tho donor. The motion was carried that Mr Runciman, of Auckland, b3 asked to prepare a paper on gome department of tho Evidences of Christianity. Tho usual vote of thanks were passed, mid, after an address from the Moderator, tlie Assembly concluded with devotional exorcises.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Tins morning the prospects of holid iy keepers in anticipation of outdoor pleasure, were damped by a heavy downfall of rain, which had a dispiriting influence. Between eight and nine, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun shone forth with his wonted brilliancy, restoring the withering hopes of tho many who had prepared for tho festival of St. Patrick and the United Friendly Societies' demonstration. As the hours passed, sounds of music were heard, and the hum of the people. Subsequently the quiet of the streets, the closing of bank* and warehouses, and the garb of citizons to day iudicated a general holiday. Holidays arc more popular in the colonies than in tho laud of our fathers, and are entered upon and enjoyed with a zest that is refreshing and a, deeorousuess of con duct which is praiseworthy. The facilities for travelling in this colony, though not equal to those of many other couutries, enable excursionists and holiday seekers to visit the most beautiful scenery in this island within a comparatively short space of time, such as pastoral valleys, biilliaut mountains in their rugged gran deur, and lakes of unsurpassed interest to the nature-loving tourist. Railways and steam boats are easily accessible io the peoplo, and pleasant excursions are wituiu the reach of all classes of the community. The Auckland Domain, with its natural attractions, and tho water-side, with its breezy associations, seem to welcome the excursionists to shade and inlet under wavy leaves, and thousands to-day, with their wives aud families, have availed themselves of opportunities of escape from the routine of daily toil, and snaring the provisions of Mature for re iuvigorating the nerves aud sinews of their physical mauhood. In the pretty, poetical islands and nestliug place* which lie within eaßy distances from Auckland, thousands have sought to recuperate their physical strength, and as far as possible have passed a day of thorough ciijoymcur. Pleasure, however, like other things, may he carried to excess. Some persons plunge so vigorously into the vortex of pleasure that they arc precluded from gaining that benefit from a holiday, which they other wise might derive from a few hours' ,stay at a resort where the qualities of Nature are such as to restore their wasted energies.

THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

The Procession

The time of the meeting of the vnriouj Fiiendly Societies was fixed for cine o'clock this morning, but f.t that hour there were only the Procession C Jinmittee and a few stragglers. Some disappointment was also caused by the absence i>i Mr McComiah's band, Mr McComi.ih having accepted the tender for Urn day. Mr MoComish pre sently made his appearance in full uniform, and stated to the Committee that his men had refused to perform ; consequently, the Artillery Baud, uuder Bandmaster Hunter, took the lead in full strength. The Procession Committee were Messrs Little, Kouerts, Drummomi, Watson and Kaf ton. Grand Mar^halls, |Mr Kobort«, The following were appoiuted a field com mittee to look after gate, refreshments for band, etc. :— Mes:-rs llafton (Chairman), lioberts, H. Phillip?, Drummond, Watson, u.ud Wurburton. The following was the order of procession, headed by the band, according to programme, but in which there was a slight deviation, in order to meet the Catholic procession of school children : — From fire-bell, junction of Queen and Grey streets, along Queen-street to Waiteraata comer, then into Albert and liobsou streets, up Pitt-street to Karangahape Road, iuto Symonds-street to Kyber Pass, and from thence along Carlton Gore road iuto the. Domain cricket ground. Societies Represented. 1, The members of the Fountain of Friendship Independent Order of Oddfel lows, M.U., about 10 were present, headed. by their splendid significant banner, which ■was admired for its artistic beauty, mottue.s and illustrations. 2. The several lodges of Auckland Kechabites were thinly icprc sonted, but it was expected they would be numerically increased by the .way. Only a few members of the Courts Zeaiaudia and Eureka were present. 3. The members of the Hibernian Benefit Society mustered in large ,numbars, adults and juveniles, and without the Hibernians the procesiion would have been meagre indeed. 4. The Good Templars were expected, especially the Star of Newton, who had (arranged to form about ninety members, some of whom fell in at Karangahapo lioad, 6. The Lodge "Kemembrance," .National Indpendent Order of Odd-iellows, were poorly represented, not so largely as anticipated. These wore mostly of the Loyal Pionoer Lodge. 7. About 24 ollicers of different societies were la^t in the pro cession. It was conjectured that the uu favorablo aspect of the morning might have hindered many members from putting in an appearance ; still, sanguine hopes were ex pressed that the demonstration would be largely augmented in the Domain Cricket Ground. We may mention that the com mittee resolved mat no intoxicating drinks Bhould be sold on the gronnd. Previously to starting from St. Patrick's Cathedral, Wyndham-street, the members of the Hibernian Catholic Bonefit Society attended Mass at 8.30, the Archbishop officiating, assisted by the Keys. Fathers Macdonald and O'Dwyer. His Grace delivered a most affecting and impressive address.

R.C. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FESTIVAL.

From a comparatively early hour, children of various ages were to bs seen wending their way i;i the direction of Lower Hobson-street. Mr Dignan'a pud dock was the spot selected for the ren dezvous, and towards ten o'clock the scene here was a most animated one. Tlir childrenfrom the conventschools were played down by the Hobton Band, and the scholars from the Newton school?, to the nutrber of nearly 300, arrived shortly afterwards under the charge of Messrs Mahon and Parker, and preceded by the Naval Band under the leadership of Mr Sbanaghan. The children were marshalled as speedily as possible by Mr Dignan, the members of the Christian Doctrine Society, and the teachers in the day schools. Fathers Macdonald, O'Dwyer, and Downey, 0.5.8., rendered considerable assistance. The procesiion left the pad dock in tho following order :—Hobson Band orphans.St Mary's, Ponsonby, boardersfrom St. Mary's select school at Ponsonby, in dustrial Home boys, St, Patrick's Convent schools, Newton school, and the Parnell schools. The Naval Band also formed part of the procession. A large number of the children carried small flags, on which were worked pretty devices. The procession pre sented a moat striking and pleasing appear ance, and the effect was very beautiful. Tho colours of the flags and banners blended nicely with the ribbons and dresses worn by the girls. The total number who took part in the procession was about 1000. The route lay along Hobson-atreet, down Wellesley and Queen streets, up Shortland street, and thence to the Domain by way of Grafton lioad. The banda played a number of airs during the march, and at various intervals (he children evidenced their joyful anticipa tions of pleasures in store by loud and frequent bursts of cheering. Amusements of various kinds wore pro- Aided for the children at tho Domain, which was crowded with persons of all ages. Kefreshments were also liberally dispensed to the youngsters at intervals. A series of races were held in connection with the Newton schools, and the principal events resulted as follows :—

Boys' Kace.—Haslam, 1; O'Dowd, 2. Younger Boys.—J. Walsh, 1. Elder Boys. — Francis Murpby, 1; Edwin Good, 2 ; William Watson, 3.

Lady Teachers.—Miss Benjamin, 1 ; Miss Phelan, 2; Miss Duggan, 3. Gibls' Bacs, under 14.—Amelia Fair weather, 1; Annie Walsh, 2.

Second Kace, for girls. — Minnie O'liorke, 1; Maggie O'P.orke, 2 ; Mary Ann, 3. Elder Girls.—Maria Haslam, l\; Sarah Murphy, 2; Maggie Brauuigau, 3 ; Lucy McAnally, 4. LADIES' COMMIETEE RACE. — Miss Phelan, I; Miss Brannigan, 2; Miss Shield?, 3.

EXCURSIONS.

Excursions by water to-day were not numerous, partly owing to the other attrac tions on shore and partly to the doubtful iippearance of the wiad and tides early iii the morning. Those steamers which started, however, were very well patronised. The picnic party ot All Saints' parishioners

left Shelly Beach in the City of Cork at about 10 o'clock this morning. The little steamer being greatly crowded. On reach ing the wharf several others wore taken on board and the number must then have been increased to between 300 or USD. The intention of the party was to proceed to the island of Motuihi, and there commence various amusements, such as church parties delight in. We have no doubt but a very pleasant day has been passed. The City of Cork returns with the excursionists at 8 P.m.

Tho p.p. City of Cork also made an exclusion every two or three hours from the Queen-street Wharf to Orakei Bay, with the object of enabling visitors to witness the Maori style of currying on parliamentary business. A goodly number of persons availed themselves of the trip.

The Ferry Co.'s steamer* ply between the Nurlh Mioro aud Stokes' Point during the day, and also took large crowds of passengers, who on arriving on tho other side amused themselves in various ways, the gardens aud other pleasure grounds being largely patronised.

Sports in the Domain.

