PRIZE-FIRING AT NELSON.

[Itr TELEGRArit, SPECIAL ItKPOUTKR.]

;IUFLE CAMP, Thursday eight,

FIRING at the remaining stages of the sixth and seventh matches occupied the greater part of the day. Considerable interest was centred in these matches, as they enabled one to form a tolerably good idea at the probabilities of the belt-winners. Turner was the only ride competitor who made a largo score, and he went back to the 500 yds with 54, having made one within the possible at each of the lirst two ranges. F. Franco for the carbines did even better, maintaiiing bis average at longer ranges, and winding np with a total of 09, which placed him in Hie van for the Championship. I Subjoined are the scores for the prize lakers, including the parade points for both matches : — t-ixTii Match.—VolunUors only. Hniißep, 200, 400, 500, end 600 yards; sovou rounds at each distance. HIli) marks-mun. Attendance at Inspection p«rades ordered hy tho olUcer com manding tbo district during tho volunteer jcar to count towardß toial puinta—nino to be t ue maximum ; but no points givou for attend ance to count in tho ngßrokatc for the Holt. First vrW.o, £10; second, £9; third. £8; fourth, .ft) • fifth, £5; Bixth, seventh, and eighth. £3 Men; nimli nod tenth, M each; eleventh to nineteenth. £t oacb: total, £CO. 2CO 400 SCO GOO yd yd yd yd Pts Tl. Turner, Blenheim .. 27 27 21 20 9-107 McLood, lliames .. 21 29 21 21 i) - 106 Itonkins, Turanakl .. 27 2;i V 3 21 !l — 103 rayntor. Nelson.. .. 25 2G 2.1 20 1) - 113 Watt, WcstUnd .! .. 22 20 21 21 9-102 Wilcocka. Ulutha .. 25 21 23 20 11-101 jvn.limon, Clutha .. 21 24 25 21 !l - 100 !!aliiger,Sßt.,WeU'n .. 25 23 2:i 20 a — 100 HutchiiiHon, Otago .. 25 25 22 1!) 0 - 100 rennl'Rton.Wanganni 25 20 22 20 ti — 09 Fowler, Nelson .. .. 21 21 21 20 7— t9 lownie, Thanvsa .. 21! 21 24 18 0 - 89 LinUroni, llokitika .. 24 25 21 17 '.) — vo *mith, Groymouth .. 23 17 24 ltf 0- 9 Nell. Wanganul.. .. 22 2 H2O 8- 3 guttm, A., spring treok 24 2.! 22 21 8- J3 Rickets, Waimoa .. 23 27 23 17 8- 3 IWcKcnzio. Hlenholm .. 23 25 23 18 9 - .3 Nutsford, Wanganui .. 2/ 2b 21 la 9 — JS pEVSNtn Match.-Volunteers only ; 200, 300, JOO and 500 yds ; sovon rouuds at each distance; car'bino marksmen. Attendance at inspection ruraden, ordered br tho ollloor commanding tlio district. durinK the volunteer year, tocoimt towards total points, nine to bo the maximum, but no points uivou for altundanai to count in Ihe awn-ga-o for tho Belt. Ist prlae. £lv; 2ad lei • 3rd. £S; 4th, £«: sth, £5 ; 6th, 7th. and Bth, £3each- Uth and 10th, £2eaea; HUi to l'Jib, £ieacb. £00. 2flo ■,„„ 400 yd yd yd yd Pta Tl. P. Franco, WolUunton U U 27 23 9 - 108 Armstrong, Thames .. 25 22 2 23 9 - 103 McLean. VVanuanui .. 2j 22 2 23 9 — 103 /i.nixon, Wellington.. 2o 22 24 2-2 9 — 102 Oill. Thames .. .. 23 23 27 21 9 - 102 H Dlxoii. Wollington.. 21 24 20 25 9 — 101 Harris, ThamfS .. .. 25 21 22 21 9 - 101 Davy, Wellington .. 22 2j 22 23 9 - 101 O. Franoo. WoUlngton 23 2J 25 24 8 - 101 Cameron. Thames .. 20 20 21 2j 9-101 H»rrl», Thames .. .. 25 21 22 2 9-10 Davy. VVellln«ton .. 25 22 25 20 9-101 Sow. VVliuselt, Noison 21 23 22 23 9 — lul C. Kiance. Wellington 33 20 28 24 7 - 10> Gordon, Thames.. .. 25 2a 22 19 9 - 100 Clouaton, Noison .. 22 21 23 21 S — JS Kel.er, Thames .. .. 21 18 ii 22 9- 91 Hood. Nelson .. .. 22 11) 27 21 9- 98 Payno, Auckland „21202421 9- 9S Mlrd, Wan*anui .. 21 21 23 21 9— 93 Thomas, Thames .. 21 20 25 2J 9— US Ingle, Wellingt v. .. 25 IS 21 23 7- 07 In the afternoon the All-Comers match was coiumeuesd, but is not concluded yet.

Rifle Aggregates.

At present the highest rille aggregates are :— 2id 4«h G:h T1 Mch Mch Men "■ Payntfr(Velsot) .. 36 70 01 - 200 }!o*kin(Tarftnaki) .. 3!) 65 91 - 193 Turner (-ilenhoim) .. S3 M 93 - 195 Sutton, A. (Bt«nhelm) 35 69 9) — 19» HntchlnsoQ (DunediD) 3? 6S 01 - 192 Okey (Champ.ou) .. 33 60 iG — 179 The others well up are Burr, 191 ; Hall, 101 ; 'lhorhurn, IS9 ; Sorgt. Ballinger, 189. The liaal match is to be taken on Saturday afternoon.

Carbine Aggregates.

The Carbine Championship even closer. The following being the highest so far :— 3rd Bth 7th Tl. Mo* Mch Men .Armßtron* (Thames) 35 73 91 - 202 Franca (Wellington) SO 73 99 — 202 Cameron (Thames).. 39 70 Di - 199 IMion, H. (Wellington) 37 69 93 - 199 Harris (Thames) .. 31 73 9i - 193

McLean, 197; Dixon, A., 195; Paislow, 195; Darly, Ingle, Thomas (champion), 194 each.

Tho register keepers have done their work to-day in a most careless manner, and your correspondent had great difficulty in getting together a list of to-day's prize takers and aggregates. THE AUCKLAND MEN. Two prizes fall to the Thames in tho tixtb match, McLeod taking second and Dowuie twelfth. In the carbine match, the Auck land representatives agnin secured a large number of prizes, six going to the Thames, and one to Auckland. Lumsden made a good score, and would have taken a prize had he been able to show better attendance on parade. The subjoined are tho scores of the Auckland men iv the sixth match :— 200 400 500 COO "" ydj yds yds yda Tl. McLeod 21 28 21 21 —97 Downie „ .. .. 21 21 2f 13 —90 Weir .. .. 25 24 23 15 —87 •Woolley 21 23 20 13-85 Cooper 21 21 20 18 —80 Hay 'l\ 21 23 18-81 Brownlow .. ..25 23 18 12 —7S Kendall 23 25 22 7— 77 Haalett 20 25 17 11-76 Taylor 20 21 20 10 —71 Bloxsome .. ..21 19 1G 10-60 In the seventh match the Auckland men scored as follows : — 200 30) 100 SCO yds jds yds yda Tl. Lumsden 23 21 21 21 -i 2 Payne .. .. - 21 20 21 21-89 Pahllow 23 19 23 22-88 •rrsyes .. ■■ - 21 20 22 21-81 There are a larger number of men staying in camp this year than hitherto, and Mr Bennett's catering gives general satis faction.

Rifle Camp, this day, 9 am, The Championships.

Tho Championship will be decided about 3.30 to-morrow. Paynter and HosKiashavc a lead of a few points, and, both being tried hands and reliable, one of them will, I think, furnish the rifle belt winner. They are each ex-champions, and the victory of either would prove highly popular. It is hard to say what will be the result of the Carbine Championship, but I think tho Thames will just manage to get the much-covetod trophy out of Wellington's grasp. This may be regarded as an off day in the early morning. The eighth match commenced yesterday, was continued and completed, and after wards an extra match designated the Nelson Citizens' and Brewers' Match, was taken. For this the most valuable prizes of the meeting are offered, the lirst being a hand some cup and £20. It is open to all-comers, and induced 138 entries. Friday, 2 p.m. The following are the prize-winners in the eighth match, just completed :— Biohth Match.—Any member. 300, 400, and 500 yds • seven shots at each distance. Flrat prize £9; second. £8; third, £6; fourth. £5; fifth,'£3; sixth to thirteenth, £2each; four teenth to twenty-sixth. £1 each. £60. 300 400 600 yds yds yds TJ. Paynter. Stoke .. ■■ f f f~\\ Weir.Thames.. .. -• 23 27 2o -75 Hutohlnson. Dunedin ..22 25 26-73 Hoekln, Taranakl ... .. 23 2b 21-73 Balllnger, Lieut .Wellington 25 25 23 -73 Rawllnga. Nelson .. &> 26 22-73 Dixon, A., Wellington ..23 25 24-73 Cooper. Anokland .. .. 2o IV Z5 -71 Croasman. Nelson .. ..21 26 24 — a Kommeryille, WangamU .. 22 2o 21 - U Btlll.NelßOn 20 28 ii U Burr. Wellington .. ..22 23 2a -70 gSSX'fSSnrfm :: = g»Ste :: i\ - Fowler, Nelson .. ..23 -J f ~'" Armstrong. Thames.. ... 22 25 23-70 Hardintr, Samara - ..23 i, -v <" Anderson. Ulutha .. .. 2j to 1J w Turner. Blenheim .. - « 21 26-69 Brookß. Dunedin .. .. f £ 21-69' Johnston.Dunedin .. ..20 2j h w Kills. Nelson .... ■■ f \* r,\~ '£ Woollw. Auckland .. ..24 ii a- 6J Haslett, Auckland .. ..20 & a— «w The following also made 69, but were counted out: — Howe, Wellington .. .. 22 25 22-69 McCredio, Well ngton .. 23 U 22-09 Howell, Taranakl .. ..22 2o 22-69 Gray. Nelson 22 2o \\~ *> Shaw. Wellington .. ..27 it 18 - W Paynter, as the highest scorer, holds the Marlborough Cup (which has to be won twice successively before it becomes his ab uolute property) till next meeting. He also wins Hobson and Company's Cup, which was given to the best aggregate ia the two All Comers matches now hred. He made 73 and 75, and Crossman 74 and 71. Kifle Camf, this day. The Nelson Citizfss Er*webs' Matcb.— Seven ehots at 200, 100, and 500 yds is uncompleted. Weir (Thames), A. Dixon (Wellington), and bhand are the highest at present with ■75 Cooper, of Auckland, is 73 ; Harding, ■tfoskin, Pajnter, and several^others, 72. ■Shaw, of Wellington, made oa out ot a .possible 56 in the lirst two ranges. v |Kifle Camp, 4 p.m.

