i "'" ' — lous, prevents very much interest being taken in the races before Regatta Day, by keeping the entries a profound secret. It is not very difficult to see which course is the more sensible. Tho published programme shows that 07 entries weie received for thir teen races, the sailing races furnishing the great majority of the competitors. The amateur rowing races, which were such failures at the Auckland Regatta, owing to the differences existing between the Clubs, produced entries from the three Clubs, and in the senior gig race the Auckland men set a good example by entering two crews to prevent the contest from falling throii_.li. The Clubs have uot worked very amicably together in the past, but matters havo now been satisfactorily arranged. There has always been a strong feeling of rivalry between the boat-owners and amateur oats men of the respective suhurbs_ which lie close to the water, and in the interests of true sport, it is desirable that this healthy competitive spirit should he fostered. But it is to be regretted that this feeling should have developed ou some occasions into open animosity, and this is especially the case with the rowing clubs. Invidious distinctions aro exceedingly undesirable in referring to such matters, but the abseuce of the friendly cordiality and esprit do corps which should exist between the clubs, and without which they will never prosper together, is specially remarkable. The present season has been specially character istic of this spirit, but, fortunately, matters in dispute have now been settled by a con ference of delegates. Even yet, however, there appears to be a suspicious distrust on the part of the clubs when dealiug with each other, and petty questions which should really bo left alone, threaten at times to cause a breach in the good relations which are supposed to exist between them. The definition of "amateurs'' has caused much unpleasantness, and although it is supposed to have been settled, yet no one acquainted with the facts doubts that further trouble is imminent. The definition at present adopted excludes all who are employed at manual labour of any kiud, whether they bo saddlers, tailors, shoemakers, or engaged in any other pursuit where only very slight muscular exertion is necessary. This ex cludes many otherwise energetic members of clubs from competing, and it is not to be wondered at that dissatisfaction is the result. To avoid this, it has beeu suggested to have two classes of amateurs, the second division to embrace all those whose daily avocations do not require constant and con siderable exercise of the muscles, but who still come within the meaning of the term " mannal labour." It it is necessary that they should uot be allowed to compete with those who work only with their brains aud fingers, then why should not pro vision be made for them ? This class of young men require the exercise which is afforded by connection with a rowing club, and would naturally be largely represented on the membership roll. The question is oue which recommends itsclt to the atten tion of members of clubs, and in order that the next season may bo a successful one, it is necessary that delegates should meet at once, and complete the work they have com menced. Thanks to tho energy and in terest in the subject taken by several gentlemen, there is a probability of a rowing regatta being held in order to ascertain whether periodical events of a similar nature would be likely to achieve success. It would be a deplorable fact if the class of amateurs referred to were excluded from competing at this festival, and it is apparent that were races made for them, they would prove to be well contested aud highly inter ested. Interestin rowing contests will always flag until arrangements are made by which all members of clubs—no matter what their employment may be—have the opportunity of taking part at all regattas. Competition excites a feeling of emulation nnd rivalry, which rapidly impart an iuterest and enthusiasm in the sport that is really astonishing. But to return from this digression, which is somewhat apart from the subject.

The bad weather of the last two or three days furnished another strong argument against holding the Regatta so late in the season as Easter Monday. It is very diffi cult to get good weather so late in the season, but so far tho Committee have been exceedingly fortunate in this respect. The heavy rain which fell last night threatened to continue at an early hour this morning, but shortly after eight o'clock the clouds broke, and the sky was soon cleared of these ominous signs ot discomfort and un pleasantness. The atmosphere became very clear, and the sun shone out brightly, making the day one of the most beautiful that wc have had for some time. The absence ot wind, and the unruffled surface of the water were the chief draw backs to a successful regatta. The s.s. lona, which had been kindly placed at the disposal of the club by Mr A. McGregor, was towed up the harbour gaily decorated with bunting at an early hour, and when it became apparent that the weather would be fine, the usual singal of the firing of a gun was made, to announce that the regatta would eventuate, and to instruct com petitors to " make ready." Shortly after wards the merry strains of McComish's brass band were to be heard on board, and spectato_s|then commenced|to arrive in large numbers. The s.s. Lily conveyed a large number of people from the wharf, and others were brought off from Shelly Beach and other parts of Ponsonby by rowing boats. 1 he arrangements made on the flagship for the convenience of visitors were most com plete. An excellent luncheon was provided at noon by the worthy providore, Mr M, McLeod. The Committee of the Regatta worked most assiduously during the day, and the onerous and arduou« labours of Secretary were well performed by Mr E. A. Jones who.it may fairly be said, is entitled to considerable credit for the assiduous manner in which he has worked to make the regatta a success. Mr James Stodart officiated as umpire, and it is needless to say that he gave satisfaction. -The duties of starter were successfully performed by Captain J. McKenzie. The first race wa3 an nounced to start at 9.30 a.m., but there was not even a gentle (zephyr to bring them to the starting-post at that time. It was not till twelve o'clock when the start took placo. All the boats had to be towed into position, and when the Lala, which was last, reached the flag ship, the competitors in three other events were ready. The first, third, and fifth races were all started at once, and the scene when the gun fired was a very animated one, the boats drifting slowly down the harbour, with sails spread, to catch the slightest breath of wind. The following is a description of the races up till the time at which we went to press :— Ist Race. 9.30 a.m.—SAILING BOATS, decked or half-decked, under 10 tons. Ist prize, £7, and Silk Iflag presented by Mrs A. E. Lo wis; 2nd prize, £3. Lala, A. Buchanan _ 0 Lizzy, E. Carroll 0 Mary, U. Holland 0 Daisy, D.Holland 0 Volanto, W, Parker 0 The small number of entries received in the race for yachts under live tons induced the Committee to remove that event from the programme, aud the Lala and Volante, both pleasure boats, were consequently entered in the race for yachts under ten tons. Notwithstanding the previous per formances of the boats just mentioned, the Daisy, which was built by Logan for Hol land about the end of last year, and which won the large yacht race at the last Auck land Regatta, was the favourite. The Lizzie got a slight advantage at the start, but the Daisy, which was moored to leeward followed her closely. The Volante was third, aud some little distance astern of her opponents, The setting of the Lala's top sail was bungled, and she lost considerably before she had it spread. The .Lizzie was still leading off Freeman's Bay, but the Daisy was picking her up steadily. There was scarcely a breath of wind, and the boats drifted down the harbour with the tide. 3 p.m. , When the flagship was passed ou the wav up to Kauri Point, the Lala had a splendid lead, with the Daisy second, Oalante third, and Lizzie fourth. Tho Lala is etill leading. 2nd Raco, 10 a.m.—YACHTS. 3to 7 tons. Ist Erize, Sliver Cup, presented by F. H. ■awiason, Esq.; 2nd, £3. 3rd Raoe, 10.30 0.m.-OPEN SAILING BOATS, 18 to 25 feet measurement. Ist prize, Silver Cup, presented by Messrs J. and D. Oxloy, Silk Flag, presented by Miss Harrison, and £5 added; 2nd, £3. Shrimp, Boyd and Yates 0 Magic, W. Jones J> Tom Boy. T. Farquhar 0 Mabel, W. Farquhar 0 The favourite for this event was the Shrimp, which defeated the Magic and Mabel at the last Auckland Regatta. The Magic also found backers, but odds were usually given. This race was started at the same time as the first. The Tom Boy was first underweigh, and she took the lead, followed by the Magic Shrimp and Mabel in the order given. The Tom Boy was the favourite at the time of the start, owing to the lightness of the weather. The positions had not changed when Free man's Bay was passed, but the Tom Boy had increased her lead, while the Magic had obtained 3n advantage over the Shrimp The Mabel was considerably astern, and badly in need of a friendly putf. -th Race, 11 a.m.-OPEN SAILING BOATS, 12 to 18 feet measurement, Ist prize, £S; 2nd, £2. Agnes, H. Garnaut 0 Madge, J. S. Biglowo 0 Eunice, J. Beck .. « Fraud, D. R. Rutledge _ 0 Observer, J. Waymouth - .. •• v

