The following geutlcmcn were appointed a sub-committee to report on the matter: — Tho Mayor, Councillors Aickcn, Crowther, and Wadnel. N0T1033 of Motion.—Councillor Wad del moved, "That all past resolutions of the Council from Ist Jiinnary, 1879, whether arrived at by motion, petition,or otherwise, Which may be taken as forming a precedent for the future action of the Council, be copied into a book and laid on the table, for the information of the Councillors." His object for moving this resolution was that no difficulty might be experienced in future regarding precedents.—Councillor Aickin seconded.—Carried. Sewerage.—Councillor Moutaguemoved " That on the arrival of information that the loan for £14,000 was floated in London, the Surveyor bo instructed to prepare estimates for the exlension ot ihe main sewer to those streets where it is not nt present laid."—Coun cillor Thompson moved, as an amend ment, " That the Surveyor be requested to report generally as to the continuance of the main s<ewer, and indicating when it was most required.—Councillor Montague ac cepted the amendment, Councillor Fleming sccouded, and the motion was carried.

This concluded tho business,

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

{BY TKLKGKAPH, OWN COUKESPONDKNT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. DESPATCHES BY THE MAIL. Tim Government have received several des patches from tho Agent-General by the San Francisco mail, mostly, however, relating to matters connected with the assumption of office by the new Agent-General, Sir Dillon Bell, There is nothing of public interest in the despatches.

TEE DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER

No news has been received aa to the fate of the Deceased Wife's Sister Marriage Act, which was restrved for Koyal pleaaure; but owing to admitted defects in tho measure as finally passed in the Assembly it is not anticipated that it will receive Itoyal absent, which has now been intimated to most of the other Acts passed last session.

Native Affairs are quiet. Colonel Koberts continues to progress favourably. Major Atkinson returns to Wellington by the Stella to-morrow.

A FRIGHTFUL FIRE AT SEA.

Sixty-four Persons Killed.

INTSLLIOENCE of a fearful disaster that occurred in December in Japanese waters was received at Plymouth last evening. The steamship Tnyokuni Mam has been burnt ova voyage from Osaka to Shimono ecki, and sixty-four persous have porished. Tho Hiogo " News :I has tho followiug respecting the affair : — ''The owner and a large number of pas senger* wero on board, and everything presaged a pleasant run. While the steamer was crossing the ldzuminada an alarm of fire was raised. Terrible confusion at once ensued, and as the conflagration wa? in the coal-bunkers nothing could bs done to extinguish ic. The vessel was without pumps or any other appliance useful for such a purpose. It is hardly credible, but we are assured the steamer was so ill-provided that only three of the ordinary buckets used for washing tlie decks could be found. The solitary boat was made fast over the position of the fire, and could not be cleared away, so that the wretched passengers were without auy means of escape, life-buoys not even being part of the vessel's equipment. Owing to the heat below it was impossible to get at the engines to stop them, and the flames soon reaching the boilers caused the steamer to be propelled through the water at terrific speed. Some of the crew mau aged to get forward and let go au anchor, in the hope that it would impede her pro gress through the water, but the effect was almost imperceptible. By tbh time the burning ship was only some twenty miles from land, and the Tokio Mam could be eeen coming up to the assistance of those on board. It is certain that if at this time the Toyokuni Maru could have been stopped, all or nearly all the people on board would have been saved. But the vessel sped on, the flames drove the unfortunate passengers aft, and they in the Tokio Maru could see them, men, women, and children, throwing themselves overboard to escape the more painful death inevitable by re maining iv the burning ship. The excite ment on the Tokio Maru was intense, and it must have been a fearful sight to witness these poor creatures perishing. At length, owing, it is supposed, to the intense heat Injuring some portion of tha machinery, the Toyokuni Maru suddenly stopped, and the pursuing steamer was enabled to close up. A boat was immediately lowered and rowed as near the buraingjship as the llamns would allow. Eighteen men wore found to be hanging over the vessel s side, clinging to ropes, and wero taken on board tbe Tokio Maru, with the exception of one, the purser, who insisted upon going to his native place in a small fishing boat which came up at that time. The eighteen were the sole survivors ot eighty-two people, who, a few hours previously, were anticipating a speedy return to friends, relative?, parents, or children. The owner and captain of the Toyokuni Maru have both perished, and therefore we refrain from commenting upon their conduct, but we assert that this frightful calamity demands from the Go vernment rigid inquiry."—"London Times," February 3rd.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(To the Editor.)

He PANUITANGATKNKI,--Kinga Pakeha Maori, kia rongo koutou itaku whakaaro, itate tumuaki i whaka ritea c to Koro, monga Maori c haere ana ki Marika ki Ingarangi, Kinga wahi katoa c hiabia ai c to Koro, kite haere. Kuapai katoa matou kite haere, irunga inga likanga kua oti tewhakari te noto matou haere irunga i te tono etc Koro. Kei c te Koro ngamea katou i ata whaka ritea eia moana tangata, Itouo a ate Koro kia haere.—Penkha Kawiei, He Tamaiti liangatiri o Ngati paua.

[TRANSLATION.]

NOTICE TO ALL PAKEHA MAORIS.

Listen all of you to my idea—of tho head of those who have agreed of the Maoris who are going to America or to Eng land, or to any other part that Mr Cole wishes. We are all satisfied to go and have agreed to tho explanations given ; we are satisfied with Mr Cole's request, and we understand that he will provide for our re quirements.—(Signed) Peneiia Kewiiu, young chief of the Ngatipaua tribe.

CRICKET MATCHES.

A match will be played to-morrow in the Domain hollow between the Young Auckland Second iileven and Collingwood C.C.

United v. Alpha.—A match will be played in the Domain (No. 1 wicket) be tween the above clubs at 2.30. p.m. sharp. Players are requested to be punctual. United (Second Eleven): -Messrs Thwaite?, Harrington, Johnson, Shore, McCormick, George Buckle, Grant, Done, Jervis and Edwards. Alpha :-Messrs Jackson, Dewar, Brown, Cooper, Hay, Kilpatrick, McDermott. Edmiston, Crancb. White, aud Frost.

The return match A. Clark and Sons v. W. McArthur and Co, will be played on Wo 5 wicket. The following are the teams : —A. C. and sons, A. C. Clark, J. C. Macky.Rees.Robinson, Walker, McGechie, Colgan, Brown, Reid, Gilchriat and Ander son" W. McA. and Co, Woolame, Nolan, Woods, (2), Taylor, Tilbot, Brown, Beaven, Lewis, Banbury and F. Mitchel. A cricket match will be played at Otahuhu to-morrow between Ist Eleven Civil Service and Otahuhu. The followiDg play for Civil Service :—Mumford, Irvine, Mitford, Howe, Williamson, Heighway, Swanson, Bishop, Hatnlin, Canavan, and E. Greatbatch. Drag will leave Post Ofb.ce at 1 p.m. sharp. A cricket match will be played at the Whau to-morrow between the Whau and 2nd Eleven Civil Service. The following are the teams :—Whau : Archibald, King, Buchanan, Bollard, Clayton, Brett (Capt.), Hill McDermott, Stewart, Sedgewick, Walker, Wallace, and Houley. Civil Service: Somers, Goldsbro', Bourko, Cole brook, Bloxsome, Henderson, Molloy, Clayton, Marflett, Adnani, Thomas, Kearns and Cheeseman. A drag will lo.we Post Office at 1 p.m. sharp. The second elevens of the West End and Onehunga Ulabs play their deciding match of the season to-morrow afternoon in the Domain. West End : Messrs Waymouth, Wallace Hanna, Banfield, Lewis, Cottar, Chapman, SimniJ, Lumsdea, Berry, and (Jourtayne. Onehunga : Mea.-rs I. latteo, Beavers, Barr, Mahoney, Leahy, Mooney, Jeffrey, Cullou, JacksoD, Howard, auil Bisset. Emergency: Shaldrick.

DESTRUCTIVE CONFLAGRATION.

IRELAND'S TANNERY

BURNT.

Twenty Thousand Pounds Worth of Property Destroyed.

Extensive flrcsliave been very uncommon in Auckland aud outlying districts during (he last few years, and the reputation which Auckland formerly enjoyed,in the South, of being the " city of tires,'1 has almost passed out of memory. This result has been princi pally brought about by the splendid water supply available for extinguishing purpoos, and the fact that the wooden shanties which iv bygone years served to adorn our principal thoroughfares, and to afl'ord fuel for the devouring clement, have now given place to substantial edifices of a loss com bustible nature. We cannot, however, ex pect complete immunity irom these coulla gratious, which make bucli serious inioaus iuto the profits of insurance compauies. One of the largest and ino^t destructive fires which it has beeu our lot to chronicle occurred at an early hour this morning, but in this instance the scene was some distance outsido the city and not within the boundary, as is usually the case.

