THE SAN FRANGISGO MAIL

[Per P.m.S.s. ZEALANriiA.)

Horrible Atrocities by Khurds.

Wo learn from private correspondence frtjm Urumiah that, amongst other enor mities of their inroads upon that city and district, the Khurds have'earried off fifteen I women belonging to the JNcstorian com- I inuuily of Christians. They, are furthor I described as having devastated and bnrat' nearly 200 villages, in which Christians and Turks were indiscriminately destroyed, tho children especially being iv many instances cast into the flames after having boon tortured. The Persian troops acting against j the 100,000 Kurdish freebooters under Sheik ! Abdullah number only about 20,000 men, i and in order to achieve success must ex- i hibit an extraordinary superiority to their ! barbarous foes in tactics and discipline. ' The correspondent adds that the British ! Government intends to institute a vice- j consulate at Urumiah. It is also reported that the Teheran army lias destroyed the town of Uchni, and killed all tbc inhabitants. It afterwards attacked and defeated Abdul Kadcr, with 12,000 men, at Mergewar, Sheik Abdulla is at Notcha, organising a force for another attack in the spriug. Sheik SacMoek is dead. I

A High Life Scandal.

Parisian society has a new sensation in the arrest of M. and Mdiue. Friedland, the latter charged with forging her grand mother's signature to acceptances amount ing to 193,000f. M. Friedland is a Hun garian, who takes great interest in tho turf. lie married live years ago Mdllc. Marie do Pcrsigny, daughter of tho late Due de Pcrsiguy, and granddaughter of the Princess de Moskowa. The Friedlauds were in straightened circumstances, and Mdlle. Friodland having iv vaiu applied for assist ance to her mother, the Duchess do Persigny, signed her grandmother's name to some £8000 sterliug worth of bills of exchange. The Piincess de la Moskowa, however, refused to pay them when they fell due, and the consequence is that Mine. Friedland is now at St. Lazare aud her husband is at Mnzas,

Small-Pox Among Indians.

Small-pox is committing dreadful ravages among the Canadian Indians who people tho scanty and widelv-sep.arated settlements on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Law reuce. They are said to be dying in hun dreds : a panic has seized the survivors, and they flee from tho dead and dying, leaving the former unburicd and the latter uu pared for, tv seek refuge in tho woods, where their trails are marked by lines of corpses.

Forcible Seizure of a King.

The mail from the West Coast of Africa brings news of iv disturbance which at ouo time looked very serious for the few Euro pean residents at Accra. Some disagree ments having taken place between the King and the Colonial Government a very hostile attitude was assumed by the people, in cluding the Fantees, so much so that it was considered dangerous to arrest the principals. JJo ships of war were in port at the time, a fact which made the situation more witical, but while these things were in a very un certain state Her Majesty's ship Foam was Been off the port, and the King was at once privately arrested by order of the Governor and detained until the Foam Wiw communi cated with, when he was quietly conveyed on board, .tier Majesty's ship Dido arrived soon afterwards, and the Kins; was tried and sentenced to sixteen years' imprison ment

Diptheria in Russia.

It is stated, upon the authority of the Governor-General of Kharkoff,Uliat during the whole of 1579 as many as 20,000 inhabi tants of that province were attacked with diptheria, that 701) of them died iv con sequence, and that daring the ten months of ISBO ending with October 31, the number of deaths therefrom was 5,500. Typhus, which may be regarded as more or less endemic throughout South Russia, has beeu on the increase lately in some parts of it, especially at Odessa, where in the town hospital there are at present no fewer thau 300 patients stricken with the malady.

Sufferings of a Crew.

The captain ot the Queen of India, at Liverpool, reports that one day last mouthi duriDg a severe gale, he sighted the barque Wile, of Plymouth, in distress. The crew were rescued. Tho mate of the Nile reported that they had been on the wreck for five days without food or shelter, and that the captain, second mate, the cook, and five seamen had been dro>?ncd. The survivors wore found to be Buffering from starvation and exposure, their limbs being frostbitten, and mortifica tion had set in. Every possible attention was bestowed on the unfortunate men, but on tho Bth inst. oue of them, named Egan, died, and on the 9th six others were trans ferred to the steamer Amsterdam. Another of the rescued crew, who was too fax gone for removal to the Amsterdam, died.

Expeditions to Congo River.

Two new expeditions are about to be despatched to the Congo River. The first sent out by the Geographical Society at Vienna is to start from the Cape, and after crossing the Zambesi to explore the sources ot the Congo, returning homewards by way of Egypt. This expedition will, in a literal sense, traverse the African Continent from South to North. The command of this expeditionary party has been given to Dr. Holub. The second expedition is to start from the French colonies in the Goboon country and to push southwards towards the basin of the Congo River. Besides these two projected expeditions, there are three others already engaged in exploring the Congo, the Belgian, the Portuguese, and the American expedition under H. M. Stanley.

A MURDERER'S COOLNESS.

Deliberately Shooting His Bride

Jlecause She refused to sing.

Bethlehem (Pa.) Jan. 3,

Scarcely have the murdered Geogles and their lynched murderer, Snyder, been laid in the'grave than the community is shocked by a wife-murder ■which for coolness sur passes anything which has ever been en-. acted hereabouts. Anton Klotel, cf New ] York, and wife, came to spend the holidays with Mrs Klofel's parents, Euchspicce by name, farmers who; reside at Big Creek, about three' miles from Weissport, on the Lehigh and) Susquehanna Railroad, about twelve miles below Mauch Chunk, Caibon County. Last night the family were engaged singing hymns and eongs, Kloefel and wife taking the principal part. Kloefel requested his wife to sing " Pull for the Shore," which she refused. Kloefel seized a shotgun which was standing in a corner, took deliberate aim and fired. The shot took effect in the left eye, penetrating the brain and causing instant death. After he had committed the deed, Kloefel went to the neighbours and told a queer story, in which there was some truth, but all in tended to divert suspicion from himself. When the murderer was being taken from th 6 house by Constable Levan, there were such crie3as "Serve him like the jSor hampton murderer," etc. The murderer coolly said : " All right; give me a re volver and 1 will fix myself." Taking a percussion cap out of his pocket, he said. •'This cap is for me. Only give me the gun, and a little time." He offered no resistance to the officer, and was safely lodged by tho Constable ill the Mauch Clunk jail. Ou the road to the jail Kloefel told Con stable Levan that he did shoot his wife ; that the devil took possession of him, and he pulled the trigger and shot and killed her. The constable says the murderer did not seem to realize the enormity of his crime, or at least assumed a self-possessed indifference. Mrs Kloefel, the murdered woman, had she not been killed by the man whoa few months ago wedded her, would have been 19 years old to-day. Anton Kloefel the murderer, is employed as a clerk in a bakery house on Broadway, in New York City. He is a young man, about six feet tall, and quite good-looking. The couple had been married about three months only. ■Jhis forenoon the Coroner held an inquest, and the jury rendered a verdict of murder at the hands of Anton Kloefel. This murder, following so soon upon the Google murder and lynching, has caused great excitement in the Lehigh Volley.

FROZEN TO DEATH.

A Boat's Ci-eiv Found Stark and Stiff in Sunny South Carolina. Columbia (S.C.). Jan. 4.

Intelligence has been received here of a horrible tragedy near Port Koyal, in which ci"ht flat-boatmen were frozen to death. It° seems that the skipper of the boat and his companions left St. Helena the night before last, where they took on board some cotton and other produce, bound for Port Koyal. The night was a fearful one. The winds blew across the waters, the hail fell in torrents, and the thermometer was eight or ten degrees below zero. It was just such a night as would have made the hardiest old salt quake and tremble and seek shelter

I for himself and craft. The hail fell so thick I that the most experienced pilot on the coast would have feared to venture forth iuto the tempest. Among other things., the boatmen took a jut; ot whiskey on board at ! St. Helena, with -which to have a jolly time, it is supposed, on the trip. Despite tile warnings of their iriends at the wharf at that place, that to go forth in such a frail | boat on sucli a night meant death, the skiff cttt loosie froiii her liioorings, and shot out into the channel amid the darkness of the night and thb prevailing tempests. Aa j they left, some of the ill-fated party struck tip^ a familiar plantation melody, their voices ringing out clear enough to bo heard abdve the din of the storm; That was the last seen or heard of any of the crew. Yesterday morning a steam launch belong ing to a revenue cutter sighted tlio craft and pUt out to her. Upon examination it was found that all of the persons on hoard, eight men, were dead, lying on the bottom of the boat, stilT, frozen, covered with ice. One of them sat athwart the seat, rigid in death's embrace. The others were scattered about the skiff, stark and cold. It is sup posed that, having drank too freely of the contents of the jug, the nieu became beastly drunk, fell asleep, permitted the lire to go out, end never awoke. The empty whiskey jug was found conveniently near the dead bodies. The men doubtless had a drunken carousal on board, sang aud whiled the hours away, all unconscious, in their intoxicated state, of the danger that threatened from the cold.

