O^'N CORRESPONDENT.]

WANGANUI, this day. The first day of Wanganui laces was favoured by splendid weather. A great crowd was present. The course was in good order. The lawn presented a very neat appearanco, the ladies being fashion, ably attired. Hurdle Race, weight for age, 75sovs. Scott's Lady Mary 1 Biggin's Kind Don 2 Grey Momus 3 Seven started. It was a magnificent race, the iirat two finishing he last half mile neck and neck. The raco was won by half head. Grey Momus a bad third. Time for 2| miles, 4mins. 39 l-sth seconds. Wangahiu Derby, ljmiles, lOOsovs. Rowe's Bluo Gown 1 Frivolty 2 Annuity 3 Ten started. It was a very pretty race. Won by a length. Time, 2mins. 49J sec.

THE AUCKLAISD EVENING STAR THURSDAY, MARCH 10.



Bankruptcy Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHKHN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and tho amendments thoreof, and of the Bankruptcy of JonN Dai> hktii, of Woodsldo, Papatoitoi, In the Provincial Distriot of Auckland, in New Zealand, Farmer, a Debtor. Thia Ii to notify that John Dalbeth, ot Wood- Bldo, Papatoitoi, in tho Provinoial District of Auckland, In tho Colony of New Zealand, Farmer, has this day filed a Btatemoat that ho ia unablo to meet hia engagements with his Cre ditors; the flrat meeting of Creditors to bo held at tho Supreme Court-hooso Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNE3DAY, the sixteenth day ot March, 1881, at tho hour of twelve noon. Dated this tenth day of Maroh, 1881. O. W. BABLEY, Deputy Registrar. WILMAM TnOBNB, 81, Queen-atroet, Auckland, Solioitor for tho Dobtor.



CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. Wo beg to advise you that our Prices from this date aro as under: Sacks. IOOIbB. 501ba. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ c. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Bakor's Kxtra. ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, por ton ~600 - - Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 — — lOOlbs. 501bB. lOOlbs. Caso .. .. 2s 64 2b Sks. Is Wo are yours truly, J. BYCROFT &CO. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on salo at T. Se H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-Btreet, DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or Amerioan Clotb, on sale at T. Se H. Cooke's, 67, Qneen-Btreet. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on Bale at T. & H. Cooko's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. GILT CBIMNEY GLASSES ar_d TOILET GLASSES on pale at T. & H. Cooke'a Furniture Warehonso, 6". Queen-ttree t. SPRING MATTRASSES, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67. Queen-Btreet. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cano Chaira. at T. Se H. Cooke'a. 67, Qneen-street. } B""~itUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pots, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'a, 67, Uneen-atreot. VTIIVE PERCENT DISCOUNT allowed Sj to all Cash Purchasers of Furniture at ■ T. Se H. Cooke's 67, Queen-Btreet.



Wanted. WANTED KNOV. ii-me urand New Year Advertisement of Toya, Dra pery, Boots, &c, &0., will bo found in tho 3rd column, 4th page—W. H. Dampier. ANTED TO SELL, a Nice Little farm of 80 acres, well Bituatod in tho County of Marsdcn; all cleared, and adioins Government Reserve; fronts main road; heavy bußh close to; must bo Bold; only 5s per acre. Title: Crown Grant—Apply to publisher Star Offlco. WANTED, a smart young Girl,—Apply Olobo Hotel, Wakcllold-atreet. WANTED, a General Servant—Mrs. Dudloy, tho Parsonage, Symonds-street. ANTED, a Servant Girl.-Apply to Glanvlllo and Kllyott, 11, Quccn-atreot. g \\TANTKD, a good steady Bullock- V T drivor.—Jno. Smyth, Waitakeroi. WASHING WANTED.—For address apply Stau offlce. WANTED, Two good Tailoresscs ; no othora neod apply J. Williams, Cheap Tailoring KBtabliahment,_Victoria-street WANTED, several good Machinists and Benchmon.—G. Black and Co., Victoria- Btroot East WANTED, General Servant; good re foroneeß required.—Apply Mrs Williams, Cook-atreet,_ \\J ANTED, a strong active Girl to assist V V in Housowork.—Apply to Mrs D. J, O'Koeil'o, Rogcnt-stroot, Kybor Pasß. ANTED, a strong llaud Closer.— Apply W. Brownhill, Bootmaker, 150, Quoon-stroot. WANTED, a General Servant; good roferoncos necessary ; another Borvant kopt- Apply Stah olllco. WANTED, Mill aud Bush Hands.— Apply G. Holdahlp, Auokland 'limbor Company (Limited). WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply boforo noon to Mlsb Burt., Cook- Btroot \\T ANTED, Sorvants Out of Place to vV apply to Stuart'a Hoglatry (Jflloo, Cambridge. WANTttI), a good Milliner; nlso, Four Apprentices to tlio Dressmaking.- Apply to Mllno aiid Choyco. \\; ANTED, a young Lady as Milliner V V and Saleswoman for Gißborno,—Wm, MoArthuf &Co. WANTED, a Man to fall utid cross-cut a few trees In Franklin Road.—R. Sima, Auckland Timber Company's Factory. WANTED, good general Harness Hand who can mako good collars.—Henry Braco & Co., L'mited, High-street WANTED to Sell, a Four-roomed Cot tago, to bo romovod.—New Zealand Tlnibor Company. \VTANTEI-), good, steady, Bench Hand ; TT also a smart Hoy.—Apply I'rlnco and Davy, Crown Boot Faotory, Groy-strcot WANTED, a (leneral Servant; refer ences required.—Mrs Harper, Mount Kden RoiuL Knqulro for houso at Toll-gate. WANTED, a Respectable Seivant Girl toaaaiat iv housework.—Apply to Mrs A. S. Rus.oil, Wood-atreot, Ponsonby, oil' Franklin Road. ReforencoH required. WANTED, Room with fireplace, un furnished ; detachod profurrod, near Frooman'a Bay. — Adores. Planing Machine, care of Jagger and Parkor. ANTED KNOWN, Shavings Given Away at Now Zealand Timber Com pany, Cuatoni-houao-i-troot Wost. WANTED KNOWN 7 that you can Dresa woll for a small wookly payment by going to Munro and Jlllligau. hou advertise ment on front page. WANTED, Two Single Gentlemen as boardera.