TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN GORRI-SPONDKNT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

MRS HAMPSON.

Mrs Ilauipsou opened her six night's mission in the Acadamy of Music last evening before an ovcrilowiug audience. GOLD AT TAPU. Gold has been discovered i_t Ttipu, which ia going 10 ounces to tho pound. Buckland's old fifteen-stamp battery has changed hands.

NELSON, this day,

GOLD DISCOVERY.

Several lease applications having been granted in the Warden's Court, Colling wood, of claims at Mount A_*thur, the reefs there will be thoroughly tested and work pressed on. Dr. lieictor s report on stone from these reefs gives over 14oz?. gold to the ton.

CAMB RIDGE, this day THE LANDS COURT.

The Lands Court is postponed till the 15th inst, in consequence of the detention of Judge Symonds at Ohiucni.itu. Pro bably it will be fuither adjourned till the 18th.

THE COMMISSION,

Tho Commission re Ngatiwhata Lands is sitting. Natives from Kapito, near Wau (.auui claim n share in the lands sold tc Walker, and others, alleging they were not consulted. Alick McDonald, of Rangitikei, appears for tho claimants. Major Nelson is under examination this morning.

THE "MAIL."

The first issue of the "Waikato Mail" under the new proprietor came out to-day. The editor in leuder strongly supports the opening of the country, and condemns any step in the direction of introducing tho thin edge wedge of Denominational Education. He declares on this point that he nails his colours to the mast, and will sini. or swim. The article is very popular. Tho paper is much improved and contains two columns of tho latest telegrams, and is all original matter.

[PER PRESS AGENCY.

WELLINGTON, this day. DESTRUCTION OF AN HOTEL.

The police have received a telegram last night stating that tho stabling at the Marquis of Normanby Hotel, Carterton, was destroyed by fire on Saturday night, and that an attempt had been made to lire the hotel.

The stable and coach-house destroyed at Carterton arc insured for £300. une horse was burnt. The Hotel and Public Hall Avere saved with difficulty.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day, THE FATAL ACCIDENT.

The girl Edgar, injured by a falling-stone at Gollan's Bay on Saturday last, died this morning. William Eckin, 84 years of age, at tempted suicide in the river Heathcote yesterday, but was rescued.

INVERCARGILL, Sunday. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A large two-storey detached building in Toy-street, belonging to Mr Lockait, was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The im mediate cause of the conflagration was the boiling over of an inflammable composition felting on the fire. The building was occu pied by Mr Thomas, furniture dealer, and Mr Cooper jeweller. All interested were well insured, the following offices being the losers -.—New Zealand,£4ooonthebuilding • Victoria £300 on the stock of Mr Thomas, most of which was however, saved; Standard and National, £100 each on Mr Cooper's tools and furniture.

On Saturday young Scott concluded the feat of walking 112 miles in 24 hours. He put on a capital spurtatthefinish, and came in two minutes before the expiration of the stipulated time.

EPSOM PUBLIC HALL.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Mutual Improve ment Society was held in the reading-room on Friday evening to consider the proposal to change the site of the public hall shortly to be built. Mr Gardner, who has taken great interest in this interesting public movement, had at some trouble taken steps to obtain a better site than the one pre viously presented to the Society. After the ballot, Mr Gardner's site on tho main road was decided upon. The state of the road near this site was next discussed, and it was unanimously agreed that the authorities ought at once to take the necessary steps to put the road in thorough repair. At the close of the public meeting the building committee met. Mr Giey, tho architect, was present, and it was unanimously decided to commence opera tions on the new site and erect a substantial public hall, and thus supply a want long felt in the important district of Epsom. Mr James Baber kindly sur veyed the laud without making any charge. Now that tho preliminaries are all satisfac torily arranged, and this important work fairly commenced, it is expected that every person interested in the district will assist to tho utmost of his means. The gentle men who have, at much time and trouble, carried this commendable movementthrough to its present successful issue, deserve every encouragement and support, aud the best way to strengthen their hands is to pro vide them with plenty of funds.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEET INGS.

Mongonui.—The following gentlemen were elected committeemen:—Messrs Robert Wyles (chairman), John Mcintosh, William Gillott, George Kelly, Dr. Trim nell, W. C. O'Neil, and James Foubister (secretary.) Waipu Upper,—At the meeting of the householders of the Waipu Upper School District, Mr Rowlands was chosen chair man. The following gentlemen were elected committee for the ensuing year :—Messrs H. Eraser, J. Jacob, D. A. McLeod, D. Munro, J. Durham, J. Sutherland, and J. McLean.

CRICKET MATCHES.

Newmarket Union v. Onehunga 2nd Eleven. —This match was played in Mr Buckland's paddock, Newmarket, and was well contested, but was decided on the first innings—Onehunga gaining by 9 runs— although the Unions promised to have given them some trouble had there been time to finish their second innings. Union—lst innings : Nairn, 0 ; Watts, 1 ; McDonald, 1; Young, 1; Young, 0; Laurie, 1 ; Wood 4; Parker, 0 ; Lewis, 8 ; Angus, 1; 'fait, 3 ' byes, 3. Total, 23. Onehunga—lst inn.s ings : Bissit, 0 ; Kilgour, 0; Brown, 2 ; Leahy, 7 ; Moony, 5; Jeffery, 3 ; Mulgan, 3 ; Stych, 0 ; Mahoney, 0 ; Brookfield, 1 ; Cullen 6 ; byes, 5. Total, 32.

UNEHUNGA V. DEVONPORT.—This match was played on the Domain Ground on Satutday, and resulted in favour of One hunga by 1 run. The bowling of G. Wynyard for Devonport was very destructive. The scores are :—Onehunga: Patten, 0; Mahoney, 16; Murdoch, 0; Brennan, 6 j Daly, 6; Donovan, 1; Stokes, 0; Dore, 2; Eastwood, 2 j Beavers, (not out) 0 ; Brown, 0; extras, 7 ; total, 40. Devon port: R. Wynyard, 3; Syms, 18; H. Wynvard, 0; G. Wynyard, 2; Fraaer, 3; J. Sibbin, 4; T. Sibbin, 1; Landers, 0; McLean, 0; F. Bartley, 1; Niccol, 1; extras, 6 ; total, 39. . Carlton v. Parnell.—The following are the scores :—Parnell: Brown, 0; A. Brook, 9; G. Brook, 9; George, 2; Craw ford, 0 ; Saddler, 7 ; Lumpkin; 4; Gould, 1 ; Gardiner, 0; Borthwich, 0 ; McGinley, not out, 0 ; extras, 11; total, 43. Carlton : Cooke, 0 ; Creeks, 4; Ripley, 2 : White side, 25; Moginie, 0; Mears, 5 ; Ridings, 0 ; Gatland, 2 ; Clayton, 7 ; Walker, 2 ; Waddingham, not out, 0 ; extras, 8 : total, 55. Whiteside was the only man who made double figures, his 25 comprising 1 six, 2 fives, 1 four, 1 two. nnd 3 singles. A. cricket match was played on Saturday, Young Aucklanders v. Alpha First Eleven, which resulted in a victory ior the latter by 5 runs to spare. Young Aucklanders' first innings, 4t!; Alpha first, 51 ; second, 56. For the Young Aucklanders C. Colgan and Saxton bowled nil; Richardson batted well.

West End v. Whau,

The return match between the Second Eleven West End and Whau Clubs took place at the Whau on Saturday afternoon. The West End were again victorious, beat ing their opponents in one innings by one run. The following are the scores :— Whau CO., Ist innings : J. Sinclair, 2 ; D. Archibold, 3; Tierney, 0; Exler, 1 ; J. S. Archibald, 3 ; King, 1; Bollard, 0 ; Buchanan, 0 ; Hill, 5 ; Stewart, 3 (not out) ; J. Archibold, 0. Extras 0 : Total, 18. 2nd innings : Sinclair, 0; D. Archibald, 6 ; Tierney, 5; Exler, 0 ; J. S. Archibold, 0; King, 10 ; Bollard, 2 ; Buchanan, 4; Hill, 4 ; Stewart, 3, (not out); J. Archibold, 22. Extras 2 : Total, 58.—Second Eleven West End: Lews, 2; N. Wood, 22; Wallace, 21 ; Stovin, 2; Hanna, 0; Banfield, 18; Simms, 4 ; Sullivan, 0; Cooper, 0 ; Court ayne, 1 ; Baker (not out) 2. Extras: 5 Total, 77.

HARBOUR WORKS.