MATCH A.-Ballinger, 77 ; Rogers, 76 ; Weir, Downie, Thomas and Dixon, 75; Hutchinson, 74.

[From Another Correspondent.]

NELSON, Thursday night.

The Auckland men unfortunately seem to havf exceedingly bad luck in many ways From the commencement ot hung they'have been placed in the afternoon

I squads with a strong battling wind, which ) gtneially springs up towards the middle ot tue day. Liunsden is improving at his shooting, and linisbed up to-day with a total of 111 points in the third mutch tor the carbine belt. Ills score would have taken a Rood prize had he attended the full num ber of parades. Payno is tho only prize tnkcr of the Auckland inon to-day in the above match with S9 points (Kith prize.) -Armstruig, 2nd prize with a total of 94 j Gill 3rd, 93 : Cameron, 92 ; Harris, 92 ; Gordon, 91 ; Kellar, 89; Thomas, 89 all prize-takers. France (Wellington) and Armstrong (I hames), both tho same score are leading for the licit; 20 shots are to lie lired to decide it. It is expected to be iiuished by Saturday. Also the Jtillo Championship, l'aynter is leading with 200 point<; Hoskiu, 108 ; Sutton (Marl bornigh), |194 ; Uutchinson (Utago), 192; ' liurr, li) 0. Twenty more shotn are to gi>. Match No. 8 commenced at 2 p.m. the 300 yards was finished. The match will be continued to-morrow morning. The following remarks in the Nelson "Mail' will show your readers the dilliculty re porteis have in obtaining the correct scores —" Although match No. 7 (Carbine championship) wai completed by dinner time, it ia impossible to give the prize list or ! the scoresniii'le, in consequence of someof the register keepers evidently being not up to thfir work. Instead of returning the score sheets to tho ollicc, they persist in keeping and mixing them up with the other matches, and so great U tho csnfution which prevails, that unless some arrange ments are speedily made, it will soon be im possible to vet any match scores complete," The shooting is expected to he finished altogether by Tuesday next. A half-holi- ; day takes place on Monday, to enable tho representatives to attend the " hor;e races,"

WELLINGTON ASYLUM INQUIRY.

(BY TKLKGIRAriI. OWN 10URKSP0NDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. At the Asylum inquiry Mr Edwards con tinued his opening speech for tlu defence. Ho produced a large nnrobcr of documents having reference chiefly to the inquiry held at tho asylum some time ago at the instance of tho witness, lUackmore, who snitl ho has soon ii female patient beaten by two nttoudnuts in a most brutal manner, Among other documents were a doctor's certificate as to insanity of the witnesses Mcliitosh and Schttltzc. Uogardiug Mc- Intosh, he said he would show that the pretty little story of his having been re leased in consequonco of his wife's visits to Government llouse was wholly untrue, MclntosU having been sot at liberty on the certificate of Dr. Franco in the usual manner.

The letter written by Mclntosh to Mr Crawford, then Uesident Magistrate, Implor ing that gentleman's assistance on his behalf wai produced and read, and the Chairman said he would never suspect from the letter in question that the man who wrote it was a lunatic.

Mr Edwards replied that tho man was a lunatic, and properly detained ; lie would also show that the allegation as to Mclntosh haviug been kept in a shower batli far twenty minutes after his recapture was also false, lie was only in tho until three or four minutes. The bath itself was a very mild airaugemcut, and he would produce a witness to show that a man of Mclntosh's build could easily remain in it and not get wet in the least.

The Chairman here drew attention to the rules and regulations, which he said con templated the use of tepid water only in all the bath*. Tho temperature, in fact, was to be between 85 ami 90 degree?. After consulting with Dr France and Mrs Whitelaw a few moments, Mr Edwards replied that the apparatus did not permit ot this rule being followed in the present instance. The Chairman : Well, why was not tho ordinary buth used in this caee ?

Mr Edwards : The ordinary bath was of a more dangerous character. It was not safe.

The Chairman : For his health ? Mr Edwardg: It was not safe to use it at all.

The Chairman : Do you mean to say this man was violent ?

Mr Edwards replied affirmatively. Tho Chairman : The evidence is lo the effect that he was disturbed in his sleep and taken out to have a bath.

Mr Edwards said Whitelaw was not quite certain ahout tho actual circumstances. He went on to add that he would further prove Mr Mclntosh's state ment as to having been incarcerated in a cell, and iv a straight jacket for thir teen days. It was likewise uutrue as to the " hack ward," about which all tbo worst cases were confined. It was, moreover, the only place to put patient* who were violent, or who had eviuced a disposition to escape. Referring to Schultz he thought the de nieauour of witness went to bhow that he was not in complete possession of his facul ties, aud he would prove that Schulize had coniulted Dr. France twenty years ago about an afl'ection of the brain. Mr Edwards commented on tho evidence already adduced, and on the character of the witnesses and was frequently interrupted by the complainant who characterises the procedure as a most extraordinary one. He said Air Edward's remarks were more in the form of a linal summing up than an opening of defence.

Tho Chairman inquired as to the fate of the clothes, and Mr Edwards said the matter had not struck Whitelaw in that light before, but it would be investigated at once. Alluding to the dietary scale now in operation, that, he snid, had boon in existence for a long 4ime. Having intimated his intention of putting Mis 3 Brigdou in the witness box to contradict certain evidence for the prosecu tion, Mr Edwards next touched upon the subject of Mrs Kettle's salary. It was uu fortunato that this matter should have been imported into the present inquiry, though it must not be concluded that he objected to entering into the subject, for lie was pieparcd with evidence to show that Mrs Kettle had authorised her son to sign vouchers for her salary. Whitelaw would state this, and his testimony would be corroborated by Miss Brigdon, who would be an important witness, having no motive in saying what was untrue. Tho Chairman : Even assuming what you say, irregularities are still to be met. Mr Edwards replied that the so-called irregularities might be such or it might not. A person might not sign another person's name in ordinary routine of lif3 without committing an irregularity. He himself had seen letters come out of a solicitor's ollice signed by the brother of the person from whom they purported to emanate. The Chairman : It is an irregularity which no Civil Servant ought for a moment to have committed. Mr Edwards : It must be borne in mind that they had no experience of Civil Service rules.

The Chairman : Do you ask us to believe that they did it with the mere verbal autho rity of Mrs Kettle, and that they believed they were justified in doing so? Mr Edwards replied that such was cer tainly tho case. It was to be regretted that this practice had been followed, but he would show it had been done with the authority of Mrs Kettle herself. He would also show that when Whitelaw received the cheque for the first mouth's salaiy, she teld him to keep it, saying " what did she want ■with it." This was one ot those family arrangements which began by botb parties believing that no difference would arise be tween them, and which ended in a family rupture. Wm Farrell, ex-warder, said : I left the Asylum the other day of my own accord. I was there about twelve months. Formerly I was employed in two a«ylums in America and one in New South Wales. 1 remember Shultze fighting with Connor one day. Shultze struck Connor, and Connor struck Schultz, knocking him down. An attendant named Doze, was present. We tried to separate them, and at length I put Schultze in the lavatory. He was the most violent patient in the Asylum. I used no violence to whatever. Twice he was at work when he lifted his shovel and swore he would cut a patient's head open. I bad charge of the diniug-room for six months. The "rations were pretty fair. Cross-examined : I am quite certain 1 used no violence either with my le" or knee to Schultze. I don t think I put my knee in his side, when we came to the ground togetbev. 1 have read the regulation, which provides " That no attendant is permitted to strike any patient, nor push nor pull them about. Thu attendants must always bear in mind that patients are to a great extent irrespon sible agents, and the greatest forbearance must be used in dealing with them. lam quits sure I do not infringe that rule. Schultze reported the occurrence to Dr, France and the superintendent when they came in. The custom of the asylum with regard to violent patients, is that it they prove to be violent when in a state of convalescence they are removed into the back ward. There was no padded room in the male side cf the Asylum till three months ago. ICom plainant said the rules and regulations framed in 1874, provided for such a room) On no single occasion have I sent meat into the dining-room which was not fit for use. If the attendants had too much food, they often gave aorae to the patients.