BLOODTHIRSTY APA CUES

Tucson (A.t.), Jan. 15,

The stage connecting tho Atohisou, Topeka and Santa Fe Kailroad with tho terminus of the Southern Pacific has been attacked by Indians, aud tho driver aud all tho passengers killed.

A LATER DESPATCH.

Tucson, Jan. 15,

A special to tho " Star " from Fort Cum mings says :—ludians attacked the stage and killed tho driver and three men twelve miles from here, en route from Mcailla to Silver City. They robbed tho mail aud burned the passengers. Troops are on tho trail.

A special from Deining says: Tho stage from Mesilha to Cummings, fourteen miles from tho latter pl?,ce, was;att:icked at about suudown by Indians, The dead bodies of the driver and three male passongers were found, and one body, supposed to bo that of a woman, was found horribly mutilated.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT,

DaitiNi; (N.M.), January 15,

The stage from Mesilla to Fort Cummings, last night, about sundown, was stopped by Indians, fourteen miles from Uummiugs aud iifteen miles from Doming. The driver and three bodies were found, aud thero was evidence of a woman having been carried off. The bodies are horribly mutilated and burnt. Two mules were killed, aud the balance stolen, along with the horses of a iish waggon. The \ bodies were brought to Cummings. The stage from here met and escorted them to Cum mings. The force ot Indians is supposed to number about forty. Two companies of soldiers are now in pursuit.

Further Particulars,

Tucson, January IG.

The wires are still down between Tucson aud Fort Cummings, but from parties who have just arrived from the scene of the Indian massacre in New Mexico, between Cummings aud MesMlla, |it is learned that Thos. White is the name of one passonger killed on the stage, and the driver's name was JamesGreenway. The twoother parties killed were driving a fish wagon, and one of them was named, Davis. Nothing deliuite can be learned as to the woman, save that pieces of her dress and shoes were found near by. The stage driver was shot through the right temple. The right side of the stage had eight bullet holes. The neat of the driver was covered with blood. The fish wagon was taken in iirst, and the surroundings showed a hard light. Tho seat had a number of bullet holes, and a number of shell cart ridges lay near by. One of the bodies was stripped to the hips and badly burned. Two mule? were killed, and two were found near the scene uninjured. Two stage horses were taken off by the Indians, and the mail and baggage were rilled. There are about forty Indians in the band, and they are moving north. They crossed the track of tho Southern Pacific Kailroad twenty miles cast of Doming on Friday morning, r.ud have divided into two bands. Two companies of troops are in purs^ and are close after them.

THE AWFUL AVALANCHE.

Life Destroyed andllouses Buried by its Resistless Force.

Salt Lake, January 14,

The "Tribune's" Alta, Utah, correspon dent furnishes the following particulars of a great storm and disastrous suow slides at, that place last night : The storm here to-day bus been tho most severe ever witnessed in the lnountaiua, great sheets of suow falling so that it was impossible to Ventura beyond one's door, and slides were frequent. The first occurred at ten o'clock, aud started nearly at the top oi the moun tain in the vicinity of the Kough and Ready mine. It came crushing down the mountain sede, carrying away the flagstaif, ore house, three or four huud'red feet of railroad snow sheds and telegraph poles, and thence across the flat and creek and up the opposite moun tains. The concussion was so great as to break open doors and windows of houses in the viciuity. At 12 o'clock another slide broke up Davenport Gulch, passed over the Imperial and Victoria Boarding House, in which were two men. The house was covered to a depth of 20 feet, and the men were 10 hours digging their way out. This slide continued down the mountain aud sweptthe.boarding-houseoftheGrizzlymine. Here was the most awful disaster of the terrible night. In this house was Mrs Jonathau Harkins and four children, three boys and a girl, aged about twelve years; also, Charles Lyinons, Kobert Howcorth aud Evan Morris. Lymons and the eldest boy of Mrs flarkins were sleeping up-stairs and were thrown out of tbc house unhurt, but all the rest were buried m the slide. The alarm was given by the survivors, and the miners at the City of llocks began the work of excavation, joined by miners of the Prince ot Wales and others from Alta. The work continued until 10 o'clock this morning, when two little boys were taken out alive, one lu jured in the back. Mrs Harkius aud her daughter Jenny were discovered dead, but the bodies of Howcorth and Morris still remain in the slide. Another slide occurred at the Toledo mine, carrying away the compressor and boarding house. Charles Borbridge and Frank Laporte were in the house at the time. Their bodies were res cued this morning by a rescuing party. There is no doubt but more livc3 have been lo3taud more property destroyed, but the aboveis all that is"known at present. Tho storm still rages, and there is a reign of ! terror in the canons,

A TALE OF TERROR.

A Providence Lady's Adventures

ivith an Insane Artist.

A few days ago, while a lady of our city, of artistic tastes and habits, was wal!;ii;u' leisureh* along Fifth Avenue, she noticed a sign of "an artist's studio, where npon she entered an open door, ascended one flight of stairs, rapped at the artists door, heard the words " Come in," and entered a spacious room, elegantly furnished. Its high win dows were richly draped with heavy cur rains, fine pictures were hung upon the walls, and standing on the floor is an caale, after the fashion of moat artist's. In the room sat a man alone, with overcoat and hat on, immovable, and with eyes glaring fiercely on his visitor as if enraged at her intrusion, but not uttering :i single word. A few moments passed ; she made a casualre mark iv regard to some picture, wheu he suddenly jumped from his seat, rushed upou her, seized her by the throat, his eyes glariu" wildly, and his features indicating the fiercest excitement, and exclaimed madly : " Now I have you. I have been lookb" for you for tho last ten years, nnd now 1 have got you at last, and I'll kill J°At first the shock to her was terrible and overwhelming, and she became quite uncon scious ; but, recovering herself a little, she strutted, screamed, and entreated, but to no purpose. He clung to her throat with one hand, and with the other tried to till her mouth with her clothing. Finally, having loosed his hold, he rushed to the door, locked it,seizedaknife, aiidbegau tosharpen. it upon his shoe, telling her that her time had come and she must prepare to meet her God • that he was going to cut her into men pieces. She fell upon her knees, prayed, entreated, told him of her husband and child, and wept in the wildest agony, fully believin" that her time had come, that she must die, but with no avail. He continued to make his preparations in the most violent excitement. He told her he should put her body in the large stove iv his room to burn it up. Finally, overcome Dy ex citement, she sank upou the lloor. At this the rage of the madinau seemed to subside a little. Still, he continued his threats and preparations. After having recovered a little from her exhaustion, having now been in the clutches of the

lunatic for over two Jiourq, which she had Buffered untold agony, she now entreated him to give hpr some food qr something to revive her. It was now about aft o'clock in the evening. He then went to the door, saying that he was going to get something for himself, unlocked and opened it, wont out, and locked the door behiiid him, Alorie in the room, she screamed to the top of her voice, hoping she might bring some one to her rescue, but to no avail. Ho soon returned, still thrcaten r ing her with instant deitth n she was iiot silent. The fierid seemed to havb no.other purpose biit to torture lier, or to take her life. Finally he told her thai; if she would take his arm and go quietly down stairs, she could go. Hope noW dawned upon her. She told him that she would do anything. Ho accordingly made her walk down with him into tho street. She felt unexpressible relict, having got out of prison. Here she strove to extricate herself, but. he threatened tb dash her brains out against the walls of the building unless she wfint on quietly. She told him she wanted to take an "up-town car." He said, "I'll go with you; I'll follow you to tho ends of the earth." He entered the car with her, sat down by her side and appeared perfectly sane. He paid her fare and never uttered a word until she got out of the car. He followed hor, and on arriving at nor residence ho said to her, " You must be at my place to-morrow at eleven o'clock. I shall follow you. You can't live without me." She then opened the door, and closed it upon him AVith unutterable reliof. Thus she was once more free from the clutches of a maniac, and had oscaped impending death.

The affair occurred near the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The man was thin and spare, above tho medium height, of sandy complexion, bald, wore a moustache, she thinks, was richly dressed, were diamond bosom studs, and nicely-fitting buff gloves. Thooo ho put on carefully whenever ho went out.

BURIED IN SNOW.

