CATTLE BOARD.

A SPECIAL meeting of the North Auckland Cattle Board was held yesterday (21st) at Mr May's farm, Mount Roskill, to takt into Consideration a telegraphic communication received from Wellington. Present :Messis J. May (Chairman), and James Wallace.— The following telegram was read : - " Wel lington, 21st February, 1881.—"To Cattle Inspector Lewis, Lewis, Auckland : "I am to direct you to call a meeting of Cattle Board, and ask Hoard to state whether iv their opinion settlers north of Whau, in view of V. S. Sharp's report, would be agreeable to restrictions being icmovcd at once. If so,. Goverument arc prepared to remove restrictions at the Whau."

The telegram having been read, the fol lowing motion was passed by tho Board : —

" Tliat in tbe opiuiou of this Board the settler* north of Whau would be agreeutle to tho immediate revocation of the restric tions which prohibit the removal of cattle from tbe gouth to the north of the Whau postage,"

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS. -This Day.

(Before Messrs Hnret, Brett, and Clements, Justices of tho Peace.)

THE SAUCEPAN.

Jano Bruce was charged with stealing a Mmill saucepan, value In, ou the 21st iust., tbe property of Michael Grace. Mr Laishley appeared in defence, and nsked that the pannikin should be exhibited to the Bench. The widow lady charged wan a person of respectable character, and a settlor of 40 years' standing. lie wouldask for an adjournment, The Court would consider the matter at the close of the Court. PAIN-KILLER. William Small was charged with stealing a small bottle of pain-killer, value Is 3d, on the 219t inst., the property of James Borerled.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty,

Mr Purely stated the case. James Bovereid, rusiding at Newton, was n passenger yesterday to Riverhead, by tho City of Cork. He called for a glass: of beei, whon prisoner came up, drank his beer, and apologised. Prisoner became very familiar, sat besido him, mid presently witness found Small's baud in his pocket. He pulled out a bottle of pain-killer. Prisoner then wanted to got up a row. He wished to speak a word iv favour of the prisoner.

To prisoner : Caught your hand in my pocket. Have witnesses to prove that you stole the bottle of pain-killer. Ebenczcr Hadrill, providore on board the City ot Cork, saw the prisoner plant some thing under a seat. He went aud found a bottle of pain-killer (produced) secreted. Asked prosecutor if it waa his. He replied "Yea." The prisoner and his companions bsgan to swagger, which induced him to take care of the prisoner during the voyage, and on roaching the v>harf to deliver him into the hands of Sergeaut Martin.

Tho priioner denied the soft impeach' ment to Sergeant Martin.

Prosecutor asked the Court todenl lightly with the prisoner, as he hiul a mother, and she w»8 a widow. As seven previous convictions stood against the prisoner he was sentenced to obo month's imprisonment with hard labour. A lady's dress. Mary Storeys was charged with stealing a lady's dress, 4 handkerchiefs, knives, etc., on the 21st, the property of Henri Leuri dent Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy s»id that prisoner was arrested lost evening by Detective Brenuau nuiler suspicious circumstances, but as the pro perty had not been found upon her, he would ask the Bench to allow the accused to be discharged, which was granted. A NUISANCK. Henry Neal, owner of the property hi Grey-street, pleaded guilty to two charges of allowing offensive matter to overflow on premises belonging to him In the occupa tion of Henry Smith and Mrs Hastings. Inspector Goldie made a statement as to the nature ot the nuisance, which proceeded from closets. Mr Neal plendcd guilty in the first Instance, but in tho second case he had let tlie home to a yearly tenant, aud con sidered that he, the owner, wag not responsible. Inspector Goldie said Mr Neal had not properly constructed the place originally. The bottom of tho closet was rotten.

Mr Noal: That's false. However, I will sco to putting the place in proper ordfr, or suffer another appearance in Court. Ha disapproved of being pounced upon, in this manner without any warning. Mr Hnrst, the chairman, having advised Inspector Goldie as to his future proceed ings, imposed fines of 2s 6'd, and Is with costs.

THREATENING A MAN AND HIS WIFE,

John Weston, on warrant, was charged with threatening to do violence to Henry and Anne Leon, of the Archhill Working Men's Club, on 18th inst. Prisoner »aid he never made use of the language imputed to him. The Bench said he must either plead, guilty or not guilty. He pleaded not guilty. Mi Theo. Cooper appeared for Leon and wife.

The charges were laid separately. On the suggestion of the Bench, Mr Cooper consented to mergo the two into one. Prisoner said he went to Leon's house to know why he had insulted his (Westou's) daughter. Henry Leon was sworn and deposed that prisoner came to his hoase and used dread ful language, both to him and his wife. (Here Mr Leon commenced to fence, and imitate prisoner's proceedings), Tho Chairman: You seem to treat the matter very lightly. You laugh and seem to treat it as a bit of fun.

Leon: Was really afraid of him. Ho chased me through the house, and 1 jumped through tho kitchen window to get out of his way. To Mr Cooper :Am atraid of him. He lives next door. Want protection. Michael Heath, tnilor, wai at Leon's place at tho time. Priioner came in and used bad language. He was violent and excited. The children ran away frightened, and Mr Leon bolted into the kitchen.

Prisoner: I wish to hare this case ad journed for the purpose of having a solici tor present and other evidence. The Bench adjourned the case until tho morning, allowing prisoner bail, himself in £20 and one security in £10. The Bench also adjourned Mrs Bruee's case until the marning. INDECENT LANQUAGE. Ellen Hyder, a flue, jolly woman, pleaded pleaded not guilty to using rough language in Abercrombie-atreet, on 15th in»t. Mr Pardy said that he was instructed that Mrs Hyder'a language was very indecent. The "Chairman said that there were other convictions against defendant, but several years had since passed. Defendant: Tis five years since I was in Mount Eden. Have witnesses in my favour. Fined Is and costs. Mrs Hyder thanked tho Bench, and made a low courtsey. UNNUMBKKED C iRTS, ETC. John Fob*, Is ; George flulme, 2s Cd; Thomas Howell, horse and cart unattended, 2s 6d ; Gaorge Grubb, similar, 2s 6d ; Wm. Dawson, obstructing carriage-way in Queen-street by leaving a horse and cart thereon, 2s 6d ; John Stickley, neglecting to erect a fence at the British Hotel corner, while taking down and removing the old building. Mr Stickiey pleaded guilty, and offerod a reasonable explanation. Is and cost". DEPOSITING OFFENSIVE MATTER. Matthew Henderson was charged with depositing night-soil on his premises in Victoria-street on tho 3rd inst. Defendant pleaded not guilty, but he had permission from Mr Goldic. Inspector Goldie denied this ; he simply gavo him permission to manure his garden. Mr Henderson had not dons this, but had committed a flagrant {offence against the public The Bench considered that there had beeji a misunderstanding, and, while Mr Goldie had acted in the li»ht of duty, would recommend its withdrawal. Mr Goldie consented on the promise of Mr Henderson that ho would do away with the nuisance. CHIMNEYS ON FIRF. Samuel Williams was fined 2a Cd and costs on account of his chimney, which was on fire in the Karangahape Koad, on the 23rd inst. Mr Williams consented, feeling himself responsible for his servant's carelessness. Edward F. Stilwell was charged with allowing his chimney to get on lire In the district of Parnell. Mr Stilwell pleaded guilty, and sub mitted to a fine of 2s 6d and costs. Tho Court was then adjourned until 10.30 to-morrow (Wednesday) morning.

The liver is the great hingo on -which our pny f ical nature hanga. Its torpidity, its c wges tioo In fact any phase of hepatic disease affects other organs, and puts to the spur a complica tion of dleordors. Tho old proscriptions of mercury, and tho other orthodox remedies, havo loig since died a war, and roodorn science and progressive knowlodao have ali(?iUod on now formulas and freeh appliances. The etiraulaat effects of Udolpho Wolfe's scaiedam Aromatic Schnapps asem to stir tho liver to action, and thus abita many o£ the nulsancea incident lor its stagnancy,

TELEGRAMS.

CLEKGY AND THE EDUCATIUN ACT.

(FROM OUR OWN CUuUESPONDENT.)

CAMKRID3E, this day,

NATIVE LANDS COURT,

The Land Court was occupied yesterday with important succession orders. To-day the natives applied for an adjournment of the Whaiti case, Messrs Dilworlh and Howard's 150,000 acre block outside the proclaimed area, in order to meet the N^a tiraukawa people who arrived to-day from Kapiti, Wellington, to arrange re the order of business. The udjourainent/.vas granted till tomorrow.

The Government have selected 29,000 acres «s an equivalent for Patetere ad vaii cos. Mr Cussons, District Sur veyor, of Ilumiltou, comes up to night to mark oil' the area on tho plan. The natives here, instigated by Europeans, domur to sevtral items of the Government account for udvanccj, which is likely to cause complications.

The natives to-day are holding a feast in honour of the arrival of tho Sahiakawa. A procosaiou nurdicd through to tne town ship, bearing food and bottles of beer. Nearly n thousand natives are here.

Tawhiuo holds a meeting at Uikurangi iv March next, when tliG Ngatikawhata claims will be discusi-cd.

Rewi has gone to Ilikurangi to meet Tawhiao.