This was the principal sailing race of the i day, and very naturally so, Eight entries were received last Wednesday, and con trary to geueral expectations the Imp arrived from Russell on Saturday and was accepted as a po-t entry. The old op ponents Madge and Observer were against the competitor.., and also the new boat Allies, built by 11. Garuaut. The Madge, Observer, and Imp were pretty evenly backed for fust place, but the Madge appeared to have most supportets agaiust Ponsonby people.— It was well-known that the Observer had been thoroughly over hauled, and put in excellent trim, while new sails had been supplied for her. These facts gave confidence to her backers. The Imp and Agnes also appeared to be con siderably in favour, and money was offered ou the Eunice, which has receutly had some of the " bluHhess" taken ofl' her bows. This race was started during a dead calm. The Eunice, sailed by War brick, had the best position, and she went oil' with the lead. The Madge, which was second, started on the starboard instead of tlis port tack, and she lost some distance before she had sufficient way on to enable her to coaio round. The Agnes was third, Fraud fourth, Comet fifth, Observer sixth, Hottie seventh, Imp eighth, Crab ninth. The Agnes got second place owing to the Madge's bad start, and she soon afterwards passed the Eunice. The positions then were, Agnes first, Euuice second, Madge third. The Crab got a pull', which sent her ahead of the Hettie and Imp, but she was unable to retain this advantage, and those boats passed her again. The Agnes led all the way down, tbe Eunice and Madge being second aud third rcspec ively. 3.15. p.m. The Imp is leading with the Madge second, aud Agnes third. The Imp is nearly a quarter of a-mile ahead of the second boat, and the Agnes is about half-a -mile behind the Mnege. The Eunice is fourth, and Observer fifth. sth Raco, 11.30 a.m.-YACHTS or DKCKKD BOATS, 3 tons and undor. Ist prizo, £5 and Silk Flag, presented by Miss Stodart; 2nd, £2. Sybil, M. Kaire 0 Martin Swallow. W. Knox 0 Afehan, T. Hichards _ 0 Hattie May, T. D. H_lstoad 0 The principal interest in this raco was centered in the Hattie May and Sybil. The latter is a yacht of three tons, built built some time ago by Messrs Hewson and Melville for her present owner. The Hattie May is a well-known " crack" sailing boat. She was excluded from the fourth race by an alteration in the measurement rules, aud her owner had her decked over with canvas, and entered againt the yachts under three tous. The Sybil was the favourite with the Hattie May next. This race was started with the first and third. The Sybil, which was sailed by Jack Bell, was first to get under weigh, and she went off with a decent lead, followed by the Martin Swallow (second), Hattie May (third), aud Afghan fourth. The Hattie May got a water-sail set, aud ou the run down she kept close to the Martiu Swallow. The Sybil worked up to windward, and when the wharf was reached, sho had a good lead. The flattie May was to leeward. The Sybil kept a respectable distance on the right side of the others all the way to the buoy. 3 p.m. The Sybil has a splendid lead, with the Hattie May a loug distance astern. Oth Raco, 12 noon.-OPKN SAILING BOATS, under 12 foet measurement. Ist prize, £i; 2nd, £2. OnDit, G. Carr .. ~ 1 Coy, G. Armstrong .. .. _ _ 2 Olga, W. Swailes.. .. _ .. ..3 Nemo, 11. Barton 0 Devonport, W. Holmes 0 Meteor, S. Edmonds 0 Imp, F. Perrot 0 Spray, K. Mills 0 Sissy. D. Ireland _ _ 0 Zip, J. M. Sibbin 0 Nelly, H. Bloomfield 0

This contest excited |a large amount of interest, many of "the boats being new. The Zip, Olga, Imp aud Coy competed at the Auckland Regatta, and tho success of the Olga on that occasion, made her one of the favourites in this race. The Nellie was built by Mr J. Waymouth, to the order Mr H. Bloomfield, several weeks ago, aud she was greatly faucied. The Ou Dit is another new boat, aud was built by Messrs Carr on spec. The Devonport was backed by North Shore people. She was built some weeks by W, Holmes. The other boats are all well known. The Nellie, On Dit and Olga were first favourites. The Nemo had the best position, and she went away with the lead, followed by the Meteor, Devonport, Coy, Imp, On Dit, Olga, Spray, Sissy, and Nelly, in the order given. The positions were unaltered oil' _. reeman's Bay. 1.45 p.m. The On Dit rounded the buoy first. Pass ing the ilag-ship the On Dit waa Ist, Coy 2nd, Dcvouport 3rd, Sissy 4th, Nellie, 6th, and Spray 7th. 0(1 Duck Creek. The Ou Dit and Coy led round the buoy, and proceeded down the harbour, the former being considerably ahead. Shortly afterwards, the Devonport, Nellie, Spray, Meteor aud Zip came alongside the ilag ship, and entered a protest against the race on the ground that the buoy was off Duck Creek instead of Kauri Point as stated. They had been keeping close to the wind, and consequenty lost consider ably by the change. 3 p.m. The On Dit is still leading. 7th Race, 12.15 a._t_.-SPKCIAL RACE, Boats not exceeding 13 feet overalL Ist Prize, Silver Cup and £1 added; 2nd, —. Amateur, Riley and Ballantino - - 1 Olivo. W. B. Whito .. _ .. ..2 Alice, W. Swailes 0 Pig, G.Scott _ ..0 Overtime, M. J. Bennett 0 There was a good breeze when tho race started, but rain was commencing. The Alice did uot start. The Amateur got away with the lead, closely followed by the Olive, the Pig coming third. The Over time fouled her jib, and lost about half-a -niinute. She had not sufficient ballast in, aud before well underway had^to be bailed out. Their positions were kept until wel 1 down the harbour. When passing the flagship for the first time the Pig was leading, with the Amateur second, aud the others well behind. Bth Race, 1 p.m.-AMATEUR SOULLKRS Prize, Silver Cup, presented by W. Stanford, Esq. T. Henderson; red and black .. ..1 H. D. Morpeth ; cardinal 2 T. D. Halstoad; red 3 W. B. Taylor; white I It had been arranged that this race wa3 to start at 10 a.m. from the wharf. The competitors went down at that time, but there was no one to start them. Mr Stodart was on his way down for that purpose, but they were unaware of the fact, and arrauged amongst themselves to be started by an outsider. This was accordingly done. Henderson took the lead, followed by Morpeth, Halstead being third, and Taylor fourth. Henderson led all the way. Shortly before reaching the Flagship Morpeth put on a spurt, but it was insufficient to make up the distance. Halstead and Taylor were a long way astern. The finish bad not been witnessed from the Flagship, the officers being unaware that the race was in progress. They therefore informed the competitors that they must start again, but they declined "to do so, aliening that the race was fair enough. 9th Race. 1.30 p.m.-FOUROARKD GIGS (no Outriggers), property of any recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amateur Members of same. Ist Prize, Set of Gold-mounted Goblets, presented by A. E. Lewis, Esq., und Trophies valuo £5. Torea, Auckland Rowing Club, red and blaok 1 Kumea, Ponsonby Rowing Club, red .. 0 Wonder, Auckland Rowing dub, red and black 0 11th Race, 2.30 p.m.—DINGIES under 12ft over all, rowed by Boys under 16 years of age. Prize, £3. Fly, C. Baiiey 1 Kvtt. A. Jones .. .. — - -.2 Bogota, C. K. Lewis 3

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

President : Mr Alfred Buckland. Vice-President : Mr James McCosh Clark. Stewards : Hon. Fred. Whitaker, Mr Thos. Morrln, Mr Allan McDonald, M.H.R., Mr Sam. Morrln, Mr David Hean. Mr Joseph Banks, Mr L. D. Mathan, Mr William McLaughlan, Mr John Kirkwood, Major George, Mr James Diokey, Cautain Wolmsley, Mr John Cosgravc, Mr James Buckland, Mr Wm. J. Marks. judge: Mr Robert Graham. Starter: Captain Walmsley. HANDICArPERS: Messrs J. Kirkwood and W. Percival. Clerk op the Scales : Mr Fred. W.Marks. Clerk of the Course : Mr Joseph Tye. The overcast and gloomy aspect of the sky this morning afforded anything but a reas suring prospect of fine weather, but as the hours wore on the clouds gradually lifted and grew less portentious. They did not completely disperse but still there was sufficient promise of a clement day to determine the minds of hesitant sportsmen. It became evident long before noon from the crowded state of the thoroughfares, the assemblages at the various turf centres, and the occasional ap pearance of smart equipages in the streets that the attractions presented by the autumn

meet at Ellerslie would prove potent enough to secure the lion's share of the public patronage, Shortly after eleven o'clock a Steady stream of pedestrians set in towards the railway station, While the various livery -tabids turned out their full stock of con veyance of every imaginable description of vehicle being pressed iuto requisition for the tniuspo.it of people to the racecourse. Out there things did not appear in a very cheerful guise. Rain began to fail d-izzliugly about 12 o'lcook, and as a large proportion of the spectators had come un prepared for such a contingency, there were many rueful visages to bo seen so _• mounting closely-buttoned coats. The attendance was large, and the scene there fore, despite the absence of sunshine, was both in I cresting and animated. The owners of games of chance nuu skill were present iv full force, and so also were the shrill - voiced vendors of 'Krect cards, fruit and refreshments. There was a large number of ladies in the Graud Stand, nud some pretty toilettes were to be observed. As usual the feminine mind was wholly occupied with the arrangement and drawing of sweep stakes, of which there appeared to be quite a legion. Retting seemed to hang lire at first, people seeming to prefer the mild speculation of half-a-crown or live shillings in a sweep, or accepting the chances of the totalisator to the doubtful luck of picking and backing a horso in an uncertain rf.ee. The course was in fair con dition, and the officials carried out their respective duties with diligence and satisfaction. Wc subjoin the results of those races which had eventuated up to the time of going to press :—

TRADKSMKN'S PLATK (HANDICAP) of 50 bovb. Nomination, 1 soy ; accoptan-0,1 aov. Dißtanco, 1 mile. J. Smith's b m Maid of Honor, Bst 21bs