Committee : Messrs Wnrburton, Lcydcn, J. Philips, W. J. Andrew, Moore, 0. Little and 11. C Dorrlnston. Judge: Mr G. Wnrbiirtoii. Starter :Mr Leydon. Handi onppor :Mr B. E. Ellis. Referees: Messrs Moore and Littlo. Secretory: 11. G, Dorringtou. The attractive sports in connection with the Friendly Societies' Demonstration were huld on tho Domain Cricket-ground. Tlie ntteiulnncc was not nearly so largo as had boon anticipated. Seats were placed on the verandah of tho pavilion for the con venience of ladies, but the arrangements for keeping the ground clear wore very unsatisfactory, the spectators crowding on to t lie course during the progress of each rnco, The Artillery Bund, under the direction of Bandmaster Hunter, wns pre sent, and enlivened the proceedings by play ing a number of popular selections of music. Mr, G. Warburton acted as judge, Mr. Leydon as starter, Mr. Ellis as handicappor, and Messrs. Moore and Little as referees, while tho following committee attended to the management of the sports : — Messrs. Warburton, Lcyden, .). Phillips, W. Andrew, Moore, U. Littlo and H. G. Dor rington, The events which had taken place up to the time at which we went to press resulted as follows :— MAIDEN KAOB (for members of Friendly Societies). —Ist prize, i'l 10s ; 2nd prize, Trophy, Silver-plated Hack. Entries :J. Coleman, T. Cox, I). Jone.°. T. Cox 1 J. Colcmau 2 I). Jones 0 Ilov, Step, and Jump.—Prize, order for a new hat. '1 his event win won by Wall easily. The distance was ;>(J ieet. There were throe other competitor.-'. One Mile Handicapj(All comers).— Ist piizc, i' 2 10s; 2nd prize, trophy, alarm timepiece. James liendry, scratch ;T. Stewart, 40yds; J. Cutler, 40yds; 1L Chaplin 50yds ; K. Kyan, 55yds ; J. Bullcn, 60yds ; A. Mellis, GOyds ; S. Goodman, 70yds ; J. Leckic, 70yds ; Antony McOiurc, 70yds. 11. Chaplin, 50yds 1 t>. Goodman, 70yds 2 There were eight other competitor*. Won easily. Putting the Stone.—Prize, Trophy presented by "Freeman's Journal." O'Connor 1 Brchan 2 'ji'here were four other competitors. Fbiemdly Societies' Handicap, 150 yards.- Ist prize, handsome clock, value i' 4; 2ud prize, breakfast service, presented by Eureka O-nirt, A.0.F., No. 0171.— Entries:-Firs'. Heat—E. O Hare, 2yds j J. Taylor, oyus ; J. Cutler, 3yds ; T. Cox, syds; T. Holly, 7yds. Second lleat-K. Underwood, scratch; J. Phillips, 2yds ; J Coleman, 4yds; J. Carr, 4yds; S. Bar chard, Svds. FIRST HEAT. Cox, Syds 1 E. O'Hore, 2yds 2 J. Cutler, Syds :? J. Taylor, 3yds 4 SECOND HEAT. J. Coleman, 4yds 1 S. Barcbard, Syds 2 FINAL HEAT. Colcnian 1 Cox 2 O'Hare 3 100 Yards Race, for members over 40 years. —Ist prize, a trophy presented by the American Hop Beer Company ; 2nd prize, plated cruet. Baker 1 Cox 2 Five others competed. Boys' Hack, under 15.—1st prize, a writing desk; 2ud prizo, cruet stand. McDermott, scratch 1 Wright 2 Girls HACK.—lst prize, a pair of boot, presented by Mr J. S. Moore. E. Ritchie 1 E. Roberts " Wells 2 Three Mile Walking Match.— Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, Liquor Stand. W. Houston, 50yds 1 T. Fernandez, 30yds 2 Ladies' Rack.—lst prize, iced cake, presented by Mr Kingsford ; 2nd prize, biscuit basket. Miss Cameron 1 Miss Kitchie 2 Miss Andrews .. 3

HENDERSON'S MILL RACES.

(PEK STAR CARRIER riGEON.)

THE extension of the railway to Hender son's Mill has had the effect of bringing together the largest number of people ever assembled in this district, aid in future years may bo regarded as one of tho beat race meetings of the season. The traiu of twenty-one carriages arrived here at 12.30, every carriage being crowded. The pas sengers arc now landed a few yards from the course, on which is erected a stand and accommodation house. In addition to those arriving by train, some 500 have ■ found their svay here, mostly driving and riding. When the first race started there were from 1,500 to 2,000 on the course, which is is. pleasantly situated under the Wai takerci ranges. Mr Adam* hai the totalid.itor in full swing, and appears to be doing a good business. Mr Manon is acting as clerk of the course in the place of Mr Whitaker. Impey's band has arrived on the scene, "and is enlivening the proceed ings. If AIDKM PLATK, of 25 rovo ; second horse to receivo swjvs out of tho stake?. Nomina tions, 2tsovs each to tho funds. 2yrs, 6st Kibe; 3yrs, Bst 411)3; lyre, Oat; oyra and up wards, 9at '21b3. For all horses that have never won an advertised raco exceeding aOsova. Dißtauoe, li miles. Five horses started for this race, Dewdrop being the favourite at 6 to 4; Stanley being scratched. The start was a good otic, and when passing the stand the iirst time round. No Name was leading, closely pushed by^keAke, and shortly after No Name Rave place to Ake Ake and Wild Idyl, and by many Dewdrop was now thought to be out of tho race, but shortly before coming to tho straight he passed Ake Ake and Wild Idyl, and a hard struggle ensued to the finish, Dewdrop winning by a neck. Lennard's Dewdrop, Bst 13lb 1 Wilkin's Wild Idyl, 9st 21b 2 McDonald's Ake Ake, 9st 21b 3 Smitb/s No Name, 9st 21b 0 Hepburn's Matai 0 Gayers's Stanley, 9st 21b .'. 0 Laing rode Dewdrop, and H. Johnson Wild Idyl. HANDICAP UURDIiIC HACK, ot lOaovs; second horso to recoivo llteovs out of tho stakes. Nominations. 2sovs ; and accept ances 23OVS to tho funds. Nomination, wilh 2aovs enclosed, to bo nmdo to tho i'ecretary, at his Office. Queon-street, by 8 pm. on Friday. 25th February. Accept ances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 milos, over 8 flights o£ hurdles 3ft Oina high. J. Ellis's Lono Hand, 12st 7lb 1 B. Bycrs' JN or M f J. Mis' Whitcfoot * A splendid race. The three horses went twice round the course, and without baulk ing. Thorpe rode Lone Hand. NORTHBBN COUNTIES CUP, of 20sovb, with a swoop of 2sovs each; amount accruing swocp to ko to fooond horse. VV eight for aw. For all flows ihe bona lino property o£ ownera living north of the Wh«u for six months previous to tho raco. Distance, 1} miles. Declaration of owneiship, if required will have to be made before a J.P. liycrs's N or M * Hepburn's Matai " Wiltin's Wild Idyl 3 HENDERSON'S MILL CUP (Handicap), of lOOsovs; second horse to recoivo 20aova. and tho third lOsovs, out of the stakes. Nomi r.ation 2sova, and acceptance 3sovs to the funds. Distance, 2 niilea. Hunt's Yatapa, 9st 51b Z White's Maori, Sst 71b ■ Eilis's Lone Hand, 7st 12lb 3 Smith's Tim Whilllcr, 7st lib s Lcnuard's Keuilworth, Gst 111b ... ~• ■

To-night's Amusements.

TueTheatke.— Thompson's Contederate Diorama of the American War will be ex hibited this evening in the Theatre Royal, illustrative of the principal scenes oE that

histoiic struggle. Lieut. Herman will also appear in the interval and perform his remarkable feats of ventriloquism. About 300 gifts will be distributed among tho [ audience, including a grand piauoforte. Masonic llall, Newton.—The Loyal United Friends will commemorate the day by a grand ball, which will be duly opened at 9 o'clock precisely, Mr W. R. Doyle, I M.C. ChokAL Hall.— The Friondly Societies' grand concert and ball will be held thin evening in the Choral Hall, commencing (it 8 o'clock. The progianinie appears in another column, ami from it we gather tho information that Mr Gordon Gooch and Miss May Hastings will take part, also Miss Gillinpliain, Mrs Bettany, and Mrs Wilcox ; also, Messrs Worrall, Margctts, Edwards, Williams and Aborncthy will assist in the vocal department. Piauoforte accompanying Mr Cullimoro.

SPORTING.

ODROMANDEL RACES.

(1!Y TELEGRAM, OWN COUKESPONDENT.) CuUOMANDKL, this day. Miners' Purse—Mill Driver, l ; Furnoy'a Gumtowu Natives, 2 j Native IS. I Maoiu KACif.—Fivo started. Won by Merino. A foot-raoo of SOCyds was won by P, Lynch. LADIES' Puesb. — Mill Driver, 1; Ngakapa's Matlock, '2; Keubcu'.s Biemuik, 3.

THE NAPIER RACES.

(ISY TKLKCiltAl'lt, OWN COnIIESfONDENT.)

NAPIER, this day. IiADSWORTII and Wooilpoekor aro scratched for nil engagements. MAIDEN Hack.—Four started for tho Maiden. It was won easily. Grand Duchess ... ... ... 1 Firefly 2 Primrose ... ... •■• ••• >' Mi«s Domett was left at the post at start, i anil was never in it. NAPllilt HANDICAP. Nine started. After two false starts they got away together. Danebury led till at the back of tho conrso My Dream chal lenged and (Hissed him. At the straight Kandwiek ran through the horses, winning easily. Randwiek 1 Dan 2 OihlU 3 Soukar, King Quail, and Grand Duchess were scratched.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

(BY TGLEORAPII, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Major Atkinson goest to Taranaki this afternoon by the Penguin, and addrcssrs his Egmout constituents at Patea on Monday. Mr Rolleston leaves Wellington to-moirow morning fur the East Coast aud Auckland, returning via tho West Const on a mission connected with natitvo affairs. His absence will be extended over about three weeks.

ACCIDENT.

A rather untortunato accident.-which, happily, was not attended with any serious results—happened to Mr Win. >ye, the well-known proprietor of the Railway Dining Rooms on tho Queen-street Wharf. Kaily this morning he went down the wharf with tha intention of transacting some busi ness on board the schooner Julia Price. The only manner in which (ho vessel could be reached was by crossing a narrow plank laid from between her and the wharf, aud to effect hia purpose Mr Pye started on tho passage. Before he had reached tho Bchoonur the plauk, by tome unaccountable means tipped up, and canted the gentleman into the water. Several of the schooners' hands being about, assistance was speedily at haud, and a rope thrown over. This wai caught by Mr Pye, and be was drawn ou board but little the worse for his ducking, and tho only inconvenience he was put to being a change of clothing.

THE SOUTH AMERICAN WAR.