KUSSELL, this day,

NEWS FROM NORFOLK ISLAND,

The Speedwell, from Norfolk Island, reports leaving there on Sunday, 13th. She had light head wiuds on the passage Saw the Marion going into Norfolk Island. in ARROW ESCAPE OKA CHURCH. The Roman Catholic Chapel was aguiu nearly on tire, Father Fox having lit a lire to clear oil' rubbish. It .spread along tho dry grass to the chapel, but willing hands soon wcutaud assisted to extinguish it.

PER TRUSS AOKNCY.

WICLUNGTOM, this day.

S'IORE BUUNED. Fabian's store, at Oreytowu, was do stroyed by lire this morning.

PROSPECTING,

A. number of people left for Tcrawhito this morning for the purpose of thoroughly prospecting the district.

CtIIUSTCUUKCII, this day,

EMBEZZLEMENT FKOM WORKING MEW'S CLUK

At the Magistrates Court this morning Thcophilua Witchmorc, late secretary of tho Working Men's Club, was sentenced to mx months' hard labour for embezzling various sums of money the property of the Club.

The weather continues very line for tho harvest.

SAN ITARY AND HEALTH MATTERS.

Dr Ncdwcll, tho health olliecr, in his quarterly report, says that vaccination is indifferently performed, and if small-pox were to visit us, tho result would be to cast groat discredit on it. The report deals ex haustively with the sanitary condition of Ohiiritchurch, andsurrpunditgdistricts, and shows that in zymotic diseases, not ouly does New Zealand compare badly with Eng land, but that Christchurch stands lowest in New Zealand, with tli3 exception of Wel lington. This Dr Ncdwell attributes to the drainage and excreta having been allowed for to many years to soak into the soil un heeded. Only last year it waa that the last of the cesspools was abolished in Christ church, and they still swarm in the suburbs. Some thirteen miles of deep sewers, however are now completed, and iv a year the ma chinery is expected to be ready to pump the sewerage.

DUNKDIin. this day

A meetinc of clercympn was held yestcr. day, at which a resolution was pa.'sad in favour of the Education Act being amended, so as to afford facilities for religious instruc tions to be imparted to scholars bj ministers or their deputies for an hour each day during the ordinary school hours. A pro posal for reading in part of the socular course of Historical Biblicnl selections was made, but withdrawn. The motion can ied is to he embodied ma petition and forwarded to parliament.

The New Zealand Drug Company has declared a dividend of 10 per cent., and carry forward £3439.

HOMESTEAD SELECTIONS AT HASTINGS.

IN tha early part of 1879, bnsiness here was in a very depressed state, so much so that the people were leaving the dittrict, neither work or money obtainable. Under these circumstances, a few of tho inhabit ants met together to consult what should be done to try and improve the prospects of the place ; they thought that if tho land was thrown, open under the Homestead Act, it would give them a chance to expend their spare time and energy in some useful employment, besides bringing in a small revenue to help to maintain in many esses large families. This being re presented to the Waste Lands Bonrd, they very wisely proclaimed 7,000 acres open for selection, and if you will kindly accompany me up Tapu creek we will see with what results. About a mile from Hastings on tho right bank proper we come to a place known as Golden Poiut. Here in olden times hundreds of miners were located, and it looked like a thriving miuing village, with its batteries at work, and neat cot tages with gardens, but the place was do (■crted a few yoars ago. Here Mr li. M. Hawkes took up his selection of 150 acres in March, ISSO. He lus now between 30 and 40 acres ploughable land, and has already cleared, sown, and planted about ten acres, besides draining and fencing. He has also erected buildings to the value of £300, and as he has a large family some ten or a dozen to assist him, I have no doubt he will have a beautiful place in a few years time.

The next aod adjoiningMr Hawke's, is Mr Good's selection. He ia a very old colonist having fought and bled during Heke's war. He lias come here to spend the remainder of his days in this peaceful glade. They have only been here about live months, and have already erected a comfortable cottage, and cleared a portion of their land. This selection will suit admirably for sheep grazing. The next to " Good's" is Mr M. McMahon's. This is really the choicest situation in Tapu Creok as regards guality t of soil, situation, and amount of land fit for the plough, and I was glad to observe, on walkiug over It, the other day, that his crops were looking splendid, clover being knee high. The energy Mr McMahon has displayed cleaiinc and planting his land is very creditable to him. Opposite to McMahon's is Mr Ludwig's selection. He and his family have been here tor about a year : they are goin „' to leave again. Their loss will be greatly felt, as they are a moat hospitable, pleasant family, and I am sure they will carry with them the good wifhes of all their neighbours. Another selection was taken up by Mr Brokenshiro, but as he has gone away it will be unnecessary to say any thing in regard to hi?. A little further on Messrs Manual Doeble and Co. have taken up some 300 acres, and not content with what they have got, Mr Deeble has applied for 300 acres raorebut as it inclndcs some pplondid kauri, tho people here are not willing he should have it, as they believe In is only taking it up for speculative purposes and not for bonfl, fide settlement. Besides it Included a email selection of thirty acres applied for by Mr Kodgers, the Waste Lands Board having very justly granted him the prior right, yet still Mr Deeble keeps shaking his purse in their face, endeavouring to get the boundary of thefr land altered. The next and last is Mr Johnson's, an old settler : he has built a good four-roomed house, and cloared a few acres of his land—and as he combines shingle splitting, and sawing, &c, with his farming duties, I have no doubt he will be able to make a comfort able home for himself. In conclusion I may state that there are one or two old settlers here very anxious to obtain a piece of land. They have applied to the Board, but have been refused. JNow, sir, I think that any man who takes up a piecs of laud here, and fulfils the " Board s conditions, is a public benefactor, and deserves, and ought to obtain, every encou ragement. vVith reference to Ludwig and Brokenshi re leavin" their selections, in the former case 1 consider it a great hardship, as the man, after exhausting all his money on the ground, must now abandon it, the Board regulations requiring constant residence to entitle the selector to his grant at the ox piration of 5 yean-. I thiub some liulul .■euce should be riven to this class of .settlers, as their aim ia to make a homo tor themselves.—Yours, &c, E. S, McFabl.\nis.

GRAILAMSTOWN NEWS.

(FROM OUU OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAUAMSTOWN, this day. NARUOW ESCAPE FKOM TIKE.

I A narrow e-cape from a serious fire was experienced at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Sliortlnnd, on Sunday night. It appears that the gas tap was taken out by the person turning on the gas at the meter, and it ignited and ilared up to an alarming extent. Owing to the presencel of mind of the person on the spot, the pipe outside was (lattcnded, and the supply cut oil" in time to avoid a serious conflagration. BOAT ACCIDENT. Mr Peter Peterson's boat was out on a fishing expedtdition on Sunday, i when between Whakatiwai and the Miranda, thoso on bourd perceivod what appeared to be <i boat bottom up. ' They drew near to the boat, and loundthat their surmises were correct. Two Maoris were clinging to tbe boat, and both nearly exhausted. Peterson and his mate at once went io the rescue, and with some difficulty succeeded in getting them on board the boat and took them ashore near Miranda. A strong breeze was blowing at the the time the boat was picked up. TUE ROCK DRILL. The rock drill which the Government are desirous of disposing of to the Thames local bodies or mining companies, is on the way to the Kami) coal ir.ines, having been engaged on reasonable terms by the pro yirietuM for testing the coal deposits iv the Whangarci district. THE TE AHOIIA MUIIDER. Mr Superintendent Thomson proceeded to To Aroha yesterday to completo tho chain of evidence which it is understood htts now been obtained against the prisoner Procolfciy. It ia now established boyond a doubt that the prisoner was in tho vicinity of the murder within a very short time of its committal, and this will be fully shown wheu the evidence is given at tho adjourned inquiry bftore ivlr Kourick, H.M., on Thursday next.

DEEP SINKING,

A proposal is about to bo submitted to tho mines iv tho vicinity ot the big pump, whereby advantage may be taken of the increased depths of drainage to test the lodes below the -100 ft. Thia is a step in the right direction, and one that is hoped will be successful.

THE CHAMPION SCULLING MATCH.

lIANLAJN V. LAYCOCK,

The following additional particulars of tho Champion Sculling Mutch between lianlan and Laycock appears in the Sydney papors, The "Evening News" account says :— " The weather for the race this afternoon was dull and gloomy, with occasional showers of rain. ISoth meu came to tlio post iv splendid condition, and the butting was 4to lon Haulan. Ilaulun won the toss, aud aelecttd the Middlesex side ot the river. J rickctt piloted Laycock, and Dorwitt piloted Haulan. lianlan got amiy at the start lirat, and was a length ahead during the first half-mile, Ho had in creased his lead to threo lengths by the time Hammersmith Bridge wuh reached, and was rowing all along in superb style. All L»ycock'» ellbrts were, howover, powerless to gain on his opponent, and, although Laycock rowed a game race, limiluu won easily by seven lengths. Time, 25miua. 41socs. Enormous crowds witnessed the race.

