TELEGRAMS.

U, From Our Own Correspondent). GIiAHAMSTOWN, this day. tailings plant. The reduction of wages in the Moauatairi is expected to be resisted by the men. A new tailings plant is being erected on the beach by Climo Brothers. A DEBTOR'S MEETING, A meeting of the creditors of Dr Callan was held to-day. Liabilities £500, nsseis £50. The debtor expects £1000 from Ire land, Tho meeting was adjourned. COROMANDEL, this day. Councillor Smith has arrived from Mercury Bay to attend the Council meet- EARTHQUAKES. Earthquakes were experienced at Mercury Bay and Tairua about the same time as they were felt at Coromandel. WHITE V. HEAUN. Albert White has not yet heard from Hearn, of Wellington. He is practising every day, but is surprised at receiving no direct communication from the champion of the Empire city, as he will not recog nize the advertised couutor-challengc. TAUKANGA, this day. Tho Native Lands Court is now sitting at Gisborne and passed the Mauagatu block of 100,000 acres, and the Waipu block No. 2, 37,000 acres, both in this district, aud sold it to Robert Cooper, The Tauranga County Council yesterday passed a resolution to proceed to sell all absentee lands two years in arrears of rates. This will bring a largo area of good land into the market. Tho settlers are getting impatient at hearing nothing from the Public Works Department about the much needed lluruuui Bridge.

[PEB TRESS AS3OCUTION.]

WANGANUI, this day.

A fire broke out at Leslie's, plumber?, shop last night. The building aud con tents were much damaged. Insurance £150 on stock and tools iv the North British, and £200 on the building in the New Zealand.

The Supremo Court opened yesterday. Paul O'Chine, for larceny, was seutenced to eight months' hard labour ; William Minuers, larceny, to eighteen months' hard labour; F. Christie, larceny, and twelve months' hard labour.

The Grand Jury threw out a bill against Htill and his daughter, Christiua Goodrun, for alleged child murder, the medical evidenco not heing conclusive.

SUDDEN DEATH.

ASHBURTON, this day.

A man named Stalker dropped dead at a sale yesterday afternoon, Supposed cause ot death appoplexy.

DUNEDIN, thisday.

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held, to take into consideration a letter by Mackerras, on tho subject of direct steam communication with Great Britain. Mr Mackerras brought under the Cham ber's notice tho advisability of asking the Union S.S. Company to take slops for the introduction of such a class of boats as would meet the requirements of the times. A considerable amount of information was collected, chiefly bearing on the informa tion of soft goods linns, .and their desire to avail themselves of such a line was shown on the majority of imports and saving of interest would fully compensate for highftr rates, and the freight of tonnage by steamers. A sub-committee was appointed to wait on the directors of the Union Com pany to ascertain how far they deemed it practicable to establish a line.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

WELLINGTON, this day. ! AN Exocutiva meeting was held to-day at OoYernment house. The Governor pie-' sided, Messrs Atkinson, Oliver, Dick, and Johnston being present. The business •was purely routine. RECEPTION OF LADY GORDON. It is proposed to give Lady Gordon a reception on her arrival by a procession of yachts meeting her at the Heads and sail ing alongside the Hinemoa to the wharf.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"UN BALLO IN MASCIIKiIA."

Verdi's " Un Ballo in Maechera," or " The | Masquerade Ball," waa produced last night to a full house with the greatest success ; In f »ct the Simonsens in their representa tion of Italian opera appear 10 improve upon acquaintance, or perhaps they reserve their strongest pieces for the last. What ever the reason, one thing is certain, that the operatic performance given last night lias proved the most effective and generally successful of tho season. The audience fully recognised its merits, and gave cordial and frequent expression to their approba tion. This is all the more notable when it is remembered that the music of "Un Ballo" is comparatively strange to the large proportion even of musical amateurs, while, unlike other more popular operas, it is not replete with those "taking" airs that so readily pass into currency. The music is grand and elaborate, and the orchestration plays a very conspicuous part in the ensemble. Still it is by no means deficient in those tune ful cbarms which most readily fascinate the ordinary ear and are too apt to be accepted as the only gage of merit. The cast last night was as follows :-Adelia, Madame Fanny Simonsen; Ulrica, Miss Carry Godfrey ; Kiccordo, Signor Paladini; Edgardo, Miss Martina Simonsen; Renato. Signor Luisetti; Samueli, Signor Riccardi; Toinaso, Mr Ernest fct. Clair; Silveno, Mi Weatworth; 11 Priino Guidiee, Mr J. Cram ; S«rvo, Mr Bellair. Madame Simouscn's Adelia.. Miss Martiua Simonsen's Kdgardo, and Signor Paladini's Riocardo, were impersonations of a very complete character, while their Binging was marked by great excellence. Madame Simorjaen sang the beautiiul music which iell to her share with an effect and a sweet ness which she sustained from beginning to end, while in several passages she fairly Burpa9sed herself. Miss Martina Simon- Ben, happy though her portraitures have been, appeared to greater advantage last night than we had previously seen her, and in two particular numbers her vocal cxecU' tion was so agreeable, and at the same time bo finished, that each was loudly and enthusiastically encored. These were the air in the first act and that in the filth act. The trills and runs were taken with con summate ease, and the effect waa materially enhanced by the self-possessed and capti vating manner of the young artiste. In tho concerted passages also her voice was heard with pleasure. Siguor Paladini both pl»yed and sang capitally. He gave the air at the opening of the first act felicitously, and the impression which it produced waa deepened by his rendering of the more involved and rapid vocalisation in the second act, while tho duot with Edgardo (Miss Martina Simonsen) which_ follow?, ■was promptly encored. The air in the second aot, and his parts in the duet with Adelia (Madame Simonsen) and the trio with Adelia and Renato (Signor Luisetti) werejivery sweetly sung, while the finale to the last act was carried out with such dramatic effect that a shower of bouquets interrupted the descent of the curtain. Signor Riccardi played with all the aplomb and success of an ex perienced professional, while his singing was, aB it ever is, really admirable. In the air and chorus which ends the third act he scored " a very palpable hit," and the re sult was his recall with that of Madame Simonten, Signor Luisetti and Mr St Clair. Signor Luisetti made a goodjßonato, and|be sang the muaic allotted him con amore. His least successful efforts were the recita tive " Eri tv," and the mournful air "Oh dolchezze," but still they were by no means ineffective. Miss Godfrey is entitled to a word of commendation for her Ulrica. It was a spirited representation. Her singing was also good, and in the recall which fol lowed the execution of thetrio withßiccardo and Adelia, she was a full participant in the honours. Mr St. Clair's Tomaso was highly satisfactory. The opera, as we have casually observed, calls for most efficient instrumentation, and that it received last night. The execution of the orchestra was one of the features of the performance. " Der Freischutz," I with ample spectacular accessories, is announced for presentation to-night.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

A MAN named Michael Henry Swensou has been found dead on the Arcadia Road, near Murchison, Victoria, with hia skull smashed in. A large pine stick was found close by covered with blood. The police with black trackers, are in search. The property at the corner of Elizaboth etreet and Collins-street, Melbourue, upon which the Clarence Hotel is situated, was oH'ercd for sale to-day, and bought in at £050 per foot. The New Zealand Star Dramatic Com pany of which Mr J. B. Steele is a mem ber, at the Victoria Theatre, have had crowded houses.

Applications are being called for in London for a Professor of Agriculture for South Australia, at a salary of £800 per annum.