The Alarm,

Tho first intimation given of it iv town was by the lire alarms. It was then shortly after one o'clock this morning, but notwithstanding the unseasonable hour, a considerable number of citizens, wlio.se peaceful slumbers had been disturbed, turned out in order to witness the cou flngration or lend aasistauce. The Fire Brigade mustered speedily at tho engine house, and the fire-apparatus was brought out ready tor use. The cause of the alarm was a very bright and ominous reflec tion of fire in the south-eastern sky. It was thought by some that the lire was in Newmarket or Keniuera, and a few venturous individuals proceeded out iv that direction. Tile general opinion, and the one which obtained most support amongst experienced people, was that the lire was further out in the country, and consequently it was not considered advisable to send the Eire Brigade so far. It was believed, moreover, that it was merely a bush fire, and the probability of anything more serious was scarcely enter tained for v moment. Mounted-Constable Kelly was dispatched by the Police authorities to ascertain the cause of the ylare, and several otuer persons also pro ceeded out, Meantime, the crowd bad dii persed t'> their various homes.

The Fire at Jfamnure.

Constable Kelly proceeded through t'lo Kyber Pass to Newmarket, but tho (ire theu appeared quite as far oil" as when he left town. It however seemed to be in the direction of Panmure, and on arrival at the Junction, therefore, he turned off in tho direction of Ellerslie. The cou victiou that Paumuie was the scene of the lire was strengthened as he approached nearer, aud when Ellcrslia was reached, his mind was set at rest on the point. At the same time, it became apparent that the fire was not connected with bush or furze, but tuat some buildings in the district were being destroyed. What surprised him most was the fact that the glare was even brighter than when he left towu, showing con clusively that tho outbreak was a very serious one. After half-au-hour's hard riding, the constable arrived at the spot, and found that

Ireland's Tannery was in Flames. The greater portion of it was burnt down completely, while iv other places the devouring element was still engaged iv the work ot devastation. There were about one hundred persons gathered round, aud of this number about eighty consisted of the hands who had been employed in tho tannery. There did not ap pear to be any people from Pauniare village, and probably no alarm had been raised there. Ot course, nothiug could be done by the men to save the build ings, but they had assisted to recover small articles of special value. At tho time of the constable's arrival, viz., three o'clock, the buildings had fallen in, but the goods stored ill them were blazing fiercely. '1 here were nearly four thousand gallons of cod oil stored in tanks, and every few minutes one of these vessels would explode with a loud report and the flames shoot up. iito the air a distance of about three hun dred feet, illuminating the whole sur rounding neighbourhood very brilliantly. The contents of the storine sheds were ap parently of a very wmbuatiblo nature, for they blazed on steadily, and it was not till nearly daybreak that the flames had sub sided. Appearance of the Ruins. The tcene then presented was a most de pressing and gloomy one. The spot which on the previous day was covered with large buildings wherein a most important industry had been carried on, was now simply a.pile of smoking aud blacked ruins. There was a very strong smell of burnt leather, and it was appar ent from the appearance of the debris that a very larye quantity of valu able stock had been amongst the property consumed by the flames. The tanks which had contained the cod oil were all bursted, and some of them bent and twisted iv a most peculiar manner by the intense heat. The property Destroyed.

Tho report furnished by Constable Kelly states that the estimated loss, according to the information supplied to him by Mr Ireland, was £20,000. The total insurances only cover a third of that amount, and should the estimate be correct, Messrs Ireland must be heavy losers. The whole block of tannery buildings, numbering seven, were swept away by the fire. The space covered by the sheds was about an acre and a half or two acres. The work men's cottages, Mr Kay's (foreman) house, and the private residence were not burnt, and a small detached shed, in which was stored about £1000 worth of leather, also escaped. Messrs Ireland's tannery business is said to have been the largest in the Aus tralasian colonies, and the outbuildings were, therefore, large, and, as might have been expected, contained a large quantity of leather and other materials used in tan ning. They were constructed of wood, with the exception of one, whnh was of stone. Only recently, some additious and ex tensions were made to the tannery premises, involving some considerable outlay. Amongst the goods stored in the sheds, and which were consequently destroyed, were 6000 aides leather, 18 bales basil, 600 calves' skins, 3600 hides, 300 tons bark, and 3600 gallons cod oil. Mr Kay's Statement.

Mr Koger Kay, who has been in the em ploy of Messrs Ireland as foreman of the tannery, mado the following statement re garding tho occurrence): —About 9 pm last night I visiSTd the tannery, going into all the different sheds. I found everything correct, and there was no sign of fire. After that, I went to bed. I was awakened about midnight, when j observed a bright glare through my window, which overlooks the tannery. I immediately got up, and without waiting to dress, went outside, Seeing one of the buildings to be on fire, I rang the firebell, which was close to ray house. All hands turned out at once. My house is 'about eighty yards from the tan nery. When I first observed that the tan nery waa on fire, the flames were eight feet above the roof of one of the centre builhings which coutained leather. The flames spread rapidly, and the endeavours made to extinguish them proved futile. Everything in the buildings that caught fire was des troyed with tho exception of a few hides and several office booka.

I he foreman sent some of tho men to call Mr Ireland immediately after the outbreak, but he was not informed of it until 1.308 a.m., or more thau an hour afterwards. Cause of the lire.

Nothine has yet been discovered regard iDg the origin or cause of the fire, and the whole affiir 13 envelopedin mystery. It is not believed that it was accidental, and both Mr Ireland and the foreman gave it as their opinion that the place was set on fire by some person unknown. This im pression was stated to the constable in the course of conversation. Mr Ireland, how ever, stated that he bad no grounds for sus pecting any persons of having committed the incendiarism. Insurances ami Losses. The tannery buildings and stock were Insured in the New Zealand office for about £7,600J but more than one-half of this amount was re-insured in other offices. Ihe nett loss of each office has been approxi mately estimated as follows : —

Now Zealand £3,500 Union £700 Standard £350 National £350 Transatlantic £8"0 Victoria £300 North British £700 The North British End Mercantile had a policy of £1,000 from the New Zealand, but it is expected that the loss will not exceed £700.

Tho following will play for Devonport in their return match with Carlton to-morrow: Wynyird (3), Sibbin (3), Sims, McLean, Dartley, Colgan, and Webster.

"DARK RIDING" AT PAN MURE.

Disqualification of Golden Croivn, Owner and Jockey.

The alleged "dark riding" of Golden Crown in the Panmure Handicap at the races "held in that district recently, was considered at a meeting of the stewards of the Auckland Kacing Club to-day. There were present: Cap tain Walmsley (in the chair), Messrs S. Morrin, Banks, A. E. Wbitaker, Hammond, and Kirk wood. The meeting haviug he;ud the statements of Messrs Byers, Menziee, Donnelly, and Lyons, agreed to disqualify tho horse Golden Crown, the owner Mr Byera, and tbo jockey, who is a eon of the owner, tor ever, from takiug part in any race in connection with the Auckland Kacing Club, or on any course where the rules of the Club are in force.

CONCERT AND LECTURE AT REMUERA.

Last evening a crowded and fashionable audience swelled tho rank and file of the Usual multitudinous cluster of youthful demoiselles, who, under the able coaching of Mrs Harding, preserved that silence which is so golden, whilst Mr Smallfield 1 dabbled in Heathen Mythology the Pygma lion and Galatea of dusty bygone sycles, the Laws of the Medes aud Persians, the Kings aud Notabilities of the age where Sanscrit love was the profession of tho scribe, and oriental trappiugs went hand-in-haud with superstition. Tho unaffected at once chatty and self-instructive manner in which Mr Smalllield dealt with the sophistry of the soothsayer, tho ipae dixit of Antinoue, tlio (home of Sophocles, where nothing but quaint saws, from the fertile brain of the astrologer aud seductive scenic plays, were the intellectual mouthpiece of the people, their standard, cud, and aim. The vocal ellbrts of the scholars during the well • provided interims were mo.it refreshing ; so were tho two songs of Mr Morgan, of St. Marks', who re dressed the ''Skipper and his Hoy," that old favourite, with all the ardour of the Colero which stimulates theso old English ballads at the St. James's Hall concerts. His second contribution, "I'm King of the Forest Glade," requires a lot of singing to be done well, and tUo friend and counsellor of youth had plenty in hand throughout tho three verses. Miss Kinsella possesses a nice appassionato drawinc-room voice, and her latest performance in public seemed to give tho visitors uudcuiable satisfaction. Several choice readings completed the pro gramme, and Kemuora again witnessed another delightful "small and early."

AGRICULTURAL AND PAS TORAL ASSOCIATION.