The "Sydney Morning Herald's" account includes the following: Haitian immediately showed slightly in advance ot his opponent, commencing with a stroko of 35 to the minute. Laycock's stroke was rather faster, being not less ttiuu3B to tho minute. Tho men rowed past the aqueduct aud Duke's Head to Simmons's yard, where Uaulan'a boat was a full length or more ahead of his opponent. He rapidly in creased his advantage, although Laycoek was rowing well together. At the dab Tree Kcaeh Hanlau was a length and a half ahead, nnd had increased his advantage to two lengths at the Hammersmith Soap works, beyond the (hub mile-post, From this time forth Laycock made a succession of splendid spurts, by which Ilaulau's lead was occasionally decreased. As the men pusied tho Upper Hall, Ham morsmith, the Oilmils, near the two-milo post, and as far »a (Jhiswick Eyot, Laycock was loudly cheered for the manner in which hcspuitcd. After pasfing tho Eyot, how ever.Hanlau again forged ahead, increasing his lead to three lengths nt Thorny croft's Torpedo-boat Yard, Corucy Cottage, and the Duke of Manchester's Meadows, and to four lengths at ISaruos' JMdge. Haulun thus came in an easy winner, having rowed thn race in 25 minutes 41 seconds, leading from start to finish.

DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANE AT LEVUKA.

DAMAGE TO PKOPEKTY,

Yesterday (saya the " Syduey Tele graph") wo received rews from Levuka that another fearful hurricane swept over the Fiji Islands on the night of tho 2nd instant, doing incalculable damage. The town of Leruka suffered very severely, several houses, including the residence of the Chief Justico »nd the public school, being levelled with *bo playground. In the harbour two steamers—the llewa and Go-ahead—sank at their moorings in twelve fathoms water. The latter was moored at tho wharf when tho sea swept aver her. The Ocean Queen, bo longing to the A.S.W. Co., broke adrift and fouled the schooner Surprise, which was loaded with copra, and ready to sail foi thin port. Both vessels were damaged by the collision. The full extent of the damage done could not by any possibility be ascor taiued, as the steamer Gunga, which brought the intelligence, could not com mnnicato with the shore, owing to the heavy sea running. From her deck en the morning she left no less than eight boats floating bottom upwards, were seen in the harbour. The town appeared almost in ruins, several houses baring bceu blown down and many others unroofed. The officers of the Gunga state that they never before experienced such a violent storm. There were no lives loßt so far as could be heard. The hurricane lasted about six hours. The Gunga was compelled to keep up steam all night whilst tho gale lasted, and both anchors down. She slipped ono chain cable, and left one anchor behind when she started for Sydney the morning after the distaater.

Says a wnvcr in a iiomo paper:—Mr Gladstone is a wonderful man, and without him we should bo a company without a general. His capacity for work i» enor mous, and his breadth and accuracy of in formation something marvellous. He will go on a diplomatic mission, say to the lonian Islands, aud speaking there will address his hearers in the purest modern Greek. Then crossing the Adriatic to Venice or Borne, ho will meet thero some learned body, and in the most liquid Italian show an intimate knowledge and apprecia tion of the whole field of Latin literature. He may deho into some mine of classic rnanutcript and dig up a pearl overlooked by other workers ia the tongue of the Cteaars. Perhaps, proceeding on to Berlin, he will stop and bo prepared to address every man he meets in th« language of the Faderland, and while en route to England a stop at Paris would enable him to meet the litcrateurs and scientific men of the French capital and discuss their specialties with them in their own beautiful tongue. Arriving at Homo he would be ushered into tho seat of a chairman at a lecture by an expert, say on " ceramics " aud after an hour's talk on old and new china, the venerable presiding officer could rise and correct any little inaccuracy of tho speaker and add from his own fund of information a Hood of light on disputed points. Leaving this he could attend a re ception to Dr. Schliemann, who, after an in teresting talk on the tomb of Agamemnon, would find in Gladstone one who could carry on the topic and add a wealth of knou ledge, surprising even to the specialist And then as a wind-up, he would go into the House of Commons and spend five hours in a speech on tho Budget, a'mplyfying his remarks with a mass of statistics on every branch of political economy. He would go into any aucstion of foreign policy and sustain every position by arguments foun ded on wide and exact knowledge. He would do a dozen things, any one of which would make the repu tation of any man, and yet, after all I have said, I can say that i have not touched upon his forte. Cookery ! He is chief of chiefs. He can broil a chicken better than he can treat a Greek participle and mix a salad even better than he can confound an opposing logician. You will recall that several have had tilts with him in the Commons, and they came out of the tussle so altered, charged, turned inside out, that I doubt whether their mothers would have known them. Think of that series of Scotch talks, masterpieces every ono of them ! Ue is a wonderful mau, and his death would be a national calamity to Great Britaiu.

INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH.

AUSTRALIANS VERSUS

AUCKLAND.

ARRIVAL OF THE VISITORS,

The Australian cricketers did not arrive from the South until nearly tea o'clock this morning. They were met and welcomed by some of the local cricketers. Arrangements hnd been made for a drag, and the "four wheeler" conveyed the visitors to the quarters which had been engaged for them. The match had been announced to com mence at eleven o'clock, but tho late arrival of the Australians prevented tills intention being carried out. The Auckland players were on the ground shortly before the timo fixed for the start, and they took the oppor tunity thus ollbrded of indulging in porno preliminary practice. Tho Australians reached the Held about ft quarter-to-twelve, and they -were greeted with three cheers. They also had a short practice while^ tho preliminaries were being arranged. The Auckland team held a meeting in the pavi lion, at which it was agreed that Mumfoul should bo appointed captain. THE MATCH. The ground was cleared shortly after 12 o'clock. There was then a moderately good atteudunco of spectators, but very few of the fair sex. It is expected that the ground will bo crowded this aftornoon. The weather was all that could be desired— in fact, Queen's weather. There was a moderate breeze from the south-east, and the sky was hero and there flecked with light, ilocoy clouds. Mumford tossed with Murdoch for choice of positions, and the latter won. Ho decided to go to the wickets lirst, and sent iv Spofforth and Alexander, Lynch taking the First over. King was put on as wicket-keeper, with Bindon as long stop. Other positions were : Bowdcn, mill-on; Isancs, point; Testro, cover ; Iveim, long field ;W. Lunkhani, long fiold on | Colbeck, shortly; Lttnk luiui, slip; Buckiand, cover slip; Hobiuson, square log ; Davics, deep field. Alexander got the first ball, and he put it to log for two. Tho ball was badly fielded. Tho second bull was played, and Lynch then clean bowled Alexander with his third ball : 1-2-2. Murdoch filled the vacancy, and played tho last ball of the over, iiiinkhain senior took up the bowling at the other end. The lirst ball was nearly a wide. ISpoftorth cut the second for one, and the lidding was again at fault, liowdeu mulling it. Murdoch then got a cut for <me, and this time the fielding was very little better. The next run was a single oil' the second ball in the next over delivered by Lynch. Two more balls were played, and tho field changed again. Lankhain's two followiug bulls were hit clean to long Held, but both times they were beautifully lidded by ltobiuson, and only singles wore ob tained. Murdoch put the last ball of the over to long leg, and one more was run. He also got a uood hit off Lynch's next for t wo : I—2—lo. The remainder of the over was mcclv played. A maiden from Laukhani followed, Murdoch making » tremendous effort to "slog" the lost ball. Another maiden this time from Lynch was then recorded. Lankham, junior, lidded tho lust ball-a hit to long lield, very cleverly. Murdoch got a single from a eood hit, Kobimou lidding the ball. Murdoch returned two balls to Lynch, aud then "skied " tho third. The batsmen were so certain that it would havo been taken that they stopped in the centre of the wicket. Colbeck, however, missed it very clumsily. Spoffortli got a hit to loug tield off Lankham, and again Kobiuson was to the fore. It was lidded so quickly thatSpoffoitli was barely in time to save his wicket. A moment later, and Murdoch was clean bowled by Laukhani : 15—2—10. McDonnell took Murdoch's place. A maiden was then bowled by Lynch and Lankham followed suit. Spofforth got a clean hit to leg for three oil Lynch, aud followed it up with a drive oil Lankham for two : 20—2—10. McDonn«ll got aj single off Lynch, and tho bat slipping from his grasp was thrown about thirty yards. Kobinson fielded the bat and Testro tho ball. McDounoll and Spoffortli both followed with singles,^ tho latter being nic-ly fielded by Cox. Spof forth theu got a drive for two from Lank ham between square leg and inid-on. Lynch then achieved another success. A well pitched ball from his hands was played by McDonnell into bin wicket : 25-3—3. Sleight was the next man sent in. lie played the last ball of the over carefully, and the field changed. Spoilbrth cot a splendid dri»e off Laukham's noxt ball for three. Sleight got the next ball well to leg for two. Spoffortli got Lynch nicely to lono leg tor two, and 30 was ordered up on tlie°tclcgrai>h board. The last ball of the over was "anlcked" to leg by Spofforth, but no run was made. McCormick gave a chance, however, by "mulling" the ball. Two were run off an easy leg, hit by Sleight off Laukhani, Ivcus returning tho ball very slowly. SpofforUi got a single off a deep field hit, Davies fielding it nicely. Sleight cut the last of the orer to point, and Mum ford returned it smartly. Biudon missed a ball at long-stop, and a single was run. Spoffortli drove Lynch to long lield for two, and Iveus iielded this ball much better than tho previous one. Laukhani and Lynch bowled successive maidens, Spoffortli play intr the latter'B balla very carefully. Sleight then got Lankham well away to long leg for three, and 40 came up. Sleight gave Kobinson a chance off the second ball of Lynch's next over. It was rather high, but "Captain Billy" jumped tor it," but did not succeed iv holding it' Spoffortli cut Lankham to point for a single, and Bucklaud fell over the ball. Cox fielded it. Lynch scored another maiden, and Spofforth took a single off the lirst bail of his next over. Sleight " skied " Lynch to long lrg, and Davies madoa game attempt, but just missed it, Tbc ball was veil iicldtd, but two -were run. Spofforth nearly lost his wicket through close run ning. Bindou missed (another, and two were' added to the score. Lynch got another maiden, Spofforth playing all the balls neatly. Sleight put the fourth ball of Lankham's next over, and two were run off it, Spofforth got another single from a leg hit, and the telegraph board showed 50. Lankham, jun., relieved his father on the next over. Spofforth returned the first three balls, and the fourth was cut Binartly. Uuekland interposed his burly form, and provented its further progress. No run was obtained, aud the over was therefore a maiden. Lynch followed with another. Spofforth played Lankham'B next two balls carefully, and then got a good cut. Mumford partially fielded it, and one was run. This was the only run obtained off young Lankham's two overs. Lynch fol lowed with a maiden, and Slight played four balls from Laukham without a run, giviug that bowler another maiden. Spofforth cut Lynch for oue and Isaacs missed the ball very badly. Slight got a good drive from Lyuch, but Arneil lidded it nicely, and only ono was run. Slight got another drive from Lankham, and J. Porch missed it, allowing two to be scored. Lynch hadanother maiden recorded, aud similar luck fell to the lot of Laukham, iunior. leaac, at mid-oft, fielded a ball very smartly. Spofforth and Slight both got singles off Lynch, and the former missed a good chance to "elog1 a log ball. Young Lankham, who is bowling remark ably well, get another maiden, His bowl ing analysis showa six overs for four maidens "and three runs. Spofforth got a drive to long-field-on offLyucn, but liowden folded to splendidly, and only one was run. Colbook lielded a drive by Spofforth nicely, and prevented runs being made. W. Lank ham bowled another maiden, making live out of seven overs. Lynch again followed Buit, and the scoring was very slow. Spofforth failing to get a good hit, showed an inclina tion to ruu for short played balls. He got a single to mid-off from Lankham, which was very badly fielded. This he followed up with a drive for two off .Lynch. This brought up 60 an the telegraph board. W. Lankham got another maiden, _ and his analysis bliow nine overs, six maidens and four runs. Spofforth has now been batting steadily for an hour and a half, and his score now stands at 28. Sleight gave Arneil a good chance at leg, but it was not accepted. Spofforth got a single off Lynch, the ball being again badly fielded. Adjournment for luncheon was then called. 3,15 p.m. Play was resumed at three o'clock, the anjournment having lasted about an hour. The attendance was then very large, it being estimated that there were several thousand persons of both sexes on the ground. McConrish's band is ou the ground. Mr Laukham commenced the bowling at the northern end, and the over was recorded as a maiden. Buckiand replaced D. Lynch at the other end. His third ball scattered Spofforth's timbers, and that batsman retired with a score of thirty, amidst the plaudits of the crowd: <H— 4-30. Groube was the next man in. A cut by Slight off Lank ham brought up a single, Bowdeu fielding it nicely. Mumford also fielded one of Llight's smartly. Slight got a single off Laiikham, and another of Buckiand, and then put Lankham well away to I long leg for four, bringing up 70.