In connection with the recent caso in which a woman wiujjdaid to have shot herself with a revolver, while ot unsound mind, in Melbourue, and the Coronei'a jury endorsed the statement, fresh facts poiut to the c:isc being one of deliberate murder, and the matter is being investi gated. A sale of yearling colta and (illics was held at Handwick. The highest prices given were—l2os guineas, by Mr A. A. Dangar, tor a hay colt by Ynttendon, out of Lady Chester —the dam of Chester and many other celebrated horses; and 1001 guiueas was accepted for a brown lilly a sister to Grand Flaneur, Mr W. A. Lour being the purchaser. The Fernhill year lings having been disposed of, the young steis of 'J'ocal were submitted to auction, but the prices realised wers not up to ex pectations ; but a grey colt, a brother to Spiuningdnle, foaled in November, 1879, found a purchaser in Mr W. Long, who secured tho sou of Sappho for 1450 guineas. Hurricane at Franklin Harbour. The correspondent of the " Port Augusta Dispatch," writing from Franklin Harbour on the 26' th ultimo, says :—" A most fright ful hurricane passed over here on the 23rd, the like of which has never been known here since tho first settlement of tho placo by whitfl men. Trees were uprooted in many places, and those standing had a good deal of their leaves stripped oil' by the hail stone?, which were as Luge as marbles. Nearly four inches of rain fell be tween 2.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. One farm house, that of Mr A. Russell, had its roof completely taken oil', and some of the iron carried fully half a mile. The men working in the field wore obliged to lay down and cover up their faces and arms to prevent being bruised by the hailstones. Mr Russell, who hud started that morning in company with two men and a team for a lank of water, was caught by the storm on his return journey, and after emptying the tank, they proceeded onwards, but had not gone far before they had to leave the empty waggon struck up to the bed, and take the horses on without it. They hud not gone far before they came to the Ullibidnie Creek, which they had to cros3, and which was running four feet deep and 30 yards wide, with a powerful current. As they were drenched to the skin and shivering with cold under a pelting rain, the task of waiting for the tide to fall was rather a painful one, and after waiting some time in this situation without seeing auy difference in the tide Mr .Russell attempted to cross, and after several trials at leugth succeeded in breasting it on horseback. Another of the patty followed and arrived in safety; but the third who allowed his horse to go too much with the stream, got entangled in some ti-tree, and tho animal, struggling to get clear, got his hind legs so bogged that he reared and threw his rider into the torrent, but he, fortunately had the presence of mind to hold on to the reins, which, probably saved his life and tiie horse, being thuslightcned of its burdcu. got clear, and drew its rider, who was holding oa fist by the traces and iciua, in safety to the shore. Being now all on the right side of the creek, they proceeded honic w.ird, but arrived there only in time to find tho dwelling roofless and a foot deep in water. It being now night they were obliged for some hours to share the ordinary fate of shipwrecked mariners. Some were rather scared with the storm, and one man in particular bc^an to think seiiou>ly of Mother Slupton and the end of all things. But it is strange to say that the storm was not s;oieral, for it only took a strip of a few miles wide, out side of which the rain was not very heavy ; but in the line it went it bore down all opposition.

Perilous Voyage of a Barque.

Capt&lu Grange, of tbeDoon, barque, has favoured the Brisbane " Daily Ob<eiver" with the following report of his departure from, aud return to, Moretou Bay : —

'• The Doou left Brisbane Bar on 2nd April, at 6 a.m. ; passed Cape Moreton at noon, aud bore S.S.W. ; strong S.S.E. winds, which continued for two days; on the 4th the weather was unsettled and squally,l>aromcter3o"ls ; at G p.m. the wind increased, but no appearance of very bad weather; on the moruing of the sih the wind increased, with raiu, and at 6 a in,, barometer 2955, and falling fast; reduced s;iil to lower maiutopsail, fore-topmast stay sail, aud mizen staysail; at 9 a.m. to>k in maiutopsail, barometer 29 56', and in a short time after tho foretopmast staysail and raizen staysails blew away, wind S. E. At noon, latitude 22deg. S, longitude IGOdeg. E., a heavy sea (the storm wave) threw the ship on her beam ends, the lee side of the deck under water; cut away the masts. In about an hour afterwards the centre of the hurricane passed over v*, barometer 28'S4 ; the sun was seen through a haze ; the rain, which had been incessant and heavy, ceased, and for half-an-hour, or so there was little wind, almost a calm. A great many birda sought Eheltcr on board, and we had time to get clear of come wreck, after which the wind from the S. W. blew terrifically, with heavy rain ; and a heavier sea spray which was blinding ; this fortunately lasted about two hours, which the barometer rose rapidly ; at 4.30. it vibrated between 2950 and 29• 40 ; G p.m. hurri cane passed away leaving a heavy sea, On the 6th and 7th, rigged jury-masts and ar rived off Cape Moieton on tho morning of the 14th, was towed by the James Patersou from Cape Moreton to the Pilot Station, and arrived at Brisbane bar at 7 p.m."

A.J.C. Autumn Meeting.

The Sydney Cup, a handicap aweepstako of 20 soys. each, 5 forfeit, or 1 forfeit if declared by Tuesday, 22ud March, 1881,

with 50030v5. added. 2 miles. Mr W. Branch's br c Progress, Bst. 21bs. (T. Hales) ... 1 Mr J. Ashworth's br h Strathearn, 7st. 211)8. (Wlllianißon) 2 Mr W. A. Long's b h Wandering Jew, Gst. 71b3., including 71bs. penalty, (St. Albans) 3 Mr J. Morrison's br h Wellington, Bst. 12lbs. (Yeomans) 0 Also ran : Black Swan, Hesperian, The Pontiff, Canary, Richmond, Braidwood, Barber, Orient, Major, Cynic, Templar, and Gunild. i Hotting :2to 1 v. Progress, 4 to 1 each v. Barber and the Wandering Jew, 6 to 1 v. Hesperian, Bto 1 v. Wellington, 10 to 1 v. The Pontiff, 22 to 1 v. Richmond, 15 to 1 each v. Gtmitd, Canary, and Major, 20 to 1 each v. Black Swan, Strathearn, and Briar wood, 33 to 1 v. Cynic, 50 to 1 v. Tem plar. The start was a good one, the colours of Itichmond, Orient, Hesperian, and Canary showiug at the head of affairs, and, as soon as they settled to work, Hesperian went to the front, and led Orient and and Richmond a length up the bill, Canary half a, length away and pulling hard ; Canary then took up the running, aud, when pawinj? the trainer's stand, had a length aud a half ad vantage of Orient, who was closely followed by Hesperian and a clustered lot, the last beingßraidwood, Richmond, and Strathearn, Templar, on the outside, then made a bit of a lun, and turned into the straight within a neck of Canary, the Wandering Jew next —against the rails, with Orient in the centre, and followed Dy [Black Swan, Major, and Progress. Something now ap per.red to happen to Tho Wandering Jew, for he left the rails and attempted to come up on the outside of his horses. Canary led Hesperian half a length past the stand, and a length from the chfstnut came Orient and Black Swan, attended by Major and Templar, and a couple of lengths from tho latter could be seen The Pontiff and Guoild, followed by The Wandering Jew, Progressand Wellington. Theothcrspretty close together, with Cynic and Strathearu last. Hespeiian joined Canary at the tan crossing, and the pair rattled past Cutts' on terms, half a length in front of Tho Wander ing Jew, whose immediate followers were Barber, The Pontiff, Gunild, and Black Swan, who were clear of Braidwood, Pro gress, and Wellington. Templar now retired, and Barber began to forge his way through his horses. Canary and Hesperian led up the hill, and Progress, on the outside, begau to show a prominent front. When tho hill was topped Progress aud Welling ton bad disposed of Black Swan, Braid wood, The Pontiff, Gunild, and Orient, and The Wandering Jew ; disappeared into tho ruck. Canary and Hesperian led Progress and Wellington

round the bend : and, after the St. Leger winner, could be seen Barber and Strathearn, who, with Richmond at his side, was coming very fast. Heie the Wandering Jew began to join the leaders, and Hesperian, who was racing Canary for the lead, began to falter. Canary, in sad trouble, turned into the straight with a slight advantage of Hesperian who cried enough, and Progress, running up on the outside, cut Canaiy down, and drawing away from Wellington, was clear of his field at the distance, and the race waa over. Strathearn, Richmond, Wellington, aud the Waudering Jew, who were in a cluster, then clostd up, and a great lace for places ensued, Strathearn beating The Wandering Jew by lialf-a -length for second honours. Richmond, on the outside, was defeated by a short head for third place, and, a lit ad from him, came Wellington. Canary was a length' from Wellington, aud then followed Barber, Uraidwood, Black Swan, The Pontiff, Gunild, Hesperian, Orient, Cynic, Major, and Templar. Time : 3 minutos 3G 8-10 seconds.