Jlcroistn and Suffering in the

Virginia Mountains,

BerkyvilljE, Va., Jan. 0,

This evening! about dusk, Mr lticlmrd A. Wind, residing on the outskirts of tho vil lage, found a man lying in the bi\ow near the roadside, partially insensible from tho cold, and terribly emaciated. Tho strancor was at once removed to Mr Ward's resid ence, where, after ho had boen revived and had been supplied with food, which ho de voured iv a ravonons manner, ho startled his preserver by ono of the strangest and most thrilling narratives of human distress that has ever bcenchronioled. Tho mau said that his name was Roger S. Cooper, aud that ho resided in ihe village of Paris, a small town near tho summit of the Blue Kidgo Mountains, on the dividing line between Clarke and London Couuties. He had voluntoored to come to Beiryvilleto urge the residents, by all the tics of humanity and manhood, to organise a relief party and go to the assistance ot tho villagers, who wore literally buried in tho snow, and to the number of about 309 were, in danger of death from both cold and huDger. The viliage of Paris is on the west side of the Blue Kidee, and it was directly ex posed to tho terrible nortbwosterly galo which began on the night of December 20th. The villagers at first beheld the snow with out alarm, although as the flakes came steadily down it became evident to them that the fall would bo an unusually deep one, For 48 hours the storm to continued. On Wednesday night the snow was pilt d high above all Ithe roads and paths, and was heavily drifted against houses. As tho villagers retired for the night the snow wbb coming down faster than ever. Cooper aud h s family occupied a small cottage- near the western slope of thr plateau on jwhich the village Mauds. He saya that when he awoke, Thursday morning, he found it still dark, and supposed that tho day had not yet dawned. After remaining in bed tor several hours, awaiting daybreak, he got up, and, lighting a lamp, taw by the / clock that it was half-past ten. Somewhat puzzled, helwont to the front door. It ottered resistance to his push. To his astonishment he was confronted by a solid wall of snow. His houso had been buried in a deep drift. His young wife and child, when informed of the position of affairs at lirst became greatly alarmed, but wore soon sooihed by his assurances of safety. Cooper is a hardy, handsome young fellow of 25, He is evidently a cool-headed, intel ligent man. He says that tho lirst thing he did was to build a rousing fire, and to insi»t on having breakfast before doing anything. That through with, ho took a long-handled shovel and started to cut his way through the imprisoning wall of snow. He made rapid headway at first, but had not pone trated five feet beforo he began to bo troubled by tho snow taken from the tunnel, lie had thrown it behind him on tho floor, but it threatened soon to fill the entire interior. To add to the difficulty, it began to melt under the action of the lire, and in sido of an hour the Jloor ran with water. The husband and father struggled gallantly at his work. The snow Hew from tho little tunnel into tho room, where his wife endeavoured to puck it to one side. By throe o'clock in the afternoon Cooper had cut a narrow pathway for nearly thirty fret, without seeing any signs of daylight. Suddenly the roof of his tunnel dropped and he was buried in the snow. Putting forth desperate exertions, ho struggled to extricate himself. The snow was light and easily [penetrated. Following the track of the tunnel, he finally succcded in bursting into the doorway, to iiud his wife lying senseless on the iloor. In describing the struggles through the snow, Cooper shuddered. " The feeling of suffocation which came over me," he said, "was awful. Three or four times, as I plunged blindly along, striving to keep iv the course of the tunnel, my head struck against the hardened walls of the track I had cut through the snow. _ '1 he re lief 1 experienced when I burst into my bouse is indescribable. It was a miracle that I ever got out alive.1' When he re covered from his exhaustation, he succeeded in reviving bis wife, who was now comple tely prostrated by cold and anxiety. By this time the Dre in the house had died away, and the floor was covered with an icy slush. Cooper made up his mind that the attempt to cut through the drift was imprac ticable. It occured to him to try to get up the chimney. Placing his wife and child in lied, and covering them up warmly, he made the attempt. He ascended with ease until about ten feet from the top, w here the chimney narrowed and there ho stuck. He descen ded and got a hatcbetjand|chisel. JKeascend ing the chimney until he was above the level ofthe roof, he cut his way through the brick wall. After an hour of severe toil lie crawled out upon the peaked root of his house. Bestriding the ridge he took a survey of the situation. The snow had piled in an immense drift, reaching to the eaves against the front of his house. He could rtever have cut his way out from the doorway, as he would have bad to penetrate nearly three hundred feet, only to find him self on the edge of a precipice overhanging a sheer fall of several hundred feet into a small valley forming the western boundary on the plateau. JGlanco which way he would he saw nothing but round, unbroken mounds of snow, from many of which rose columns of smoke, indicating that thero were houses beneath.

"Sitting on that ridge," said Cooper, " with the north wind whistling around me with cutting force, and almost benumbed with cold, I shuddered as I thought of the condition of the inmates of those houses from which thoae columns of smoke were not rising." Cooper found that the most available exit would be through the second story front window of his cottage, where the incline of the draft made the distance to be cut through the snow only about ten feet. Resuming his labours in that afternoon, in about an hour he had the .satisfaction of Beeing day-1 light through the opening, and eventually, with great difficulty, made his way to the house of his father, which, being in a more sheltered position, had escaped the worst fury o£ the storm. The men of tho family soon brought out Cooper's wife and child in the same way that he had himself gotten out, and the family wo soon eDJoying warmth and comfort again. The snow still descended. Christmas Day dawned as cold and dreary, bringing do gladness to the belated villagers. The dark sky and occasional scurrying flakes of snow were ominous of another storm. The only thermometer in the village registered 10 degrees below zero at 8 a.m., and as the day advanced the mercury fell slowly until it registered IS degrees below. On Christmas night the suffering from cold, owing to the scarcity of fuel, was very great, and early the next day there were not half a dozen fires in the village. JThe residents, in order to keep warm, compelled to either remain in bed or envelop themselves extra ciothing, or blankets. At about 10 o'clock the burgomaster, Thomas Aldine, went around and called for voluntrers to assist in cutting ja way into the house of a poor widow named Mrs Kate Witman, The next day was Sunday. In the after noon a meeting of the villagers was held in the school-room, where it was resolved that every one should, hand over their supplies of wood and food and everything which could be eaten or burned. It was brought acd put under lock and key. A fixed quantity of food was given out to each family, according to the number of persons. All were to move into the houses around the the building. Those houses to he

I heated by fires supplied by the committee, ' and no one to touch them or put anything on them except the committee.' . The next day ,th,e plans of, the pommittee were faithfully carried out, and by nightfall the entire population of the village was gathered in about twenty houses in the immediate vicinity ot the school-house, which, had been converted' into a supply station. During the day the committee at times found sorqe diiliculty in enforcing the order for tho surrender of food. Several of the villagers showed a disposition to rebel, but the inexorable committee,' led by Mr Wright, helped themselves indiscriminately, ignoring all Jcomplaints; Once a man named Emory refused to comply, with the requisition, arid when the committee at tempted to take the desired articles by force, he and his three sons seized their shotguns. Wright Went up to Emory and knocked hiiil down without a word of warning. In a moment tho rebellious villagers were all prisoners in the hands of the committee, who had quickly supported their leader. The Emorys were disarmed, and after their house had been ransacked for fuel and provisions; they were liberated. There was gteat suffering from frost bites. The ener getic committee established a hospital in which tho ailing could be carfcd for by the sole physician of the place. As many as fifty were suffering at ouo time, and several amputations had to bo performed. It was decided to send a messenger to Bcrryvillo for help. Cooper was selec ted. He started on Tuesday, mounted on a strong horse, and supplied with a fiask of whiskey and a package of provisions. He travelled all that day and uighti Tho next day tho horse gave out and could go no further. Cooper went ahead on foot. He Was thoroughly familiar with tho woods. Throughout Wednesday night the faithful messenger tramped through tho snow. Thursday morning found himself pursuing his Weary way, in an almost insensible condition. Cuopor remembers singing and praying, and lattgh ing, alternately, up to noon on Thursday j after which time ho lost all aenso of what took place. Whon found by Mr Ward, Cooper was half-covered by snow, and death would undoubtedly havo ensued iu;a few hours.

This tearfuj story was told by Cooper. As soon as his story was rnado known, a party of three mon in a four horso_ trap wcro dispatched to Paris with provisions and medicine. One of the number is a surgeon and another is a clergyman. It is not known whether they can meke tboir way through tho snow. There is great anxiety iv regard to the fate of the devoted villagers on the bleak side of the Blue Ridgn. A number of lives will most likely be lost by this singufar blockade.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

Australians out for 72. NELSUH, this day. Tho Australians are all out in their first innings ngninst Nelson for 7".

SPECIAL FROM WELLING TON.

MOVEMENTS OF MINISTERS. Major Atkinson left by the Hawca, for Taranaki, to-day. His lameness is worse, and his medical adviser orders the utmos' care in using tho injured limb. Ho expects to return to Wellington at the end of next i week, as also docs Mr Kollcston, who tele graphs that he arrived at Hawera last night. FIRE AT PARIHAKA. Telegrams from the camp report another serious fire at Parihaka, destroyiug thirty acres of Ipotatoes. The dwellings had a narrow escapo, being only saved by the frantic exertions of men, women, and children. Tho destruction of food is very serious.

Mr Dick returns by the Rotomohana to morrow.

PROPERTY TAX,

It is announced that the Property Tax is likely to yield better than was lirst expected. After the result of tho assess ment i» known tho " Post" estimates it will produce £272,280 in addition to land tax arrears,

CORRESPONDENCE.