(!__- telegraph, o\Vn correspondent.) NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. TttK lirst stone of the new harbour Works Was laid this day by F. Carrington, Esq., late superintendent of the province, The position of the HeW harbour is about 2 niilCs horn Devoir-street, and the moat aheltcred of tho whole beach frontage. Tho pre liminary expenses have amounted to £80,000, this includes plant, __c. Out of this £40,000 haß been spent in the excava tions and men's wages. About 120 men have been kept constantly omployed : since the commencement. It is anticipated [that the present loan oi £200,000 will not nearly I perfect the works, and a new amount must be raised. Only £120,000 of tho loan remains to bo expended, but this will bo swallowed up soon. Fortunately there is magnilicont stone at hand. It is as hard as granite, and on this account thousands of pounds will be saved. A Maori was accidentally killed on Satur day. It seems that the tribe of Maoris had been up the country with their threshing machines, and one of the party fell iuto the machino and was so wounded that death was almost instantaneous.

(From Another Correspondent.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

To-day is observed as a general holiday in consequence of the laying of the first stone of the harbour. The town is decorated with Hags. The procession will be formed nt noon. The stone is to be laid by F. A, Carrington at 3 p.m. There will be sports, boat-racing, and lire-works in the evening. The weather ia exquisite.

CORRESPONDENCE.

DR. PURCHAS AND THE GUAM MAR SCHOOL.

(To the Editor.)

SIR,— Having read the newspaper reports of yeßtorday's meeting of tho Governors of the Auckland College and Grammar School, I think it is desirable that I should state the circumstances which havo led to my occupying the painful position of making certain " charges" agaiust the management of the school.

About seven months ago, in conscqucnco of a statement made to me, I considered it my duty to.speak to ouo of the Governors in reference to certain matters iv connection with the school, which, in my opinion, were highly detrimental to the wolfaro of the scholars, and therefore urgently called for reform.

I went first to Mr T. Peacock, who as the Mayor of Auckland was ex officio a member of the Board, aud might properly be re garded as specially representing the interests of the citizens. Mr Peacock listened with patient sympathy to what I had to say, and then asked me to go with him to Dr. J. L. Campbell, who, I believe, was then the Chairman of the Board. To this I assented, and in Mr Peacock's presence I repeated to Dr. Campbell the substance of my complaint. I also informed those two gentlemen that I did not wish to put myself forward as a public accuser, but that 1 wished them to inquire and satisfy themselves whether there was any foundation for the statements laid before them, and if they found them to be true, then to take steps to have the evils removed.

A short time afterwards I received a noto from Dr. Campbell, dated 23rd July, 18S0, in which he asked mc to give him "inns succinct a form a possible, n memo, of the several points upon which the members of the Board ought to endeavour to obtain information, so as to illicit the impressions which may be entertained with regard to the school from the parents' and pupils' point of view." In reply I wrote a note, and enclosed a short paper headed " Memo, for J. L. Campbell, Esq." Several weeks after this Dr. Campbell was suddenly called away from the colony, and after a considerable interval I [heard that my memorandum had come into the hands of the Hon. Colonel Haultuiu, who is a member of the Board of longstanding. An other considerable interval having elapsed and hearing nothing more of the matter, I inquired of Colonel Haultain if the Board was taking any action in the way of inquiry into the truth of the allegations contained in the memorandum, and was informed that in consequence of the absence of a signa ture it was probable that ;the Board would decline to tak6 any action in that direction. I then said that Colonel Haultain could, if he thought proper, lay the paper before the Board in my name. The next step of which I have knowledge was the receipt of a letter from the Secre tary of the Board dated; 22nd November, 1880, informing me that the Board had " resolved to cause au investigation to be made ; but before so doing it will be necessary that any charges made as therein, which are indefinitely stated in the memo., must be made in a definite form and with reasonable particulars as to the names of the masters referred to and ot the boys upon whose statements such charges are put forward." To this letter I did not reply at once, _as it seemed to put me into a different position' from that which I coutemplated, and it waa not until the 16th of December, after the receipt of a letter dated the previous day, informing me that if I did not reply to the first letter by the 22nd of that mouth, the Board would consider that I did " not in tend to substantiate the statements" con toinedinmy memo., that I wrote a reply referring to the paragraphs of the memo, seriatim, ana supplying certain particulars relating thereto. I see by the reports in the papers that the Board referred my letter to a committee, and that the committee recommended a mode of procedure calculated to obtain a full investigation of the affairs of the school by a competent officer, entirely independent of, and unconnected with, the managers of the school-namely, that the Government should be requested to appoint a commission to inquire into the whole subject; but, un fortunately, as I think, the Board rejected the recommendation, and resolved to hold an investigation in committee of the Board, which nieana, if I mistake not, in private. While writing this letter I have received a communication from the Secretary, ask ing me to attend at the school on Wednes day next, at 4 p.m., tor the purpose of giving evidence, and telling me that the Board will also at the same time receive the evidence of any witnesses I may desire to have examined. But one cannot help asking who is to be the examiner? And j how about witnesses who could not possibly ! be brought to town on so short a notice ? And yet more, how about those who would not willingly attend to give evidence ? It seems as if I am expeted to take this business up single-handed, but I do not think it fair that I should be called upon to bear the trouble and expense of producing evidence which will probably have to be repeated before a Commissioner armed with the necessary powers of summoning wit nesses and pronouncing judgment. I certainly trust that those parents and cuardians who agree with me that there is need of reform will communicate with me at once, and help me to bring to light whatever has hindered the efficiency of the school. Having removed my sons from the school, I have no private interest of any kind to serve in this inauiry, but tor the sake of the community at large, and especially of those who, in the near future, are to bear no mean part in guiding the destinies of this colony, I earnestly desire that the school may be made as it ought to be, if not the hest, at least equal to the best, in New Zealand.—l am, &C„

Arthur G. Purchas, Challinor House, February 5.

STREET TRAMWAYS FOR THE CITY OF ADCKLAND.

(To the Editor.)

Sib —I do not see the need of taking a poll of the people of Auckland re Mr Montague s motion in the City Council. There is not a doubt but tramways are right, for the greater facility given to people to travel with greater ease will compel people to come to Auckland oftener. It seems to me that if a definito decision was arrived at as to the routes which the tramways should take, people would then heartily coin cide with the Council in granting the use of the streets and various thorough fares for the purposes designed, viz., to travel more comfortably, expeditiously, and cleanly, as well as cheaper. If a tramway was laid from the bottom ot Queen-street to run round the reclaimed land to College-street and Ponsonby, another from the bottom of Queen-street to top of Grey-street and Karangahape Road, running right and left, another running to Hobson-stieet, another to Symonds-street, and another from thejbottom of Queen-street to Parnell, thence to Remuera and Epsom, those thoroughfares would be sufficient for all present purposes; and I would suggest that private companies be allowed the use of the streets, subject to leases of seven years, and that bye-laws be issued to each and every company; and in the event of any infringement of any or either of the bye-laws, that a line be inflicted, and after three infringements the lessee shall be

liable to have his lease Cancelled. If ttteae propositions shduld meet the vieWa of the residents o_ AUcklahd and its BtlbUrbO-I doubt not but private enterprise iind phblit. companies would soon be found to tiarry it Out. I omitted to say, I think the Council should limit the prices to be chargedjsO that there should be no extortion, as at present, with our cab...—Yours, &c, James P. King.

ROWING RACES.

(To the Editor.)

SIR,—In this morning's iasile of tho "Herald "the North Shore junior Crew aro credited with having shown the white feather tor intimating that they intended protesting against one of tho Ponsonby crew, and for not putting in an appearance at the timo appointed for the race on Satur day. Such statement is absurd, as the North Shore crew were at tlieir place on Regatta Day and Would have been again on Saturday had they been able to get thior boat over. But there was too much sea to attempt to row across the harbour, and tho ferry boat (the Devonport) could not take the gie over. So much for not being at the starting-point on Saturday. As for the intended protest agaiust Mr Hal stead, perhaps tho following facts will show the truo state of affairs. Last year the North Shore Club would not start because it was notified that one of their crew would be objected to, although he had previously rowed aa an amateur. Por not starting the Club wus sevorely censured by the press and anonymous writers. Now, this yoar Ponsonby does exactly the same thing, nnd again tho North Shore is censured. Why? Last year Mr Halstead rowed tin au All-comers Sculling match, and won, taking the money. Mr Yates, of the Auckland Club, rowed for money at Tauranga. Subsequently ho rowedforAucklandatthePonaonbyltegatta, was objected to by the Ponsonby Rowing Club (Halstead, secretary). The umpire upheld tho objection, and Mr Yntos was disqualified. Yet Mr Halstead (iv the faco of Mr Yates' disqualification) thinks tho North Shore Club have no right to object to him. Why ? Tho rule for an amateur excludes those who gain their living by manual labour, and also those who row for inonoy—thou, why should tho rulo bo enforced iv one case and not in the othor 7 In conclusion, the North Shore Rowing Club, so far from showing the whito feather, are prepared to row cither Pon sonby or Auckland for £10. or to join with both in a sweepstakes of £30, each crew to be composed of bona tide amateurs accord ing to the Auckland Regatta rule.—Yours, &c„

Edward W. Burgess,

ROBBERIES AT EPSOM.

