TELEGRAMS.

From Otm Own Correspondent),

iCOHOMANDEL, this day.

~. The crushing froni Tiernau's claim at the Tiki is completed. Five tons, including specimens, were put through the battery, and the return is 91 ounces of gold—nearly 20bzs to the ton. The Bismarck Company are getting good gold in the rise from No. 7 level. TIERNAN'S CRUSHING. Tiernan's crushing of five tons general stuff besides picked stone resulted iv 93J OEB retorted gold. Added to this are 7J ozs previously got from nine pounds of stone frohi the came leader, making a total of 101 ozs, or in round numbers 20 ozs to the ton. Gold is showing freely in the face of Tiernan's reef, EARTHQUAKE. Two more shocks of earthquake were felt last night. Pictures dropped off Mrs Cox's wall, iv Upper Township, The first shock was at 10.30 last night, the second 2.30 a.m.

SUDDEN DEATH.

GRAHA.MSTOWN, this day,

A man about fifty named Joseph Sims, in tho employ of Mr Townacnd as slaughter man, was found dead in his bed at Parawai. Death is supposed to bo from natural causes. An inquest was being hold this afternoon.

At the annual meeting of subscribers to the hospitaljlast night, Mr Comer, Mana ger of the Moanatairi, was elected president, Father O'Keilly vice-president, and Mr Hume hon. treasurer,

WHAT BECOMES OF THE CENSUS PAPERS.

|TER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

Ke the privacy of the census papers a correspondent writes to the " Herald" that he found some papers forwarded to the office amongst soma goods sent to the carpenter who were employed building a home fos him near Stratford. Everyone cf them wore complete, JNo names were cut off, and they belonged to the consus taken in 1567. Ten were found by him. Most of them he destroyed. Two are now in the possession of the Editor of the " Herald."

FOUND DEAD.

WANGANUI, this day.

An architect named Thomas Peake was found dead in hishouse last night—supposed to be a fit. He leaves a widoiv and family in Chriatchurch.

The hunting season commences in Wa nganui on the first Saturday in May. Mi- Bradley, of Otago, assumes the mastership, his pack of hounds aud the local pack being amalgamated.

BLENHEIM, this day.

The Mariborough Agricultural Show held yesterday was the most successful one for years. Exhibits were excellent and numerous. At a dinner in the evening the Lyttelton "Time's" correspondent, who responded to the toast of visitors, described a recent visit paid by him to Picton coalfields describing their extent so far as discovered, and predicting a grand result from their discovery. He says that since visiting the field he had met Mr Blair, engineer, in charge of the Middle Island, and directed his attention to the samples brought to Blenheim, and that Mr Blair expressed the highest opinion of it. Lionel Brown, journalist, died this morning.

WHITELAW COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

WELLINGTON, Wednesday.

At the Magistrate's Court this afternoon, John Henry Whitelaw, superintendent of the Mount View Asylum, was committed for trial, for ill-treatment of a patient named Mclntosh. Bail was fixed at himself in £300 and two sureties in £150 each. The accused, however, was unable to obtain bail, and was conveyed to gaoJ. WELLINGTON, this day. THE FKENCH PASS. In consequence of the dangers attached to passing through the French Pass, the cap tains of vessels in port are drawing up a petition to the ministerial head of the Marine Department to take immediate steps to have suitable lights erected there.

AN ENGLISH SHIP.

The barque Crownthorpe 133 days from London is at the heads.

The charge against Frederick Marshand Hadfield for being an accomplice in the alleged stealing of 1,000 sheep off a man in Wairarapa was dismissed, no evidence being offered.

CHKISTCHUIICH, Wednesday.

SALE OF RACING STOCK.

There was a fair attendance at the Middle Park stud sale to-day, and good prices were obtained. All the animals were sold. The highest prices were 525 guineas for a bay colt by Traducer out of Idalia (full brother to Sir Modred) which fell to Mr Delmain. He bought a biown colt out of En Avint for 475 guineas. A , bay colt out of Adair was bouyht by Mr Giigg-for 375, and Mr Horsford gave the aarae°price for a filly out of Haunock. The next highest prices were 275 guineas for a filly out of Rupee, Mr Carter, and 250 guineas for a two-year-old filly out of En Avaut. In all thirteen animals sold for 3,025 guineas. A bay colt by Traducer, from Raupo (Mata's dam), offered by Mr E. Cutts. was passed in at 700 guineas. Ten of the Middle Park stud were by Traducer, two by Papapapa, and one of Leolinus. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Rice Foulkes, a butcher, of Christchurch, has been missing for several days. SETTLING. At the settling on the great Autumn meeting the following amounts were paid over:-J. Chatl'e, £57; Sir H. Robinson, £508 •H. Dower, £431; Hon. W. Robin son, £119; Bell, £10; G. Fraser, £137; Walters, £134; G. Batts, £30: total £1.438. FANCY FAIR. The Volunteer fancy fair, organised with a view of paying outstanding liabilities on the review last year, opened yesterday, and was very successful. At the invitation of Mr G. G. Stead, the members of the C.J.C. held a pigeon match at Rusely to-day.

DUNEDIN, this day. The City Council have effected retrench- j ment to the extent of £3,000 annually. PROPOSED SALE OF EDUCATION RESERVES. An important intimation was made known at yesterday's meeting of the Land Board that therg is a scheme on foot by the Edu- i cation Commissioners for the sale of large education reserves in this province, and funding the proceeds for education purposes. This means opening a vast extent of laud for settlement. MORITZON'S CASE. In Moritzon's case, the Judge intimated he would reserve for the Appeal Court the point whether the evidence showed the Commission of the technical offence of embezzlement.

LICENSED VITUALLERS' ASSOCIATION.

Thk adjourned meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Association was held this after, noon at the United Service Hotel, Mr Graham in the chair. The principal busi ness of the meeting was the election of officers for the ensuing year. The following gentlemen were elected :—President Mr P Gorham, Vice-President Mr H. Oram, Treasurer Capt, Mahon, Stc. Mr H. Fuller. Committee : —Messrs S. Williams, Batson, Kidd, Gallagher, and Fisher. Solicitor for the association, at the usual retaining salary, Mr E. K. Tyler. A vote of thanks to the chairmaD, closed the meeting.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING,

Tun ordinary half-yearly meeting of the proprietors of this institution was com menced at noon to-day, the Hon. Jas. Williamson (Chairman of the Board of Directors) presiding.

Tho usual preliminary business having been gone through, the general manager (Mr D; L. Murdoch) submitted the follows ing report and balance sheet :—