Tim Chilean Government has issued a circular to nil their consuls sotting forth the nierils of the quarrel between that country and tho allied Governments of Peru and Bolivia, condemning the conduct of tho Peruvian Government in misrepresenting the progress of tho war abroad and vindi cating the conduct of tho war by tho Chilians. Mr I>. B. Oruickshunk, the Chilian consul in Auckland, lus received a reply of this circular ; from which we take rho following extracts : -" The means em ployed by our|enemies to attain their object have been of different kinds ; sometimes they have ca«t :into Chile's Jfacc iniquities which they alone have committed ; at other times they have adulterated ;tho truth of msit notorious facts, to tho extent of crediting themselves {with victories they have never been able to win. "The oflicial and oilicious agents of Peru and Bolivia have striven to brine; upon a Chile a repro bation) which Jtho'i allied Governmentt alone (deserve. It is well known that they commenced the war by tho violent expulsion of all the Chilians found in their territories at that time, with out excepting even those who had Peruvian or Bolivian families, and had resided many years in those countries ; and while they carried out this odious attempt against civilization, their compartiots luve remained in Chile, as they still remain, uuder the protection of the laws of the laws of the Kepublic and re spected by everybody. The expulsion of our countrymen was followed by the con fiscation o"f their property; a scandalous spoliation which cannot even be justified by the hatred engendered by war, becausu it was carried into effect at the commence ment of hostilities, and when Chile pro tected, ar she still proteeta, Bolivians and Peruvians in the full enjoyment of all they possess. It would bn difficult to liud ono only ot the precepts of modern warfare which has not been violated by our enemies, and to prove this assertion, it will be sufficient to cite, by way of example, the imprisonment and bad treatment, without precedent in history, of diplomatic agents of the Eepublic, whilo on their way to fulfil a peaceful mission I o Governments friendly to the belligerents ; cruelties committed against prisoners, and abuse of the Hrica Hospital protected by the lied Cross by placing in it a battery in tended to lire the mines by which that place was dßfended, etc. These, and many other examples, will suflice to show that tho have made use of every device, no matter how unjustifi able, and of all the means condemned by the practice of civilized nations. Chile, on its parr, has striven to give to the war the most humane character possible. Driven Into it in consequence of the con tiuual violations of treaties and of the ex istCDCO of the pecret treaty against her entered into by Peru and Bolivia, precisely at a time when they feigned the closest and most fraternal relations ; Chile .against whose existence they conspired, has adopted :or her line of conduct, respect for the rights of neutrals, and a determin ation not to do the enemy any more harm than is strictly necessary to compel him to put an oud to a struggle which ho is already powerless to carry on. Agreeably to tilts line of conduct, the Chilian army and navy, victorious in every encounter, never attacked private property until last September, confining itself to the destruction on the Pcruvion coaEt of every thing that might tend to prolong uselessly the war. The other damages caused were such as are inevitable in warfare. Notwithstanding the rash and use less resistance of Arica, in that port as in the city of Tacna occupied by our arm-, no contribution was ever imposed on their inhabitants, nor were they molested by having soldiers billeted on them, or in any other manner, Kespect for the lives and properties of the vanquished was car ried to the extent of returning to the enemy hundreds of wounded prisoners after bestow ing upon them all the assistance their con. difion demanded, to the extreme of not even exacting from the inhabitants of the con quered cities, the beds necessary for the wounded of the victors. And if since Sept. last tome alteration has been made in the rule respecting private property of Peru viane, it is a natural consequence, o the firm determination of the Government to put an end to the war, weakening, by all the law ful means iv its power, a tenacious enemy, who, impotent on its part to continue it, will not comprehend, notwithstanding its disastrous defeats, that the moment has arrived when it ought to resign itself to its fate. " The responsibility of the hostilities carried on by Chile on the enemy's coast belong exclusively to those who nave caused them, by resisting the payment of excessively moderate war contributions, levied by the investing forces in the exercise of a perfect right, sanctioned by the ■ practice of all countries.

TELEGRAMS.

! From Our Own Correspondent). COKOMANDEL, this day. CRICKET. In the cricket match, Cret innings, Coro mandel men were all out for 114. Cadman contributing 40, Gatlaud 18, and Becson 31. Auckland team is now in. o [PER PKKSS ASSOCIATION.I WELLINGTON, this day. BKIDGE BURNT. The Greytown High bridge, north of Greytown, caught lire about G o'clock this morning, and was totally destroyed, there being no water near to save it. The structure cost some £800.

CHRI3TCIIURCH, this day.

Grain for export is coming to hand so fast that it is far in excess of the loading capa-

city of vessels <m berths ready to load. Yes terday not only wore large sbeds well-filled, but ever 700 trucks wero waiting in tho uiilwuy yard to discharge grain. TIMAEU, this day. A HOW WITH THE FIRE BItIGADE. Tho Firo lirifiado being unable to get their books from the Borough Council, dis banded in ii body, after voting their library to tho Hospital, thoir torches to the Artillery Band, and their Sick and Accident Fund to trustee.". Ycstordny un oxpresn manned by an cx-liren.an, went to tho station for tho books, but the Council's property man, in structed by tho Mayor, refused delivery. On going to the Bank tv draw their money, the Mayor again stood in tho wuy, and thoir cheque was returned marked "drawer's right disputed." Last evening it was resolved to take legiil proceedings nguiust the Mayor, and forward full particular* of the disbanding to tho I'lrc Brigade Associ ation.

DUNEDIN, this day

Tho Governor left for Invercargill at 10 o'clock this morning. Tlicro woro [!00 people ou the platform. Inconsequence of Judyo Gillies having to go on Circuit at llokitika on Thursday, our session caunot bo held till the 11th.

LOCH URR'S CARGO.

The yaluo of the exports by the barque Loch Urr, for London, is as follows :— Wool (washed and sooured .. .. £852!) Wool (irrensy) 21)2 Wool (not deacribod) _ .. .. M 7 heather 2531 KuuriUum UISU Tallow 371) Mantfancso .. .. „ .. '171 Coura 3110 Pearl Bttoll JOO Personal oll'ccts 15 Lead M Kurnitiiro 300 Uutter 58 Itaw Cotton CO Zino ->I Horns i 25 Sundrios W> Tolal valuoof curKO .. £25,887

CORRESPONDENCE.

GUAMM.iII SCHOOL INQUIRY,

(To the Editor.)

Sill, —It is deeply to bo regretted that so much of the personal element haH been introduced into this inquiry, A section of the Board ot Governors appear to resent any interference with tho existing state of thingi—why, 1 caunot understand. There h a general feeling that the average attain ments of boys here are lower than in some other parts ot the colony. This feeling, long latent, has found expression in the complaint of Dr Purchas. 1 have heard one of the southern professors mention it, not tauntingly, but as a generally acknow ledged fact. Far more damaging and conclusive than any complaint or evidence which has been adduced at this enquiry was the statement ot Sir Or. M. O'liorko to the university senate at Wellington. If my memory serves mo coirsctly, out of a hundred scholastic honours that hare boen won hi tho colony, Auckland has secured only tour; aud of theso two bavo been won by ladies. No carping or quibbling can overcome such evidence as this. If llio school is not as ellicient m it ought to be there is need for an enquiry, whether tho charges of Dr. I'urcuas are proved or whether they are not—and it behoves all who wish well to our district to demand the enquiry. My own opinion is that such an investi gation can bo made only by commissioners who are qualified to judge of tho manage ment of schools of the proper standard of education in such a school as otsrs, and of the attainments of the mastors. Whether the majority of the members of the prevent board are thus qualified mny fairly be quostioucd. In addition to these quali fications, I consider ■ hat the commissioners should be chosen out of Auckland, in order to secure freedom from local prejudices.—l am, &c, "M."

THE FORTHCOMING ART EXHIBI TION.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—A letter signed "B." appealed in n late issue of your paper, re tho forthcoming Exhibition. The writer complained that non-members wore debarred from purchas ing tickets in the art union connected thero with, but I bolieve ho is mistaken on that point. None but members may purchase ticket*, but members can purchase as many as they please, and then dispose of them to their friends ; and by a pleasant fiction be themselves considered as the purchasers. I agree with tho writer that not only should all facilities be offered to the public (who are only too backward in art matters), but also every inducement likewieo, ami 1 think such a roundabout mode of disposing of tickets will lose many subscribers.

With rogard to the latter part of "B.s " communication, referring to Art Unions as miserable expedients, I agree that the wholesalo prostitution of the name of " Art Union " has brought the affair into partial discredit, but, rightly considered, it should not be so. Works of art are expensive things, and beyond the means of most people. An Art Union enables those of slender meanß, bat (esthetic tastes, to be come possessors of works of art at a small outlay, and therefore they are laudable things. Truo, the element of chance entors into the all'air, but how else could it be man»gedl?—l am, &c, A Well-wisiibk to Art.

CITY LEVELS AND QUEEN-STREET OUTLETS.

(To the Editor.) SlE,—Now that Durham-street is being opened up into Albert-street, it is to be hoped thnt the City Council will sec to it, that it be properly (lone, as it can certainly be made one of the best and enaiest grades for heavy loads passing from tho centre of Queen-street hi a westerly direction, and will savo much in time and labour for those who have frequently to take large loads from the Haymarket, Hunter & Nolan's, Potter & Co.'s, Warnock Bros, and other places in, and adjacent to tho saino street, and who have hitherto been compelled to go to the bottom of Queen-street, along Custom House-street, and up a heavy pull in Albert-street, and then after travelling half-a-mile for which we have extra cartage to pay we find ourselves only where we started from. I have not the slightest in terest in Durham-street beyond that of an ordinary citizen,as I neither own nor occupy any property in it; but I feel that it is the dutyof everyonewhodesiresto sec Auckland become what she ought to be, a great and prosperous city, to see to it in the future that our streets are well-made, and that all our public works, for which we have to pay. are carried out in the best possible manner. We have had enough bungling in the past, oncl there is no hindrance that I know ot to Durham-street being made anything that the Council wishes it to be. As the Hay market is being rebuilt, as well as the British Hotel, and other properties will shortly have to bo, they can iix their levels to suit the street, which woul't thus allow of two or three feet being cut from the upper portion of the htreet and filled into the lower part, raising the same to a level with the centre of Queen-street, and carrying the two cuttings each way at the top to a greater length along Albert-street. Fy doing so we shall have a good and useful street made, while by making it as at present marked out it will be practically useless, an eyesore to everyone, and a disgrace to our engineering skill.—l am, &c, Citizen.