ONEHUNGA WATERWORKS DIS PUTE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —It was not my intention to trespass further ou your valuable paper, but on find ing a councillor (" Own Correspondent of " Herald ") Industriously and privately con tradicliug statements that appeared in a letter in tho EVENING STAR dated January 24. Now, sir, I challenge "Own, Corres pondent " to point out » single portion of the work that was not altered, or to contra dict any statement in that letter. " Own Correspondent" went to the trouble to cut tha eltttcr out and bring it to the Council. II o made a feeblo attempt to contradict it, and he was put down by councillors acknowledging it as truth. As tho multitude of extra work done by the contractor has been acknow ledged, then what in the dispute ? It is tbc value of extra work done and money de tained for overtime. Now, sir, the con tractor has offered to take the value that two professional gentlemen put on his extra work, &c.; is this not fair and honest ? I, as a burgess, am ashamed of tho bitterness and touting carried on by a few of the Council lors against what every mau must say is houest and just. And 1 sincerely congratu late the Council on the stand they took last meeting night.—l am, &c,,

One of the 240 Ratepayers tiiat Signed for Arbitration.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10.



ST. SEPULCHRE'S PARISH SUN DAY-SCHOOL. TEACHER'S PICNIC. The' Kina' will leave the Quoen-street Wharf on SATURDAY noxt, at 1 p.m. sharp, to pro ceed to the Lake, returning early in tbo even ing. Ticketa may bs had of the Committee. Price, Id Cd. Hot wator provided. Tenders. mo GUILDER S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned, until Noon o( MONDAY, the Uth Instant, lor the Erection of New Laundry and Boiler Houbo at the Whau Lunatic Asylum. Tenders must bo addressed to the "Hon. the Minister for Public Works," and marked out aide "Tender for Erection of Laundry and Boiler House at the Whau Lunatic Asylum." Plans, Specifications, and Conditions at my Office, Queen-street. P. HKRAPATH, Architect. m i i r> i it i! Tenders -will be received for the Kreotlon|of Fonclng up to SATURDAY. 12th inatßnt, at Noon. to bo seen at tho office of John Reid and Co., 26, Queen-ttreet. J. B. GILFILLAN. i ipENDEBS Required for Erecting about lft) feet of Iron Fencing (labour only). For particulars apply E. & A. ISAACS, / Fort-street. m o build c r s. Tenders will bo reccivod up to Noon on TIIURHDAY, the 17th instant, tor the Krection of Additions to a Boot Factory in Wakefleld street. Plans, &c, at our office. BDWARD MAHONKY & SON, Architects. m o BUILDERS. Tenders will bo recoived until MONDASf, noon, the 15th inßtant, for tho Krection of a Residence at Onebungn. Plans, &c, at No. 10, South British Insurance Building. B. BELL, Architect. inn O BUILDEES. Tenders will be reoeived up to noon on S4.TURDAY.the 12th instant, tor the Erection of a Villa Residence in Symonds-street. Plans, &c, at our offices. aDW. MAHONKY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDEKS. Tenders will be reoeived until noon of MON DAY. February 14. 1881, for Additions and Alterations to tbo Wanparei Hotel. Plans, Sea., at my office, and at Wanstarei Hotel. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received nntil noon of MON DAY, 11th instant, for the Krection of a Hall at Kpsom. Plans, &c, at corner of Shortland and O'Connell streets. F, W. GRRY. Architect. TO CARPENTERS.— Tenders will lie received until Noon of SATURDAY, the 12th instant, for tho erection of a Cottage near Cambridge; labour only.—W. U. Skinner, Architect.



.Wantpd. . . WANTED KJNUWiipxne uran'd, Nevf Year Advertisement of Toys, Dra? riery Boots, So., &0., will bo found in the 3rd I column, itii pige.-W^H. Uainpier.' WANTED, the Ladies td'Know tbat J . have a. Grand Lot of Freah Bargains, and no mistake.. Particulars, if possible, next week.-w.H.l>ampfer. WANTED, a Good Machinist.—Apply to GeoJHcniua, Kxceleior Boot Faotury. ANTED, a Large Shop out of Queen. street at once.—Apply 10 W. B. Dampier. ANTED, by a Mariied Man, a Situation as Farmer; can do anything; thoroughly understands horses. — Address J. Meredith, Stab Oilice. . ANTED, a good Watertight Closer. -J. Trenwith's Boot Faotory, Wake- i fleld-Btreet: : ANTED, a Second Waiter ;■ mii'at j have good references.—Apply, Eoyal Mail Hotel. WANTED, a Dairy of Good Butter,' cash on delivery.-Apply to T. King hani, Nelaonjtreet, opposite Baker-street. ANTED, a Respectable Nurse Girl.— Apply to Mrs T. J, Philip, Karagahapo Road, Newton. ANTED, a .Respectable Lad about 14 years of ago, to work in a jobbing saw mill.—Apply to '!'■ Thwaits, Baw-iniil, Uustoin hOuuO'Street. WANTED, the two Boys who called for Goods at tho Stores of H. F. Ander son & Co. for W. Jfartjuhar, on the Bt_ instant, to return the same immediately. WANTED to Know—wero the Catholic Schools Tendered for i— Address Paddy Murphy,JsTAK Oillce. WANTED, a Smart, Strong Lad.—J. C. Pelliam's Ladder aiid Barrow Fac tory, JO, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Girl; one that cau milk preferred. — Apply, botwoen 2 and 5 p.m., to Mrs Clurk, Provincial Hotel, Princea slrcot. \\r ANTED, lo Purchase or Lease, a V » Frooho.d Allotmont in tho neighbour hood of Cook Or Albert streets; state price, &c, to " J.F.," Stak O/llco. WANTKD, a First-class Ploughman;— Aj)Dly to J; Poach, Remuera. __ ANTKDTiiGiudeucr.—Apply to Mr Justice Ollllea, KpßOin. \A I ANTED, a good General Servant with V V rof oroiieoa.—Apply this offloe. ANTED, a Girl about 16 for house- work.—Apply Btah Office, WANTED, a Boy accustomod to the Butchering.—Apply G. Hulme, Quoen strect. WANTED, a good Plain Cook and Laundress; reference required.—Mrs Iroland, llulmo Court, X'arnell. ANTED, a Kcapeotablo Boy; refer onco requlrod.—Annly at Montagu's Fancy Baiiaar bmweon 0 and 8 p.m. WANTED, a good Brown Saddle Hand ; constant employment'—Apply imme diately to VV. S. Jonea, Saddler, Queen-street. W" ANTED] by a respectable Uirl, ago 18 a situation in a respectable small family; good references.—Apply__JMV Stah Ofllco. WANTED, Tenders for Clearing at Paoroa.Snear Helensvillo,-Apply to W. Philllpps & Sou, U5 and U7, Uucen-struct. WANTED, Two Respectable Single Men as boardcrß.—Apply at tho Plonoor Store, Kpßom. WANTED, a Small Shop in tho vicinity of Queen-Btrcct; rent muatlxi moderate. —Apply by letter to " P.M.," Utah Ulllce. ANTED, a good l'Vmalo Cook for a quiet, Country Hotel,—For particulars apply to Air it. Stovenson, Storokcoper, Nowton Koad. WANTED KNOWN, that you can Vicm well for a small weekly paymnnt by going to Munro and Milligan, foe advertlec mont on front pago. \I/ ANTED, Buyers for about 4 tons of Vv Hood Sonnd Cornod Hoof; ovor 501bn, 2Jd per Ib, or 253 per keg (guaranteed.)—G. Uulmo, Queen-street. YVTANTEDTiTuscfuI Lady Companion; W highest colonial references required.— Apply, peraonillj-, before Thursday, 10th Feb ruary, to Mrs \V. P. Feathorstone, Uavonport. WANTED, a good plain Feuiule Cook, apply this olllco. WANTED.— Ask for Waite's Kruit Proaorvlng Tins; and see you got them, Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Fort-street.—H. Walto. Wholesale Tinsmith. ANTED, tho Ladies to Know that I have a varioty of Grenadine, lid tho yard, or 3Jd by tho piece. Lots of other Fresh Umvains ; particulars soon.—W. H. Damplor. WANTED the Public to Select from a Large Stook of Moat. Mutton, 2jd Roast Beof, id; Boiling BBOf, 3d; Corned Beef, 3d ; Sausages, -Id; Gorman Sausigeß, Gd ; Lard, Cd; Corned Pork and Plies' Cheeks. — Ueo. Hulrne, Butcher. Uueen street. \\f AJNXJSU, Sea-going Engineers to T T know th'it thoro is at present a dispute ponding between the Union S.B. Company and their Knglncors on a question of wages. Men olterod employment in any of tho Company's boats are requested to see tho Secretary of tho Auckland branch of tho Australasian Institu tion of Marino Kngineors, at tho Cmb-houso, Han-ley's Auckland Hotel. WANTKD KNOWN, that D. Goldie la prepared to sell till klnda of Building and other Timber, inoluding Hardwood, Spokea, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Bluo-Gum Shafts, Hlocka, Palings and Shingles, at hia Yards, Lower Albert street, near Dock, at tho owest cash prices. Tho timbor, being under covo ia hotter than that purchased olsowhero WANTED KNOWN, that E. Oarr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, Houso Blocks, Palings, Posts; Halls, and Firewood in their Yard, Cußtom-houso.ntroo- West, opposite end of Hobson-Btreet. N.B,—Tho increasing demand for White Pino bos Induced them to arrango for a constant supply. W" ANTED KNOWN, Shirts Made to Ordor at Sterling's Cheap Shirt Home, Wollesloy-Btrect, 3 doors below Shamrock Hotel. ANTED KNU WN. - For Sale, cheap, a Walnut Piano, silk front; extra bolted; nearly now, —Mr Thos. H. Webb'B, Hobaon-strect. ~\\T ANTED Known, that J. Morrison, IT Aaphalter. has Removed to his New Yard, Custom-house-street West, between Hob eon and Nolson-strcets. Asphalting attended to on the shortest notice. Also, a Large Stock of Firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and reail. ANTED KNOWN.—The cheapest place in Town to obtain a Metallic or Brlßtlo hair BKUSH-Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat, Shoo. Plate, Decanter, House, Banister, Carper, Scrub, Duat, Horse. Dandy, Water, Spoko, or Metalllo Kluo, or Paint BRUSH-Dressing Pooket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, ia at Chaa. Goodson'a, 111, Queen-steeot. WANTED KNOWN.—From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m. on Satur day, the original, inimitablo, and most brilliant Illumination in Auckland, ia to bo seen at C. W. Goodson'a, 111, Queen-street, tho accredited Novelty Depot. Trade motto: "Small profita and quick returnß," or, " A nlmblo aur penoo better than a Blow shilling."—All gooda aro marked in plain figures.—London Office, 58, St. Mary Axo. WANTED KNOWN.—Valentines ! -Valontinea in England now assume tho form of Useful Gifts. To mcot thiaTdemand C. W. Goodson has imported a variod Aasort mons of beautiful Goods suited for Valentine Presentations. Thoy are displayed in the Valentino Show-room, where 5,555 Now Ones from Id to sseaoh aro arranged for inspection. Thoy comprise the Latest Novelties in London, and are marvellously cheap. Karly purchasers will secure tho choicest ones, and they will bo saved tho disappointment experienced by many who camo too late for Xmas Cards and found tho best gone.—Call early at 111, Qucon.Btreet. \j§J ANTED KNOWN.—AII Local Man- TT ufacturorsaro kindly requested to Call at A. McLeod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store, City Mart, 123, Queon-Btreet (oppo- Bito T. & S. Morrin, Ironmongers), in order that somo arrangements can be made by which their Gooda can be brought before the Public. Also wanted, tho Publlo to call and Inspect tho Goods now for Sale, all prices being markod in plain llsrureH on each article. Open every Saturday night till 9 p.m.. in order to givo the public tho opportunity of purchasing or in specting any Gooda thoy require WANTED KNOWN.-31,000Beautitul Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id eaoh; Handnomely-bound Scrap Albuma, at Is each; Japanese Scrapa (the few remaining ones), reduced to Id eaoh, exquisite for ladies' fancy-, work; round and oval Trays from la each; Japanese Sunshades (the fashionable Stovo ornament), 2s each; a Photographio Novelty, "The Man in Possession," Is Gd; Childrens Picture Cards and Books in great varioty; The Teachers' Oxford Bible, splondid type with valuable information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a Bplendid Assortment of Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Chinawaro at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, Quoen- Btrcot.—C. W. Goodson. ANTED KNOWN.-At C. W. Goodaon'fl Stationery ia sold at English prices. Croam-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d per pacnot; a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fancy Note Paper, with Court Envelopes to matcn. Is per quire and packet; ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions ; Mourning Note, in all borders, Cd per qulro; Court Envelopes, 6d: Foreign Note, Is (id per 5 quires; Envelopes to match, 3d for 25; Ruled Foolscap and Letter Paper, Ud; Blotting Paper, Is 6d per quire. Pass and Account, Kxerciao and Copy Books, equally oheap. Writing Deßks, Despatch Cases, Knvclopo Cases and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id per bottle; Inkstands in various styles; Pen-wipers, a great novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stamps for paper or linen Btamping, beautiful types, Is and 2s; Tho Climax Dater, with flxed datea for 10 years and business address, 30a; the Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 78 Cd.—lll, Queen-street, opposite Tonka's Mart. ANTED KNOWN, — A Splendid Assortment of Watches j ust received at C.W, Goodson'a. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excollcnt time-Keepers, 25a; Ladies' and Gents' Silver Geneva, irom 30a; Key and Keyless Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French - American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Bight-day and Keyless French, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Peepo'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, ftc, &c, from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clocka for tho Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lery; Alluminium, Gold and Silver-platen, in Brooches and Seta, Studa, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets. &c; Klephant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in great varioty; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers from is 6d per pair; Pocket Knives, from Cd : Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2a od; Knives, from Is Cd; Butchers' Knivas, from Ud; Scissors, from Is ; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s Cd; Gents' Longcloth Shirts, from 7a; Bur-! lington Scirfa, Is Cd; Boyß' Kton Collars, 6d Mozart Wrists. Id per pair; Tho Tom Thumb Printing Preea. ut 7s Cd; Great Novelties in Hull Dog Banks, &c. &c, at Goodson'e, 111 Quoen-Btreot, opposite Tonks'a Mart