TllK aunual meeting of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Associatiou took place this aftcrnoou in the ollice, Queen street, Mr Joliu Lamb prcsidiug. Thirteeu other members were present The following repurt was presouted : — Gentlemen,—We have much pleasure in congratulating our members ou the continu ing prosperity of our Association. The statements of icceipts aid expenditure, and of assets aud liabilities, show that the surplus ou 31st March is £2H greater thuu it was a year ago. This satisfactory result in the more gratifying when we consider that iv order to meet the exigencies of a two days'show itwasuecessarytoenotstalls utalla for bulls and stallions, besides the cost of a building suitable for the Horticul tural Exhibition. Our second horse parade was held in the early spring. The question whether it would not be better to hold it a mouth later in futuro is worthy of cousidera. tion. The number of horses exhibited this year was greater than last, and the quality vciy superior. The exhibits of cattle wero fewer this year ia consequence of the prevelance of pleuro-pneumouia in the Waikaio district, but the bigh character of our stock was well uiaiutamcd by those exhibited. Tho entries of implements, cariiagea aud industrial products, and of articles of general utility, showed a large iucreuso in ihu class of exhibits, which will doubtless continue from accommoda tion piovided, Although a suitable build ing for the Hoiticultuial Exhilihiou has becu erected, the success of this department was not so complete as we looked for. Tho wisdom of holding a two days' show has been amply proved, and appears to have been favourably received by the public, tho attendance, baying been larger than at any previous one. The Committee wish to record in this re port its sense of obligation to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany, for their valuable Silver Cup, which it presented us a prize for sheep. The members will see by an examination of tl o statement of receipts and expenditure dur ing the past year, that with increased labour in producing increased income, the strictest economy lias been exercised, the result being the improvement of position mentioned in tho first paragraph of this re port. 'lhe balance-sheet showed that the receipts for the past year had amounted to £134213s lid, and tho expenditure to £1324 16s lid, leaving a balance of £17 17s in hand. A statement of assets and liabilities was also read.

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said that in many ways ho had received proof of the fact that the Society was exercising a large amount of good in turning attention to the resources and agricultural advantages of the province. It was one of those means which could not fail to facili tate the advancement of any country, and it thereforo behoved all settlers having their interests properly at heart to aid and assist it in every possible way. The wheat had been noticeably free from sprout for this as for the last eighteen aud the crops generally were good. Sir Lamb concluded his re marks by suggesting that a copy of the report should be transmitted to overy road board in the Provincial district.

The motion was then passed n«m. con. Mr James Dilworth was theu elected JPrc aident, Mr John Lamb Vice-Prcsideut, and Mr McLaugbliu treasurer, while the only change made in the Committee was the election of Messrs Phillips any Gifford in place of Messrs Gordon and Heed, The Chairman having adverted to the fact that some attention had been paid during the year to the feasibility of estab lishing a cheese factory, called upon the Secretary to read a letter -which Mr Thomas Morrin had obtained from an American friend, who gave a concise description of the modus operandi of the Hatonsville cheese factory, in the State of New York. A general discussion ensued, in the course of which the Chairman complained of the average quality of the tmtter offerod for sale ia the Auckland market.

The meoting dissolved, after passing votes of thanks to the Chairman and (Secretary.

AUCKLAND SCHOOL COM MITTEE.

The fortnightly meeting of tbo Auckland School Committee was held last evening. Present:—Messrs W. Gorrie (in the chair), Thwaites, McMaHer, and J. D. Schmidt Resignations. — The following lady teachers resigned thier appointments in order to become students in the Auckland Training College :—Misses Evelyn S. George, pupil teacher, Wellesley - street School; Julio C. N. Bartleman, junior assistant, Wcllealey ■ street ; Jane Ilett Sinclair, assistant teacher, High-street; Mary Ballautinc, junior assistant, Nelson street; Alice Partington Pettitt, proba tioner, Nelson-stroet.

Circular.—A circular was received from the Government stating that the Post master - Geneial was willing to receive for lodgment in any Post Office Savings Bank deposits of penny postage stamps of the value of one shilling when affixed to the cards provided by the department for this purpose. Nelson-street.—The Headmaster re ported that there was no room for any more children in standards 1 and 2.

Ovhr AGE. —Mary Niccol, aged 17, was granted permission to attend tho Wellosley street school.

Bad Attendees.—The master of the Nelson-street school reported that he had been sending had attenders away from time to time and filling their places with others. It was agreed that instructions be issued to masters that room is available at High street and Beresford-street.

TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own correspondent),

IPKR PRESS ASSOCIATION. |

LYTT ELTON, this day. Arrived at Lyttelton, uteamer Wanaka with San Frrncisco mail. DUNEUIN, this day. MOUNT BROWN DIGGINGS. The Frederick Unssil took nearly 100 passengeis for Mount Brown diggings, to-day. Harrison's claim, Bluespur, waßhed up 1,000 ounccß for three months' work. The charge against Pnget, ex-postal clerk, is proceeding at the Police Court. j^J INVEUOaKGILL, this day. THE SOUTHLAND IIEVIBAY. \V. H. ■ Matheson's blacksmith shop, Wyndhaw, was burnt yesterday morniuf;. A large portion of the contents were insured for amounts unknown. The Southland meu attending the Oamaiu Review are: Artillery, GO; liilles, 30; Hussars, 50. This contingent will be joined by 60 from the Lakes District, who leave lure on Thursday night and arrive at Oainaru on Friday mowing.

MINING NEWS.

Mr F. A. White lias received the following reports from the malingers of the respective mines, as under t —

Golden Bbllt.—Since taking chargo of your mine, 1 have carefully inspected all the workings, and for the future develop ment of the mine, 1 would recommend that the following works be carried out:-(l) That a winze be sunk from creek level through to main level on Big Kcef, which would open np a block of ground for stopiuff ou this load. Tim old company have stoped out most of the ground from the creek level, mid obtained several good crushings. hhould thia winze prove payable there will bo a Inrgo quautity of giouud tv stope out.—Specimen .Leader: From this leader tlio old Company has alto had several good erushiugs, and have sloped most of the ground from creek level to uui« face. They also sunk a winze about IS feet below the creek ou this leader, and hud to suspend eiuking on account of the water being too heavy. Some good specimens were taken from this winze. By continuiug main level another 200 feet would biing ua uuder this winze, and would give from CO to GO feet of backs. The cost of driving would be about £1 per foot. 1 consider the commencing of this level a veiy important work. There v a, nice looking leader ruuuing parallel, and about 10 feet to the cast of fcpecimeu Leader from winch some good pruspecis have been taken, but very little work done on it. 1 would recommend that a crushing be taken from this leader, and a crushing from the big reef, say 30 or 40 tons.—Edwin Ninnis.

Aeoiia.— During the week I have been engaged stoping out tliu leader north of the winze, and ace a little gold every day, the lode, however, being very small. in sloping south of the winze, tha leader run out to a mere shell about "0 feet from winze, auU I have put hi a cross-cut about fifty feet south with the buuic result, not buiu« able to find even a traco of the leader, so that further prospecting in that direction is useless. 1 have still a small block between the wiuze aud Bonanza boundary to turn over. I am saving no quartz, except about where I can see gold, as thu coat of fetching it to the battery will he considerable, aud I don't think it advisable to go to any expense in making a road. 1 shall start this week to get down the quartz that 1 have on hand, aud will get them crushed as boou as tho battery is fairly underway.—John Mooke.

(BY THLEGEAni, OWN COKRESPONDKNT).

COROMANDEL, this day,

Ness-STOE Claim (McNcill Brothers).— The shareholders aro occupying the Corby battery with it parcel of about 20 tons obtained from their claim situated on the southern boundary of the I'ride of Tokatca (Joldniiniug Company. The hliow on the plates looks remarkably fine and bus every appearance of exceeding the expectations of (lie lucky shareholders. They will be satis fied if it goes 2ozs. to the ton. Bismarck Co.—The rise from the No. 7 level i.s now up '22 feet. Baheett's Claim.—Stuff from this claim is bagged up ready for carting in to the battery. TIEItNAN'B is to tbo fore again. They broke down a portion of the reef in the lower level showing gold very freely. Goldun Pah. —The intermediate: level East is looking very well.

MR. J.W. WALKER AND THE KURANUI MINE.

To tho Shareholders, ivuramil Hill United

Company, Limited.