(Wilmot) ■ _ Lennard's b g Ratcatcher, 7st 2lbs (G,

Lain") ••■ " A. McDonald's br g Paramena, 7st 71bs (Hodson 3 D. White's b h Maori, Bst 51bs 0 Wheeler's b g Mv Dream, 7st 0 W. Walters' br h Hippocampus, 7st ... 0 A. Buckland's eh g Omega, (Ist 0 W. H. Chitham's b g Dan, 7st 12lbs ... 0 J. Ellis' g g Lono Hand, 7st 0 J. Harding's br f Miss Domett, (ist 71bs 0 Dan, Lono Hand, and Miss Domett, were scratched. Retting :6to 4 Maid of Honor and Paramena. After a good deal of coquetting at the post the horses were despatched to an excellent stint. On going round the bend of tbe course Para mena run into first place hotly pursued by Ratcatcher, while Maid of Honor led the rest, which followed m a ruck. At the back of the course Wilmot called ou tho mare, and in response she went up on tho quarters of the leaders and raced thorn. At the three-quarter-mile post she was on even terms with them. In turning into the cutting Paramena led, but it was easily perceived that bis retention of the position was only temporary. In com -1 ineucing tho run home he stumbled, and Ratcatcher at onco shot to the front. Maid of Honor then came away in slashing style, and taking the lead from Mr Lennoid's gelding, won a grand race by a length. Time, 1.511, J-LLI-RSLIs* HANDICAP of 100 boys, with a swoopatakos of 3 bovb each, amount aeorulng from swoopstakes to go to second hor=o. For 2 and 3-year olds. Distance J mile. Nomina tion, 2 soys oach to tho funds. C. H. Owen's eh c Sir George, Bst lOlbs 1 J. Lennard's eh c Kenilworth, 7st Blbs 2 Major V. N. George's br f Tinambra, Cst 3 J. Smith's b c Tim Whifflor, 7st 12lbs ... 0 J. Harding's br f Miss Domett, 7st 21bs 0 W. Walters' br f Rosarina, 6st lOlbs ... 0 VV*. Walters' blk f, by Hippocampus- Slander, (Ist 0 J. Lennard's eh g Rifleman, 6st lOlbs ... 0 Rifleman was scratched. Bettiug Cto 4 on Sir George. The start was a had oue, Sir George securing tho full advantage of it and Kenilworth, Tinambra also participating to some extent in this accidental good fortune. The interest of the race centred in the contest between these two animals for eecond honours, for it was ensilv seen that the leader was not likely to be displaced. Kenilworth and Tinambra ran neck and neck from the start till in the turn tor home, when Holmes allowed them to net on terms with him, At this place l.osarina fell, but her rider, though thrown over her head, escaped unhurt. Sir George won in a canter. The Slander filly made a good fourth. Time, 1.20 J.

HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP)of 50 soys, with a sweepstakes of 2 soys each, tho amount accruing from sweopstakOß to go to second horso. Kntrance. 2 .ova to the hinds. Dls- Unoo, 2J miles, ovor I) (lights of hurdles.

W. Douglas's eh g Harkaway, lOst 81bs 1 J. Ellis' gr g Lone Hand, 12st 71bs ... 2 R. Wheeler's b g Morning Star, lOst ... 3 J. G. Rutherford's eh g Sportsman, 10-t 0

Whakahihi did not show up at the post. With but slight delay the flag was droppod, and the horses got away on good terms. After the first few score yards had been traversed Morning Star came away with a rush, and led the field over the i first hurdle, Wbitetoot, Lone Hand, and Harkaway, being in close attend ance. The second hurdle was safely nego tiated without change of relative position, and the third was also taken in the same order, although sustaining severe damage from the hoofs of some ot the racers. In approaching tho Stand Whitefoot dropped behind, and then the leaders drew closer together. At the back of the course Lone Hand began to go up upon Harkaway, which from the Stand bad got second place, while both ot them began to make the pace hot for Morning Star, A neck and neck race ensued, and then as the straight was entered upon the three were together. Morning Star yielded up his position, and Harkaway and Lone Hand then racod grundly for it, the former winning by a head, Morning Star being only a length J behind. Time, 4,49, EASTER HANDICAP of 100 soys, added to a sweepstake? of 5 bovb each, second horso to receive 15 soys out of the -t»kes, and third horse to save bis stake Distance, 2 miles. S. Hnrsfall's br h King Quail, 7st 51b5... 1 A, McDonald's br h Foul Play, 9st 51bs 2 W. Douglas' b g Rawenata, 6st 3 J. Smith's b c Tim Whilller, 6st lOlbs 0 M. Edgar's br h Ariel, Bst 41bs 0 C. H. Owen's eh c Sir George, Bst ... 0 White's br h Maori, 7st 71bs 0 W. H. Chitham's b g Dan, 7st Gibs ... 0 Matau, Tim Whiffler, Maori, and) Maid of Honor were scratched. Betting: Level money on Sir George, 6 to 4 against Foul Play, 3 to 1 against Dan 5 to 1 against Ariel, 6 to 1 against King Quail 10 to 1 againt the others. This was |from start to finish a splendid race, and every one of the stattors were well in it. Dan obtained the benefit of the start with Ariel and Foul Play close position changed several times and when thp Grand Stand was passed for the first time the six horses were close together. At the back of the course it was the same Then Sir George put on a spurt, and looked a likely winner, but King' Qual soon de posed and took the lead, whence he was I- raced up the straight by Rawenwata and Foul Play, and finished 4th, and [Sir George sth. Dan throw his rider, but no r injury was sustained.

NOVEL HANDICAP of 50 soys, with a aweop stakes of 1 soy added. Entrance, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 eov to the funds. Distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold by auction, with hia engagements, Immediately after tho raco, and the wholo of tho proceeds of tho sale of the horse to go to tbe funds. A. McDonald's br h Foul Play 1 C. Mill's b g Diver, 7st 0 A. Buckland's eh g Omega, 7st lOlbs ... 0 PUBLIC ANS' PURSE of 60 bovb, with a sweep stakes of 2 soys eaoh, amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second hors''. Entranco 2 soya. For 2-year-olde, 6«t lllbs; 3-year oldi>, Bat 61bs; 4-year-olds, 9st; 6-year-olds and upwards, 9st 21b. Distance, II mile. Mr A. McDonald's br h Foul Play, 9st 21b 1 Mr J. Smith's b m Maid of Honour, Bst 121b - ... 2

RESULT.

CHRISTCHURCH GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, 1881. 18_3—Virginia Water 60—Prize, £10 76-Prizc, £10 1361-Prize, £10 1257-Libeller 3liO-Prize, £10 059—Volunteer 1713—Lure 1101-Prizc, £10 1080-Prize, £10 789—Prize, £10 1348-Prizo, £10 117—Prize, £10 1298-Prizo, £10 589—Prize, £10 sSß—Prize, £10 1758— Prize, £10 1279—Luna 1501—Prize, £10 1785—Prize, £10 1112—Prize, £10 398—Prize, £10 1754—Harkaway 1507—Governor 1109—Titania 914—Prize, £10 407-Prize, £10 1516-Prize, £10 380—Prize, £10 1524-Mischief l_o7-Longlands 971-Prize, £10 573-Prize, £10 179-Prizo, £10 1595—Prize, £10 1628—Prize, £10 574—Prize, £10 1024—Sylvanus 999—Grip 872—Castanet 1011—Norseman 1833-On Dit 660—Prize, £10 669—Joker 1826-Pr.ize. £10 782-Billingsgate 421-Prizo, £10 1073—Prize, £10 1836-Prize, £10 1072-Prize, £10 676-Lady Emma 1878—Prize, £10 1292—Holderness 734—Hilda 1159—Sir Modred 1076-Prize, £10 1998— Le Loup 718—Prize, £10 1717-Prizo, £10 1912—Prize, £10 1236-Fishhook 1206-Waiknro 180S-Prizo. £10 712—Prize, £10 671—Natator 1226—Prize, £10 1751—Laertes 1855—Prize. £10 1705-Prizc, £10 1852-Prize, £10 10(9—Prize, £10 166-Randwick 1626-Prize, £10 1333—Prize, £10 1730—Jasper 1864- Prize, £10 2_3—Prize, £10 1191-Prize, £10 Theodore Brown,

TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Cokrkspondknt),

GISBORNE, this day.

Mr Moss, M.H.R., was hero to.day, aud held his final investigation in the long vexed Ormond military titles. The whole aro now settled, bar two small sections ; for which nn application lina been made. Great satisfaction is felt at the settlement of this difficult and intricate matter, which waa in great confusion tor many years before Mr Moss took it in hand as Commissioner.

THE SUPPOSED PLOUGHING A MYTH.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,

Ou Major Tuke's detachment reaching the supposed scene oE tbe ploughing, it was found that the report received yesterday was entirely without foundation. WELLINGTON, this day. WHITELAW REMANDED. Whitelaw has been remanded till Wed nesday. . _ MAORI PRISONERS. It is understood that the Hinemoa will leave for Lyttelton this week, to convey to their homes a considerable number of the Maori political prisoners, whom it has been decided to release. LADY GORDON. Lady Gordon is expected to bo a passen ger by the San Urancisco mail steamer, from Sydney to Auckland, artiviug at Auckland next Tuosday. THE CENSUS. Some doubts having arisen as to tho secrecy of the census returns, tho Registrar- General writes to the "Times" that sinco he took ollico that nortion of tho schedules containing the names has always been severed from tho other portion containing particulars before the old forma aro sent to the paper-mills, so that no particulars as to any individual can become known to any one outside the office.