Bangraptoy Notices. TN THE SUPREME COURT OP* NEW A. ZEALAND, NORTHERN UI3TRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. fa the matter of ''The febtow ana Cre ditor? Aot. 1376," and. ,thp ffevgral statutory amendments thereof, and of rVin ■ RHnkrnDtny OC CHAJttliJia CHRISTOPHER LAMBttKT, a Pebter. This is to notify that Charles Christopher Lambert, of Penrose, near tTO Cityof Auck : land, in the Provincial Dißtrict ofAucMand, in the Colony of New Zealand, Stationmaster, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors The tot meeting of creditors to be held, at the Bupremo Court Buildings. Auckland, on FRI DAY the twenty-fifth day of February. 1881, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 10th day of February. 1881. G. VY 4 pAoJuJt X, Detfaty Registrar. Jackson & Russell, Fort-street,1 Auokland, Solicitorslfor Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and the several Acts amend ing the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Collinowood Hope Mokris, of Stan ley-Btreet, Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, iv the Colony of New Zealand, Clerk, a Debtor. JJnder the provisions vested in me by the | above Acts, I hereby summons a General Meoting of the Creditors oC tho said l£ll"iK wooa hope Morris to be hold in my office, in tho Bupremo Court-house, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, tho 10th day of February, 1881, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to pass a Resolution that the siMd CoUingwood Hope Morris be forthwith Discharged. Dated this 10th day of February. 1881. THO- MACFFARLANE. Trustee. JoSBPit A. Tol*S, Bolloitor for tho Debtor, Sliortland-street, Auckland. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF ftKW 1 ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act 1876 " and the amondtnonts thereof, undof the bankruptcy of Jobßi'HUUKEN wood, of KilisborouKh, noarAuckland, in New Zealand, Fanner, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a first Meeting of Cmlftors of th« Bald Joseph U™°™°°*'f * lm- Q, W. BABLKY, Deputy Heßlttrar. TnOMAS BUDDLE, 5, Wyndham-street, Solicitor tor Debtor. ■ Boara and itesiaence. a CuMFORTABLE BEDROOM to A Let, with board or partial board, in the neighbourhood of Wollinston-street. - For address apply Stak office. TjOARD AND KKSIDENCE.-Coni. I"> fortablo Board and Residence may bu had Springs. ■ OARD AND KESIDBNCB.-A Va cancy for throe Gentlemen; comfortable home; terms moderate: Piano end Bath.- Woodbine Cottage. Grey-street. JnOMtfOKTAIJLK Board and Residence \J for Throe Young Gentlemen; aleo Lady &nd Gentleman.-Apply BTAH Offlco. , TTaMBRIDGE HOuSK, adjoininK St. mciii . -—— /-i"OVERNOK KKOWNK HOTEL, \JC ' HOBSON-STRKKT. Board and Lodging..... j» Per week (singlo room) H>i Public notices. pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. SALE OF VILLAGE LANDS. Crown Lands Ofilc9, Auckland. February 5,1881. I hereby notify that tho Village lands men tioned in the Schedule horoonder will bo offered for salo by auction, at tho Survey Offlco at Tauranga, on WHUNKSUAY. the 9th day of Murch noxt, at tho hour of 12 o'clock Noon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown. Lands. BCHEDULK. TAURANGA COUNTY. ATUAHOA VILLAGK. Tk Puke Block. Block I, Bcction 1-1 roodond 2 porches ; 2 3 4,5,6,7 8-1 rood each; 9-32 perches; 10-1 rood oiid 15 perches: 11-2 roods, 24 perches. Block 11, Section 1-1 rood and 1 perch: i, J, i- I rood each. Block 111, Socl ons 1, 2-1 rood and 2 perohes each; i. 5, 6, 7-1 rood each; 8-83 perches; 0-1 rood and 7 perches; 10,,11.12.13, H-l rood each. Hlook V, Hectiocs 1-23 per ches ; 2-1 rood and 32 porches; 3-1 rood and 2 perches. Block VI. Sections 1-1 rood and 2 nnrohea ■ 2—l rood and 1 pnrcb; 3—27 porches: each. Block VIII, SectiODS 1,2,3,4,5.6. 7.8 9, II 12,13, U. 15. 16-1 rood each. Block XI, Sections -35 porches; 2,3, 4,-1 rood each: 5- I rood and 2perches; 6-1 rood »nd 3 Perches: 7-1 rood and 2 p«rches; 8. 0, 10, 11, 12-1 rood each. Block XXXI. SJoctions 1. 2, 3, i, 5, 6, «, 8, 9 10! 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16-1 rood each. Hlock XXXII, SecUon 3-31 perches; 4.5, 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II 12 13 14—1 rood each. Block aaaia, Sections 1,2 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, 8 9,10 11,12, 13 15, IG-1 rood each. Block XL, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, o, 0, 7, 8, 9,19,11,12,13,14,15. IG-1 rooi each. Upaet price, £30 on acre. NOTE.-Plans may be seen, and further par ticulars of the Land obtainod, on application at this office; and at the Survey Offlco, Tauranga. Terms of S»le:-One-fourth of purchase-money to be paid at timo of Bale, and the balance wyhin one month thereafter, otherwise the part; of the purchase money paid by way of deposit shaU bo forfeited, and the contract for tho sale of tho land shaU be hencelorward be null and void. Crown Grant fee to ba paid on completion of pnrohase, —'■ ?jj HINA GLASS AND KARTHEM WARE. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, Ex 'Looh UiT,"Lady Jocelyn,' and 'Mar garet Galbraith.' BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT Ik New Zealand. G. BROWNING, (LATK J. B, KIUNCIB), 225, QUEKN-STRKET. rpHE principal Bootmakers, Dressmakers, 1 and Tailors, have all their Machineß Re oairod by D. 8. Chambers, tho London bowing Machine Maker. 6, Adams' Arcade. Upper Quoen-streot. Needles for all machines, Id and fld each. -\TOTICK.— Extraordinary Bargains for, ±7 cash only, at the Pt.rnell Tea and Coffee Warehouse, viz. -.-Salmon, from 9d; Jams, 7d ; , Marmalade, 8d; Sperm Candles (full weights), 1 lOd • Patna Rice, 2Jd; a faw boxes choice Tea left, will bo sold at lSs to cloar; English Pickles, Bid,per box, Keflned Sngars, from4d.-W. S. Collins, Grocer, Manukau Road, Parnell. uckland'Tkkmanunt CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, ; Offiok:-93, Qubbn-btrkkt. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Loasehold Properties in sums of £20 to *6 000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at tho following rates for every £100 borrowed:— * ~ s. d. £ a. lyeara^ .. - 12 6 130 0 0 yet™" " I! lie 7 0 tS" Further particulars may be obtained on application at the Society's Ofllce. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. GREAT REDUCTIONS, previous to removing to new premises, to measure Trousers.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. PiR"ATES~OF PENZANCE. — A few coplesjuatrecoivedby mail.—J. J. Milner &Co., Auckland Music "Warehouse, corner of Vuloan Lane and Queen-street. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on salo at T. & H. Cooko's, C7,^ueen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. KDROOM FURNITURE iv Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale atT. & H. Cooke'o, Furniture Warehouse. 67. Quenn-atreet. S"~PRING MATTKASSKS, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Klax Mattraßsea, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'a, 67, Queen-street. USTKIAN BENTVVOOD CANK CHAIKS, English and Amorican Cano Chairs, at T. & H. Cooko's, 67, Quuen-aireet B"RUSSIiLS CARi lEfS,~Tiipestry Car pots, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum. Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on aalo at T. & H. Cooke'B, 67, Queen-street.