MUSKETRY INSTRUCTION.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —Seeing in your columns lately that persistent endeavours are being made to awaken volunteers to the importance of the subject at the head of this letter, I beg to offer one or two observations showing the necessity of some steps being taken in the matter. When tho volunteer force was first formed a certificate of efficiency con tained the declaration that a volunteer hud a competent knowledge of musketry, as laid down in the army book ; but as no in struction then, auy more than now, wai given on the subject, that part of a certili

cate was wiped out, thus, tacitly admitting, the volunteers as a whole had no knowledge of the subject. There is another part of a preseut volunteers' certificate which, by the same rule, ought to be wiped out al9O, viz., that he has a competent knowledge of .skirmishing ; for what would be tlie use of him in that position, without the ability to use his rille in a practical way. This, of course, is only to bo acquired by a know lepse of the theory and practice of musketry, un account of time alone it is evident this knowledge is only to be ac quired by some ca«y method of instruction, tio every endeavour made in this direction deserves at least attention, especially from Commanding Ollicers of corps.—l am, &c, A Certified Efficient Volunteer, as per Regulations.

MR MILLS'S BANKRUPTCY.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

WELLINGTON, this day. AT a meeting of E. W. Mills's cre ditors this afternoon, the estate was assigned to Messrs Keep (of Keep Brothers, Birmingham). Mr Henderson, representing the Bank of New Zealand, and Mr Joo Dranslield, were appointed trustees at a remuneration of 6 per cent, on the gvoss proceeds divided amongst tho creditors. Tho meeting expressed sympathy with Mr Mills, and agreed that £500 and furniture be given at ouce to Mr Mills.

nn TfiK AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 17.



Wanted. ! \ \J ANTED KNOWN— The Opening of ■ YV my Now Grand Shop ia unavoidably and I roliiotantly postponed for v day of two to muko '. room for moro shelving hi coaecquonco oi' tho 1 immonso utook.—W. 11. Dampior. I WANTED, n General Servant.—Apply Mrs D. Ooldio, Pitt-street. ANTED, Sauce Bottles in nny quail- ! tlty.-J.J.WIII'. Vlotoi la Street. ; WANTKD, a Active Jicy. —G. ninek & Co., Vlolo.-la-Btroct East. . i'AJ ANTED, n Uenpcctiil)io Errand Boy. ' VT -Apply this office ] \J, RANTED KNOWN.-Particulars of V V my iniinonßO Stock of Fresh Rargaitis } in a day or two.—W. 11. Dampior. ■ \\f ANTED, a (JeyeriU Servant; another i VY kept; good roforcnots indispensable.— 1 Apply St_u oliieo. i *Jfc7ASHING WANTED.—For address ,' V» apply Stak ofllco. j WANTED, an intelligent Youth for J t'oiintinjj Houbo work; references re quired.-Garliek & Cranwcll. City Hall Arcade. W" "ANTED, Bush Hands. -Apply at onno to Mercury liay Haw Mill Co., UußtonhouHi'-strcot^ ANTED, a steady aiuglo Youuft Man to drive a pair of horses.—Apply imme diately to Goo. Wilson, Nolnon-Blroet._ \\7 ANTIU), a General Servant; must V v nndcrsUind ])lnin cooking; rcfcrcnceH . required.—Address Puraonago, Ponsonby. ' \\, r ANTED, Hcrvantß uut of Place to ? V apply to Stuart's ltogistry Office, j Cambridge. ANTED, Tenders until Saturday, tho ,' lllth irßliiit, at noon, for Additions to a ■ Cottugo In Uuke-utreut. Newton.—lt. utovunaon. Grocer, Nowion Road. / aar ANTED, r> General Servant; one j VY that aw conk w«ll; r- fcroncos required. , —Apply between 0 und 7 in tho evening at tliia ( ollleo._ WANTED, one or two Carpenters to i help mo put up ahiilvtuK In MrjUampler'a I liow shop, Wakolluld-street.—D. u'Urion, cornor s of ('iiap.'l and Durliam-strccts. _ Second-hand Portrait and ' r T Lnndsrapo Photographic- Camera and Lonu. State ])rice.— Daloy, Bowling Green, Orafton Road. TITANTED to Lease, a Stroii" Spring v T Curt and Harness.—Apply at tho STAR olllcn between G und 7 o'clock this ovening, or at the Groyhound Hotel. \*JTANTbD, a good Milliner ; also, Four I Apprentices to tho DrcßSinnkinK.- Apply to Milno and_ChO£ce. \l7 ANTED, by asinule Man, unfurnished • » » room with iiroplaco preferred.—Address, I A, a, Stab Ofllce. VST ANT KD to rent, a Three or Four- TV Hoomed Cottago. with small gardon, j for a married conplo w itliout family.—Addroes, elating rout, & Cm_J. If.X.. Stak Olllue. f VftfANTKI), Kaihvay Labourers on the 1 V? Waitnkerol Hail way-Ballast train J will carry workmon on from Mount Albtrt.— «■ Taylor and Danahor^ \\] ANTED, Everybody to Know that } V T Now Zealand Houao, 08, Uueen Btreot, , will bo Closed at 2 p.m. on Suturauy, to make preparations for (ho Uranil Show on Monday. Ik/ ANTED, a thoroughly respectable 1V V and llrnt-olasa Gardener.—Apply by letter to Mr itdwiu Hoßkoth, Epsom. Good roferonoea will bo required. WANTED, L»rs:e Consumers for 4 or 5 ( torn of Good Corned Beef, guaranteed host Quality and at 2jd per lb. delivered ut wharf or station —U. Huime, Butcher, Quooii' 1 alivot. _ t i \jtf ANTED KNOWN, Important Tele- T V gram from Melbourne New Davis' Vor tical Feud Sewing Mnchlno awarded only first . prise—now being worked by lira Fisko, at tho ■ Great Dep&t, Queen-street.—W. C. Donneß. Vr> T AN'n£D7~~Needlework to take home, \ V or advertisor could go out by tho day.— Apply to Mrs. Ma^lta, Nelbou-stroot, opposito * tho Government school, \\J AN TED to Sell, for £700, a Com- VV' forlablo Heaidoni-o, Parnoll, main. road. . - Apply by lottor only, " X.H.8.," Post Olllco. j \i7ANTED~K^OWN, tnat you can ? V Dresj well for a small weekly paymsnt by going to Munro and Miiligan. <-oa advertiso- 1 moiit on front pane. ] WANTED, immediately, Junior Drug gist's Assistant (indoor) for Provincial Town; state ago, roforouce, salary oxnaotod, and encloßO photograph, to "Chemist, Star , OiiiO-3^ WANTED, to give away Trousers. Kvery ppreou ordering a Suit for 550 or i upwards will rooeivo a present of a pair of 1 Trousers.—J. D. Philliys, Tailor, 170 Quoon- < street. YSTANTED KNOWN, Shavings Given v T Away at New Zoalaml Timber Com pany. Cußtonj-houBC-»treet VV'eat. I WANTED, Headers to study economy nudlbny Brst Quality of Meat:—Mut'on, 2Jd; Boiled Beef, 3d; Roast Beef, Id; Corned ( Beef 3d; Beet SaneußO, id; Corned Boef. or 1 501b9, 2Jd, warranted ewoot. — Goo. Uulme, Butohor. Quoon-atreot. WANTED KiSOWN.— From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m. on Satur day, tho original, inimitable, find most brilliant ' Illumination in Auckland, is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, »bo accredited Novelty Dep6t. Tr«do motto: "Email profits 1 1 and quick rotnrm," or, " A nimble sii - < punco better thau a (low Bhillirg."—All goods ire marked in plain figures.— London Ofllce, 5 t. Mary Axe. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie ' is prepared to sell all kindß of Buildinß nd other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes , 'ellocs, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, j 'alings and fhingleß, at his Yards. Lower . lbert street, near Dock, at tho owest cash )iice». Tho timber, being under ovo is botter lan that paroha6od Glsewhero ANTED KNOWN.—Mrs Grice is ' Sole ARont at Newmarket for the fol lowing leading Papers:—Kvknino Stak, , " NewZoaland Herald," " Free Press," "Saturday ' Night," "Melbourno Saturday Night," "Ob server," " Bible Standard," "Weekly News." \y A N~Firj3 KNOWN. The Auckland Timber Company have on hand Boverai Job Lots of Building Materluls, which willbo Bold as Great Bargains, to make , room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashos, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c., at Lowest Pricey g/noLPBHIP, Manager. ' W~A NT E D KNOW N. MISS DELANEY DRKSS AND MANTLK MAKKK (Latic Forewoman of Mk. W, Rattkav's), Begs to intlmato to hor Friendß and Customers that she has commenced Businoss in tho NEW BUILDINGS, \ ALBKRT-STRBKT, Next the Corner of Wycdham-stroot. Prompt attention will bo given to all orders she may be ontrußted with. ANTED KNOWN.—A splendid lot of Real Nickel Silver Jewellery, and beautiful designs in (Hit Broochos and Kar drops. Lockets. Chains, &c,, are displayed in the window of C. W. Goodton, 111, Queen-street. Tlioy are elegant and economical. Juat ro coived, a new atyle of Writing Desk, fitted with paper, Knvelopee, Blotter, I'ens, Ink, &c—neat, compact, and usetnl. The Milton, 2a ; Antique, Js; Criterion, ss; Queen Anno, 6a 6d, suited for tho holiday neaaon. To arrivo per 'Sydenham' and ' Oxford': Stationery, choapor than ever ; Klectro-plated Goods of all kinds; the new Patent Knife Cleaner, tho Servant's l'riend, tho Ladles' Knifo Cloanor, the Climax Tap, tho Prizo Water Tap Filter, the Wringer; a host o Novelties, including the American Songtter. - Note tho address: 111. Queen-street. \»rANTED KNOWN, - A Splendid V? Assortment of Watches just received at C.W, Qoofison's. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excellent time-Keepers, 2uh; Ladies' aDd Gents' Silver Goneva, Irom 30s; Key nnl KeylO3s Gold Huntorß, from £5 to £12 ; French - American Clocks and Alarms, com prising: Kight-day and Koyloßa French, Ellip tical Carriage Jokers, Peepo'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, &0., &0., from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clocks for the Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lery; Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, in Brooches and Heta, Studa, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Klephant and Dog Inkstands ; Tab!o and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7b per do/en; Carvers from 4s Gd per pair; Pocket Knives, from Gd : Sycamoro Broad Platters, from 2a Cd; Knives, from Is Gd; Butchers' Knivss, from 3d; Scissor?, from Is ; Sill: Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s Gd; Genta* Longcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-, lington Scirfs, 1b Sri; Hoys' Kton Collars, Gd Mozart Wrists, Id per pair; The Tom Thumb Printing Pre?s, at 7s Cd; Great Novelties in Bull Dog Hanks, fee. &c, at Goodson's, 111 yueeu-fltreet, opposite Tonkß's Mart