The Directors have pleasure in submitting to shareholders the following report and balance-sheet for the half-year ended 31st March :—The net profit, at that date, after ample appropriation for all known bad or doubtful debts, and iv reduction of Hank Premises and Furniture Accounts, amounts to £76',4G4 9s 6d ; to which has to be added balance from half-year ended 30th Septem ber, ISSO, £23,337 6s 9d, giving ;i total, available for division, of £99,801 Id's 3d ; the following appropriation of which is now recommended :—To payment of dividend at the rate of 10 percent, per annum, £50,000; to bonus of 5a per share, equal to 5 per cent, per annum, £25,000 ; to balance carried to profit and loss new account, £24,501 lGs 3d : total, £99,801 16s 3d. The dividend and bonua will lie payable at Head Ollice, Auck land, to-morrow (Friday), 22ndinat., and at brandies on receipt of advice. For the Board of Directors, JAMES WILLIAMSON, Chairman, AOOHKOATK BALANCffi-SnKKT OP THR BANK OV New Zealand, at the3lßt March, 1881, Includ ing London Olllco at 31st January, 1831, LIABILITIES. J3 s. d. Capital 1,000,000 0 o ResorvoFund 555,000 0 0 Notes in circulation.. ... .. .173,233 0 0 Bills Payable in circulation .. 1,875,011 1G 1L Deposits and othor Liabilities .. 7.U!12.-iOS 10 1 Balanco of Prjilt aud Loss .. !M,XOI lti 3 jßUjmj.js. r)_jjj ASSETS. £ a. d. Coin and Cash Balances at Hankers 1,732.833 13 0 Money on Short Call in London.. (i75,!W0 0 0 Bullion on hand and la transitu,. 230.083 15 U Government Securitios .. .. 216,513 15 0 Bills itcooivnblo and Securities in London 2,058,G15 15 1 Hills Discounted, and othor debts duo to tho Hank .. .. _ 6,780.116 19 5 Landed Proporty, Bank Pro mises, &c 225,001 5 0 £0,991453 3 3 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. & 8. d. To Dividond on 100,000 Sharos of £10 each, at rato of 10 per cent, por annum 50,000 0 0 Bonus at rato of 5s por sharo, equal too per cent, pei-annum .. .. 25,000 0 0 Balanco caried. to Profit and Loss Now Account 2-I.SOI 16 3 £1)0,801 16 3 By Balanco from Half-year ended 30th Snptomher, 18S1 23,337 6 9 Not Profit for Half-year onded 31ot March, 1881 76.101 9 C £99,801 16 3 RESERVE I'TJ.ND. £ s. d. To Balanco 555,000 0 0 £555,000 0 0 By Balance from Half-yoar ondod 30thSepiembor, 1880.. .. _ 555,000 0 0 £555,000 0~0 We hereby certify that wo have oxamined tho Accounts of tho Bank of New Zealand for tho Half-year endod 31st March, 1881, and that wo have counted tho Gash Halauous and examined tho Bills nnd otber Securities hold at tho Head office, and compared the Keturns of tho Biauches with tbo Statements in tho foregoing Balnnco shoat, and have found tho same to bo OOr7si K ned) AtWKK.^TLOBj AnditoM< The Chairman then said : —" Gentltmen, —The report and balance-sheet which have just been read, beyond affording evidence of the continued success of our operations, do not, as compared with previous state ments, present any features so marked as to call for more than mere passing notice. The principal difference in the iigiires iv the balance-sheet will be observed in the amouut of bills payable in circulation on the one side, and in bills receivable and secuiities iv Loudon on the other—the latter item being swollen over a million partly by the more profitable investment of about £770,000, which, at date of last statement, was on short call in London, and the balance being due to the more active exchange operations of the period of the year, the past six mouths, comprehending the wooli eason, when our remittances are much increased. The bills in circulation, representing thecunentoutstandiug bills on London and elsewhere, have naturally been considerably increased by sale of exchange, to provide payment for these remittances. It will be observed that our resources remain abundantly ample for every contin gency, aud, while uot disposed to encourage or foster speculative business, we are fully prepared to take advantage of any oppor tunity, likely to increase legitimate tran sactions. It will not be expected, with so large an amount of the Bank's resources invested in secuiities affording a narrow margin of profit, that the result of the past half-year's operations can shew any mate rial increase, but our profits have been more than maintained, and that under the heavy taxation of the past year, towards which this Bank has contributed nearly £17.000. I am glad, however, to congratulate shareholders on our ability to maintain our usual dividend, and to carry forward such an amount as practically to ensure the continuance of a like return for the next half year. I will only aid one word more ot congratulation to shareholders on the improved and im proving condition of the colony. Public finance appears now to have attained a stable and healthy condition, and, with continued prudence, we may reasonably hope to see the credit of New Zealand second to none of the Australasian Colonies. Trade is gradually but surely progressing, population fast increasing, settlement (both north and south) rapidly extending, aud wo have been favoured with a most bountiful season, in both pastoral and agricultural pursuits. With these few remarks I beg to move the adoption of the Report and balance Sheet as read.

Mr C. J. Stone : I rise to second the adoption of this report and balance-sheet. In doing so I would repeat the words which have just fallen from the Chairman, and congratulate the shareholders " on the im proved and improving condition of the colony." I think, Mr Chairman, that wo are getting a somewhat better opinion in the world at Home than we have enjoyed iv the past. Our colony is recognised as a field for emigration, and the salubrity of its climate, the va9t mineral resources it possesses, and its capabilities as a grain and wool producing country are all attracting attention to it. I think I may say that arrivals almost weekly ot magnificent ships during the grain and wool seasons must tell aud convince our friends at Home that we occupy, and shall continue to do so, a prominent position as one of the grain-pro ducing countries of the world. This, while admitted as far as regards the South, is, perhaps, not so well known or so well ad mitted as regards the North. It ia, how ever, as regards the portion of the colony which more immediately concerns us, becom ing each day more patent to observation. I remember many years ago being told, rather sneeiingly, I thought, by an influen tial gentleman iv Wellington, " Oh, 1 dare say your scoria lands around Auckland will produce grass." I rejoice to say that they do not only that, but they are well able to produce grain and beef as well. We hare a vast area of wheat-produc ing land in this colony, wliich for various reasons has scarcely been tapped yet. Settlers found it so easy to get good rates of interest for what money they had that many would-be farmers preferred to invest it in that way. I believe lam right in conjecturing that one gentleman in the North who came out for the purpose of in vesting money in farming operations found it to be so profitable to invest it in other ways that he contented himself with work ing two acres of land while his capital was out bearing interest. This state of things is now passing away. Money is abundant, and therefore cheaper, and we may reason ably expect that farming operations will be carried on more largely to our benefit as a bank and as settlers. This |is scarcely the place for discussing politics, but I was attracted by the remark of the Chairman that the public finances of the colony have been put on a satisfactory footing, and that if prudence were exercised they would maintain it. I trust that as a legislator of the colony he will in his place and that others will in their places see that prudence is exercised, so that New Zealand may not only assume, but hold the position which her salubrity of climate, vast mineral and agricultural re sources, and wheat and wool producing capabilities entitle her to. With these re marks I beg to second the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. The motion was then put, when it was agreed to nem. dis. Une of the proprietors asked for some ex plana'-ion with regard to the item-"Bills discounted and other debts due to the Bank, £6,796,416 19s 5d." He wished to know if it would be available within a reasonable time in case a financial crisis

occurred. Mr Murdoch : The Chairman permits me to answer the question. Tins amount of £6 796 416 19s 5d is invested in the ordinary operations of a Bank, A large proportion fitis on very short dated bills. There is o doubt the ordinary accommodation

granted to customers by overdraft, but if the gentleman wants to know if such a large amount is locked up in land transactions I may say.that there is not £1000 invested in that way. We do not go into land operations at all. The Chairman announced that this com pleted the ordinary business. Mr Scott: Mr Chairman and gentlemen —1 have vei:y great pleasure in moving a vote of thanks to the directors of the Bank, iind the oflicers. A a regards the directors it would be invidious; perhaps, on my part, to single out any One individual. So far as my opinion goes I feel that the directors of the Bank of New Zealand have managed with ability its financial position, and con ducted its affairs from the time it com menced until now, with extraordinary suc cess. That being so the shareholders have to thank them (for the gratifying re sults shown on the face of tho balance sheet. As regards the ollicers I may remark that unless the directors, however talented, had been seconded by a first-class staff of ollicers, they could not have brought about such satisfactory results. Mr Comiskey : I have very much pleasure in seconding the motion. Ido uot think that it is necessary for me to add anything <o what has just been said, for I am sure all the shareholders are satisfied that tho direc tors are fully entitled to the proposed vote. The motion was unanimously passed. The Chairman : For my own part, gentle men, 1 have very little to say that is new. I have on many occasions met the shareholders, aud up to tho present time lam very glad—very proud—to say that I alwayi met with such returns as were satisfactory to ourselves and to our shareholders. The Baulc has been one ot the great successes of New Zealaud. It originated in this town—in fact I was myself the originator of it. But we have, all of us directors, large interests in the concern, and that is a great guaiantco to the shareholders. Outside aud independently of that, however, there has not been a director on this Board who has not done ins best to promote the interests of the shareholders, aud I think I can assure tho shareholders that such care and iorethought will continue iv the future. Gentlemen, I am much obliged to you for the vote. Mr Murdoch : On behalf of tho stall', I have much pleasure in thanking you, gen tlemen, for the vote just passed. It is al ways encouraging to have one's efforts appre ciated, and I accept the voto therefore not as a mere empty compliment, but as a genuine expression of tho value attached to our endeavours. I need not say that they will continue to be exerted on behalf ot an institution of which we are so justly proud. This was all the business.

EXTENSIVE FIRE, QUEEN-STREET.

SIX SHOPS IiUUNED.