He got another single from the same bowler from the last ball of the over. Buck, land made his first maiden, aud Groube broke his ducks-egg by a single oft' Land- I hafn. AriiCil then took the bal from W Lankham at tho southern end. His third and fourth balls were cut by Groube, and beautifully fielded by Mumford, Buckland then bowled his third consecutive maiden. The fielding of the Auckland team is improving wonder fully, AUSTRALIAN KLEVfiN. FIRST INNINGS. Spofforth-11132132U2niUU12U, bowled Buckland _ .. .. SO G. Alexander—2, bowled D. Lynch _ .. 2 Murdoch-11112112, bowled Lankham, sen.. 10 McDonnell—Hl. bowled Lynch .. .. 3 J. Slight-223322121U1UH, not out .. .. 28 Groube-1, not out .. „ 1 Total for four wickets 71 Hp (per "star" pigeongram) 3.30 p.m. Arneil bowled another maiden over, making the third iv succession. Slight got a drive oil'Buckland, Imt Bowden lidded it well, and only one was run. Arueil fol -1 lowed with another maiden—the fourth in i succession—aud Bucklaud also added an other to tho record. Slight then not a drive for two oft' Arneil, and Groube followed it with a single oil' Buckland. The score now stands at 79 for the loss of four wickets. 3.40.

A single by Groiibe brought up 80, and Slight followed it by another oue. Kobin sou was then put on to bowl in Arneil's place, and ho commenced with a maiden. GSroube snicked a two to leg, and added one more by a hit to square leg, A grand drive to leg by Slight brought up two more. Cox iiolded it splendidly, Groube put the iirst of Robinson's over to leg for two, and a single by tho same batsman brought the ecoro tip to 90. 3.50. Groubo was clean bowled in the third ball of Robinson's third oycr, His score is twelve. There are now live out for 93. 4 p.m. Jarvis followed Groubo at tho wicket. Lynch is bowling at the northorn end iu stead ot liucklaud. Slight got three suc cessive twos, mid several maidens followed. 4.5 p.m. Jarvis was bowled by Kobinson for 0. The score stands six out for 97. Boyle is the next batsmau. 4.20, Slight got four for a grand drive out of the boundary. A good hit by Boylo was beautifully fielded by F. Porch, and one was run. Slight is now 41, and Boyle 7. Tho latter bat-nnui just made a good hit for three. Tho total stands at 110 for six wickets.

Slight added four to his score by a splendid drivo oil' Robinson, und Boyle fol lowed with a single. Cox has replaced Kobinson us bowler. Slight skied one oil' Cox's to long field on, and wag splendidly cuucht by E. Porch. His score is 51. 4 30. Boyle's score now stands at 15, aud the total is 127. Palmer has made three,

WRECK OF THE BRIG "CLE MATIS."

(IIV TELEOBAPH, rUESS ACIENCV.)

Ciiw.STCHuncii, this day. The brig "Clematis" Henry Bovvden, laden with v cargo of palings nnd shingles from Hobart Town to Lytlclton, run on to a sunken rock near Long Look-out Point yesterday, and sunk shortly after wards. The sea was quite calm when the vessel struck. With tho assist ance of the ketch Prince Rupert a small portion of the cargo was saved. The crew and all their ofl'ects were also saved. The vessel belongs to Charles Dowdall, Hobart Town, nnd is insured iv a. London oih'ee.

RECHABITE DISTRICT COUNCIL.

(HY TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Monday. At tho Recbabite annual District Council all the district ollicers were present, except Mr Kankin, of Dunediu. The report of the District Olliccr showed that two new tents had beeu opened, and one dissolved. Three new tents were expected to be opened shortly. The members and funds had increased to a gratifying extent, there being 7-1 new members in the district. The amount of funds held by tho district and various (cuts amounted to £5,037, being an increase of £1,507 on last year's funds. The Pistrict OllicerH reported tint tho negotiations with Auckland for union had ceased. The oflicers for the ensuing year were elected. Brother A. Levy (Hawke's Bay) was iipmiinted IJ.U.K. ; Brother Bed mond (Wellington), D.D.X. ; Brother Eraser, District Secretary; aud Brother O'Kelli Treasurer.

NEWS BY THE S.S. ARAWATA.

DISASTROUS HURRICANE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

The " Perth Inquirer " contains an account of a disastrous hurricane which swept over the pearling fleet on tho nortU-wcst coast at a place called Coolgura Crcok on the morning of January 7. Two vessels were wrecked and dinnasted, and three lives wore lost. It is believed that a tidal wave rose, accom panied by a furious storm, as the conforma tion of the coast line baa been completely changed. All the pearling boats were lost, and the season's take of pearls nnd shells destroyed. Tho damage is c»timatsd at £G000."

An immense body of water washed over the coast for a long distance, throwing up fish and turtle in great numbers, and com pletely changing the general appearance and conformation of the country bordering on the sea. The Dawn, schooner, laden with pearl shell, bound to Frcmantle, has never been heard of since this terrible gale, and it is feared she is lost with all hands.

The representative volunteers of Auck land, selected to take part iv tho coming rifle contest at Nelson, left Unehunga this afternoon by tho s.s. Wanaka, viz. ;—Artil lery (A Battery): Gunners A. Payne, W. A. Lumsden, and Trayes. Engi neers : Sapper Woollcy. Victoria Com pany ; Sergeant Taylor, Seigeant Has lett, Corporal Theo. Cooper, and Cor poral Bloxome. No. 3 Company : Colour- Sergeant Hay. There will bo li»e matches for the rifle and carbino belts respectively, the highest aggregate carrying off the prize.