The settlers of tho village of Epsom have experienced somo alarm in consequence of two houses in tho neighbourhood having been entered by thieves, aud robberies effected. The police havo received a somewhat vague report of tho robberies from which it appears that the houses of Mr Ernest R. Hill, and Mr Head, have been entered, and' what is tho moro remarkable, in broad daylight, and that articles of jewellery were takon from the house of Mr Hill, but nothing of valuo has been missed from the residence of Mr Head, although search had evidently been made. The parties were from homo at the time, and possibly watched away by the intruders. Tho cases arc in the hands of Detective Jeffery, who is diligently making enquiries with the view of discovering the thieves.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

THE TIKI DISTRICT,

(By Our Special Reporter.)

After passing along the new track from the saddle of the leading range, a distance of about quaitcr of a mile, the first claim of importance is that owned by Messrs Barrett and White, called the "Vic toria," situated on the south side of Messrs Blackmore and Fitzgerald's claim, 4$ acres divided into 12 shares. A considerable amount of work has been done in this claim during the past month, trenching and sink ing on the reef, from which has been obtained about 251bs. of specimen and picked stone, together With, about a ton of quartz guaranteed by a shareholder to go about eight ouueos to tho ton. The pros pects iv this part of the claim warranted the shareholders in commencing a drive 25 feet further down the- hill, which gives backs on the perpendicular of about 35 feet, This drive is now in 40 feet. The reef has been intersected, showing a fine body of stone, but about 20 feet has yet to be driven before the shot of gold is reached.

Blackmore and Fitzgerald's Claim.— During the past week a few more hands have been employed to prospect and develop this claim, and a new low level having jjjust been startodaltogethergivestlioplace theap pearunce of some life. The manager has on hand over 1501bs. weight of very showy specimens and picked stone taken from a trench on tho surface. The area of this claim is 5 acres.

Heenan's Claim.—3 acres. This party havo been since the holidays occupied principally in building a hut to reside in, and have just set in properly to work. While cutting out a paddock to stack quartz in, a new reef was discovered, from which they have obtained about 201bs. of nice specimens. Xo work this reef a new drive has just been commenced, giving backs of about 40 feet on the reef. Should this drive develop a reef anything like that on the surface, the prospects of this mine will be second to none on the field. Tiernan's Claim.—Area, 5 acres 1 rood. £3 per acre per annum, divided into 12 shares. In this claim half-a-dozen of the shareholders, being good, able bodied miners, were hard at work quarrying down the rook from the face in the bed of the creek, something similar to Hunt's, of the Thames. A strong reef is allowing in the face, which has yielded to the lucky proprietors 2001ba weight of good picked stone. A large portion of this was broken out in my presence on Thursday, and some of the best of the specimens will be forwarded to the Star Office for exhibi tion.

(To be continued.)

COROMANDEL.

Tokatea.—The manager reports : "The drill started work again on Thursday last. The country in No. 7 level shows an im provement, the ground having changed from hard blue rock to white sandstone much easier to work than any we have had in the level. Should it continue, the level will go ahead at the rate of 25 to 30 feet a week.' Thode's party are breaking out general stuff, showing a little gold. Very few specimens.

MINING NEWS.

New Golden Pah Company*.—Mine Manager's Repoit:—Bo feet Level. lam engaged in sinking a winze 30 feet west of cross-cut, to connect with the rise tiom bottom level. When this is done I purpose putting in an intermediate drive, west of rise, underneath where gold was obtained in 80 feet level. I have commenced a stope in the back of this level, about *60 feet from cross-cut. The leader is about twelve inches thick, and good looking stone with a little gold seen.—l am, &c, W. G. Mar- Tin.

The Puhoi settlers have petitioned the Government through Mr Seymour George, M.H.R., for a subsidy to enable them to support a steamer.

isr £1 Free Uifts !-'l'no Proprietors of Wolfe's Aromatic Sohi_dam Schnapps, to Inauco tho deatruotion and prevent the im proper use of their wrappers and labels, and thna further protect the Public against fraud aud deception, have encloaed In the wrappers, or under the label on tho quart bottles, since Ist October, 1878, and continue to encloso in evkby DAY'S PACKING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR •" H R ESK ....ORDERS, which are drawn upon the undersigned, and which will be cashed by them on presentation. To secure these Gifts, the Publio must be careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, the Gbnuine Udoi.pho Wolfe's Schnapps, with our name upon the top label, M. Moss & Co. Wynyard Lane, Sydney.

Novelties in Famishing Goods.-The „ Royal Axminster" Carpet with handsome border just landed, rich in appearance, and as soft as a Turkey Carpet; the " Worcester" Stair Carpet the pile is entirely made of horsehair, prettily shaded border, and ia the most durable carpet lor stairs ever made, and at a lower price than Brussels: Handsome Coverings for Drawing room Bnites_ust opened by Garhckand Cran well; these Coverings are proof against moths and have a pretty ground-work of silver, old gold colour, etc, etc.: Handsome Half-Tester Bedsteads now on view. The greatest variety of Bedsteads In Auckland to select from. AH kinda of Household Furniture at very low prices, and 5 per cent, discount allowed for ca_h at tin oof purchase. This firm carry on their Drapery and Clothing business on tho Co-opera tive Uaah System, marking their goods at a very small advance on cost trusting to a large turnover to make it remunerative. Fumiah your Honae from the City Hall Arcade, Ga(' 10k and Cranwell, Proprietors.—lAdvt.l .

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS

(-if TKLEtaL-fH. PKESS ASSOCIATION. J

Mb Wellington i_.nift_.s in thd Atistfaliaft cricket match Closed at 4 o'clock lor 82. The lidwiing and fielding of the Australia^ were greatly admiied. The following is the score :— WELLINGTON. -First Innin-S. Kennedy,lbw,bPalmer.. ~ ■> 0 Hrown, o and b Spofforth .. •• i Speed, o Slight, b Palmer .. •• Shenif, b Palmer .. _. •• •• j, Page, b Palmer * Blaoklock, o Spofforth, b Palmer .. 0 Kuchen, o Blaokham, b Spofforth ... 0 Salmon, b Palmer . ° Hlokeon, b Spofforth * Molntyre, b Spofforth 4 Marchant. b Palmer ..' .. •• jj Webb, b Spofforth .. .._,••_ •• " B. Page, o Blaokham, b Spofforth .. 7 W. Salmon, b Spofforth ~ .. -.11 Frahoia, o Alexander, b Spofforth ..8 MansU. b Spofforth 0 Armitage, b Spofforth .. - •• \ Ronaldson, run out » S. Kennedy, bPalmer .. .. •• y Hlngton. st Jarvlß, b Spofforth .. 1 MoGear, b Pulmer JJ . Lux ford, not out " Extras .. _ « Total 82 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Spofforth 28 13 33 " Palmer 27 10 28 9 Tho Wellington team took the field after a short interval, Armitage and Francis bowling. When time was cried to score stood: AUSTRALIANS.—Fiust Innings Groubo, oW. Salmon, b Franols .. 2 Spofforth, not out 28 Murdooh, c Marchant, b Franols .. « Maodonnoll, run out *> Slight, not out 28 Extras ° Total for throe wiokota .. -.01

To-day's Match.

The cricket match was rcsumod at 12.45. Spofforth and Slight was at tho wickets, and White in tho Held instead of Blackhara who met with an accident last night, in j urine his foot. When tho score waa at 70, Spofforth cut Armitage to mid-on, and was held, Jarvis followed. The scoro at 1.30 was : Spofforth, 32; Slight, not out, 39; and Jarvis, not out, 11. Total: 4 wickets for 98,

ACCLIMATISATION SO CIETY.

A MEETING of this society waa held this afternoon in the Auckland lustituto. Pre sent :— It. C. Barstow, Esq., in the chair, Messrs. Hobbs, Ireland, Pond, Bull, aud Palmer.

Finance.—The secretary brought up the two months' financial report, which showed income, including £18(5 balance, making £219 16s. 6d. ; payments, £93 lCs. 9d.; leaving balance, £126' Os. 9d. Imported Game.—A general feeling was ngaiiißt hares, which Mr Bull thought should be exterminated altogether.—'ihe ■ Chairman did not quite agree with Mr Hull, but suggested that their exclusion from tbo 4th schedule might bo recommended.—The Secretary said the recommendation ..on made last year, aud hares were taken out of the declaration ; and he thought it was unlikely they would be included again with, out a request from tho Society. Citron Culture.—Mr Palmer asked what tho Society intended to do with that part of tho gardens where the deer was kept. Ho thought that^ citron, orange, aud aimiliar trees might bo planted there with advantage, Citron trees were now becoming a success in parts of New Zealand; and they might be obtained at Sydney. The Chairman said tho Committoo thought of planting it with apple trees; but they had uot de cided. Mr Pond thought the work of the society was not being carried out as it should be. He had frequently advocated the importation of trees, and plants; the gardens should bo Accliraitisation gardens in the true souse of the term. —The Chairman agreed with the remarks of Mr Pond, and had long desired to see the enrdens utilised more as a nursery for the propagation of new trees and plants.—Mr Palmer said he merely wanted to introduce the subject which might yet be carried out, but he would recommend that the trout experiment receivo the first attention of the Society.—Mr Hobbs mado a few remarks, and the matter dropped. TROUT.—Mr Bull said he was about to write to San Francisco, and would move that £25 bo voted for 5000 trout from San Francisco.—Mr Pond seconded, aud it was carried.