A MOST disastrous lire occurred in Queen street, between the hours of 3 and 4 o'clock this morning, the scene of the conflagration being the wooden block of buildings extend ing from the Auckland Savings Bank to Montague's Fancy Bazaar. At a quarter past 3 o'clock, Constable Dews, who was stationed at the head of Queen-street Wharf, upon looking up towards the spot previously indicated, 9aw a great volume of llame, suddenly burst into the air, as of the result of an explosion. He requested Constable McCouuell to ring out an alaim, which was heard at 3.25 a.m., and then pro ceeded with all possible speed in direction of the lire. On the way up Queen-street he met Scrgeaut Clarke, who had also been aroused aud they together went about in vestigating matters. It was discovered that the lire bud commeuced iv some out-build ing at the rear of Whitehead's, and that it was gradually but surely taking hold of the shop iv Queen-street. Being unable to effect an entrance they could do nothing but

irive the alarm, aud the Firo Brigade, uuclci Mf Superintendent Hughes, aud the ( police, under Mr Superintendent Thompson t were on the spot almost simultaneously,and j ivith great alacrity. Mr Tardy was also v present, Before the brigade anived, how- ever, the lire had a good hold of both j Whitehead's tobacconist shop aud Cole's n basket ware establishment, and further '^ threatened to spread on either side. Two branches of hose were speedily got to play, . but the lire proved the more powerful, and J within a few minutes had caught Mason's j bail-dressing saloon, Seeing that the latter t place could not be saved, an attempt was j make to save some of the goods, but so quickly did the llames euvelop the whole building that nothing but a large mirror J aud two patent American chairs could be secured. The scene at this stage ' was most exciting, and on the opposite side o£ ihe street, where hundreds of people were congregated, iho heat was almost unbearable. The liic- ( men, too, had very hard work. The only ' way in which they could get at the tiro was l by standing under the verandahs aud ! showering the water through the doorway, * and they were thus placed in a most uu- ' enviable position. Kvery few minutes a ; burning board of beam would fall ou top or ' alongside them, and ou several occasions the onlookers were wrought up to such a 1 pitch of enthusiasm that they heartily J clapped the liremen as they each time re- ' turned to the charge. When Mason's shop caught it became apparent that if some vigorous steps were not taken to staythe progress of the tiie towards the Savings Bank that Hue building would be certain Ito sutler considerable damage. Superinten dent Hughes immediately ordered that a , hose bo carried on the roof. This ; had the desired effect, and in ten or fifteen j minutes, Mason's shop was a heap of smouldering ruins, thus rendering the Bank quite safe, the only damage sustained being i a slight crack in the wall and the loss of a ' quautity of plaster. The lire, requiring no further immediate attention iv this } direction, all hands were turned ou the ] other buildings, and it was then found ! that another shop ou the opposite end ' (Mrs Coster's) was in a blaze, and that the flames were quickly travelling , along the roof ot Patterson's stables. A j great volume of water was poured ( in upon the blazing column, and about ten , minutes before four o'clock the roof of the : stable fell in. A cry was raised by a few I persona that there were a number of horses at the back, but this was found to be incorrect. There existed but little hope of saving the last named build ing, and attention was directed to the shop of Mr Payne, watchmaker, from which smoke was issuing in great volumes. Captain Butler aud the Salvage Coips, assisted by Mr Payne and a number of friends,sot to work and cleared the place of every moveable article, and it was well they did so for the firemen were thus enabled to stamp out the fire. They chopped and tore down the ceiling, when, it was seen that the fire had a good hold of the roof. Thi3, however, was easily got under by the aid of a few buckets of water, and thus the progress of the lire was checked, but by no small effort. Had it not been for the unusual exertions of the liremen, and Mr Suporintendaut Hughes.it is very probable that three or four more buildings would have been destroyed, as those immediately adjoining Payne's were also of wood. A little damage was sus tained by the surrounding buildings from sparks and water but no material loss. Good order was kept throughout, the police force under Sub-inspector Pardy rendering valuable assistance. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE. There are many conflicting statements abroad as to the place where the hre origi nated, but the persons who were earliest upon the scene agree in assigning some sheds at the rear of Cole's and Patterson's premises as the locale of the flames when they first observed them. Many conjectures are indulged in as to the cause, but as they appear to be mere guesses they are hardly worth relation. No definite or authentic information has so far been gained, as to the stimulating cause of the fire, and in all pro bability the matter will remain enshrouded in doubt. THE ALARM. There is no difficulty however in ascer taining how and by whom the alarm was given. It seems that at 3.20 a.m. Con stable Dews was standing at the city end of the Queen-street wharf conversing with a cabman named Michael Gorman, who was awaiting with his hansom the arrival of the I steamer Arawata, when he perceived a sudden blaze opposite the Thistle Hotel. Hastily calling the cabman's attention to the fact, he jnmped iuto the vehicie and ordered him to drive rapidly up the street. The diiver obeyed, and the two men lustily called out, "Fire" as they galloped along the thoroughfare. The only persons whom they met on their way were Sergeant Clark and Constable McCormicK. They perceived that the fire was raging at the rear of Whitehead's ; bowling saloon, and having dropped the 1 policemen iv front of the shops, the jehu 1 therefore drove off rapidly to Albert-street, where he knocked up Superintendent i Hughes, and a minute or so later trans ported him to Queen-street. The fire at ; that time was burning furiously. ; SUNDRY INCIDENTS. It is a singular fact that Sergeant Clarke i passed along Lome-street at the rear of the doomed buildings about 3 o'clock without'

perceiving any indication or smell of |ire, and still more strange lhat in company with I Const. McCofmick he passed by them in Queen-street at 3.20 (just when Const. Dews caught sight ot the blaze from the wharf, without having his suspicions aroused. He left McCormack at the corner of Vic toria-street, and had only got as far as the Auckland Hotel when the alarm was raised. Considerable difficulty was experienced in effectius' an entrance to the various premises menanced by the flames none of them being occupied after hour and none of tho tenants living near at hand. Mr Payne however has been ( iv the habit of leaving tho key of his jewellery establishment with Mr Saun der's, the tailor, and this gentle man'was speedily|upon the scene—nearly'all Mr Payne's stock was secured. Some of Mr Mason's iriends on arriving ■ at the fire and finding them absent con siderately sent a messenger with a horse for his conveyance " down town." Mr Mason received the tidings, of course, with great . concern, but anxious as he was to ' reach Queen-street with all . possible expedition, he could not be persuaded to mount the gallant steed which was prancing and curvetting about his garden fence in the most lively manner imaginable. Thinking, even under such circumstances, discretion the better part of valour, the prudent , barber made the best of his way to town on foot. Mr Cole is the greatest sufferer by the fire, He was entirely uninsured, and as tho great proportion of his stock is des troyed, he roughly estimates his loss at £300. THE SCENE TO-DAY was visited by crowds of people. > The half-consumed and completely gutted shops were littered over with charred and blackened bottles, pieces of metal or pottery ware, amongst which the owners and their employes were searching for salvage. Many an old smoker inusthavo sighed deeplyasthe aromatic odour of tho fragrant weed Hiiluted his olfactoay nerves m passing the ruins of Messrs Harris' and Whitebead's premises while tho now usejes scents and unguents which lay piled up in thu lmrdrcsscr's shop, wero the obyecta of wistful attention from the gamins who hovered about. The Insurances. Tho block of buildings was owned by Messrs K. C. Barstow, Costley, and Mason Broa,, the latter having an insurance of £800 on the two shops adjoining the Auck land Saving. Bank, and the two former gentlemen being, so far as we cau ascertain, quite uninsured. The inoui'iiucea on stock aloiio are ;—Harris, £GOO in the Colonial (halt of which is re-insured) ; Patterson, £100, Colonial; Mason's building, which includes Harris's shop, was insured for £500 in the South British; and Mason's baths, stock fixtures and machinery for £300, South British; the loss is double. Payne, £200, South British; Coster, £100, Colonial ; Whitchoad, £100, United, and £100 Northern (iv addition to £100 on the Bowl, ing Alley in tho Norwich); Dunne, Hull and Co. (estimated loss) £5. Mr Cole un fortunately was uninsured. He held a lease of his own and Whitehead'n shop from Mr Costly, three years of which have yet to run. l'ajiic's stock was all saved. I'attersou's was but partially destroyed, and he therefore ouly claims one half the insurance.

The total loss sustained by the Insurances Companies will be as under :— South British, £1000 (les.s salvage oil' Payne's stock); Colonial, i'SOO; United, £100; Northern, £100; Norwich, £100; Union, £5 : total, £2,105.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

[By Telkgkai'ii.— Press Association.]

WELLINGTON, this day.