FIRE.

CIIRISTCHURCH, this day.

A tire occurred at Trelcvou s grain storo, market-place, last night. Being detected early it was noon extinguished. The damage is principally by water, £100, covered by insurance in the Union and South British offices. Mr E. C. J. Stevens, member for Christ church, will address his constituents on Thursday. The Juvenile Pinafore Company opened to u| crowded house at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. The performance was a great success.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"THE BOHEMIAN GIUL."

Balfe'S tuneful little opera, of this name, was performed ou Saturday night, in the presence of a largo and far from exacting audience. As a musical composition it depcuds for succcsb upon the sweetness of the airs which it contains, rattier than upon any striking or original harmonic effects. Such selections as "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls," "The Heartliow'd Down," aud " When other Lips," havo acquired a wonderful popularity, and have raised the position upon the lyric stage which other far more meritorious and elaborato works have failed to attain, It was but in differently performed on Saturday night, and the fact is all the more regrettable when we consider that it is the only really English opera which has been presented since the commencement of the season, In tho first place the cast was a weak one, and then, again, some of the songs, with which people are so familiar, and the rendering of which they are consequently enabled to criticise with keenness, were, from various causes, but moderately successful. The redeeming feature of tho performance was Miss Martina Simonson's spirited representation of tho title idle, aud her execution of the light and agreeable music with which it is acsociatcd, is effective. The introductiou of the pensive song "It was a Dream " into tho third act, proved most felicitoua, for the young lady sang it with great sweetness aud correct expression, the result, it his hardly necessary to add, being a llatterhig encore. This was the vocal gem of their performance. Of Signor Riaucbi's Thad deus wc are sorry that wo cannot speak in commendatory terms. Mr St. Clair played and sang with manifest care as Count Arnheim, but woj cannot regard the part as quite suited to him. Mr St. Clair's voice has not a sufficient range in the lower register to enable him to take the music which falls to the Count as happily as could be wished. Miss Godfrey sustained the part of the Gipsy Queen with spirit, and her singing was good. Mr Wentworth made a fair Devilshoof, and Mr Cram a singular Ploreusten. His burly physique quite unfits him for such a part. Ihe orchestra, as usilal, acquitted itself well, directed by the uuerring bttton of its experienced conductor. A monster bill has been prepared for to-night: it includes " The Hermit's Bell " and a concert.

COSTUME CRICKET MATCH.

THE costume cricket match in the Domain on Saturday, between eleven members of tho Opera Company and a similar num ber of Auckland cricketers, resulted as follows :— OPERA COMPANY. ; Allpress (Klsherman "Un Ballo"), bArneil.. 0 Hlggina (Nobleman), b Ivens 0 ' Thompson, capt. (French Clown), b Ivens .. 13 Inqulne (Ralph Backßtraw), b Arnell .. .. 6 Lindsay (Buttercup), o Carter C Briggs (English Clown), b Arnell .. .. 0 Margotis (Ham Katman), b Whito -. .. 0 Benham (Mayor ot Richmond), b White .. 0 MoKenziolSoldior 11th Century), rnnout .. 7 Bellair (Policeman XXXXX.I. b Brooks .. 5 Woods Uriah Peasant),b Brooks.. - _ 9 Extras .. .._.._ .. 13 Total 59 AUCKLAND. ,A. Brooks (Father Xmns), b Thompson .. i Arneil (High Klckiat). b Thompson .. .. _ Robinson (Ifarmor Giles), b Thompson .. 0 White (Tim rlaherty), b Inquino .. .. i Ivens (Highlander!, c Bellaira .. .. -19 Carter (Ordinary Cricketer), run out .. ..18 Gardener (Banjo, Sambo), b Bollair .. _ 1 Cotter (Indian Planter), not out 17 Sibbin (Canadian Hunter), b Thompson .. 11 Davy (Ralph Raokstraw), b Thompson .. 6 Forder (Amateur Athlete), stumped .. .. 0 Extras .. ~ 12 Total 05

GILLIES' INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Me G. Gillies opened his exhibition of prize exhibits, paintings and mechanica figures to-day in the Albert Hall, olnd W_l continue it until further notice. The ex hibition is very creditable and especially so when it is considered that the large portion of tho works are the ingenious contrivances of Mr Gillies himself who is not only an engineer, but an artist of taste. Tho several model engines for which the maker has obtained first prizes at London exhibi tions will attract attention viz., a loco motive, a road, beam-portable steamer and other engines. Thore arealso twenty cleverly executed sketches of Mr Gillios' colonial experiences, and several progressive models of the Great Eastern steamship, on which tbe modeller worked for several years; also a case of relics of the monster steamer. There arc also a large number of curious drawings, old and scarce volumes and mechanical figures in great variety, which, for want of space, we reserve for the next notice. The model of Kenilworth Castle, made of cork, is a remarkable production, true to the original, and interesting to persons acquainted with Scott's fine romance. Altogether, tho exhibition is worthy of minute inspection, the particulars of which we reserve for our next issue.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 18