Accounts.—Tho currant accounts were passed. Natiuk Game.—The Chairman having introduced the Hat of birds constituting game enumerated in a list received from tho Colonial Secretary,—Mr Burtt moved, and Mr B. Ireland seconded, and it was carried, \" That the secretary, Mr Cheese man, be desired to communicate with the Colonial Secretary to the effect that the Society agreo with tho list, but that curlew be exempt from tho fifth schedule of the Act, tho season to remain the same."

BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED).

The half-yearly meeting of tho Bay of Island's Coal Company was held this after noon in the large room of the Insurance Buildings. There was a fair representation of shareholders, Mr J. C. Frith occupying the chair. The following report and balanco sheet were presented : — " The directors are'gratified at being in a position to state that the increased sales, referred to in the last report, have continued during tho six months just ended, the quantity sold-25,643 tons—showing a slight increase over the sales of the previous half-year. Looking to the extensive com petition experienced, they regard this fact as a further proof of (the value of Bay of Islands coal."

Special works at the Colliery havo been confined to extending the stone drift for water standage room, continuing the driving of the new dip, and prospecting in the old workings. The farmer work finished, the others are still being carried on. The whole of the railway extension is now in the hands of contractors. 'Ihe second section will be completed in a short time. The contractors for the third and final sec tion have made a vigorous commencement, and hope to have it finished—including the terminal wharf-in obout 12 months. In September last, the schooner Mariner was added to the plant of the Company, since which time she has been profitably em ployed iv freighting coal from the Colliery to the Company's hulk. The Colliery is being worked in a thorough Sitfsfactory manner, the appliances are im a position to cope with a larger demand, it necessary, and the absence of water has enabled the directors to continue the exploration of the field. The Directors reccommend that the sum of £1,000 be added to the Reserve Fund) which will then stand-as per Statement of Accounts —at £2,000); and that, from the balance available for division,— £2,280 8s 6d—a dividond for the half-year be' paid, at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum. The dividend will be payable at the Company's Offices, on and after the Bth February. Tne directors who retire by rotation are Messrs Russell and Williamson, and they, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. Two auditors will also have to bo re-elected for the current year.—For tho Directors, J. C. FiRTH, Chairman. Mr J. C. Firth in moving the adoption of the report (with the exception of the with drawal of Mr Russell's name, an omission which that gentleman had requested since the report was printed), congratulated the shareholders on the success of the year, the excellent reputation of the coal, and the prosperous future which the directors believed was in store tor the Compauy. The Hon. James Williamson seconded the motion, and in doing so said the im provements mado would enable the Com pany to send the coal cheaper and cleaner into tho Auckland market.

Mr. Peacock spoke of a visit he had recently made to the mine. The arrange ments there were most creditable to Mr. Moody the manager. /''The report was adopted and tho Hon. Mr Williamson was then re-elected a director. Messrs Batgcr and T. L. White were re-elected auditors.

It was resolved to pay the directors [£100 half-yearly for their services. A vote of thanks to the directors and officers brought the meeting to a close.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STaS, UttttHX. FEBR-AK- ,



Lost and Pound. OST FROM ONEHUNGA, One Grey Horse, marked A.P.1.; also, one Bay Mare, three white feet.small star on fore head, two collar marks. One Pound by returning same to W. Pike, Mount Smart. ' LOST, a Cattle Dog (black and white round neck)— Finder will receive 10s reward on leaving dog at Mrs McGarvey's, Manul.au Road, Parnelt. fcAOUND, a Brown and White Terrier __D Dog; If not owned within 21 hours, will be sold to pay expenses.—Apply to It. Sheddan, Cooper, Durham-street. FOOND, in Hnvelock-street, on Monday and Tuesday last, a Cockatoo and Victo rian Parrot.—The owner can have same by ap plying to Mr Brecn, Havelock-street, and pay ■ jngoxpen.ca.