DISMISSAL OF WIIITELAW. A Sl'-CIAI- meeting of the Executive Council was held at the Government Houso to.day. The Governor presided. Messrs Hall and Dick were present. The business was to consider the recommendation of the Cabinet that Mr Whitelaw be dismissed from the service. After a full consider ation the decision was confirmed, and a warrant of dismissal was signed by the Government. JOA rumour is in circulation that the present criminal proceedings against Whitelaw will be diopped nnd that they were only under token for the purpose of detaining him him till the Audit Department could prose cute him for spurious voucher"! and niisap propiiation of another's salary, but this is wholly unfounded. The Government will allow the law to take its course in both cases. DR. SKAE. It is understood that Dr. Skae asked and obtained permission to withdraw his first leply to the Koyal Commissioners' report as too strongly worded, and is now preparing a more temperate answer. 1 fancy there is some division of opinion in the Cabinet on hia case, but I believe tho majority will adopt tlie Commissioners' view, and that he is almost certain to go. Mr l.olleston goes South to-morrow on private business. Mr Parris and Hone Pihame will select the Maori prisoners to be released from Lyttelton gaol.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THUKSDAY, APRIL 21



The following canard appears under a large heading in the "Sydney Evening News " : _The death is announced of Arch bishop Steins, S.J., of Auckland, N.Z. The deceased prelate had only been in New Zealand about two years, and his death ■was entirely unexpected. He was in his 73rd year. The prettiest Rocking Chair tor any clasß of room ia that known as tho Austrian Bent Wood. This style of furniture is well adapted for this climate. It is light-looking and yet very strong; it is suitable for either sitting, dining or drawing-room. Garlick and Cranwell were the flrat to introduce it to the Auckland public, and they have now a large assortment at lower prices than when first offered for sale just landed ex Oxford and previous shipments in Black and Walnut principally. Arm and Site Chairs, Ladies* and GentB1 Rocking Chairs, Shop and Piano High Chairs, Childrens" Table Chairs, Childrens' Low and Arm Chair?, Settees, etc. Our stock of House Furniture and Carpets is well worth inspecting. New-comers especially ghoulrt visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents and those about to marry will be aided by con sulting our Book Catalogue, and will find in our Stock such a variety that will enable them to furnish their house in a few hours, and at tho cheapest rates. Five per cent, discount is allowed for all cash payments on furnishing orders. Note the address—l ity Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland—Garlick and Cranwell Proprietors,—advt



Educational \ UCKLAND COLLEGE AND A. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Second Quarter, 1881, ■will commonco en MONDAY, tho 25th instant, at 0.30 o'clock, when tho Treasurer will attend to receive tho Fees for tho Current Quarter. JOHN JAMKS, Secretary. FTTrIT' high sc"ho 01. School Re-opena on THURSnAY. 21st April. Fees for Sooond Quarter aro Payable, IN ad- VANCK, on MONDAY next, 25th Instant. Tho Headmaster will enroll new Pupils on SATUR DAY, April 23rd, botweon the hours o£ 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. YOUNG LADY, lately arrived from England, seeks an engagoment as Gover ness. Acquirements: Good Unglißh, German (acquired on the Continent). French, and Music; good references.—Address : MB, Mrs Mitford, Parnell, Auckland. Board ana Kesiaence. KIVATE BOARD and KESIDENCK in a House pleasantly situated; splendid view of tho harbour; uso of good bath and piano: five minuteß' walk from Poat-oillce; terma moderate.—Addreßß at Star office. Y"~ 0U jnG WOMisii'» INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUEEN-STREET Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Ro»rdinghoußß for Young L&dies who are occupied during tho day. Terras on application to tho Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings aro held during tho Woek. Governoea Agency and Lending Library in connection with tr-e Institute. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBdON-STREKT. Board and Lodging _.. 20a, per Week Single Koom 25a. A Comfortable Home for a Lady or Gentleman olosra to Ponsonby Road.—Ap ply for address ac Stallard's Grocory Storo, Pon uonby Koad. BanKrvmtoy Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho mattor of the petition of Frank Winter, of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, in Kew Zealand, Wine Merchant, for tho adjudication as a Bankrupt of William Holzkndorff Pkrcival, of Anckland aforeßaid, Gen tleman, and in the of " The Dobtors and Creditors Act, J876," and the amend ments thereof. It is hereby notified that, at a first maetlng of the Creditors ot tho abovenamed William Hol zendorft Percival, held in the Supreme Court Buildingß on Wednesday the 20th day of April instant, at tho hour of eleven o'clock in the fore noon, George Harper, Produce Merohant, and Henry Rees Georne, Commission Agent, both I of Auckland, in the Provincial district of Auck- I land, were elected Creditors' Trustees In tho ! above estate ; and tho said George Harper and Henry Rees George have intimated to the regis trar, in writing, their acceptance of the said appointment. Dated at Auckland this 20th day of April, 1881. G, W. BASLKY, Deputy Registrar. Hbsketh & Richmond, Solicitors for tho ', Petitioning Creditor. rriHE SINGBULLI AND MURMAH ■ JL TEA CO. (LIMITED), DARJEKLING, 1 Received the Highest Awards of Merit for their Teas at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81. The undersigned thanks his increasing patrons ' for their continued confidence and patronage, ' and has much pleasure in being able to inform i thorn that he has received a shipment of the above Company's Darjeeling Pekoe Souchong Teas. In the cup they aro rich, strong, and fragrant, and fit for the most delicate palate. Price, puce, 2a lOd per lb. FREDK. WHITEHBAD, '• Tea Importer, • Tkrms Cash. Victoria-street,



