DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT NELSON.

((fIY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

NELSON, this day. LAST night a most destructive fire happened in Shelbourn-stroet. The wholo town had been holiday keeping, and just as the cohabitants were being shaken in to order after the romping during tho day a glare appeared in the very heart of the city, and a simultaneous cry of lire. The fire bells was behind about 20 minutes. There was a general rush, and tho Fire Brigade was s-oon upon the spot, but not before one house was destroyed. The men worked well, and the spleudid pressure of wator saved nearly a dozen houses. The second dwelling was destroyed, but the Jlames were completely checked in the con fusion, It was rumoured that two children were burnt to death, but fortunately this was uufouuded. The children were just rescued and no more. The buildings were insured in the Norwich Union, the Stan dnrd, uud Bun offices. The amounts can not bo well ascertained, The residents wave lost almost everything.

DEPARTURE OF MR W. H. LINGARD.

SEQUEL To THE BANKRUPTCY

PROCEEDINGS,

Mr W. H. Lingarj?, with Mrs Lingard, left by the mail steamer for San Francisco early this morning, the bankruptcy proceed ings which have excited so much interest, therefore, will be proceeded withao further. After the examination of Mr DeLias, and the aotilication made by Mr Heskoth—who wv>resented Mr S. C. Williamson's claim •as well a3 the Provisional Trustee in Bank ruptcy—that he would have to examine Mrs Liiifcard and take other action, ncgo •iiatioEs were, it appears, opened up by the ■bankrupt for the settlement of Mr J. C. Williamson's debt. This, after sows nego tiation, was accomplished, and there being aio other debt pressed for inUie estate, and consequently no further need to go on with the bankruptcy proceedings, the petitioner will not apply for his discharge, and, one of the most extraordinary cases that has ever come beforo an Auckland Court -and it may be hoped that over wilt—lapses. As the facts of the wise Slave appeared in such a disconnected. form, and Mr Lingard attempted from the stsge and by wther means to prejudice the public mind agaiust Mr J. C. Williamson, a brief recapitulation of the lending points will be interesting. Dramatic authors, who, perhaps, make one bis; hit out of many pieces on which they spend their time and talents—arc constantly subject ti> whole sale plunder by unscrupulous men, who make large sums out of a popular piece, and yet refuse to pay the very uaodcrato author's Sees. In America, hundreds of thousands ►of pounds were cleared by the production of " H.M.S. Pinafore," without one sixpence being returned to Messrs Gilbert and Sulli van. In the colonies, however, those gen tlemen took steps to secure their right?, and owing to the difficulty of watch ing distant productions they sold all the privileges for Australasia to Mr J. C. Williamson tor a very con siderable sum of money. Un arrival in Australia Mr Williamson fou»d that Mr Lingard bad been coining money hi the piece in Melbourne, brushing oil' its fresh ness and paying nothing for copyright. Messrs Kelly and Leon had dove the same thing in Sydney, Upon action being taken, however, the latter gentlemen compromised amicably. Mr Lingard would not do so, and Mr Williamson obtained (with coats) judgment iuthe Supreme Court, Melbourne, for JSSS'j, the action not even being defeuded by M..r Lingard. When the judgment was obtained Mr Lingard was playing the 'closing part oE a lucrative engagement at Dunedin with Mr DeLias. The success of this venture was sworn to by Mr DeLias, who deposed that before entering into it he offered Mr and Mrs Lingard a cartaiuty of £50 a week, which they refused, preferring to go on sharing terms. According to the figures sworn to by Mr DeLias thay had taken upwards of £2000 in Auckland, Wellington, and Dunedin alone, and the venture, after paying his share of the expenses, had been a pecuniary profitable one to bini, and he had no doubt to Mr Lingard also, from Mr DeLias's evidence it appeared that the average takings for the ten weeks of which he gave the returns were over £200 a week, and the salaries of the Geoipany found by Mr Lingard as his share of the* contract, Mr DeLias estimated at £30. Mr Lingard paid half the passages to New Zealand from Sydney, but beyond his hotel bills and personal expenses, Mr DeLias knew of no other expenses Mr Lin gard had to pay in New Zealand except his Company's salaries. When ill Duuedin, Mr DeLias proposed to continue the engage ment on the same terms back to Auckland ' He also offered Mrs Lingard alone £40 a week for twelve months, but she refused it, requiring £50 a week. The re-engagemeut for the return journey was accepted, bnt in this way—that it should be with Mr Searell, whojwould engage Mr and Mrs l ingard and the Company, and fulfil all the conditions previously appertaining to Mr Lingard's part of the contract. Then Mr Lingard sent up to Auckland a notice of hia in tention to go through the Bankruptcy Court. Mow, what position did Mr Searell hold in too Company before this ? Mr De Lias deposed that when arranging to pay half-passages, he objected to pay half of Mr Searell'sj passage as being un necessary, when Mr Lingard replied : "If I can afford to pay him £0 a week, you ought to be able to pay half hig passage." Mr Searell, then, who before was doing the business of agent for £6 a week, or even, as Mr Lingard swore, £10 a week, then became the engager ot Mr and Mis Lingard and the whole company. And, more wonderful still, Mr Lingard who refused £50 from Mr De Lias for himself and wife, and £40 a week for his wife alone, swore that he accepted engagement under Mr Searell for £8 a week, and Mr Searell swore that this was all that he paid him, and that he only gave Mrs Liagard £5 ■ a week! As such moderate salaries would only pay bare living expenses, of course Mr Lingard could have no incon venient surplus of cash to account tor to the trustee. Upon being pressed, Mr DeLias admitted his own belief that Mr Searell was only put forward to enable Mr Lingard to get through the Court in order to evade Mr Williamson's debt. He added that he saw no difference whatever in the relations between Lingard and Searell after the alteration in the form of engagement. They appeared the same as before. After another splendid season through the provinces and a good Christmas business, Mr Searell swore to a debt of £300 due to him by Mr Lingard for salary, tuition, and other miscellanies ; other members of the company made simi lar claims; Mr Lingard appeared before the trustee and swore that he had nothing but an old wardrobe not worth more than £43 to satisfy theso pressing debts, including Mr J. C. Williamson's judgment. Ho was entitled to £25 under the Act, and banded over the £15 balance to the trustee; the debtor and bis creditors met in the trustee's oflice like a liappy family, Mr Searell proposed that the bankrupt should have his discbarge. All the other creditors present were so eager to bring about the desired consummation that they with one voice cried out " I second that," and the , trustee having adjusted matters by accept- ' ing one seconder, the iirst stage of the great whitewashing process >rent off without a hitch. Notice was given of an intention to apply for a final discharge from the Court. The day arrived, and all appeared to be Koinfr " merry as a marriage bell," when Mr Justice Gillies, to whose keen percep tion the affair did not appear altogether sat isfactory, took exception to the way in which the application had been made, and to the fact that the debtor had chosen Auckland to get rid of his liabilities. But a bombshell could hardly have caused more dismay than did Mr Hesketh, representing the trustee, when lie arose and stated that he was in possession of information which tended to show "fraud, gross conspiracy, and perjury in connection with the case." The subsequent searching examinations by Mr Hesketh, endiDgiu the settlement of Mr Williamson's claim, have been briefly recapitulated, and Mr Scarell and his co-creditors being so magnanimously desirous to give the debtor his discharge, Mr. Lingard has been allowed to go. Whether such is an entirely satis factory ending to so grave an attempt to abuse a Court of Justice may be questioned. There are men in Auckland who for comparatively small concealments in _ bankruptcy have served long terms of imprisonment in the common gaol. It is due, however, to Mr Mactfarlanc, the Trustee, that upon being satisfied of the attempt to evade Mr Williamson's judgment in the Supreme Court of Victoria, he joined energetically with Mr Hesketh, on behalf of Mr William sou, and took the whole responsibility of the proceedings, which resulted in the com plete defeat of the intended evasion, and the prevention of a proceeding which would have made our bankruptcy law even a greater assistance to the evasion of just debts than it notoriously is already.

THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY A NOVEL. By AMELIA B. EDWARDS.

CHAPTER XL.

Ii <YE AT FIRST SIGHT. " Will you let mo ont at the same time, bella Giuliettat"

" You know my name?" That ho should follow her was not sur prising. She hnd perhaps some instinctive foreknowledge that lie would dp so. But that he should call her by her name. . . .

This startled her

" How should I not. know it ?"

" Bui you arc a stranger 1" 11 Am 1 a stranger." " I never sow you ill my life, (ill I let you into tho Amphitheatre."