Tho schooner Kate McGregor arrived from Tim&ru thislaf tcrnoon. s*ho left on tho Bth inst, and was becalmed for 2 days In sight cf Timaru. Had louthorlv wind to Kikoms, and subse quently ozporienced N.B. galo, which lasted four days. Thonco to port variable winds.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2&



Land and Batste Agrents. t» o. «ic k k tt woo r, £\,9 ' AUCTIONEER. HOUSK, LAND. AND ESTATE lAQENT lIOKNKB OF BHORTLAND-STKHttT. WaNTKD— Intending Purchasers of Farms, Land, or Houses, to call At my offlco to printed lists. A FIRST-RATE Bush Farm, consisting of A. 110 aores good land; 100 acres improved and in grass, romainder kauri and totara bush; stx-roomed honso, store, stockyard, out-houses, frden, &c. Price, £500. H)H SALE, 60 Aores of Alluvia! Bush Land, containing purlri and other valuable tim ber, bordorod by road and crook, being lot 170, Parish of Hunua, and immediately behind Mr DoITb property, four miles from Papakura rail way station. Prioelow. FOR SALIC, at Newmarket, a comfortablo Four-roomed House and Allotment, 33 x 99 feet: good garden, well,tanks,wash-house, coal and wood shed, etc., etc. Price £250. Terms FARM for Sale.—A compact little Form of 50 acres good land, all fenoedand subdivided, &c; 30 aores under plough, 20 aores iv grass &o.; 5-roomod House, Sheds, &c, orchard, g&r den, &c; 20 miles from Auckland by rail. Price, £500.-25. FOX SALE, 100 Aores of (rood Land in the Waipa (Waikato). Price, £2 an acre.—2l. A GOOD Six-roomed House and Allotment 13 x 106 ft., within a fow minutes walk of Queen-street; lot to good tenant for lls a-week. Price. £350.-19 K-ROOMED House and Allotment 35 x 200 ft. nil " fenced, Fowl-house, Outhouses, &c, &c, situated on tho New North Kosri, about two miles from Queen-street. Price, £310.-50. FIVE to 'IEN ACRES of good Land for sale situated In the Mount Albert District north-eastern aspect. Prioa. £12 10s an acre. FOR SALIC, three New Four-roomed Veran dah Cottages; thoroughly well finished; large Freehold Allotments; fenced, &o.; situated near Mason's gardens, Parnoll, and closo to Newmarket Pr1c0,£225 each. Terms e»sy. FOR SALR Kood Five roomed Houeo and Allotment. 33 x 172 feet; situated in New ton-street ; good garden, well, eto etc. Price very low, £150.-26. FOR SALE, two Seven-roomed Houses and large Allotment, 127 feet frontage to Wil liam-street by 100 feet to Homo-street. Price, £100 each. No. 37. FOR SALE, at Whatawhata, about 1,000 Acres Land, being lots 191,192,193,196, 700 acres bring splendid bush, the remainder moatly im proved, about 200 acres being in grass; two homesteads. Will bo sold in either ono or two lots. Price, £3 an aero. No. 20. FOR SALE, well-finished Seven-roomed lloubo in Howe-street; rooms large, lofty, and well-finished; Kood allotment. Price, £110.-37. Saloa by auction o£ Household Furniture, &o, &<;., undertaken br X, C. GREENWOODi AUCTIONEER &O.



Wantfid. WANTED KNOW I*— me fctrand Ttow Year Advertisement of Toys, Dra pery, Boots, &0., &c, will bo found in the 3rd column, Ith page.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED, a Respectable Girl about 10 to assist in house-work.—Apply Mrs Clttrko, 83, Grey-street. ANTED, a Steady raau, one who understands milking and working on a farm.—Apply to Mr J, McLean, Union-Btreet. ANTED, a smart Boy as an appren tice to the tailoring.-J. Ford. 160, Queen-etreet. WANTED, a respectable Person to adopt a female child; six months old.— Address " M.C.," Stab Office. WANTED, a strong Boy, accustomed to the butchering.—o. Hulmo, Qucon street. WANTED, a Nursemaid about 18 for two children.—Apply to Mrs Cox Draper, Karangahapo Road. WANTED, two active Boys, about 14 to 15 years of age.-Apply J.Grey, Kden Crescent. WANTED, a Good Second-hand Harmonium, abont £10.-Apply by lettor, W.1.Q., Ufllca of this Paper. A~NTKD.— TO PRINTERS.— Wanted, Two Turnovers for a Country cewspapor.—Apply Star Office; WANTED, Two Young Ladies or «en tlomon as boarders; no other lodgers kept; no children.—Apply Btau Oflloß. ANTED, a kind Person to Adopt a hoHlthy baby girl of 0 months.—Apply at Star office. W "ANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 years of age for the country.—Apply to Mrs McCulsky, top o£ Hobsoa-stroot. ANTED, for the Thames, a First class General Servant—Apply to Mrs McDonald, Adams' Buildings, Upper Queen streot, WANTED, a Situation as Housemaid in Hotel (town or country): can wash well, la a good waitiess.—lS. Houry's Registry, Shortland-Btreet. , \ANTED, a respectable Boy as an approntico to tho Ovon and Range maklng.-Apply Herbert 11. Smith, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street. WANTED, a General Servant; must bo plain cook ami laundress; to a com potont poreon wood wages.—ifor address apply at once offlco of this papor. W ANTED, Two Young Girls to learn Machine in a light buntnesa. — Mrs I'avoy, Karangahapo fcoad, two doors from Queen s Hotel. ANTED, by a Young Man who understands horses and oan milk,a Situa tion ; good references.—Address "M.R.," tnis Dlllce i __ W "ANTED to Sell, a IJouble-barrel Brooch-Loador (by Caldorwood, of Dublin); almost new. with all accessories com plete.—ipply "X," Stah Olllco. WANTED, Tenders for a Four-roomed Cottago at Moant Kden, up till six p.m. 3n Saturduy next, 20th. Plans und siieciflca lions to bo Boen at A. Crockett's, Grocer, Mount Kden Uoad. ANTED to Let, a Shop and Residence in tho boat part of Groy-street, rental IGs per week; also a 1-roome.d Cottage oil Grey itreet. rental Os (id pur week.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Kstato Agent. ANTKD.-A«k for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tins; and aoa you get them, 3oltl by all Ironmongers, and at tho Factory, Fort-ntioot.—ll. Waite. Wholesale Tinsmith. WANTED, Custoineis. Free trade in Hunoo and Harmoniums, from tho 3hoarjfst to tho doarest: Lot on Hiro or Sold ; weekly, monthly, quarterly payments. Somo iplemlidNow and Hocond-huurt Instruments.— Webb's Miißio .^alooii, WeUosley-street. ANTKD KNOWN.-Mrs Urice ia Solo Agent at Newmarket for thefol o~lng leading P*pors:— Kvknino Stak, 1 Morning Herald," "Kroo Press," "Saturday sight," "Mt-lbouruo Saturday Night," "Ob icrvor," " Hlble Standard," '•Woukly Herald." WANTED KNOWN, that you can Ures3 woll for a small woekly payment )y going to Munro and Milllgan. Hoe advertise nout on front page. ANTED to Dispose of the Good-will and Appliances of a Snuca Manufao .ory ; established over two years, and doing a ?ood business, fc-amplta of tho sauces can bo ieen or sold, and all particulars concerning ho business may bj learnt by applying at the Jity Murt, 123 Queen street. \\ r ANTED KNOVVN, the Fifth of the V T Course will bo delivered in tho Kden tlall, Kden Torraco, on Wednesday, 23rd inst., it 7.30 p.m. Subject:—"lmmoraion, tho Baptism of jcripturo." WANTED KNOWN.—The cheapest place in Town to obtnin a Metallic o£ 3rlst]oUalrßKUSH-Tooth, Nail. Cloth. Hat 3hoo, Plate, Decanter, House, Banister, Carpet icrub, Dust, Horso. Dandy, Wator, Spoke, or Uotallic Kino, or Paint BHUSH-Dressing 'ockot, Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, is at 31wj. Hoodson'H. 111. Queen eteeet. AM'KD KNOWN, that D. Goldie ia prepared to aell all klnda of Building md other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokea JVlloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at hia Yards. Lower \lbort street, near Dock, at tho owest cash trices. Tho timber, being under ovo Is better ;han that purchased alsewhero ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand BuildiDg Timber n Kami and White Pino, Shingles, House 31ocks, Palings, Posts; Kails, and firewood in hoir Yard, Custom-houße.streo'. West, opposite scd of Hobson-street, N.B,—Tho Increasing lomand for White Pino has induced them to urango for a constant supply. WANTED KNOWN.—From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, nnd until 10p.m. onSatur- f Jay, the original, inimitable and most brilliant Illumination in Auckland, is to bo seen at C. W. I 3k>odson's, 111, Quoen-street, tbo accredited Novelty Depot. Trade motto: "Bmall profits md quicic returns," or, " A nimble six [h^nco better than a Blow shilllrg."—All goods iro marked In plain figures .—London Office, 58, it. Mary Aio. Vy ANTED KNOWN. Tho Auokland Timber Company havo on hnnd sevoral Job Lots of Building Materials, which will bo sold an Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Bashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. _ nOLDSHIP, Manager. ANTED KNOWN.—VALENTIN-S! -Valontlnes in Fngland now assume the form of Uneful Gifts. To meet thls'demand C. W. HOODBOX has imported a varied Assort mons of beautiful Goods Buitcd for Valentino Presentations. They are displayed in tho Valentino Show-room, where 5,555 New Ones from Id to 5s each are arranged for inspection, l'hcy compriso tho Latost Novelties in London, and are marvellously cheap. Harly purchasers will secure tho choicest ones, and they will bo saved tho disappointment experioncea by many who cuinetoo uto for Xmss Cards and found tho best gouß.-Call early at 111, Qneen.stract. ANTED KNOWN,-31,000iSeautitul Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id eaon; Ilandßomely-bound i-'crap Albums, at Is each; Japaneao tforapslthefew remaining ones), reduced to Id each, sjequisito for ladieB1 fancy work; round and oval Trays from Is oacn; Japane;o Sunshades (tho fashionable Stovo ornament), 2s each; a Photographic Novelty. "The Man in Possession," Is 6d; Cbildrens Picturo Cards and Books in grent variety; Ihe Teachers' Oxford Bible, splendid typo with valu»blo information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vasns, Glass, and Chinawaro at prices hitherto unknown in Auo'daud at 111, Queen- Btroet.—C. W. Goodson. WANTED KNOWN,-At C. \V. Goodson'a Stationery is sold at English prices. Crosm-laid Killed Note, 2d per quire; Eavelopos, 2d per packet; a job lot of 15,(100 at Id nor packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep ard Kancy Noto Paper, with Court Envelopes to match. Is per quire and packet; ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions ; Mourning Noto, in all borders, 6d per quiro; Court Envelopes, 6d: Foreign Note, lsGd uor 5 quires; Envelopes to match, 3d for 25; Uulod Foolscap and Letter Papor, 9d; Bloitiug Paper, Is Gd per quire. Pass and Account, Kxerciso and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writing Desks, Despatch Cases, Knvolopo Cases and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id per bottlo; Inkstands in various styles; Pen-wipers, a groat novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stamps for piper or linen stamping, beautiful typos, Is und 2s- Tho Climax Dator, with fixed dates for 10 years and business addroas, 30s; the Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any addresß, 7s ud.—lll, Queen-street, opposite Tonka's Mart. WANTED KNOWN, — A Splendid Assortment of Watches just received at CW, Gooiison's. Alluminlum, equal in appear ancoto gold, excellent time-noepers, 255; Ladies and Gents' Silver Geneva, ironi 303; Key and Koyloss Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French-American Clooks and Alarms, opm prlßing: Kight-day and Keyloss French, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Pcopo'-D»y Carriage i Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, I Wrato, Whool, Banner, &0., &c, from 7s 6d, J oxcollent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance Clocks for the Carriago in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lery Alluminlum, Gold and Silyer-platoii, in Brooches and Betu, Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c: Klephant and Dog Inkstands ; Table and Pockot Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers from ds 6d par pair; Pockot Knives, from 6d ; Sycamore Broad Plattors, from 2s 6d; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers' Knivas, from 9d ; Scissors, from Is ; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s Gd; Gents' Ixmgcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-, lington Scirfs, la 6d; Boys' Jlton Collars, 6a Mozart Wrißts, Id per pair; Tho Tom Thumb Printing Press, at 7s 6d; Great Novelties m Bull Dog Banks, &c, &c, at Goodaons, 111 Queon-atreet, opposite Tonka's Mart fB^O TAILOKS.—Wanted for town, a JL Practical Cuttor who can also do general work • good wages and constant employment to a suitable and steady man.—Apply to Mr. Pago, at Messrs. Owen and Oraham s, between 12 and 1, or by letter. KESPECTABLE Married Woman, with a child four years old, whose hus band has gono to the old country for twolvo monthß, having aomo means of her own, would give her services in lieu of board and lodging for herself and child, where thoro is a mistress. —" A.8.," Newton Postofflce. TDARE OPPORTUNITY FOX ANY XV PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. Wanted to Dispoße of tho Good-will, Plant, and full working instructions of a SAUCE and VINEGAR MANUFACTORY, established since 1572. The proprietor is retiring from business in consequence of illnesß. Samples and oulk of the Sauces and Vinegar on sale. Terms liberal. Full particulars can be had by applying to A. MoLKOD'S Local Industry Cash Store, City Mart, 123, Queen street, Auckland. ■ /■"ELIY'S KOVAJL, MAIL LINE OF Jt\. COACHKS to Ohinomutu, Hot Springs ani Tsum-ga, leaving Tanranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a,m.; and returning every Tuosday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at & a.m Faro, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring strcot Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all ikinda for Hiro. Boosing'Offlce, Spring root.