TXrAffi-BB &NU WU-'J-M fcrf-nn W r. 6w Yetfr Adver .MetaeM eif IpW, Di* pery; Boots, &-., &C., vt-Ul be ftrafld in .h* _M column:, _th page,—W. H. D-mpler; _. WANTED, tt Good Barmaid ; refererice'St retjUired.-Apply at thia Q_Bco. | ANTED, a Generiil Sefvanf.—Apply to Mrs W. Qorrie, Upper U-__tfn-'gtreßt. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mi'B Howell, Remuera. "ANTED,- tt Man or Youth to Milk and Garden—Apply Mftsefleld'a Foundry. WANTED, a Housemaid j innst bo a good needlewoman.— Apply Stak Offlee. XNTJED, a General Servant.—Apply Swan Hotel. ANTED, a Girl about 16 for house work.— AppIySTAR Office. ANT¥D, _a General Servant.—Mrs Daffy, Robert Bnrnß' Hotßl, Union-street WANTED, by a respectable Uirl, age 18 a sitnatlon in a respectable small family; good references.— Apply " ■_.__„" Stab Office. ANTED, a smart boy to assist in Dinlng-room.-App]y Thames Dining rooms. ; _ WANTED, a thoroughly good general Servant-Apply to Mrs Hallett, Manu kau Road. Parnell. __. WANTED, tho Ladies to Know that I have a variety of Grenadine, lid the yard, or 3_d by the piece. Lots of other Frosh Bargains ; nartioulara soon.—W. H. Damplor. WANTED to Purchase, a Baker's Patent Mangle.—Apply, stating par tloulars, to C. La Roohe, Kyber Paßß Road. WANTED, Carpenter for a Small Job. —Apply to Robertson Bros., Upper Symonds-street. _____—— WANTED, good Laundress and Plain Cook. -Apply Mrs Pounds, Epsom. lioforo 1 or after 6, or Union Hank botoro 4. W rANTED, [Several Machinists and a VV Boy, for oloaning up.—«. Blaokand Co., Vlctorla-atreot Hast. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply at onoo to Mrs P. Moller, Cua tom-houae Hotel. Ac. TED. a Man, thoroughly conver sant with tho manufaoturo of pickles.— 800. Cozene, 27, Quoen-Btroot. „ ANTED, to Buy a Second-hand Cor not (cheap).—For addross apply Stab WHoo. .___ . WANTED, an Engagement as Steward ess.—Appl7 by letter to " Stewardess," 3tah Oillco. ANTED, a Kcspcctablo Girl to assist in housework; age 13 or 11,— Apply 3TAK Oflloo, . WANTED, an Unfurnished Room ncur Quoen-stroet, for a slnglo man.—Addross " H.R.0.," Star Oliio-. WANTED, to Sell Fivo Young Berk shire Boars; 21s each.—J. W. Carr & Bons, Cußtoni-housQ-streot West. WRANTED, for the Country, a Doraesti oatod Govorncsa, to teach two little girls. -Apply R. and R. Dudor, North Shore. ANTED, a Strong Boy, accustomed to tho butohorlng. Apply G. Hulme, Qucon-atroot. WANTED, a young Man used to Car pontor's toola.-AddreßS, Mr Porrall, Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. ANTED, a good Housemaid or Gonoral Servant for flrnt-olana Hotel at Waikato.—Apply Edward Lowia, Custom-houae itrect. WANTED to Sell, a First-class Young Horso, quiet and good ln any kind of -arncas; one ton weight trial will bo given if required.—Apply J. W. Primo. Grooer. Newton? WANTED," a Good Carter at onco ; must bo a BObor singlo man. None but in oxporioncod hand uood apply. — Goorgo Wllaon, Nolaon-stroet. WANTED, Two Apprentices to the I.rosa and Mantlo Making; cutting and lttiug taught.—Apply to Mrs Atkinson, oppoaito J. Kvltt'B, Qnnmakor, Upper Queen street. _ ANTED, by a Gentleman ot quiot habits, Board and Realdonco.—Apply >y lottor stating particulars to " X.P.Q.J.," Staii jfflce. WANTED, a Dairy of Good Butter and Bggs twice a wcok. Cash on dnliovory. -Apply to V. Winter. Grocer, Wolltngton trcot. WANTED an Apprentice to the Saddle and Harness Business; ono that has men usod to the trade proforred.—Apply to r. G. Peroy, Saddler, Durham-street. WANT__I7, Orders for Trousers to measuro, 13s Cd; Trousers and Vet, 53; Suit, 553. Marvollous value at Philllpß 8 dart, 170. Quoen-stroet. WANTED.— Ask' for Waito's Fruit Presorvlng Tins; and see you got them, lold by all Ironmongers, nnd at the Factory, 11. Walte. Wholesale Tinsmith, ANTED, a Young Man accustomed to horaoB; must be a good rider; profer nco glvon to ono with a knowlodgo of race ioraos.-Joaonli Banks, Meadow Bank Farm anuary 26,1881. WANTED to Rent, a Small Grass Farm, with dwollins. houao.—Addreßa •mhj^ai-tioj-hua to " T.R.G.," Star Ollieo. WANTED, a Situation by a Respect able Mlddlo-ogod Man. Has had ox lerlcnoo in storokooplng, baking, corn, flour. ,nd meal trades. Can tako a position of trust ,nd roßponslbllty. — Address, " J.L.," Star )llloo._ WANTED TO PURCHASE, within a convonient distance from Post Office, a -ood flvo or six roomed house.—Apply, stating mice, locality. Sec, io " X.L.." Star ufflce. WRANTED KNOWN, that you can Drosa woll for a small wookly payment ly going to Manroand Miillgan. t-oeadvertlso nent on front page. \\J ANTED immediately, tho Working V 1 or otherwiao Management of a Farm ly a ar.rong, enorgetlc young Man, of excellent labits, recently arrived from home; thoroughly inderatands farming in all Its branches; has lad Borne monthß' New Zealand oxpenence; .foroncea aa to ability and character.-Apply ly letter to " K„" Star Office. . ANTED KNOWN.—The cheapcßt place In Town to obtain a Metallic or 3r.BtlohairßKUSH-Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat, 3hoo, Plate, Dooanter, House, Banister, Carpet, Jcrub, Dust, Horse. Dandy, Water, Spoke, or -letalllo Kluo, or Paint BRUSH-Dressing "■ooket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mano Comb, is at "Jhaa. Goodeon's. 111, Queen-stoeet. V\f ANTE D KN U W N. The Auokland Timbor Company have on land aevoral Job Lots of Building Materials, •vhlch will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make •oom. Alao, all desorlptiona of Timber, Doors, Joshes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, Sec, at Lowoet Fricea, G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber n Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House 31ocks, Palings, Posts; Kails, and Firewood in heir Yard, Cußtom-house.Btreet Woat, opposite md ot Hobaon-Btreet N.8,-The inoreaaing lemand for White Pino has induced them to .trango for a constant supply. WANTED the Public to Select from a Large Stook of Meat. Mutton, 2_d [toast Beef, Id; Boiling Beef, 3d; Corned Beef, Id; Sausages, id; German Sausigeß, Cd; Lard, id; Corned Pork Bnd Pigs' Cheeks. —Goo. Hulme, Butcher, Queon street. WANTED KNOWN.-From 9 a.m, to 6 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m. on Satur lay, the original, inimitable, and most brilliant Illumination in Auckland, is to be seen at C. W. Soodson's, 111, Qucen-Btreot, tbo acoreditod Novelty DepOt. Trade motto: "Small profits md quick roturnß," or, " A nimblo Bir penco bettor than a slow shilling. —All goods ire marked in plain figures—London Offlco, 58, 3t_Mary_Axe. , W" ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timbor, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palinga and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, noar Dook, at tho oweet caßh prices. Tho timbor. being under cove is better than that purohaeed elsewhere WANTED KNOWN.—AII Local Man ufacturers aro kindly requested to Call at A. Mol.eofi's Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Storo, City Mart, 153, Queen-street (oppo site T. & S. Morrin, Ironmongers), in order that aotno arrangements nan bo mado by which their Goods can bo brought boforo tho Public. Also wanted, tho Public to call and Inspect the Goods now for Sale, all prices being marked in plain figures on each article. Open evory Saturday night till 9 p.m., in order to give the publio tho opportunity of purchasing or in- Bpecting any Goods they require. WANTED KNOWN.—Valentinbs 1 —Valentines in Hngland now asßume the form of Useful Gifts. To meet thisldemand C. W. GOODSON has imported a varied Aaaort mens of beautiful Goods suited for Valentine Presentations. They are displayed in the Valentine Show-room, where 5,555 New Ones from Id to 5a eaoh are arranged for inspeotion, They comprise the Latest Novelties in London and ore marvellously oheap. Marly purohasen will secure the choicest ones, and they will b< saved tho disappointment experienced by man. who came too late for Xmas Cards and found the best gone.-Call early at 111, Queen.Btreet. WANTED KNOWN,-31,000Beaut-ful Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id I eaoh; Handaomely-bound Scrap Albums, at la i each; Japanese Soraps (the few remaining onea), reduced to Id eaoh, exquisite for ladiea' fancy work ; round and oval Trays from Is each;, Japanese Sunshades (the fashionable Stove ornament), 2s eaoh; a Photographic Novelty. "The Man in Possession," la 6d; Childrenß Picture Cards and Booka in great variety; The Teachera' Oxford Bible, splendid typo with valuable information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Chinawaro at prices hitherto unknown In Auokland at 111, Quoen street—C. W. Goodson. WANTED KNOWN, - A Splendid Aaaortmont of Watches just received at C.W, Goodson's. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excollent time-Keepers, 25a; Ladles' aud Gents' Silvor Geneva, irom 30a; Key nnd Koyloss Gold Hunters, from £i to £12; French-Amerloan Clooks and Alarms, com prising : Kight-day and Keyleaa French, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Peopo'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Urate, Wheel, Banner, &0., &0., from 7s 6d, excollent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clooks for the Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold aud Silver Jewel lery; Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, In Brooches and Setß, Btuds, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, fee; Elephant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pocket Cutlery In great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvera from la Cd por pair; Pooket Knives, from 6d ; Sycamore Broad Platters, from 2s 6d; Knives, from la Gd; Butohers' Knlvas, from 8d; Scissors, from la; Silk Alpaca Umbrellßß, from 7s Gd; Gents' Long-loth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-: lington Sc3rfs, la lid; Boys' Kton CoUars, 6d Mozart Wrists, Id per pair; Tho Tom Thumt Printing PreEß, ot 7s Gd; Great Novelties ir Bull Dog Banks, Seo.. Sec, at Goodson's, 11! 1 Queen .tree., opdosito Tonka's Mart