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Dampier has another Fresh Advertisement of Won derful Bargains, _th page, next tho auctions. W~ ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry.Upper Queen nnd Darby streets. Smart Laa to milk and drive; female servant for same place. WANTED, by a well-educated iount; Lady, a situation as Companion, Lady'a Help or Nursery Governess.—Address ED, Star office. WANTED, 50 to ]00 Young Fowls.— Apply, stating price, to "X.Y.Z.," this office. . WANTED, a Respectable Girl as (Jook. -Mrs J. C. Firth. Mount Eden. WANTED, by a young man, a situation as an Improver to tho Baking Trade.— Apply by letter, addressed R.S.V., Auckland Poat-orHce. WANTED to .rurcnase, a snop and Dwolling in the Suburbs; Karangahape Road preferred; aIBO, to Purchaso a goud level Allotment in Suburbs, on a loading thorough fare.—Add rcss. XVZ. Star office. ANTEUj at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby-streets, several Young Girls to bo useW. v vtaNTEDi Purchasers for beautitul VV China Cups and Saucors, 8s Cd per doz. Mrs Grico, Newmarket. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, several Female Servants. ANTED, Business Men to know that I rcceivo Advertisements for all leading Now Zoaland and Australian Nowspapors at very lowest rnteß.—W. Bartloet Langbridge, " Associated News and Advertising Bureau," Stichbury'a Buildings. Quoon-atreet. ~\\l ANTED, a General Servant; must V ? bo a good Cook and Laundroas.—Apply to Mrs Graves Aiokin, Park Koad, before 12 o'clock a.m. ANTED, a Youth for tue l'ainting. Applyjo Thomiiß Webb. Kden Terrace. ANTED KNOWN, that the Public can only got Choap Clotlios by having thorn made of good material.—Try K. Stow, Tailor, Victoriu-stroot, just romoved afow doors below his old shop ! WANTED, a strong Lad for errands and gonoral work.—Apply at tho Phar macy, Qucon-atroet W7ANTED to Let, cither whole or part V V of 10-roomed llouao in Wynyardstreet, Alton Road, oithor partly furnished or un furnl.hod.—Apply SI'AK Olllco. WANTED, at Hannafoid's Auckland Registry, Queon and Darby stroetfl, Hotel Foniulo Scrvant.ablo to cook (Otahuhu). WANTED, a Young Person to assist in a Confectioner's Shop.—Apply by letter, Btatinn torms and reference, to " Confec tioner," Si'AU olM^ WANTED, an Allotment fenced in Wellington streot; labour only.—Apply to D. GillandorH, Vicloriu-street West, corner o( Dock-street, after (i p.m. YVT ANTED,"Ti nood Jiilliard-maiker ; V T must bo Bobor, and have good references; —Oroyhound Hotel. Queen-street. WANTED, by a respectable young man, an oiiKai'omont in a Country Store or upon n Farm ; would be willing to give children tuition. — Address A.X.W,, Kvkning Stah, Auckland. WANTED, Light Employment by a young man ; salary no consideration.— Address by letlcr "A." Stah office. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, two housemaids (-amo country hotel); wagos, 12a. WANTED, ono more Shop, near the now ono, for Crockerywaro.—W. H. Damplor. WANTED, a steady young man to mako a fow stops and boxes (plcco work.—J. O. Pclnain, Ladder and Barrow Factory, Victoria-street. WANTED, a tidy Girl.—Apply to Mrs Hokk, Nowniurkok WANTED, a good Ploughman (single); must have a good character; wages, £52 per year, with good home.—Api'ly Aloy, Watchmaker, Qneen-streot. Y7_7 ANTED, a General Servant; one V T accu^tomod to washing and ironing and general houßO-work.—Appiy to Mrs Percival, Preen La_u. tVTANTKD, ii «ood Woman Cook ; V T wages, £52 jier year; also, a good Family maid : wages, £30 per yoar.—Apply Aley, Watchmaker, Queen-street. V\7'ANTE_), good General Servant 71 must bo able to cook. References re quired.—Apply Panama House, Lower Sy inonds-struiit. \\7ANTED, a Jiaby to Wet Nurse. - » T Apply to Dr Sioekwcll. Symonds-stroot, between tho hours of 0.2, anil 6. tVTANTED, a General Servant, wheie » \ two others are kept.—Apply to Mr?. Murdoch, Prospect, Mount St. Johu, between 9 and 1, or a and G o'clock. ly/tNTED, a strong Errand Boy.— W. Vt S. Jones, Saddloi', Queen-atreet. _ \\r ANTED, for the country, a good y ' General Servant, ono accustomed to washing, ironing, and cooking. To a suitable person s?o:>(l wagci will bo given. Also, a good Girl about 111, to assist in tno house-work; one thai can use a machin. preferred.—Apply to Jlrs I'urcival, Ureon Lane WANTED, Carpenters. — Apply Mr Scherd', lioiißO Arney Hoiid. KaiiHiern. \\T ANTED, a good Bootmaker ; also, a V v Rood Bench Hand.—Apply to C. Brookes, Bluo Boot. W/'Ai'v'TED, 50 to 100 tons of the best Vt Ti-treo Firewood for Cash.—Address S. Partridge, Nelson-streou \\J ANTKD, every Keader of the Star t T to see our Advertißement on tho fourth paKo.—John Leppor Be Sons. WANTED, you to see the magnificent stock of New Ties, Now Hats, Now Shirts, and New Hosiery jast opened at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory. WANTED, to give away trousers, Kvery person ordering a Suit for 55s or npwards will receive a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Queen street. Y\7" ANTED KNOWN, tliat you can V ? l)res_ well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Miiligan. res advertise ment on front page, ANTED KNOWN, a 300 • gallon Coppor Boiler for Sale, choap.-Uark & Gano, Fort^sireet; ANTED, Housewives to Buy 21b. tins Californian Honey, Is 3d each; 71b bags Oatmeal, Is 3d each; 2lb tins Golden Syrup, lOd each; Household Soap, G bars for 2s 3d; Cornflour, Gd per lb; Marmalade, 8d per tin; New Jams, GJd per tin; Bloater Pasto. G- per tin; Best Salt Butter, lOd par lb: Blackkg Brußhen. 2s 6d per set; Safety Matches, l.d per doz,—KEW'S, Victoria and Albort streets. ANTED, the Ladies to kuow that T. McMaster, Queen-street, has opened, por Oxford, from London, a largo stock of Mantles.Drcsaes. Millinery, Hosiery,|and Gloves ANTED KNOWiN, mat D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at the oweat cash prices. Tho timbor, being under vo is bettor than that purchased elsewhere \\T ANTKD KNOWN. The Auckland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which willbo sold aa Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Saahos, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. _ G L HOLDSJIP^JVIanaKor. WANTED KNOWN.—Arrived, ex 'Frisco Mail, the third and much inquired-for consignment of Sea Mo^s Farina. Tho demand has been groater than supply pre viously. It needs no comment. Wholesale and Retail at J. L. Hatswcll's, Importer, opposite Northern riuh, Princes-strcßt, Auckland. \*/ ANTED, the Public to call and in t ? spect, or purchaso, tho Goods at A. McLeod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Mattress tfnetory. City Mart, 123, Queen-Btreet. They will find that everything iB marked in plain figures, and is tho Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m. till&p.n)., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W. Good son's stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quiro; good Wnvelopoa, at 2d per 25; the Kensington and Brunswink Note, (highly fashionable). Is Gd per 5-quire packet; Envelopes to matoh, 3d per 25; Exquisite Damask Repp Note, in 6 colours, at Is per quire; Envelopes to match, Is per 25: Mourning Note in all borders, Gd per quire, and Court Knvelopea, Gd per paoket; Monogram (2 letters) Note Paper, Gd per quire, with uourt Knvelopes to match, Gd per 25. Pass, Exercise and Copy Books, Day Books, Ledgers, Journals in great variety; Writing Desks. Blotters, En velopo Cases, &c.; Birthday Cards, a beautiful assortment; Initial ftamps, for paper or linen marking, from Is each; the Croedmoor,Bull nog, and Mule Savings Bank. &c, &c—lll, Queen-atreet, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Oarr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firewood in thoir Yard, Ciißtom-house.streot West, opposite and of Hobson-street. N.8,-Tho increasing demand for White Pine has Induced them to errange for a constant supply. WANTED KNOWN—Music! Music I Music!—W. H. Dampier has mat imported an immense quantity of superior new and standard Pianoforte Music, in cluding Italian do., consisting of Songe (Sentimental and Comic). Duets, Operas, Pieces, Dances, &c, &c, and as he has bought it cheap, will sell it all at one price, viz., 6d each, 13 to tho dozen, some of it worth 5e each; Catalogues on application. Ladies are requested to handle it carefully. A few Sheets Music, 2 for Id and Id each. The above iB so cheap there will be only a trifling reduotion to the trade and crofession.—W. H. DAMPIER, Wakefleld-Btreot. a few yards from the old shop, WANTED KNOWN—An established fact that 111, Queen-street, is the place for Novelties, combined with Kconomy, where daily may be Been the Most Brilliant Illumina tion in Auckland, "The Kohinoor," and the " Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods are marked : in plain figures. The trade motto, "A nimble sixpence better than a slow shilling." An in apection is solicited of the New Goods, pei Oxford and s.s. Norfolk, just received, com . nrißing the New Patent Knife Cleaner, frotr ' 7s 6d- the Patent Wringer, 40s; the Clima_ Tap, 3s; the Prize Filter Tap, 3s; the Americai Songster; tho Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone ' la; tho American Wizard, or Electrical am ' Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; thi 1 Duck Shooting; tho Agricultural Show Puzzle J 6in 1: the Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thuml ' Printing Press: the Now Crystalino Waiters from Is; the New Indestructible Enamellei ■ Cup, Pails, and Vases; Dolls and Dolls' Porain bulators; and a variety of other new am attractive Goods far too varied to enumerate.- Call and inspect them at 111, Queen-atroot, am Brandon House, Parnell.