To Let , TO LET, a two-i'oomed Cottage.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. T" ""oliErTan Oflice in Lower Qaeen-street. -Inqriire Mr Niccol, WlVarf. mO LKT, a Cottage in Fort-street.— 1 Apply to John Lamb, SB, Queen-9treet. TF\O LET, a 4-roomed House in Lincoln- I street, Ponsonby; goodßßfta«J«atf well; rent 10a per week.-Appiy to Mr J, Cnrrie, Lincoln-street. O~LET, a good well-finished Cottage, on terms, in Hobson street -Apply to H. Oram, Frinc'e Arthur Hotel, Hobson and Wel lealey streets. . rr\O LET, House of 8 roouiS, Selwyn I Terrace, Parnell. at present in occupation of Mrs Pittar.—Apply to Mr Culpan, next honae. mo LET, in Gundry-stieet, Newton, that JL large Five-roomed Verandah Cottage, with throe large allotments, at present occupiocl by Mr Oleary.— Apply to J. Morrison, Asphalter, newton Road. rjyO LET, a Brick House, corner of Alten JL Roart, to be soon vacated by J. M. Shera, Ksq: contains 9 rooms, with gas and water laid on.—Apply to G. H. Layers, or W. Aitken, Auckland. . rj >O LET or for Bale, Bouse of six rooms JL at the sea-Bide, and about 1J acres land, situated at Bella vi ß ta, Pontonby; House (new and well finished), 7 rooms. Stable, &0., with 9 acres volcanic land, at Mount tlden. Terms oaey.-Full particulars from D. F. Evana. URNISHE_> Apartments to Let in Onehunga, opposite Norman's, with beautiful view of harbour.—For address apply at thlß office. , i^rOllTH SHORE.—To Let, with or with- JJ\ out shop, a Seven-roomed House, Beach Road.—Mrs Morley, North Shore. mv MERCHANTS AXD OTHERS FIRSTOLABB BUSINESS PREMISES Those Central Business Premises situated at corner of Vulcan Lane and High-street, now in the occupation of Mr T. iH. Hall & Co. (who ore moving into their new buildings on the Wharf), BuildlDg is in thorough good repair. Cellars lofty, dry, and rat proof. _ _ . . -Full particular* from D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 74, Uueen-stroet. For Sale. BARGAIN I Fargain I—For Immediate Pole, 42 Allotments at Coromandel, in the hoart of the goldfields. For this week only. Price £35.—Apply to S. Worms, Land Agent, Karangahape Road, Newton. ■ D~EVOJSI'PORT.-For Sale, 3 Cottages and large ■Workshop, all in good order, and let to respectablo tonants, near the Beach, improving locality ; will ba sold cheap ; a good investment. Also, for Lease for a term of years House of sir rooms, commanding position near the Dlstriot School; also, six-roomed House and an aore of ground opposite the Church.— a. Tanner, 71, Queon-stroet. _____ f"i\ SHARES in the Kaipara vSteam O' ' whipping Company for salo, choap.— Apply to Publisher, Stab offlco. HMO WOKKING MEN.—A New Tour- JL roomed Uouso for Salo near the Stockade, £200.—Apply to F. G. Ewlngton. ijiOli SALE, Spring Cart and Harness, t? also really useful Mare, syrs old, answer any purpose, any trial.—Apply Oannama Coal Yard, Bymonds-strcet L _ _____ I7IOR SALETThe Lease of Fourteen JD Aores Land, next the Royal Oak, One hunga.—Cor particulars apply to George Codlin; or, Alfred Buoitland. SALE, in a risinß district, a But -1 choring Business, with use of small pad dock and slaughter house.—Apply to George Frasor, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, FOR SALE, Country Store with dwel ling house, in a populous and rising dis trict, near a railway station, and doing a good l)iis'no»B,-Apply to Goorg; Ifraser, N 0.6, South British Insurance Buildings. OR SALE, a quiet and useful Horse; also Cart and Harness, nearly bow.— For farther particular* inquire at Mrs Oaborne's, near English Chnrcli. Remnera. IriUR SALE-a Bargain—(price £30), ' Horse, Buggy, and Harness; or to be sold Boparately.-To be seen at the residence of the late Mr Goo. Gilchrist, Wood-street, off College Koad. ______ JJIOR SALE, the Lease, Good-will, and ' Furniture of a Klrst-claas Boarding House and Restaurant; centrally Bituatod in a Main Thoroughfare, and now doing a large business. —Kor further particulars apply to this Office. jLrtOR SALE (Cheap), a Six-roomed I I Houso. in Goorge-streot, off Ryle-street, back of England-ntreot, Ponsonby: freehold allotmont, 40(t x 100 ft; splendid view of the harbour.—Apply on the premises. 1/iOK IMMEDIATE SALE, Five-rocmed B> Cottage, water laid on and pleasantly situ ated (known as Barnes' Cottage. Newton). Terms very easy.-Apply to R. J. Carbines. Auctioneer, Queen-street. OTTIMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, and torms very easy, a good Seven-roomed House, with three-ftall Stable, Coach-house, &c &o. in Upoer Queen-street; also, two good Houtes of five rooms eaoh, in Uppor Symonds atroot- and two Three-roomed Cottages in Aloxandra-street.—Apply to John Eoppet, Land Agent, Fort-Btreet. •tin to £1,009 Liffin-f on Building Society ■fc 11/ principles, or or other terms to frait borrowers. Mortgages and Loanß negotiated Sco List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.-C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— ."even per oeDt. allowed on money deposited for Investment* , fTOBSON-STREET. A VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTf for Sale, frontage 56ft. by 98ft. 6in.; House containing six rooms, &c. PPlrt° H.H. GOODWIN. At the place now Mr Minetti's Bakery. D. L. DUFFUS, having disposed of • his business at Te Awamutu to Mr. G. A. Laidlaw, thanks the public for the very liberal nuoport for many years accorded him, and solicits a continuance of their patronage to his successor. TO SMALL CAPITALISTS. about £70,000 Is to bo paid to the Natives during the present sitting o( the Native Land Court in Cambridge. A GKNKRI.L STORE in a grand position, just fitted up and stooked expressly for the occasion, is now offered to the public, as the Proprietor is absolutely retiring from trade. Stock at a valuation. Store can be rented on easy terms. Apply on the pr K ernUes> DuFFugj Duke-street, Cambridge miKI (PROPER) GULDFIELD. Mrs McLntosh's Property. Tim MATAWAI ESTATE, which is being every day more and more fully proved to be rich in GOLD BBA.RING REEF.-i, is still open forUasefor Gold Mining Purposes, in Blocks or Claims f from three to live acres in extent, at an annual rental of Sis Ponnos per acre, to mother with one fortieth (2J%) royalty, and one forty-eighth paid up interest. The necessary documents will bo drawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as may be required. Surveys of the different blocks or claims ap plied for will be made by my Surveyors, at a fiberal charge, MRg McINTO3H mHE UNDERSLGNED is prepared to ' make CASH ADVANCES upon WHEA.T, sent in for Storage or otherwise. G. W. BISNEY, Qaeen-streot. vi c> E s a^ Z J, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! CUE 1 UILDINQ AXIOTMBNTB ! Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Lincoln-street, 25s per foot; Norfolk-street, 22s 6d per foot; Ponßonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfleld, £25 per lot; Wallace-street, 30s per foot: Grace street, 203 per foot: Miiford-street, 20s par foot. Shechan-street, near Ponsonby Hall, Allotment 60 x 100, fenced, for £60. Also, other cheap properties, su3h as Now Houss of i rooms, &c, on allotment 80 feet frontage to John-street, for £200; Shop anrt Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270; Houso of 5 rooms, allotment 10 x 300, in Grace-street, for £300. Full particulars from D# „. _ VAVBt Estato Agent, 74, Queen-street, _ tiTbTk"q ue~ ca nITdITI, oog TONS BEST HOUSEHOLD AND SMITHS' NEWCASTLE COALS, And a Quantity of Spokes, Shafts, and Felloes. ■ Also, ox 'Lady Jocelyn/ ftQ IRON TANKS, W. & G. WIN STONE, Custom-house-street. Drapery. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Having to make extensive alteration in pre mises. I must Reduce Stock, so I shall sell for a Fortnight or Three Weeks at COST PRICK and UNDER (terms Cash), soliciting the attention of the publio to enable me to make a Speedy ° Commence on THURSDAY. Feb. 17,1881. J. H E A P E, DRAPER, Upper Symonds-street. DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel, have just Opened a Larce Shipmont of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to the Lace Curtain Department. Having Imported direct from tho Manufacturers, we are able to sell at the Lowest Possible Prices, and thus give the purchaser every advantage. Ladies'and Gents" Indian Silk Scarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades and Btylee. The newest designs in Gents' Bows. Also, a large lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, and the choicest makes in silks. HOSIERY, juaaies' underclothes, &c. — Constant supply always on hand to suit the eeasons and fusbions. Ladies' White Stock ings from 6d a pair, very good value; Men's Socks from 3Jd; Men's Braces from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line of Ladies' Fasnion nblo ttockings at Is; Ladies' Chemissß, &«., beautifully trimmed, from 2s Cd; Nixhts from 3s 9d each; Ruilla, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Oresses, 6d dozen sards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Flowors from fid spray; other goods equally cheap.—Note the Address; J. Qreon, a Yiotoria-Btreet.