Wanted. Vffi^ANTED to bell, a Hitrraonium, by V* Alexandro, Rosewood Caßd ; olnyon stops ; in good ordor ; can bo seen at Carbine and Lusher's, Auctioneers, 127, Queon-atreot. YJS7 ANTED, i yarohaßors for Mangolds V'V or Swede Turnips, in lots of 5 tons delivered at the Auckland Station or any Station 20 miles of Auckland at 25s per ton, or 20s on the ground. Also, 200 tons of good Hobart Town Potatoes. Largo buyers Will bo dealt with liborally.—Fisher Sc Co. ANTED KNOWN.—The cheapest place in Town to obtnin a Metallic of Erlßtlo Hair BKUSH—Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat Shoo, Plato, Decanter, House, Banister, Carpet Scrub, Dust, Horse. Dandy, Wator, Spoke, or Metallic Flue, or Paint BRUSti-Dressing Pocket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mano Comb, is at Chae. Gondson'a. 111, Queen-steeet. WANTED all who study economy to try RE W'S for the following articles :- Strong well-flavoured Tea, lslOdperlb; Primo Canterbury Bacon, from 8d per lb; Splendid Potatoes, 4s per cwt, 281bs Is ; Salmon Trout, Is tinßßdoach; Good Household f'oap, 6 bars for 2s 3d; bags Oatmeal, 2s 3d each; Baking Cua tard and Hgg Powders, l}d each; Blacking Brushes, 2s lid per set; Splendid f auco, only Od por bottlo; Cornflour, 6d per lb. The Best and Cheapest Tobacco is tho tonpenny plugs i.ow ocllingat RKW'rf, tho City Tea Mart, Victoria and Albort-strootSj gp-i fjfc TO £1000 LENT on Building S& !L \P Society principles, or on othor terms to uu!t borrowers. Mortgigos and Loans nego tiated. Hoo List o( Propartius for Bttlo on fourth page. Six per con t. allowed on money deposited for investment.—C. WiLLrAMBON, Land, Com mission, and Katttto Agent, Vulcan Lane. ANTED KNOWN.-31,00OUeautitul Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id each; Handsomely-bound Horap Albums, at 1b each; JapanoßO Scraps (the few remaining ones), reduced to Id ouch, exquisite for ladies' fancy work; round and oval Trays from Is oacb; Japanese Sunshades (tho fashionable Stove ornament), 2s each ; a Photographic Novelty, "Tho Man in Possession," Is Gd; Childrons Picture Cards and Books in great variety; Tho Touchers' Oxford Biblo, splendid type with valuable information ; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frurnes at 2s; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vasos, Glass, and Chinawaro ut prices hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, Queen- Btroot.—C. W. Goodaon. W~ "ANTED KNOWN,-At C. W.' Goodson'o Stationery is sold at English prices. Cromn-laid Ruled Note, 2d pop quiro, Knvelopos, 2d por packot; a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Boautifully Tinted Rep and Xanoy Noto Paper, with Court Knvelopea to match, Is per quiro and packet: ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Toxts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, in all borders, Od por quiro; Court Envoloocs, Cd : Foreign Note, Is 6d por 5 quires; Envelopes to match, 3d for 25; Ruled Foolscap and Lotter Paper, 9d; Blotting Paper, Is Cd por qniro. Pass and Account, Kxeroiso and Copy Books, equally cheap. WritiDg Desks, Despatch CaBCB, Knvolopo Cases and Hlottora in great variety; Ink, Id por bottlo; Inkstands in various styles; Pen-wipers, a grout novelty; Papor Knives; Initial Htamps for psper or linen stamping, beautiful types, Is und 2s; Tho Climax Dator, with flxed dates for 10 yearn and businoss address, 30s; tho Auto maton or Pencil Stump, any addroes, 7s Gd,—lll, Queen-streot, oppoßito Tonkß's Mart. Tenders. Publlo Workn Ofllco, (Architects Branch,) Wellington, Feb. 2i, 1881. rTUSNDEKS are invited for Additions to -L Post and Telegraph Ofllco, Uokianga. General Conditions Specifications, and Draw iuefl nmy bo seen at tho Public Worka Ofllce, Architect's Branch, Wellington; at the Pubiio Works Olllco. Auckland; and at tho Post and Telegraph Olllco, Uokianga, TendPrß addressed to tho Hon. the Minlß'or for Public Works, und marked outsido " Tondor for Additions to Post and Telegraph O/lico, Uokianga," will bo received at thn above ofllco up to i.O'in of THURSDAY, tho thirty-ilrst day of March, 1331. Telegraphio tondors will bo rocoiv<>d provided tho original tender and detioait ure lodged widi the ni'ureat Ulatrict Knginoer at tbo time above spoolfled. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. (Signed) OHAH. E. BKA.TBON, Assistant-Architect. Public Works Ofllco (Architect's Branch). Wellington, February 28,1831. fipENDEItS are invited for the Election 1 of a Lock-up at Mercury Bay, General conditions, maciflcUionß, and draw- Ings iimy ho ucen at tho Public Worka Ofllco, Architect's Branch, Wellington, and (it tho Public Works Ofllco, Auckland. Tenders, nddressod to tho Hon. tho Mlnlstor for Pubiio Worki, and markod outside, " Fond«r for Look-up. Mercury Buy," will ho received at tbo above ofllco up to toon of THURSDAY, tho 81st duy of March, 1881. Toiepraphio Tondora will be received, pro vided the orL'inal tender and deposit are lodgod with tho nearest District Engineer at tho time above specified. Tho lowett or any tondor not necassarily accepted. 1)5 command. (31gncd) C. F. B!CATSON, Assistant-A rchltect. m O JrS U I L D E li », 'fenders will bo received up to 12 o'clock on TUKBIJ \ V, the 23rd instant, for tho erootion cf a Uottago in Liverpool-street, Plans, &c., at our Oilicoa, Qucen-3treot KDW. MAtIONEV & SON, Architects. m O X U iT~L D Elt S. Tondora will be rece'ved up to 12 o'clo-k on WKDN KBD AY, the 23rd met, for tho Erection of Additions to tho wovada Hotol, Queon-stroet. Plans, &c, at our otllcts, Queon-stroet. KDW. MAHONEY & SOS, Architects. mo BUiLDEns. Tenders will bn reoeived until noon of SATUR DAY, March 20, for tho Erection of a Block of Brick Wiops in Victoria-street. Plans at my ofllco. HENRY G, WADE, Architect. mo CAKPENTEKS. Tonders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY noxt, the 19th inetant. for tho Erection (labour only) of Two Cottages in Chapel-street. Plans at ray ofllce. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. nnTcr builders. Tondera will be rccolvod until t o'clock p m. on WEDNESDAY, tho 23rd instant, for tho Erection of a Storo in Kort-stroot. Plans at my Ofllce, 25, Queen-street. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. rai O B U I L D E X S. JL Tenders will bo recoived until noon of MON DAY, March 2lst, for tho Erection of a Cottago on College Hill. EDWARD HARTLEY, Architect. m~C) B UI L D BB S. Tenders will bo recoived until noon of SATURDAY. 2Gth March, for the Erection and Completion of a Family Residence in Ponsonby. KDWARD BAKTLKY, Architect. O~ BUILDERS, Tenders will bo received until Noon ol SATURDAY, March 19th, for tho Erection and Completion of a Jtesid.nc.e in Architect. m O BUILDERS, will bo received until 6 o'olook p.m. of HATURDAY, tho 19th March, for the Erection of an Elovon-roomod Dwelling in Parnoll Plans and Specification to bo seen al the Storo of R.J.YATKS, Parnell. mo BUILDERS, Tenders will bo received until noon of tho 23rd install1; for Additions to a Residence at the North Shore. K . K KALS & SON, Architects. Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. m O BUILDERS, i Tenders will bo received until 6 o'clock p.m ' of SATURDAY, 19th Maroh, for tho Ercotioi of Three d-roomed Cottages. Plans and specifications will bo seen at Par tridge and Woollama'. Tobacconists, lowo shop. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are invited for cortain Road Work in tho above district. Plans and specification can be seen at the office of the Engineer, Mr H Alwright. Tonders to be left with tlio undci signed on or beforo TtiESDAY, tho 29th, a UOOn> T. THOMPSON, Chairman. nnENDERS for Additions to the School 8 house at Ponsonby will be received by th Education Board, Wyndham-street, Aucklanc until noon of FRIDAY, 18th March instant. Plans and specification at tho Office o£ th Board. _^ mENDERS for the Election of a Schoo JL house at Kamo will be received by th Fducation Board, WyDdhnm-street, Auoklani until noon of TUKHDAY, 29th Maroh inßtant Plans and specification at tho Office of tl Board, and on application to the Chairman i thn Kamo aud Whareora District School Con mitteo, Kamo. _____ mENDERS for Repairs and Improv J(_ monts to tho Teacher's Residence at Ng ruawahia will bo received by tho Educatu Bonrd, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until no( of TUESDAY, 22nd March inßtant. Plan and specification at tho Office o£ tl Board, and on application to tho Chairman tho District School Committee, Ngaruawahia, npENDEKS will be received.until S p.r 1 on MONDAY, 21atMarch..fi)r theKreetl of a Dwelling-hoinc in' VYnnklin Road \labo only). Plans and upecilicatious to bo seen at Sima's, Kaot-street, Newton. WANTED, Tenders till noon of Frid. next for the erection of a four-room Cottßgo in Sheridan street—Plans and spec oatious can to seen at the olllco of D. Gold 'limber Merchant, Albert-Btreet, Auckland.