i Wanted. WANTED, a Respectable Boy.—Apply to W. Jonee, Tobacconist, 112, Queen-st; \\T ANTED, a Young Girl for small W family, in country; comfortable horde and clothing provided, and Well Cared for.—H; Henry's Registery, Hhnrtland-street. li\r ANTED, a good Shoeing Smith for H Thames; good wages and constant em ployment to a competent hand —Jamss Mackie, Coachbuilder, Victoria-street. WANTED, a stioner, useful Lad.— Appiy to Robertson Bros., Grocers, Upper Symonda-street. _. ANTED, four good Bench Hands for atrong work; also two good Boot Closers and one good Knee Hand for Ladies work. All hands must work in the factory.— Apply at once Garrett Bros. , ANTED, Waggon Buildere.— Apply Campbell Bros., Onehunga. WANTED TO LET, New Three roomed Verandah Cottage; good well; in a healthy locality.-Enquire T. Armstrong, Commercial Road, Arch Hill. ~ A«TEI>7 at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, Unincumbered Farm Couple for Gisborne— husband to plough and general farm work,wife cook and wash; wages, £70 and found; at once. HE advertiser, who lives within a walking distance o£ town, and whoso husband is much from home, is anxious to meet with a Lady requiring a comforUblo Homo upon roasonablo terms.—X., Post-offloe, Auck and. V¥T A N T E D. Barges to Carry small Sawn Piles from the Thamea River to Auckland^ & April 21,1881. - ANTED KNOWM.— 'Iho New Winter Stook is now Opened Out at the New Zoaland Clothing Factory. The variety is larger than unual, and the Fitting and Quality much superior to any other goods offered to the public^ mb PRINTERS.—Wanted, a Turnover ; JL good wages.—Apply at the "Observer" office; T> A X E R S ! B a!_ E R S ! Wanted for the North Shore, a First-class Baker and Confectioner; good references re quired. Also, a Youth aocustomed to the trade.—Apply on Baturday, 4 p.m., to R. & K. Dudor. Tenders. TT'AIPAIU-WAIKATO RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th April, 1881. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, lßt May, 1881, for Fencing Government Land in Newmarket and Hemuera , Highway Districts. They must be addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works. Auck land, and marked outside, "Tender for Fen cing." Plans and specifications can be seen at this office. Tho lowest or any tendor will not necessarily bo accepted. By command. (Slgnod) W. H. HALES, Distriot Engineor. Publio Works Office, Auckland, April 20th, 1881. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re coived at this office up to noon of MONDAY, Ist day of May, 1881, for tho supply ing and delivering of Firewood to the different UepAitmc-nta of the General Government in Auckland. Tenders must bo addressed to tho Hon. tho Minißter for Public Works, Auonland, and marked outside, " Tender for Supplying Flro wood." Specification and conditions oan bo seen at this oltlco. Tho lowest or any tender not neoossarlly accepted. By command. (Signed) W. H. HALKS, District Engineer. AIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are invited for Providorlng the Com- , pivny's Steamer, on tho Kaipara River. Speci fications may be seen at the Coapany s Office, Queen-street Wharf. Tenders to be sent in by Noon on MONDAY, 25th instant. WM. JLODDER. Manager, Kaipara S.S. Co. Quoon-Btreet Wharf, Auckland, April IS, 1381. np o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until NOON on THUKSDAY, April 27th, for the Erection and Completion of a Boot Faotory in Wakeneld- Stteet' EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS Tendors will be received until noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Alterations to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Upper Symonds-street. Plans. &c, at my Residence, Symonds-street GEO. BOWRING, Architect. m O BUILDERS Tenders will be received up to 12 o'olock on WKDNKSDaY, tho 27th instant, for the Erec tion of a Slaughter-house at Richmond. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAUONE_" & SON, Architects. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be receivod until Noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for the Krection of Malt Kiln and Malting Houso for tho Captain Cook Brewery. KD w A RD BARTLEY, Architect. rr\ O BUILDERS. _j Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, tho 30th instant, for the Jlreotlon Of a Stablo Building in Parnell. Plans, &0., at our offices, Queen-street. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m O BUILDERS Tenders will bo received until NOON of the 28th instant, for Additions to tho Remuera Hall> R. KBALS & SON, Arohiteots. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. np O S H I N G L E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of WKD NKSUAY, the 27th April, for Re-shingling a Five-roomed House, Great North Road. IT. L. PRIME, Estate Agent. 28, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. mo BUILDERS. Tendors will be received until 4 o'olock p.m. on April 27 for the Erection of a Four-roomed Cottage in Hargreaves-street, College Hill. Plans, &0., at the office of Messrs Jagger and Parker, Freoman's Bay. Tho lowest or any tondor not necessarily accepted. mENDERS will be received up to six L p.m. on Saturday, the 23rd, for two Cottages. Plans and specifications to bo seen at Mr Brown's Store, Ponsonby. FRESH TENDERS will be received until 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, 30th April for tho Erection of a Banking House in Auckland for the Bank of Now South Wales. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily ho accopted. Plans and specifications may be Boon at tho Bank of New South Wales, Auck lnnd: and tenders era to bo addressed to the Manager, endorsed "Tender for Bank." W. B. AEMSON. Architect, Christchuroh. IRON SAFE (secona-nana) wanted.— Address care of C. Williamson, Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. -i?l i\ T0 £im LENT on Building db IL " Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgxges and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for Investment. —C. Williamson. Land, EBtate and Financial Azent, Vulcan Lane. m O L E T THE KOHUOKA FARM, PAPATOITOI, At present in the occupation of Mr John Smith, Apply for full particulars to MR WILLIAM FRANK BUCKLAND, Remuera. Postal address—Box 245, Auckland. A1 lkTkland permanent CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ANI \ N VESTMENT SOCIETY. | OFFIOKI— 93, tjUKEN-STREET. 3 LOANS granted upon approved securities o " Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums o r £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being re •" payable in instalments, at the following rate! i for every £100 borrowed:— i Repayments extend- p Wnn j, Total amount i. Ing over Per weeK. Rep^y^ P — g> d _ e ~ ■ h 4 years _ .. - 12 6 130 0 0 ° Byeara » 2 US 9 2 S 8 years 7 6 ISC 7 6 i- lOyeara 6 3 162 16 3 d tar Kurther partioulara may be obtained o - application at the Society's Office. d JOHNBATGER, Secretary.



Publication. __ riIHE "ABSBRVB B," A WEEKLY ioUENAL OF POLITICS, INFORMA TION, AND SOCIETXV ! No. 32, ready TO-MORROW (Friday), CONTAINS :— ABOUT TOWN- _ , T ... Actions for Libel-The Law o£ Libel- "Junius" irate-" Fresh Barraoouta- Affecting Scene at the South British ; Meeting-A Strange Custom-An ex* I Mayor on his Travels—Charles and his ; Sweetheart. ILLUBTKATIONS— , . Hon. Robert Lowe (Viscount Sherbrooke)— Air T. Buddlo—Kev. Mr Bree and : "Jemmy Dal." ! Pen and Ink Portraits— j No. 18: Mr Wm. Rolloston. | Politioai, Notes and Notions— i Doings on the West Coast-The Govern ment and the Natives—Flagrant "Job bery "_xhe Koyal Comniisaion a Farce. I Ladies' Column— . ; Bva's Notes—Dresses at the Comic Cricket and Poneonby Kegatta—Fommo Bed Fashions. The Novelist " Plague-smitten," a New Story by J. Mac- , laren Cobban. Chapter I. " Hunted Down " (concluded). ! Cap and Jaokkt— I Saul's Notes on the Races, &c. ; The Critio— ] Theatrical and Operatic Jottinßß. Things Not Generally Known. Brief Mention. | Social Abticlk—" Asses." j That Tarn o'Shanter-APersian Apologue. Waikato Whisperings. Thames Jottings, &c. IMPORTANT NOTICB. The first Coupon for the Suite op Furniture and Four other Frizes is in this issue. To Let. TO LET, or Lease for a term, a place of 2 acres of ground, suitable for a wool washer, fellmongery, soap works, or boiling down establishments; a plentiful supply of water; within 2 miles by land or water.—Apply W. Kdgar, Dyer, Wollesley-street, Auckland. i |1U LET, in High-street, Mrs Harrison's 1 Store, lately occupied by Mr Fleming as a Boot and Shoe Warehouse. Kent, £1 a-week.— Apply to Mr Cromwell, Confectioner, Queen street* TO LET, three Rooms; rent, 7s. per week.—Apply at Hairdresser's Shop, 78, Viotoria-street. __ ripO LET, a House with shop tront, large I stable, yard and well, suitable for a coal and wood yard, being centrally situated in a rapidly rising district.-Thomas Hayes, Upper Pitt-street. mo BE LET, a Nice Furnished Bed- JL room, suitable for single gentleman.— Address Star Office. rjno LET, iii Dublin-street, Ponsonby, I Two Good Rooms, with ÜBe of large kit chen, fire-place in odo of the rooms.—Apply to Mrs Farrow, Dnblin-streat, Ponsonby. mo LET, a Four-roomed Cottage with H. scullery: good view and order. Also, a Two and Throe-roomed Cottage. Rents low to good tenants.—o. S. Ellis, Howe-street, Karan gahape Road. ___ TO LET, in Wynyard-street, a Comfor table 5-roomed Cottage, in good order, with water laid on; rental,l3s 6d week—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agents . rjnO~LET or For Sale, a Six-roomed Cot- JL tacto, with good allotment; rent, 12s 6d; water laid on. Also, for Sale, a New JTour roomed Cottage, well finished; 43 feet frontage. Price, £225; terms easy.—3. White, Brighton Road, Parnell. J" 0 BE LET, a Shop with Dwelling house, Kd.n Crescent, also a House of 8 rooms.—Apply to H. Ashton and Son. mo LET, in Waterloo Quadrant, House L of 7 rooms (at present oocupied by David Hean, Esq., National Bank); gas and water; splendid view of harbour; possession on 15th May.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Short land-street. 77\0~ LU.T, a good Shop and Dwelling J Houße, with large gardan, in a leading suburban road.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. riScTX-ST", a House and' Shop at New- JL market; rent low.—Enquire W. Bevan, Newmarket. mv LET, with immediate possession, the _L Premises occupied by Mr John. Smith, near Howick, where for many years he has successfully carri<xi on the business of carrier with a small Grocery Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods in store to be taken at a valuation. Kent moderate.—For definite par ticalars apply to Alfred Bnckland. DEVON PORT, North Shore.—To Let, handsome, newly-built Cottage, close to wharf; also, a good family residence on largo allotment. - Oliver Mays, Post Office Store, Davonport. For Sale. VjiOß SALE, on very easy terras, a good T Building Allotment in Parnell.-Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 12, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a good Restaurant; business in an excellent position; has a well esta blished connection. Principals only dealt with. —Apply for address at this office. FOR SALK, a Bargain, a Ten Tou Yacht. —Charles Bailey, Boat Euilder, North Shore, and foot of Albert-street. FOR SALE, a Buggy Horse, guaranteed staunch and quiet, so that lady can drive. 1 —Apply at Star. "inOE IMMEDIATE SALK-A real V Bargain.—2-story well-finished Building, divided into two comfortable dwellings 1 and 6 rooms respectively; water laid on, well and Dump; every convenience; an allotment 40 x 75; situated in immediate suburbs; only £365.— J, ft. Randerson. Land Agent. bj>UR SaLE, Farm in the Waikato.—A " Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; largo market garden, and grass paddock; pood House and every convenience; price, only £210. 41so, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukekohe, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakuri, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki, _c, &c, ranging from 11s per acre upwards.—D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, 74, Queen-Btreet, opposite Bank of !New Zealand. FOR HALE, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £6000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Valle, House aad Land Agent, Shortland street. Jp7oo CASH, Balance at 5%— Superior =* Farm of 157 acres, conveniently situated in one of the best districts, all fenced, in a paddocks, and in grass, crop and orchard, all gently undulating land of good quality; House of 6 rooms, with dairy, stable,sheds, Sec, and 32 head of cattle, 2 horses, pigs, dray, fare:, implements, &c, &c. Price for the whole, £HOO.-S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short and-Btreer. fj\ O R SALE, SJ Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 rooms, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tanks, &c, with large Corner Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of the Post-office. S. VAILK. House and Land Aitent, Shortland -street. OR BaLE.—Ponsonby. — For Imme diate Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, &c, large garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet frontage to Grace-street, Poosonby; the House is well finished, gable ends, bow window, verandah, and good position; also several Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponsonby and elsowhere.—Full par ticulars from 1). F. Evans, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-streeet, opposite Bank of New Zealand. Mb BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND JL OTHERS. FOR SALE, the FREEHOLD Of a LARGE HOTEL, now doing a good business, recentlj erected in a populous and rapidly extending district,—Apply to Messrs. aamuel Cochran« and Son, or to Messrs, J. M. & J. Mowbray. gag FOR SALE, Ponaonby, a Choice Little EBtate of nearls five acres, garden, paddock, &c, on whicl there iB erected a good Seven-roomed House, and largo pantry and out-huildinga. This property is beautifully situated, over looking the Upper Harbour, in the rapidlj rising suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agreed, D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent, 74, Queen-street. ILfIOR SALE, Splendid Suburban Resi __U dence, with four acres of very good land. FOR SAME, House of seven rooms, wash i house, &0., Mannkau Road, Parnell; price, low FOR SALIC, Cheap, a Profitable Business ii I town; a good chance for a working man witl \ £250 and a slight knowledge of mechanics; th ' I present proprietor retiring to the country. For particulars of the above, apply to J. F. STEWART, House, Land and Commission Agent Hich-streot rnOl- IMMEDIATE s>aj_ji,, cneap, arw JD terms easy a comfortable and well-bull Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton - also, two good Allotments, corner of Codderinf ton and Kepnle-streets, Newton; and a goo Seven-roomed House, with every convenience and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queer street by a depth of 156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent, Fort-street. •im o n S a. _ _ cheap building allotments! Chkap Building Allotments ! Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Sprtng-stree Ponfonby, in good position, 20s per foot Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfleld, £25 pc lot; Wallace-Btreet, 30s per foot; Gracestree 20a per foot: Milford-street, 20s per foot King-street, near Hall, ponsonby. Come Building Allotment for £100. King-street, nee the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37i frontage. Also, other cheap properties, suoh 8 Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hal corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pn i perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. ) Full particulars from R Estate Agent. 74. Queen-streot, mo INTENDING SETTLERS J FOR SA.LE. at Matakawa, Hick's Ba' £ Rixteed Years' Lease of Splendid Run of aboi * 4 019 Acres, with improvements, consisting ( 8 Six-roomed Houbo, Woolshed42x 17; Shearm; Drafting, and Stock Yards; 400 acres divide by wire fencing into three paddock?, laid dow in English grasaos, anrt 1,500 acres bush fence All improvements made within last flveyeai Yearly rental, £150 Price, £450. Matakawa is easily accessible from Auc land, is one of the loveliest places on the coai and is the key to an unlimited tract oi countt which may be added if purchaser wiahes, ai is a bargain well worthy the attention of i n tending settlers. Apply to HUTCHINSON & GORDON, Queen-street