I Public Notioeß. ■pUBLIC NOTICE. SUNSTROKE, I have providentially abmpletely recovered from my Bunetroke, and have pleaßtire in soli citinft the continued support of my kind patrons and the general public. I desire to impress upon Auckland Business Men the important fact that the " Associated News and Advertising Bareau" invariably REPRESENTS THE ADVERTISER, NOT the neWß paper proprietor-that is to say, acting as I do as resident Auckland Agent for every loading journal publiahed throughout this and the neighboring colonies, at one uniform rate of ooaiMiesioN-represontlngnopaper specially. but all generally—l can have no motive lor misleading, but rather to Bupply reliable and valuable information, so as to enable tha adver tiser to select without difficulty the media oest suited to any particular purpose. W. BARTLBKT LANSBRIDGE. Associated News and Advertising Bureau, Stlchbury's Buildingß, Queen-street. HE SOCIETY OF ARTS WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL EXHIBITION IN THE CHORAL HALL, COMMENCING ON APRIL 4TII. This Exhibition will comprise Works of Art in the Departments oC Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture; Modelling in Clay, Wai, Leather, &c.; Needlework; Ktohmg, Wood-Car«ing, >ngraving, Photography; De- Bixns for Place, Glas>, China, and any other Department of Industrial and Decorative Art. There will also be a valuable Loan Collection of Paintings. China, Curios, &c An art Union, open to Membors, will be held In connection with the Exhibition. The Annual Subscription for Honorary Mem bers is 103: for Working Members (already 50 In nnmber), 6i for Ladles and 10a for Gentlemen. Share in Art Union is 10s. Exhibits will be received on March 31st and April Ist and 2nd. Copies of Rules and Regulations may be had from the Secretary. NEIL HEATH. Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The second performance of the season, con sisting of Smart's cantata, "Bride of Dun kerron," will take place in the Hall, Symonds street, on the evening of TUESDAY, Ist March, commencing at 8 o'clock^ RcacLAßK| Hon. Seoretsry. ■JYI EMBERS OF THB "AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN" Desirous of oichanging the •' Willow " for the " Ash" for a few hours, can enloy a Game of Billiards, at the UNITED SERVICE HOTEL. Two good tables by London Makers. Best Room in Town. -p UB L I C NOTICE. ""The ART UNION for Open Sailing Boat "Azian," which was to bo drawn on the 22nd Fobroary, at J. H. Dalton's shop, Victoria street, is POSTPONED to the Bth March. TO THE WORKING CLASS.—See my wonderful"Reductions in prices before re moving to new chop. Trousers lo measure from 10a 6d.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. Jj^ The Trustees are prepared to advance money on Freehold Securities, in snms of £50 and up wards. Mortgages can be redeemed by quarterly instalments. Applications for loans to be sent in by TUESDAY, the Ist March. R. CAMERON. Manager; Auokland, February 21,1881. -pUBLIC NOTICE. I beg to acquaint my friends and the public generally that I havo taken over the Boarding house in Ilobson-streot formerly carried on by Mr Johnstone. I intend to make it a most com fortable home and keep an excellent table. JOHN HOFFEY, Late Cook of s.s.' Argyle' and s.s.' lona.1 CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinfls of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Pailini? Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Ka.ri Palings, 455; Puriri Posts, and Hobaxton Rails, 41s; do Kauri, 3is; Wire Fence (5 wireß, 20s; Top Rail, 255; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kino s equally cheap. The materials and work of the best description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Custom-house-street. AO. STEPHENSON, • HAVING PURCHASED B. TESTER'S WELL • KNOWtf STOCK OF DRAPERY, IN KARANGAHiPB ROAD. NEWTON, The same being new, and the larger part Of English Importation, also being purchased by an experienoed buyer, trusts that by moderate charges, a well-asßorted Stock, civility, and strict attention to buainess. to merit a coa tinuance of the favours received by Mr Tester. Orders by post and otherwise will receive special attention. An early call of inspection Is requested. ARTHUR O. STEPHENSON. LADIES ! I have a few lines in Cheap Groceries I wish to clear for cash, and respectfully solicit your attention to the same— vizf, Surplus Christmas Fruit. Fine Eleme Haisins 7d per lb ; fine Sultanas, 8d; Hair Oil. 6d; New Salmon (beat), 9d per tin ; Ship Store Dried Apples, 6d per lb; Good Box Tea, 18a; Ship Store Traacle, 4d; Good Table Rice, 2Jd : New limej nice (immense for rheumatism), lOd per bottle; Mother feigol Syrup, 2s lid; Pills, Is3d.-FRM> WHITKHEAD, India and China Tea Warehouse, Victoria-street. TERMS-CASH. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damaßk, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. fc H. Cooke'B, 67, Queen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or Amerioan Clotb, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. I' RON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H.'.Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. KDROOM FUKNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale atT. & H. Cooke's, Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. S"~PRING MATTRASSKS, Pair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on sale at T. fc H. Cooke'B, 67, Queen-street. AUSTRIAN BENT WOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. fc H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Cfirpets", Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at | T. &H. Cooke's,67, Uueenstreet. FUVE PER* "CENT DISCOUNT off Cosh Purchasers of Furniture at T. fc H. Cooke's 67, Queen-street. JW O O 1> W A R D, • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-street, Wishes to call the polite attention of the inhabitants of Queen street, and families in the suburbs, to his superior Bread, Confectionery, and ohoioe selection of Lollies, of the moat tempting description. J. W. hoped to merit a share of publio patronage by selling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, will bo exe cuted at the shortest notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Note tho Address. j mo DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. 1,000 SACKS BRAN AND 400 SACKS POLLARD, AT gS PER 10OLBS., Or, in lota of One Ton and upwards, £4 10 3 PKR TON- Terms Cash. Sacks Free. MUST BE CLEARED IN A FEW DAYS. COUPLAND & CO., Grain and Produce Merchants. " f\Y the making of books thereis no end," \J wrote an inspired author in tho infancy of tho world, thousand^ of years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now is a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously ponned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, nowa-days the worla is almost 'em barraßdesrechesees" of learning, "quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learning is liberally supplied by modern publishers, such as CaesaU, Petter and Galpln, Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works iseued by theEO firms of the highest practical use, but they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of tho remarkable progress that has baen made in book illumination. Nothing in our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a mbn from his library. The great difficulty with many in obtaining books of a high ciaßS in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price at which they are issued from the press, and it is really a boon to society when works of admitted excellence arc brought within the reach of persons of moderate means by the admirable System of Time Payments. Wo oan confidently recommend our readers to tho splendid selection of Books at the premises of E. Wooding Hate McGready, Thomson, and Nlven), Pook Importer, Queen-street Junction, Auokland,