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Wanted. A NTED KNOWN. —Dampier's Grand NOW Shop, Wnkefleld-atreet, is how o'p6n with ah enormous stock of Fresh Bargains: Sea 3rd column, 4th page. ITTANTED'. aZSmart Boy.—Apply at T T once to W. Palmer. Butcher, Pitt-_treet. ANTED, a Nurse Girl, another ser vant kejit^pplySTAH office. ANTED, a Geuetal Servant.—Mrs Taylor, Scotia Placo, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, by a respectable young Man, an -.ngagemnnt in a Country 3toro or uoon a Farm. Would bo willing to givo children tuition. — Addro3S, "A.X.W.,' Evening Star, Auculand. MAN TED, a Dairy of best Fre.sh Butter V 20 to 30 lbs, a-week ; caah on delivery.— T. Noweli, Grocer, Karangahape Road. AVTEU, a handy Man, for smith's shop, to drill, vice, and put together iron work for waggonß, carts, &o—Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elliott- Btreet. WANTED, as Boarder, a respectable Man of quiet habits; no othor boarders kept —For terms, &c.,jiddroßß RW, Star office, Y^TANTeD, a good General Servant :— VV Apply Masonic Hotel, Prlncee-strect, ANTED, for the country, a good Goneral Servant, ono accustomed to waßhing, ironing, and cooking. To a suitable person good wages will be given. Also, a good Olrl about 10, to assist in the house-work; one that can use a machina preferred.—Apply to Mrs Porcival, Greon Lane, ANTED, Barges to carry timber from tho Haurakl Sawmill, Thames, to Auck land.—G. W. Owen Se Co., Queen-street, Auck land, WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to tho Dro"smaUing.-Mrs. Langford, near St. Mary's Cliaroh, Parnell. WANTED, a Female Cook for the Thames.—Apply Mrs Konwick's Registry Ollico, two doors bolow tho Provincial Board ing Houso, Shortland-street. ANTED, a few good Pick and Shovel Mon,—Apply Waitakerei Contract, Hen dorson's Mill. WANTED, 50 to 100 tons of the best Ti-troo Firewood lor Cash.—Address S. i'qrtridgo, Nolaon-Btreot. 'A STAN TED, a Kcspectablo Girl; no baby YV nor washing,—Apply Stak Ollico. ANTED, a respectable Girl as 5 ursc mald to throo children (tho youngest 3J years) and to assist in needlework. Rcferenoes required.— ApplyjiUJTAKjffilco^ \\7ANfEIJ, a good Seat Hand and a V\ good Bench Band to make and flnlBh; also an Apprentlco.—Apply to Wilkins and Co., Bootmakers, 12, Victoria-Btroot. WANTED, a First-class Barmaid for City Bar.—Apply office of this paper. \\T ANTED, a General Servant for the VV country ablo to milk.-Anply Mr. Flynn, Hooksoller, Wolloßloy-strect. ANTED, three Respectable Girls as Apprentices to tho Mlllinory. -S. McKalg, Queen-Btroet. WANTED, for a Country Store, Youth about 18; ono used to Drapery preferred. —Addroßs " A.H.L," Stak Office. ANTED, Ladies to know we have Just Opened some vory handsomo Children's, Boys', ami Youths' Winter Clothing. Pleuso call and inspect thorn.—Phillips's Mart, opposite Darby-Btreqt« \ VAN TED, every Reader of the STAR Vv to see our Advertisement on the fourth page-John l.oppor Se Sons. YVTaNTED, you to see the magnificent W stock of Now Tieß, Now Hats, Now Shirts, und Now Hosiery just oponod at tho Now Zealand Clothing Factory. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every person ordoring a Suit for 55s or upwards will recnlvo a present of a pair of Troiisors.-J. D. Phillips, Tailor. 170 Queen- , Btroot^ WANTED to Furchaso, a Good Wood turner's Latho.-T. A. Crawford, Medl cal Hall, Nowton. WANTED, Purchasers for beautitul China Cups and Saucers, 10a per doz.— Mrs Gricn, Newmarket. W7"ANTED to Let, in Wallace-street, V T Ponsonby, a Charming Resldonco ot 8 rooms, with garden and grounds; immodiato poßse-sion; rent, 12s Cd.—Particulars of Mrs Graham, Auckland Market, VI7 ANTED to Let, Furnished Sitting- V* room and Bedroom, with or without board.—Apply third houso from All Saints' Church. ProHpcct Terrace, Ponnonby. WANTED, to Sell 50 chests very , strong Tea, at Is lOd lb; Company's No. 1 Sugar, IJd, choaper by tho mat; New Jams, ftjd tin; Salmon, lid tin ; Sperm Candles, lid lb; Marmalade, Brt tin; Fresh Herrings, 8d tin; Mackerel, 3d tin: Kippered Herrings, Is tin; English Sauco, fid bottle; Cornflour, fid lb; lib boxcß Figs, ltd ench; Soap, s<i bar. or 6 barß 2s 3d; 21b tins Potted Head, Brawn, Corned Mutton, and Boiled Mutton, Is id each; Largo llottles Vinegar, Hid each; Tomato Sance, Is bottlo; School Kits, Id each; Worco-torshiro Sauce, lOd bottlo; Potatoos, 4s ewt; Custard Powder and Baking Powder, l.d paoket; Col man's Azure Blue, Is paoket; (jib boxes Vory Choice Tea, only 13s fid eaoh; Bacon, from Sd lb. —How's City Tea Murt, Victoria and Albert streets WT ANTED KNOWN—Music I Music 1 Vt Music I—W. 11. Dampier has just Imported un InimonßO qunnt-ty of superior now and standard Planoforto Music, in oludlns; Italian do., consisting of Songs (Sentimental and Comic), Duots. Operas, Pieces, Lances, Sec, Sec, and ob ho has bought It chonp, will soil it all nt ono price, viz., Cd each, 13 to tho dozon, somo of it worth 5s each; Catalogues on applica'ion. ..adieu are requested to handle it carefully. A fow Sheets Music, 2 for Id and Id each. Tho above is so cheap thoro will bo only a trifling reduotion to tho trade and orofoßßion.—W, H. DAMPIER, Wakoileld-Btrcot. a fow yards from the old shop. W1 ANTED KNOWN.—The New Winter Stock Is now Opened Out at the Now Zoaland Clothing Factory. Tho variety is larger than usual, and tho Fitting and Quality much Buperior to any othor goods otfered to tho public. WANTED KNOWN, Loose Covers for Furniture, also Bed and Window Draperies mado, and all kinds ot Upholsterer's work done—Apply Mrs. Di abblo, Goneral Store, Wakeliold-atreet. \*7 ANTED KNOWN, _ 'Bus will leave V V Otahuhu at 11,30 for Elleraho Races on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Return faro, 2a; Single, li fid.—J. V. Beuallach and Co. ANTED KNOWN-Great Attraction at Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Queen streot and Markot Entrance. Call early To night. Bargains for Easter Holidays. Largo stock. Kndleaa variety. WANTED KNOWN, a 300-gallon Copper Boiler for Sale, cheap.—Clark Se Gane, Fort-street. WANTED KNOWN, that you cau Dross woll for a small weekly payment by going to Munro nnd Milligan. see advertise ment onfrontpago. WANTED KNOWN, the remaining 6d and 3d Oleograph Album Scraps are all Reduced to Id each picture. Look at the beau tiful Japanese Antimacassars displayed at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN. — The under- Bigncd aro cash buyers of genuine fowl and pigeon manure in any quantity.—B. Gittos and Sons. ANTED KNOWN. -Arrived, ex 'Frisco Mail, tho third and mnch inquired-for consignment of Sea Moss Farina. The demand has been greater than supply pre viously. It needs no comment. Wholesale and Retail at J. L. Hatswell's, Importer, opposite Northern Club, Princes-stroet, Auckland. \\f ANTED, the Public to call and in \i spoct, or purohoso, tho Goods ot A. MoLeod's Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Mattrosß Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-street. Thoy will And that everything is marked in plain figures, and Ib tho Cbeapestin Town. Open from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN—At C. VV. Good son's Stationery is sold at English prices, Croam-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quiro; good Knvolopoß, at 2d per 25; the Konsington and Brunswick Note, (highly fashionable), is (id por 5-quiro paoket; Envelopes to matoh, 3d por 25; Exquisite Damask Repp Note, in 6 colours, ut is per quiro; Envelopes to match, la per 25: Mourning Note in all borders, fid per quire, and Court Envelopes, fid per paoket; Monogram (2 letters) Note Paper, Cd per quire, with Court Envelopes to match, 6d per 25. Pass, Exercise and Copy Books, Day Books, Lodgers, Journals in groat variety; Wriiing Desks, Blotters, En volopo Casos. Sea.; Birthday Cards, a beautiful assortment; Initial s-tamps, for paper or linen marking, from 1b each; the Croedmoor,Bull Hog, and Mule Sivings Bank, &c, &c—lll, Queon-Btreot, ard Brandon House, Parnell. XXT ANTED KNOWN, that E. Oarr V t and Son bavo to hand Building Timber | in Kami and White Pino, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firewood in thoir Yard, Custom-house.streot West, opposite and of Hobson-etreet. N.B,—The increasing demand for White Pine has induced them to orrango for a constant Bnpply. WANTED KNOWN—An established faot that 111, Queen-Btreet, is the place for Novelties, combined with Economy, whoro daily may be seen the Most Brilliant Illumina tion in Auckland, "The Kohinoor," and the " Novel Card Advertiser." AH Goods are marked in plain figures. The trade motto, "A nimble sixpence better than a slow shilling." An in spection la solicited of tho New Goods, per Oxford and s.s. Norfolk, just received, com prising the Now Patent Knife Cleaner, from 7s fid; tho Patent Wringer, 10s; the Climax Tap, 3s; tho Prize Filter Tap, 3s; the American Songster; tho Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone. Is; the American Wizard, or Electrical and Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; the Duck Shooting; tho Agricultural Show Puzzle, 6in 1: tho Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thumb Printing Presß; the New Crystalino Waiters, from Is; tho Now Indestructible Enamelled Cup, Pails, and Vases; Dolls and Dolls' Peram bulators; and a variety of other new and attraotivo Goods far too varied to enumerate.— Call and inspect them at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWiV, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lowor Albert-street, near Dock, at the owest cash prices. The timber, being undor ye is better than that purohaeed elsewhere \\T ANTED KNOWN. The Auokland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lota of Building Materials, which will be sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Saßhes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &C, at Lowost Prices. B. HOLDSHIP, -lanauer. A YOUNG LADY, lately arrived from __\_ England, seeks an engagement as Gover ness. Acquirements: Good -Cnglish, German (acquired on tho Continent), French, and Music; ,good references.—AddreSß : MB, MisMitford, Parnell, Auckland.