Gentlemen,—With a view ot setting certain shareholders right on eomo mutton), about which thcro seems to bo considerable want of oorrect information, I vonturo to lay bofore you the following :—I am charged with being an unsuccessful ininu manager. My answer is, that sino3 I hart) been on tho Thames, I have been eminently successful (my Australian succesi is a matter beyond qnestion, and need bo no further mentioned here), It will bo admitted that all tho runs of gold on and near our spur came to a full stop at tho poa level, and to that depth a'l tho companies of which tho Kuranui Hill United is now composed had already worked their respective claims, provious to my taking char«o. During the oloven (11) years of my management, tho ODorations above Bea levol have been meroly a gleaning of remnants, but, notwithstanding, I have uncarthod from theso old claims, in that time, 41,453 ounces of gold. This includos tho gold won by tribu ters, as well as .'that by tho company's wngea men. In Boarch of fresh floors of pnyablo ground at deeper levels, wo have driven on veins and cross-cuts at No. 1 levol 1,600 foot; at N 0.2 level, I,62ofeet; at No. 3 level, 2.252 feet; at No. 4 level, 328 feet; and at the 640fcot level, 2,428 feet: in all 8.1&S feot. The whole of this opening work, where neceSßßry, has heon securely timbered. That at Nos. 3, i, and 610 levels was carried out nndor great dililcultics, Involving heavy coats, and at no ordinary risk to the mou from g»s. Add to those costs our contribution to the Pumping Association, and you will form some idea of where and *>ow your money has boen spent in proepeoting tha deep ground. It wo have failed to oommand success, wo have at least doserved it. It is no comfort that a'l our neighbouring claims are co far in similar bad case. Itecont workings in the Cale donian Company.howevor, indicate a favourable change at the 3til) lovel, and as the underlay of their find will enter our ground very soon, it also immediately concerns in. Full informa tion and plans In regard to this matter are in Mr Siodart's hands. Comparing the avorages per ton crushed by tho tributers with tlio company's crushing, observe that my roport states that 700 tons from large lodes (Oddfellows' and Barry'sl had been crushed for tho low average of fidwu. por ton. Those lodes could not have been workodby tributors on any term*, and were only followed by me in hopo of finding heavy deposits similar to those met with in kindred formations by tho Moanataiari, Cale donian, and Alburnia Companies, as further accounting in tho same direction, you must take into account soores of tons crushed as trial parcelß f rom No. 2 and No. 310 vels and else w here. Note also that tributers have a stylo, peculiar to themselves, of keeping their small-vein quartz entirely free from mullock, which you would not approvo of in company's works. Touch ing the merits of the tribute system as carried on in your mine, ploaao judge by the following statements: i Hiring the yoar 1879-80 the average number of tributeru was nighty-eight (88) ; tho value ot their gold, £10,051 15s 5(11 they paid tribute, £2160 10a; their costs—stores, limber, crushing, &c-£1549 15a ld-£4UI6 5i 4d. Thoy consequently earned £6035 10s Id, being 5s Jrl per man per day. During this yoar-1880-81—the average number of tributern wasoiirhty-two(82); the value of the gold they got, £11.359 Is 9d, d« duoting from that their coats for oruuhlng, stores, timber, &c, (£1643 19s Id), and also the amount of tribute p aid to tho (company £2597 2* 8d) leaves £7129 to b? divided among tho mon. This leaves five shillings and flvopenoe throo farthings per man por day all round (5s s}'). Had the company eleoted to work these tribute eeotions by » agos men at 7s 6d per man por day, there would—all things being equal—havo boen a profit on last; yoar of £91 9s, and on tho year previous a loss of £2156 0s 3d. But all things aro not equal, inasmuch as tribliters work harder, and make longer hours than wages men ; thoy also save all cost of supervision, and tako risks that oom panies dare not accept. But take man for man, and, as the matter stands, we have a clear gain of £5063 12s 6d received as tribute in the two years, and that without any outlay or risk what ever ; whereas wages work would havo ont jilod an unknown risk at starting, and at tho finish would have landed us in debt of £2064 16s 7d. Theso figures spoak well for tributing, and, perhaps, also say eomothing for tho management, if it appears that I have been cnreleßs, dis honest, incapable, or otherwise unworthy to hold the position, I will leave on a dny's notice on the order of my directors ; but I oonfess to a foeling of being unfairly treated unless I am judged of on my merits, and by my work. Of oourse, I admit the right of owners to dismiss servants with or without cause, and with or without giving reasons. But permit me to say, that in disposing of me as proposed, your chances of benefltting the company by the introduction of a fresh man, however capable, will hardly counterbalance the certain lobs of my many years' experience in your mino, unless, indeed, the new comer prove really an embodiment of good luck. Jt may also bo questioned what general effec1; tho course pro posed would havo among mining employ 6s as a whole, and among managers and others holding positions of trust in particular. I can alas! too easily understand the knawing feeling produced by the hopes of dividends too long doferrod, and can readily forgive owners who have had in addition their ears poisoned by fables circu lated lor the benefit of the men who manufac ture them (the fables, not the ears). I stand qnite alone, and only ask a fair trial. lam not consolous of having made any blunder, or of having fallen, into any scrape, nor have I onlti vated at the company's expense a ring of friends to fight for mo on auch U3 th« present occasion. I aoj, however, not without hope that a eenso of justice, and an eye to thoir personal advantage, will operate conjointly on shareholders in my favour at the meeting which stands adiourned to the 12th instant.—l am, &c, J. W, Walker, Manager, Thames, sth April, 1881.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL &



Novelties in furnishing Uooiis.—The "Royal Axniinster" Carpet with handsome border jußt landed, rich in appearance, and as sofc as a Turkey Carpet; the " Worcester "Stair Carpet the pile is entirely made of horsehair, prettily shaded border, and is the most durable carpet for stairs ever made, and at a lower price than Brussels: Handsome Coverings for Drawing room Suites just opened by Garlickand Cran well; these Coverings are proof against moths and have a pretty ground-work of silver, old gold colour, etc., etc.: Handeomo Half-Tester Bedsteads now on view. The greatest variety of Bedsteads in Auckland to select from. All kinds of Household Kurnituro at very low prices, and 5 per cent, discount allowed for cash nt tli eof purchase. This firm carry on their Drapery and clothing business on the Co-opera tive Unßh Syßtem, marking their goods at a very small advanco on cost trusting to a large turnover to make it remunerative. Furnish your House from the City Hall Aroade, Gar lick and Craawell. Propriatora,-[ADVT