—Mra R. Jlalo, cornor of Pitt and Bereaford atreuta. ANTED to Sell, the Goodwill, Stock in-trado of a Small Drapery Busiucs-.— Apply Stau ofllco. _ WANTED at once a Female Servant for Glaborno. Wages 15a ; light place, small family.—Hannaford's Roglstry, Upper Quoon-Btoeot. _ \l7 ANTED at once, a steady young Man T T Must bo aocustomoil to horses; Wages, 20s. and found.—Hannaford's Roglstry, Upper Quoen-street. \\7 ANTED, ROBBKT PARK, Engineer, V T late of Lyttelton, to know that hia .vlfo and family aro now in Auokland, and aro anxious to hear from him.—Address, Ann Park, No. 8, Adaniß' Buildings, Upper Queen-atreot. WANTED to Rent, with or without a vlow to purchase, a Four-roomad Cot tage, within n short dintaneo of Queen-atroet, BUitahlo for an elderly couplo.—Apply Wm. Hatfield, Portmanteau Maker, Grey-street WI ANTED, a Situation ns Barmaid in a TT Flrit-clasa hotel; town or country; good references from llrst-closs hotel, Auckland. Addross: Miss Groon, Provincial Boarding Houao, fehortland-atreot. WANTED, Two Unfurnished Rooms With uso of kitchen; niuatborospoctablo locality ; fivo minutes walk from Queen Htreot; no family ; will bo pormanont—Addross " 0.8,,' office of this paper. \VTANTKD, to Sell tho Lease of the TT Bolfnst Grocory Storo, WoUington streot; double shop, with six rooms and largo yard,—Apply to It. strong, on tho promisee. T\ TANTED, Needlework to take home, TT or ndvertiser could go out by tho day.— Apply to Mrs. Marks, Nol-00-stroot, opposite tho Government (-chool, VV ANTED, by advertiser, place of trust TT in warehouse or Btoro; thoroughly up in bookkoopiog.—Address 11.H.. Stak otneo. XvTANTEDTl'urchaserH lor Mangolds TV or Swodo Turnips, in lots of 5 tona ; dolivorod at tho Auokland Station or any Station 20 miles of Auokltnd at 25a per ton, or 20s on the ground. Also, 200 tons of good Hohnrt Town Potatoes. Largo buyers will bo dealt with liberally.—Fisher & Co. ANTKD KNOWN.-Mrs Grice is Solo Agent at Nowmarket for tho fol lowing leading Ptpcrs: — Kvi.nino Stah, " NcwiZoaland 1 lerald," " Freo Press," "Saturday Night," "Melbourno Saturday Night," "Ob server," " Biblo Standard," " Woekly News." V\7A_NTEO, Customers. Free trade in * T Pianos and Harmoniums, from tho cheapest to tho dearest: Lot on Hiro or Sold; weekly, monthly, quarterly payments. Somo aplendid Now and Second-hand Instruments.— Webb's Music Haloon, Wellesley-street. \\J ANTKD 'KNOWN, that D. Goldie T T is prepared to sell all kinda of Buildim. and othor Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloos, Iron-Bark and Bluo-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palinga and Shingles, at bis Yards. Lower Albort Btreet, near Dock, at tho owost cash prices. Tho timber, being under ovo is bettor than that purohaßed alßewhero \\T ANTED KNOWN. Tho Auokland Timber Company havo on hand several Job Lota of Building Materials, which will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Baßhos, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowoßt Prices. Q, HOLDSHIP, Manager. WANTED all who study economy to try UK W'S for the following artlcloa :- Strong well flavoured Tea, Is lOd por lb; Primo Canterbury Bacon, from 8d por lb; Splendid Potatooa. Is per cwt, 281bs Is ; Salmon Trout, la tina 8d eaoh ; Good Household Soap, G bars for 2b 3d; bags Oatmeal, 2a 3d oach ; Haking Cus tard and Kgg Powders, IJd each; Blacking Brushes, 2s Od per set; Splendid Sauce, only Od per bottlo; Cornflour, 6d per lb. The Best and Cheapest Tobacco is tho tenponny plugs now Belling at RKW'S, tho City Tea Mart, Victoria and Albert-streeta. ANTED KNOWN.—From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, nnd until 10 p.m. on Satur day, the original, inimitable, und mo.t brilliant Illumination in Auckland, ia to be soen at C. W. Goodaon's. 111, Queen-Btreet tho acoredited Novelty Depot Trade motto: "Small profits and quick returns," or, " A nlmblo six pence better than a slow shilling."—All goods aro marked in plain flgurea.—London Office, 5 St Mary Axe. \\J ANTED KNOWN.—A splendid lot T 7 of Real Nickel Silver Jewellery, and beautiful designs In Gilt Brooches and Ear drops. Locketa. Chains, &o„ are displayed in the window of C. W.Goodeon. 111, Queen-Btreet They are elegant and economical. Juat ro colved. a now style of Writing Deßk, fitted with paper, Knvelopoa, Blotter, pons, Ink, &0.-noat, oomp-totandSsofnl. Tho Milton, 2a; Antique, 4s- Criterion, sa; Queen Anne, 03 6d, suited for the holiday season. To arrivo per 'Sydenham and " Oxford': Stationery, cheaper than ever; Kloctro-plated Goods of all kinds; tho new Patent Knifo Cleaner, the Servant's Friend, the Ladles' Knife Cleaner, the Climax Tap, tho Prize Water Tap Kilter, the Wringer; a host of Novelties, including the Amorican Song6tor. - Noto the addreßß: 111, Queen-streot. WANTED KNOWN.—At C. W. Goodson'B Stationery is soldatKngllfh pricos. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire. Kavelopes, 2d per packet: a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fancy Note Paper, with Court Knvelopes to matoh, la per quire and packet: ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions ; Mourning Note, in all borders, 0d per quiro; Court Envelopes, Gd: Foreign Noto, IsOd per 6 ouirea; Knvelopes to match, 3d for 25; Ruled Foolscap and Letter Paper, fld; Blotting Papor, Is 6d per quire. Pasa and Account, Kxerciao and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writing Deßks, Deßpatch Cases, Knvelopo Casea and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id per bottlo; Inkstanda In various atylea; Pen-wipers, a great novelty; Paper Kniveß; Initial Stamps for paper or linen atamplng, beautiful typea, la and 2a; Tho Climax Dater, with fixed datea for 10 years and bueiness address, 30s; tho Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7s 6d.