Wanted. 1 \XT ANTED, Buyers for about 4 tons of *' Good Sound Corned Beef; oyer 501bs, y^ "- 25a per keg (guarantoed.)-G. m 'fans, -- "f- _ Htriifie, Queofl-sire-.. second „ iand Amentias fe'press *&. -® starts, pole, seats, &c. ? cußh_o__. ifl to«. order.-^A. Maekie, Royal Standard Cflmau eipd Spring Factory, Durham-street West, AueMand; W' "TAf TED Known, that J. Morrison, Aflphalter, hfla Removed to his New Yard, Custom-house-street West, between Hob son and Nelson-streets. ~ sphalting attended to on the shortest notice. Aloo, a Large Stock of Firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and reatl. ANTED KNOWN.-At C. W. Goodson's Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire: Envelopes, 2d per packet: a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fancy Note Paper, with Court Envelopes to matoh, Is per quire and packet; ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, in all borders, 6d per quire; Court Envelopes, 6d: Foreign Note, Is Gd per 5 quireß; Bnvolopes to match, 3d for 2o; Ruled Foolscap and Letter Paper, 9d; Blotting Paper, Is 6d per quire. Pasa and Account, Exerciae and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writing Desks, Despatch Caßes, Envelope Caseß and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id per bottle; Inkstandß in various styles; Pen-wipers, a great novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stamps for paper or linen stamping, beautiful types, Is and 2s; The Climax Dater, with fixed dates for 10 years and business address, 30s; the Auto matdn or Pencil Stamp, any addreas, 7s 6d.—111, Queen-street, opposite Tonks'sMart. i i -*—' Meetingt.. THE Members of the Auckland Club are reminded that the Annual Meeting will bo held at 4 p.m. To-morrow.—W. Flood, Secretary Auckland Club, February 7th, 1881, UCKLAND WORKING MEN'S CLUB. The Annual Meeting of Members will be held on MONDAY, February 14, at 8 p.m. Business: To receive the Balanoe-sheet and Auditors' Report, Election of Offlcors, Sec, Sec By order. W. LEPINK, Secretary. -<_22k8_§___-' T ICENSING NOTICE. The Quarterly Meeting of the Licensing Court for tho dlatriot of Coromandol will bo held at the Court-house, Coromandel, at 12 o'olook noon on TUESDAY, the Ist day of Maroh, 1881. J. B. GATLAND, Clerk of the Conrt. municipal Notices. ■<__gBS_gS& r-iTY OF AUCKLAND. Retaining Wall and Approaches to Dur ham-street. Tho City Council will receive Tenders until 1.30 of THURSDAY. 10th Instant, for Works as above, In termß of pian, jpocilloationa, and con ditions at tho office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen-street, The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tonders to be endorsed as abovo. p pmhjp& Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Fob. _, 1881. rjIIY OF AUCKLAND. WATER SUPPLY SERVICE MATERIALS. The City Council will receive. Tenders until ■1,30 of THURSDAY, February 10. for Suppllos aa above, ln terms of specifications and con ditions at this office. Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tonders to bo endorsed as above. P, A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clork's Office. Fobruary 2,1881. Tenders. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR ASPHALTING A PORTION OF QUEEN-STREET WHAEF. Harbour Board Office, Auokland, February 1,1881. Tenders will bo received at this office until TUESDAY, the Bth instant, at noon, for Asphal ting a portion of Queen-street Wharf, in terms of specifications to be scon at tho Engineer's 'lenders to bo ondorsod, "Tender for Asphalt ing Quoen-street Wharf.' ■ The lowost or any tender not necessarily accepted. ft & McKKNZIB> Chairman. pOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIO NOTICE. Tonders, addresaed to the Treasurer' of the Waltomata County Council, Shortland-street, Auckland, will be rccoived up to TUESDAY, the 15th instant, for Improving the Road nbiar Porter's Bosh, TITIRANGI DIBTRIOT. Specifications and conditions may be seen at the Council Office, Auokland, or at Mr Pughs residence, 'lltirangl. JOHN JAMKSi County Clerk. Auckland, February _, 1881. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned, until Noon of MONDAY, the llth instant, for tho Erection of New Laundry and Boiler House at the Whau Lanatio Aaylum. Tendersmuatbe addressed to the "Hon. the Minister for Publio Works," and marked, out side "Tender for Erection of Laundry and Boiler House at the Whau Lunatic Asylum." Plana, Speclflcationa, and Conditions at my Office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH. | Architect, m O BUILDERS. Tenders for Raißing a house in Pitt-street will be received at the Office of the Karangahape District Board, Newton, up to 7 p.m. on WKJJ NESDAY, 9th inst. Plan and Specification may be seen at my Office, 74, Queen-street. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E., Engineer to tho Board, TENDERS are Required for the Roofing of a dwelling-house in Albert-street with corrugated iron.—Application to bsmade to V. Fort, Bootmaker, Shortland-street. _ O CARPENTERS. — Tenders for oroction of Shop and DwelUng-houao in Parnftll, will be recioved until noon, February nth 1881.-Plans and Bpooiflcatlon can be Been at Mr Firth's, next to Buchanan's Monumental Yard, Wellesley-stroet West. -rp o B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received until MONDAY, noon, the 15th instant, for the Ereotion of a Residence at Onehunga. Plans, &c„ at No. 10, South British Insurance Building. 11. SSHtuu, Architeot. m~~O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, February 10, for the Erection ot CottaKoatDoVo^V NA°RD BARTLEY. Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of WED NESDAY. February 9, for the Ereotlon and Completion of a Wesleyan Church at New mMkot' EDWARD BARTLEY, Architeot. mO BUILDEES. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY.the 12th Instant, for tho Ereotion of a Villa Residence in Symonds-street. Plans, &c„ at our offices. ' ' __DW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. jmO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, the 12ch February, for the Erec tion and Completion of a Masonic Hall in PrinCeß-Street'WILLIAMH. SKINNER, Architect. BDara ana residence. ACuMFORTABLE BEDROOM to Lot, with board or partial board, in the neighbourhood of Wollington-street. — For address apply Star office. B~ OARD AND RESIDENCE.-Com. | f ortable Board and Residence may be had i at Mrs Johnson's, Seafleld, Kamp, Whangarei, quarter of an hour's walk from the Sodawater Springs. OARD AND RESIDENCE.-A Va canoy for three Gentlemen; comfortable home: terms moderate: Piano and Bath.— Woodbine Cottage, Grey-stroet. /GOVERNOR RROWNE HOTEL, ■OT ' HOBSON-STRHET. Board and Lodging 20s per week (single room) — __ 25s THE ROYAL MAIL. COACH between WAIUKU and PUKEKOHE* Leaves .Waiukuj: Leavee|Pokekohe: Monday ) Wednesday I v a>m . Same'days, 2.30 p.m. Saturday ) Saddle Houses on Hire. BROWN & P.A|R'K ER, Proprietors. I Waiuku Nov. 15,11880