13v the Commissioner : I left tho Asy lum merely for the purpose of going to Sydney. Tho Commissioner adjourned till this afternoon.

LATER FROM SAMOA.

THE WAH,

By tho brigantiue Matautu from Samoa we have Inter papers from Samoa. There has been no more actual fighting, but prepara tions for a prolongation of the strife con tinue to be made. The Tuamasaga have completed their fort at Faleula, ami the Old Party are .still busy building a similar place of dofence sit Nofoalii. From Savaii it in reported that towards the end of last week the town of Falelima and other adjacent villages were burnetl by Malietoa's troops. It was reported in town on Thursday that that the Old Party intend removing their headquarters from Luli Luli toLeuluruoega. Wo have not been able to learn the reason for the proposed change.

Thursday was the day named in the ulti matum sent, by Malicloa and bin Govern ment to the Old Party as tho last date on which an answer would be received, but the Old Party replied declining to make any terms.

While little news has been received from the country districts during the past week bearing on the present position ot native affairs, Apia has been full of rumours ou the subject, some of which bear a serious aspect. During the past few days it has been currently reported that the members of the Old Paity at Saluafata have beeu lately supplied by foreigners with amis ami am munition to use in their rebellion agaiut the Government. It in also reported that other active assistance is being given to ihe Old laity by tbase whom, from their position, we would expect different things.

It is reported, says tho ''Samoau Times," that a. meeting ou Wednesday between Malletoa and Captain Zcmbscli, Imperial German Consul General, the latter gentleman iufonucd the Vice-King that, in his opinion, tho Tuamntuga and other adherents of tun Government wero not able to conquer the Old Party, nnd ho therefore .suggested that both war paitics should disband their forces; that Atua should set up a separate Government, which he (Captain Zenibsch) was prepared to re cognise ; ami that after a lapso of six months all Samoa should again cjiiic together and try to form one Government for the whole of the Group.

We do not know Malietoa's answer to the suggestions of the Imperial German Conmil General, hut we are surprised, if tlio roport which reached us of Wednesday's meeting be correct, Hint the Gorman representative can, in the face of tho Agreements of December 1879, aud his instructions to up hold these Agreements in their entirety, speak of recognising any other government in Samoa than that now existing. The recog nitioti of the Old Party by any ot tho foreign representatives here U a certain way to prolong the native disturbances, and we much iegret to hear it reported that the representative of the German Empire has expressed himself favourable to the existence of two Governments iv these islands, a condition of things which will keep the country in a continual state of excitement to the detriment of both natire and foreigners. It is much to be regretted that Malietoa and his followers do not act with vigour, and make the formation of an oppoiiiion government impossible and uuneccessary.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT DUNEDIN.

PARTICULARS are to hand of a frightful rail way accident which occurred on the (Jtago Southern line near Dtwedin, at the point where the road through Kensington to the Ocean Beuch crosses the lino. As the goods train, due at Duneain at 5.30, reached the crossing, a cab drawn by two horses was passing over tho line, and tho engine, strikiug the near horse with tre mendous force, scattered horses, vehicle, aud its occupants on and about the platform close by. '1 he names of those who were in the cab aie a3 follows:— Michael Keys, driver; Edward Lyons, formerly landlord of tho Union Hotel, Stafford-streetj Grillith Huberts, formerly landlord of the Caledo nian Hotel, Walker-street; Charles C. Armstrong, landlord of the Union Hotel, Stafford-street; George Lloyd, cook at Watson's Kestauraut; Henry Mayo, for. mcrly landlord of the Koboit Uurn9 Hotel, George-itrect,; James Fairburn, formerly waiter at Wain's Hotel.

The above party had beeu out at the race course fixing up oooths iv connection with the racc-meetiui;. —Henry Atkins, engine driver of the train, reported to the railway authorities :—I kept the whistle going from the lime shortly after leaving the Caver sham Railway Station until almost on thn cto'sinj;. The driver of the cab, apparently, did not hoar tho whistle of the railway train and drove straight across in front of the engine. Owing to the limited view, 1 could not see the cab until it waj too late to stop. Michael Keys, owner of tho cab, states :-I had two passengers sitting alongside of me. When I came up to within fifty yards of the railway crossing I pulled half-up, and put my head out to listen for tho train. I could not hear anything, so I went on. d ust as I was getting along with the horses on the rails I first caw the engine. As far as 1 can make out, the railway engine struck my horses and the front part of tho cab. 1 had two horses with my cab. As far as I could see, one of Ihe horses was completely smashed on the Kensington railway platform, aud the other was severely injured. I could not say whether the latter horse is likely to recover or not. Immediately I saw the train I endeavoured to pull my horses back, but it was then too late. After the train had ttruck my horses, the first thing I knew was that 1 had been thrown over the picket fence on the othor side Df the railway platform. I was picked up and brought to the Hospital, and 1 don't know wDat became of the passengers in my cab. As far as I could under stand, my cab was all smashed. There is uo chance of seeing the traiu coming from Caveraham|to Dunedin until you ate right on the rails. William Higgin sou, the cabdriver who was behind me, told me himself that he was so closo to the rail way train that the pole of his cab actually caught the last carriage of tho train, and he pulled up just as ho skimmed the end of the train. Charles C. Armstrong, one ot the passengers, says: I felt a tremendous »hock, and the cab was violently upset. On recovering my senses a bit 1 found myself lying amongst the wreck of the cab, and all atone. I managed to get out through a hole in the top, and| theu fell on to the cow catcher, in which my foot got jammed for some minutes. A lot ot people had by this time collected, and I called them to assist me and my fellow-paseengers, some of whom I could see lying about apparently much hurt. Not a man stirred, however, to help us, but all stood staring like idiots. At last I disengaged myself, and limped about to find out the condition of the others. Eoberts wa3 cut about the head a little, but was able to walk home. Lyons also escaped with a few scratches, and it at work to-day. Mayo, Keys, Fairburn, and Lloyd seemed seriously hurt. I again called on the by standers for assistance, even if only to net an express to take the" injured men to the Hospital; but no one would do that, er even fetch a doctor. Eventually, a man got a coal-cart, put some straw into it, and took the sufferers to the Hospital. I man aged to get home with .Roberts, and after putting ourselves somewhat to rights we weut to the Hospital. Mayo was insensible, Keys appefired much shaken, and Lloyd complained of great pain in his back, near the spine. Fairburn said to me: "It's just my luck, Charley ; 7 years ago I had all the toes taken of one foot by a cab accident at Liverpool, and here I've got the toes taken oft' my other foot by another cab accident." 1 believe the doctors amputated four of his toes last night. As regards myself, I find that I amalittlemorehurtthan I thought, Two|of my right ribs are severely bruissd, aud my hip also; but I think it will not be anything very bad. Mayos died a day or two afterwards in the hospital,

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

M4EOH 4 IS3I,

Bank of N. Z.-Sellerd, £28 Colonial bank-iis to 45j fid ; buyers, «a N Z. Insurance-72s 6d to 83a ; buyers, 7Js I selleu, 73a 6d S,B, Insurance—s7a ; Bellorß, 58s National Insurance—Buyers, 283 Union Insurance—Solera, 20a 6d Colonial InauranoD—Bnyep3, 10s 01 Auckland Oas— Buyers, £!0 5j ThameaGas-27s6j,exdiv. Union Sash and Door Uo.-Buyors, £5123 6d N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—£slos NZ. i-hipping—Buyers, 97s Cd; Hellers, £5 m Moanatalri U.M Co.-Buyers, 25s 64 Alburaia— Buyors, 27b ; sellers, 23a ICoranul Hill-Buyers, 4s 6d North Devon—lss 6d; EOllerd, 16a Tokatea-S3; buyers, 4s 9d Queen of Beauty—Ss SI; buyers, 6b 3d; iellero, ■ Columbia—Bayers, Is 8d Hopeful-28 Id JOSEPH NKWM4.N, Chairman.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUE OWN COHRESPOtfDENT.)

RUSSELL, tbis day.

The Steeplechaser Ghost, that was won by Captain Stephenson, at a raflle in Auck land, was again put up, and the rallle came off to-day, and Captain Steplicnson was again the winner.

NEW PLYMOUTH, tbis day, DEATH OF AN OLD IDENTITY.

Richard Phoney, for many years editor and proprietor of the " Tarauaki News," died at 5 o'clock: this morning, aged 70 year*. He was one of tho early settlers of this place, and in his younger flays was an associate of Shelley, Keats, and Leigh Hunt.

NAPIER, this day, HORSEWHIPPING AN EDITOR.

Madam Lottie Wilmot struck at the editor of the " Telegraph " with a riding, whip in the street to-day, saying " That's for the insult last Monday." The insult was contained iv a notice of the lecture on 'The Devil," which stated that it was valueless and uiiinteieating.

PER PRESS AGENCY.

WELLINGTON, this day. MR MILL'S CREDITORS.

Ata private meeting of Mr Mill's creditors a difficulty anno in the election of trustees, and the meeting was further adjourned. During the passage of tho steamer Samson from Wonganui, one of tho shafts connecting the paddles waa carried away. The disabled paddle was made .secuic, and the vessel ciime on with only ouo puddle

CHRISTCIIURCII, this day,

THE SHOOTING CASE.

John Boaulield was brought before tho Maniftiatd's Court this morning, charged with shooting at John Spring with intent to kill, lie was remanded till Wednesday. A conipauy has just been formed to work certain deposits recently discovered on a block of land in White Cliffs District. The deposits include a 20fr. senni of puro silici i clay, 2 seams of coal, a large He»m of plumbago, and ncveral seams of various claya all rich in silicin.