Wanted. ANTED KNOWJM. — JDimpiet's largo grand now shop is now open with an enormous stock of Fresh Bargains. Particulars in the 3rd column, .th page, Removed to Wakefleld-street, a few yards from the old .hop, WANTED, a good Gardener.—Apply Mr Murdoch, Bank of New Zealand, on or after Thursday, the 7th instant. WANT ED, a Cabinet Maker,- Gariiok and Cranwell. \,\J ANTED, a Lad to drive a small V? Kngino, onn accustomed to the work,— J. Trcnwlth's Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. \\ T ANTED, Needlework to take home, V t cr advertiser could go out by the day.— Apply to Mrs. Marks, Neleon-street, oppoaito the Government school, WANTED, a General Servant ; no washing.—Mra G. S. Kissling, £t Step hens Road, P.irnßll. \*/ ANTED, a Boy,-Apply All Nations T T Bakery, Parnell. WANTED, an Errand Boy.—Apply to D. Evitt, Gunmaker, Queeu-htreet, opposito the Market House. !%/■ ANTED, a smart, intelligent Young H Lady as Apprentice to the General Drapory and Millinory. — Addrees glvon at EVBNINQ STAIt Ollico^ Ii^ANTED, Pickinen.—Apply at the T T Works inJJpper Union-streot. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to make herself gonorally usefal.—Apply at Bello Vuo Hoarding House, opposite St. Paul'- Church. WANTED, by a young Man, a small Cottago or two unfurnished Rooms (ono with fireplace), in tho suburbs or a hoalthy part of the olty.-If.R.G., Star olllco. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mra Giles. Angloseq-Btreot. WANTED, a Carter; none but one belonging to Auckland need apply to G. Wilson, Nelson-street WANTED, an active young Woman as Goneral Sorvant.—Mrs Hastings, Wood bine CottaKO, Groy-Btreet. vy ANTED, a respectable Hoy.—Apply V ? to Mr hoys, Bo ikbincier, otc., above Btah 011100, Wyndliam-sireot. WANTED, immediately, o. Hairdresser's .Assistant.—Apply Francis J. Short, City Hair-cutting Uoumt, Quoan-Bareet, WANTED, &'ivc-roomcd iiousc and Garden, within fow minutes of Supremo Court j modorato rent.—F., Box 119, Post-office. WANTED, a young Lady with a knowledge of Mllilnory as Saleswoman for tho Show-rojHi. — Apply to Milne & i hoyco. ANTED, every Reader of tho STAIi to boo our Advertißemcnt on tho fourth pago.—John Lopper & Sonn. V\MNTEI), a good General Servant j V ? hno that can cook j good character re qulrod.—Mr Wiillmiiß, Tailor, Victoriastroet. ANTED, a Half-caste Servant Girl, about 15, who can spoalc tho Maori language.-A pply Professor Jamos, WakoUcld ptroot. ANTED KNOWN, Unit a Largo quantity of UNRKDKICMKI) Pi.,KDGh.3 Will bo Sold by Auction, next to Albort Hotel. on MONDAY noxt, at 11 o'clock, by ordOr of Mr NoumuKOU. \S? ANTED, two good Mantlemakers.— V T Apply to Milno and Choyco. A"N TrED,~Ti7e~"r'ublic to know that R. Stow, Tailor, Victorla-Btreet, has Removed a few doors lower down. A really good stock of the beet Tweeds and Coatings. Prices low. WANTED KNOWN, a 300• gallon Copper Boiler for Salo, cheap.—Clark & Gano, Fort-street. WANTED, you to see the magnificent Btock of New Ties. Now Hats, Now Shirts, and Now Hosiery jast opened at tho Now Zealand Clothing Factory. WANTED, ou May 2nd, a strong active Woman an General Sorvar.t; must bo a good plain cook and laundress; none but a thoroughly oompotent and trustworthy person, with good references, neod apply.—Mr*. J. O. Soccombc, Kybor Pass ltoad, W"TNTEisTcrLc"t7a"viiTa at PouKonby, delightfully situated near the noil, an aero of garden and grounds. 6 rooms, also kitchen nnd soullory, only 12b 6d per wook. A lady having taken tho above has sinoo heard from London, mid will not require it.—*'ull par ticulars at Webb's Musio Saloon, Wellesley-st. W" ANTED TENDERS, for Paintinß Tonnlnuß Hotel, Helensvillc—Apply to Cruiokahank Miller & Co., Auckland; or at Terminus -*tOro, llelonsvillo. \\J ANTED KNOWN, that you cau » » Droßd well for a small weekly paymnnt by going to Munro and Mliligan, hoe advertise nioiit on front page. VX7ANTED, to give away Trousers. T ¥ Kvery pTnon ordoring a Suit for 55s or upwards will roceivo a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. 1). Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quocn street. Vy ANTED X N O\V N. —I he New V V Winter Stock id low Oponed Out at ihe Now Zealand Clothii'g Factory, Tho variety ia larger than mual, und thu Fitting and Quality much Btipcrlor to auy other goods offered to tho public. _ VV ANTED, the Public to call and in- Yl Bpe:t, or purchaso, tho Goods at A. McLcod's Now Zealnnd Local Industry Cnßh Htoro an.l Spring l.ath Mattroßß Knctory. City Mart, 123, Qiicon-atrcut. 'Ihoy will find that qvvry thiUK 1« marked in plain llgurea, and is tho Cheapest in Town. Open from _ a.m. till 5p.m., and on Kutunlays till 9 p.m. VS/AN'I'ED, for the country, a good I* Goneral Servant; ono iicoußtomed to washing, ironing, and cooking; to a suitable 1 erson good wages will be given. Also, a tcood Girl about IG, to ansiet in tho hoimework; ono that can ufo a machine preferred—Apply to Mrs Porcival Green Lano. Ts/ANTED KmOWM.—The cheapest » * placo in Town to o'jtuin a Metallic of BrlKtlo Hair BRUSH—Tooth, Nail, (.'loth. Hat Shoo. Plato, Decanter, Houso, Hanistor, Carpet Scrub, Dust. Horse. Dandy, Water, Spoke, or Metallic Pino, or Paint BRUSH-Drossingr Pocket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, is at Chai. Goodson's, 111, Queen-stoeet; and at Bran don House, Parnell. W~"ANTKirKN'OWN, that 1). Goldie is prepared to soil all kinds of Building and other Timbor, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks. Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albort street, near Dock, at tho owest cash pricoß. Tho timber, being under ye is bettor than that purchased olsewhere U/- AJS T E D KNOW N. The Auckland Timber Company havo on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, whloh will be sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowoat Prices. _ B. HOLDSHIP, Manager. \\T ANTED KNOWN, that E. Uarr TI and Son havo to hand Building Timbor in Kauri and Whito Pine, Shingles, Houbo Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firowood in their Yard, Custom-houße.Btree f/ West, opposite and of Hobson-street N.B,—The increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to oirango for » conatant eupply. X\T ANTED KNOVVN.-C. W. Goodsou V T has Oponed a Branch Establishment at Brandon House. Parnell, when will bo ex hibited daily "TheKohiDoor,"themcstbrilliant illumination in Auckland. Tho stock is com prohonsivo and attractive, and ohored at th_ same pricos as at 111. Quoen-streot. Tho Trade Motto: "Small profits and quick rcturnn," or. " A nimble fivpence bettor than a Blow shilling," boing adopted In both establishments'. All goods are marked in plain figures.—London Offlco, 58. St. Mary Aie. ANTED, to Sell 50 chests very strong Tea, at Is lOd lb; Company's No. 1 Sugar, Jjd, cheaper by tho mat; New Jams, fiid tin; Salmon, 9d tin ; Sperm Candles, 9d lb ; Marmalado, 8d tin: Froßh Herrings, 8d tin; Mackorel, 9d tin; Kippered Herrings, 1b tin; English fauco, (id bottlo; Cornflour, 6d lb; lib boxes Wig*, lOd oach; Soup, 5d bar, or 0 bars 2s 3d; 21b Una Potted Head, Brawn, Corned Mutton, and Boiled Mutton, Is _d each; Largo Uottles Vinogir, lCd each; Tomato Sauce, Is bottlo; School Kits, id each; Worceatorßhiro Sauco, lOd bottle; Potatoes, ii cwt; Cußtard Powder and Baking Powder, ljdpackot; Col ninn's Azuro Blue, Is packet: Gib boxes Vory Choice Toa, only 13s 6d each: Bacon, from 3d lb. —How's City Tea Mart, Victoria and Albert Btroots. WANTED KNuWN,- At O. W. Goodson's Stationery Bold at Knglieh prices. Croam-laid Ruled Note, M per quiro. invelopes, 2d per pacKet: •.job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rop and Fancy Note Paper, with Court Knvolopes to match, Is per quiro and packet: ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, in all borders, 6d por quiro; Court Envelooes, 6d: Foreign Note, Is6d per 5 quireß; Knvelopes to match, 3d for 25; tuled Foolscap and Letter Paper, 9d; Blotting Paper, Is 6d per quire. P»ss and Account, Exercise and Copy Books, equally choap. .Writing Desks, Despatch Cases, Envelope Cases and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id per bottlo; Inkstands in various styles; Pen-wipers, a great novelty; Paper Knives ; Initial Stamps for paper or liven stamping, beautiful types, la and 2s; The Climax Dater, with fixed dates for 10 years and business addroas, 30s; tho Auto maton or Pencil Stump, any addrees, 7s 6d.—111, Queen-street, opposite Tonka's Mart; and at Brandon House, Parnell WANTED KNOWN—Music ! Music 1 MusiOl—W. H. Dampier has jnat imported an immense quantity of Buperior now and standard Pianoforte Mußic, in cluding Italian do., consisting of Songs Sentimental and Comic). Duets, Operas, Pieces, Dances, &c, &c, and as ho has bought it oheap, will sell it all at ono price, viz., 6d pach, 13 to tho dozen, some of it worth 5s each; Catalogues on applica'ion. Ladies are requested to handle it carafully. A few Sheets Music, 2 for Id and Id each. The above is so cheap there will be only a trifling reduction to the trado and profesßion.-W. H. DAMPIER, Wakefleld-street. a few yards from the old shop 7F/JAA -WANTED TO'LKND, 4Se/\>"\7» on Good Freehold Security, tho above sum.—Address Trustees of the lato A. Black, Box 117, G.P.O. riIHE advertiser can oner every home JL comfort to three or four Young Gentlemen engaged in tho city during the day; tho rooms are large and well furnished; Bath-house; situated in ono of tho beat parts of Parnell.— Apply E. J.D., offlco of this paper. THE "COKOMANDEL MAIL" contains thk Latest and Most Reliable Infobmation Respecting the TIKI and COROMANDIIL GOLDFIELD3, Parties desirous of securing oopies of the above should vsive in their names at onco to the Auokland Agent—Mr. It, Wayte, Bookseller, Queen-street. Arrangements are now complete for a regular delivery every Saturday morning. J. H. WITHEFORD. I Coromandel, Maroh 2j, 1881.