The sailor looked at her, gravely smiling. "I close to you for somfe time this morning, at the book-stall in Ihe Piazza dei Signori," l;o said, "You were buying that ballad that I saw you reading just now—the ballad of ilomeo and Giuliettii. Will you Bhow it to mo ?'

" I have not time," she said, shyly. He was walking beside her—walking slowly, ns if to prolong tho conversation ; and as they went along the vaulted corridor, passing through spaces of shadow and openings of light, there came to them through the broad arches glimpses of the

SUEZ MAIL NEWS

KOSS AJND THICKETT FOll £400.

["SPORTSMAN," GTII DKOEMBEU.I The weather on Saturday, though dull and somewhat depressing, was by no means un favourable for boat racing. A light mist hung about the river, but it was not of Bullieient density to cause any iuconveni ence, whilst the light breeze scarcely affected the condition of the water. The tide was running ui> strongly, but there was little to choose in the .stations, ita the stake boats wore moored to the central buttress of the Aqueduct. The stations of the nißn were the name na on tho previous occasion j Ross taking tho Surrey and Trickett the Middlesex side. Koss decided to row in a light Jersey, while Trickett stripped to the skin. The tall. Australian certainly ap peared rhuoh improved an he paddled to his stake-bout, but his face was rather wan and anxious looking. Itoss, on the other hand, seemed quite " gay " of demeanor, and full of spirits. Trickett, as before, was piloted by Harry Kelley. Speculation ruled pretty lively on hoard the umpire's boat, C to 4 on the Australian being laid just prior to the start. The Antipodean seemed somewhat nervous, and broke away before Ross was ready to respond. It was lucky that this was a fiUse start, as Trickett was in trouble with his left-hand scull on taking his initial stroke, the button bavin;; been slipped or some mishap of the kind occurring. One or two other futile attempts were made, but at about seventeen minutes past three the men pot away fairly well together for the race, Rosa commenced at a rather unfortunate moment, as a tug with 3omc 'heavily-laden timber barges passed through the aqueduct a second or so be fore he dipped in his skulls, and he bad to proceed through a rather heavy wash, lie, howcer, got to work smartly, and for a few yards the rivals weut along on even terms. The new lkunswieker then got into smooth water, ami imparting a huge amount of power to his stroke, he went away from his rival with surprising rapidity. When about a quarter of a mile had been tra versed be had drawn clear, hi 3 rate of execution being about thirty per minute to thirty-six on the part of the Australian, The time to the Creek (nearly three fur longs) was one minute and forty-live seconds, and hero the Canadian had quite two lengths to the gond. Ho could nilbrd to slightly relax his efforts, but all along the Cuucfdte Wall he maintained a smart pace, and at the top of the structure named was going ahead in workmanlike fashion, with about y similar distance in hand. As the mile post was uoared Koss veered over slightly, and regaled Trickett with his "Wash," which the Sydney oarsman Dy no means relished. However, the latter kept on manfully, though it seemed pretty evident that, barring accidents, he had met more than his match. The "bare tree," denoting that a mile had boon covered, was reached by Koss in 5 mm, 15 sec. from the start, the St. John sculler now being two and a-halt lengths to the fore, Koss quickeuiug up very slightly, and Trickett seeming to falter a little as the Crab Tree was approached, tlm Canadian shot by the hostelry named with three lengths and a-half the best of matters, and was going as strongly as ever. Kelly now "asked" the Australian for an effort, and Trickett res ponding gallantly wiped off a length of his disadvantage at the Soap Works. 1 Here the spectators cheered the men lustily. The time of tho leader to the factory-bridge was 7 mm. 44 sec., the dis tance travelled being about one mile three furlonga and a halt. Along to Hammer smith the struggle was most interesting, but Koas once more had the call of the pace, and he went under the suspension-bridge (one mile six furlongs) with three lengtli3 advantage, his time being 0 mins. 19 sees., and that of hii rival 9 mins. 26 sees. Very little more need be said, for the Newfound lander soon began to literally run away from his confrere. At the Doves, Koss had four lengths in hand, and this he increased to six lengths at the foofof Clriswick Eyot, the time for this distance (2 miles 2:1 f"r lonjj') being 12 mins. 45 sees. At Chiswick Church ('' miles 51 furlongs) Koss led by 12 sees., his record being 14 mins. 35 sees. We need only add that the pace of both men now slackened materially, Koss easing down, and Trickett having tired considerably. At Barnes-bridge (3 miles 4J furlongs) the respective times were 19 mm. 57 sec. ana 20 mm. 7 see., and Boss eventually paused the Ship at Mortlake an easy winner by about four lengths and a half in 23min. 42scc. Koss, to our thinking, lowed even better on Saturday than he did on the occasion of his memorable encounter with .Laycock in the iiual heat of the Hop Hitter Regatta. It was almost marvellous to notice *he change that had come over him in the course of a fow days. On the Mon day of last week he was languid at his work, and seemed as stale and " oIF condition" as it was possible for ft maa to be. On Saturday there was the old dash and power about his execu tion. He made full use of his long slide, pulled his strokes rapidly through, recovered briskly, and as a whole gave a very enviable exhibition of bis skill. Trickett, on tho other hand, though he commenced bravely, soon tired, and it became evident that he had ncit strength sufficient to enable him to sustain a prolonged conflict. As he passed Hammersmith the leaden hue had again shown itself on his face, and he seemed utterly weary. Still he kept on in the most plucky aud courageous style, though he had little hope of overhauling hia antagonist. Nothing but a prolonged rest and careful treatment, we are convinced, will pos sibly bring the Australian " thoroughly round." We do not mean to have it inferred that hi 3 training has been neg ligently conducted, for no oneould possibly have been more assiduous in rendering at tention or more judicious in giving advice than has Harry Kelley. Trickett's state of health, however, has become shattered, and he will be acting wisely to take matters easily for a while and endeavour to recover perfect vigor and robustness. I Concerning,the behavior of Xrickett after I the race, the following letter had appeared :

(To the Editor of the " Sportsman.'

Sir,—lt wiil be in the recollection of most oi your readers that the following appeared in Wednesday's "Sportsman": "It has been suggested that to avoid any com plication on Saturday, and ensure that the umpire shall have a clear view of the race throughout, both men should agree to pro ceed through the centre arch of Hammer smith-bridge. We understand Trickett will be quite willing to accede to this, and we should like to hear if Koss has any objection .to subaciibing to the alteration." As soon as Trickett returned to Putney on Friday I just called on him and agreed to row through the centre arch. I also proposed that the umpire should start us instead of having the fifteen minutes' allowance for mutual consent starting. This, however, Trickett would not agree to. After leaving the Bells the matter was talked about, and the discovery was made by an amateur oarsman that all bets would be void. This did not make a cent, diil'erence to me, but in agreeing on the steamboat to tear up Friday's paper my backers made a great sacrilicc, which I guess would not have occurred had •' the boot been on the other leg." In America, the umpire has sole control over the bets. On the Tyne I hear they would have been void, and yet on the Thames they stand, as was the case to-day. After the race, when 1 oliercd Trickett the cash I had collected he refused to take it from me, called me "acoward/ and said I was "neither a man nor a mouse," remarking that I ought not to have claimed the race on Monday at all. I took the "gruel" quietly under the circum stances, but to prove that I am not a coward I will reier him to my challenge, and remain, yours obediently, Wallace Rom. Sunnyside, Jfutucy, Saturday evening.

P.S.— I hear that a benefit for Trickett is contemplated. If I can assist in any way I shall bo very glad indeed to do so. Dr, D. L. Lawrence, of Auburn, .Now York, writes to a contemporary :—"lam desirous of communicating with Laycock or Trickett, of Australia, in regard to arran ging a match between either or both of them and au American nnknown. The match to take plac:; at Washington during the month of February, for §2000 a sido, Laycock or Triclcett to be allowed $400 for oxpenscs. We will also allow cither of them lOsec. in a live-mile race, and also allow them choice ot position. Laycoclc preferred. This challenge is extended to any man in the woild barring Hanlan."

MR A. BUCKLAND'S SHEEP FAIR.

(peb " Star" Caeriek Pigeon.)