1 Personal* THE Persons having Good's belonging to the Civil Service Crioket Club are _6 . quested to return them at once, to avoid prose , cutioh'. C. HOWE, Hon. See. To Let. mo LET, comfortable Cottage of six JL rooms In Newton Road, eighth cottage from the Karangahape Road; gas laid on; well of splendid water, pump, and tank; grates in two rooms; range in kitchen, which is large anil commodious. Hont, 12s a-woek to a Rood, careful tenant.—Apply to Georgo P. Hogan, on the premises. . 810 LET, a Four-roomed House in ! Vernon-atreot, Freeman's Bay (without family preferred); rent, Ba.—Enquire Corner Store. fpo LET, in Dublin-street, Ponsonby, I Two Good Rooms, with üße of large kit chen, fire-place in one oi the rooms.—Apply to Mrs Farrow, Dablin-street, Ponsonby, T" O LET, a House with Shop Eront, large stable, yard, and well. Suitable for a wood und coal yard, being centrally situatod in a rapidly rising district,—Thos. Hayes, Upper Pitt-street. TO LET, a Four-roomed Cottage in West Queen-street, one door from Hobson street.—Apply on the promises. TO LET, Three-roomed Verandah Cot tage (new), water laid on; colonial oven; rent, 6a per week.—Mrs Walker, l'.ussell-street, Groat North Road. rpo LET, in Wynyard-street, a Comfor- I table 5-roomed Cottage, in good order, with water laid on; rental,l3B 6d week—J. M, Lennox, Estate Agent, ftT\Q LET, a House in Eden Crescent, H near St. Paul's Church, with good sea viow; rent. 255. Also, House in Seafiold View; rent, 13s; immediate possession. -Apply T. J. Bennett, Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. find LET or For Sale, a Six-roomed Cot- II tage, with good allotment; ront, 12s Gd; water laid on. also, for Sale, a New Four roomed Cottage, well finished; 43 feot f rontsgo. Price, £225; terms easy.—3. Whito, Brighton Road, Parnell. fjnO LET, Furnished Apartments.—Mrs JL Osborne, Remuera Road. rilO LET, an Office in Lowor Queen __. street.—Apply to Mr Nicool, or to Mr Lonnox. TinO LHT (unfurnished), a superior Sitting- J room and Hodroom ; overy convenience.— Apply J. Bldlake, Watchmaker, next E. T. Herbert, Draper, Upper Symonda-street. PT.O LET, House of 11 rooms, Selwyn JL Terraco, Parnell (late in occupation of Col, Nation), in good repair, gas and water laid on. —Apply to Mr Cnlpan, at Messrs Hesketh and Richmond's, Solicitors, Queen-street. r |pO LET, a House and Shop at New u market; ront low.—Enquire W. Bevan, Newmarket. riT.L> LET, with immediate possession, the JL Premises oocupied by Mr John Smith, noar Howick, where for many years he has successfully carri. d on tho business of carrier with a small Grocery Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods in store to bo taken at a valuation. Ront moderate.—For definite par ticulars apply to Alfrod Buckland. DEVONPORT, North Shore—To Let, handsome, nowly-built Cottago, close to wharf; also, a good family roaidenco on large allotment. — Oliver Mays, Poßt Ollico Storo, Davonport. Meetingß. DjA|NK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice Is horoby given that tho Half-yearly Goneral Mooting of tho Proprietors of this Bank will bo held in tho Banklng-houßO, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho Zlst day of April next, at Noon, for tho purpoßOof recolvlng tho Roport of tho Directors for tho half-yoar ending 31st inst., and for any othor business that may bo brought before tho Mooting, By ordor of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Goneral Manager. Auckland, March 15,1881. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Transfer Books ot this Bank will be Closed from TUESDAY, the 12th, to THURS DAY, tho 21st April, both days inclusive. By order of tho Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Goneral Manager. Auokland, March 31.1881. T^ O T I C E. In accordance with tho Proclamation in Gazotto 15, March 23,1870, the Annual Meeting of Justices of tho Poace, rcsldont iv the Auck land District, will bo held at tho Police Court. Auckland, on TUKSDAY, 26th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purposo of choosing a Chairman of Potty Sessionß, and Bottling a Rota of attendanco for tho ensuing year. liy order, JO3EPH CUNNINGHAM, Clerk. Tenders nOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIC NOTICE. Tenders will bo received, addressed to the Treasurer, Waitomata County Council, Auck land, until TUESDAY, the 25th instant, for tho undermentioned works :— I.—Formation and Culverts, West Coast Road, between Waikomlti and Big Muddy Creek, 2.—lmproving Bush Road, Cnlvorts, &c, on the West Coaßt Road, Waitakerei South. 3.—Draining and Forming Parts of Road between Henderson's Mill Station and and the Mountain Road. 4.—Repairing Bridges, Culverts, &c. and Re-forming Parts of tho Riverhead and Helensvillo Road, Plans, specifications, and conditions can be scon at tho Council Office, O'Connoll-stroet, Auckland, or as follow :— Nos. 1 and 2.—At Mr. Evanß', Chairman, Waitakorol South Highway Board. No. 3.-At the Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill. No. 4,—At McLood's Store, Helensville. JOHN JAMBS, County Clerk. Auckland, April 14,1581. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR REPAIRS TO DREDGE AND PUNTS. Harbour Board Offlco, Auckland, April 13,1881. Separate Ten dors will be received at thia office until TUKSDAY, tho 19th instant, ot noon, for Repairs to DredßO and for Repairs to Punts, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at tho Engineer's Offlco. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, " Tendor for Repairs to Dredge," or for "Repairs to Punts." The lowost or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. E. COMPTON, Chairman. T> ON SON BY DISTRICT FORMATION OF ENGLAND-STREET. Tenders for above Contract will be received up to 4 p.m. on MONDAY, 25th instant, at my offloe, 74, Queen-street, where plans and specification may be scon. JOHN BOY LAN, C.E., Engineer to the Board. fT.O BUILDEKS Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Altorations to tho Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Upper Symondsstreet. Plans. Sec, at my Residence, Symonds-street GEO. BOWRING, Architeot. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'olook on MO^D»Y, tho 25th inßtant, for the Erection of a Slaughter-house at Kichmond, Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of the 25th inst, for the Erection of a Villa Resideno. at Ponsonby. R. KEALS & SON, Architects, N.Z. Insuranco Buildings. rp O B U 1 L D E R S". Tenders will bo received until noon ol SATURDAY, April 23rd, for the Erection of t Store in Lower Albert-street. Plans at my Office, 25, Oueen-street HENRY G. WADE, Architeot. mo BUILDERS. .Tenders will be received up to 12 o'olock or SATURDAY, the 29th inßtant, for the Krectlor of a Brick Villa in Upper Queen street. Plans, &0., at our offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. TENDERS will be received up to noor of TUESDAY, the 19th instant, for th< Erection of a Shop and Dwelling, Kyber Pasi Road. Plans, Sec, at Carpenters Arms, Grey Btreet, Lowest tendor not necoesarily accepted TO BUILDEkS.— Tenders are requirec for the Erection and Completion of Eight roomed House at the Three Kings. Planß am specifications at office ot Mr. H wiogton. Queen street, up to Noon of Friday next, April 22. WANTED, Tenders for the Erection o: Shop and Dwelling House at Moun Eden. Plans can be scon at Mr A. Cucksey'e Grocer, Wakeflelt-Btreet. Tenders will be re ceived until noon ot Saturday, April 16. THE advertiser, who lives within i walking distance of town, and whoa husband is much from home, is anxious to mcc with a Lady requiring a comfortable Horn i upon reasonable terms,—X„ Post-office, Aucli land.