—111, Qneen-Btreet, opposite Tonka'aMart. YA7ANTED TO SELL OHEAP, 130 sets VV of White Jugs, only2i 6d set; White Stone Cups and Saucers, only 7d. 6s 6d per doz; White Stone Plates, Id to 7d; Chambers, Is 6d to 2s 6d ; Sardine Knives, only 2d each, Is fld per doz; good Razors, Is, 3 for 2s 6d ; Laree Ham mers, only 9d; Flutea, only la; Tooth Brushs?, 3dand4d; Kgg Cups, 7 for 1, la 9d doz; Salt Cellcrs, 4u: Tumblers, 5s doz; Wine Globboj, ss; Kngraved Wine Glasses, ssod; Kngraved Tum blers, 8a doz; Plated Cruets, only 5s fld, worth 7b 6d; Large Glasa Ink Bottles, only 9d, 3 for 2b ; Cash Boxes, 10 end 12 inch, only 4s Gd; Ladies Dressing Cases, only 4s 6d; Glasses forpreaorv int. the oyes, in a tin caso, only Gd each ; Brlai Pipoß, 3d; Plum Pipes, r,nlv 4d each ; Wiro Dish Covers, from Is to 3s each, 10s set of 6; Too Trays, Ib fld to 4s each. 7a sot of 3; Baby's ""ced ing Bottles, with 2 brushes, only Is; 800,00( 'lacks, only Id a packet of 1000; fine Turkej Sponges, from Is to 2s a piece; 21b tins o: Salmon, only Is 2d, lib lOd ; Day and Martini Blacking (bottle) dry. only 4d; box of six dozer Clothes Pegs, IB 3d; grosa Gilt Brooches, 3c each; Collar Studß, 3d ; Gilt Studs and Slcovi Linkß, only Gd; good Cheeße, 6d lb; amal Pictures, 3d each, 5 for la ; large Pictures, la brown Teapots, from Is 3d to 2s 3d; black Toi pota, la 6d to 2a Gd; TeapotF, Metal Lids. 2s Gd t( •is; good Spectacles, la pair, 3 pair for 2s Gd Spectacle Cases, 4d and Cd; Washing Powders .Gd doz; light Blue, 8d ; School Desks, only 8c each; Toy Pistols and Capa, only 3d; Tart Tint 9 for is; Yellow Pie Dishes, 8d to la Gd; Sis penny Packets of Violet Powder, for 3d; Bel ; and Black'a Matches, 7d doz.-H. WATTE Pitt-street



Wanttsd. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Kvery person ordering a Suit for 55s or upwarda will receive a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Queen street , WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kami and White Pine, Shingles, Houso Blocks, Palinga, Posts; Raila, and Firewood in thoir Yard, Cußtom-houße.Btreet Weßt, oppoaito and of Hobson-street N.8,-The increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to errango for a conatant supply. ANTED KNOWN.— The cheapest place in Town to obtain a Metallic of Bristle Hair BRUSH—Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat Shoo, Plate, Decanter, Houbo, Banister, Carpet : Scrub, Dust, Horae. Dandy, Water, Spoko, or ! Metallic Ifluo, or Paint BRUSH-Dresaing I Pocket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mano Comb, is ac I Chan. Goodson'B, 111. Queon-atoeet. vy ANT E D KNOW N. MISS DELANEY (Late op Mb. W. Rattray) Bega to intlmato to her Friends and Customers that sho has commenced Business in tho NKW BUILDINGS, ALBKRT-9TRHKT, Noxt tho Corner of Wyr.dham-atreot. Prompt attontion will bo given to all orders sho j may be entrusted with. T. MARY'S, PAR N ELL.—Two or | threo voluntoor BaßßO'a wanted for thia Choir.—Application after either of tho Sunday aervicoa to the Organist. TO FARM LABOUREHS.-Wautcd, a Man and hia Wife, without family, to live on a Farm within 26 miles of Auckland ; a roally comfortable homo: none but competent IK.ruons neod apply, 11 o*elook to-morrow, Mr King, Chemist, Qucon-strcet. TTIXrERIBNCED Nurse Wanted to toke VJ entire char^o of four children ; personal character required.—Apply any evening, after 7 o'olock, at Kdon Torraco FOBt-ufllce. IVE SPARROWS—Fifty pairs Wanted.—Gorman Schooner 'Matautu," Hallway Wharf. rj NO COUNTRY STOREKEEPEKS.- L Wanted, to place a rcspeotable Youth: thoroughly reliublo and willing.—" H.T.8.," Stau Olllco. Tenders. TENDEUS will be received at this office until noon of THURSDAY, tho 31at Maroh instant, for tho Conveyance of Mails by Steamer between tho undermentioned places, from the Ist August, 1881, until tho 3htDocombor, 1882 :— 1. Auokland. Waiwera, aud Warkworth. 2. Auckland, Matakana. Kawau,and Omaha. 3. Helensvlllo, Pilot Station, Tokatoka, Wha kahara, 'lo ICopuru, Aratapu, Militai, Mangawharo, und Dargavillo. i. Ilolensvillo, Ilatloy, Point Curtis, Pahi, and Matakoho, 5. llolenßVillo and Port Albert Contractors whoso tenlers may bo accepted must bo proparod to rarry out the services for which thoy tender according to tho timc-tabloa framed by tho Department. Tho dayß anii huurs of arrival and dopnrturo to bo Hied from time to timo as tho Poat_oastor- Gcnoral maydiroot. Tonderorß to numo tho Btoamors by which they propoao to carry out tho aervice. Forma of tondor, with tlio torma and condi tiona of contract, may bo procured at any Post office. No tondor will bo consldorod unless mado on tho printed form. Tenders, endoraod " Tondor for Mall Service No. —," to bo addressed to the Postmaster- Goneral, Wellington, and cnclo.od to tho Chief Postmaster, Auckland. S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office Auokland, March 1,1881. Publlo Worka Olllco, (Architect'!! Branch,) Wellington, Feb. 25,1881. rTIENDEI.S arc invited for Additions to JL Post and Telegraph Offlco, Uokianga. General Conditlona, Spccillcationa, and Draw ings may be seen at tho Publio Worka Office, Architect's Branch, Wellington; at tho PubUo Works Olllco, Auckland; and at tho Poat and Teiograph Olllco, Hokianga, Tenders addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Pulilio Works, and marked outaido " Tondor for Addltioua to Poat and Telegraph Office, Hokianga," will bo received at the abovo office up to noon of THURSDAY, tho thirty-flrat day of March, 1881. Tolegraphio tenders will bo received provided the original tondor and deposit aro lodged with tho nearcit District Knginoor at tho timo abovo spooiilcd. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, (Signed) CHAS. K. BKATSON, As. istant- Architect. Public Workß Offlco (Architect's Branch). Wellington, February 28,1881. TENDEUS are invited for the Erection of a Lock-up at Mercury Bay. Gonoral conditions, specifications, nnd draw, inns may bo seen at the Public Workß Office Architect's Branch, Wellington, and at the Public Works Office, Auckland. Tenders, addressod to tho Hon. tho Ministor for Public Worka, and marked outside, " lender for Lock-up. Mercury Bay," will ho received at the above ofllco np to toon of THUKSD aY, the 31 at day of March. 1881. Tolegraphio Tcndors will be received, pro vi'ied tho original tender and deposit arolodsod with tho nearest District Knginecr at tho timo abovo specified. Tlio lowest or any tondor not neceßsarily accoptod. Bj command. (Signod) C. K. BtATSON, Assistant-Architect, TENDERS for the Erection of a School houso at Mj.ungatkte will be received by tho Kducation Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, Uth March noxt. Plans and specification at tho Offlco of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the District School Committee, Kaitaia, TENDERS for the Election of a School houao at Kamo will be received by tho Kducation Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of TUESDAY, 29th March inatant. Plans and specification at tho Offlco of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the Kamo and Whareora District School Com mute*, Kamo. TENDERS for Additions to the School house at Ponaonby will bo recelvod by the Kducation Board, Wyndham-etreet, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 18th March instant Plana and specification at the Office of the Board. rTIENDERS required for Excavating an |_ Allotment and Shifting a House in Upper Pitt-street—Apply to James Hold, No. 9, In surance BuildiDga, until Tueaday, tho 15th inst Tho lowost or any tender not necessarily accepted, rr>ENDERS will be received until 5.30 1 p.m. on TUESDAY, 15th Maroh, for the Krcction of a Five-roomed Cottage at Ponsonby. Plans and specifications to bo soen at ,T. Patter son's, Blacksmith, noxt CaledODian Hotol, Karangahape Road, mO PLUMBERS, PAINTERS, AND L BRICKLAYERS. Tenders will ho reoeived until MONDAY. 11th March, for Plumbing, Painting, Paperinsc. and Building threo Chimnies.—Apply ou job Mack roll and Alderto Rernewig, or next to Poat oflloo. Nowton, after 6 p.m. m"o B U I L D E R S. Tondors will bo rocelved until 6 o'clock p.m. of WKDNKSDAY, the 19th March, lor the Kreotion of an Kleven-roomed Dwelling in Parnell. Plans and Specification to be seen at the Store of R. J. YATKS, Parnell. m O BUILDERS, Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock p.m. of FRIDAY, the 11th March, for the Krection of a Dwelling House at Mount Kden. Plans at my Office, 25, Qneen-street HENRY G, WADK, Architect. rrTo CARP ENTERS. Tonders will bo received until 4 o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY next, the 11th March, for the Krection of ono or moro Cottages (labour only) in Baker-street Plans at my offlco. HENRY 0. WADK. Architect mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo rocolved until noon of WKD NKSDAY, the 16th March, for the Erection and Completion of a Wesleyan Church at Bombay, EDWARD BARTLKY, Architect. m".) B~ UILD ER S . I Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, March 19th, for the Krection and Completion of a Residence in Symonds-street. KDWARD BARTLKY, Architect ; nrTo BUILDERS, Tenders will be received until noon of MON • DAY, tho 14th March, for the Krection and i Completion of a W csleyan Church at Otahuhu, _ KDWARD BARTLKY, Architect \m 0 BUILDERS, 3 Tenders will be received up to 12 olclock oi i SATURDAY, the 12th instant, for the Ereo I tion of a Villa Residence at Mount Eden, a Plans, &o„ at our Office, Queen-street 1 HDW. MAHONKY & SON, i Architects. ] m 0 BUILDERS i Tenders will bo received up to 12 o'olock o: I SATU RDAY, tho 12th instant, for tho Krectio: -- of a Villa Residence at Pern ell. II Plans, &c„ at onr offices, Queen-street j iiDWD. MAHONKY & SON, '! Architaots,



j To Let S' HOP and Eouse to i_et.~Apply J. Williams, Cheap Tailoring Establishment, : Victoria-street, 0 LET Two Unfurnished Rooms, with fireplaco.-Grey-street, opposite Volknor's, tinsmith. T _ O LET, in Liverpool-street, a Nicely Finißhed House, containing six rooms.- H, Elliott, Qneen-street. TO LET, a six-roomed House and Scullery in Sale-street, Freeman a Bay, with three ilreplaces, ovon, and good well, rent, 15a.—Addreaa on premises. TO LKT, in Upper Hobson-street, Two very nice Furnished Rooms; suitable for a married couple or two single gentlemen; no children—For address apply stab Offlco, TO LET, a Shop and Workshop, suit able for a Plumber and Tinsmith.- Apply B. W. Morrison, House and Land Agent, Karangahape lload, Newton. . rjAO BE LET, a comfortable Three-roomed JL Cottage at Newmarket, next to Mr Speak man'B,—Apply to H. ABhton and Son, Mo, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. mO LET, in Franklin Road, a House 5. containing eight roomß, at present ocou pied by J. Buttle, Ksq. Will be vacant in about a fortnight.—Apply to J. Heron, Picton-street. 0 LET, Gentleman's Residence, ten rooms, out-houses, &0., about 1 acre garden, &o.; splendid vlow; situated at Ponsonby.