| Public Notices. i ~~~ ("pOROMANDEL 11/ TAIL.' ADVERTISEMENTS for tho above Journal Published every Saturday, may bo loft at ne Office of the Auckland Evening Stab. TTkISSOLUTION Oe PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership between Thomas Uoton and Alfred George Reed, of Auckland, Builders, was 20th day of April, 1881> THOMAS UPTON. A. G. RBED. Witness i John Martin. Thaddeus Bryant. m H A N X ST I beg to return my sincere thanks to those friends who so kindly assisted in removing my stock during tho fire; also to Mr D. Bloom and Mr Neumegen, for receiving the same. H. Ix. 1 AXIN.ni, Watchmaker and Jeweller. Auokland, 21st April, 1881. m he fir c, MESSRS J. & T. MASON desire to Thank all those friends who kindly assi6ted in connection with the Fire this morning. Messrs J. & T. M. also wish to intimate that they have secured temporary premises imme diately opposite their former shop, where they will be glad to see their old customers. Busi ness will be resumed to-morrow. I PHILLIPS tenders his sincere thanks ■ to those gentlemen who assisted during the flro, A RCH-HILL SHOOTING MATCH. The above, as previously advertised, Will take place on SATURDAY next, at 3 p.m. Full particulars to-morrow. p h a7~l l c n g E I, tho owner of the Yacht ' Penguin,' hereby challenge tho owner of the ' Martin Swallow to Sail a Match for the sum of £5 a-side. An answer through the Star will oblige. JOHN ANGELO, AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. The Trustees are prepared to advance Money on Freehold Securities, in sums from £50 to £5,000. Mortgages can be redeemed by quarterly instalments. Applications for Loans to be sent in by SATURDAY, the 30th instant. K. CAMERON. Manager. fi AND C. LEWIS' ESTATE. A Third Dividend in abore Estate is now payable at the office of Gabiiel Lewis, Queen- Stre6 " HURMAN BR >WN, Irrnarpps EDWARD LEWIS, | Traateeß WHY Drink Impure Water when you can get Invcrcargill Sparkling Bitter Ale at White's, Bottler, Fort-street. T^p O T I C E. H. PENZHOLZ, Jeweller, VICTORIA-STREET, Is Relinquishing Business in Auckland, with the intention of opening in Hamilton East in the same line of business. , Customers are requested to call for their Watches and Jewellery left for repairing. All accounts have to be settled by Ist May next pUKB ASSAM rriE a, 3s. $ ft. W.T.S. COLLINS, PARNELL TEA AND COFFEE WARE HOUSE AND FAMILY GROCERY, PARNELL. T> ii M~ O~ V A L. JAMES FERGUSON begs to inform his Customers and others that he has Removed from Albert-street to corner of Chapel and Durham streets. 1 %J E learn that T. McMaster has opened V » hta new stock of Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing. pHINA, GLASS, AND JTJarthenwarJ]. best and cheapest assortment in new zealand. G. BEOWNING, (LATE J. B. FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN - STitEET. pHEAP BUILDING MATERIAL. FOR SALE, In Lots to Salt Purchasers, A LARGE QUANTITY OF BOARDS, SCANTLING, AND PLANKING. Also, BRICKS, STONE, SLATES, &C Apply at the Old Immigration Barracks, albert park. pHOICE *~ NEW SEASONS' m c asi 1 E as! SIX POUND BOXES 13 s- 6 Di EACHI REW'S, REW'S, Victoria-street. Viotoria-steeet. T& H. COOKK, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have . on sale one of the Largkst Stocks of i Furniture and Bbddino in the Colony. T" &H. COOKE. 67, QUKEN-SI'RKET, have • just opened some New Patterns in Tapestry and Brussels Carpets. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STRKET, em . ploying Machinery in their Manufactory, are able to supply Furniture at lowest ratbb. ! rT1~& H. COOKEr677QUKEN-STKEET, have T X • on sale a large assortment of Cank r skated Chairs, Knglish, American, and Aus -3 trian Bentwood. ' m &H. COOKE, 67, QUKBN-STREKT, have JL . lately received a shipmont of Superior 1 Gilt Chimney Glasses. [ m & H. OOOKB, 67, QUKBN-STREBT, A • UUARANTEB TIIE QUALITY Of all Beds, ' Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows sold at their . Establishment. T m & H. COOKB, 67. QUEEN-STREET, • X . Deliver all Goods free of charge within a radius of three miles. & H. COOKE. 67. UUKEN-STRUKT. give . a DISCOUNT of FIVE PER CENT, for CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDING i. Ac time of order or deliv«rv o f Goods. o — ; tt " t -kj;-tnemakingorbooksttierelsnoend," c vJ wrote an inspired author in the infancy of the world, thousands of years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now is a very different thing from t. what it was when old King Solomon labori ously Denned his word of wisdom on papyrus. a Indeed, now a-days tho world is almost " em [t barras dcs recheßsea "of learning, " quaint and lt olden" and bright and new, embalmed in l; books. And much of this learning is liberally \ supplied by modern publishers, suoh as Cassell, d Petter and Galpin, Collinß, Chambers, and a 3 > logion of others. Not only are the works J* issued by theee 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 r our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home "' so much 03 good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a man from his library, The great difficulty with many in obtaining books of a high class in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price t, at which they are issued from the press, and it :; is really a boon to society when works .oi ir admitted excellence are brought within the t, reach of personß of moderate means by the f admirable System op Time Payments. Wj )r can confidently recommend our readers to the ir splendid selection of Books at the premises oi ft E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and is Niven), Pook Imporior, Queen-Btreet Junction, 11, Auckland o- ————— —"■ "■ r mOFAR M E R S S" GUANO! y, at of g, Having Purchased the Guano ex East Lothiai d about FOUR HUNDRED TONS, wo intend '(£ Selling the same at a Lower Rate than "S. ever any Manure has been offered in Auckland. t! W. & G. WINSTONE. ad A great saving will be effeoted by sendin orders at once, so as to get it direct from the. Ship.