personal- TV JOE Mebb&k. late flf' Ttf Kuma, ;JL Coromandel.'wiU caffon Mr _Owndeß, iParnell. It may be to his advamago. , Last and Pound/ Oil 7, this lojenooZ Hom'6 Letter' Gr,oenock poßt-m'arkr-FJndet rewarded by leaving at Poat-efflce. LOST, a Silver-plated Wheel Cap--™* finder will be rewarded by returntoS tw 'samfl ?o lien'drum'a Stables. . . LUST, off Sunday last; a Ked and White Cow, branded Bnpeide down on milking side; finder rewardeti;--Ap?ly Mr Sandall, But icher, Bymonds-Btreet. T OST, lasrWednesday, a smatf Poodle ,±J Bog answering the name-" WilftT. -1 fcyreiurnlng the same to 31,ShorOand-streol/ next AdbMand Club, will recaive 10s reward. LOST, this ddY,-, ill Mr Waters' Labora tory, a Lady's Gold Ring with yellow tooaz in middle and a dlantoftd on either slde.- The finder will please return the same to Air Waters, Confectioner. _____ 1 _1S REWARU—Lost, from S_o?t' J\S> land-street to Queen-street, a PursO 'containing small Sum of Money and Gold King v/ifo, paarfe-Address Star Office. S~ TOLEN er Strayed from Mr An^er steln's paddook, Kpsdm, on the 7th instant, a Dark-brown Cob Gilding, about 11 hands, b years old; has a shortish Mil, an indistinct brand on near shoulder, and a graze on the rump.-Apply to Superintendent oJ PoUco, Auckland. . mOUND, a Flat-bottomed Boat.—Ownci' V can ha.ye the Baine by applying to J. Max well, Northcote, and paying expenses. To JUet. TIO LET. Three, Four, or Five Booms (unfurnished), with nsa of kitchen, mm ihoaltfcy locality. - For address apply Siab Offlde.' TO LET a Four-roomed House, with out-houso, _ Grace-street, off Ponsonby Road.-Apply on the pre-tees. mo LET ia Giace-stret, Ponsonby, a J. New House of 6 rooms; ■water laid on.— Apply jioxt cottage above. , mO LET, the Carlton Academy, Hobsoa- JL street: suited for dancing, &c.-Apply to M. Brearly, Butcher, Hobaon-street. . r>nO LET or For sale, at Mount Eden, I Two Acres and Cottage; suit market gardene?; rent, 10s per week.-Apply this oiiice TO LET, a Shop and Residence (Four Rooms), Kyber Pass Road; in thorough I good order; rent low to a good tenant.-Apply ' to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, r»1O LET or for Sale, Bouse of six rooms 1 at the sea-Bide, and about U acres land, Bitnated at Bella Vista, Poneonby; Housejnew and well finished), 7 room* Stable, &c with 9 acres voloanio land, at Mount Kden. Terms easy_-Full particulars from D. F. KVane. TO?LEi, a 15rick House, corner of Alten Rou.l, to be soon vacated by J. Jd. • • hera, Esq; contains 9 rooms, with gas n.nd itnter laid on.-Apply to G. H. Layers, or V . Anken, Auckland. rilO LET, Uveu, Bake-house and Pre- JL mises, with all baker'B requisites. Them is a small trade which couldbe easily Improved —Enquire at mat cottage in Mill s Lane, bahma tho Town Clock. . mO LET or For Sale, Four-roomed Cot- A tai?o and scullery with acre ground, situ ated close to Kllemlio Railway Station; rent £21 a-Vear.-Apply Campbell Bros., Onehunga Wharf; or, Mr fleynell's Store, KUerßlie, , U LET, Lease, or for bale, Baker's , BusinoßS doing a good trade; splendid oven and all requisites: large stable, Also, Sood Dwelling House of f largcand lofty rooms, with Shop attached. Can bo taken as a whole or sopara Ptely!^W. & J. Frator, Land Agents, . Bhortland-strect. T~6~_XPRKSSMEN and Others, a Four roomed Cottage, with or without a two stall stable, bottom of Franklin Rood.-Apply T. Williams, Tailor, or T. Harper, Paperhangcr, Victoria-street. mtTMaKOHAMTB AND OTHEKS FIRST-CLASS BUBINKBS PBKMIBES TO LET. Thoso Central Buß_e"sß Premises sifnatoa *J 10!- ty F _i ypaTticu^ r?r 0om D. F. Evans, Estate , Agent, 71. Uueen-street. For bala. -|> ILLI AII D TABLE. I^r Bale, by tho Undersigned, a THUfISTON Full-size Billiard Table, second-hand, but nuite equal to new; new cloth and cushions; la perfect order. Will ba sold a bargain, THOMAS MACKY. Fort-street, February 10,1881. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE.-A Small Grocery Business near Queen - street; ready cash trade; rent of premises very low.- Address this office. . ■gJIOK SALE, the Yacht " Volante," with 9J racing suit of sails complete.-Apply to W. Parker, Newmarket Hotel. Oil SALE, near Devonport, lO Acres Land, with House and Stabling (new); land partially improved; price, *300.-Apply Star Office. . .— FOX SALE, at -Whansarei, Shop and Dwollinif, with three large Allotments, known aa Christie's Store.-W. & J. Krater, Bhortland-street. . FOKlmmediate Sale, one of the best Building Sites in Ponsonby, comprising ovor 5 acres; fenced and planted.— a. v. Ewington. [71 OR Immediate Sale, a Good Paying D Business, Fixtures, and small Stock. A bargain if _old at once.—Apply by letter. " 88.8,, 1 Poet-ofQce, Auckland, not later than Friday. ' BJIOR SALE, a Beautiful Building Site JU of one acre at Stokes Point, close to the residence of Mr Hall; frontage to harbour.-W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, shortland-street^ _I>OR SALE, a Suburban Residence, _J with four acres of Land, at Mount Albert; eplendid view. 'Busses pass and re-pass twice daUy; only ten minutet" walk from Railway Statlon.-For particulars apply to Michael W bitty, on the premises. |T»OR SALE (Cheap), a Six-roomed V Houeo. in George-street, off Byle-street, back of En K land-Btreot, Ponsonby; freehold allotment, 40ft x 100 ft; splendid view of the harbonr.-Apply on tho premises. 171 OR SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a ' well finished House and about acre garden, &c,- 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street; very good position, &c.-l>. F. Evans, FOR SALE—.Waterside Kesidence in Campbellville,- Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach Road, i acres of Land. Moomed House, large Outbuildings, Fowl-house, Bathhouse on beach, Iron Tank, 5000 gallon Cement lank. A never;failing stream of water. In close proximity to the proposed wharf. Anopportu nity of acquiring a large areaof land with water iron taste rarely met with in this localitj. Price, £1050. Terms easy.—Apply to Lkonakd Krait, Sarsfleld street, Ponaonby. :EjlOßLEASE—Premises in Lower Queen- JP Btreet, vacant throngh the death of the late Robert Hale. Have been recently Utted up with every convenience for carrying on a large and profitable business. The stand w one o the beat in Auckland, and a moderate capita invested in tho business would ba certain o good roturne. Ovens, iange, gai Btove and fittings, in good working order and nearly now. ! —Apply to F. g. Compton, naxtdoor. oißft CASH, balance at 71 per cent, two tJ 10 V Dwelling Housbb and Shop, m a prin cipal street, close to Queen-street. Allotment, 85 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. JPQ Pin—DWELLING HOUSE, containing 10 XfOJU rO oms, with verandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and Allotment 180 x 110; pleasantly situated on good volcanic soil.—fc. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _n o w K _pretty and WoU-finiahed HOUSE of 5 'Sjli t.J rooms, with front and baok verandah, tank, wash-houae, &0., and Allotment 35 x 200. An additional A Uotment of the same size can be had, if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-Btreet. ~P* i aS PER ACRE.-Superior Farm of 20D A/ I" acros(or3soifdesired):aUwellf6nced and subdivided; all in grass and turnips; good orchard; Boil rich loam; House of 5 rooms, &c, &c.--conveniently situated in one of the best districts.—S. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-street .{?nnc-Neat CoUsge^of i rooms, fitted with Sbii_O cupboards, Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks also, now outhouse, 14 _ 12, &c. and allotment 33 x ;20 minutes from Post Office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. i?Cfir>-Comfortable CITY REaIDENCK of 7 XOUU rooms bath-room, scullery, tanks. &o, and garden 66 x 300, well stocked witn fruit trees^-B. Vailo, House and Land Agont, Short land-street . t»1 f\ to £1,000 lißiwr on Buiidinß boctety ah LU principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—o. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lone.— Soven per cent, allowed on monoy deposited for inveßtuiont- 'jjf/10Tl~SAL_, Huudsome Bay Mare (half fi? bred), 16i hands; two foals at foot, one over 12 months (iiUy), by ' Manglo,' one very handsomo 3 months llliy, by ' Knottinßley. Also, TWO Well-bred Cows; ono four months in mik, other about calvina. - Apply J. HoKaiK, Groom to Mr Jußtice Gillies, Epsom. mIKI (PROPER) GULDFIELD^ Mrs Mclktosh's Property. THK MATAWAI KSTATK, which is being every day more and more fully proved to be ?U-hTn GOLD BEARING REEFS, ia still open iot- i case for Gold Mining Purposes, in Blocks or ciaims of from three to five acres in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pounds per acre, to gether with one fortieth (21%) royalty, and ono forty-eighth paid up interest. The necessary documents will be nrawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as may bo required. Surveys of the different blocks or claims ap plied for will be made by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. MRg MclS _ 08H> :OUSINKSS FOR SALE. J> Store and Dwelling, with Stock at valuation, near Port Albert. There are 7 acres of alluvial land adjoinintr.withrJo acres close to it. Such an opportunity to beetle in such a rising place suldom occurs.—Apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Custom-house-street. i'TUVE PEK CENT DISCOUNT off : Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. Si H, Cooke's 07, Queen-street.