Murders at Brooker Island.

A Cooktown telegram states that a boat has returned from Lizard Island, and reports the arrival there of tho schooner Annie, from Louisiade Archipelago and Kerepuna, New Guinea—all well. Captain Frier recovered theskullsof Purdie, M'fcae Captain Foreman, and others, of the Aunie Book's party, who were murdered at Honker Island. Tho Kerapuoa natives assembled In immense uuiubcrs, and asuumcdja threat ening attitude. Captain Gricr abandoned the intention of landing agaiust over whelming numbers, and consequently he has no intelligence of the European mis sionaries. The whole district around Kola aud Keepuna is in a very disturbed state,

The Charge of Rev. Strong.

The Committee in the case of the Key, V. Strong made their report to-day. They consider that the article written by Mr Strong for the Melbourne "(Review " is in volved in so mucli ambiguity that it is dilli ciilt ty unperntiiud what tho author moans. The Committee did not lind that Mr Strong gave auy opinion oi his own which could be construed as offensive to the Confession of Faitli, but found that the article itself was opposed to tho Con fession and the Standard of the Church, They further consider that the article com plained of tends to ignore the miraculous facts of tho Gospel, that its tendency is inconsistent with the infallible truth and divino authority of Scripture, and that its drift seems to lead to the conclusion that tlnre is no delinito doctriue as to the Atoue> ment. Mr Strong is to be given an oppor tunity to reply. Notice of motion has been given in the Presbytery that all proba tioners and ministers, on being inducted, shall sign a formula agreeable to the West minster Confessiou ; and it is proposed to make this retrospective"

THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS LABOUR TRAFFIC.

BamON de Miklouho-Maclay has addressed the following letter to Commodore Wilson:— " Melbourne, April B,IBSI

'i s srj —The constant recurrences in the daily papers of paragraphs relative to the murders and massacres in the South Sea Islands, aud the review of my own cx perieuce of ssven years of life spent amongst the aboriginals of dill'erent islands in the Pacilic, impel me to express my opinion on this matter, and to direct attention to some special points connected therewith. " That the exportation of slaves (for it is only right to give the transaction its proper name) to New Culedonia, Fiji, Samoa, Queensland, and other countries, by kid napping and carrying away the natives under cover of false statements nud lying promises, still goes on to a very large extent I oiu prepared to aver aud support by facts. The conduct of many whites towards the aboriginals of the South Sea Islands is in no way justifiable, and of the truth of this I hitve many instances at ray command, and I am not surprised that reprisals ou the part of the natives take place. Impartial observation of the South Sea [slauders teaches that tliey aro assuredly not more cruol and moro rovengeful than tlio whites (skij.pcrs and trailer;-) -who vi-it them, and that they know how to value and understand just and equitable treatment. Cases occur in which the natives kill the whites, simply for the sake of killing, but such deplorable abnormalities are not coullued (o the blicks alone ; besides the apparent wanton char acter of jthe massacres depends not un frsquently simply ou the dilliculty of ascer tainiug the causes and dctatl ot ihe trail saatiou. Ignorauce of the customs aud language of the blacks makes it uifllcult for the whites to mul out tlic rights of the matter.

It is certain that, so long as such institu tions as kidnapping, slado I rave, and slavery arc suffered, or eveu sanctioned by tho Government (under the name of free labour trade), aud shameless spoliation which goes by tho name of 'trading,' coi: tidues iv the islands, these results—the massacres—will constantly occur. "The lent that the blacks have a right tc expect from the civilised races is, ucitlicr pity nor sympathy, but justice, and this I feel confident cau be given them; but it is to be hoped that the Imperial Go vernment will never permit skippers and traders taking the law into their own hands, and, under the pretence of doing justice, further their own personal iutercsts and trading schemes. " It would be desirable if an international understanding upon this subject could be speedily brought about, for the criminal actions of skippers not sailing under the British Hag are at present removed from the jurisdiction of the High Commissioners of the Western Pacific and notico of our Udtish men-of-war.

" 1 am aware that I |am stating nothing new, but, as my position iv the South Seas (luring nearly 11 years was that of an im partial observer, ever anxious to find out the truth, and see tilings in their proper light without prejudice to race, profession, or trade. I pen these remarks as a duty towards mankind, and add that I shall feel it a great hen >•>>• to pi <?- >uy knowledge of the state of affairs in tho South Sea Islands at your disposal.—l have, &a, >1" N.—DE MIKLOU'IO-MACLA.Y. "To the Commodore of tlje AustraJiau Naval Station, &c..] &c."

GAS SUPPLY.

(To the Kditor.)

Sill, —Referring to a letter in your last Saturday's is?uc iv reference to the assumed inaction of the Corporation iv not establish ing a gas supply, it is only due to the Coun cil to state that it waa originally at their instance the powers to erect, supply, or pur chase gas works, was inserted in rhe Muni cipal '.'orporations Act, 1875, but a clause was afterwards inserted (1 think in the Upper House) to the ellect that no corpora tion should have power to erect gas works in any town in which a company was already established with a special act of the legislature.—Yours, &c, PUBLICUS.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

APBIL2C. 1881. Bank of N.Z.—Buyers, £22 2s Gd National Bank—Buyers, G6s 6d; Bollors, 67s Cd Colonial Bank—46* N.Z. Insuranco—7oß; buyers, 698 S.B. Insurance—Sellers, 52a National Ineuranco—Sellers, 29s Union Insurance—Buyers, 21s Colonial Insurance— Sellers, 12a Cd Auckland Has—Buyora, £1010s; sellers, £10 15s Union Sash ond Door Co.—Sellers, £5 17s 6d N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, £5 12 Od Accident Inenranoc—Buyers, 3s 3d Kompthorno, Prossor, & Co.—2ls; sellers, 22s Alburnia—Buyerß, 29s 6d; sollors, 30s JCurunui Hill—Buyors, 7a Golden Crown—l3s 6d ; buyers, 13a Tokatea—Buyers, 7s Cd; sellers, 8a Cd Succobs—Hellers, Is 8d O olden Calf—Buyers 4s 6d Bismarck—Sellers, 8s JOSKPH NEWMAN Chairman.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 26



Unreasonable I—Our dairyman (in dis may)—'£re's the pump froze up now 1 And yet if milk rises a 'a'penny a quart, Bri'sh public grumbles.