To Let TO LET, ia Grafton Road, a large un furnished Bedroom, with use of Sitting room; would suit two friends; terma very moderate.—Addre6S at Stab oflice. r*rtO LET, Furnished Apartments.—Mrs X Qsborn^Remuera Road. rcrO LbT (unfurnished), a Superior Sit- I. ting-room and Bed-room ; every conveni ence.-Apply J. Hidlako. Watchmaker, next K. T. Herbert. Draper, Upper aymouds-street. THAO LET, an Office in Lower Queen- X street.-Apply to Mr Niccol, or to Mr Lennox. . rr\O LET, a new tour-roomed Verandah J Cotti'ge, water laid on and colonial oven ; rent 7s per week.—Apply last house but one left side Russell-street, Great North Road. fFW LET, a Furnished Bedroom and use ! I. of Sitting-room, in Hobson-stroet, suitable for a young .vian or Woman; terms, 3s per week. Board if required.- Apply Stab office. . moTET, in Upper Hobson-street, a good 1 8-roomed House.-Apply naxt door to Mr Neumegan. __ i fjPO LET, Fotlso with six rooms, with «. pantry and scullory and outbuildings, and 2J acres ground, at Epaom, n«ar Judge Gillies'. —For particulars apply to Wm. Freney, Rail- , way Workß, Auckland. j mo LET, House of 11 rooms, Selwyn JL Terrace, Parnell (late in occupation of Col. Nation), in good repair, gas and water laid on. —Apply to Mr Culpan, at Messrs Heskethand Richmond's, Solicitors, Queen-street. fB^O LEI', a four-roomed Cottage in • Clarenco-Btreet, Ponsqnby, with largo allotmont; rent Bs.—Apply to! Mrs Parker, Poa sonby Road. rfUTLET, in England-street, off Franklin 8 street, Ponsonby, two new T-shaped Villa Cottages of five roomp; fitted up with every convenience. Fifteen minutes walk from Queen-streot. — Apply to Wm. Leys, Bookbludor, &o, Wnydham-street, above Star office. fPU LET, with immediate possession, the 1 Promises occupied by Mr John Smith, near Howick, where for many years he has Buccossfully carried on tho business of carrier with a nniall Grocory Store. Horßes, imple ments, and goods In store to bo taken at a valuation. Rent moderate.—For deflnita par ticulars apply to Alfred Backland. EVONPORT, North Shore.—To Let, handsome, newly-built Cottage, closo to wharf; also, a good family residence on largo allotment. — Oliver Mays, Post Offlco Storo, DavoDport. For Sale. [JIOR SALE, an English built Dog-cart, I" nearly now.—Apply Jas. Mackio, Coach builder. Victoria street. T7IOR SALE, a Half-ton Pile-driving JP Machine -Clark & Gano, Fort-street. VJIOR SALE, Meadow Hay, £4 a ton.— JD Apply to James Palce, Mount Roskill Road. f jToit SALE, a Wheeler & Wilson Sew f ing Machine, with Howe's improvements. —Apply KaroiiKahapo Koad, corner of Liverpool street. |jIOR S \LE, or exchanged for a Double- JD barrolled H'owlinK-pieco.aj'Oungthorough brod Poifltor Dog.—Apply this oflloo. BjiOß SALE, a staunch Saddle Horse or mj or Cob.—Rnqu;re this office. |iI6"R~SALK, the Stock of a small iiourisli- IP ing Drapery Business; torniß very moderate. —Apply Stau olllco. Bj^Oß SALE, Valuable Freehold Building V Ground, Dovonport, Noith Shoro, con sisting of 023 feet frontauro to the main road by 270 feet. Will bo so.d a bargain, owner re quiring the cash.-Apply to George Sibbin, 7, (jucon-stroet. IJIOB SALE, close to Windmill, in P Partinxtou Road, between Liverpool and Symoncla-BtfOotß, Slx-roomod DwelllnK-houßO, with outbuilding, and ono or two allotmonis 45 x 83 oach, freehold.—Particulars of 11. PODzholtz, on tho premises. IjIOK SALE, a Seven-roomed House, IP threo Allotments, flno Orchard, Out-house, and a nover-failing supply of good water, corner of Oxford and Regent streets, Arch-Hill.—Apply at Mr Moll's -tori-, Great North Koad. JJIOK SALE, near Mount Eden, a new P House, containing five rooms ; well finished throughout; scullery, and water laid on; largo allotment: good garden. Price, £280. —Apply, "C.A.J.." Star Office. FOR BAL.K, a Country Store, with Posi-offlco attached. Prico, including stock. £350.— Further particulars on application to S. Vai'.e, Honge and l^ind Agent. Shortlanda'reet. ORTAXk, Flour Milt, with all machinery comploto, and all tho latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £0000 to £7000 per annum—Further particulars on applN cation to S. Valle, Uouso and Land Agent, Shortland strcot. P/LRn-aUPKRIOR QUALITY FAHM, con- X/'XO'J talning 10 acres of rich volcanic land all In grass, good Uouso of 5 rooms, stable, cow shed, &c. plenty of water, 1J miles from railway station. Torms as aiireod.—S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. 27t PKR hOOl'.—Buildinif Allotments. *J- " {1 x 128 loet, s'tuatod at Ponsonby. If desired tho wholo of the purchaso money can romalu on mor'Kugo —»• Vailo, House and Land Agont, Shortlaud-street. containing 10 oWO-iu rooms, with vornnrtah, cistern, tank, good garden, &0., and allotment 180 x HO; pli'aßanily situated on good volcanic soil.—S. Vttilo, Uoubo mid Lund Agenf, Shortland-Btroet n-i r.A CAHIiT balance at 74 per cent, two 3J\.,)\) Dwelling Hoikwb and Hhop, in a prln cipal street. clobo to Qui»en-Btreet. Allotment, 35 x 82. Prico, £525.—f. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Bjircet. j?ka CA.SH, balance by weekly payments of *'"" 15^ each, with 8 por cent interest, Cora, fortablo Houso of soven rooms, with Bath-room- Scullery, lank, &c, and large Garden, fully stocked with choice fruit trees in full bearing, frico, £500. Twenty minutes' walk ircrn Post office.—S. Vailo, tihortUind-stroet. nw~-fnS~PKK~TcRK.^Siuperlor Farm of 200 *' IKJ acros(or3soif deBlrodl: all well fenced and Bubdivided; bII in grass and turnips ; good orchard ; soil rich loam ; House of 5 rooms, &c. &c; conveniently Rituatod in ono of tho best districts.-S. Vailo, Land and Houso Agent, Stinrtland-atrocr JjiOK SaLB, Farm in the Waikato,—A JT Compact Littlo Farm of 27 acres; largo market garden, and grass paddock; tiood Houso and evory convenience; prico, only £210. Also, sovoral other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situatod in Waikato, Papakura, Pukokohe, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakurl, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opoliki, &c, &c., ranging from 11s per aero upwards-D. F. Evans, Kstato Agent, 7i, Quoon-stroot, opposite Bank of Now Zealand. gLj q N FOR SALK. a LIVK SKA LION, young, potfectly tame, in good hoalth, feods well, and answers to tho namo of "Dick." A Fortuno to anyone wishing to Exhibit, R. C. GRKKNWOOD, Queen-atreet. XCELLENT OdANUE FUR ME\V ARRIVALS—For Bnle, furnished or un furnished, oomfortablo Five-roomed Cottage (now), i ondon-'treet, Newton ; largo workshop; garden, full bearing.—C. Williamson, Land Agent, Vulcan Lano. tj ARB OU R FRONTAGE. For Pale, tho ALLOTMENT lately Messrs Carlaw & Co.'s. NKW ZEALAND TIMBKR CO. EVON PORT.—For Sale (owner leav ing tho distriot), a nowly-built Cottaao and two acres of good land, near Flagstaff Hill. Prico, £251); £50 down, balance at 8 per cent- Apply at onco to Oliver Mays, Post Office Storo, Devonport. ______________________ (jAOR SALE, a nice Young Mare, good IP in saddle or harness, a good Light Trap and harness, cither together or separate; a good-bred young sow, in farrow by a good boar (fortnight 10 runl; about two tons of well-saved Hay, quantity of Firowood, Timber. &o.—Apply J. Gedley, Kpsoin. buck of Mount Eden. I~T<iOK SaLE.—Ponsonby. — For hume ' diato Salo, nice House, 6 rooms. &0., largo garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet froutago to Graco-street, Pocsonby ; the Houao is well finished, gablo ends, bow window, verandah, and good position; also several Houses. lar«o and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponsonhy and elsewhere.—Full par ticulars from D. Y. Kvans, Kstato Agent, 74, Queon-Btreoot, opposite Bank of New Zealand. F ~OR IMMEDIATE »a_,_, cneap, and torms oaßy, a eomfortablo and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanloy-strect, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and Kopulo-Btreots, Nowton; and a good Seven-i-oomed House, with every convenience, and Allotmont 40 foot frontage to Uppor Quoen street by a depth of 156 foot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent, Fort-street. |7t O R" S Ah JZ, I? Comfortable Dwelling-bouse of 8 roomp, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas. j water, tanks, &o , with large Cornor Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of the Post-office. S. VAILE, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. O R S A^ L E^ Poneonby, a Choice Little Kstate of noarly five aoreo, garden, paddook, &c., on which there la erected a good 9oven-roomed House, and largo pantry and out-buildings. This property is boautifully situated, over ooklng tho Upper Harbour, in tho rapidly rising suburb of Ponsonby, Terms as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent. U. (Jucen-street. _ im o iv » a. l je, CUEA.P BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 1 Cubap Building Allotments! Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-street, Pon'Onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfleld, £25 per lot • Wallace-street, 30s per foot: Grace street, 20a per foot: Miifcrd-street, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponaonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-street, near the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other cheap properties, suoh as Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, cornor lot, for £270. Besidoa several other pro perties for salo in this rapidly rißing suburb. Full particulars from Kstato Agent, 74, Queen-street, "171 O 11 HALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS BELd-iovis Estate, Situated In EDEN TEEKACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. Foripattloularß apply to kV CHRISTOPHKR BAILEY, Mount Eden-ftsa.i