IIEMUEKA YARDS, 1 o'clock. Mb BucivLANu's sheep fair may be re garded as n very great success. All the leading breeders have scut in representa tives of their Hooks. The attendance of bona lide buyers is at this early hour very good. During the last three years farmers have ignored sheep; they have, in iaet, been cuttle mad, sacrificing their sheep to obtain store stock, which latter have cost them as much as they got for beef, 'ihe increased value of wool and lambs has caused the farmers to return to their " old loves." Five years ago enormous prices wen; given for rams, 10 to 20 guineas being an average prico for animals the equals of which have intoly been quitted at so many shillings. After a period of carelessness a revulsion of feel ing is now apparent, and farmers are manifesting a desire to renew their (locks. Among the best crown ram haguots penned to-day, are those of J. S. Graham, of Awitu. Mr Middlctou's are superb sheep, but they arrived late, and wero much dis tressed by their eleven mile journey this morning. There are Eome good sheep of Maclean and Cos., from Fcncourt, Waikato. Some of tho Lincoln rams nre nico even animals, well Wooled. Maclean and Co's, South down iraniH lire good specimens of this valuable class, the mutton and ilecces from which being of a very superior character. Mr Solby, of Waiuku, has some good specimens of his Lincoln rams. Mr Me- Nicol, of Ohaupo, libr not so many as usual here. Mr Joseph May's sheep are of their well-known good quality. Mr A. K. Tay lor liiia a ram penned bred from stock sent out by Thomas Russoll, Esq. Of the ewes pouned, the choicest arc those of Mr Gcorgo Cox, good-framed, woll-wooled sheep. Those of Mesan T. Hunter, T. Badley, and A. IC. Taylor nre splendid specimens of Lincoln ewci, and arc deservedly admired. There are buyers from Kaipara, Waikato, and, indeed, all parts of the province. The Lincoln ewes from Mr Barr Brown's Hock should be mentioned, being equal in size and quality to any on the ground. Mr J. S. Graham's ewes are also very superior animals, but those of Mr Brown and Mr Cox are most admired. 3 o'clock. THE SALE. Dr. Halo's ewes realized, 5s and (is; Crawford's, 5s ; Fulton's, 7s fid ; Mr May's passed at, 28« ; George Cox's fetched, 15s O'd and 27m (id each ; Gollans, 7s ; Tlios. Hunter's. ISs ; Francis', 7s Gd and 5s (id ; Uadley's fetched respectively, 13s, ISs (id and Ms Gd; Vening's, 7«nndßs; A. K. Taylor's, 12s Gd, 14s, and 10j (id ; Kob. Martin's, Ss ' 3d; Barr Brown's, 30s each and 15s Cd; Graham, 22s and 235; Claude and Gardener sold (several hundreds in lots of forty-six and fifty, at.prices averaging about 14s each. The sale will be carried on until too late an hour to scud full particulars. At 3 o'clock the ewes are not nearly sold. Tho prices obtained have given good satis faction to settlers, and show that sheep breeding is again coming into favour. There is likely to be good competition for the rams. MAJOR GEORGE'S HAY STACK BUKNT. Last night, at 8 o'clock, Major Georges bay stack was observed to be on lire. It is not known how the lire originated. Major Georgo was inspecting the hay at 5 o'clock, intending to have it thatched afresh, and saw no appearance of combustion. Mr May, who formerly owned the property, had the hay insured, but it is not known if tho policy has expired. The stack, worth £00, is quite destroyed.

BAPTIST CONVERSAZIONE.

A very pleasant conversazione, in convec tion with tbe opening tor the present year of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society and Pastor's Bible Society asso ciated with the Wellesley-Btreet Baptist Church, was held last cvoning in the School-room, Chapel-street. Tho room had been tastefully decorated with bunting for the occasiou, and tho gathering was of a sociable character. The Rev. A. W. Webb occupied the chair, and delivered the opening address. Ha commenced by saying that this time last year upon [a similar occasion he was unfor tunate [enough to give utterance to senti ments which provoked a good deal ot com raent. He did not know that it was an j unmixed evil, but still the results were not altogether pleasant to him. Ho hoped, therefore, that the few words which he would utter that evening would not be open to such harsh criticisms as were passed upon his remarks at the preceding inaugural meeting. The age in which we lived was one of great conceit. Men thought they had outgrown all the old beliefs, and that they were now apprehending something I infinitely preferable. The day of the 1 ord Jesus, according to many of them, was gone, but in tho opinion of those who wero still maintaining the faith and the Gospel, the day of the Lord Jesus had hardly yet begun. We had only, as yet, seen the glimmerings of the dawn, which was to break into a day of glory such as the noblest conception of man would utterly tail to realise. This was however the time of Christ's rejection. After describing tho conditions of things, social and theological, which prevailed in the Grecian, rtoman, and Jewish world at the period of Christ's birth, and pointing out how bitterly hostile the prevailing religious systems . then were to nascent Christianity Mr Webb went on to say that never before had Christianity held such a wondrous position in the world as it did to-day. There never was a time when so many men and women were ready at a moment's notice to go out and die for their Lord and Saviour. They wero aware that the forces of evil were mustering and that infidelity was growing strong j but, on the other hand, they also knew that the faithful followers of the Kedeemer were becoming increasingly strong in their devotion and more and more loyal in their allegiance. There were thousands, tens of thousands, aye, hundreds of thousands.of men and women , who would gladly come out and die for the Lord if the occasion arose to require such a proof of their sincerity and love. The rev. gentleman proceeded to speak of the great inlluence exerted upon general literature by the Bible, and then, after dilating upon this theme, ho made a few explanatory remarks with regard to his Bible-classandthe Mutual Improvement Society, besides reading the printed syllabus of the former. The re maining items on the programme were of a lighter nature. Songs were very effectively rendered by Miss Jackson and Miss Cooper; Miss Dewar and Mr McDermott executed with noteworthy precision a pianoforte duet; ana interesting readings or recita tions were contributed by Messrs Acock and Knight. Refreshments were handed round during the customary interval, and an opportunity was also afforded at the same time of inspecting a variety of scientific instruments which were on exhi bition in another part of tho building. The proceedings wound up with a geographical bee, for which a fair number of competitors entered. Mr 11. Mason was the examiner, and the posers which he propounded to the circle before him soon had the effect of clearing the scats. After two or three rounds of questioning the whole of the con testants had been disposed of, and as Misses Cleveland and Coad had sustained the ordeal the longest, the honours were duly awarded to them, Miss Cleveland receiving first prize and Miss Coad second pvize. The meeting was dismissed in the usual way.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

Fbhruahy 2nd, 1881.

Hank o£ N.Z.-£22; buyers, £22; sellers, £22 5s National Bank—Buyers, 62s (ex div.); sellers, Gls N.Z. Insurance—Sellers, 70s . 8.8. Insurance—Buyers, 55s National Insurance—27s 3d Onion Insurance—Buyers, 19s Auekiand Gas—£lo 2s 6d (ex div.) U.S. & Door Company-Sellers, £510s (ex div.) Thames U as—Sellers, 28s Auckland Timber Co.-Buyers, 90s N.Z. Shipping—Buyers, 90s Moanatalri—Buyers, 278 61 Alburnia—Sellers, 32s Gd Calcdonia-12s; sellers, 13s Goldnn Crown—Sellers, 10s Tokatca—Buyers, 3s 3d Uueon or" Beauty—Sellers, 7s 6d JOSEPH NEWMAN. i Chairman.

TELEGRAMS.

[PEK PKESS AGENCY. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. At Miss Carrie Godfrey's benefit at the Theatre Royal last night there was a crowded house. SILVER CUPS. Silver cups have been presented to Mur doch and Palmer, ot the Australian teamj and to Fowler and Secretan, of the Canter bury team. BUSH FIRE. A. fire commenced at Oxford bush on Monday, and is still burning. Three hun dred acres, partly worked-out bush, a con sidorable amount ot fencing, and a tramway were destroyed. DUNEMN, this day. HARBOUR IMMUNITY FROM TAX: ATION. At the Magistrate's Court Mr Simpson held the Harbour Board liable to be iated for water by the Corporation for the re claimed land. A special case was stated for the Supreme Court, and Judges John ston and Williams sustained the Board's appeal, holding that the land reclaimed or used for harbour works was exempt under a section of the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Act 1878.

THE INWARD MAIL STEAMER.

The P.M. s.b. Zealandia, with the London mails of the 30th December, left San Fraucisco for Auckland ou Tuesday, tbe IStli ultimo, three days later than time table date. She is, therefore, not due until Wednesday next. The City of Sydney, with tho January colonial malle, arrived at San Francisco ou tho 20th ult., two days later than time-tablo date

FATAL ACCIDENT.

(BY TKLEQKAI'H, I'KKSS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. An accidont happened at Waikanae Bridgo this morning. The scafloldiug gavo way, and one man named Johnson was killed, while two others, severely injured, have been brought to tho hospital.

LATEST SPORTING.

[BY TKLEniUPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT,]

WELLINGTON, this day. Matkuial changes were mado in the posi tions of the horses in the AVcllington races. Norseman has arrived, and is much liked. Evens aro oll'orod on Natator, Hut refused. St. Goorge is also being backed for tho Cup. Luua and liadsworth, which woro regarded as non-starters, are now fancied and backed by owners to win £800. Tho weather pro inisos to bo line.