To the Editor : Sir, —Is there no law to compel consignees of goods to pass cutries within a reasonable time of arrival of the ship ? Here the Loch Dec has arrived and I cannot obtain my cargo until other con signees have passed enlries. Surely this is very hard upon those who have agreed to dispose of theirgoods.—lam, &c,INQUIRER. [The ship can land and store the goods, and this course ought to be adopted when consignees neglect to take the very simple step necessary to facilitate a tepeedy dis charge. -Ed. E.S.] The prettiest Rocking Chair tor any class of room ia that known as the Austrian Bent Wood. This stylo of furnltnre is well adapted for thia climate. It is light-looking and yet very strong; it is enitable for either sitting, dining or drawing-room. Garlick and Cranwell were tho first to introduce it to the Auckland public, and i hey have now a large assortment at lower prices than when first offered for sale just landed ex Oxford and previous shipments in Black and Walnut principally. Arm and Side Chuirs, Ladies' and Gents' Kocldng Chairs, Shop and Piano High Chuirs. Childreps'Tablo Chairs, Cbildrens' Low and Arm Chaiw, Settees, eto. Our stock of Hou»o Furnituro and Catpots is well worth inspecting. Now-comers especially should visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents and thoae about to marry will bo aided by con sulting our Hook Catalogue, and will find in our Stock Buch a variety that will enable them to furnish their house in a few hours, and at the cheapest rates. Five per cent, discount is allowed for all cash payments on furnishing ordors. Note the addross—City. Hall Arcade, Queen-street, a uokland—Garlick and Cranwell, Vroprletors.-ADVT.



V/antea. WANTED KNOWN, Dampicr has another Fresh Advertisement of Won derful Bargains, 4th page, m-xt the auctions. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Masonic HoM. Princes-street. Good referencea required. , ANTED, good Tailors and Tuilorcsses. Apply to J. S. Cobley, Shortland-streot. \V_NTKD, one or two Boarders for VT Apartment-) in Seafiold Viow. Terms (including washingl, £1 per week.—Address fa. I ijpilsbury, Soafiold Viow, Auckland. W~ANTEL)7a K°°'l Housemaid.—Apply at once Occidental Hotel. ANTED.anActivejutclligcnt Younß Man as Hotol VVaitor.-Apply after ten a.m. to-morrow to J. F, Stewart, High-street mid Vulcan Lane. aInTED, a Kitchen Mau.—Apply at tho Auckland Hotel. ANTED, a Housemaid for hotel at Coromundol. — Apply Pacific Hotol, Quoon-ntreet. ANTED, a Carpenter.-Apply Dr. Kindor'B Houee, Arnoy Road. Rcmuern. WANTED, a KespecUiblo Girl about 17 accustomed to children.—Mrs Palmer, Cookstrtot, fourth houso below Christian Mooting House. ANTED, a fcHroug Lad for errands and Renoral work.-Ai>ply to T. K. Kvuna, Grocer, Vlotorla-Btroet VV cat. ANTED, Pick and Shovel Men.— Apply on tho works, Upper Queon-atrout. ANTED, by a strong middle-aged woman, Washing by tlio Day, or tho Cleaning of Olllcps, or tho Charge of v Baby.- Hannulord'B Uogiatry. \J_? ANTED, a tidy, re?_H'cUblo Girl.— TV Apply to Mrs McKwiu, Princoß-fltroot. VfeTANTED to Buy, Kauri Palings and Vv Hoart of Kauri Kailn. -3. White, Fencer, Custom-house-alreot. ■\T7AIWKD7IW~Iroucr.— Apply t0 V V 'J'aranaki Dyo Works, WakoUeid-stroot, AJNTKD, a Message Boy.—Apply Juinoß__jslio,_ParneU J ANTED, two or three Apprentices to the Oonerul Machino work, Dress making, Sec—J. lloapo, Draper. &o. ANT_i.>, !i General Servant; must bo a good cook and laundress.—Apply, with reference, to Mrs. Uoiinott, Kavonsbouruo, Uupor ayinondo-strout. ANTeTTTo .Sell (cheap), v Good Keroaino CookinK Stove ; aleo a second iuuul Ijiwu Mower, Williams' muko.—Apply Daley. UowliiiK Green, Orafton Itoad. ANT KD, Tenders for Hutulrinu and Painting. — Now School, neur York Hotel, Nowton. . ANTED, Tenders for JJuilding about KO Chains of Kouuli Stono Wall at per chain.—Thomas Barnes Mount Itosklll Itoad, \\7 ANTED KNOWN, tho remaining Cd T T and 3d OloOKruph Album Scraps are all reduced to Id each picture l*ook at the beau tiful Japanese Anlnnaodssars displayed at 111, Queeu-atrool, and llrandon House, Parnoll. \\J ANTED, lenders tor the Erection of V V about 13 chains of Hone Fencing at I'curoßO.-James MoKoimio Smith, Lorne-atrcirt, VTTANTED KNOWN, that you can Vy Drosa well for a small wookly payment by going to Muuro and AlilliKan. *oo advertlso mont on front page. \\fANTED, .Situations tor Housemaid's, YY General Servants, and Nursemaids— Apply Mrs Itouwlok's IU Kintry OOlce. two doors bolow tho Provincial lioardiug Houso, Snort lanil-strcot. TjfTANTED, to Let a New Three- TV roomed Verandah CottaKO; water laid Rnd colonial oven.—Apuly to Mrs Walker, UuaßOll-stroot, Grout Norlti Koad. ANTED to Purchase, in the suburbs Of Auckland, a Ucntloinan's ftonidonce, with largo freehold; must bo cheap.-Goorgo Fraaor, ljnnd and investment ARCncy, No. 0, South British Buildings. WANTED KNOWN, tliatProfesß(>rF, (). Cnilllau will opon an Klomcntsry Singing Class in tho ante-room at tho back of St. Jutuoit' Hull, WelliiiKlon-gtroot, on Tuesday, 3rd May. at half-past seven p.m. Hub3cription : Ijidiiw, Ci; Gentloinou, 10s 0;l por quarter, puy ublo In »dvanco__ YTITANTED KNOWN.—For Sale, the V T Cutter-Yacht' Kdkh.' half-docked, with punt, bsllb, oar.s, aud moorinuß complete.—For prico apply to John Knuia, Pai noil Itiso. \\J ANTlib.to Lease, in a Rood thnrnnqh" V V faro, suliablo Promises for a Drapery Busineiß —Address, " Draper," Star onto. ANTED, you to sec the magnificent stock of New Tics. Now Hats, Now Shirts, and Now Hosiery ja»t opened at tho New Zealand (Uothiug Factory. WANTED KNOWN.—the Wondorfol Davis' Vertical-food lowing Muchino tool:: tho only (Irst prizo at Sydnny and ilel bourno over all exhibitors.—W. ('■ Denni'p. \l7 ANTED to Purchase, several »ood V T Henidences in tho suburbs, with from 5 to '20 acres attached : also, similar properties without rosidi-inH".—Oeor«o Fraser, ljund and investment Agency, No. (i, t'ouili British liuild ipKU- _ , \*^ ANTED, n General Servant; one V T Rccutomo'l to washing and ironltik' and general bouie-work.—Apjily to 3lr«j Porclval, tjreen Luno. _ •_ Y^ANTEiT'KNOWN, the Wonderful V! Davis'Sowing Machine can bo scon nt work ovcry day, tuid Saturday iiiklils, at (J. W T ANTED.—Wanted, to Sell, very V V cheap: About 2.0C0 drzen Oranges. Largo Oranges, 8d nor dozyn : Hmall OranKca, 12 for Gd ; 6 dozen Large Oranges for 3s 61; 6 lozen Small OrauKeH for 2s Gd. i'leaso to bring pour own bags, and bo In time. Best Fresh Uutter, Is Id lb, i lbs for 4s.—H. Walts, I'itt atroet. No*- in tho tiino to buy chonp Oran«c__ VV ANTED, every Reader of the STAR YT to bco our Advertisement ou tho fourth [>o#o.—John l.opporjfc Sonn. WANTED, to give aw.iy Trousers. Kverr person ordoring a Suit for 55a or upwards will rocoivo a present of a pair of rroußurs.—J. D. Phillips, Tuilor, 170 ljuoeu atrcct. \\T ANTED, two Respectable Apprcn- V V tiofs to tho l)re«8 *nd Habit-making : a thorough knowledge of tho business imparted t>y a competent insiructress.—Apply Mrs Atkin son, opposite Hvitt'd, Gunsmith, Upper Quecn jtroet. VVrANTED, Tenders for Building V V Stables and Out-houses at tha Whan. LiU FRIDAY, 28th. Plans and Specifications at No. 2 Cotolo Villa, Kdcn 'J'orraco. Lowest or my tender not nocosjarily acceptod. ANTED KNOWN, a 300-gallon Copper Boiler for S»lo, choap.-Clark „ Glano, Fort-Btroot. AI^TED KNOW IN. — Ihe New Winter etock la row Opened Out at iho Sow Zealand Clothing Factory. Tho variety ia larger than u«ual, and tho tfiltinu and Quality much superior to any other goods ollerod to tho public. \\T A N TE D KN O WN.-As regards V ? Dampier's Pianoforte MUSIC I MUSIC ! MUSIC 1 Monsieur Cailllau, tho oelebratod musi-al crlliquo, whoso Judgment as such no diic in Auckland h»B jot gainsaid, huß been a largo purchaser, and haa Bince praised it highly. The Mosic consists of Songs (sentimental and comic), Duot», Operas, Pieoes, Dances, &c., &o.; all ono price—6d each, 13 to tho dnuen. Cata logues on application. Lot of Soiled Vusic. Jd and Id each.—\V. H. Dimpiek, Wakofleld streot, a few yards from the Bhop ho has lately left. WANTED, Housewives to Buy 21b. tins Californian Honey, Is 3d each ; 71b bags Oatmeal, Is 3d each; 21b tins Golden 8j rup, lOd each: Household Soap. 0 bars for 2b 3d; Cornflour, 6d per lb; Marmalade, 8d por tin; Now Jams, Gid per tin ; Bloater Paato. 6d per tin; Post Salt liutter, lOd per lb; Blacking Brusho*. 2s 6d por sat; Safety Matches, IJd per doz.—KEW'S. Victoria and Albert streets, ANTED KNUWn, tuat D. Goldie 1b prepared to sail all kinds of Building and other Tirnbor, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yardß, Lowor Albortstroet, near Dock, at tho oweflt cash prices. The timber, boiDg under vo is bettor than that pnrohaßod alsowhero ANTED KNOWN, the Greatest Exhibition of Mechanicsl Toys to bo seen in Auckland aro now on viow »nd sale at C. tv. Goodson's. All movo by Bteßin or clock work. An immense assortment of Games, Puzzle, Musical Boxes, Magio Lanterns, &c, &o , suited for winter evening's amußomonts, at prices varying from Is to 100s. A Specimen Toy will bo set in motion in tho window nt each hour from 10 to 5. See it, and then iaspoot them in tho shop, 111, Queon-jtroot. \y ANTED KNOWN. Tho Auckland Tlmbor Company havo on hand sevoral Job Lots of Building Materials, which will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timbor, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c,, at Lowest F rices. O. HOLDSniP, Manager. \TIRANTED, the Public to cull and in- Vy spoct, or purohase, the Goods at A. McLcod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Matttosß Factory, City Mart, 123, Qneon-street. They will find that everything is marked in plain figures, and is tho Cheapeßt in Town. Open from 8 a.m, till 5 p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W. Good son's Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire j good Knvclopes, at 2d per 25; tho Kensington and Brunswick Note, (highly fashionable), Is 6d por 5-quire packet; Knvolopes to match, 3d per 25; Exquisite Damask Ropp Noto, in 0 colours, at Is per quiro: Knvelopes to match, 1b per 25: Mourning Note in all borders, 6d per quire, and Court Knvolopes, 6d per paoket; Monogram (2 letters) Note Paper, 6d per quire, with Court Knvelopes to match, Gd por 25. Pass, JCxerctse and Copy Books, Day Books, Lodgers, Journals in icreit variety: Writing Desks. BJotters, En volopo Cases, &o.; Birthday Cards, a bcantlful assortment; Initial Stamps, for paper or linen marking, from Is each; the Croedmoor,Bull Dog, and Mule Savings Bank. &c, &C.-111, Queen-etroot, and Brandon House, Parnell. ANTED KNOWN—An established faot that 111, Queen-streot, is tiik place for Novelties, combined with Economy, where daily may be seen tho Most Brilliant Illumina tion in Anckland, "The Kohlnoor," and th( " Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods are markec in plain figures. The trade motto, "A nimble sixpence better than a flow shilling." An ia speotion is solicited of the Now Goods, pei Oxford and s.e. Norfolk, just received, com prising tho New Patent Knife Cleaner, fron 7s Gd; the Patent Wringer, lCs; the Climaj Tap, 3s; tho Prize Filter Tap, 3s ; tho Americai Songster; tho Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone Is; the American Wizard, or Electrical am Matrimonipl Instructor; the Bear Hun',; th' Duck Shooting: the Agricultural Show Puzzle Cm 1: the Yankeu Toy Knitter; Tom Thuml Printing Press; the New Crystalino Wailore from Is; the New Indestructible Enamellei Cup, Palls, and Vases; Dolls and Dolls' Peram bulators; ar.d a variety of other new am attractive Goods far too varied to enumorate. t'all and inspect them at 111, Queen-street, an Brandon House, Fariidl,