For saie. TO BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, tbe FREfIHOIi) Of'a HOTEL, now doing a good bus'noss, recently erected in a populous and rapidly extending district,-Apply to Messrs. »amuel Cochrane and Son, or to Mesßrs ; _J : _M I fc J- Mowbray. rR SALE, Two Gordon Setter Pups four months' old ; very cheap.-For par tic liters apply Star Office. IjTuR SALE, a Half-ton "Pile-driving JP Machine -Clark Se Gane, Fortj^eet,__ B/IOR SALE, near Mount Eden, a new B? House, containing five rooms ; wed finished throughout; scullery, and water laid on; large allotment; good garden. Price, fc/su. —Apply, " C.A. J.," Star Office. . FOR SALE, the Stock and Good-will of a Tobacconist's Shop, doing a good busi ness.-Apply to Messrs. J. M. & T. Mowbray. In OR SALE, a Buggy Horse, guaranteed ! staunch and quiet, so that lady can drive. —Apply at Star. . TfOK SALE—A Bargain.—A Superior Jj Piano (nearly new), in Rosewood Case, by Ohallen and Hodgson; on view at Kady b Music Warehouse. ___ O/iOK SALE, Valuable Freehold Building JD Ground, Devonport, North Shore, con sisting of 620 feet frontage to the main road by 270 feet. Will bo sold a bargain, owner re quiring the cash.-Apply to George Slbbln, 7, yuoen-Btreet fPi\ AUCKLAND GAS SHARES for OVK Sale at £10 lOs.-Applyto C.William son, Land and Eatato Agent, Vulcan Lane. _ "M OTICE—To Young Sportsmen.—For i i^j Sale, Mr. H. Wrlght'3 Cross-country Bay Cob, a very active and certain .umber ap to 10at); may bo seen at Dr. Wrights, Parnell. m7)n"CASH, Balance as agreed—House ot/ xv of 1 roomß, with verandah, stables, coach-houses, tank, well, &C^ and allotment 38 x 81.6. Bituated in a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Post Offl.e.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. jPbZ^-TWO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing 3rf • oyj a good business, and let at good , rentals, splendidly situated on a corner allot ment, 33 x 100 feet.-s. Vaile, Houbo and Land Affent, Shortland-street. SA On-aUPKRIOR UUALITY FAttM, con- Xi-V_\) taining 10 acres of rich volcanic land all in grass, good House ot 5 rooms, Btable, cow shed, &o„ plenty of water, 1. miles from railway Btation. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-Btreet. , V?T _;S. PER FOOT.-Building Allotments, SOL D x 128 feet, situated at Ponsonby. It desired the whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage —a. Vaile, House and .Land . Agent. Shortland-Btreet. oicn CASH, balance at 7i per cent, two -& 10 O jj welling Houses and Shop, in a pnn clpal street. clobo to Queen-street. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?rnrtMSH/balanoe by weekly payments of mO\) iS B each, with 8 per cent interest, Com, fortable House of seven rooms, with Bath-room- Scullory, tank, &c„ and large Garden, fully stocked, with choice fruit trees in full bearing. Prico, £500. Twenty minutes' walk from Post office—S. Vaile, Shortland-street. F" 7}R PALE, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a bußinesß of from £0000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-street. . 4?700 CASH, Balance at 5%-Superior &' uu Farm of 157 acres, conveniently Bituated in one of the best districts, all fenced, in 5 paddocks, and in grass, crop and orchard, all gently undulating land of good quality; House of 6 rooms, with dairy, stable, sheds. Sec, and 32 head of cattle, 2 horses, pigs, dray, farm, implements, &o„ &c. Price for the whole, £1400.-S. Vaile, Land and EBtate Agent, Short and-atreet. _____ inOR IMMEDIATE SALE-A real r Bargaln.-2-story well-finished Building, divided into two oomfortablo dwellings i and 6 rooms respectively; water laid on, well and pump; every convenience; an allotment 40 x 75; Bituated in immediate suburbs; only £365.— J, R. Randeraon, Land Agent. ■j.OR SALE, Farm in the Waikato.—A _V Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; largo market garden, and grass paddock; good House and overy convenience; price, only £210. also, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukokoho, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakurl, Mahurangi, Hoklanga, Waiuku, Opotiki, Sec, Sec, ranging from lis per aore upwards.-D. F. Evans. Kstate Agent, 74, Qaeen-atroet, opposite Bank of jNow Zealand. OR SrtLE.—Ponsonby. — For Imme diate Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, Sec, large garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet frontage to Graco-Btreet, Ponsonby ; the House is well finished, gable ends, bow window, vorandah, and good position; also several Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponsonhy and elßewhere.—Full par ticulars from D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, 71, Queen-streoet, opposite Bank ot NewZoaland._ IPOK SALE, a Good Business. Who r wants it? The proprietor of a Grocery Business in one of the rising Cities in the North Island is desirous of retiring, having realised sufficient out of tho business to live comfortably for tho remainder ot hiß days. Tho premises aro contral, healthy, and convenient in every respect. To persons understanding storekeep ing and the sale of groceries the prosent oppor tunity iB one rarely to be met with. Favourable terms can bo erranged.—For farther particulars apply to Messrs J. O. Pharland and Co., Whole flale CruHgißts, Auckland. TO IKOJSMONGERS.-A Splendid Chance.—An established Business to be disposed of in one of the most flourishing young cities in the North Island. The shop is well Bituated. and in the main street; it is well fitted, a handßome front, and very attractive. The stock is weU bought, and comprises fur nishing and General Ironmongery nil in ex cellent condition. Satisfactory reasons will be given by the proprietor for wishing to sell, and favourable terms are offered.—For further par ticulars apply to Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co,, Wholesale Druggistß, Auckland rp O R SALE, I. Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 rooms, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, wator, tanks, &0., with largo Corner Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of tho Poat-office. S. VAILE. Houbo and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, Ponßonby, a Choice Little Estate of nearly five acres, garden, paddock, Sec, on which thore ia erected a good seven-roomed House, and large pantry and out-buildings. This property is beautifully Bituated, over looking the Upper Harbour, in tho rapidly rising Buburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent, 74. Queen-street FOR SALE, Splendid Suburban Res. dence, with four acres of very good land. FOR SALE, House of seven rooms, wash house, &c„ Manukau Road, Parnell; price, low. FOR SALIC, Cheap, a Profitable Business in town; a good chance for a working man with £250 and a Blight knowledge ot mechanics; the present proprietor retiring to the country. For particulars of the above, apply to J. F. STEWART, House, Land and Commission Agent, High-street, FOR IMMEDIATE &aj_j_, cneap, and terms easy, a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering tou and Kep pie-streets. Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 10!feot frontage to Uppor Queen street by a depth 0t;156 feot.-Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent, Fort-street. Xji OR SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrovk Estatk, Situated In EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's, For:nartiou!arfl apply to P CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. xn o it Sale, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS I Cheap Building Allotments ! I Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Sprlng-Btreet I Pontonby, in good position, 20s per foot , Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfield, £25 pei lot; Wallace-street, 30s per foot: Grace-street . 20s per foot: Milford-street, 20s per foot King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Come: Building Allotment for £100. King-Btreet, nea the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft _ 37f frontage. Also, other cheap properties, such a Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall ■ corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pre pertles for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. Full particulars from D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street mo INTENDING SETTLERS FOB SALE, at _Utaeaw_, Hick's Ba_ ' Sixteed Years' Lease of Splendid Run of abou 5 4 019 Acres, with improvements, consisting o Six-roomed House, Woolshed42 x 17 ; Shearing Drafting, and Stock Yards; 400 acres divide* by wire fencing into three paddocks, laid dowi in English grasses, and 1,500 acres bush fenced ' All improvements made within last five yeare , Yearly rental, £150 Prico, £450. Matakawa is eaßily accessible from Auck 1 land. 1b one of the loveliest placsß on tho coast and is the key to an unlimited tract oi country which may bo added if purchaser wißhes, am is a bargain well worthy the attention of in tending settlers, , Applyto HUTCHINSON & GORDON, Queen-street. 1 ___________________________________________ THE "COROMANDEL MAIL CONTAINS THE! i Latest and Most Reliable Infokmatioj I Respecting tho TIKI and COROMANDEL GOLDFIELDS, ' Parties desirous of securing copies of th I above should give in their names at once to th i- Auckland Agent—Mr. X, Wayte. Booksellei i Queen-street. Arrangements are now complete for a regula f delivery every Saturday morning. t J. H. WITHEFORD. i, Coromandel, March 2?, 1881. y _ — ; '/COROMANDEL -jl/T AIL, o ' " it ADVERTISEMENTS for the abovo Journt ? PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, m&y be left I the Office of the Auckland Evening Star.



I Corporation Notices. _mßr /^JITY OF AUCKLAND. LICENSES FOR BILLIARD AND BAGATELLE KOOMS, BOWLING AND SKITTLE ALLEYS, THEATRES, PUBLIC HALLS, AND PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT. Notice is hereby given that all Licenses for the above, expiring on the 30th instant, require to be renewed on or beforo that date, in termi of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, 11 April, 1-81. nnY OF A UCKLAND. FIXING LEVELS. It Is hereby notified that it is tho intention of the City Council of Auckland to Fix tho Levels Cf CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET WEST (Between Nelson-street and the foot of Victoria street West, Freeman's Bay). Plans may be seen in the City Surveyor's Offlco, Queen-street, Auckland, and all persons interested therein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard by the City Council at a Meeting to be held on THURSDAY, May sth, 1881. All objections must be made in writing, addressed to the Counoil, and sent to them not less than ten days before tho day appointed on which to hear objections. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, March 25,1881. niTY OF AUCKLAND. KERBING AND CHANNELLING FORT AND SYMONDS-STREETS. The City Council will receive Separate Tenders, until 4.30 of THURSDAY, the 21st instant, for Worka as above, In terms of specifications and conditions at the Offlco of tho City Surveyor, Canada Buildinga, Queen street. '1 he Council do not bind themselves to accept any tendor. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. FHILIPS, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office, April 12,1881. Volunteer -Notices. J%fT O BSON CORPS. T The Social Gathering in connection l with tho abovs will take place on f EASTHH TUESDAY. Tickets may be had of any of the Members of the Committee, or at Mr Flynn's, Stationer. W. JENNINGS, Beoretary, Educational a UCKLAND COLLEGE AND _f\_ GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Second Quarter, 1881, will oommence on MONDAY, the 25th instant, at 9.30 o'clock, when the Treasurer will attend to rec_ive the Fees for the Current Quarter. JOHN JAME3, Secretary. R. GORDON GOOCH'S SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences WEDNESDAY Evening, 20th Instant, in Schoolroom, rear of Supreme New Elementary Class, 7 till 8; fee, £1 Is. Advanced Class, 8 till 0 ; fee, new members, 10s 6d. Names received at Milner's Musio Warehouse, VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. j_\ Peter Mason, B.A. The Second Quarter will begin on WEDNES DAY, the 20th instant. Candidates prepared for Civil Service and Law Examination. EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, ONEHUNGA ROAD. Mks. Lewis' Pupils will Reassemble NEXT WEDNESDAY MORNING, 20th instant. Public Notices, rr\ O FARMERS. GUANO! Having Purchased the Guano ex East Lothian, about FOUR HUNDRED TONS, wo intend Selling the same at a Lower Rato than ever any Manure has been offered in Auckland. W. & G. WINSTONE. A great saving will be effected by sending orders at once, so as to get it direct from the Ship. PEOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES! PEOPLE MUST HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES 1! PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES!!! OF Pat Me a Visit— Joseph Williams, THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR. VIOTOBIA-STBBET. acknowledged to be the cheapest House in Town. Bf VISITING ME YOU SAVE 78. 6d. IN THE POUND. TROUSERS, from 10s 6d TWEED SUITS, from £2 10s. THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND FIT GUARANTEED pUiiE ASSAM mEA, 3s. $ & W.S. COLLINS, PARNELL TEA AND COFFEE WARE HOUSE AND FAMILY GROCERY, PARNELL. THE SINGBULLI AND MURMAH TEA CO. (LIMITED), DARJEELING,, Received the Highest Awards of Merit for theh Teas at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81. The undersigned thanks his increasing patroni • for their oontinuod confidence and patronage and has much pleasure in being able to inforn them that ho has received a shipment of tbe above Company's Darjeeling Pekoo Souohons Teas. In the cup they are rich, strong, and > fragrant, and lit for the most delicate palate, : Price, pure, 2s lOd per lb, ' FREDK WHITEHEAD, » Tea Importer, ; Terms Cash. Victoria-street. r —— t j T)RIME " " QALT "DUTTER, from the BEST DAIRIES, J.Od. tf lb { REW'S f Victoria and Albert '• STREETS. a ■ ' ' i*l A lO £100° LENT on Buildini '• 36. L " Society principles, or on other term to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negc :" tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourtl '> page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposits i for Investment. —C. Williamson. Land 1 Estate, and Financial Aeent, Vulcan Lane. LADIES' Rink Hats, from 6s ; Child do., Is 9d; Umbrellas, from Is lis; Co: turnes, lesß than cost; Childs'S. Lace Boots, 11 13, from Is 6d; Lnderclothing, Sec— Mrs Whit. • head. Milliner. Newton. T& H. COOKK, 67, QUEEN-STREET, hay • on sale one of the Largest Stocks o " Furniture and Bkddino in the Colony. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUKKN-S I'RBKT, hay • just opened some New Patterns i Tapestry and Brussels Carpets. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, en . ploying Machinery in their Manufactory are able to supply Furnitureat lowest rates Q IT. ,& H. CO"OKEr677 QUEEN-STREET, hay ° __.» on sale a larga assortment of Cani . skated Chairs, English, American, andAu ' trian Bentwood. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREKT, ha. • lately received a shipment of Superii Gilt Chimney Glasses. T& H. COOKK. 67, QUEEN-STREK' . GUARANTEE THE QUALITY Of all Bed _ Mattresses, Bo__ter_, and Pillows sold at the Establishment. ," rp & H. COOKK, 67. QUEEN-STREK JL ■ Deliver all Goods free of charge within radius of three miles. ,i m & 11. COOKE. 67, UUKKN-STRKKT, gi 1. a DI-COUNT of FIVE PER CENT, t 1 CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDIN at time of ordor or delivery of Goods.