NEWS FROM WAIMATE PLAINS.

(BY TKLKGIUI'H, I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.)

HAWEKA, this day I HAVE just returned from the new camp. There are 170 men under command of Major Goring, Captain Newall, aud Fortencuo. It is about five miles from Pungarchu, and not far from the old camp at Pnkehinau. The men will bo employed in road making between Pungarehu an Opotiki. The fence at Opunako side is not a recent erection, it has been thcro five or six monhs, and encloses one to two acres of potatoes. The road is impassible, as it was merely scratched—not formed last year. The fencing at Wai taki has no signilicence. There are some old clearings and burial places in the vicinity. It is not improbablo that some reserves may bo made there. Tho ringleaders although reccutly returned trom prison have openly Btatcd that the pakeha will not again get a chance of putting them in Lytteltou Gaol. The natives appear auxious for the sub division of their holdings, and Sir W. Vox is likely to have a busy time of it. Tho lire at Varihaka was a very small affair, and little damage done.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

]BY TBLEOHAPH, OWN COHKESI'ONDKNT.]

NELSON, this day. THE Conference met at 10 o'clock this morning. The following Ministerial re presentatives to the General Confercnco to bo held at Adelaide were elected:—Key, A. Reid, W. Morley, Williams, T. Buddie, Bull, Armitage, Lee, tho Pri-'dcnt, secre tary, and cx-ofliccrs. Lay representatives . —Messrs Uobbs, Prime, T. Buddie, Turner, Cox, Moxharu, Manchester, and Mitchell. Tho subject of the Key, Mr Baker and his relationship to the Tonga mission was up. It was proposed by the Key. W. Morley that in the opinion of this Con ference that the Board of missions in Sydney had exceeded its powers in placing the Key. Mr Baker upon his trial and formally suspending him. This was carried by a vast majority. In the discussion it was ehown that it was legal for the Board to recall from the Mission field*, but beyond this jurisdiction to pass sen tence it should hare been remitted to the general Conference. It seems that tho ollicialnotification to Baker was not signed, and therefore he disregarded its commands. Earl Granville had written to the Secretary of the Wesleyan Missions, calling attention to the Key. W. Baker's action in Tonga, and hinted that it was pos sible that the Annexation Treaty pro posed rnieht be injured and Touga's allairs molested. It was shown by Sir A. Gordon that Mr Baker stood in high rclarionship with the King, and no man had such inlluence in Tonga, and he hoped to work with him. It was said that the Rev Uaker asked for German naturalisation letters, but this Mr Baker denied. The Southern members of the Conference go home ou Thursday, and on Friday the Aucklanders leave.

LATEST FROM FIJI.

BY the arrival of the Southern Cross from Lcvuka we have later Fiji papers. Tho news is of little interest. Complaint was made that all the freight accomodation of the Southern Cross had been engaged by the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company and other regular shippers were shut oat. The " Argus " urged that assurances should be give that a larger steamer would be put on if necessary before the Fiji Government grant a subsidg.

A Man of War sent after W

J. Hunt,

The (Fiji "Time's" says:—"The ox Premier of his defunct Somoa Majesty is fast becoming a man of mark. On Sunday last H.M.S- Comorant unexpectedly ap peared in port and general curiosity was aroused to know the naturo of her errand. During the next day it transpired, that when His Excellency Sir Arthur Gordon. High Commissioner 'for the Western Pacific, became aware that W. J. Hunt had left Auckland in the s.s. Clyde with tlie avowed intention of proceeding to Samoa, in defiance of his order of prohibition, he telegraphed to the Commodore on tbe Australian Station requesting him to despatch a vessel for the purpose of removing him thence and deporting him to Sydney. This the Commodore declined to do, and the High Commissioner than telegraphed Home with the resnlt that the Cormorant was directed to proceed upon the important and hazardous service. Upon arrival in Lcvuka it was found that Hunt was resident in this town and Her Majesty's crui3er started on her return voyage irom her wild goose chase yesterday morning. . This is truly a dignified record for all parties concerned. While the active | interposition of English men-of-war is required for the protection of British lives in the Western Pacific, their anchors remain down iv Sydney harbour; but when a British subject presumes even to threaten to disregard thfi injunction of the High Commissioner, relative to his residence in one island or another, all the springs of High Commission and Admiralty machinery are at ence in motion. Kir Arthur Gordon is certainly to be congratulated upon the dignified position in which he has placed himself Jde has hurled a thunderbolt and has not even crushed a butterfly, and by his injudicious action he has made himself and Captain Bruce the laughing stock of tie southern hemisphere."

Work enough.—" I hav'n't work enough for another servant," said a lady to a girl that applied for asituatfon.—" Oh, yes, you have, ma'am. It'll take precious little to keep me busy," was the response.

THE TE ANAU'S EXCURSION.

v The To Anaii, Captain Carey, started on an excursion this morning; at 10 o'clock, from ths wharf, for Motatapu, leaving with {he children from the Indnstrial School, their teachers and friends. The morning being exceeding fine and promising, a large number of persons took the opportunity of a pleasant trip to the Island. [PEE "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON,] 2 o'clock. Dancing has been commenced, the band providing the music. But few ladies have joined in. The ship's officers and crew have lauded, aud are assisting in amusing the visitors by starting various games, swing ing the ladies, and so on. Much amuse ment was caused by placing a number of boys around an apple swung from a tree, and letting the boy with the biggest mouth catch it, whereupon he took it as his property. Lunch was served out at two, when the children partook of as much eatables as they wanted, and srarted oIF again to their games.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %

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WapT.flri. WANTED OUWiv-xne Urand Now Year Advof tisement of Toys. Dra pory, Boots, &c, &c, will bo found in the Ith column, Ith page—W. H. Uampior. WAJNTED, a Man to Turn Naves.— Atiply to Coußins and Atkln, Coach Builders, Elliott-street. ANTED, a respectable Nurso Girl. —Mrs T. J. Phillips, Karanghapo Road, Nowton. ANTED, Three good Bench Hands ; marrlod men.—J. J. Austin and Co,, H Wyiidham-Btroat. W~~ ANTED, Intelligent Girls as appren tloos, must bo ovoi110: also, first-class machlninta. Young Bros., High-street. WAwTISH, an energetic Canvasser for a fow days.—Apply by lcttor, "Can vasser," Btab OJlico. WANTED, a good Housemaid ; refer oncea required..—Apply Mrs Batgcr, Mount Kdon Road. ANTED, Canvassers for a Work of Art.—Apply to H. Clayton, caro of Kar- Bton & Co., Hlgh-Btreot. WANTED, a Youth, who understands voKotablo gardening j to aleop on tho promises.—Apply at the S'Mlt Ofllco. WANTED, a Cook for b.s. Durham.— Apply Kaipara S.S. Co/s Ofllco, Wharf, 11 a.m. Saturday. , \SJANTED, a Good Cook; also a Vty Gonernl Sorvaut. Apply Tamahoro Hotel, Wniknto. WANTISD, a nood general (Servant; refornnoo required.-Apply Mrs Slomun top of Graf ton Road. WANTED, a Photo Printer.—Apply at onco to Martin and Partingcon, markot lCntranco. Queen-street. . WANTKD, a thoroughly fjood general Borvant.-Apply to Mrs Hußlott, Manu kau Hoaa, Purnoll. ANTED, Apprentices.—Mrs Fargie, jiress and Mantlo-inakor, Groy-streot, near, l'ltt-Btrcoc. WANTED, a Situation us iStoreman, or manager of a storo ; reforonces and security if required.— Address, "F.C.J.," Btaii Office. ANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs C. a. Shaylo George, Carolton Ooro Rotd. . \\7"Ar»TKD, by an Experienced Porson, TT a light situation aa working liouse koopcr; good roforoncen.—" A.L." Stju OfltoJ. ANTED, Men for Clearing 50 Acres Tl Troo by tender.—For information apply at K. Can- and eons, Timber Yard, botwoon 10 and 11a.m. to-morrow. ANIED, a few Good Labourers.— Apply Wuitakoroi contract. Ballast ongino will carry labourei-3 from Mount Albert. Taylor and lJanahor. _ WANTED, a good Housemaid or General Servant for flrst-olaßa Hotolat Waikato.— Apply Kdward Lewis, Cuatom-houee- Blwsot. WANTED, a qualiued Chcmist'H As- Bistant.—Apply to Messrs Sharland & Co., Auckland. "ANTED, Employment in any capa city.by a respootablo young Man, who can give good references.—Aaaress, "H.J.K.," Poßt-ofllce, Auckland. \\f ANTED, within Easy Distauco of \ V Towd, Board and Healdenco (with good bath) by throo Kontloman. — Wcaso adaiosa stating lerniß, to Box 153. fostOflloo, Auoklapd. ANTED, for a Family in Epsom, a Respectable Gonoral Horvant: must be a good plain cook. Jfor address apply at this Ollice. WANTED, to Kent, Lease, or Pur chase, 1 or 2 acrea of otonoy ground in thn Buburbs.-Apcly by letter, stating particu lars, to " J.K.W.," _tau Onice. ANTED, ii Situation as .Salesman by a Young Man who has had considerable oxporlonco in the Genoral Drauery trade ; first class roferances.—Addroea, •'M.,"OiHce o£ thia p upor. — ANTED KNOWN.—The cheapest pluco In Town to obtain a Metallic or Brlßtlo hair mtUSH—Tooth, Nail. Cloth. Hat, Shoe. Plato, Decanter, House, Banistor. Carput, Scrub, Dußt, Uorso. Dandy, Water, Spoko, or Metalilo Klue, or Paint BRUSIi-Dressing' Pocket. Small Tooth, Poll or Mano Comb, is at Chas. Goodson's. 111. Qucon-stoeet. WANTED, a Situation as Waiter or Barman in hotel town or .country, by an experienced and respectable man. — K. Honry. Roniatry, Shortlandjstreet. W"ANTED,~a"Young Man accustomed to horses; must be a Rood rider; prcf er onoo givon to ono with a knowledge of race horaos.-Joseph Banks. Meadow Bank Farm January 2G, I&SL WANTED, a Kespectable Married Person, in healthy locality, without ohildron, to take charae of a baby; fow months old.—Apply by letter, stating terms, to "A.B, Star Olllco. WAN __,_>, Orders for Trousers to measuro, 13s 6d ; Trousers and Vo*t. 25a; Suit, 553. Marvellous value at Phillips a Mart, 170. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that you can Dresj woll for a small weekly paymsnt by going to Munro and MUligan. Bee advertiso munt on front page. WANTED, Married Couple, without oncurabranco.for Waikato—the woman aa plain cook, man to milk, garden, or do general farm work.—Apply early to Glanvillo & itllyott, Grocers, 111, Queen-street. ANTED.—Ask for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tina; and boo you get them. Bold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Fort-atreot.-H. Walte. Wholesale Tinsmith; \\J ANTED KNOWN, that I have now a V* constant supply of Good Table Pota toes (grown from Oamaru seed) at Loweßt Market Pricos, dolivered anywhere in Town or Suburbs.—Thomas Stcadman, Auckland Seod Dopot. WANTKD, to Sell a Kirat-class second hand American Express Waggon, with shafts, pole, Beats, &c.; cuahionß in first-class orderl-A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street West, Auckland. VK7 ANTED, Wanted, JWanted, 500,000 W First-class Heart Shingles, and Heavy Fonclng Posts.-Auckland limber Company, Cuatom-house.street, West. ANTED, Master Shoeing Smiths to know that a newly arrived General Smith will aceeDt low wages, in exchange for learning horse - shoeing. - Hannafords Auckland Registry. WANTED KNOWN.—From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m. on Satur day, the original, inimitablo. and moat brilliant Illumination in Auckland, is to be seen at C. w. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, tho accredited Novelty Uopot. Trade motto: "Small profits and quick returno," or, "A BlJ ponce better than a slow shilling."-All gootia aro marked in plain figures.—London Omco, SS, at. Mary Axe. W WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and -on havo to hand Building Timber in -Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, House airango for a constant supply. \\J ANTED Known, that J. Morrison, VV Asphalter, has Removed to his New Yard, Custom-house-street West, between hop- Bon and Nelson-streets. Asphalting attended, a on the shortest notice. Aluo, a Largo Stock v Firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and re an ANTED KNOWN.—Valentinks ! —Valentines in Kngland now assume tho form of Uneful Gifts. To roeot this'domand C, W. Ooodson ha 3 imported a varied ABaort mens of beautiful Goods suited for Valentino Presentations. They are displayed in the Valentine Show-room, where 5,555 Now Onea from Id to 5s each are arranged for inspection. They comprise the Latest Novelties in London. { and are marvellously cheap. Karly purchasers will secure the choicest ones, and they will be saved the disappointment experienced by many who came too late for Xmas Cardß and found the best gone.—Call early at 111, Qucen.stroet. ANTED KNOWN.—All|Loc~aTMan~ ufacturers are kindly requested to Call at A. MoLcod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store, City Mart, 123, Queen-Btreet (oppo site T. & S. Morrin, Ironmongers), in order that some arrangements can be mado by which their Goods can be brought before the Public. Also wanted, the Public to call and Inspect the Goods now for Sale, all prices being marked in plain figurea on each artiole. Open every Saturday night till 9 p.m., in order to give the public the opportunity of purchasing ior in- Bpceting any Gooda they require. WANTED KNOWN. - A Splendid Assortment of. Watches just received at C.W, Gooiißon'B. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excellent time-Keepers, 265; Ladies' I aud Gents' Silver Goneva, irom 30s; Key and Keyless Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French - American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Kight-day and Keyless French, Ellip tical Carriago, Jokers, Peopo'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel. Banner, &0., &c, from 7s Od, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clocks for the Carriago, in Morrocco Cases, very elogant; Gold and Silver Jewel lory: Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, in Brooches and Sots, Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Klophant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pockot Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7a per dozen; Carvers, from 4s Od por pair; Pockot Knives, from Cd ; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s Gd; Knives, from la 6d; Butchers' Kniv«3, from fld; Scissors, from Is; Hilk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7n Cd; Gents' Longcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-: lingtou Scarfs, Is Gd; Boyß' Kton Collars, Gd Mozart Wrists. Id per pair; The Tom Thumb Printing Pross, at 7s 6d; Great Novelties in null Log Banks, &c. &c. at Goodson's, ill Quoon-atreet, opposite Tonka's Mart