Wantflfl. WANTED, an experienced Barmaid.— Apply Waverley Hotel. WANTED, to purchase cheap for cash a light serviceable two-wheel Trap to carry four pooplo, with horse (warranted) and harness,—Apply by letter to " Trap," this offloe. WANTED, a good general Servant ; gool wages given.—Apply between 11 and 12 to_Mrs Wilson, 42, Wellealey-street. ANTED, altfessage Boy about 14. —Apply C. Johnßton, Baker, Newton. WANTED, oue or two Dairies ot Butter, highest price given; cash on delivery.— J. Trayoß. Alma Store, off Franklin Road. WANTED, two Single Gentlemen Boarders in a private family, Ponsonby. — Aoply to Mrs Dlnnin, or R. Home. AUKI GUM.—Wanted, "at once, ex perienced Gum Paokers.—Apply Brown, (Jampboll & Co., Shortiand-Btreot. L TKOVOTORIT"— Wanted to Pur chase a copy of "II Trovotore" (Book of Words only).—Star offlco. PARTRIDGE, Coal, Coke, and • Firewood Merchant, &0., Victoria-street East.—Wanted, to Bay a good Horse, Cart, and Harness, aud -mall Weaning Machino, Meetings. r\ R P H A N HOME. Tho Annual Meeting of Subscribers and Frionds of tho Orphan Homo will bo held at that Institution, Parnoll, TO-NIGHT, the 26ih instant, at 7.30 p.m. His Worship tho Mayor of Auckland will preside. RATEPAYERS OF PONSONBV. Do not forgot that tho MEETING to Considor Conduct of Trußtooa will tako place TO-NIGHT, at tho Ponsonby Hall, at 7.30 p.m. ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL, LAND, IiUILUINS, AND INVESTMENT SOCI-TIT. Tho Annual Mooting of Members will be held at 8 o'clook p.m., on FRIDAY, tho 29th of April, in tho Masonio Hall, Onchunga. Tho retiring Directors, who are eligible for ro-olection, are Messrs R. C. Barstow, C. C. Fleming, and 0. V. Hill. J. D. JACKSON, Soorotary. Volunteer JNotices. ■\TEW ZEALAND REGIMENT OF _13i ARHLLERY-ABATTICRY. Tho Monthly Inßpßotion of the Battnry and Hanrl will bn hold at tho Drill shed on THURS DAY, thu 28th inatant, at 7.30 p.m. Uuiform: Full dress, arms and uocoutremonts. By order. FRED. J. ROGERS, Hon. Hoc. Lost ana Founa. LOST, on Cricket Ground, Domain, on [Saturday, Diamond-headed Snaku KiiiK ; aIHO, ICnamol Ring with Poarl.—Pindor ro warded by returning ono or both to Mr King, Bank of Australasia. LOST, Cup of Spring Cnrt-wheel. Finder will obligo by leaving it at StaboUloo. IjIIVIS SUILLINGS REWARD.-Lost JP a gold brooch in Quoon-stroot; tho nbovo will bo paid ou delivering name to tho Hi ait oillco. FOUND, ft Grey Horse la Freeman's Day; if not claimod within a-woek will bo sold to pay oxpenßos.—Apply W. Boutor, Freoman'u l)at\ SI RAY ED riT~Cook'B Stables. Wake fleld-Btreot, a Hay Mare, black points. Tho owner can have mum) by paying oxpoußes.—J. Irwin. ____^__ STOLEN, on Friday last, a live-months old Black Rotriovor Dog; strips of whito bottom of thront and liroast. An Informant will bo handsomoly rowardod on conviction oi' tho tbinf.—T. li. Hunnaford, Quecnstroet. Board ana Koaiaence. PRIVATE HOARD and RESIDENCE in a Houbo pleasantly situated; splendid viow of tho harbour; uso of good bath and piano; (iv« minutca' walk from Po»t-oillco ; tormß inodoratc.—Adrlrosfl at Star oflico. YOO'inG WUM Kin'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUKEN-STKEET Opon dally from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Hoarding lioubs for Young Lr.dioa who are occupied during tho day. Terms on application to tho Secretary. Working Parties and othor Social Gatherings nro hold during tho Weok. Governors Agonny and Lending Library in oonnoction with lt-o liistiiute. OVERNOH BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREKT. Board and Lodqino -... !oa. per Weok -INQLR IiOOM 258. insurances. NEW ZEALAND INSUHAinu- COMPANY. Capital.. _____ «1,000,000 Roiilsuranoe and Rceorve Funds _ £150,000 LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE KATSS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCK BUILDINGS. GKORGKP. I'IKUCB Manager. TTNION INSURAWUJE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. OAFiTAt.. . £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEKN-STRKBT. it to the ColonhU Bank FIRK DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade ia carried on, J-orch&ndiso, and Goods of every description,: MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hullb of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Spccio and Wool to united Kingdom, at Lowest Cuukknt Rates. R. H. STKYENBON, Manager. _'or Sale. miKI pOLl)ifl_lD, WHANGAPOUA ESTATE. ThlsProportyisnow OPEN FOR LEASE Fon GOLD-MINING PURPOSES, On tho following torms :— CLAIMS to bo Three Acrks in oxtoot. R E N T- For First Two Years _.. £210s per acre For Second Two Years „ £1 por aero For Romaining Threo Yoars .... £G per aero Leases will bo granted for 7 Years, and wil oontain a Purchasing Clauso, to ba exercised ai option of tho Lessoe within Ono Year from datt of Leaso. The Leases will bo prepared by the Company Solicitors, and will contain Buch Covenants ant Conditions as they may deem necessary, ant tho Company undertake that tho cost to Lossei for a Loaso shall not excood Three Guineas exclusive of Stamp and Registration Foes. The Surve s will bo mado by Company's Sur veyors, and the cost of any Survoy for a Leas' shall not exceed Five Guineas. C. A. HARRIS, JnN.. Manager N.Z, Timber Co. (Limited). m O FARMERS GUAN O ! HaviDg Purchased the Guano ex East Lothiai ' about FO UR HUNDRED TONS, wo intend Selling tho samo at a Lower Rate than ! over any Manure has been offered , in Auckland. I W. & G. WINSTONE. 3 r A great saving will bo effected by sendir orders at once, so as to get it direct J from the Ship, i ________________________________ i ?<nuod l i w ' b V/. TlMffi TABLE: i leaves Onehunga— j Leaves Auckland d B.3oa.ffii 12 noon i- 2,30 p.m. I 4.30 p.m. d Saturday nights— 6.30 p.m. I 11 p.m. d • Bp_cial Coaches ab feb Aobbembnt.