To Let . mv LET, in Hardiu«c-street, a House of , 1 five re/Din.-Apply to Mm Thoa. Craig, , Grahame-atrcot. i TH^U LET in Graliam.strcet, a Carpenter's I 8 Workßhop with yard for timber. Kent, 8s por wcok.-l(. Hartley, Nelaon-sircet. TO LET, Carlton Academy, llobsoii -Btreet,isuitablo for a Workshop or School. ■ Apply, M. Brcarly, Butcher. _ r|\oTET, 4-roomed Cottage, next Park, J Ponsonby Hoad; boantiful viow ; ovory ; convenience.—Apply F. Blomlleld, Upper Qucen-stroet, or Jtirown-street^JPo^sonby. TO LET, Gentleman's Residence, ten rooms, out-houses, &c., about 1 acre garden, &o.; Bplendld view; situated at Ponßonby.—D. i F. Kvans, Kctato Agent, 71, Quoen^street, TO LET to respactable person without family. Three Largo Koomfl (unfurniahod) with Kitchen. Kooma newly dorm up ; contral; 1 every ccnveuionco. Low ront,—" Omega," Stak OfBCO; ■ rW}O LET, an old-established Shoeing J Fowj and Tooh in thehoartof the city; ■ n flrst-cla'-s opening lo a pushing man.—A. Mackle, Uurham-Btreot, West Auckland. TB it) LET or for Sale, House of six rooms n at tho sea-aide, and about 1} aoros land, situitod at Bella Vista, Ponßonby; House (new and well finished), 7 rooms. Stable, &0., with 9 acres volcanic land, at Mount Kdon. Terms oasy.-Full ".rticulars from D. F. ICvana. Td~LET7"House of 8 rooms, Selwyn Torraco, Parnoll, lately occupied by Mrs Pittar.-Apply to Mr Culpan, next houso, or caro of Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, Solicitors. nnO BE LET, a comfortable Three-roomed I Cottage at Nowmarkot, next to Mr Speak man's.—Apply to H. Aehton and Son, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QHOr- and House w r,et.-Apply J. r^ Williams, Cheap Tailoring Establißhmcnt, Viotoria-atreet. . TVfOKTH SHOKE.—To let, a Family JJi Rcßidonco with largo ground.—O. Mays.l rf\O WATCHMAKEKS AND UTHEKS. 8. —To Let, at Newmarket, a Houso and Shop. Has boon in ahova line 11 months; rent low.—Enquire of W. Bovan, next shop to watchmaker's, Newmarket. D"EVONPOKT.— For SALE a Verandah Cottago of four rooms (nearly new) with allotmont 50 x 118—good position, Cheap ; also a Houbo of elov«n rooms, suitablo for lodging house or business premises.—B. Tanner, agent, 7-i, Queen-street. VILLA. to be Let at exceedingly low rent: six rooms, also kitchen and ecullory, an acre of garden and meadow, dolightfully situated near tho Boa, Ponsonby. Omnibus from tho door.—Particulars at Webb's Musio Saloon, or of I). B. Orchard. Kstato Agent, 18, Inauranco Buildings. 'p LET B~Y XEND EX. Tbo Kdon Grocery Store, with tho Fevcn roomed Dwelling attached; also, the Kden Hall (subject to its engagements). The whole pro perty cjmpriso'i two Shops with Hwellings, tho Kdon Hall, Stables, Sheds, &c., and Corner Allotmont 99 x 99. This ia an excellent oppor tunity for an onterprUing man, as both Store and Hall are doing a good bucineps. Tenders for I casing t ho wholo for from flvo to seven years will bo received by the undersigned. S. VAILK, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. b'ov Sale BjiOK SALE, an established Grocery w Business- Apply to Brown and Barrett. PTIOK SALE, the Goodwill and Stock of a ft' umall flourishing Drapery Business; terms very moderate—Apply at IStik Olileo. tUIANO.— For Sale (a Bargain), a Second hand Pianoforte, in walnut caso, silk front. Price, £20. To bo seen at Mr ThOB. H. Webb's, Ua!i Cottage. HobßOn-Btreet. S/vOKSALK, at Brighton, Parnell, Six -8 roomed Cottago, good allotment, well, etc.; also, Building Lots and Small Cottage ; terms easy.—Sam. Whito, Brighton, Parnoll. B/tUlt Immediato Sale, in Spring-street, V' Ponaonby, nico and almost now Houso (gahles, bow window, verandah, &c.l, contain ing live rooms, well finished throughout, scul lery, nnd large collar; Allotment harden), 99 x 10!), Price. £375, on terms if desired.-D. F. Kvani, 71, Qiircn-Bircet. SjTOK HALE (cheap), a well-finished 5 Four-roomod Cottage, with hall, two registered grateß; water laid on ; near Vjctoria- Btrcot.—Apply M. Foloy, Grocer, Hobßon-Btrcct. iinOli SALE, a Throe Horse-power <P Steam Knglno. with Saw Boncli;allin excellent repair and to bo Bold cheap.—Apply to Hammond and Byron, Fort-Btroet ! inOK SALE, Four UuildiiiK Allotments I" at Mount liden; scoria land : Rood situa tion ; size, GSft by 132 ft.— John Batger, 93, Queen street. VnO.K SALE, Two Splendid Building IP Allotments close to Mount Kdcn, fine view; also, 10 acroo Voloanio Land. Mount Koskill Koad, in lots to suit purchasers.—Apply to W. Colo, Mount Kden. I~7IOR SALE, the Lease of Fourteen . Aoros Land, noxt the Royal Oak, One hunga.—For particulars apply to George Codlin ; or, Alfred Buoklaud. FOR SALE, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all tho latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £0000 to £7000 por annum—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vailo, House aad Land Agent, Shortland street. "|7!ORriALE~7a Country Ktoro doing a return X of about £2500 por annum. Tho buildings comprise Htoro (9 rooms), s'.ablo, sheds, also ono acre land. There aro somo good agencies, and tho Poet-offlco attachod. Prico for the store, &c, £300. Stock at valuation. Farther parti culars from 8. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. }71OR SALS, close to Windmill, Com -1 fortable Dwelling-house of six rooms, and Out-buildings, with lar«c Allotment 90ft x 83ft, laid out in garden and plantod with fruit trees, between Symondsstreet and Liverpool-street.— Enquiro of H. Penzholz, Joweller, Victoria- Btreot, noxt Royal Mall Hotel. MASONIC HOTEL, COKOMANDKL. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP. Freehold of above, together with Srtock and Furniture, for Sale. This Hotel is tho largest in Coromandel. and splendidly situatod. Apply to Kummer & Co. or K. Whitson & Son, Auckland ; or Mr John Uncles, Coromandel. 1m o R s A L" E~ SJ Comfort»blo Dwelling->ouse of 8 roomp, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, wator, tanks, &c , with largo Cornor Allotment: conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of the Poat-offlce. S. VAILK, House and Land Aeent, Shortland-street. 1/iblt SALE, a Good Business. Who f vants it? The proprietor of a Grocery | Burinoss in ono of tho rising Cities in the North Islnnd iB desirous of retiring, having realised sufficient out of tho business to livo comfortably for tho remainder of his days. Tbo premises aro contral, healthy, and convenient in every respect. To persona understanding storckeep ing and the salo of grocories tho present oppor tunity is oni rarely to bo mot with. Favourable terms oan bo arraDgad,—For f urthor particulars apply to Messrs J. O. Sharland and Co., Whole salo Druggists, Auckland. O IItOMVIONGERS.-A Splendid Chance.—An established Business to be disposod of in ono of tho most flourishing young cities in tho North Island. The shop is well situated, and in tho main street; it Is well fitted, a handnomo front, and very attractive, Tho stock is -woll bought, and comprises fur nißhinfi: and General Ironmongery all in ei cel'ent condition. Satisfactory reasons will be given by tho proprietor for wishing to Bell, and : favourabl" terms aro offered—For furtlier par ticulars apply to Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co,, . Wholesalo Druggists, Auckland. jm o R a a l a, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Cheap Bdildinu Allotments ! ' Commercial Koad, £10 per lot; SpriDg-Btreet, Pon-onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25a per foot; Bayfield, £25 per lot; Wallace-street, 30s por foot: Grace street, 20s per foot: ' Miiford-utreot, 20s per foot; ■ King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Cornel , Building AUotruout for £100. Also, other cheap properties, such 03 Now Houaa of 1 rooms, &c,, , on allotmont 80 feet frontage to Jobn-street, foi , £200; Shop ami Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, i corner lot, for £270. Besidoß several othor pro t pertios for Bale in thia rapidly-riSing Buburb. Full particulars from D. F. EVAN'S, Estate Agent, 74, y.uoen-street, INDIA AND CHINA TEA WAKE HOUSE. t For Sale— i 50 halt-chests Cholocst Sucykut Congou 35 halC-chests Choice Souchong ConROU, oxtn strong and hoavy liquoring Tea, 1/8W tb. 27 half-cheßts Kxtra Strong and Fragran Darjoeling Pokoo 250 boxes Choicest (l3t) Crop Panyong Congou oxtra heavy liquor, and rich In cup lOOJboxos Choicest Looey Pou Congou 200 boxes Finest Padding ditto V 70 4-chcats JJxtra Choice Kaison. 1 FRKDK. WHII'EHKAD, .. Tbkmr Cash. Victoria-street, r ; '' ■ "^^ Banitruptov Notices. 8 TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEV a A. ZEALAND, NORTHKRN DISTRICT. r- IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of tho " Dobtors and Creditor Act, 1876," and ita amendments, and of IJeod of Arrangement dated th twontieth day o£ January, 1881, mad I- between William Thouws James Bell, c 0 Auckland, Merchant, now or latel 1, carrying on busiucsa under the style c firm or " Kyan, 801 l and Co." of the fir; iO part; Arthur Heather, Merchant, Alfre Kdward Issaacs, Merchant, and Joh - I Mowbray, Estate and Commissio {. Agetit, nil of Auckland, Creditors of tt , B said William Thomas James Bell, and i 1 such Deed called "tho eaid Trustees." i ' tho second part; and all tho Creditor* i 10 the said William Thomas James 801 l i „( the third part; filed heroin on tl v . tnenty-soventh day cf January, 1881. Wednesday, the sixteenth day of March, 181 ~ Upon hearing Mr Coleman, of Counsel for tl 0" said Trustees, and upon reading tho said Dec a- and the Certificates of its completo exocutlo )n signed by tho Chairman of tho Meeting at \vhi< 3n the Resolution assenting thereto was pas3e and the copy Of such Resolution filed herei ti« and the affidavits of the said Arthur Heathe Of and of tho said William Thomas James Be and the Court being satisfied that the eaid De - is in conformity with that part of the " Debtc and Creditors Act. 187 C," entitled " Arrancome by Deed," and that tho faicl Deed has been dv on assented to in accordance with tho said Act, i ? is ordered ttmt the ssid Hoed of Arrangemt be, and the same is, hareby declared completi executed. By tho Court. ay * 11. WILLIAMSON, iid Registrar ili- Wm. Colkman, lio, Queen-street, s solicitor for tho Trustees,