COTTAGE BURNT.

DUNEDIN, this day,

A houkc ownod and occupied by Samuel Green at Roslyn was burnt down yesterdny. It was iusured for £400 in the Norwich Union Ollice.

Tho Cromwell Compauy's yield is 341 ounces from 410 tons.

Seven declarations of insolvency wuro filed this week, tho principal one being Gordon McKinnon, of Port Chalmers, con tractor. Debts, JCIG77 ; asEeU, £1202.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The fortnightly meeting of tho Hoard of Education was held this afternoon, there being present :—Messrs J. M. Clark (chair man), W. P. Most, T. Peacock, J. May, ¥. L. Prime, S. Luko, and D. Gnldio.

Report*—Reports were presented of tho examination of junior asaistaut teachers aud of the Scholarships' Kxaminatiou pro gramme for ISSI, as well us the draft annual report, accounts mid returns of the Hoard for 1880. The Scholurghipa1 pro gramme, after being slightly amended by the Inspector of Schools, was approved. IkreouijAK Nomination.—a letter wa» rewived from the Parneil School Com mittee enclosing a rcßolution expreisive of surprise at the Hoard's decision iv declaring the nomination of Messrs Darga villc aud Waymouth to be irregular, and complaining of a want of courtesy on tho part of the Hoard in not communicating its detcrmiiialion on the subject direct to the Committee The draft of a reply was read by the Secretary, and approved. MAUKrj.—A letter was received from M»jor Lusk re the recent disputed Com mittee election. Ho attributed all the trouble on the subject to "a small but noisy section of the settlerp, whose memorial also ho stigmatised as a disre putable production." The writer concluded by giving the names of certain gentlemen whom he hoped would be appointed School Commissioneis by the Hoaid in case the election were held to bo invalid.—A letter on the same subject and generally to a like purport, was received from the Roy, Win. Taylor (Secretnry to the Committee.)

(left sitting.)

SIR GEORGE GREY AND PATETERE.

lllE following correspondence Ims been forwarded to Mr MctJowan, of tho Thames, by Sir George Grey re tho l'atetero land question :— [Corr.] Kawau, December Bth, 1880.—Sir,—I have the liouor to transmit to your Ex cellency a memorial forwarded to mo by Mr James McGowan on behalf of a public meeting of my constituents on tho 15th November lust. 111-health prcveuts me from presenting thie memorial pcisonally to your Excellency, I thersfore send it on through the Colonial Secretary in the usual course. It relates to a block of land, called the Patetere block, in regard to which a proclamation was issued by the Governor, notifying that money had been paid by the Crown for its purchase of acquisition, Tho effect of that proclamation was against all persons other than the aboriginal owners or occupiers of such land equivalent to a native; that the native title on the said Und had been extinguished, and to mako it unlawful for any other person to pur chase or acquire from the native owners any right, title, estate, or interest, in nny such land, or in any part thereof, or in any manner to contract for any such purchaso or acquisition. The prayer of the memorial is that your Exce'tency will be pleased to maintain that proclamation in force until after the next meeting of Parliament. I believe that it is generally felt thnt tho removal of the proclamation from tho block, during the recess would be a great misfortune to the country, for then it is thought, owing to circumstances which have taken place, that a vast block of land of great value would probably fall into the hands of private persons, whilst the reßt of the inhabitants of New Zealand, who have obeyed the law, by not attempting to purchase this land whilst a proclamation was over it, would suffer great injustice. The natives would also suffer a serious wrong, from not having had an opportunity of soiling their lands in the open market. In conclusion, I would venture to add that the falling ot this block of land into tho hands of a few private persons will greatly impede settlement of the country on principles which take into consideration the interests and rights of tho whole of the Queen's subjects. 1 have tho honor to be, Sii, Yours obediently, G. GREY.—To His Excellency tho Governor. j&Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, 7th January, 1881. Sir,—l have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the Bth ultimo, 'conveying a memrrial to the Governor from Messrs James McUowan, YVjlliam MpCullough, and Jame3 Kilgour, on behalf of a public meeting, held at Grahamstown, praying bis Excellency to maintain the proclamation over the Patetcre Block until after the meptiog of Parliament. In reply, I have to inform you that the memorial in question, together with your letter of the Bth November covering it, has been presented to His Excellency, in ac cordance with your request,—l have, &c., Thos. Dick.— Sir George Grey, X.C.8., M.H.R., Kawau, Auckland. Colonial Secretay's Office, Wellington 9th February, 1081,—Sir,— Adverting to my letter ot the 7th ultsmo, in which I had the honour to inform you that your letter of the Bth of December last, with the accompanying memorial, signed by Messrs McQowan. MeCullough, and Kil gour on behalf of n public meeting held at Grahamstowu on the 15th of Novem her last had been laid before the Gover nor. I have |now to inform you that His Excellency has referred the memorial to his responsible advisers, by whose advice he has directed that the following reply should be sent through jou to the memorialists :—lt is the declared policy of the present Ministry to withdraw as far as possible from the purchase by the Govern, nient of lands owned by aboriginal natives; and in pursuance of that policy they consider it inexpedient to proceed with the negotiations which had been commenced for the purchase of the Patetere an,4 many other blocks of such native iand. A notice was accord: ingly published early in November last in the "Gazette" and in several newspapers that application wpuld be made fo thp Native Goupt to assign to the Crown an area of land proportionate to j-ho afj. vances of money whiph have been raadejby the Government, and that on this being done, it would be open to the Datives to dispose of the remainder of the blocks, in the manner authorised by law, to any pen sons whom they may choose, This notice was given more than two months ago, and there can be no ground for assuming that the general public is unaware of the period at which the Patetere Block will ba free

from existing restrictions. His Excellency's advisers have no doubt that in adopting the course above indicated they have acted in the true interest of the whole of the Queen's subjects iv New Zealand.—l have, etc., Thomas Dick.—Sir George Grey, X.C.D., M.H.K., Kawau, Aucklaud.

PART OF THE WHARF CAR RIED AWAY.

CArTAiN Garbaßd, late of then, s Albion and now in command of the s.s. Tararua, seems to be having a run of bad luck lately. It ia not much over a week siuce the Albion, while in his charge, run down the Isabella Pratt, schooner, and again this morning we find that another misfortune has overtaken him—this time as Captaiu of the Tararua. When the s.s. Tararua came up the harbour from Russell, about 7 o'clock this morning, she was ob served to be keeping close to and parrallel with tho Railway pier, and making for her berth at the Queen-street Wharf. She came on smoothly until between the two wharves when tho Hood tide, which was running pretty strongly, caught hold of her stern and turned her bow towards the wlmrf at a slight angle. The possibility of the steamer coming into col lision with the wharf then became very apparent, and the engines were ordered, " Full speed astern," but before the way on the vessel could be stopped she struck the wharf and went crashing in for a space of about thirteen or fourteen feet, throwing ono of the largo piles oil' the perpendicular and scudiug spliuteis of wood all around. She was then backed out and inspected, when it was found that the only injury sustained by tho vessel was tho scraping oft" of some paint. The spot where the Tararua ran in is just a few feet distant from the part which the City of Sydney carried away a few months ago, and aome of the plank ing was recently laid down. The estimate of damago does not exceed £40, and no doubt repair* will be speedily effected, at whobc coat to be decided at an inquiry t? be held shortly.

Five sackH of wheat were destroyed yes tciduy near Tiinuru. Incendiiirism is suspected, Mr Wliiteliorn, the Uosidcnt, Magistrate nt Durgavillo, ii daiif;eroiißly ill of typhoid fever at the Hospital, lie was brought down by Dr. Stewat t, who guvo up the caso us .i hopeless one, but the patient is already improving.

An nccidou happened ycHterday to a littie girl, daughter of Captain Karquhar, fwliich, it is feared, will result iv tho lots of the forefinger of the right hand. It appears that the servant had placed under a window Hash a small bat to keep it up for the pur pose of ventilation ; aud, the child going to the window, placed her loft hand beneath the sash, and pulled away the bat, causing the sash to full with much force upon the little creature's finger, the blow [completely Binailmig it. Dr. lluxtable was sant for, and he immediately nrrivea and splintered the injured finger.—•'Advertiser," A singular case is now under treatment in tho Thames Hospital, the patient being a man named John Grantiaty, a Prussian, who was brought in on Saturday last, sup posed to be Buffering from sunstroke. Graauaty, who is a married man, and has two children, waa brought in from Kotorua via Taurauga, on Saturday, and wns treated for sunßtrokc, but baa, fiom the time of his admission exhibited symptoms contrary to that cause, lie is in an uncon scious condition, and cannot speak or feel. I)r Payne bled him, but it was with great dilliculty blood was extractod. The case has bullied the Thames doctors.

itusßiar., tlilfl day.

[ oidod: Oco»n, Onward, and Kleanor. Arrivals: Mariner »nd Ituby. Hailed: lona. Passengers: Mossra Ciiambora, Knco, Stanton, Haidlnnton, Meadainos, stophenson and|Cham. bera

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, HL'RCH 4.