j Wanted- ANTED, td Rent a three-rpopfej Cottage, wjth about art u'ore of ground ; Mount Eden way pteferrott. Wotild t*fea It for Ci term.—For address apply at Stab OfllCB; ANTED, Sea.golna; Engineers to know that,there is at present a dispute pending between the Union 8.8. Company and i their Engineers on a question of ■wages., Men offered employment in any of the Company's boats are requested to see the Secretary of the Aucklandbranoh of.the Australasian Institu tion of Marine Engineers, at the Club-house, Hamley's Auckland Hotel WA N T EJD KNOWN. The Auokland Timber Company havo on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Frices. Q. HOLDSHIP, Manager. \TE7ANTED KNOWN. —3lToOOileautitu 1 V y Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id each; Haridnomely-bound Scrap Albums, at Is each; Japanese Scraps (tho tew remaining ones), reduced to Id each, exquisite for ladies' fancy work; round and oval Trays from Is eaCii; Japanese Sunshades (the fashionable Stove ornament), 2s each; a Photographio Novelty. "The Man in Possession," Is Cd; Childrons Picture Cards and Books in great varloty; The Teachers' Oxford Bible, Bplendid type with valuablo information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Chinaware at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, Queen street.—o. W. Goodson. WANTKD KNOWN, that 1). Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dook, at tho lowest cash prices. Tho timber, being under cover, is better than that purchased elsewhere. WANTED KNOWN.— Atkinson and Co. having accidentally discovered an Instantaneous Cure for Burns, Scalds, &a, and wishing to relieve any Bufferor thereby, will do so free of charge to any ono that will call at thoir place in Freeman's Bay. They havo already relieved several, amongst others Mr J. Kolly. ironfounder, who had his hand and wrist scalded, and got immediate relief,—Atkinson and Co., Paint and Varnish Makors, Freeman'fl Bay. WANTED KNOWN.-At C. W. Goodson's Stationery is sold at English pricos. Cro&m-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire: Envelopes, 2d per pacitet; a job lot of 15.000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fanoy Note Paper, with Court Envelopes to match, Is per quire and paoket; ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Toxts and Birthday Inscrip tions ; Mourning Note, in all borders, fid per qulro; Court Envelopes, Gd: Foreign Note, Is 6d per 5 quires; Knvelopes to mutch, 3d for 25; Kulod Foolscap and Letter Papar. 9d; Blo'.tlng Paper, Is Gd per quire. Pass and Account, Kxeroiso and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writing Desks, Despatch Casos, Envelope Caseß and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id per bottlo; Inkstands in various stylos; Pen-wipers, a groat novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stamps for paper or linen stamping, beautiful typos, Is and 2s; Tho Climax Dater, with fixed dates for 10 years and business address, 30s; tho Auto maton or Poncll Stamp, any address, 7s 6d.—111, (Juoen-street, opposite Tonka's Mart. "\ RCHITECI'URAL Draughtsman de ck. Bires Employment; good references,— Apply " R.M.W.," Star Office, rflO PAINTERS.—Wanted, a good X General Hand to paint and paper interior Of house.—Apply to Hoiiaad and Butler. Personal. nnilE Two Men who were Taking Supper Jl in Upper Quoen-stroct on Sunday night, and rocoived. a £10 note in mistake for a £1 uoto will rocelvo Hi reward on returning the balance owing to this oitlco. WILL THE WOMAN that Borrowed tho Flannels bo so kind as to return thorn to tho ownor. Meeting. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AsSO ATION, Corner of Wollesloy andlAlbort Btrcets. — Weokly Evangelistic Service TO (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. All are invited. Kccont arrivals cordially invited. rTHIE Annual Meeting of tho Members of tho Northern Club will bo held in tha Readinc Room of tho Club TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 2 P-m' lIKNRY KVANS, llouso Steward. AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders in tho above Company will bo hold in the Largo Room of the Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, on MONDAY, the 7th of February, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Accounts for tho half-year ending December, 31, 1880; to elect two Directors, and two Auditors, and to transact any other business that may be brought forward. The Transfer Bookb of tho Company will be closed from Monday, January 24th, till Monday, February 7th, both dates inclusive. By order of the Board of Directors, HBNRY GILFILLAN, JUN., Seorotary. 10, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, January, 21,1881.. DEN HALL, MOUNT EDEN HOAD. —Wednesday, Feb. 2, Lecture at 7.80. Subject: " The One Body." BDuxa ana Kesiaence. nOVEBNOE RKOWNE HOTEL, VT ' HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging 20s nor week (single room) 25a. BOAItD and Residence for one or two resDoctable Men: also, to Lot, a larßO comfortably-furnished Bedroom, with or with out Board, at Mra Forssman's, Victoria-street West. OARD AND RESIDENCE.-Com. fortablo Board and Residence may bs had at Mrs Johnson's, Peafield, Kamo, Whangarei, quartor of an hour's walk from the Sodawater Springs. Lost and Found. LOST, from Pukcrimu, Waikato, White Fox-terrier Dog; black and tan marking in face, black npot on hind quarter and on tail, tail docked rather long. Reward for any intelli gence of samo.-"K.D.," Waterloo House, Waterloo Qua-1 rant, Auckland. ~t f\S KBVVAKD, Lost between Vie- JLVF torla-street Bast and th© Supremo Court, a pair of Gold Spectacles—Finder on leaving them at Mr Peacock's, Shortland-street, or Mra T. Craig's, Graham-street, will receive the abovo reward. fijSoUNDr'a Cockatoo. The owner can JO have it by giving proner description and paying expenses.-Apply Hermitage, Princos- BtreeU If not claimed within three days will be cold. STOLEN, or Strayed from Grey-street, a Bay Marc, with white star on forehead little dapple on the back. Whoever giveß infor mation leading to the recovery of tho same to Mr Smith, Alma Cottage, Grey-street, will receive a reward. tJazeute in .Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act," 1876, and tho various Btatutory amendmonts thereof, and of the Deed o( Arrangement made tho twentieth day of December, 1880, between Robert Junk Davidson, of Auckland, in the Provinolal District of Auckland, in the Colony of Now Zealand, Hotel-keeper, of the first part; Hermann Brown, of Auckland, nforesaid Merchant, and Richard Garlick, of Auckland, aforesaid Ac countant, o( tho Becond part; and all the Creditors of the said Hobsrt Junk David son, of the third part; filed in this Honourable Court on tho said twentieth day of December, in the year aforesaid. Wednesday, the seoond day of February, 1881 Upon hearing Mr Karl, of Counsel for the abovo named Hermann Brown and Richard Garlick the above-named Trustees, and for the arranging Debtor, and upon reading the said Deed and the Certificate of its complete oxecu tioo signed by the Chairman of the Meeting at which the Resolution assenting thoroto was passed, and the copy of the Resolution fiet heroin and the aflidavit of Frederick Karl filed herein', and the Conrt being satisfied that the eaid Deed is in conformity with that part of the Act entitled " Arrangement of Deed, and that tbe Baid Deed has beeu duly assented to in ao cordance with the said Act. It is ordered that the said Deed be, and the same is, hereby declared completely executed within tho mean insr of the said Acts. By the Court. H . WILLIAMSON . Registrar. THE ROYAL MAIL COACH between WAIUKU and PUKKKOHK. Leaves Waiuku|: Leaveß)?ukekohe: Monday ] Wednesday (v 8 m gamo a a y a) 0,30 p>m> Friday ( Saturday J SADDLE HOBSEB ON HIBB. BROWN & PJARKER, Proprietors. Waiuku Nov 15,1880 TtroRTH SHORE AND WAIWEIiA j-^ ROYAL MAIL COACH. Time Table:— Leave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of the 9 a.m. Boat from Auckland, Calling at tho Lake, Lucas" Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orowa. Loavo Waiwera Hotel every Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for tho North Shore. JAMES LORD,) > Proprietors. JAMES DODD.J CO O D L 1 JN ' S TIMK TABLE: Leaves Onehunga— Leaves Auckland -8.30 a.m> 12 noon 2.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Saturday nights— G. 30 p.m. I 11 p.m. Special Coaches as per Agreement.