—D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, 71, Qneen-Btreet. rrJO LET, an old-established Shoqing £ For;?e and Tools in the heart of the' city; a first-class opening to a Pushing man.-A. Maokle, Durham-street, West Auckland. _ 0 LET, House of 8 rooms, Sclwyn Terrace, ParneU, lately occupied by Mrs Pittar.—Apply to Mr Culpan, next honse, or care of Meßsrs Hesketh and Richmond, Solioitorg. . FOR SALE, a large, strong Sea Chest, bound with iron, suitable for a voyage, or would mako a good corn-bin: 4lt x2ft 2in x2tt din. a! bo, three vory largo Zinc-lined Cases.— "__.". Star Offloe. TO LET, a Double Shop and Four Rooma at Eden Terrace; fitted up with counter shelves, window fittings, &c; rental, Ha por week,—Apply J. M. Lennox, Katato Agent. TO LET, King-street, Great North Road, a Now Three-roomed Verandah Houso with 'passage, colonial oven, well, and larjje garden; Kent 7s. per week.—Apply to H. Prince, King-Btrcot. mO LET. a Private Bed-room and Sitting- X room 'with uso of Kitchen if required; suitable for a gentleman and lady, or one or two finglo gentlemen, near St. Gcorgo's Bay Koad.— Apply fcTAR Offlco. rH^O LET, Part of House (central) to a S reapeotablo Family without children. Largo Bod, Sitting, and Dining room, Kitohen, Wash-hous3 witn boiler, Fowl-honse, Garden, Rent only nominal to a suitable tenant— Address this ofiice. riT\o LKT or for Sale, tiouse of six rooms L at tho sea-Bide, and abont 1J aorea land, situated at Bolla Vista, Ponsonby; House (new and woll flniahed), 7 rooma. Stable, &c, with 9 acrca volcanic land, at Mount Kden. Terms easy.—Full vticulara from D. F. Kvans. TVfORTH SHORE.-To let, a Family -Ll Residence with large ground.—o. Maya. mO LET BY TENDER. Tho Kden Grocery Store, with tho PeVen roomed Dwelling attached; also, the Kdon Hall (subject to Ha engagements). The wholo pro perty ojmprisoa two Shopa with Dwellings, the Kdon Hall, Stables, Sheds, &c„ and Corner ; Allotmont 09 x 99. Thia iB an excellent oppor tunity for an enteipri.ing man, as both Store and Hall aro doing a good bminesa. Tendera for I casing tho whole for from five to seven years will be received by tho undersigned. S. VAII.K, House and Land Agont, Shortland-Btroet For Sale. ripWELVE GOLD RINGS, set with X prccioua atones, for Sale cheao (takon for a dootl.-H. W, Coopar, Cabinetmaker, Bymondß-street. near Wakefleld-street. FOR SALE, at Panmure, Five Acres excellent Land ; volcanic soil, and situated on main road.—For paiticularß apply this office. IJtOR SALE, a" Country Store, doing a JT good business.—Apply to Archibald Clark and Bong. IriOß SALE (cheap), a well-finished Four-roomed Cottago, with hall, two registered grates; water laid on; near Victoria .treet—Apply M. Foley, Grocer, Hobson-street. I/lOK. SALE in Ponsonby, good _F Five-roomed Houso, with Garden, Well. &c.; Price, £330. Also, Four-roomed Cottage, £200.-Apply to R. Burrow, Resident Houso Agent, Ponsonby. jnOR SALE, a Three Horse-power C Steam Engine, with Saw Bench; all in excellent repair and to be sold cheap.—Apply to Hammond and Byron, Fort-street IpOR SALE, Four Building Allotments ' at Monnt Kden: Bcoria land : good situa tion ; size, 66ft by 132ft,—John Batger, 93, Queen itreet. JJ!O,R SALE, Two Splendid Building P Allotments close to Mount Kden, fine view; also, 10 acrea Voloanio Land, Monnt Rosklll Koad, in lota to suit purchasers.—Apply to W. Coin, Mount Kden. JjlOR SALE, the Lease of Fourteen . Aores Land, next the Royal Oak, One hunga.—For particulars apply to George Codlin; ar, Alfred Buckland. FOR SALK, a Country Store, with Post-office attached. Price, including stock, £350.— Further particnlara on application to S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-atrcct. F~OR SALE, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill ia doing a business of from £6000 to .7000 per annum—Further particulars on appli ;ation to S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland Btreet. |7*OR SALK, a Country Store doing a return JL of about £2500 per annum. The buildings ttmpriso Storo (9 rooms), stable, sheds, also ono icre land. There are Borno good agencies, and ;ho Post-office attached. Price for the afore, fee, £300. Stock at valuation. Further parti :ulara from S. Vailo, Honso and Land Agent, 3hort_and-a treet PT t_S. PKR FOOT.—Building Allotments, *'J- ° 42 x 128 feet, s'tuated at Ponaonby. If lesired the wholo of tho purchase money can •emaln on mortgage —s. Vaile, House and Land __gent, Shortland-street p-A CASH, balanco by weekly payments of *jv\J i 53 each, with 8 per cent interest, Com fortable House of seven rooms, with Bath-room, Scullery, tank, &c, and largo Garden, fully ttocked with choice fruit trees in full bearing, Mco, £500. Twenty minutes' walk from Post iffloo.—S. Vailo, Shortland-street. p-i Kf\ CASH, balance at 7i per cent, two fjs.. \J Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin -Ipp.l street, close to Queen-street Allotment, 15 x 82. Prioe, £525.-8. Vaile, House and Land igent, Shortland-street pocn-DWKLLING HOUSE, containing 10 j-OO\J roomßl with verandah, cistern, tank, rood garden, &c, and Allotment 180 x 140; ilensanliy situated on good volcanic soil.—S. Talle, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. oh -l nS PKK ACRE.—Superior Farm of 200 *>l A" acros(or3soifdesired):allwellfenced md subdivided; all in grass and turnips; good irchard; soil rich loam; Houao of 5 rooma, &c, fee; conveniently situated iv ono of tho best llstricts.—S. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-street PA Qfl-SUPKRIOR QUALITY FAUMTcon ___\J talning 40 acres of rich voloanic land ill in grass, good House of 5 rooms, stable, cow ihed, &o„ plenty of water, 11 miles from railway itation. Terms aa agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Liand Agent Shortland-street. iiiOß SALE, to Let, or Lease, near _D Devonport, Farm 31 Aores, partially im proved ; House (new); price, £590; possession it once. Also, 1} Acre and 5-roomed Cottage at Mount Kden, suit Market Gardener; price, £350 Apuly at this office. ]VTEW Storo and Dwelling-house, corner lxi ot principle streot Whangarei, for Sale; sixteen years' lease, at nominal rent—C. Williamson, Kstate Agent. Vulcan Lane. ARGAIN.—Forty Acres at Wairoa North; Throe Allotments corner of Vic joria and Brown streets, Pokeno; and one large Allotment, Wharf street, Drury. The lot for 810 cash: title good.—Apply boforo Wednesday next to " W.C.," Box 8, Post-office, |m OR KALE, 5? Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 roomp, ilso, bath-room, soullery, lumber-room, gas, ;rater, tanks, &0., with large Corner Allotment: lonveoiently and pleasantly aituated, within 15 ninutes' walk of the Post-office. S. VAILK, House and Land Aeent, Shortland-Btreet j*/TASONIC HOTEL, COROMANDEL. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP. Freehold of above, together with Ptock and Furniture, for Salo. This Hotel ia the largest n Coromandel, and splendidly situated. Apply to Summer & Co. or R. Whitson & Son, Auckland ; or Mr John Uncles, Coromandel. rfffO STOREKEEPERS. A RARE OPFORTDNITYI Tho Business of a Genoral Storekeeper, in 8 splendid position in Duke-Btreet, Cambridge, ioing a good cash trade, is now offered to the Dublic. Torms mes. liberal, as the proprietor is ibsolutely retiring from business. The Bmal md well-selected Stook can be taken at a vain ition. Rent moderate. An enormous trade should be done here foi many months, since the natives will receive c very large amount of monoy during the present iittlng of the Native Land Court. Apply on the promises to R. D. L. DUFFU3; Or to MESSRS Wk, MCARTHUR & CO.. Auckland. jjl O JR. ' S A L E CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS I Che_u> Building Allotments I Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-btreet Pon- onby, in good position, 20a per foot Ponsonby Road, 25a per foot; Bayfield, £25 pc lot; Wallace-Btreet, 30a per foot: Grace street 20b per foot: Miiford-streot, 20s per foot King-street near Hall, Ponsonby, Come Building Allotment for £100. Also, other chea; properties, such as New Houss of i rooma, &c on allotment 80 feet frontage to John-street, fo £200; Shop and Dwelling, noar Ponsonby Hal corner lot, for £270. Besidcß several other pre portles for salo in thia rapidly-rising auburb. Full particular from D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, 74, Qneen-Btreet, INDIA AND CHINA TEA WARE HOUSK. Fob Salk— 50 half-chests Choicest Sucykut Congou 35 half-chesta ChoiceSouchongCongon, ext: strong and heavy liquoring Tea, 1/8$ 11 27 half-cbeßts Kxtra Btrong and Fragra Davjeoling Pekoe 250 boxes Choicest (Ist) Crop Panyong Congo extra heavy liquor, and rich in cup 100 boxes Choicest Looey Hou Congou 200 boxes Finest Packling ditto 70 J-chests Kxtra Choice KaißOn. FRBDK. WHITE IIKAD. TBRMB Cash. Viotoria-Btreet



niDiic JMOiioeH" AUCKLAND AND TE AWAMUTU RAILWAY. [ ST. PATRICK'S DAY, March 17th. 1 HKTURN JOURNEY at SINGLE FARES I any Station to any Station, provided the Faro is not less than ono shilling, i A. V. MACDONALD, Distriot Manager. THISTLE HOTEL.—WANGANUI CUP. RUN MARCH 11. Calcutta Sweep on above event to be drawn TO-NIGHT. Unlimited number of subscribers atlOs.-M. GALLAGHiCR. "/COROMANDEL ly/T A. I L." ADVERTISE MENTS for the abovo Journal Published every Satordav, m_>y bo left at tho Offioe of the Auckland Evening Stau. 1%/TESSRS. FISHEK & CO. purpose applying to th 3 Bench of Magistrates, which sits In tho month of April, for a License for their Private Slaughterhouse, situated at Anna Bridge, Otahuhu, /CHORAL HALL. MISS BLACK'S GRAND pONOICRTI RAND tONOBKTi On WEDNESDAY NEXT, lOra MARCH, 1881. ADMISSION 2S CD. Tiokets may be had at the Auckland Music Warehouse, Messrs Upton & Co.'s, and tho City Music Warehouse, ANAKAU COUNTY ASSESS MENT COURT, Mercer Highway District. It having been proved to the Court, holden on Wednesday, the 9th day of Maroh, 1881, at the Courthouse, Mercer, that no Valuation List has b^en prepared, as required by the Rating Act, 1876, for tho Mercer Hißhway Board District, I do hereby appoint Mr Robert Martin, of Mercer, to be Valuer, to make such list and order. That tho same Bhall be completed and deposited for public inspection at tha Store of Mathew and Scott, Hunter, Mercer, on tho 10th day of March, 1881, and lie open for inspec tion, until MONDAY, tho 11th day April, 1881, and that all objeotiona thereto shall be deli vered at the Courthouse, Mercer, on or before the 11th day of April, 1881, and I appoint a Sit ting of tho Assessment Court, to hear such objections (if any), to be held at the Courthouse, Mercer, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th day ol April next, at Noon. Dated this 9th day of Maroh, 1881, THOMAS JACKSON, RM„ Judge of Assesainent Courts, Manakau County. "OELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN JtV GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS. Tho ABSOclatioa haa resolved to appeal for Funds to all who deaire to aid in procuring Religious Teaching in Government Bchoola. Peraona sympathiaing with tho objects of this /asooiation aro therefore respectfully and urgently requested to send Subßoriptionß to the undersigned q KWINGTON, Hon, Sec, lANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of Charles Halle). For terms and othor