Want.fifi. ] WANTED K..NU \i 11 - jiio urand Now Year Advortiserannt of Toys, Dra pery Boon, &0., to,, will bo found In the 3rd ■ oolumn. Uh pago.-W. H. Damplor. j WANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply Mrs. C. ] YV Moeller, Cußtom-lioußO Hotul. Fort-Bt , ANTED, a good Housemaid.—Apply ; A. Kialior, Occidontul Hotel. j \v/ ANTED, a Smith. - Gco. Leuliy, 1 * V Dock Iron Works, Custom-honso stroet. j \\7 ANTED, ngood Curpenter at once.— 1 Yy C. llawkcawood, HobßOn-itreot. ' ANTED, a good Housemaid.—Mrs. j ISatHOr, Mount Kdon, 1 W" ""XSUINCr^WANTKD.—For address J apply STAn_oßlcc. 1 ANTED, an active young Girl as 1 Nurio; rcforonccs required. —Apply l Star ofllce. ANTED, ft General Servant; good wanes glvon. Kefercnoes required.- Apply ofllce of ttils paper. . c WANTED, a General Servant with 1 good rnf oroncos.—A pply to Mrs Kdward 1 Lowla. PonßOnby. . [ 'i 17 AN TED, 12 good BuiU Hands to _ V T procaod to tho Great Barrlor.— 4.pply to I C Connor, or A. llhodce, at tho Governor c Browne Hotbl. * WANTED, a Fair of Sawyers and a 1 fow bands for tho buah.-B. GlbbODS. I Ouohung*. I WANTED to Kent, 7-ioomed House; \ must bo new, or In good order,—Address t H, Stab ofllce. f WANTKD, a General Servant; refer- J onces required; wages. 10a; also, t Nursegirl.-Apply >. U. Wells & Co.'s Store, [ Dovonport. ! WANTED, two Dairies of First-class j T T Butter; highest prioe given; cash on ' dellvory.-Apply K. M. Morley, Eden Terrace < fost-olueo. ANTED, a Junior Clerk ; one with - some knowledge of Insurance businesa ' prefrtrreaV^Apply to -hera Broa. , \\7 ANTED, a Draper's Assistant for the t VY W'aikato; Maori Scholar preferred.— Apply Stab offloe. i \\' ANTED, by a middle-aged person, in , V* poor ciroumstances, and not being vory c strong, a Homo; would bo willing to osßlßt In - housework or needlework; iho country pre* j ferred.-Apply Stab pmco. WANTED to Sell, one tjinale Horse , Break, built on a new principle.—A. , Mookie, Durham-Btreot West. Auckland. S AwTED, in or outdoor employment ( by a ftrong yonng man, 21 years of ago; can write and m_ko hlmßelf generally useful; . fret) services for ono month; dont object to (rclng abroad.-Addrcßa WLU, Star office. ANTKD to Kent, a si* or seven- ; roomed Home in Syraonds or adjacent j BtroeUL-AddrMa M.n, Star office. J WANTED to Purchase, a small Cot- j t»ge near the sea, between Wynyard Pier and Harnell preferred.—Address Mariner, Star office. | ANTBD. good Parlourmaid at once for gentleman's house; personal rofor enoe required.—Mis Klsmoro's Registry, Short land-street. _____.- ' WANTED, immediately, a First-claf9 J Milliner; good salary given -Apply J. , CJosp;r_ve an* Co. ~. 1 WANTED, at Wesley College, Three 1 Yt Kings, a Houaemaid.—For particulars J apply to Mrs It. Arthur, Hepburn-street; or, at thn College. j ANTED, two smart Lads; also, a good Tinsmith; constant work and good ' wagos for a good band,— pply to H. Waite, WholeSßJo Tinsmith, Fort-street. W "ANTED, by advertiser, place of trust in warehouse or store j thoroughly up ' ir tw^B.pl^.-AQ-dreaa 8,».. Stab office. ] W ANTED, aroßpeotaWe Young Woman • asNurs*. Keferenoeßrequired.—Apply ' In the orening to Mr A. H. Nathan, Sunnysilde, Symonds-street^ ' WANTED, Meat Consumers to know that I am Soiling Best Meat at unprece dented Lqw Prices, to meet the times.—Note • the address: Arthur Wood, Wellington-street. j AV_Eb,~a respectable well ; educated Girl of 12 or 14 years ti go to Tonga; 1 good home for an orphan —Apply at 240, Queen street, on Saturday and Monday, between 1 aod 3 o'c:ciok. ' WANTED, an efficient General Servant. Apply before 1 p.m., or after 6 p.m., to MrsS*. B. Blss, Grafton Road. References re quired. WANTED, renders (labour only) for ■ Building a Fqur-ropmod Cottage on the Mount Kosklll Road. Tenders to bo sent to Paterson's Stables by i o'clock on Monday, the 7th March- WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every p?r.on ordering a Suit for 55s or UDwards will receive a present of a pair of Trousers.-J. D. Phillips, Tailor. 170 Queen street. ___ WANTED to Purchase, Brick Making Plant Machine, and Land. Particulars and plans under cover to K. W. Witham, care of Messrs B. Tonka md Co., Queen-street. ANTED To Borrow, on First-clas3 security (Crown Grant) in Fiji, the sum of £3000, for five years, at 10 per cent, per annum.-F. W. Witham, care of Messrs B. Tonlis and Co., Queen-street. WANTED, for Fiji, a thoroughly competent Briokmakor, by hand and machinery. To an experienced hand good terms will bo offered.—Apply by letter to F. W. Witham, care of Messrs B. Tonkß and Co., Qqeen-street. . W ANTED KNOWN, tnat you can Dresi well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. foe advertise mpnfr on front page. WANTED, Needlework to take home, YV or advertiser could gp out by the day.— Apply to Mrs, Marki, flelson-Btreet, opposite the Government School, WANTED KNOWN.—From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m, on Satur day, the original, Inimitable, and most bryiant llluminatloti In Auckland, is to be oeen at C. W. Goodoon'3, 111, Qucen-atreet, tho acoredited Novelty Depot. Trade motto | " Small profits and quick roturnf," or, "A nimble six pence better than a slow shillirg,"— All goods are marked in plain flgurcs.-liondon Office, 58, St. Mary Axe.