I Public JSoticea. 'IN the matter of the Estate of JOHN JL HOLT, deceased. All Claims against the above Kstato are re quired to be Bent in to Messieurs Hughes ana Oeorgo, Solicitors, by the 23rd instant, otner wiao they -will not bo recognised. Dated this 19th day o£ February, 1881. C. A. COOPER. Executor. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. UNPAID BATES. It U requested that all Arrears in the Aroh Hill District bs paid forthwith at the residence of Mr Cater, Collector, in Cracroft-street, a8 otherwise legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. JAME3 McGRKGOB( Chairman. February 19,1851. T)~ UME DI a CUP. 92 Ariel; 1819, Lady Emma; 1846, Koscluuko. | Drawn for £1950. r, j. tqnkS. jt/TANUFACTURE OF CEMENT. In anticipation of the formation of a Company for Manufacturing Portlsnd Cement, the pro moters invite applications from experts qualified to conduct experiments with materials locally provided. Applio-tions, with testimonials, to bo addressed "Cement." care of Industrial Association, Christchurch. V-IGHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in the City or Suburbs requiring the services of the present Contractor at the hebdobd bates should make early application to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nelson-street, or under cover, addres.ed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices. V^ONDERFULLY Cheap Music, From tub Best Authors, at Id, Each, at D. N. GAKNIER'S, 207, Queen-street. JBINSTED respectfully announces » to the general pnbiio that he is »k°ulj? Open a Bnteher'B Shop on SATURDAY, 26th inatant, in Victoria-street West, and hopes by attention to merit a shareofpubUopatronage. —P.S. Note the address: H. & J. Blnsted, Victoria-Btreet West. Personal. MRS. PIC KNELL, from Brighton. Sussex.—Your nephew is here and wishes to see you.-Addreua X.8., Governor Browne Hotel. ________ I F the person who took a kit containing 1 _ Pair of Boy's Boots off the Beach, Free man's Bay, does not return them by Wednea • day to A. Pelley, Freeman's Bay.he will be pro Eeeuted, as his name is known, MRS MARTIN, who called on Mrs Coupland, Alfred-street (near Choral Hall), about 10 days since, will oblige by calling again as early as convenient. Lost and Found. LOST, on Sunday, the 20th, a Black and Tan Colley Dog. Five shillings reward will bo given to onyone bringing him to Mr Baker, North Bhore Wharf. i LOST, about three weeks past, an Engineer's Travelling Card for Hydney.- Finder will oblige by leaving at Mr Hislopa, Engineer, Victoria-Street. LOST, in the 4.15 p.m. Poneonby 'Bus, a lady's Purso, containing a few Shillings and some Coppere.-Finder can retain money if he will kindly return Purse to this Office. . BJIOTJND, off Freeman's Bay, a small P Dingy painted black.-For further parti culars, apply to W. Dalton, Freeman c Bay. If not claimed within a week, will be Bold to pay Bxpenses. OUND on Saturday, in Upper Urafton Road, a well-bred Irish Ked Setter Pup, halt grown, slightly hart.. Owner can have him on application to Mr E. Dickson, Regent street, with payment of expenses. . £»-■ KEWAKD.— Strayed from One -3& A hunga, on Friday, 18th instant, a Dark Bay Gelding: also a Chesnut Pony, four white feet, white face, silver mane and tail. Ihe above reward will he paid to anyone returning them to George Fenall, Onehnnga. STOLEN or Strayed, from Mr Augus tein's paddock, Rpaom, on the 7th instant, a Dark Brown Cob Gelding; about 14 bands ; 5 years old: haa a shortish tail; an indistinct brand on the near shonlder. and a graze on the ramp.—One Pound will be given on delivering the Horse to Mr Augußtein. Boara ana iiesiaence. BOARD and Residence for Two or Three Gentlemen—Mrs Wightman's Kden Ores cent. Good bath. SUPERIOR Board and Residence; good Clean Beas; queltnesa and attention guaranteed; terms easy.—For further particu lars see Manager Shakespeare Hotel, Wyna ham-Btreet. GOVERNOR RROWNE HOTEL, HOBBON-STRKET. Board and Lodging 20s per week (Bingle r00m).... ~ 25a ___ Meetings. _____ EDEN HALL, Eden Terrace, on Wednesday, 23rd inßtant, at 7.30 p.m. Subject :-"lmmeriion, the Baptiwn Of Scripture." TTNIITED METHODIST Ff.EE \J CHURCH, pitt and vincent street 3. Anniversary Services. PUBLIC TEA MEETING, TODAY (TUEBDAY). FKB. 22. Chairman Uev. R. Taylor. Speakerßi-Rovß. J. Robertson, M.A., Wm. Morley, and J, Nixon. Tea at 6.30. Tiokete, 1/3. PRIDE OF TuKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY (Rkoistebeo). The ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders is hereby oonvened to be held at the. Office of the Company, Bhortland-street (next Pcltofflce) Auckland, on MONDAY, 7th March, 1881, at 12 o'clook noon. Business: Toreoeive Directors Report and Balance-sheet, and elect two Directors % and an Auditor. ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager, Auckland, 21st February, 1881. - THAMES GAS COMPANY; (LIMITED). The Half-yearly General Meeting of thl3 Com pany will be held, at the Company 8 offlcei, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, 28th instant, at 2 p.m., to receive the balance-sheet and profit and loss account, and any other business that may be brought forward. Jf. A. WUll.ni, Secretary. Auckland, 19th February. 1881. Tenders. nnO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders will be reoelved until 4 o'clock on FRID A V, the 25th instant, for building a Church at Puhol; labour only. Plans may be seen at Mr Sohollams, Puhoi, and at my office. JAMKg WRIGLBYi Arohitect npENDERS for the Erection of a School?. JL houee at Maungat"te will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham-stroet, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, lith March Plans and specification at the Office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman ot the District School Committee, Kaltaia. TO PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS. Wanted, Tenders for Psinting and Papering New House in Vincent-street. Specifications onthepremiseß. JOH N BRITON. IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM OLIVER, STOREKEEPER Alexandra. Tenders will be received by the undersigned till noon of WEDNKSDAY. 23rd instant, for the above Stock-ln-Trado. lists of which may Be seen at ihe Store, Alexandra, or at the office o£ Messrs Arch. Clark & Sons. ARCH. CLARK, Trustee in Estate of W. Oliver. Auctions. iy O T I C E. To-morrow being proclaimed Half Holiday THE SALE OF GROCERIES Is POSTPONED HU THURSDAY, at 11 o'clock. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24. 10.30 O'CLOCK A.M. UNDER RESTRAINT FOR RENT. R. ARTHUR l_ AS received instructions to sell, by M auct.on, in Hewin's Buildings WeHestey. street, on Thursday morning next, at 10.30 a.m. FUKNITUBB, &0., Stock-in-Trade, Sewing Machine. Bedsteads, Picture*). Stoves, Juvenile Clothing, &c (Continued on Fourth Jrage.)