To Liet- TO J/ET,- two Ftfoflt Booms with use of Ritehetf; ntf oMldren.^Ajiply Glasgow Store, Great North Road. ' moTbET, 2 or 3 Rooms, Furnished or 8 tnf urnished.-Applj' to Mr Belrd, College Road. - ... frK) LKl^lfbiimon'ger's Shop atlwiof L Grey-street: wfo or.without Block.- Ironmongery for Sale at leß6_tbap_cost pnco. TO LET" or for Sale, a IW-roonied Cottage in Claremont-street, off Kyber Pasß Road; rent 9a per week.-Apply tor Mr Thorne, solicitor. Queen-street. mO LET, Lease or for Sale, 31 Acres; JL 10 acres cleared for plongh. House, Btablo, &c. (new); firewood. H let 12s 6d per week.— Apply this Office. mO LET or Lease, for a term, situated in i Richmond, 3-roomed Cottage with | Acre of Land; all in good cultivation,—Apply to Edger, Dyer, Wellesley-streetlKast. rpd~T7ET7~a~Foiir-roomed Cottage; con« i veniently situated. Fnrnißhed or un furnished.—Apply at the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Victoria-street, East; next the Public Hot Baths. "YTORXH SH.OKK—To Let, a 7-roonied It| Cottage with good garden on Cheltenham Boaoh; also, Furnished Houses.—R. end R. Dudor. T«" 0 B T H C 0 T E. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes" Point; six large rooms, gronnda beauti fully laid out, and delightful-view. Sho'rtland-street. For bale. A BARGAIN.-3 Large Allotments in _tJL the Township of Pokeno, close to main road, and near the Railway: quite lovol; price, £10.—Apply at the Stab Office. Open for one week. , S TILING BOATfI FORSALE. 'Shrimp,' Pries £35; 'Crab,' Price £20.- C. J. Hutchinson, Queen-street. B KICKS ! BRICKS ! BRICKS !—First class Bricks, £2 33 per thousand, delivered any part o£ the town.—From Johnson s Brick yard, Arch Hill, North Road. H7IOR SALi7 Cheap, First-class Maker's X? Business in Cambridge. —Apply to R. Lamb, Ngaruawahis, or to Hally Brotherß, Oambridge. 111 OR Immediate Sale, one of the best ? Building Sites in Poneonby, comprising over 5 acres; fenced and planted.—if. G. Kwington. FOR SALE, comfortable Seven-roomed House; large Allotment planted with fruit and ornamental treea; sea frontage, St. Maryß Road, Ponsonby.—J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, Grace-strnet, Ponsonby, a well finished House and about aero garden, &c,; 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street; very good position, &o.—D. F. Evans. JQIOR SALE or TO LET, 3J Acres of JD good land, at Green Lane, opposite Pas toral Association's ground. A house will be built upon it if required.—Apply to Thos, Colebrook, Builder, Newton Road. I^OR SALE {a Bargain), Corner Allot- IP ment 40 x 203 feet, situated in tinion, Napier, and Brunswick streets, with 4-roomed House and 7-roomed House (with workshop) erected thoreon. This is a line business stand, —For particulars apply B. Ramsbottom, on the premises. jsTUNEST PEACHES in Auckland, from aJ Mr therloy's Island, Waikato, at Pullengs, Queen-street. _v*-i £\ to £1,000 liKNtf on Building aoclety oW-l-V/ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane,— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited lor investment T^oTTSAlE—.Waterside Residence in V Campbollville, Ponsonoy, noar Shelly Beach Road, 4 acres of Land, 7-roomed House, large Outbuildings, Fowl-houßO, Bathjhousc on beach, Iron Tank, 5000 gallon Cement Tank. A nevor;faillng stream of water. In close proximity to tho proposed wharf. An opportuj nity of acquiring a largo area of land with water frontage rarely met with in this locality. Price, £1050. Terms easy.—Apply to Leonard X u aft, Sarsfleld street, Ponsonby. jm O E SALE. 300 Acres of Land in the County of Marsden, Parish of Mareretu, being Lots 111, 142, and 143, bounded by two rivers, viz., Kikowhiti aDd Mangonui; also, 22 Acres situated in the Parish of Wikikie. Tauroaroa, Lot 102, in Mangapie. Also, a Freehold Allotment in Cook-street, Howlok, with a 8-room House, possessing every convenience, erected thereon, bounded by Drake-street; fine sea view; healthy locality,— Apply for address this office. DUSIMKSS FOR SAL E. Store and Dwelling, with Stock at valuation, near Port Albert. There are 7 acres of alluvial land adjoining, with 125 acres close to it.|Such an opportunity to settle in such a rising place seldom occurs.—Apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Cnstom-honse-atreet. "CTcHI PRIVATE SALE. rf* LINCOLN, LEICESTER, AND $Ws?s§ SOUTHDOWN RAMS. ROBERT MACLEAN, Bleak Houbb, Howies. rrTo sTull keepers. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. For Leaso, with immediate possession, a Large Now Store (with Dwelling House attached* in tho centre of tho rising township of Te Awa mutu, Waikato, now doing a good general A portion of tho Stock can be taken at a valuation, if required. The present proprietor retiring from business. For further particulars apply on tho premises, <0 R. D. L. DUFFUS; Or to WM. McARTHUR & CO., Auckland. BIREEMAS'S BAY STEAM AND FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Have on hand at their Mills and Store, No. 8 Lower Queen-street :— Fino Flour and Household (quality guaranteed.) Also, Bran, Sharps, Pig Meal Maize, Oats, Wheat, and Barley, Cracked and Whole All exoellent quality, at very low rates. C~'i~TY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACIORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. We beg to advise you that our Prices from this date are as under: Sacks. lOOlbs. 501bs. £ s. d. & b. d. £ s. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Bxtra. ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton .. 5 0 0 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - lOOlbs. 501bs. lOOlbs. Case .. .. 28 6d 2s Sks. 18 We are youra truly, .. J. BYCROFT & CO. rptIOKNTOJV, SMITH, AND BIRTHS X PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100' B. We. C?S&SH^^ if 00" 13£10 8' 0* if Bd do T-flofr- Cfr "7 12 00IS100 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 .. Bran, per ton .. .. 010 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bagr; sacks and bags not returnable, Tkrms : Cash. AITEMATA FLOUR MILLS PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. ICO's. 60s. £ c. d. £k. d. £ b. d. Fine Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 14 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran,per ton .. 910 0 - — The above prices include sacKa and bags. •Sacks and bags cot returnable, Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton; cases, 23 6d each. Also, a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits; Price List on application TERMS; CASH. Office: Lower Queen-street, Auckland. Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMB. tFt ul l brothers, have now landing, Ex 'Fambnoth' and 'Loch Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVK FOX SALK— AMERICAN RANGE 3 AND STOVE 3 BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &c. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wino and Spirit Morohantg Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free «nd Bonded Stores Albert-Btreet. LADIES ! If the Tea you :ire Buying does not suit you, pleaao try mine. I have a capital" Broken and Flavoury Tea." at Is Sd; my " Tea Extraordinary," at 2s, is what I etyle it; my "Family Mixture," at 2s 6d, is a real household consoler; while my " Very Rich Deep Hrown Tea," at 3?, embodies some of tho finest 0.h0p3 of the season. The above are all FIRST CROP TKAS. and Cannot be surpassed at the prices. 450 boxes Choicest First Crop Tea; 250 half-chests, ditto, own importation, and for any of which Small Dealers will be LIBERALLY dealt with.-FRttD. WHITEHEAD, India and China Tea Warehouse, Viotoria-stroot, TBRMS-CASH.



Public Notioeß. "NOTICE.— Mk. J. Tucker, Blacksmith, J3| lato ot West Queen-street, authorises Mb. J. Pollock to Collect all Debts owing to him.— Whangarei, February 1,1881/ ■ffiVfr^ J?\ UR~ WAITA .B A. The s.B. •R 0 W X N A' Will leave Onehtmga Wharf on FRIDAY, February i. at 1 p.m. For freight and passage apply to A. Me&REGOR, Manager; Or A. BARNBS, 1 Onehunga. *ag^ vn 0 X TAUIiA NG A, «*»*»*» Thes,s. 'GLENELG' Will leavo Quoen street Wharf at 5 p.m. Friday, 4th February Wednesday, 9th Monday, 14th Friday, 18th Wednesday, 23rd Monday. 28th Friday, ith March Connecting with the s.s.' Bingal' for Mercury Bay: connecting with s.s. 'Staffa' for Opotiki and Bast Coast; also connecting with b.s. ' Katikati' for Katikati Settlement. Woathor and other circumstances permitting. No cargo received after i p.m. A. MoGREGOR, Manager, - . tsX/AIUKU AND ONE- Js&}&&^ W HUNG A STKAM NA- CO. (Limited), ■manukau'.' TIME-TABLE-Februabt, 1881. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: I—Tuesday, 7am I—Tuesday, noon 3—Thursday, Sam 3—Tnursday, lpm s—Saturday, 930 a m s—Saturday, 230 p m 7-Monday, 1030 am 7-MoJiday, 330 p m B—Tuesday, lpm 9—Wednesday, 615 a m 11 -Friday, 4pm 12—Saturday, 9am ] i—M onday. Ba m 14-Monday, 10 30 a m 16-Wednesday, 7am 16—Wednesday, noon 19—Saturday, Bam 19-Saturday, lpm 21—Monday, 930 a m 21—Monday, 230 p m •>Z— Wednesd'y, 1130 am23-Wedueeday. i3O pm 25—Friday, 3 30 p m 26—Saturday, 8 30 a m 28— Monday, 6am 28—Monday, 10 30 a m Manukau Heads at 8 a m on 4th, 10th, 17tb, 2tth. For freight, & c.,apply ( to uNNiNGHAM> Unehunga 101, Queen-street, Auckland. T\ UNE DI N CUP, 1881. PRESS CONSULTATION. 3,000 Membkks at £1 Each. Rapidly Filling up. Opinions of the Pbkbs. "Judging from the success which attended this event last year, and from the undoubtedly satisfactory manner in which the Press drawings are conducted, we should say the proaent under taking will prove even a greater success.— "N.Z. Tablet." ■'' Put your money in where yon may be sure all is fair and Bqtmre.' This may be ensured if they invest in the New Zealand Press Consulta tion. The name of Mr J. J. Connor is ample puarantee for the strictest integrity.'—"Printers Register." "Now that Consultations have become an established institution, as it were, it is gratif yin« to find them conducted by men of standing and reputation. Mr J. J. Connor, the Secretary of the New Zealand Press Consultation, is a member of the firm of Woodifield, Jolly & Co., and is well know;., aa a gentleman of integrity and respectability. People who invest in con- Bultations should satisfy themselves as to the bODafldes of those who get them up. ... Mr Connor ia also offering the handsome pnzo of £50 for the placing of the first three horses in theDunedln Cup."—"SaturdayAdvertiser." J. J. CONNOR, Atmospheric Printing Works, Dunedin. " T\°G REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." KEMUERA, EPSOM, NEWMARKET. Final Notice.—Parties who have not yet registered are requested to do so at onco; other wise the penalty will be enforced. WILLIAM DINNISON, Registrar, ■VTEWTON FURNITURE ARCADE. NOTICK to all that are in Arrear for the Hire and Purchase ot Furniture.—lt the same is aot paid by Saturday, sth instant, proceedings will be taken for their recovery.—S. Isaacs, Newton Arcade Time-payment Establishment. I BEG to Return My Sincere and Grate fnl thanks for the subscriptions so kindly subscribed to by the employees of the Union 3ash and Door Co., and others, for me during my recent difficulties. — Richard Organ, Parnell. nnHE ART OF QINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate oi the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence ia Wakefiekl-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooeh having had the direction of mnsic at Borne of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a firft-class programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselveß from all preliminary and tedious details. R jT X O W E, GREENGROCER. Bees to notify to hia friends and the general public tbat he has taken that shop lately ia the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, nexp to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahape Kowe. Newton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good article, hopes to receive a fair patronage. Orders promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED. DRAWING for the WELLINGTON CUP, TO-NIGHT, at 7.30 p.m. No. 163 Oueen.3treet.-THjiODORE BKOWN. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY J\. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of Seven Shillings and Sixpence per shara is now payable at the Company's Office, Queen-street. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, February 1,1881. "ftTOTIOEOF REMOVAL, P. Herapath. Architect, bogs to intimate to his patrons and the public generelly, that he baa removed to more commodious Offices, over the Colonial Bank, Queen-street. C~ HINA GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE. CLEARING-OUT SALE. G. BROWNING Having purchased the Business lately carried on by J. B Francis is now SELLING OFF the Well-assorted Stock at GREATLY RKDUCIDD PRICKS. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and must be so to make room for no w shipments. Wholesale and Retail. G. BROWNING, 225, QUEEN-STKKET. CHEAP MILLINERY! CHEAP MILLINERY 1 MR3 MACKRILL, Millinery, Drubs, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post office, Newton. Dressmakinor done on the premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladieß* and Children's Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is; untrimmed, from 9d. Note the address:—Next to Post Offlco, New ton. "VTEW ZEALAND TIMBER COM -131 PANY (LIMITED). Office, Saw-mill, and Timber Yard, Custom house-Btreet West .Auckland. Saw-mill, Whangapoua, Kast Coast. The above Company having a Vrry Large Stock of LOGS and SAWN TIMBER on hand, are prepared to take orders at Lowest Rates. C. A. HARRIS. JUN.. Manager. BANGING! FENCING! FENCING! I cau do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: BestHobarton Pailing Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Poste and Rails, and Kanri Palings, 15s; Puriri Posts, and Hobarton Rails, 41s; do Kauri, 31s; Wiro Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2as; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinds equally cheap. The materials and work of the best description. Largo stock of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on eround. SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Custom-houße-street. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. & H.^ooke% l 67,^ueen-Btreet._ DININGIIOOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Clotb, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'a. 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. EDROOM FURNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale at T. & H. Cooko's, Furniture Warehouse. 67, Quoan-atrect. OPRING MATTRASSKS, Hair, Wool, IO Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, on gale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. AUSTRIAN BENT WOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooko's, 67, Queen-nreet. BRUSSELS OABPE'f 8, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Carpet?. Linoleum. Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Uooke's, 67, Uueen-street. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT off Cash Purchasorß of Furnituro at T. & H. " Cooke's 67, Queen-street.,