Wanted. \Xf ANTED KNOWN.—Loft in some TV one's caro. on ono of the New Year's raco days, a White Bng containing a rupr, trousers, &c—By having same at this office will greatly oblige. \\7OKKiNG MEN, Patronise the City V T Tea Mart for Good and Cheap Groceries and Provisions, such as Bacon at 8d per lo; Cheese, 6d; Jams, 6H ; Sugar, id; Toa, Is lOd; Marmalade, 8d; Salmon, 9d; Potatoes, 4s por cwt, delivored; Relish, Od per botile; Pickles, !)d ier bottle; Soap, 5d per bar, cheaper by the dozen; Vinogar, lOd per bottle; Good Butter, lOd per lb; Hggs, Is 3d per dozen; Ling Finn, Pickled Salmon, &0., Src —KobortJKew, Grocor, &c, Victoria-street, Auckland. \y A N T EjT X N O VV N. The Auokland Timber Company havo on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will bo sold as Great liargainß, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Bashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. q H OLDSHIP. ANTED KNOWN, that E.~Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber i in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, House ■ Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house.Btreo!; Weßt, opposite and of Hobßon-Etrcet. N.H,-Tho increasing demand for White Pine has induced them to ci range for a constant eupply. VyANTED, for Fiji, a thoroughly T V competent Man to tako tho manage ment of a Steam Circular Saw Mill; muat bo able to set and sharpen sawß, and do any small . repairs to machinery; to an experienced man this is a good opening.—Apply by letter to F. VV. Witham, caro of Messrs IS. Tonks and Co., Queen-stieet. ; ANTED KNOWN.—The cheapest place in Town to obtain a Metallic of Brlatlo hairBKUSH-Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat , Shoo, Plate, Decanter, House, Banister, Carpot i Scrub, Dußt, Horso. Dandy, Water, Ppoke, or | Metallic Kluo, or Paint BRUSU-Dressing Pookot, Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, is at Chqg. Qondson'a. 111. Qaccn steeet. WANTED KNOWN.-Mrs Grice is Solo Agent at Newmarket for the fol lowing leading Papers: — Evening Stab, " NowiZealand Herald," " FreoPress," " Saturday Night," "Melbourne Saturday Night," "Ob scrvor." " Hiblo Standard," "Weekly News." WANTED KNOWN, that D. Uoldio is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Fellooa, Iron-Bark and Ulue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Hhingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near Dook, at tho owoßt cush p> ices. Tho timber, being under ovo is bettor than that purchased elsowhero WANTED, Customers. Free trade in Pianos and Harmoniums, from the choapfst to the dearest: Lot on Hire or Sold ; weokly. monthly, quarterly payments. Some splrndld New and aocond-hanri Instruments.— Webb's Mublc Haloon, WollOßley-streot. WANTED KNOWN.-31,000JJeautitul Oleogruph Scraps for Albums, from Id oaoh; ljantlnomoly-bound fccrap Albuuiß, at Is each; Japanoso Horaps (the few remaining onoot, ruduood to Id oaoh, exqiiieito for ladieß' fancy work ; round and oval Trays from Is each; Jiipnnoto tiunsliudos (tho fashionab'o Stovo ornament), 2s each ; a l Jhotographlo Novolty, "Tho Man in Possession," Is Od; Cbildrenß Plcturo Cards and Books in great varioty; The Teachers' Oxford Bible, splendid typo with valuablo information; Handsome Oleographs In Uilt Frames ut 2a; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Chlnawaro at priots hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, Uucon- Btrcot.—C. \V. Goodßon. ANTED.-THE BLOOD IS TUB LlFlf.—is all Diseaso is camed by tho impurities of tho blood, so oan tho health only ibo restored by purifying it. Tho advertlsor wlshos to meet with a party of sufficient capital for advertising and travelling expenses to join him Id the Compounding and Salo of tho neces sary Mediclnos for Restoring He»lth. No quackery, but gonuino life-pr.sorving mcdl cinus. carefully proppred from projcriptlons of tho lato Dr. Hartwoll, formerly Innpector- Genoral of Military Hospitals of Australia.—lfor particulars apply to A. MoLeod, Local Industry Establishment, 123. Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN.—A splendid lot of Roal Nickel Silver Jowollory, and beautiful doainno in Uilt Brooches and Ear drops. Lockots. Chains, &c, are displayed in tho window of C. W.Goodaon, 111, Queen-street. They aro elegant and economical. Just re ceived, a new stylo of WritiDg Desk, fitted with pupor, Knvolopos, Blotter, runs, Ink, &c—neat, compact, and usofal. Tho Milton, 2s; Antiqno, 4s ; Critorion, ss; Queen Anne, 6s 6d, BHlted for tho holiday noason. To arrive por ' riydenham' and ' Oxford': Stationery, cheaper than ever ; ttleclro-platfid Goods of all kinds; tho new Patent Knife Cleaner, tho Servant's Krlend, tho Ladles' Kui/o Cleaner, tho Climax Tap, tho Prizo Wutor Tap Filter, tho Wringer; a host of Novelties, including the Anioiican Songbtor. - Noto the address: 111, Queenstreot. WANTED KNOWN.-At C. W. Goodßon'a Stationery Is sold at English prices. Crotm-laid Ruled Noto, 2il per quire i Kavelopes, 2d per packet; a Job lot of 15,(J00 at Id ocr packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fancy Noto Paper, with Court Knvelopeß to match, Is Der quire and packet: ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, iii all borders, (id por quiro; Court Envelopes, 6d : Foreign Noto, Is (id pit 5 quires; Knvelopes to match, 3d for 25; Kulod Foolscap and letter Paper. Od; Blotting Purer, Is Gd per quire. Pasa and Account, Kxerclso and Copy Books, equally cheap. Wiitlng Desks, Despatch Cases, Envelopo Cases and HlottoM in Rreat varioty; Ink, Id per bottle; Inkstands in variou* styles ; Pen-wipors, a groat novelty; Papar Knives ; Initial Stamps for paper or linen stamping, beautiful types. Is and 2s; Tho Climax Dator, with fixed dates for 10 years and business addrejs, 30s; tho Anto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7b Cd.—lll, O ieen-Btreet. opposite Tonkß'a Mart. \\f ANTED KNoWN, - A Splendid ? T Assortment of Watches Jnut received at C.W, Goclßon's. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excellent time-Keepers, 25n; Ladios' and Honts" Silvor Geneva, iroin 30j ; Key and Kcyloss Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French - American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Kight-day and Keylesa Frenoh, Ellip tical Carriage Jokers, Poepo'-Day Carriage Alarms, Princo, Prlnoose, Nutmog, La Belle, I'irate, Wheel. Bunner, &c, &c, from 7s fid, excellent time-keepers, and handsomo in appoar anco. Clocks for tho Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lory Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, In Brooches and Sots, Studs, Rings, Boli taires, Necklets, &c.; Elephant and Dog Inkstands: Tablo and Pocket Cutlory in Rrcat variety; Knives and forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers from is dd per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d'; Hycamoro Broad Platters, from 29 6d ; Knives, from 1b 6d; Kutohers' Knivas, from 9d; Scisnorn. from Is ; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s 6d; Gents' Longcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-! llngton Sc»rfs, Is 6d; Boyß' Eton Collars, 6d Mozart Wrieta, Id per pair; The Tom Thnmb : Printing Proes, at 7s Gd; Great Novelties in Bull Dog Banks, &c. &c, at Goodson's, 111 Quecn-Btreet. opposite Tonks'g Mart T~PPRENTICE -Drug Business.—An J\. opening is availablo for above in one of tho leading retail establishments in town.— Apply, in own handwriting, to X, Stab office. TOiOOTMAKEKS. -Wanted, a good Seat Hand; constant employment for a good workman; none but good workmen need apply. Also, a Girl aa an .Apprentice to the Upper Closing.-Wilkins & Co., 12, Victoria street. T\ R G A^ N I S T. Wanted, an Organist for St. Paul's Church ; mint bo a Member of tho Church of England.— Applications to b3 made to Rev. C. M. Nelson, St. Paul's Parsonage, from whom all particulars can bo obtained^ A"LBION~GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIIUTKD). Wantod, a Mining Manager. Applications will bB received at the Registered Office of tho above Company, Wollington, from parsons qualified to act as Mining Manager. Wages, £5 per wee*. ApDlioatiom will oe received till Mar°U 13- H. DEVKRILL. Secretary. O BRBWEKS, AUCTIONEERS, AND PRODUCH! MERCHANTS. Advertiser wants a Partner residing in Auck land who would be ablo to invest somo capital, under his own supervision, in Btarting and working a Steam Flonr »nd Timber Mill in con nf ction witti Auctioneering and General Bubl neas, Tho Mill, which is in good order, is advantageouily situated in arising district, on a railway siding, and with deep water frontage, and is held at a nominal rental under exception ally favourable conditions. Principals Will pleaao address " A.Z." Star Office. To Let TO LET, fpur five and six-roomed Houses, oonyeniently situated.—Apply to H. PartiDgton, atichbury'a Bul'dlngs. TO LET, two Bed-rooms, suitable for young men or young ladles engaged during the day.—For addresa apply Star Offlco. ' f O LET, in Newmarket, two Ne^Fourr 8 roomod Cottagos; tanks and large yard.— Apply to Wm. Dinniaon, agent TU LET, Gentleman* Residence, ten rooms, out-housts, &c, about 1 aero garden, &c.; Bplendld view; situated at Ponsonoy.—D; F. Evans. « state Agent, 11, Quean-street. TO BE LET, a G-rpomcd Ho.use, with three Breplaces and good well, within fl-ye minutes walk of whirf.—Apply to T. Usshor, Stichbury's Boildings. ' ~V\O LET, a New4-rpomed Cottage with L Sklllion; every convenience; in Clarence street, Ponsonby.—Apply W. G. Allen, next door; TO LET, a 5-roomed Verandah House, with 3 flre-placos; rent. 103 per week.™ Apply to Mrs Kagleton, Wlllow-street, near Maynard and_Co/s Firewood Yard. TO LET, inTtussell. street, Ponsonby, a comfoitablo Six-roomed House, large allotment, gas and every convenience.—ApDly to Captain Dinnin, Ponsouby, or R. Home, Shortland-street. *TTU~LET, new six-rocmed House ; water I. X laid od, colonial oven and register grate; threo minutes walk from Queen-street.— Apply S rAR office. MPO LET, a New Cottage of three rooms, I comfoitably furnished, in Newton Road; good well of water; terms reasonable.—Apply Mr Baiter, Grocer, Karangahape Road. rf\O LET, iv Parooll, House of 10 rooms, * garden, good well and tanks, splendid view of harbour.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents. Shortland-atreat. TO LET, to a respectable married couple without family, a Five-roomed HJouse and garden planted, every convenience, centrally situated; rent moderate to a suitable person.— Address this office. T~ O LET, in Fracklin Road, a House containing eight room*, at present occu> pied by J-' Utt'ttle, Kiq. Will be vacant in about a fortnight.—Apply to J. Heron, Pjcton-atreet. TO LET, House of 8 rooms, Sohvyn Terraoo, Parneil, at present in oooupation of Mrs Pittar.—Apply to Mr Culpan, next home, or care of Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, Solicitorg. TTWJ LET or for Sale, Bouse of six rooms , X at the sea-side, and about 1} acres land, . sitn&ted at Bella vjgta, Ponsonby; House (new i and well finished), 7 rooms, Stable, &c, with 9 acres volcanio land, at Mount Eden. Terms ' easy,—Full ■ "vrtlcularß from D. F, Bvana.