i Public Notices. pOUNTY OF COROMAUD*.I. PUBLIC NOTICE. Th' 6 Valuation List for the yeai 1881-2 ia now O»<"'n for Inspection at the oilice of tho Coro mtia&ol County Council, Court-hpuae,-Coro' mandel. ,A copy'for the Mercury Bay Ridiiu? may be seen £5 the Store of Mr Thomas Carrfta, JVlßFClirv' iiftY* All objections thereto- must be left at the Court-house, Coromandel, on or before toe 15th day of February, addressed to' the Assessment fiourt; anda copy of every suchobjeotipn must bSlsftat the offiw of the County Couftc* Coro mande*, net less than seven days before the next mint! 0* the said Court.- HARRIgON) County Clerk. Coromandel sth Jatfi&wy. 1881 tTALUATION NOTICE, Take Natico. tho Valuation List for f Sen Terrace Higtrffay District, for the year IBM. » now open for inupsofcion at Messrs Morleyand White's Store, Edeir Terrace. All objections thereto must be lef c at Kdsu Hall, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy ef every such objection must bo left at Messrs Morley and Wnite'B Store, not less than seven days before the neat sitting of the eaid Court. CHARLES ATKIN, Chairman POINT CHEVALIER HIGHWAY DISTRICT. "Doa Registration Act, I8S0." Mr Jehu Lawrence has been appointed Regis trar under the above Act; and his residence, Point Chevalier,- the place where such registra tion is to be madev _™ mm ROBERT GARRETT, Chairman. ROYAL OAK GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Tho Directors of the Royal Oak Gold-mining Company (Limited) have this day made a Call (tho eighth) of Ono Shilling (Is) per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Seore tary to tho Company, Mr Wm. Home, at the Company's Office, Coromandel, on or before MONDAY, 28th February. 188 L HQRNEj Secretary. Coromandel, February 7,1881. ■VTOTICE OS1 REM OVAL. CHEAP FURNIBHING MART, QUEEN-ST., (Between tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHKRT, late of the City Market, has removed to the above spacious Premises, and is now selling his varied and extensive Stock of Furnitnre, Bedding. Holloware, Cutlery, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c., &c, at reduced prices, to make room for new goods. Having a horse and Bpriog cart, goods will be carefully packed and promptly delivered Fbbe OF CHARBH. , . N.B.—Olasaware, Earthenware, So., lent on hire at Moderate Charges. ■jWT OTICE OF REMOVAL, P. Herapath, Architect, begs to intimate to his patrons and tho public generally, that ho has removed to more commodious Offices, over the Colonial Bank, Queen-Btreet. It/H-ESSKS EEMUS & HANNA, OIIY : Dear Sirs,-I have the greatest pleasure in authorising you to publish the splendid Photos sou have taken of me. Sincerely yours, Henry Kettkn. Auckland, Now Zealand, February Bth, 1881. Copies can be had at the Studio, Queen-street. T a mITs s\ l~e pine, tP TAILOR, &c, Grby-street (opposite tho Market Hotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed. Sentlemen'a Clothing Cleaned and Repaired. mIE /jTrt oe oijnging. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu. tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Publio and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of music at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a fir^t-clasa programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving: themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. XTORTH SHORE AND WAIWERA -*-* ROYAL MAIL COACH. Time Table:— Leave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of the 9 a.m. Boat from Auckland, Calling at tho Lake, Lucas" Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orcwa. Leavo Walwera Hotel every Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for the NOrthSh°re- JAMES LORD,) V Proprietors. JAMHSDODD.j /GREYHOUND LIVERY AND VJT BAIT STABLE, QUKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also, Good Saddle Horses and Buggies, Horses Broken to Saddle and Harness. A civil and experienced Groom in attendance. SAM YOUNG, Proprietor, i^'ULLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF j\. COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs tini Tfturanga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.: and returning every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satnr day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m Fare. £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring-street Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds tor Hire. Booking Office, Spring treet. a ■IyrUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC Songs I Ddets, Piano Solos, and Duets Dances 1 Victoria Magazines 1 BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents! BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School aries ! POETICAL WORKS! NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ! SCRAPS ! SCRAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS ! BIRTHDAY CARDS I SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS.! JUST OPENED I A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF THE ABOVE. W. E. MEA RS, Bookseller, Stationer, and Music Seller, q ueen-strbet. T3 UL I* BROTHERS, "^ HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famenoth' and 'Loch Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c., &c, &c. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celobratod Scotch Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, vYino and Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores Albert-Dtreot. TTVAILY EXPECTED. Per Barque ' Ansdelt,' 338 Tons Best Household and Blacksmith's NEWCASTLE pOALS kwcastle Goals' Also, Ex Lady Jocelyn, 70 IRON TANKS. W, & G. WINST 0N E, Custom-house-street. LADIES ! If the Tea you arc Buying, does not suit you, please try mine. I have a capital" Broken and ilavoury Tea." at Is 8d; my "Tea Extraordinary," at 2s, is what I style it; my "Family Mixture," at 2s 6d, is a real household consoler; while my " Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s, embodies some of the finest chops of the season. The above ure all ifIRHT CROP TEAS, and Cannot be surpassed at the prices. JSO boxes Choicest First Crop Tea; 250 half-chests, ditto, own importation, and tor any of which Small Dealers will be LIBERALLY dealt with.-FRH,D. WHITEHEAD, India and China Tea Warehouse, Victoria-street, TERMS CASH. PAWNBKORER'S SALE.—A sale of Unredeemed Pledges will take place at Arthur's Mart on MONDAY next, 11th Feb ruary, at 11 o'clock. For particulars see ..Herald" Wednesday, !)th. and SIAB, 10th February.—James Rao, Pawnbroker.