particulars apply to J. J. Milnbr & Co,, Auokland Music Warehouse, Queen-Btreet CIENOING! FENCING! FENCING! I oan do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here'a the proof: Beat Hobarton Pailing Fence, 58a; Heart Kauri Poßts and Rails, and Kanri Palings, 45b; Puriri Poßts, and Hobarton Raila, 41s; do Kauri, 31s: Wire Fence (5 wirea, 20a; Top Rail, 25a; Puriri Poste, Hobarton Top Rail and 6 wires, 33a. Other kinds equally cheap. Tho materials and work of the best description. Largo stock of Posts and Raila for Bale at low prices. Poßta bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Custom-house-street LADIES I I have a few lines in Cheap Groceries I wißh to clear, and re spectfully solicit your attention to them— viz., Surpluß Christmas Fruit. Elamo Halainß, 6Jd per lb ; Job Line Raißinß. sd; Sultanas, 7d; Hair Oil, Cd; New Salmon (beat), 9d per tin; Neßtle's Milk Food for Infants, 2a per tin ; Ship Store Dried Apples, 6d per lb; Hood Box Tea, 18s to 23b ; Ship Storo Treacle, ii; Rice, 81bs for la; New Limejuice, lOd per bottle; Mother Seigel Syrup, 2b lid; Pilla, Is 3d. FRH.DK, WHITEHEAD, India and China Tea Warehouse, Terms Cash. Victoria-street TtTOTICE 0 F REMOVAL, T. LONERGAN, TAILOR, &C, wishes the public to know that ho haa Removed to Wyndham-street, next to Evening Star Office, and being under less expense, is prepared to give bis customera the benefit of having their Clothes mado at a great reduction. To those who have not patroniaed mo, come and judge for youraelvea. A splendid lot of Geelong, Bliss and other Tweeda to pick from; also, Weat of England Blue and Black Broadcloths, German Cloths, Silk Mixed Coatings.—Note Addreßs: T. Lonerqan, Tailor and Clothier, Wyndham- Btreet, next Star Offloe. MONEY ADVANCED (on Jewellery, Watches, Plate, Clothing, and Mer chandise of evory description), in sums of from ono shilling to £50.-8. A. Asheb. City Loan Office, oppoaito Market Entrance, Queen-Btreet mRY THE PURE INDIAN TEA NOW SELLING AT REW'S, Victoria-street. WT. YOUNG, Stove Ornament and • Fancy Paper Cutter, has REMOVKL from Princes-street to Grey-street, opposito th. Market Hotel. OIATO £1000 LENT on Building _?& t- \J Society principles, or on other termi to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List ot Proparti=b for Bale on fourtl page. Six per cent allowed on money depositec for investment—C. Williamson, Land, Com mission, and Estato Agent, Vulcan Lane. ■vr O T 1 O E. W. MNCAIU Begß respeotfuUy to Inform his frlenda and th( publio he ia Now Open with a Now Stook o Millinery, Hoaiery, Haberdaahery, &c. VICTORIA HOUSE, 20, Victoria-stbekt, Auckland. A few doors up from Qneen-Bt Waikato and Onehunga friends pleaso not new address. Boara ana Kesiaence. A LADY, with a delightfully situate! Residence, ia prepared to take two o three Gentlemen Boardors. Bath-room ani every convenience.—Addreaa at this office. VACANCY, for Two Gentlemen ; goo. bath and piano.—Mrs Wightman'a, Ede: Crescent WITH a private family (musical pre ferred) a Gentleman requlroa Board an realdenoe, in the vicinity of St Sepulchre' Churoh: references exohangod,—Addreaa XT. Star office. OVERNOR RROWNE HOTEI HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging 20s per weok (single r00m)...._ 23a: YOUr.G WOMEN'S INSTITUTJ AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBE-T-STREET. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Te from 5 to 7 p.m. Hoarding-house for Young Ladies who ai occupied during the day. Terms on applicant to tho Secretary. WorkiDg Parties and othor Social Gatherini are held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library connection with the Institute Calls. E AROHA NO. 1 SOUTH GOI MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day mado a Call (t first) of Sixpence per Share on tho Capital the Company, payable to the undersigned, tho Company's Offlco, On WEDNESDAY, i Uth March, 1881. F. A. WHITE, Managei Auckland, 22nd February, 1881. N,B.—Shareholders having paid the r liminary call of 3d per chare will be credi with the same,



i V'OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- j X CIATION, Corner of WeUesley and Albert streets. ■ . _ _ Weekly Evangelistic Servlco THIS (Thursday! EVENING, at 7.39. All are Invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited, j .__*_■______- A O. F„ A.D.-COURT \ ____^J___. J\.' NIL DK3PERANDUM. __a_W_W_m No. G195.-The General Meeting &_»£&l_B__t_s_ ot the above Court will bo held y^sMaVTHIS (Thursday) EVENING,' \__V?Me_______ at 8 o'clock, in the Masonic I tjfMfl—WKt i Hall, Karangahape Koad, New r iHwwSuS'slton. All members are requested. ]mt__tl~^m___V to attend.-By order C.H, H. T. GARRETT, Secretary. STAR OF EDEN LOYAL ORANGE Mee«L«A«/S -toss aSfSS tod. By order of the W.M.-WILLIAM BLACK, Secretary- FITT-STREET WESLEYAH BAND OF HOPE. A Meeting of tho above will be held TO MORROW EVENING. RE ROBERT MARCH, SADDLER, WHANGAREI. A Meeting of Creditors in the above Estate wiU be held at tho Warehouse of Henry Brace & Co. (Limited), Hight-Btreet, Auokland, on FRIDAY the 11th day of March, 1881, at 11 o'clook In the forenoon. j„__j ♦„ All Claimß in this Eatate must borenderedto the undersigned on or before TUESDAY, tne Bth instant K DW. JNO. COX. High-street, Auckland, Maroh 5.188 L Lost and Found. £»-l REWARD.—Lost, last evening lb JL between FrankUn Road and Theatre Rtjyal, a Cameo Bracelet,-The above reward wffl be paid on leaving the same at this oince. ITIOUND, an Iri.-h Setter (Red), unregis- I. tered, strayed into my promises.—The owner can have earne by applying at [once, and paying oxpenses.