I Personal.^ ISABELLA. CLYNE--Telegram receivec from Wellington. Letter for you at Horali office. "YTOTICJS.—Mr Niciiollas, passeugei IS by the ' Defiance.1 from Dunedin, please call at John Reid & Co.'a. MRS. CUKLE, Schoolmistress, late ol Wellington.-A letter from the liogb ! trar-General's Office, Wellington, addressed tc you, ia now lying at this office. _^____ Lost and Found. LOST, on 14th March, at or on road to the Whau, a Silver-mounted Cane. Five 1 Bhillinga reward for same at Police Office. L'tisf", between Wellesley-street East and foot of Grey-stroet, a Plain Gold Sig net Ring,—Finder will bo handsomely rewarded by bringing same to P. MoDermott, Empire hotel. OoT, about last Friday, between Princes-Jtreet, Albert Park, and QUoen street, a Silver-plated Learning liein Hook, shape of letter 3.—Finder pleaßO leave at Crowther's. ___ LOST, a Red and White Cow ; supposed to have calf at foot; tar brand O. £1 re ward wIU be given.—X. burke. Kden Terrace. If found in tho posaeSßlon of anyone after this notice will bo prosecuted. jjiOUND, a Bay Horse, with saddle and f bridle.—Hoyal George Hotel, Newmarket. NE POUND REWARD.-Lost ou Sunday evening last in Graf ton Road, a Lady's Gold Diamond Ring. The finder will receive the above reward by leaving th'a Ring at the Suit office. Meetings. itr o t i c c. In accordance with the Proclamation In Gazette 15, March 23, 1870, the .Annual Meeting of Justices of the Peace, resident in the Auck land District, will bo held at the Police Court, Auckland, on TUESDAY, Z6th instant, at 12 o clock noon, for the purpose of choosing a Chairman of Potty Sessions, and settling a Kota of attendance for the ensuing year. By order. JO3EPH CUNNINGHAM, Clerk. ST. JAMES'S CHURCH.—Seventeenth Anniversary.—Soiree and Conversazione, WBDNEsDAY KVKNING, April 13. 1881. Speeches by various ministers. Mufic by Church Choir, Tea on the Tables at G. 30 p.m. Admission, 2s; Children, Half-price. DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notico is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meeting of tho Proprietors of this Bank will be hold In tho Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 21st day of April next, at Noon, for tho piirposeof recolving tho Report of tho Directors for the half-yoar ending 31st inst., and for any other business that may bo brought before the Aleeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 15,1881. T> AN X OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed from TUESDAY, tho 12th, to THURS DAY, tho 21at April, both days inclusive. By order of tho Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, Maroh 31,1881. BDard ana .Kesiaence. a COMFORTABLE Home for a Lady _c\_ or Gentloman oloso to Ponsonby Road.— Apply for address at Slallard's Grocery Store, Ponsonby Road. aOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOB3ON-STREKT. Board and Lodging _.. !oa. per Week Single Room 25b. „ VACANCY for three Gentlemen (single roomB) at Mrs w eightman'B, Kden Cres cent; YOUinG YVOMKN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUSEtf-STRKET. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 0.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 pm. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Ho«rding-house for Young L&dles who are occupied during tho day. Terms on application to the Secretary. . Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are hold during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library In connection with tl-o Institute. Tenders. ESTATE OF THK LATE WILLIAM WELFORD, OF PICJTON, MERCHANT, DECEASED. TENDERS will be received by tho under signed up to SATURDAY, the 23rd day of April. ISSI, for tho Purchaso of tho Goodwill and fctock-in-Trade. The business has been established in Picton for twenty years, and has boen a very profitable one. The premises In whloh it has been carried on are ample and in Rood repair, and are situated in WelliDgton-street, , Picton, next door to tho Bank of New Zetland. The rent of the same ia £130 per annnm. The Htock is estimated at £2500, and is the usual assorted stock of a merchant and general storekeeper. Ihero are no drapery Roods, f-tock is now being laken, and tho stock will bo delivered ac cording to the stock lists, verified by I Invoices. The trado fixtures and fittings, horse and van, trucks and various articles used in the business, are to bo taken by the buc cesef ul tenderer at a valuation, and paid for in cash on delivery. The goodwill and etock-ln-trade to be paid for as follows :—Twenty-fivo per cent, in cash on delivery, and the balance by approved billsor other approvedseourity extendineovertwo years. Delivery will be given immediately on payment of the caßh instalment and completion of the securities for the balance. Tbe highest or any Tender not necessarily ac ""^EDWARD T. CONNOLLY, Picton, Solicitor to the Executors. Picton, 29th March, 1881. THOROUGH OF PAJR NELL. DRAINAGK OF SELWYN TERRACE. The time for receiving Tenders for the above Contract has been extended to 5 p.m. on MON DAY, the 11th inst. Tenders to bo sent to the Borough Council Office, Manukau Road, Parnell. Plans and specifications may be seen at my office, 71, Queen-stroot. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E..1 Borough Engineer. AST-IRON MAINS LAYING -Ten ders will be roceivod till noon on THURS DAY, Uth, at Messrs, Fisher and Co., Queen- Btreot, for Kxoavatine and Laying Water Mains at the New Fellmongery, Otahuhu. Plans at my offlco, Shortland street.—Geo. Aickin, C.E. rf LENDERS for Alterations and Additions 1 to the Boys' Bchool, Nbwmarkut, will be rcceivod by tho Education Board, Wyndham- Btreet, Auckland, until Noon of TUESDAY, 12th April instant. Plans and specification at tho office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of tho District Sohool Committee, Newmarket. TVOMAIN BOARD. TENDERS FOE GRAVEL. Tendors for about 200 Yards of Blaok Medium Gravel, to ho delivered in tho Domain, will bo receivable at my Residence, Symonds-atreet (near City Road), on SATURDAY next, the 10th instant, at 12 o'clock. Particulars may he obtained from tho Ranger. J. BROWN, Seoretary. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned uniil noon of SATURDAY, the 9th of April, for the Erection of a Block of Brick Buildings in Pitt-street. Plans at my office, Colonial Bank Buildings. P. HKKAPATH, Architect. mO BUILDERS, Tonders will be rocoivod until noon of FRI DAY, April 15, for Additions and Alterations tc Shop and Dwelling House in Ponsonby. EDWARD BARTLEY, Arohitect. m o builders Tenders will be received until noon of MO!* DAY, April 11th, for the Erection of Villi Residence at Ponsenb wAßD BARTLKy> Architect. TL^REEMAN'S BAY SOAP WuRKS RAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CAUDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Faotory ti double its former size, and made coatly ndd] tlons to the plant, aro now in a position to core pete with any factories in New Zealand or Ne-( South Wales. The yearly increase of thei trade, which has rendered the extensive alter* tlona unavoidable, is the best guarantee of th superior character of their goods. A Trial is respectfully solioitod. V. C O O P E I • BADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKSI Uppek Qukbn-strekt, Auckland, Throe Doors abovo tho Army and Navy How N.B.—Courier Bags, Loggings, &0., tits., mai to order on the shortest notice. Charg moderate.



Public Notioes. j ID OWING CHAMPIONSHIP O] NEW ZEALAND. i« 3 I am willing to accept A. WHITE1; E Challenge to Row him in Wellington, no ) less than Three Miles, straight course. . WILLIAM lIEARN. TsTaTe's of the eye. 1 ■ I may be Consulted Daily, between elevon and one o'clock, in my Rooms in Hobson street, a few doors from Mr Mmotti a * rench Bak6rr- P. AICKIN, M.D. Berlin, F.K.C.5.1., &c. Private Residence PonßOnby Road. «| ATO £1000 LENT on Building "Sb B-\f Society principles, or on other torms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited or investment.—C. Williamson, Land, Com mission, and Estate Aerent. Vulcan Lane. DR. ELLIOTr begs to announce that he has resumed Practice. OETIRING FHOM BUSINESS.-!?. XV Kellv, Victoria Boot Factory, Victoria street, is Helling Off for one month his immense stock of boots and shoes at 25 per cent, below coat price, rnHE OPERA SEASON.—Ladies' choice H_ Hand Boquets. Gentlemen's Button-hole ditto, Wedding Boquets, &o. Orders received for evening up to 1 p.m.-O. T. WIIB.N. Seed and Plant Warehouse, next below Bank of New Zealand, Queen-Btreet. T s i for REID BROS. DOG'S HEAD BOTTLED BEER. THIS FAMOUS BOTTLED BKER IS UN RIVALLED IN THE WOULD. The ALE, being brewed by Bass & Co., from the celebrated Burton-on-Trent establish ment, and only purchased by Messrs. Reid Bros, when in a matured state, and fit for Bottling for any Climate. Tho STOUT comes from the equally famous Dublin Brewery of the Messrs. Guinne6S, whose name for Quality Btands unquestioned. On Bucb a foundation Mesera. RKID BROS., being expert Bottlers, have produced an article only to be appreciated when tried. Unsparing attempts are being made to confound tho general public by the adoption of a similar trade mark, and to prevent this is the object of this advertisement. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE CONSIGNBES OF READ BROS. DOG'S HEAD BEER. DUItE ASSAM fin c a, 3s. $ id. W. S. COLLINS, PARNELL TKA AND COFFEE WARE HOUSE AND FAMILY GROCERY, PARNELL. SALMON! SALMON! SALMON I 200 CASES lib. TINS AMERICAN ■ SALMON (best Brands). KUMMER & CO., FOKT-STKEET. T& H. COOKE, 07, QUEEN-STREET, have • on sale one of the Larqkbt Stookb op Furniture and Budding in the Colony. & H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-SVRBBT, have . just opened gome New Patterns in Tapbstry and Brussels Cabfetb. $Th. COOKeTw, QUEKNSTRKET, em • ploying M/ciiinehy in their Manufactory, are able to supply Furniture at lowest iutes. rp &"h. COOKE! 67, QUBEN-STREET, have X • on sale a large assortment of Cank bkated Chairs. Jsuglish, American, and Aus trian Bentwood. m & H. COOKE, 67, QUKKN-STREKT, have X . lately received a shipment of Superior Gilt Chimney Glasses. _ & H. COOKK, 67, QUEBN-STREKT, • UtTARANTKffi TUB QUAI ITY Of all Beds, Mattreßses, Boleters, and Pillows sold at their Establishment. npi & H. COOKtt, 67. QUKEN-STHEttT, X . Deliver all Goods free of charge within a radius of three miles. T~& H. COOKE. 67. U.UKEN-STBKKT, give ■ a DISCOUNT of FIVK PER CENT, for CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDING at time of order or delivery of Goods. pRIME QALT "I3UTTER, FROM THE BEST DAIRIES, xyD. $ a. REW'S Victoria and Aldert- STKEETS. GASOLINE! GASOLINE! ON SALE, By the Undersigned, BEST AMERICAN GASOLINE, Three Strong Iron Drums in each Caec. WM. DAWSON & CO., Wellington. mHE TIKI GOLDFIELD. JUST PUBLISHED, A PLAN OF THK TIKI GOLDFIBLD, Compiled by C. F. H. Lloyd, Surveyor, Showing the position of all the Claims at the Tiki Goldfleld. both on Government and Mrs Macintosh's property. To ba had at Mr K. Wayte's, Auckland, or Mr Silk's, Stationer, Coromandel. PRICE, 2s 6d. I*fIUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC Songs 1 Duets, Piano Solos, and DuetsJ Dances I Victoria Magazines ! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School Libraries POETICAL WORKS! NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ! SCRAPS! SCRAP ALBUMS! CHRISTMAS CARDS BIRTHDAY CARDS ! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS just opened a ohoick;assortment of the above W. E. MEARS, Bookseller, Stationer, and Musk Seller, queen-street. -vtotlck of retirement Notice Is hereby given that THOMAS SHOR^ has this day retired from the Drapery Bustnos lately carried on in Queen-street under the styl of "R. B. Shalders & C 0.," and that Thoma Short will receive ail Debts and discharge a liabilities in connection with the said business, (Signed) R. B. SHALDERS. THOS. SHORT Auckland, 31st March, 1881. Mr. Shalders has consented to receive a • accounts until May Ist. O T I (J I All accounts due to the late flrm of R. I Shalders and Co. are requested to ba paid to W R. B. Shalders before May 1. I- ~~ ~ " i- I JJ" O T 1. 0 1 QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. - I beg to inform the Public that 1 have this d TAKEN INTO PAIITNBBSIIIP MY SOX, jl. who has had considerable experience in Engli 3o and Colonial Houses. 63 B, B. SHALDERB