Personal. MR ANNULO.— Important Letter for you at tho star Office. IF this should meet the eye of LEVI COLLIER, late of Wiltsliire, Ergland. pease communicate with your cousin, Mary Roberts lute of same place-Address Post Ofllo?, Chris, church, Canterbury. j To Let. i TO LET, Villa Residence with slate roof, water, gas, and every convenience, situated on tho Manukau Road, exactly oDpoßite the new Wosleyan Church, at the entrance of i Newmarket.—Applyj^thejiremises. , | O LET, a Fine Business Shop (new), and Dwelling-house, with every con- , venience, next J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria- Btroot. rriu LET, Two Unfurnished Rooms; A respectable locality, near Karangahape Koad.—B. White, South-»treet, Kowton. FpO LET, two Large Front Rooms, with J. firoplaco, near wharf, BUitable for two i men or a married couple without ohildren.— Apply at thia offlco foL- address. . | mo LET, Large Room, with use of fl_ kitchen; rent moderate.— Apply to Mrs Waddol, Nowton Bakery. ' O LE T, or Lease for a term, ', 2 acres of ground, suitablo for a wool-, washer, fellmongery, soap works, or boiling down establishments: a plentiful supply of water ■ within 2 miles by land or water.—Apply W. Kdfjar, Dyer, Wollesloy-atreet, Auckland. rpo LET, in High-street, Mrs Harrison's j I Store, lately occupied by Mr Fleming as a Boot and Shoe Warehouse. Kent, £1 a-week.— j Apply to Mr Cromwell, Confectioner, Queen- Btreet. - ( f\O LET, a semi-detached House of five X rooms ; cooking range ; water laid on soparato oiatern; rent, 7fi.—James Reid, Kdon Torraoe. mo LET, in Parnell, about Four Acres 1L of Ground: suitable for a markot gardener or for a milk business.—Apply to H. Vaue, Land Apent, Shortland-streot. riTd LET, ia Parnell, Rood House of 10 1 roomB; ovory convenionoe; grand view of harboar. Kent, 21s per week.—W. & J. Frator. Land Agents, Shortland-Btreet. mo LET, in Eden Urcscent, near St. L Paul's Church, a pleasantly - BituatoJ House, with good soa viow.—Apply to F. J. Bennett, Draper, Queen-street. mo LET or For Sale, a Six-roomed Cot- I tago, with good allotment; rent, 12s Od; water laid on. _lso. for Sale, a Now Kour roomed Cottage, well finiahed; 43 feet frontage. Prico, £225; terms easy 3. Whito, Brighton Road, Parnell. TO LET, Ponsonby, near the water, Nico House of G rooms, &c; good position, splendid view.—D. F. Evans, Kstato A«ent, 71, Quoon-Btroct. fSMJ LET, in Waterloo Quadrant, House i of 7 rooms (at present occupied by David Hean, Ksq., National Hank); Kas aud water ; splendid viow ot harbour j possession on 15th Mny.—W. and J. Frator, Land Agents, fchort land-stroct. TD^o LET, with immediate possession, the _ Promises occupied by Mr John Smith, near Howick, whoro for many yoars ho has successfully carrioa on tho business oc carrior with a small Grocery Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods in Btoro to bo taken at a valuation. Rent moderate.—For doflnite par tioulars apply to Alfred Backland. EVONPORT, North Sliorc.—To Let, handsomo, nowly-built Cottage, close to wharf; also, a good family roßidenco on largo allotment. — Oliver Maya, Post Oillco Store, Davonport. (j L jj ' X— THE KOHUOKA FARM, PArATOITOI, At prcsont In tho occupation o£ Mr John Smith, Apply for full particulars to MR WILLIAM FRANK BUCICLAND, Romuera. Postal addross-Box 215, Auckland. _'or Sale. FOR SALE, Two Gordon Setter i Jups four monthß' o!d : very cheap.—For par ticulars nppl y Star Office. jljlOlt SALE, a New Four-roomed Houso I" at North Shoro, largo allotment, varnißhod and papered throughout, water laid on.—Apply F. M. Morlcy, -den Terraco Post-otllco. IplOH SALE, or TO LKT, with im- I? mefliato poesesslon, ono of tho best Farma on the Wiiikato lino of railway, near Auckland, with a largo handsome house. Tho land ia of tho beßt qua ity. well watered be croeka, the scenery beautiful, and new railway station.— Jfor particulars, apply at Evening Star office. /ior —THREK--KOOMED House <£,O"« and Largo Allotment for sale in Ponsonby for £>5: -well. &c—C. Williamson, Kstato A?ont, Vuicnn Lane. -j jjiS.GD7~WEEK.LY. — beven-roomed _.'P House in tho city; largo garden; hricked path. Can be purchased on payment of 10a 6il weekly.—G. Williamson, Estate -gent, Vulcan Lann SALE or LEASE, a good paying Butchering business in the suburbs.—For full particulars, spply to Hammond and Byron. 1, Fort-street. Auckland. , 'inOR IMMEDIATE SALE-A real P Bargain.—2-story well-finished Building, divided into two oomfortible dwellings i and 6 rooms respectively; wator laid on, well and pump; ovcry convenience; an allotment )0 x 175; situated in immediate suburbs; only £3C5.— J. R. RandorßOD, Land Agent. mO~BREWEUS, INVESTORS, AND X OTHERS. FOTt SALE, tho FREEHOLD of a LAROK HOTEL, now doing a good bunlncßS, recently orectarl in a populous and rapidly extending district,—Apply to Mosses, tfamuel Coohrano and Son, or to Messrs. J. M. & J. Mowbray. q v V AT" F i J I. Tho undersigned have for Sale, near Snva, Fiji (tho now caplial), BLOCKS OF LAND _™^ B.TONKS&CO. tCOH SALE, Farm iv the Waikato,—A JT Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; large markot garden, and grass paddock; good House and ovory convenience ; price, only £210. 41so, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukekoho, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakuri, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki. _c, &c, ranging from 11s per acre upwards -J). F. Evans, Xatate Agent, 71, Queen-Btreet, oppoßite Bank of New Zealand. FOR HALK, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete and all the latest imorovements. This mill is doing a business of from £6000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vallo, Uoubo a_d Land Agent, Shortland Btreet. 1*70(1 CASH, Balance at 5%-Superior *' Furm of 157 acres, conveniently pitnated in ono of the best districts, all fenced, in 5 paddocks, and in grass, crop and orchard, all gently undulating land of good quality; Houso of U rooms, with dairy, stable,sheds, So, and 32 head of cattle, 2 honeii, pigs, dray, farm, implement &c, &c. Prico fox ths wholo, £UOO.-S. Valle, Land B,nd Estate Agent, Shorfc and-»troel', |T\ O R SALE, I-1 Comfortable Dwelling-bouse of 8 room*, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tanks, &&, with largo Corner Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of tho Post-office. S. VAILK. Houso and Land Asent, Shortlanfl-atreet. FOR SrtLE.—Ponsonby. — For Irmnc diato Salo, nico House, 5 rooms. &c, largo garden, allotment with frontago of 110 feet frontage to Grace-street, Poosonby ; the Houso ia well finished, gablo ends, bow window, vorandah, and good position; also several Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponßonby and elsewhere.—Full par l ticulars from D. V. Kvans, Kstate Agent, 71, (jneen-streoet. opposite Bank of New Zealand. O~ X 8 A L X, Poneonby. a Choice little Hstato of noarly live acreß, gardon, paddook, &c, on which there 1b erected a good Soven-roomed House, and large pan try and out-buildings. This property ia beautifully Bituated, over looking tho Upper Harbour, in tho rapidly t rising suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agreed, D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent. 74. Queen-street. lilOU SaLE, Splendid Suburban Resi __■ donoe, with four acres of very good land. FOR SALTC, House of seven rooms, wash house, &0., Manukau Road, Parnell; price, low. 1 FOR SALIC, Choap, a Profitable Businoss in . town; a good chanco for a working man with 1 £250 and a slight knowledge of mechanics; tho , present proprietor retiring to the country. For particulars of the above, apply to !> J. F. STEWART, House, Land and Commission Agent, High-street FOR IMMEDIATE »a__, cneap, and terms ossy a comfortable and well-built 8 Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and KopDle-streots, Nowton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 40 feet rrontjego to Upper Queen street by a depth of 156 fcot,—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent, Fort-street. •SS ti iv Sale, CHKAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 1 Cheap Building Allotments 1 Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-Btreet Pon'onby, in good position, 20s per foot Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfleld, £25 pei lot; Wallace-street, 30b per foot: Grace Btreet 20a per foot: Milford-street, 20s per foot King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Cornei Building Allotment for £100. King-streot, n<-ai the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37f ii frontago. Also, other cheap properties, Buoh ai Shop and Dwolling. near Pon3onby Hall corner lot, for £270. Besidos several other pro pertios for salo in thia rapidly rising suburb. Full particulars from D. F. EVAVS, Hatate Agent. 74. Qneon-street mO INTENDING SETTLEKS FOR SALE, at Matakawa, Hick's Ba\ '8 Sixteed Yeare' Leaso of Splendid Run of abou 4,019 Acrof, with improvement?, consisting o six-roomed House, Woolshed 42 x 17 ; Shearing Drafting, and Stock Yards; 400 acres divide by wire fencing into thzn Baddocke, laid dow : in English grasses, an f\w Bores bush foncec All improvements madfe Within last nvoyoar; Yearly rental, £150. Prioe, £150. Matakawa U easily accessible from .Auci land, iH one of the loveliest places on the coas and is the key to an unlimited tract oi couutr; which may bo added if imiouaser wishes, arj is a bargain well worthy tho attention of i tending settlers. Apply to HUTCHINSON & GORDON, Queen-street.