Tenders. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOAED, TENDERS FOR REPAIRS TO DREDGE. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Ist February, 1881. Tenders will be received at this Offloe until1 TUESDAY, the Bth instant, at Noon, for Re pairs to Dredste, in Terms oi Plans and Specifi cation? to be ecen nt the Engineer's Office. 1 Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Repairs | The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted, p & MoKKNZIB> Chairman. f SLENDERS lor the Erection of a Teacher s I Dwelling at Mount llosklll will be received by the Education Board, Wf^bftm^treot Auckland, until noon o£ MONDAY, Uw 3lßt iDpilns and specification at the Office <of the Board, and on application to the Chairma£ot the District School Committee, Mount Roskili, -mENDER&Ior tne Erection ot a Teacher's i. Dwelling at Orura will bo received at tho, OfflceSKaucatioußoar^ Wyndha™-s^ Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, 7th lfea '"wlnß^nd specification at the Office, of tho Board, and on application to the District Sohool Committee, Oruru. _ COAST ROAD. POTTER'S HILI/DEVIATION. Fresh Tenders for above!&«*«*. (jftV? received up to noon on THURSDAY,IOth Feb ruary, at my office, Ji, Queen-street, •where auo plans and specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E. mEHDERS are required by the under- I signed up to 6 P.m. on TUBSDAY, Ist June, 1881, for the Removal of m ?«*» o£ Broken Metal from Mount Kden Gaol to me Great North Road, In lju Whau Distnct. lor further particulars apply to JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman. Whan District Board. mO CARPENTERS.^Tendeis will be J received till noon, on SATURDAY, sth February, for the Erectionof a Hallrf Hpsom. Plans, &c, to be seen at corner of SlioMland and O'Connell streets. GRKy> Architect. , f\O CARPENTERS, Tenders for Five- A roomed Cottage in Parnoll,, wMba received until noon of Tuesday. Sth February. Plan and specifications may be seen at the yam oi S. White, fencer, near Britomart Hotel. TENDERS will be received until noon of MONDAY, February Oth, for the Ereotion of Five-roomed Cottago in Parnell. Pjsnj"^ 1 specifications may be eeen at the yard or ». Whiite, Fencer, Custom-house-street, mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 3th inßtant for the Erection of Brick Buildings at the HayinarKet, Dnrliarustrebt: also, for Removal end. Ke-erection of Iron ISbed. Ten iers for Shed to be Bent in SATURDAY next,a4 lOa-m' R. KEALS & SON, Architects, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. rr\ o builders. Tenders will ba received until noon of THURSDAY, February 10, for the Erection ot Me at Devonp^North Shore^^ Architect, rp O BUI L D ER S. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, February 9, for tho Ereotion and. Completion of a Weßleyan Church at New morket" EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. np o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on MONDAY, the 7th inst, for additions to a villa Residence at Remuera. Plans, fee., at our Offices, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. nno builders. Tenders will be received up to Noon of 3ATURUAY, the Sth o£ February, for tho Erection of a Two Story building at Cambridge. Planßl&CKb aw°AVD fI&ONEY fc SON, Arohitocts. Fp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, the 12ch February, for the Eroc ■ion n-'d Completion o£ a Masonic Hall in PrinC"-Street-WILLIAM H. SKINNER Architect. Auctions. IV. S. COCHBANK.] [JAB. DAOBK. TO-MORKOW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. North Shore. nnHE subscribers will sell, on the Pre- I. mises. Flagstaff Road, North Shore (near □emetery), Tomorrow (Thursday), 3rd inßtant, it eleven o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of—Couch, Chairs, Carpets, Pictures, Cheffonier, China, Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Chests Drawers, Wash stands and Ware, Kitchen Utensils, &c SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. Auctioneers. W. S. COCHKANE.j [JAS. DACRE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WALNUT PIANOFORTE, VERANDAH BLINDS. THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, Ith instant, at 11 /clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Walnut Pianoforte by Bord, Conches, Chairs, Pictures; White, Green, and Knd Curtains and Hangings; Wheeler and Wilscn's Improved Sewing Machine, Green hep Suite, Walnut Table, Vase?. Fish Globe, Lamps, Clocks, Cheffonier, Carpets, Mirrors, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Bedding, Chests Drawers, Wasbstands and Ware, Kitchen Utensils, fee. Also, Large Musical Box Japanese Verandah Blinds, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, B. TOHKS.] 18. C. CABB. TO-MORROW, MAIZE! MAIZE! IaAIZE! MAIZE! Ex 'Southern Cross,' from Fiji. B. TONES & CO., WILL sell, to-morrow, by auction, at 11 o'clock, 1,200 Bags MAIZK. Ex ' South m Cross,' from Fiji. ~ TO-MORROW. ON ACCOUNT UF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Ex 'Southern Cross,' from Levuka. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, To morrow (Thursday), at 10-30 o'clock, on account of whom it may concern, 200 bunches Bananas 10 bags Cocoanuts 20 bans Peanuts TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. Ex b.s. ' Australia,' from Sydney. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, 8t CASES GRAPES 83 cases Assorted Apples 9 cases Oranges Xx s.s. ' Southern Cross/ from Levuka, Pine Apples 10 sacks Cocoanuts. ARTHUR'S MART, 11 A.M. TO-MORROW. EX MAIL BOAT, FROM SYDNEY.! L. W. EATON, WILL sell, by auction, at his Mart, to. morrow, Thursday, at 10.30 o'clock, 80 cases Grapes JO esses Oranges 30 cases Apples 5 cases Lemons 5 oases Passion Fruit 20 cases Auckland Peaches 2 caseß Plums | For Positive ' Sale. DURHAM YARDS. B7\OR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on V Friday next, 1 Useful Horses, from Napier Tho Racing Pony, "Nell" 2 Medium Draught Horses, unbroken 1 First-class Riding Horse, from Tarsnakl Also, Hacks, Light Harness, and Draught Horses Bufrine?, Spring Carts, Drays, Saddles, Harness, &c. At 10 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. • (Continued on Fourth^Page.)