Public Notioesr __ rnHE SINGBULLI AND MURMAH F 1. TEA CO. (LIMXTKDK DARJILJNG, Roceived the Highest Awards of Merit for their Teas at tho Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81. The rtnderdigned thanks his increasing patrons for their continued confldenoe and patronage, 3 and has much pleasure in being able to inform them that ho hag received a Bnipment ot the it abovo Company's Darkling Pekoe Souchong Teas. In tho cup they are rich, strong, and fragrant, and lit for the moat denoata palatCi Price, pure, 23 lOi per lb. FREDK. WHITEHBAD, Tea Importebj Tbbms CASir. Victoria-street. ANCING TAUGHT. - Temperance Hall School Room, back of Hall. Albert - Btrcet.-Tlie class wi.l ro-open 1 his Evening, i April Bth. at 7.30. Terms: Gentlemen £1 Is Ladles, 10s 6d; quarterly^m advancc.-O. B. Andrew, Lower Hobson-street, late of Canton Academy. KS WHITEHBAD, Newton, is now nhowiug Winter Millinery. Ladies' Hats , from Is Id ; Trimmed do, 5s 6d; Children's HaW ! from Bd. Largo variety of Kink, Boat, and 1 othor Trimmed Hate, at reaaonable prices. PItIMiTIVE METHODIST CHURCH, ALEXANDKA-STREBT. Tho ANNIVERSARY SERVICES in oon i nection with the above Church will bo held (D.V.) ou SUNDAY next, the 10th inst., when two Sermons will be preached—ln the Morning, at 11 a.m., by tho Rev. T. Hodgson; and in the Evening, at 6.30 p.m., by the Rev. J. Gay. Tho ANNIVERSARY SOIREE will be held on MONDAY, April 11. Tea at 630, After which, a PUBLIC MEETING will be held, when addresses will be delivered by various Ministers and Fxiends. m~O CHEMISTS,' Now Landing, dlreetfromMaws, ex 'Oxford, a Valuable Consignment of GotD-LABKLLBDi Bowls, Jabb, Snovr Jars, &0., constituting a complete and uniqu 9 Outfit for a Chemist's Shop, including every requisite. Also, a small but extensively assorted Drug Obdeb to suit tb?h9 b°ab eove will be sold either together or separately at about two-thirds of Kemp thorae & Prosser's prices. Apply by letter to hknryclayton> 17, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. m W. H I C X S O N,' LICENSED SUEVEYOB AND LAND BEOKEB, UNDER LAND TRANSFER AOT, South British Chambers, Auckland,' 1 / \v tne maKiugor boots there is no end," Vx wrote an inspired author in the infancy of tho world, thousands ot years before the art pre servative of all arts van discovered. But book making now is a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously penned hia word of wisdom on oapyrus. Indeed, now a-days tho world is almost ' em barras df s rechesses " 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 CassaU, Peiter and Galpin, Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works issued by these firms of the highest practical use, but they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of tho remarkable progress that has been 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 mt»n from his library. Tho great difficulty with many in obtaining books of a high class 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 Bociety when works oE admitted excellence are brought within the reach of persons of moderate means by the admirable Si stum of Time Payments, we can conlidently recommend our readers to the splondid selection of Books at tho premises of K. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, ana Niven), «ook Imporier, Quoen-Btreet Junction, Auckland __ TTANJJSOME WINTER COSTUMES NKW PARIS MILLINERY. CHOICE AND FASHIONABLE MANTLES. CA.SHMSRES. CKAPE CLOTHS, And Other Fashionable Dress Materials «s- In All The New Shades. "«* BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS And SATINS, of Superb Quality. Plain and Fancy VELVETS AND TELVETEEN3. CHKNILLE FRINGE and DRESS BUTTONS In all the Fashionable Shades. , Plush, Silk, and Satin Ribbons, OF Superior Quality, at Low Prices REAL INDIAN EMBROIDERY. Combining Handsome Patterns and Durability. LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HOSIER? In all tho New Shades, of Unequalloa Quality AT W ILLIAM Rattray's; Drapery, Clothing, Hosiery, Mantle, and Millinery EsrABLiSHMBNT, Nkw Zealand House, G6, Q.U3EN-STREET, AUCKLAND, [Opposite The Bank Of New Zealand], Flour Mills. ITY FLOUR MILL B,' SHORTLAND-STREET. The Undersigned, having made extensive purchases of the Best Auokland and Southern Wheats, beg to draw special attention to their ANCHOR BRAND <. • FAMILY FLOUR. They venture to assert this well-known Brand is superior to any Southern Flour imported, and fearlessly recommend it to all Householders re quiring a First-class Pastry Flour. ASK FOR ByCROFT'S ANCHOR BRAND. Per ton.; Sacks £11 0 0 Hundreds 11 10 0 6d's 12 0 0 25's .. 12 7 6 J. BYCROFT & CO. April 6th, 1881. ITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 14,1880. We beg to adviss you [that our Prices from data are as under: Sacks. lOOlbs. 501bs. Superflno Silk Dressed Flour— & b. d. £ s. d. & s.d. Anchor Brnnd.ton.. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 0 Baker's Kxtra. ton.. 12 0 0 - — Sharps, per ton .. — — 5 0 0 Bran, per ton .. — — 5 0 0 Sacks and Bags included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton; oases, 2s ed, We are yours truly, T. BYCROFT & CO. .'jniiUKNTOIV, SMITH, AJVD JPTRTH'S JL PRICK 3 CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100-s. We. , Crown Brand Flour £ b. d. £s. d. £b. d perton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 T.S.&F. Canteuury Flour, per ton .. 11 0 0 1110 0 12 0 0 . Sharps, per ton ..500 .. .. r Bran, per too .... 5 0 0 Fowl Wheat ~ >, 3s. 6d. per bushel. Tho aboro prices Include sacks and bagF; saoks and bags not returnable Tkumß: Cash. j Auckland, Bth March 1881. tar A IT EM AT A FLOUR MILLS T r PRICKS CURRENT (Wholesale). Subjeot to alteration without notice. Sacks. ICO's. We, £ B d. £ fl. d. £ c. d. 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 12 10 0 13 0 0 , Sharp?, per ton ..50 0 — — ■■ • Bran, perton ..500 — —1 • Tho above prices include saoks and bags. 1 Hacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £17 per ton; cases, 2s 6d each. ' Also, a large assortment of fancy Biscuits Price List on application. TERMS: CASH, Office: 35, Queen-street, Auckland, B th March, 1881. JQHN LmR 0' l ' Auctions. [b tonks. r. c. oarr. b. d. tonks.J MONDAY, APRIL 11. " PROPERTIES FOE SALB,BY AUCTION. T /"IRA.KTON ROAD, 10-Roomed Houbo m \JT and Freehold Allotment le MAUNGATb ROTO, 10 acres. " B, TONKS & CO, Auctioneers. B. TONKS. K. C. CARR. B. D. TOHKB.] TUESDAY, APRIL 12. 1 TRADE SALE 7 OF J' BLANKETS, SHIRTINGS, HUGS, lr GREY AND WHITE CALICOES, MOLESKINS, OVERCOATS, TROUSERS AND VESTS, E« &c, &c, &c, B. TONKS & CO., \VriLLseH, on Tuesday, the 12th inSt,, VV atllo'olooJr, lay 10 0^ Terms at Sale. ». (Continued on Fourth Page.)