Personal. __ ENRY MEKLE, late of No. 3 Com* . pany, 111 Regiment, Cambridge, te re quested to communicate with the G«™g Consulate. News of importance.—Q. Yon aer Heyde, I. G. Consul. Volunteer Notices. T"UCKLAM> NAVAL, PRIGADE. The Members of the above Corps wIU muster for Monthly Inspection at the Drill Shed TO MORRO W EVENING, at 7.30. Blue nnif orm, IS. JjrKO jT» 2lst April, 1881. Captain A.N.B, Lost and Found. LOST, on April 7th, between Auckland and Otahuhu, a Hue addressed to Mr James Willis, Criterion Hotel. Otahuhu.-Tbo finder will be rewarded by returning it to JUr Mortland Lendrum's Stables, Queen-street, or to the Criterion Hotel. . LOST.— Will the person please call again with reference to IOBt dog.—A. J. Edmonds, Custom-house-street. OST, a Gold Brooch, between North Shore Ferry and Grey-Btreet.—The finder will bo rewarded by leaving the samo at Even. isg Star Ofllce. OST £2 9s iv an envelope.—Any one returning the same to W. F. Hammond, Surveyor, will be rewarde_d.__ . J OST, "Last Evening, a Ten Dollar Gold RJ Coin and King, worn on watch chain.— Finder rewarded on leaving at Stab office. L'~OST, on Thursday, the 14th instant, a White Poodle Dog named " Floss," wear ing a collar numbered 162.—The finder willro coive 10s reward on leaving same at A. J. Ketley's. Wallace-street, Ponsonby. OST, a Strawberry-coloured Cow, with crumpled horns; branded R on rump.— Kinder rewarded on returning cow to F, v. Welch. Onehunga. t> OST, between Pariell and Hobson. aJ street, one Gold Pin.-The finder will receive 10s by delivering it to the Star Ujnce, or to J. N. Lockhatt, Hobson-Btreet, Bruce Villa. LOST, on faster Monday, a Pair of Spectacles, in green case; going from Kast-strect,Newton,to Karangahape Road.Pon- Bonby by waterworks, to Hepburn-street.— Finder will ba rewarded on leaving same at thin office, .__ - FOUND, a Foodie Slut.-Owner can have the samo by applying at the Newton Furniture Arcade. Meetings. AU.F., A.D.- Court Nil Desperandum, • No. 0,495.-The Fortnightly Meeting of above Court will be held Tv-NIGHT, in the Court-room Masonic Hall, Karangahape Road, Newton, at. 8 p.m. All members are requested to attend. By order C.K.-H. T. Garratt, Secre tary. jr% X I_C X E T. Tho whole of the Members of the Civil Sorvioe Cricket Club are requested to meet in the Domain on SATURDAY next, at 2 p.m., to play a match among themselves^ DONSONBY KEGATTA CLUB. Jj~ 1 ho Annual General Meeting will be held, In the Club-room, Pon«onbv Club Hotel, on FKI DAY, 22nd instant, at 8 o'clock p.m. Business: To receive tha Committees report and balance-sheet, election of officers, and any other business that may bo brought before the "Vrizes'won in the late Regatta will be paid. immediately before the above mee£"2&__ Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO. CIATION, Corner of Wellealey and Albert BtrWeekly Evangelistic Service THIS (ThurE. day) EVENING, at 7.30. All are invited. Kecent arrivals cordially invited. ELLESLEY ■ STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL. TWENTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY. SPECIAL SERVICES will be held on SUN DAY next, the 21th April. 1881. In the Morning, at 11, the RKV. J. ROBBRTSOST, M.A., will preach. In the Afternoon, at 3, Mb. G. HkmuS will address the Children and Friends. In the Evening, at 6.30, the Kkv. ALLAN W. Webb will preach. Collections after each service in aid of the School Funds. On the following TUESDAY the Anniversary Tea Meeting will ba held, in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, at 6.30, to be followed by a Public Meeting in the Church. Auctions. TO-MORROW, AT 12 O'CLOCK. CARBINES & TAYLOR XXT ILL sell by auction, at their Central V T Auction Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 12 o'clock sharp, POULTRY-Fowls, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Canaries. FRUIT— Apples and Pears. PROOUCE-6 barrels Salt Beef, I kegs Salt Beef and Mutton, Hams and Bacon, Salt Butter, 30 Wairoa Cheese?, Onions, Potatoes, Oats, Maize, Wheat, Barley, Sharps, Bran, Flour, Oatmeal. Kice, Tea, Sugar, Candles, Kerosene, Paint, etc., etc. Also, Household Furniture, Kitchen Utensils. Chest Drawers, Couches, Green Suite, Dining Chairs, Washstands, Bedstead, Clocks, Large Bird Cage, also Lawn Mower, a good one, American Organ, 6 stops, Clothing, (sundries, &c, &c. CARBINES & TAYLOR, Auctioneers. TO-MOKEO W, 11 O'CLOCK A.M.J MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. A RTHUR'S MART. POULTRY, &c, at 11 o'clock a.m.—Fowls, Tur keys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Oananeii, Small Pigs (Herkshire and others) A Pony. Cart, and Harness, a complete and handy turn-out. PRODUCE, &c, at 1 o'clock p.m.—350 Backs Good Table Potatoes, Cow Potatoes, Man golds, Carrots, Pumpkins, Marrows, Pie melons. Cabbage?, Onions, 30 Akaroa Cheeses, Bacon, Hams, Honey, 20 kega Taranaki and other Butter, Lard, Beef, Flour, Oatmeal, Sharps, Bran, Wheat, Maize. Oats, Biscuits, Chaff. FRUlT—Apples, Pears, Quinces, Cocoanuts, Peanuts, &c, GROCERIES, &C.-50 boxes Price's Belmont Sperm Candles, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Cornflour, Biscuits, Gingernuts, Blue, Starch, Soap. Lollies, Vestas, White Lead, Paint, Turps. ON SALE PRIVATELY (Furniture Department), Harmoniums, American Orgam, Piano, Sewing Machines, Household Furniture and Effeota in great variety. TO-MORROW, at 10 o'clock, a.ro, salvageTsalvage i At Messrs. Patterson and Co.'s Corn Store, Queen-street. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. mHE SALVAGE from the FIRE :- JL Oat 3, Bran, Bonedugt, &o. R. A R~~T HUE, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, FANCY GOODS, &C. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at the Exchange Mart. Queen street, 10-morrow (Thurs day), at 11 o'clock. Cheese, Pumpkins, Mangolds, Butter, Bacon, Hame, Pearl Barley, Corned Beef, Floor, Salmon, Tea, Sngar, Candles, Kerosine, Double Gun, Fancy Goods, Xc, So. TO-MORROW. AT SIBBIN'S MAKT. At 11 o'clock- PRODUCE, GROCERIES, aud SUNDRIES, A DOUBLE PEKAMBULATOR. B. TONICS. P.. C. CARR. B. D. TONES, MONDAY, APRIL 25. TEN-BOOMED HOUSE, GRAFTON KOAD. SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, TUAKAU. 150 ACRES, WAIWERA. TWO FARMS, MANUREWA. B. TONKS & CO. V\7"ILL sell, on Monday, the 25th V T instant, at 12 o'clock, Ten-roomed Plate-roofed House in Grafton Road, with stable and all necessary out buildings, 66 feet frontage, and opposite Mr Maekechnlo's. Six-roomod House, Tuakau, Mng 592, with tanks, oven, Sec, and known as Lynch's. 150 acres, Wai were, mostly bush, being allotment 132. 2 Warms at Manurawa, known as Kruskas 2 orllacky'B, aud HeOM or TrimUe'B, containing respectively 20 acres 3 roods, and 93 acres 2 roods. (Continued on Fourth Page.)