-C. E. Gundry, Queen BHoteJJ Symonds-street. (jTRAYED from Ponsonby, on Saturday, O last, Black Retriever, with oollar and chaln.-Flnder will kindly oommunioate wittt R. Burrow, Ponsonby. S~TOLEN or Strayed, within the last fourteen days, ono Steer, white, spotted with red, branded JB upside down.-The finder wUI be rewarded by returning the Eame to John Buchanan, Whau, ____________ Government Notices. pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, March 1, 1881. The foUowing Parcels of Land will be offered for Lease (for depasturing purpoaea only) by PubUo Auction, at this office, on MONDAY, tno 11th day of April next, at the hour cf 11oclooK in tho forenoon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Hobson County, To Kuri Block, Wairoa North. Unsold portion of 810ck.—9,330 acroa (3rd-class land), for a period of U years. Upßet prico per annum, -810. East Taupo, County Tauhara, North Block—' S.W, part 6,714 acrea (3rd-claas land),for a period of 14 years. Upsot price per annum, £7. N.B.—Rent to bo paid yearly in advance. The whole or any portion ot these lands may at any time during tho currency of the lease be re sumed by iho Land Board, for the purpoaea ol occupation or selection. OUBLIC NOTIFICATION, RAGLAN HARBOUR ENDOWMENT LOTS FOB LEASE. : , Crown Lands Office, '~,_, Auckland, Maroh i, 1881. Tho foUowing aUotmenca of Land wiU be offered for Leaae (for a period of seven years), by pubUo auotion, at the Court-house, Raglan, on SATURDAY, the 7th day of May next, at the hour of 2 o'olock p.m, D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Town of haglan. Section. Lot Area. Upset Price. A. R. P. £ a A XI 1 0 2 10 3 7 6. 2 0 2 34 2 10 0 3 10 0 2 10 0 4 1 019 2 10 0 N.B.—Rent to to paid yearly in advance. Auctins. , , , TO-MORROW, AT 12 o'OLOQK, R. J. CARBINES t\JILL sell by auction, at his Central VV Sale-rooms, Queen-street, To-morrow (Friday), at 12 o'clook, POULTRY—FowIs, Ducke, and Canaries PRODUCE—ISO Wairoa Cheeses, Hams and Bacon, Salt Beef, Laid, Salt Butter, Onions, Potatoes, 150 bags Maize, Oats, Oatmeal, Flour, Barley, Damage d Fiour, Bran, Chaff, Bone dust Tea, Sugar, Candies, Mustard, Soap, Clothes Pegs, Keroslne, Hematite Painc HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE-Kitcben Uten- Bile, Green Suite, Dining end Bedroom Chairs, Fancy ChUdren's Chairs, Bedsteads, Wash stands, Gents' Clothing, Sundries, &o. TO-MORROW. AT SIBBIN'S MART, At 11 o'clock. 100 sacks Oats SO Backs Maize 20 bags Onions GO Cheesea, good quaUty 50 bags Potatoes 2 cases Bacon, ox 'Rona' SO bags Bran 50 sacks Best Flour Sugar, Tea, Groceries 200 Gallon Tank for sale Jama, Rice, Tobacco, Sec. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, &# W. DOW DE N WILL sell by auction at the Exchange Mart, Queen-Btroet, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, Potatoes, Cheeao, Pumpkins, Onlona, Pars nipß, Sydney Maize, Bran. Chaff, Oats, Flour, Apples, Quinces, Bacon, Hams, Tea, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Oameal; Water-Colour Paintings. Views of-New Zealand and Egyptian Scenery, Large Hotel Lamp, Boots. Sewing Machine, Couches, Chairs, Tables, Chests Drawers, Sec Seo. Sec TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M.'s , .71 MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. [ A RT H U R'S MAR t. j POULTRY, &c„ at 11 o'olook a.m.-Fowls, Tur keys, Ducka, Geese, Pigeons, Canarlea, Small Pigs, Fancy Pigeons from prizo stock. A well-trained Pointer Dog. ' PRODUCE, Sec, at 1 o'olook p.m.—Canterbury J Bacon (in cloth), "Star" brand Baoon and Hams (in cloth), sundry lots of Baoon, Butter, } Lard, Beef, Cheeße, Potatoes, Onions, Car -1 rots, Pumpkins, Vegetables, Peanuts, Fiji Beans, Flour, Oatmeal, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Wheat, Maize, Oats, Crushed Oats. FRUlT—Apples, Pears, Quinces, Damsons. AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. To Close Consignments, 20 tons Flour, in Wa, 100's, and 50's, s In lots to suit purchasers. £ GROCERIES, &o.—Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Lollies, Biscuits, Starch, Blue, Soap, Currants, Vestas, Blacking, Paints, Oil, White Load, Sec 0 ON PRIVATE SALE (Furniture Department), • Pianos, Organ, Harmonium, General Household . Furniture. _____ MONDAY. MARCH 14. 1 NOON. « HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. LORNE-STKEET. aR.AR T H U R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr H. Manden, to seU, by auotion, ' at his residonce, Lornc-atreet, near Lome-street ? HaU, on Monday next, at 12 o'clook noon, i HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ' EFFECTS, consisting of Parlour, Din ing-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen, Glass and Earthenware, Bedding, Sowing >i Machine (G rover and Baker's), Black bird Cage, &c. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACEK r . WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16. is _____ HOUSES AT NORTH SHORE. ALLOTMENT, HAMILTON. a 41 ACRES, KOMAKARAU, ,n By Order of the Mortgagee. ?8 finHE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, ,„ 1 X Fort-street, on Wednesday, 16th instant. ln at 12 o'clock, m. NORTH SHORK-Part of Lot 18, Section 2, ~* I having a frontage of 47J feet to main road, situated opposite the Church, and having a large Dwelling-house (nearly new) erected thereon. ,D NORTH SHORE-Parts of Lots 17 and 1& Section 2, adioining the above, and having a largo Dwelling-house (nearly new) erected thereon. Nt HAMILTON WK3T-Lot 254, containing 1 at acre, situate near tbe Railway Station. the KOMAKARAU (Banks'B County)— Lot 71," containing 41 acrea. % SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, ire- Ml ——————— ~ (Continued oniFou_rth.^Pa»e.)