Amusemenra. T ORNE-STREET HALL. TO.NIGHT 1~~ TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT ! AND TO-MORROW NIGHT (TUESDAY). TO-MORROW NIGHT (TUESDAY). , DEAN'S MINSTRELS AND BALL. DfiAN'S MINSTRELS AND BALL. DEAN'S MINSTRELS AND BALL. DEAN'S MINSTRELS AND BALL. MONSTER PROGRAMMES, MONSTEII PROGRAMMES. BE SURE AND DON'T MISS IT. Admisßlon-3s, 2a, Ib. Overture at 8. HORACE DEAN, Manager. "PIONEER LODGE, No. 1, 1.0. G.T. Tho Re-opening of tho Lodge-room (the Tem perance Hall, which hn_ been neatly docorated) will bo celebrated by a Public SOIREE AND ENTERTAINMENT, to take place in THE TEMPERANCE HALL, Albert-street, on TUESDAY, 19rH APRIL. Tickets, Is Cd. Tea at 6.30. Admission to Entertainment alone, Is. Programme. Ode of Welcome Chairman's Address SODg—Mr Brinsden Recitation, " Local Temperance "-Mr Bell Glee-Mr Frith and family Address—Mr Griffith Song—Miss Marson Recitation—Mr Princo Pianoforte Selection-Miss Goodacre Glee—Mr Frith and family RcadlDg—Mr Eutrioan Song-Mr Bell Address—Mr G. Hemus Glee-Mr Frith and family , Recitation—Mr MeDermott Song—Mies Marson And others if time should permit. National Anthem, Liost and Found. LOST, between H. Watts's and Beres ford-street School, small Leather Purse, containing two half sovereigns and some silver. Tho owner is poor man.—Finder will be re warded by leaving came at St__R office, or Harry Watts's, Pitt-atreut, OST, between Parnell and Ponsonby, a Gentleman's Gold Scarf Ring with pearl.— Finder rewarded on returning it to Mrlsidor Alexander, Jeweller, Queen-street. OST or Stolen, three Lambs and one Sheep. Tar brand on top of head,—Five shillings reward will be paid to any one return ing them[to Mr. Cleghorn, Epsom. OST, on Friday, 9th, Scotch Terrier Pup Slut, ears and tail out short.—Tho flnaer will be rewarded on leaving it at S. J. Edmond's, Fort-street, FOuNO, Gold Pin with a Lace Veil.— Owner can have same by applying at thla office. Board ana itesiaence. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence within three minutes' walk from Queen street, where no other lodgers are kept, with use of sitting-room; situation retired, and terms strictly moderate.—Apply in first instance to Mra James, Grocer, Wakefield-street. OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL", HOB3ON-STREET. Board and Lodging _..20s. por Week single Room : 255. „ YOHnG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUEEN-STREET ■ • Open dally from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. • Koirding-housa for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. , ,_...!_, Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with tbe Institute. , .'_ Ecclesiastical. ,7 TNDUCTION SERVICES. Tho Presbytery of Auckland will meet TO DAY, the 18th April, in the Presbyterian Church, Onehunga, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of inducting the Rev. James Bruck to the Pastoral Charge of Onehunga and Mangere. A Ti_A MS.ETING will be held in the even ing, at 6 o'clock, when addresses will be delivered by Clergymen and Friends. Music by tho Choir. Tickets, Is 6d; Juveniles, Is; may be had of Messrs. Whyte, Stevenson, Adams, Robb, or any Member of Committee. A 'liuß will leave lor Auckland after the Soiree. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL. THE ANNIVERSARY SOIREE will be held TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, In tho ... . ~ Lower School Room, Tea on the Tables at Half-past Six. After which a Public Meeting will be held in the Church. The Revs. Hodgson, Isitt, and other Ministers and Friends will deliver ad dresses. Musical Seleotions by Church and Sunday School Choirß. C CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY / SCHOOL. NEW NORTH ROAD. ANNIVERSARY. On THURSDAY a PUBLIO TEA MEETING will take place, after which Speeohes and Music. Tea on tables at 6 30. Tickets, 1b 6d. NNIVERSARY OF THE FRANK LIN ROAD SUNDAY-SCHOOL. On TUESDAY tho Annnal Tea Meeting will bo held. Tea at 6.30; after tea a. Public* Meeting, to bo addressed by ministers and friends. Recitatiuns by the Children, and , Selections of Music by the Choir. Tickets, Is 6d each. Children's Tea on Wednesday at 5.30; in con sequence of which the Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars will meet on Thursday. C.T. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, O NORTHCOTE. SOIREE AND CONCERT AT NORTHCOTE HALL. ON THURSDAY, 21st APRIL.' Tea on the table at 6.30 p.m. To be followed by a Musical Programme, in terspersed with Readings. Leading Auckland Amateurs will take part in tho concert. Boat from Auckland, 5.10 p.m.; boat to Auck land and Devonport at 11 p.m. Tickets, 2s each; Children, Is. Proceeds to be given to the Orjan Fund. Tickets to be had at Mr. Duder's, Devonport; Mr. Major's, Queen atreet Wharf; and Mr. Baker's, Ferry ticket office. Flour MiUs. Jjf O T 1 0.. _ .jjj , I have added a third Brand to my already well-known Brands of Flour, whioh. in future, will be known as " Silk Dressed," and is equal to any Southern Floor. The price tor this! Brand is £10 in sacks, £10 10s in 100*8, £11 in fiO's. W A ITEM AT A FLOUR MILLS PRICES CURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. '100's. tVi. £ a d. £8. d. £ b.A. . Fine Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 11 0 0 1110 0 12 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 11 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 12 0 0 1210 0 13 0 0 3 Sharps, per ton ..500 — — > Bran, per ton 5 0 0 — — |„>; 1 The above prices include sacks and bags. > Sacks and bags cot returnable. • Cabin BlbouUs, £17 per ton; cases, 2s Cd each. Also, a large assortment of i. anoy Biscuits Price List on application. TERMS: CABH. , ', I Office : 35, Qneon-street, Auckland, . £ BthMarch, 1881. . ■■•' ...u JOHN LAMB. C~AI T V FLO U R MILLS ) SHORTLAND-STREET. The Undersigned, having made extensive, purchases of the Best Auckland and Southern Wheats, beg to draw special attention to their ANCHOR BRAND ' FAMILY FLOUR. They venture to assert tMB well-known Brand" is superior to any Southorn Flour imported, and fearlessly recommend it to all Householders re . quiring a First-claes Pastry Flour. 'p \\ ASK FOR BYCEOFT'S ANCHOR BRAND,' y. Per ton.! h Sacks £11 0 0 d Hundreds 1110 0 I. s.'s 12 0 0 2o's .. .. - .. 12 7 8 J. BYCROFT & CO. s April 6th, 1881. j- — _____ 0 fWTY FLOUR MILLS ANM '■■ X.' BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 14, ISSS. c Wo beg to advise yon Ithac our Prioes from f date are as under: Sacks. lOOlbs. EOlba. " Superfine Silk Dressed Flour— ° £ B.d. £ B .d. £ B .d. n Anchor Brand,ton.. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 0 _ Baker's Extra, ton.. 12 0 0 — — l- Bharps, per ton .. — — 5 0 0 y, Bran, per ton .. — — 5 0 0 t. Sacks and Bags included. - Cabin Bread, £17 per ton; cases, 2s 6d. _, We are yours truly, £ T. BYCROFT & CO., - r a .HOKNTOiN, SMITH, AIMD I. IRTH'S £ JL PRICKS CURRENT (Wholesale). __ Subjoct to alteration without notice. _ T, Sacks. !_(._. «fs. Is, Crown Brand Flour £a. d. £s. d.£s.a sir pertou .. . .. 12 0 0 1210 013 0 0 T.S.&_. Cantoiuury _......„„» V Flour, per ton .. 11 00U100 12 0 0 l» Sharps, per ton ..500 .. _. la Bran, per ton .. ~500 .. „ Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel, ye The above prices Include sacks and bass > saekß or - and bags not returnable, f(j Terms: Cash, . Auckland, Bth March 1831, . ■