I For Salo. [ J7IOR SALE, an Invalid Chair.—Apply 1j office of this paper. FOR SALE, Four Building Allotment.* at Mount Eden; scoria land : Rood situa tion ; Bize, 60(t by 132ft.-John Batger, 93, Quoen street. . FIHKWOuI).— Best Firewood, 7s. per tOD, on board the cutter Kuphemia, alonß- Blde the Queen-Btreot Wharf. KUMEIUS, Kuraeras, from Norfolk Is'and. New season's. ADAM LAgBOURN, Fort-street. _ M NO.—For Sale (a bargain), a Full" Bized Second-hand Pianororte, in rich walnut case, silk front. Will be sold very cheap. Can be seen at Mr Thoa. H, Webb, Oak Cottage, Hobßon-Btreet. gjtOK SALE, to Let, or Lease, near flj Devonport, Farm 31 Acres, partially" im proved; House (new); prlco, £590; poasesßlon at once. »Ibo, 1J Acre and 5-roomed Cottage at Mount Eden, suit Market Gardener; price, £350 Apply at this office. F'Ojß SALE, Two Splendid Building Allotments close to Mount Kden, fine view; also, 10 acres Voloanio Land, Mount Kosklll Koad, in lota to suit purchasers.—Apply to W. Cole, Mount Kdop. FOR SALE, Wellesley-street Weat, level allotments in frontaßO3 to suit pur chasers. Kemuora, Oraki Road, 7 acres ; ei tensive frontage; splendid view.—James Burtt, Coot-etreet. 17*011 SALE, the Lease of Fourteen P Acres Land, next the Royal Oak, One hunga.—For particulars apply to George Codlin; or, Alfred Buckland. FOli SALE, a Country Store, with Popt-offlco attached. Prioe, including stoci, £350.— Further partionlars on application to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Sliortland-street. OR BALK, 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. Vaile, Uouso and Land Agent, Shortland street jmOR SALE, Riverdale Estate, on the I? Walkato River. This splendid property is offored exceptionally cheap, being all first class Alluvial Land, largely improved, and at present carrjing a Large Quantity of Stock. There is an extensive river frontage, with main road and railway communications; station within one mile of the estate. Will be sold in lota to suit purobasord on advantageous terms.— Apply to George Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, No. 0, South British Buildings, Queen-Btreot^ TVTASONIO HOTEL, COROMANDEL. TO CLOSE PARTNKR3HIP. Freehold of above, together with Stock and Furniture, for Sale. This Hotel is the largest in Coromandel, and splendidly situated. Apply to Kummer & Co. or K. Whitson & Son, Auokland ; or Mr John Uncles, Coromandel. in o r~~ s a l c, F Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 roomp, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tanks, &o , with large Corner Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of tho A'ost-omoe. S. VAILK Uouso and Land Aecnt, Bhortlanfl-Btreet. rjnTT storekeepers. A RARE OPPORTUNITY! Tho Business of a Ganoral Storekeeper, in a splendid position in Duke-atreot, Cambridge, doing a good cash trade, is now offered to the public. Terms most liberal, as the proprietor 1b absolutely retiring from bußinesa. The small and weli-seleoled Stock can bo taken at a valu ation. Rent moderate An enormous trade should be done hers for many months, since the natives will receive a very large amount of monoy during tho present Bitting of the Native Land Court. Apply on the promises to R. D. L. DUFFU3; Or to MKB3RS Wm. McARTHUR & CO.. Auckland. ff\ O R S A L £~, CHKAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Cnnir Bcildinq Allotments ! Commeroial Road, £10 per lot; Spring street, Pon- onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayflpld, £25 per lot; Wallace-itreet, 30s per foot: Grace street, 20d per foot: Miiford-*trcet, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. Also, other cheap properties, su3h as Now Houss of i rooms, &c , on allotment 80 feet frontage to John-street, for £200; Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro perties for Bale in this rapidly-rising suburb. Full particulars from D. F. EVA VS. Estftto Agent, 74, Queen-Btreet, in O R BAL JS OR LEASE. An IMPROVED FARM in tho TAURANGA DISTKICT, containing 692 acres of first-class land, being Lots Nos. 1 to 7, Parish of Te Puna. 'Jhls property is beautifully situated, has a good dtep water frontage, and is within 8 miles of the Town of Tauranpra, on a good road. 500 acres are laid down in good grass, subdivided lr to paddocks, and the whole farm magnificently watered. 200 head of Cattle. Horses. Farm Implements, and about 30 tons of Clover Hay, can be taken at a valuation. Also, AT Opotiki, A WJCLL IMPROVED FARM within two miles of the town, containing about 900 acres of good agricultural and lastoral land, v>ell watered, and commanding beautiful view of river and bush ecenery. There is a well finished Dwelling-house of 10 rooms, with orchard well stocked with variety of fruit trees in lull bearing; Servant's Cottage, Stabling, Dairy, Sec, &c. The Farm will ba sold ab A WHOLE, together with Horses and Farm PUnt, or divided as follows :-500 acreß for SALE In one or two farms, and the remainder (oeing that portion on which dwelling-house, &c, are ercctedl leased for a term of 7 years, at moderate rental. Terms easy. For further particulars apply to TURNER & BIiDDLE, Land and Estate Agents, Tauranga. "171 X. BAR(J U E 'A NSD EL, gog TONS BHST HOUSEHOLD AND SMITHS' NEWCASTLE COALS, And a Quantity of SrOKKS, SHAFTS, AND FELLOES. Also, ex 'Lady Jocelyn," f?Q IRON TANKS. W. & G. WINSTONE, Custom-house-street. Tenders. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, Suri'LY and Delivery of Stokes. General Manager's Offlco, Wellington, February 4,1881. 1 Separate written Tenders will bo received at this offlc», «D to Noon of MONDAY, the 7th March, 1881, for the Supply and Delivery of the Undermentioned Stores for the New Zei land Railways, from the Ist day of .April, 1881, totho 31st day of December, 1882, at Auckland, Wel lington, Chrlstohurcb, and Dnnedin :— Ironmongery, &c. Ship Chandlery, &c. Oils, Colours, &". Leather and Grindery Building Materials, Tenders to be addreßsed to tho .General Man ager of New Zoiland Railways. Wollington, and to be marked outside " Tender for Stores." Specifications can be seen ant Forms of Tender obtained at tho Offices of i ho Railway Managers at Auckland, Christ' lurch, and Dunedin, and the Stores Manners Orace, Wellington. Telegraphic- Tenders WILL NOT be entorr talned. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, Genoral Manager N.Z. Railways. mo CARPENTERS. Tenders will bp received until noon of SATURDAY next, March sth, for the Erection of a Dwelling-honse in Upper Nelson-street. Plan ß atmyo ffl co. HßNßyGiWADE . Architect. 25, Quen-stroet. m O BUI L D E R S. Tenders will be received np to 12 o'olock on SATURDAY, the 12th instant, for tho Ereo^on of a Villa Residence"at Pari>ell. Plans. &0,, at onr offices, Queen-street, 1 * v KDWJVMABWy & SON, Architects. mOBUIL v E R S. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on MONDAY, the 7.h March, for tho Erection of a Store in O'Conml. street. Plaus, &c, at our offices. Queen-street. KDW. MAHONKY & SON, Architects. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the sth March, fjr the Erection of a Dwelling-house in Anglesea-street. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. ' ' jsDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will ha received up to 12 o'clock on TUKBD AY, tho Bth March, for tho Erection of a Villa Residence at Kpsom. Plans and specifications will be seen at the office of Messrs. Frater Bros.. Shortland-street. JOHN BKITON, Architect. nn o B v i L d E R S. Tenners will be received until noon of WED NH.SDAY, the !)th of March, for the Erection of a Family Residence on fc'arsfleld-street, Pon -8Q pianß, &c, at No, 18,8outh British Chambers. EDMUND BKLL. Architect. EARE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANY PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. Wanted to Dispose of the Good-will, Plant, and full working instructions of a SAUCE and VINEGAR MANUFACTORY, established sinoe 1872. The proprietor is retiring from business in consequence of Illness. Samples and Dulk ot the Sauces and Vinegar on sale. Terms liberal. Full particulars can be had by applying to a. McLfcOD'S Local Industry Cash Store City Mart, 128, Quoen street, Auckland,