j Public Notices. I TVTOTICK UNDER "THE SHEEP XS ACT, 1878." Tho attention of all owners of Infected Flocks is hereby called to Sections 26 and 32 of " Tho Sheep Act, 1878." SEPARATION OP HAMS FROM EWES. 26. When any ownor ehall havo in his pos;oe eion any infected sheep, lie shall cause nil rams to be kept Heparato from tto owes in any infected flock in hi 3 posses sion until tho Inspector shall havo granted a clean certificate for such ewos; and, for every day during which such rams shall not bo kept separate from suoh owes, such owner Bhall bo liable to a penalty of not less than ono pound nor exceeding ten pounds in respoct ot each ram which ahall not bo kept Boparato 88 aforesaid. CERTIFICATE NOT TO DE OIVKN UNTIL THE WHOLE OF SHEEP HAVK 13EKN CLEANSED. 32 No clean certificate Bhall be givon to tho owner of any sheep depasturing on any run until ho shall have cloanod the whole of the sheep on such run, and on any adjoining run in his possession, un less such adjoining run is fenced with a Bheop-proof. fenoo. £ByOniOr ' F.C. LEWIS. lGth March, 1881. "nOROMANDEL TyTAIL." ADVERTISEMENTS for tho above Journal Published every Satordav, may be left at the Office of tho Auckland Kvexing Stab. ,£-w»^ T7IXCURSION TO WHAN- J||Sg|;lli GAREI REGATTA. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave Oueen-strect "Wharf TO-MORROW (Friday), 18th March, at 5 p.m., returning on Monday. Return ««^ cGKEGOR| Manager. *>ki QTEAM TO PUHOI. MbSuW^ t^M o" SHANTHR Will leave TOMORROW (Friday), at 3 p.m. _p^&. IiiTOTICE is hereby given SS&Sgv }y to Consignees of mark JB3 #«g£}p*jskißoncdUßt, ex Heron. That vessel f&___S__f\vill commenco discharging [on mS-mS-mm M «rch 18, at 8 a.m. Vessel will not bo re9ponaiblo for cargo after being landed. on wharf. mci OWNERS OF PROPERTY. Wells Cleaned Out, or Made Deeper i£ re quired, at reasonable rates.—Apply at ttiis office, or C. Cantell, Karanuahape lumd. DAMPIER'S Old Shop is Now Closed, and Dampier's Largo Grand New Ono in Wakefleld-strcet Opens To-morrow. KAPOK DOWN.—We have received a Fresh Supply of Kapok Down.-T. & H. Cooko, Furniture and Bedding Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. AFOUIt - HORSE DKAG will leave Cook'rf Stablaß at 2.30 p.m. on SATUR DAY, 19th instant, for tho Trotting Matcn at Point Chovalier. WAIWERA.— On SATURDAY next a Coach will leave Mey's Stables, Post rifllco, Dovonport, at 1.30, for Waiwera, return ing to Dovonport on Monday, about noon; and on every Saturday nfterwaidn, should suilicient inducement bo offered. Return fare, 20a.— Oliver Mays. ADDINGUAM AND LAIWG, TINSMITHS, LINCENSKD PLUMBERS, & GASFITTERS, Opposite Lambourno's, Ironmonger, Kakanoaiiape Road. All orders punctually attended to, and oxeouted at tho lowcßt possible remunerative prices. LADIES ! I have a few lines in Cheap Urocerios I wish to p'.ear, and re spectfully solicit your attention to them— viz., Surplus Christmas Fruit. Elnme Kaisins, GJdpcrlb ; Job Line Kaisins, sd; Sultanas, id; Hair Oil. Cd; New Salmon (best), 9d per tin; NestlO'S Milk Food for Infanta, 2s per tin; Ship Store Dried Apples, Gd por lb; Good Box Tea, 18s to 23s ; Ship Store Treacle, Id; Hice, 81bs for Is; Now l.imojuice, lOd per bottle; Mother Seigel Syrup, 2s lid; Pilla, Is 3d. FKH.DK. WHITBHEAD, India and China Tea Warehouse Tbrms Cash. Victoria-street. iT~Y THE PURE INDIAN TEA .NOW SELLING AT HEWS, Victoria-street. /MREAT EXCITEMENT IN QUEEN VJT STREET! MOXKY FOR ALL I—To Professional Men. Merchants, Mechanics, Working Men, and all persona who may run ehort of cash.—lmmediate assistance may ba obtained by applying to the City Loan Office, opposite Market Entrance, Queon-streot, where S. A. Anher will advance Money in sums of Ono Shilling to £50 on any description of security. N.B.—All bUBineRS strictly confidential. DROSS, . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission Agekt. D. Ross having leased Mr Reid's New Store, Gore-street (botwoan Custom and Fort streets), has commenced business as Kauri Gum Mer chant and Commission Agent. Higheßt pn c paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March U, 1880. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's. 67, Qneen-Btreet. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pots, Kidderminster Carpets Linoleum. Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Uueen-strcot. }7UVE PER CENT DISCOUNT allowed 1 to all Cash Purchasers of Furniture at j T. fc H. Cooke's 67. Queen-street. -pvINING-ROGM SUITES in Leather, I t Hair Seating, or American Clotb, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. I" RON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great varioty, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'a (furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. /TILT CHIMNEY GLASSES anl \jr TOILET GLASSES on Palo at T. & H. Cooke'a Furniture Warehouse, 67. Qaeen-ttreet. PKING MATTRASSKS, Hair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. ' IJ-OTICE OF REMOVAL, '. T. LONKRGAN, TAILOR, &C. I wishes the public to know that ho has Removed to Wyndham-street, next to Evening Star '■ Office, and being under less expense, is prepared to give his customers the benefit of having then ! Clothes mado at a great reduction. To those who have not patronised mo, come and jndnc for yourselves. A splendid lot of Geelons:, Bliss and other Tweeds to pick from; also, West ol England Blue and Black Broadcloths, German ■ Cloths, Silk Mixed Coatings.—Note Address: • T. Lonerqan, Tailor and Clothier, Wyndbam.. Btr eat, next Stab Office. UEWING MACHINES Cleaned, Re l JO paired, and Warranted in good workinf order for two years. Needles and Extras for al t maohines.—D. S. Chambers, No. 5, Adams i • Arcade, Upper Queen-street. Auckland. !, , — BOOTS ! BOOTS ! BOOTS ! SoilingofF Selling off! For ons month only, com mencing on Tuesday, Marohlsth. C. Westpfah begs to inform the public that he is now Bellini his valuable stock of boots and Bhoes at greatl; ■ reduced prices, for cash, to make room fo " Autumn and Winter Shipments, per Loch De and other ships.—Note tho address: C. Wesl - pfahl. Bootmaker and Importer, next to Mr Cot gravo's Draper, and opposito Haymarkei Queen-street, Auckland. r-^ o t i o c W. ISINCAID l Begs respectfully to inform his friends and th public he is Now Oprn with a New Stock o •a Millinery, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. o VICTORIA HOUSE, n 20, VICTORIA-STHKF.T, AUCKLAND. c A few doors up from Queon-st. if I Waikato and Onehnnga friends pleoao not y new address. >r — at /"Ikl1" the making ot books tlierels no end., \J wroto an inspired author in tho infancy c „ the world, thousands o( years before the art pr< ,„ eervatlvo of all arts was discovered. But boot • making now is a very different thing froi Lf what it was when old King Solomon labor „» oosly Denned his word of wisdom on papyru „« Indeed, now a-days the world is almOßt •' en ,„ barras dcs rochesees "ot learning, " quaint an olden" and bright and new, embalmed i books. And much of this learning is liberal: " supplied by modern publishers, nucn as Cassa; 16 Potter and Galpin, Collins, Chambers, and 3d legion of others. Not only are the worl d, issued by theFe firms o£ the highest practic oh uso, but they are sent out in handsome exterioi id, illustrative of tho remarkable progr«Sß that h ;n, been mada In book illumination. Nothing >r, oar opinion tends to civiliee or beautify a hor ill, so much as good books and pictures. You c; ed form a good idea of a man from his llbrai >r3 Tho great difficulty with many in obtain! mt books of n high class in nearly ovfry depa lly ment of 1 Iteratare is tho almost prohibitive pr: It at which thoy are iasued from tho press, and ;nt Is really a boon to society T'lion works ely admitted excellence aro brought within 1 reach of peraois of moderato moans by 1 admirable System ov Time Payments. 1 can confidently recommend our readers to l splendid aoleciion of Books at tho premises K. Wooding <late McGroody, Thomson, a Niven), Importer, Queen-street Junctn -' Auckland