I Tenders. TZA^ARA-WAIKATO RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Auokland, 20th April, 1881. Tetde-s -will be received at thin office until noon of MONDAY, Ist May, 1881, for Fencing Govi raiment Land in Newmarket and Remuora Higl Wiy Districts. They must be addressed to tho Hun. the Minister for Public Works. Auck land, and marked outside, "Tender for Fen cing." Plans and specifications can be Been at this office. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. Oignea) W. H. HALES, District Engineer. <________$_> <rf_____B3<Srar Publio Works Office, Auckland, April 20th, 1881. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re ceived at this office up to noon of MONDAY, Ist day of May, 1881, for tho Bupply ing and delivering of Firewood to the different Departments of the General Government ia Auckland. Tenders must bo addreßsed to tho Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, Auosland, and marked outside, "Tender for Supplying Fire wood." Specification and conditions can be seen at thia office. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, By command. (Signed) W. H. HALKS, District Engineer. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDER FOR SINKING WELL AT PILOT STATION. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, April 25,1881. Tenders will bo received at this office until TUESDAY, tho 3rd May, at noon, for Sinking Well at Pilot Station, In terms of specification to bo seen at the Engineer's Office. • Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Sinking Well." The lowest or any tendor not necessarily aoceptod. F. E. COMPTON, Chairman, mOBUIL D E R S. Tondera will bo reoeived at our office np to noon of SATUHDAY. tho 7th of May, for the erootlon of a Hotel at Waitara, Taranaki. Plans and specifications lo be seen on appli cation to Mr Edmonds, Custom-houso-Btteot. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepte . KDMOND3 & SANDERSON, Architect?. New Plymouth, April 25,1881. mo BUILDERS. Tenders -will bo received until noon of BATUKDAY. May 7th, for the Erection and Completion of Villa Residence in Princess street. Plans und specification at my office, Vulcan Lane. W. H. SKINNER, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be reoeived until NOON on THURBDAY, April 27th, for the Erection and Completion of a Boot Factory in Wakefield strcet, EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m o i v i l d c k s. Tenders will be rocolvcd until noon of BATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Alterations to tho Edinburgh Castlo Hotel, Upper Symonds street. Plans. &c., at my Residence, Symonds-street GEO. EOWRING, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to 12 o'clock on WKDNfCSDAY, tho 271h instant, for the Erec tion of a Slaughtor-aouse at Richmond. Plans, Sec, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAUONEY & SON, Architects. np 0 BUILDERS, Tenders will be reoeived until Noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for the Erection of Malt Kiln and Malting Houso for the Captain Cook Brewery. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect m O BUILDERS. I Tondera will ba received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 30th instant, for tha Krection of a Stable Building in Parnell. Plans, &c, at oar offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m o SHINGLERS. Tendors will be received until noon of WED NKSUAY, the 27th April, for Re-shingling a Kive-roomed House, Great North Roml. F. L. PRIMK, Estate Agent. 28, New Zoaland Insurance Buildings. /^RAZING, MOUNT VICTORIA. \jC Fresh Tenders will be received until 8 pm. TO-MOURO W (Wednesday), for G razing. Mount Victoria, in terms of conditions to be Been at the office of Messrs. R. and R. Duder. K. W. BUKGESS. Hon, Seo. Mount Victoria Domain Board. mENDERS will be received until noon JL on Saturday for Ruildlng two Chimneys n Wood-aireet, Ponsonby,—Apply at the job.— P. Dlnnin. FRESH TENDERS will be received Dntil 12 o'clock on SATUHDAY, 30th April, for the Erection of a Banking Houso in Auckland for the Bank of New South Wales. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accopted. Plans and specifications may be Been at the Bank of Now South Wales, Auck land : and tenders are to be addressed to tho Manager, endorsed " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMSON, Architect, Christchurch. Flour Mills, -vr o T i v E. I have added a third Brand to mv already well-known Brands of Flour, whloh, in future, will be known as " Silk Dressed," and is equal to any Southern Flour. The prico for this Brtnd Is £10 in sacks, £1U 10s in 100's, £11 in 60s. WAITEMATA FLOUR MILLS PRIOEB CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notioe. Backs. 100'b. sCfs. „ a d. £p. d. £ s. d. Fino Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 11 0 0 — — Wheat Meal _ 12 0 0 12 10 0 IS 0 0 Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £17 per ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a large assortment of Fancy BißCuits Price List on application. TERMS: CASH. Office i 35, Queen-street, Auckland, BthMarCh' lßSl- JOHN LAMB. IT V F~L OUR MILLS, SHORTIiAND-STREET. The Undersigned, having mado extensive purchases of the Beat Auckland and Southern Wheats, beg to draw speoial attention to theii ANCHOR BRAND FAMILY FLOUR. They venture to assert this well-known Brant is superior to any Southern Flour imported, am fearlessly recommend it to all Housenolders re quiring a First-class Pastry Flour. ASK FOR BYCKOFT'S ANCHOR BRAND Per ton.1 Sacks £U 0 0 Hundreds 1110 0 50's 12 0 0 2o's „ 12 7 J. BYCROFT & CO. April 6th, 1881. _____ ITY FLOUR MILLS ANI BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 14,1880. ! Wo bog to advise you that our Prices froD date are as under: Saoks. lOOlbs. 501bs. 1 Superfine Silk Dressed Flour— £ 8. d. £ s. d. £ b. d Anchor Brnnd.ton.. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 Baker's Bxtra. ton.. 12 0 0 - — Sharps, per ton .. — — 5 0 Bran, per ton .. — — 5 0 Sacks and Bags included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton; cases, 23 6d. Wo are yours truly, I. BYCROFT & CO. : rntioßNTOjy, smith, and firth1 ' X PRICES CURRENT (Wholbbale). ■ Subject to alteration without notice. I Sacks. 100' B. 60>. r Crown Brand Flour & s. d. £, s. d. £s. t perton .. . .. 12 601210 013 0 3 T.S.&F. Canteiuury Flour, per ton .. 11 0 0 1110 0 12 0 1 Sharps, per ton ..500 .. Bran, per ton .... 5 0 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices Include sacks and bagr ; sacl and begs not returnable Tkrmb: Cabh. Auckland. Bth March 1881. '• TUIBEKMAN'S BAY SOAP WURKi t SAUNDEKS & GILBERD, d SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, " Victoria-street, Auckland. 3. & G. having enlarged their Factory ;. double its former size, and mude costly ad t tlons to the plant, are now in n position to co y pete with any factories in New Zealand or Ni id South Wales. The yearly increase of th q. trade, which has rendered tho extensive alte tlons unavoidable, is the best guarantee of t superior character of their goods. A Trial la reßPßOtfully aolioltod.