Meetings. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO; (SS^-K^nsnWJ». /U are invited. Recent arrivals cordiaUy invited. SERVICE OF SONG. " The Babes in the Basket." at Mt Kden Baptist Chapel, This Evening, 7.3 ft Admission: Adults, Is, Children, 6d. SERVICE OF SONG.—Mount Eden Baptist Chapel. THIS KVKNING. at 7.3 J. Subject?'' The Bibi in the Basket."-A touch-, ing Story of the Negro Insurrection, intersperse^ ness and Cookery-Rose »tuyvcsant-A Big TrouWe-Is I in aßloescd Dream ?-Dopn Re. signs her Charge. Admission: U ; Childercn, Gd. Dividends. VTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MKR, CANTILE AGENCY CO. (LIMITED*. It is. hereby notified to Shareholders in Now ealand that a Dividend at the rate of ten per cent, par annum for tix months ending 31st December last, and a Bonus of five per cent,, ill bo payable at the Company's Office, Queen-. street, on tb.s Bth inst. FREDK. BATTLEY, Secretary. Auckland, Bth February, 18S1. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (Limited. NOTICE VF DIVIDEND. A Dividend o£ Ten Shillings per Share is now payable to Shareholders, at the offices of the Company, No. 10, Wow Zealand lusurunco Buildinuß. Br order of the Board of Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jon., Secretary. Auckland, February 8,1881. "DE R. J. DAVIDSON'S ESTATE. Creditors are requested to send all Claims, to gether with Proof of Dobt to my Office, Fort street on Or before the 19th inst,, as a First, and it possible a Final, Dividend is about to bq deolared- B. GARLICK, Trustee. Auctions. XO-MOEEO W, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. MABKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. A X T H U R'S M A E T. POULTRY, &c, at 11 o'clock a.m.—Fowl?, Tur keys. Duckß, Geese, Pigeons. A small as sortment of Well-bred Fancy Pigeons and CanariM. PRODUCE, &c, at 1 o'clock p.m.—Good Table Potatoes (ripe), Onions, Vegetables, Cheose, Butter. Bacon, Hams. Beef, Flour, Oatmeal, Bran, Oats, Maize, Wheat, Peanuts, Empty Sacks. FRUIT-Peaw, Apples, and Plums. GROCERIES, &c—Tea, Sngar, Biscuits, Coffee, Starch, Blue, Soap, Currants, Blacking, Lollies, Clothes Pegs, White Lead, Paint, Paint Oil, Turps. Also, A small consignment of Gisborna Honey, very superior, in tins. ON PRIVATE SALE (FURNITURE DEPARTMFNT). Pianos, Organs, Harmoniums, Household Furniture and Effects, American Stoves, Sowing Machines. TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. OATS! OATS! OATS! GABRIEL LEWIS TITILL sell, at his store, next to Messrs Owen & Graham, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, i 200 SACKS FINB FEED OATS> ' In Lots to Suit Purchasers. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. AT SI B B INS MART AT 11 O'CLOCK, 100 boxes Apples, ex ZealaDdia . v 25 cases Stoneless Jams, 21) saoks Oatmeal 100 Cheeses, for the benefit of whom it may concern, 10 Hams ditto 4 cases sound Canterbury Bacon m cloth, upset price 6d 100 bags Bran to close an account 9 kegs Best and Medium Butter 120 sacks Best Table Potatoes 20 bags Onions. 6 tons Anderson Flour 200 sacks Best Oats, 25 bags Crushed Maizo upset price 103 TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, FURNITURE, &C. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at the Exchange Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 5 tons Bran, ICO sacks Maize, 50 sacks OatP, 30 Cheeses, S tons Potatoes, 20 bags Onions, Bacon, Tea, Sugar, Oatmeal, Furniture, Spirit Kegs, Gas Fittings, Large Lamp and Iron Work, Spring; Bed, Iron Bedstead, &c, &c. FRIDAY, AT 12 O'CLOCK. CARBINES & LUSHER WILL sell by auction, at their Rooms Queen-street, on Friday, at 12 o'elook sharp, POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, Canaries, etc. PRODUCE-6 cases English Cheeße, 80 Wairoa Cheeses, Hams and Bacon, Oats, Maize, Bran, Fowl Wheat, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, Oatmeal, Flour, Candles, Soap, Salt, Mustard, 80 bags OnioDg, New Potatoes, Salt Beef, Paint, &c, Also, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Kitchen Utensils, Clothing, Books.t&c. CARBINES & LUSHER, Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. PAWNBROKER'S SALE. B. ARTHUR, HAVING received instructions from Mr James Rae, will sell on Monday, the Hth February, at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLKDGES :- No. 51, 10th July 18S0, D.C. Silver Watch, 28,896, and O.F. Silver Watch, 23,799; 993, Hth Juno, D.C.S. Watch, 1385; 172,3 rd June, D C.S. Watch. 5100; 763, 31st May; D.C. Geneva; 915. 15th July, D.C. Geneva. 59,465 ; 318, 22nd July. D.C. Waltham and Gold Albert; 455, 3rd AugUßt, D.C. Geneva; 521. 6th August, D.O. Geneva; 207,16 th July,D.C. Geneva; 479/ltb. August, D.C. Geneva; 832, 4th June. D.C. Geneva; 148,21stJuno, 0.1. Geneva; 631,7 th August, D.C. Gold Watch (gent's new); 150. D.C. Gold Watch and Albert, D.C. Lady's Gold Watch and Gold Chain (both new); 450, 2nd August, D.C. Geneva; 9, Hth Juno, Gold Buokle Pin and Brooch ; 71.18 th June,- D.C. Geneva: 800, Ist June, D.C. Geneva; 219, 22nd July, 2 pair Karrings and 2 Solitaires; 423, 31st July, 2 pair Earrings. Albert and Locket; 325, 23rd July, Gold Albert; 405, 31st July, Greenstone Kin-rings; 789. 28th June, (i Studs and Rings ; 627!24thMay, Earrings; 997, Bth July. Ring; 328, 25th June. Brooch and 2 Silver Rings; 979, 7th July Revolver; 628,3 rd April, pair Lustres, Book. Turkey and Ru9f<ia, large illustrated; 639,28 th Sept., 10yards Serge Cloth; 517, 28th October, Suit Clothes, together with various other articles, comprising 36 Gold and Silver Watches, 6 Gold Alberts, 40 Wedding and Keeper Rings, 1 Sets Stud", Broochos, Earrings, Pins, Silver Card Cases. Lockets, Clothing ot qvery description, Carponter's Tools, Vases and Lustres. MONDAY, MARCH 7, At 11 o'clock. IMPORTANT SALE OF TOWNS II I P. THE undersigned have been instructed by the New Zealand Land Corporation (Limited) to offer by public auction, at their Pale Rooms, the Strand. Tauranga, on Monday, the 7th March, ISBI, at n o'clock a.m., STEWARTSTOWN, ON THE TE PUKE BLOCK, Bay of Plenty jDistbiot. Stewartstown is splendidly situated in the centre of the Block, on the main road to the Lake District, and within 12 miles of the rapidly rising 'i'own and) Port offcTau rungs. The Te Puke Block, from its position, and the superior qualiiy of its soil, bids fair soon to bo come ono of the most flourishing districts in tho North Island, and will form the centre of a very large area of magnificent country now being negotiated for and which will ere long bo open for settlement. It is contemplated shortly to connect Stewarts town with the Port of Tauranga byj a Bteam Plans of the Township may be obtained on ap plication to Mr R. Arthur, Auctioneer and Land Agent, Queen-street. Xerms of Sale: One-third caßh: balance in one und two years at eight per centum pet annum. TURNER & BUDDLE, Auctioneers, (Continued on Fourth fcage.)