I Public Notices. TDOARD OF EDUCATION, All uncertlflcated Teachers aad Junior As»ls tants within reach aro required to attend at th« Wellesloy-street School on SATURDAY next the sth instant, at 11 a.m. iTpHE undersigned beg to inform the in' JL habitants of Auokland and surrounding districts that they have opened a Stall in th< Kast End of the Market, in Fruit and Vegetables and trust that by keeping good articles anc prompt attention to orders to obtain th( patronage of tho public. They would also cul attention to a lino ot apples now on sale bj them.—9ARDINEB nni KNGLA.nD.-NoU the address: Kast Wing of City Market, an; KBrangahape Road, Nowton. ,1 II O R A L HALL, CHAMPION 18 MILES WALKING MATCH, for £25 a-side, Between A. BRETT and W. L. WALSH, On SATURDAY NEXT, ar 8 o'clock sharp. IyiGIIT SOIL CONTRA CT. All persons in tho City or Suburbs requiring the services of the present Contractor at the reduokd rates should make early application to G WILSON, at his residence, Nelson-street, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Boil Contractor, City Council Offices. b. tonks] [R< °-CABR VTSTE have this day admitted Mr B. Digby Tonks a Partner In our Firm. B. TONK3 & CO., Auckland, March lat, 1881. -Vr O T I C E. I have this day taken into Partnership Mr George Crouqhlev Gordon, and tho business will in future bo carried on under the stylo of "Hutchinaon & Gordon." C. J. HUTCHINS9N. Queen-street, February 28,1881. •VT O T I ~C E. Mr. George Croughly Gorboi having re tired from the firm of Hendry & Dacrk on the 26th October last, tho said busiaesa will be carried on by Jus. hendry and C. C. Dacre, by whom all debts owing to and by the firm will be received and paid. (Signed) CHAS. C. DACRK, G. CROUGHLY GOHDON. Witnesa-CHAS. D. Thomson MRS. Foxton having removed to Pilt stroet, opposite tho residence of Dr. Purchae, is prepared to receive a limited num ber of Boarders MESSRS. FISHEK & CO. purpose applying to the Bench of Magistrates, ■which Bits on ibe 18ih March, for a Licetiso for their Private Slaughterhouse, situated at Ann's Bridge, Otahuhu. «| ATO £1000 LENT on Building 3& I. vf Society principles, or on other terms to eu!t borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List ot Properties for sale on fourth paje. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited tor investment.—C. Williamson. Land, Com mission, and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. NOTICE.- Letters are laying at H.M. Customs for John Sibley, Peter Keane, Riohard Campbell. Friends are requested to communicate. ROYAL MAIL Family and Commercial Hotel Restaurant.—Joints, Ponltrr, Jug ged Hare, &0., tomorrow, from 12 to3p.m. THE Undersigned is Prepared to Offer Special Advantages to CasitalUis desirous ot starting Sugar Making in Fiji.—F. W. Witham, care of Messrs B. Tonks and Co., Queen-street. WT. YOUNG, Stove Ornament and . Fancy Paper Cutter, has REMOVED from Princes-street to Grey-street, opposite the Market Hotel. " f\Y the makiug of boofcs there Is no end," \J wrote an Inspired author in the Infancy of tho world, thousands ot years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now In a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously penned hia word of wisdom on papyruß. Indeed, now a-days the world is almost ' em barrasdesrochesseß" of learning, "quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learning is liberally suppliod by modern publishers, tuch as Cassall, Peiter and Galpin, Collinß, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works letned by these firms of tho highest practical use, but they are scut out in handsome exteriors, illustrative ot the remarkable progress that has been made in book illumination. Nothing in our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a mwi from his library. The great difflonlty with many in obtaining book* of a high class in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price at which they are issued from the press, and it is rosily a boon to society vhen works of 'admitted excellence aro brought within the reach of persons of moderate means by tho admirable H*btem op Time Payments. We oan confidently recommend oar readers to the splendid selection of Books at the premises of E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Niven), Importer, Qua^n-street Junction, Auckland. ATEWTON AND PONSONBY J3I JUNCTION BTORE, CORNER OF Nkwtokt and Great North Roads, J. M. WHITE (Late W. Baxter), FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER. Dairies or Botter of Firbt-clabs Quality. Families Waited npon for Orders. Goods Promptly Delivered. CIOR GOOD AND CHEAP PROVISIONS, TRY R E W ' S, Victoria-street. CHINA GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, Ex 'Looh Urr,"Lady Jocelyn,' and 'Mar garet Gaibralth.' BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT In New Zkaland. G. BROWNING, (I.ATB J. B, fRANOIS), 225, QUEEN-STRKET. J^j- O T i U E. W. KINCAIIJ Begs respectfully to inform his Jriendß and the public ho ia Now Open with a New Stook of Millinery, Hosiery, Haberdasher/, &c. VICTORIA HOUSE, 20, VIOTORIA-BTaRET, AUCKLAND. A few doors up from Queen-st. Walkato and Onehunsra friends pleese note new address. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 07, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's I Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. /^ILT CBIMNbY GLASSES atd \JT TOILET GLABSES on dale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, g?. Qaeen-ttreet. S"~PRING MATTRASSES, Pair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on sale at T. & H,"Cooike'B. 67. Qaeen-atreet. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE z\. CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. BRUSSELS CARPETS, "Tapestry Car pots, Kidderminßter Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Oneen-Btreat. jjllVE PTsiTCENT DISCOUNT allowed C to all Cash Purchasers of Furniture a) T. & 11. Cooke's 67, Queen-street. CtENOING! FENCING! FENCING: I can do al kinds of Fencing at lower price! than anybody. Here's the proof 'Bust Hobartoi Pailina Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Post? and Rails and Ka'ri Pallngu, 455: Purlri Posts, anc Hobarton Rails, 4is; do Kauri,3ls; Wire Fence 5 wires, 20s; Top, Rail, 2os; Puriri Posts ilobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, SSa. Othei kinds equally cheap. The materials and wori ot the best description. Large Btock of Posti and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts borec and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM, WHITE, Fencer. Custom-house-street. vtt onderfull"* Cheap Music, From the Best Authors, at Id. Each, a D. N. GARNIER'S, 207, Queen-street. LADIES ! I have a few lines in Chea Groceries I wish to clear for cash, ar respectfully solicit your attention to the sarue viz., Surplus Chrißtmas Fruit. Fine filer Kaislns, 7d per lb: fine Sultanas, Bds Hair O Gd: Now Salmon (best), 9d per tin; Ship Sto Dried Apples, 6d per lb; Good Box Tea, 18 Ship Store Treacle, dd; Good. Table Rice, 2} New I.imejulce (immense tor rheumatism). 1 per bottle j Mother Seige) Syrup, 2s Ud.; Pll Is 3d. FREDK. WHJTEJHB.AD. India and. China, "?e» Warehouse. Victoria-: TSRUS-^OASH, (



I Lost and Found. . ■ F OST, Plated Cap of Carriage Wheel.— XJ Fioder will bo rewarded on leavlnsr tho - same at Cousins & Atkln's. 3 EIOUND, a Liveranci' White Pointer 1J1 Bitch: small brass look on collar.—Owner may have same by app^ing to H. Miller, at Brown, Campbell and Co'e. j GROUND.—The lady who lost a£l note 5 I? in my shop can hare it by applying to F. , E. Finch, Stationer, \ PS. RSWIVRD.— Lost, a~Brown Pointer 1 *3 Bitch, in Shortland-atroot, on 2nd March. . No. of collar, 92. Any person detaining her . after thii notice will be prosecuted.—C. Brookes, 1 Blue Boot, Quean-street, Boara ana Kesiaence. /COMFORTABLE Furnished Koom \J to let: commodious and t.ultable for two friends. Splendid view of tho harbour. Terms moderate.—For address apply Star office. OVITtNOK RKOWNE HOTEL, HOB3ON-STRKET. Board and Lodging 20s per week (sinerle room) 253 I DDBLIC NOTICE. I beg to acquaint my friends and the public ; generally that I have taken over the Boarding house in Hobson-street formerly carried on toy Mr Johnstone. I iDtend to make it a most com fortable homo and keep an excellent table. JOHN HOFFEY, Late Cook of b.b. ' Argyle' and 8.8.' lona.' YOUjnG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUHE*-STBEET, 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. Hoarding bouss for Young Looioß who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings aro hald during tho Week. Governess Agenoy and Lendlcg Library in connection with the Institute. Amusements. /IHORAL HALL? THURSDAY KEENING, 10TH MARCH. THUHSDAY EVKNINO, 10TH MAKCH. Under the Patronage of the Mayor and City Conncil, and tho whole of the Volunteers. COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL AND BALL Tendered to MR. HORACE DEAN By the Membeis of Dean's Minstrels, the Auck land Fire Brigade, and numerous friends. A HOST OF ATTRACTIONS. FOUR END MEN ! FOUR END MEN Two large and handsome Volumes " Around the World with General Grant," with eight hundrod illustrations, will be given for the boat POEM on Dean's Minsthkls, not to exceed fifty lines, snd a Japanese Cabinet for the best CONUNDRUM on the Bame subject; to be addressed to the Secretary, care Mr H, Dean, on or before March Bth. Admission- 33, 2s, le. Overture at 8. FRED RICK, Secretary. Bankruptcy Notices. "IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and of the amendments thereto, and of the Bankruptcy of Veai-i. Harness, of Parnell, Contractor, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it ia my intention to apply to the above Honourable Court, on WEDNESDAY, tho 16th day ot March. 1881, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as I can be heard in that behalf, that an immediate Order of Discharge may bo granted to me under the 181 th seotion of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876." Dated at Auckland this 4th day of March, 1881. VEALL HARNESS, Debtor in person. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876," and the several A cts amending me Bame, and of the Bankruptcy of Samuel Vivun. of the City of Auck land, in the Provincial District ot Auck land, in the Colony of New Zealand. Hotelkeeper, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that It ia the intention of Samuel Vivian, the abovenamed debtor, to apply to this Honorable Court on WEDNES DAY, the sixteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or aa goon thereafter as counsel can b« heard in that behalf, for an order of immediate discharge under the provisions of the Baid Acts. Dated at Auckland this fourth day of March, 1881. JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors for the said Debtor, Fort-street, Auckland. UraDerv. ~VTOW IS THE miME TO I-lUY! R. U. SHALDISRS & CO.'S GREAT /CLEARING f\UT OALEI REAT L/LEAF.ING UUT OALKI BLACK AND FANCY SILKS, 49. in thb £ DISCOUNT. JACKET?, CLOAKS, AND ULSTERS, 4s. in ths £ DISCOUNT. FANCY DRESS GOODS, AND COSTUMES. 4)9. IS thb £ DISCOUNT. MENW and BOYB' CLOTHING, HATB, &C., 4i9. in thk £, DISCOUNT. «S-UREATER [REDUCTIONS STILL"** OK SOME LINES OF FANCY GOODS. too nnmarous to particularize. FOTTB SHILLINGS nr the £ «3"RjEIURNED IN CASH"E» on all parcels of 10s and upwards at T> T> Q4HALDERS & V^O.'S [Nearly Opposite Wm. MoArttmr & Co.'s Warehouse.] insurances. NEW ZEALAND INSURAJSUiJ COMPANY. i Capital - £1.000,000 i Reinsurance and Reserve Funds _ £150,000' LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE BATES. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. i N.Z. INSURANCK BTJILDINOS. GEORGE P. PIERCE Manatee? 1 — • . TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. ' Capital.,...,-, e2.000.000 ' AUCKLAND BRANCH, ' QUE UN-STREET, next to the Colonial Bank FIRE DEPARTMENT. r Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, " Shops. Buildings in which trade is carried on, . Merchandise, and Goods of every description., t MARINE DEPARTMENT. Halls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, | Manager. s Auctions. I TUESDAY, MARCH 8. • c FOR POSITIVE UNRESERVED SALE. 8 GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, at hia store, on above date, at 11 o'clook— 1 case Mole Trousers , 1 case Boys' and Youthß' Overcoats, i i cases Cloth Caps 1 cue Haberdashery Also, 10 ends Bliss Tweed's^. , rjiHAMES OATTLB MARKET, " BANKS & CO., >ji STOCK AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Sf Market feaoh THURSDAY, at their TVtia, >re arawal, at 2 p.m., for sale of Stock of aU del a i riptlons, Produce, &o, |JJ Consignees of Stock can depend upon every attention being given, good|Paddook!Acoommc dation, and Prompt Account Sale St. ! - , (Cotitinued on Fourth Page.)