To lies. TO LET, a Fourroomed-Cottage; bottom of Gundry-Btreot, Newton. Rent. 7a week. O LET, m Grace-street, Ponsonby, a new house of 6 rooms.-Apply next house above. r jnoT-ET, the Carlton Academy, Hobson- X street; suited for dancing, &c—Apply to "r Brearly, Butcher, Hobaon-atreet. j**. ""P. an Eight and a Five-roomed rmo Lb, "eniently aituated.—H. Part- I Hott_-.eo_.. "^ugs, Queen-street. ington, Stlohbury. Bnu. -onds-stteet, a rff.o LET in Upper Byu._ - - apio-odid JL Gentleman's Residence, 8 roomo, viow back and front; never failing supp.« water.—Apply to Robertson Prog.. Grocerg. O~LE-7Lease or for Sale, 31 Acres; 10 acrea cleared for plough. Houae, etablo, &o. (new); firewood. If let 12s 6d per week.— Apply this Office, TO LET, Oven, Bake-house and Pre" miaea, with all baker's requisites. There ia a email trade, which could be easily Improved —Enquire at flrat cottage in Mill's Lane, behind tho Town Clock. TO LET or For Sale, Four-roomed Cot tage and soullery with acre ground, situ ated close to Ellerslie Railway Station; rent £21 a-year. — Apply Campbell Bros., Onehunga Wharf; or, Mr fieynell's Store, KUeralie, EVONPORT, North Shore.—Excel lent Famfiy Residence to Let on Ist Maroh: also, to Let at once, two Four-roomed Cottages, detached.—Oliver Mays. p rr\u MERCHANTS AND OTHERS. FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS PREMIBES TO LET. Thoae Central Business Premises situates at cower of Vulcan Lano and High-street, now in the occupation of Mr T. H. HaTlfc Co. (who are moviDgj__to their new buildings on the Wharf). Building is in thorough good repair. Cellars lofty, dry, and rat proof. „ „ _ . . -Full particulars from D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 74, Uueen-street, For bale. A BARGAIN.—3 Large Allotments In the Township of Pokeno. close to main road, and near the Railway: quite level; price, ..lO.—Apply at the Star Office. Open for one week,_ FIREWOOD.— For Sale, First-class Ti" tree Firewood. 7e6d per ton, on board the cutter Elizabeth, alongside the Queen-street Wharf. BRICKS 1 BRICKS 1 BRICKS 1-First class Brioka, £2 3a per thousand, delivered any part of the town.—From Johnson s Bnok yard, Arch Hill, North Road. GOODS TO HAND.-Eight-day Clock, fancy, atriklng, 30s ; a lot of Violin Strings, axrlbell and gut, 6d eaoh. Watch Glasses, 6d eaoh.—Jas. Adams, Watchmaker, Victoria-street. IJ.OR SALE, at Whangarei, Shop and 7 DwoUing, with three large Allotments, known aa Christie's Store.-W. & J. Frater, Shortland-street. tJIOR SALK, Cheap, First-class Baker's } Business in Cambridge.-Apply to R. Lamb, Ngaruawehia. or to Hally Brothers, Oambrldge. FOR Immediate Sale, one of the best Building Sites in Ponsonby, comprising over 5 acrea; fenced and planted.—F. G. Bwington. __ J57.0R SALE (Cheap), a Six-roomed F Houae, in George-street, oif Ryle-street, baok of England-atreet, Ponsonby: freehold allotment, 40lt x 100 ft; splendid view of the harbour.—Apply on the premises. IT.OR SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a " well finished Houae and about acre garden, &c,; 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street; very good poaition, &c—D. F. Bvana. t" HOR SALE (a Bargain), Corner Allot -1 ment 10 x 203 feet, situated in Union, Napier, and Brunswick streets, with 1-roomed House and 7-roomed House (with workahop) erected thereon. This is a fine bußines3 stand. —For particulars apply B. Ramsbottom, on the premises, IJ.OR IMMEDIATE SALE (Cheap), Five J Good Cottages of 3 and 4 rooms each- Three In Nelson-street, and Two iv Alexandra street. Also, a good and very compact Farm of about 160 aores, principally ln grass. Stock and Implements, &0., at valuation If required.— Apply to John Soppat, Fort-3.rect, ijlOR LEASE -Premises in Lower Queen . street, vacant through tho death of the late Robert Hale. Havo been recently fitted up with every convenience for carrying on a large and profitable businesa. The stand ia ono of tho best in Auckland, and a moderate capital invested in the business would be certain of good returns. Ovens, range, gas stovo and fittings, in good working order and nearly new. —Apply to F. E. Compton, next door. IJ.OR SAIE-i-.Waterside Residence in P Campbellville, Ponsonby, near Shelly Bench Road, I acres ot Land, 7-roomed Houae, large Outbuildings, Fowlhouee, Bathjhouae on beach, Iron Tank, 5000 gallon Cement Tank. A noverjfailing atream of water. In close 1 proximity to the proposed wharf. Anopportu; nity of acquiring a large area of land with water frontage rarely met with in this locality. Price, £1050. Terms easy.—Apply to Leonard Kraft, Sarsfleld street, Ponsonby. _Pl ka CASH, balance at 71 per cent, two 3JS.OV Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin cipal street, close to Queen-street. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Vatle, House and Land Agent. Shortland-atreet. ■POO *,— Neat Cottage of 4 rooms, fitted with •w^tJ Cupboards, Oven, Stovo, 2 Tanks; also, new outhouse, 14 x 12, Ac and allotment 33 x ;20 minutes from Post Office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. /./•nn-Comfortable CITY RESIDENCE of 7 ___.ov tl rooms, bath-room, scullery, tanks, Sec, and garden 66 x 300, well slocked witn fruit trees.—s. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Short land-street j?ncA-DWELLING HOUSE, containing 10 3JOJ\J roomg, W ith verandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and Allotment 180 x 140: pleasantly situated on good volcanic soil.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. nn 17c— Pretty and Well-flniehed HOUSE of 5 £"-> I J rooms, with front and baok verandah, tank, waah-houae, &o„ and Allotment 35 x 200. An additional Allotment of the same size can be had, if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-street. p7 -1 aS PER ACRE.—Superior Farm of 200 X/t S.KJ acres (or 350 if desired): all well fenced and aubdivided; all in grass and turnips; good orchard; soli rioh loam; House of 5 rooms, See., Sec; conveniently situated in one of the best districts.—S. Vaile, Land and Houso Agent, Shortland-street nin n £1,000 -LittN? on Building Society 5-_..LU principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment jm O R S A L B. 300 Acres of Land in the County of Marsden, Pariah of Mareretu, being Lots 141,142, and 143. bounded by two rivers, viz., Kikowhiti and Mangonui; also, 22 Aores situated in the Pariah of Wikikie, Tauroaroa, Lot 102, in Mangapie. Also, a Freehold Allotment in Cook-street, Howiok, with a 9-room Houae, poseessing every convenience, erected thereon, bounded by Drake-street; fine sea view; healthy locality.— Apply for address this office. __ OHAKB S FOR SALE. The Undersigned offer for private sale :— 63 Bhares Union Sash and Door Company 20 Bhares Union Insurance Company 200 Shares Cororaacdol Steamboat Company. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. OUSI-IESS FOR SALE. Store and Dwelling, with Stock at valuation, near Port Albert. There are 7 acres of alluvial land adjoining, withl2s acres close to it. Such an opportunity to settle in such a rising plaoe seldom occurs,—Apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Custom-house-street. fjTO sT or cXc ePe rs. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. For Lease, with immediate possession, a Large New Store (with Dwelling Houae attached) in the centre ot the rising township of le Awa mutu, Waikato, now doing a good general A portion of the Btook oan be taken at a valuation, if required. , . ' The present proprietor retiring from business. For further particulars apply on tho premises, to R. D. L. DUFFUS; Or to WM. McARTHUR & CO., Auckland. miKI (PROPER) GOLDFIELD. Mes Mclstosh's Property. THE MATAWAI ESTATE, whioh is being every day more and more fully proved to be rich in GOLD BEARING REEFS, is still open for Lease for Gold Mining Purpoaeß.in Blocks or Claims of from three to five acres in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pounds per acre, to gether with one fortieth (2_%) royalty, and one forty-eighth paid up interest. The necessary documents will be drawn np by my Solicitors, and will contain suoh covenants and agreements aa may be required. Surveys of the different blocks or claims ap plied for will be made by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. MRS McINTOSH: T) U R E R O N i- D US T JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Are supplying Fine Bonedust of their 'own man v facture, guaranteed frco from any adulteration £8 10s por ton, sacks or bags included, at the Mills, freeman's Bay, or thoir Storo, No. 8 Lower Queen-street. Bones bought in an? quantities. October 25, 1880 , [ TTj UL L 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. Agenta for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiakey. IHULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, .Vine and Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri Gnm Stores, Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores Albert-Btreot.



Public Not_o_s. ] "DONSONBY HIGHWAY~DISTRICI\ NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the Ponaonby Highway Diatrict for the year 1881 is now open for inspec tion at the shop of Mr J, G. Henderson, Chemist, next to tho Ponsonby Hall, Poasocby. All objections thereto mttat be left a. the Ponsonby Hall aforeaaid on or beforo the 15th day of February next, addreased to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every euoh objection must be left at the office of the Ponsotaby District Board not lees than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. T. SEDDON EVANS, Chairman. Tannary 15,1881. Poiiflonby, - — ■■-- STRICT BOARD. ARCH MILL A**-. ~° ~ ,qt for Arch Take NOTioir.-ThiS Valuation _«.. <. now Hill Highway District for the year 183* ~ -~ Open for Inspection at Mclls' Store,- «n~- , North Road. All objections thoreto must U« left at Mells' Store 0- or before the 15th day of February, addresaod to the Aaseesment CoUrt, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the office of the Board, Cracroft-street. not less than seven days before tho next Bitting of thesaidCourt. THoMAg ABMSTRONQ> Secretary. January 17.1881. rr arang'ahape highway .IV DISTRICT; PUBLIO NOTICE. The Valuation List for the year 1881-2 is now open for inspection of Katepayera at the oince of the Board, York-atreet, Newton, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All objections thereto must be loft at the office of the Board, York-street, Newton, on or beforo the 15th day of Fobruary.addressed to the Assoasment Court, and a copy of every Buch objection muat be left at the aforesaid office not lesa than seven days before the next sitting of the said Conrt. THOS. HAVES, Clerk. 15th January, 188 L -VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, P. Herapath, Architect, begs to intimate to his patrona and the public generelly, that he bna removed to more commodloua Offices, over the Colonial Bank, Queen-street. R J. X 0 W E, GREBNGROCER. Begs to notify to hia friends and the general public that he has taken that shop lately in ths occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahape Rowe, Newton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good article, hopes to receive a fair patronage. Orders promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED. mHE ART OF QINGING. 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. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mußic, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction o£ muaic at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a fiwt-OIBSS programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasner, 210, Queen-street respectfully invitea the public of Auckland to Inspect his stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just Imported, amongst which will be found excel lent Portraita of the Australian Cricketers, and a correct repreaentation of tho Melbourne Exhi bition, 6d each. Alao. a nice variety of Lace und other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins. at Loweat Prices. Good stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods always on hand.—Note the ad dress. NOTICE.— Extraordinary Bargains for cash only, at the Parnell Tea and Coffee W arehouse, viz. —Salmon, from 9d; Jams, 7d ; Marmalade, 8d; Sperm Candles (full Weights), I0d: Patna Rice, 2_d; a few boxeß choice Tea [eft, will be sold at 18a to clear; English Pickles, SJdiper box, Refined Sugars, fromld.-W. S. Dollins, Grocer, Manukau Road, Parnell. LADIES ! If the Tea you are Buying does not suit you, pleaso try mine. I have i capital" Broken and Flavoury Tea." at 1b 8d; ny " Tea Extraordinary," at 2s, is what I style it; my "Family Mixture," at 2s 6d, is a real lousehold con8oler; while my " Very Rich peep Brown Tea," at 3a, embodies some of the finest 3hops of the season. The above are all FIRST 3ROP TEAS, and Cannot be surpassed at the prices. 450 boxes Choiceat Firßt Crop Tea; 250 aalf-cheats. ditto, own importation, and for any if which Small Dealers will be LIBERALLY lealtwith-FRHD. WHITEHEAD,India and China Tea Warehouse, Victoria-street. TERMS CASH. HINA GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, Ex 'Looh Urr,"Lady Jocelyn,' and 'Mar garet Galbraitb.' BEST j AND cheapest assortment In New Zealand. G. BROWNING, (LATE J. B, FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT AND PRIZE ASSOCIATION, 1880-1.- Notice. The financial year (fourth) of this Association terminates in a few days, and any Bubacriptions unpaid, or donations now tendered by friends and supporters, will bo moat thank fully received by the Secretary (W. Spragg), the Treasurer (S. Rout), or may be placed in the Receiving Box of the Association, at Messrs ChamptaToup & Cooper's, Stationers, Queen street, Auckland. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. DTNING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'a. 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. BEDROOM FURNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, Fnrnitnre Warehouse. 67. Queen-street. S"~PRING MATTRASSES, Hair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on Bale at T. Se H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. i __ A~USTRIAN BENT WOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and Amerioan Cane Chairs, at T. Se H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-Btreet. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. __. H. Cooke's, 67, Uneen-street. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT off Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. Se H. Cooke's 67, Queen-street. ■DIENOING! FENCING! FENCING I I can do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's tho proof: Best Hobarton Palling Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Kauri Palings, 455: Purlrl Posts, and Hobarton Bails, 44a; do Kauri, 31s: Wire Fenoe (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 255; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinds equally cheap. Tho materials and work of the best description. Large stock of Posta and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, fencer. Custom-house-street. miKI nOLDFIELI), j WHANGAPOUA ESTATE. This Property is now OPEN FOR LEASE FOR GOLD-MNING PURPOSES, On the following terms :— 1 CLAIMS to be Three Acres in extent. R E N T- For First Two Years -.. £210s per acre For Second Two Years -£4 per acre For Remaining Three Years.... £6 per aero Leases will be granted for 7 Years, and will contain a Purchasing Clause, to bo exercised at option of the Lessee within One Year from date of Lease. The Leases will be prepared by the Company's Solicitors, and will contain such Covenants and Conditions as they may deem necessary, and the Company undertake that the cost to Lessee for a .Lease shall not exceed Three Guineas, exclusive of Stamp and Registration Fees. The Surveys will be made by Company's Sur veyors, and the cost of any Survey for a Lease shall not exceed Five Guineas. C. A. HARRIS, JUN.. Manager N.Z. Timber Co. (Limited). ,i Auckland, Ith February, 1881.