I Public Notices, ■/-VUKEN OF BEAUTY EXTENDED \d GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Shareholders whose names and the number of whoso shares ore hereunder set forth are re oueated to take notice that their Shares, for feited for Non-payment of Calls, will bo cold by Public Auction by Mr Green wood, at his Auction Mart, Queen-street, Auckland, on THURSDAY, thn 21ih day of March, 1881. at the hour of 11 o'clock a.m,, unless the Call, together with oxDenseu that may have aocrued thereon, be paid to the Manager before the day of sale. Shares. Numbers. .Times Adamß ... •■ J }j?i£t«iMf» James Gorrie, senior .. 10 11373 to 14382 David Oorrio.. .. •• 21 11383 to IMO3 John Mack Hutcheaon .. 8 ""}J?HIS Kmmaßoyes.. .. - % H£i{°M2!§ James Gorrio, junior _ 2 "6"£l||3 JohnMoller 25 lg »'» JohnF.Sloman .. -.20 586at0 am D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. CroPnyN.£tsurancaCo.'0 Pn yN.£tsuranc a Co.' a Buildings, Auckland, March IS, 1881. U" NION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITKD). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the 12th) of ONKVHILUN& per SHARK has been rna-le, pnyablotothe undersized, at the office of the Spany? No. 21, New %g^%ft*s* n&*i& ings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the .318* ilarch,Bßl. j. FMA R OIABKB. Secretary. Auckland, 11th March, 188*. EUBEN PARR GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the 2nd) of One Shilling per Share has been made by the Directors of tie above Com piny, payable to the undersigned, at the oaico oYtho Company, Shortland-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, 22nd instant. ___ tn Manager. Auckland, March 8,1881. pHINA GLASS AND EARTHEN, V^ WARK. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, Xx 'Looh Urr,"Lady Jocelrn,' and 'Mar garot Galbralth.' BRST "AND CHEAPBST ASSORTMENT In New ZkAlahd. G. BROWNING, (LATE J. Bi FRANCIS), 225, QUBKK-STRKBT. T'TIE AUCKLAND CRATED WATER COMPANY, OKNEH OF WHLTJKSLEY AND ALBERT-BTKEET . Manager : Mk. Gko. Gledhill. WHOLESALE ONLY. The above Company, in commencing business, beg to intimate that it is their intention.to.Manu- facture a First-class Article at the lowest pos mble price, and being to.P 0S. Bes f BIO5 o °'^«' ances which no other firm in the trade possess, they can, with confidence defy competition, as the following prices will prove:- Prices from and after February 1,1881. h S* 0. Ice (in largo quantities, per agreement), per lb »• ■• *■ "/ Vi Crated Waters, Lemonade, Sodawater, Ginger-alo, Ginger Beer, Raspberry ode, Tonic Water, at per dozen .. U l •> Lemon Cordial. Peppermint do., Clove do., Raspberry do., at per dozen .. 010 o Ginger Wine, per dozen .. .. ■• '• » Ginger Wino (in bulk), per gallon ..0 10 6 Quinine Wine, per dozon « " » Lime-juice Cordial, per dozen .. .. »in " Sarsaparilla, per dozen i ; n Btoughton Bitters, per dozen .. •■ J,S X °?ss^*«sr- d2ssu win-be aM& the above pricea for cash, or it the account is paid on or before the 15th day ofleieh month If accounts are not paid before that dato, the full amount will be charged. Country customers will be supplied at tho above prices, but all packing cases and bottles will be charged for, and a reasonable allowance will be male for cases when returned, accord ing to their condition. . Bottles and Btoppera when returned will bo allowed for at market care will be taken in packing goods. Customers are particularly requested to advise tho return of empty bottles, by poat cardlor other wise, as cases freiuently disappear in a moat mysterious manner from the Auckland wnarr. AU bottles not returned will bo charged for at market Drice3 personal. MR. J. E. ROBERTS.—A Letter ot importance awaits you at the Rooms ot the Young Men's Christian Association. ATOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CON i3( CKRV.-That I, Mr W. G. Garrard, do object to all Deeds or Transfers being drew out agait-st No. 203, town. 1 acre, Kast Hamilton vvaikato, as I have objected to the sale on tho 14th of March, 1881, at Mr Tonka's Auotlon.- Mr W. G. Garrard. ~ Lost and Found. LOST, a Pointer Pup.—Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Mr Seager, | Albortrßtreet i _ ■_ , LOST, between Mount Albert and Auck land, the Cap of a Buggy Wheel, Silver PUted. Finder will be rewarded.—R. C. Green wood. ' LOST, from Mr Owen's, Mount Eden, a White Cow; branded WM on near hind quarter.—Kinder will be rewarded on returning eamo. _— OST, this morni g, the Plan of St. Mark's Church, between Kyber Pass and Newmarket.—Finder rewarded on leaving Bame at St. Sepulchre's or St. Mark's.-John W. James. _________———__. Meetings. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, Corner of Wellesley and Albert "^Weekly Evangelistic Service THIS (Thurs day) EVENING, at 7.30. AH are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. . WELLESLEY - STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Evangelistio Meetin? TO-NIGHT for Young Men especially, though not exclusively. Addresses by Revs. Richard Jones and Allan Webb, and Mr Mason. Sankey's Hymns used. T> EMUERa BAND OF HOPE. The Annual Meeting of Members will bo held in the Newmarket Hall on FRIDAY, the 18th instant, at 8 p.m. . "■ Business: To receive report and elect office bßareM£OTthen6XtyeiWM.DlNNlSOK, .■„ Hon. Sec "KTEWTON EAST SCHOOL. Tho Distribution of Prizes and Certificates in connection with ttie above School will take place on FRIDAY next, tho 18th instant, ut 7.30 p.m., in the Sohool-house. East-street. Parents and friends are invited. j WARREN> Chairman of Committee. Boara and residence. .; -; A Comfortable Home is ofiered to a lady or gentleman in a private family, where no other lodgers are kept. Use of Piano. —For address, apply to this Office. 4~iOMFORTABLE Board and Residence' ™ ' for two or three respectable Young McD, about three minutes' walk from Queen-rtreet.— For address apply this office. OVERNOR RROWNE HOTEL, HOB3ON-STRKBT. ; Board and Lodging 20s per week (single room). 203' YOUJNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, .r. T QUBES-STREET. •,, ' Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Lunoheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. ■ • Howdinghouaa for Young Ladies who ate ? occupied during the day. Terms on application 1 to tho Secretary. . 3 Working Partieß and other Social Gatherings are held during tho Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with the Institute 1 Auctions. r TO-MORROW, c 11 O'CLOCK A.M. t MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AR TH U R'S MART. POULTRY, &c, at 11 o'clock a.m.—Fowls. Tut keys. Ducks, Geose, Pigoons, Oananea. Small c Pigs a good Milking Goat, Fancy Pigeons if from prizo stock, Guinea Fowls. Tho Yacht " Beatrico," as Bho now lies near Mr Hewson's yard. PRODUCE, &c, at 1 o'clock p.m.—Good Table Potatoes, Cow Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkins, c Carrots. Vegetable?, Cheese, Bacon, Beef, I Flour, Oatmeal, Sharps, Bran, Oats, Crashed -'. Oats, Barley, Wheat, Maize, Chaff, Peanuts, " Fresh and Salt Butter. )f FRUIT-Apples, Pears, Quinces, Grapes. '-- GROCERIES, &c—Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, £■ Cornflour, Biscuitß, Lollies, Currants. V- ON SALE (PRIVATELY) |" (Furniture Department), > Good American Organs and Harmoniums, d Piano, stoves, Sowing Machines, General iv Houiohold Furniture. ly ■ — —" "a* TO-MORROW, AT 12 O'CLOCK. v, K. J. CARBINES ?! \S7ILL sell by auction, at his Central no VV Sale-rooms, Queen-atreet, To-morrow m (Friday), at 12 o'clock, ■y. POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, and Canaries nX PRODUCE—ISO Wairoa Cheeseß, Hams and «■ Hacon.Salt Beef, I.ard. Salt Butter, On ons. ic.o Potatoes, 150 dbrs .<Vfaizo, Oats, Oatmeal, Flour, }t Harlev bamaged F/our, Bran, Chaff, Bone o£ dast :Cei* B £rm, Candles. Mnstard. Soap ■no Clothes Pegs, Kerosine, Hematite Paint. £° HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE-Kitchen Uten: X, h11« Green Huito, Dining pnd Bedroom Chairs, nf Fancy Children's Chairs, Bedsteads, Wash 'ud staads. Gents' Clothing, Sundries, &c. Continued on Fourth Page.)