I Publio Notioet, "^ i «_4__c-- " THISTLE HOTEL Consultation on Dunedin Cup. Unlimited number of Sub scribers of One Pound each, let Horse, 80 per cent,; 2nd Horse, 20 per cent.; 3rd Horse, lOJper cent. Starters and Non-Starters, each 20 per oent. (Divided). To be drawn about February 22,188 L—M. Gallagher. tt- i t c i i n 8' ■^ CELEBRATED JJLOOD csmplaints that intending Pnrc,-^fm7n ratnm Medicine have tad forced WmtMn *»MBirn tor their money »««!%S»-a^SK tion of his renowned toMctao, but X v v uu onening to contain sdltfe compound different, and of no merit Whatever. Qnd t^mselves heartlessly viot trosbleßt<)) above manner, and have «m*Azjz merftfaiatO' Mr HltchSM, who hereby cauWonsi^«nm Me] diapenKrsof meihctae andwar.TSt irom the error Of their/*«',«' C ractlsea.but; submit to such unfair and unjust £ ™l g -f ri g oar will in future Prosecute with the u^^ of the law any person found guuty ™^JSgg a PUBLIC NOTICE. Notice la hereby rim fl^gffSf £J the firm of J. C. Bhartod W&S&ttd* longer any authority to sell Hltcnens v-ii*-. brated Blood Restorer. NOTICE TO THS sToKAND DISTRESSED. N 8.-Any eick persons who hftWWfS*S?*H all in the vain hSpe of obtalnlM £«»*£*£. any wortbleaa compound sold in UMWuto the above celebrated Blood Re»»^ "ffij"< the_r informed that Mr Hitchen. willimdertakemeu cure even now.and wUI do so on weeiiu nnderstandlng of "No Core, no PAY. CAUTION TO BUYERS. When buying, ba sure you ask for HrrCH-N_ Blood Restorer. . CHALLENGE. I hereby Challsnge A. Bbett to w,_dfcs,3fetoh, distance 25 or 60 miles, for the sum of ««£»£ Arrangements to be made at P. Gieesons Hotel- W. L. WALSH. rpBE principal Bootmakers, Dressmakers, 1 and Tailors, have all their Machines Re paired by D. S. Chamberß, the London Sewing .Machine Maker. 5, Adams Arcade. Upper Queen-street. Needles for all machines, Id and ljd each. -. 7 mHE S.S. 'MANUKAU' jL-Cl_-«ask. I_ Will leave Onehunga for 43HKE^Wm£i«* WKDNJ.SDAY.9th yHra^gTinßtant at 2 p.m., instead of ■■-■^^■^ Tuesday, as advertised. A. CUNNINGHAM. Onehunga. OR WANGANCI (DIKECT).-The s.s. ' Wallabi' will leave the Wharf, Onehnnga This Day, at 6 p.m. For freight or passage apply to Alfred Barnes, Onehunga. -VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL Jjj Evening Class.-Puplls prepared for Civil Service and Law Examinations. __ GREYHOUND LIVERY AND BAIT STABLE. QUKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also. Good Saddle Horses and Buggies, Horses Broken to Saddle and Harneaa. A civil and experienced Groom in attendance. SAM YOUNG. Proprietor. CIITY FLOUR MILLS AND ' BISCUIT MANUFACIORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. Wa beg to advise you that our Prioes from this date are as under: Sacks. lOOlba. 501bs. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ 8. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. 5 0 0 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton ... 18 0 0 - - lOOlbs. SOlbs. lOOlbs. Case .... 2s 6d 2s Ska. Is We are youra truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. rj-.-_OK.NTO--), SMITH, AND FIRTH'S A PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. GOfe. Crown I.:and Flour £c. d. £s.d.£ c. d person 13 0 0 13 10 0 14 0 0 T.S.&F. Cantcikiury . _■ -lour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 .. •• Bran, per ton .. .. 510 0 .. ■• Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. fid. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bagr; saoks and bags not returnable, Terms: Cash. AITEMATA FLOUR MILLS PRICES CURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's, £ a. d. £a. d. £ s. d. Fine Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 H 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 - — Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per ton .. 910 0 — — The above prices include Bacits and bags. Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton j cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a large assortment of Fanoy Biscuits! Price List on application' TERMS. CASH. I offloo: Lower Qneen-street, Auckland. I Ist November, 1880. T „„_ rT ._.„ JOHN LAMB. G-azexite in Banlcruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. la the matter of " The Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1876," and the amendments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of Rudolph Phohl. of the City of Auck land, in New Zealand, Publloan, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a First Meeting of Creditors of the said Rudolph Prohl, held in the Building of tho Supreme Court-house, at Auckland, on MONDAY, the seventh day of February, 1881, at the hour of 11 o'olook in the forenoon, Thomas Macffarlane of Auokiaad, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy was elected Creditors' Trustee, and tho said Thomas Macffarlane has intimated to the Registrar, in I writing, his acceptance of the said Trusteeship. Dated at Auckland this 7th day February, 1881' G. W. BASLEY, I Deputy Registrar, WILLIAII THORITE, ;. '! | /. I 81, Queen-street, Solicitor for the Debtor. ' _ -i '- Auctions. TO-MORROw, Noon. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART .Fnrnitare Department), English-made Walnut Drawing-room Snito, in pompadour velvet: ditto, ditto, in silk damask: ditto, ditto, in light drab da ii,ask; Parlour and Dining-room Suites, cheffioneers. Leather and Damask Chairs, Couches, Cane Easy Chair. Large Mirror. Poles and Rings, Ladies Oak Dining Chairs, American Organ, 2 Pianos, Filter, Loo and Square Tables, Book Stand, Venetian Blinds, Matting, Lamps, Clockb, Pictures, Bedsteads, Mattraßses, Palli aeses. Spring Msttrasscs. Washstands (marble-top and others), uheats of Draw ers, Toilet Sets, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Wsrdrobe, Shower Bath, Stoves, Ovens, Mangle, Sewing Machines, Glass and Earthenware, Kitchen Utensils, &c; set Double Buggy Harness, Market Kits. Clothing, Boots, Watches. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. VINCENT-STREET. 11 o'clock. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from Mrs Cooper, to sell, at her residence, Vincent street, on the above date. THE WHOLE OF HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. WATCHES I WATCHES 1 WATCHER ! WATCHES ! WATCHES 1 WATCHES! JEWELLERY ! JEWELLERY I! JEWELLERY 1 JEWELLERY !! GABRIEL LEWIS' HAS received instructions to sell at his Store, on the above date, commencing at 11 o'clock, Qf| SILVER AND GOLD WATCHES «/ \J of various makers, to close accounts' Also, Gold So!"tares, Earrings, Brooches, -tiogs, Silver Goods Various. &C, &C, . &C. GABRIEL LEWIS Auctioneer. PAWNBRORER'S SALE.-A sale of Unredeemed Pledges will take place at Arthur's Mart on MONDAY next, Hth Feb ruary, at 11 o'clock. For particulars see "Herald" Wednesday, 9th, and Star, 10th February.—James Roe. Pawnbroker. t .. (Continued on Fourth Page.)