>.—■ ••- ' ' ' "-i ■ ■ " ■_— [ Public Notices. Auckland railways. NOTICE TO CONSIGNORS, GOODS FOR HAMILTON. Goods leave Auckland Station for Hamilton on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, ar iiving at Hamilton Township at 1.30 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. ~^ZZ TJARQUE 'SUPERIOR,' igKte^-fc^ FBOM NEW YOKE, VIA iSBBKBHb fho above vessel having re ported at tho Customs, Consignees aro requested to pas 3 entries, pay freight, and take delivery of the cargo in terms of Bills of Lading. All Goods impeding the discharge of the ship will be stored at Consignees' risk and expense. H, P. BAKBIIK, Agent. Captain Larsson will not bo responsible for any debts contracted by bis crew without his authority. mia n k s I beg to return my grateful thanus to those friends who assisted me during the late Ore. 1 also wish to intimate that my business will be carried on at the back of tho old place, fronting Lome-street, W. PATERSuN, Geain and Produce Dealer. pUB LI C NOT I C JS. In consequonce of B. Carr's appointment as Manager ot the New Zealand Timber Co., the firm of E. Carr and Son is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All accounts owing by the above firm will be paid by Kdwin J. Carr, who will also receive all monies due to them,: EDWIN OABR. KDWIN J. CARR. Auckland, April 23,1881. WITH reference to the above, E. J. Carr respectfully informs his friends and the public that he will still continue the Coal and Firewood Business, at the Yard, corner of Nowton and Karangahape Roads, * UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. The Trustees are prepared to advance Money on Freehold Securities, in sums from £50 to £5,000. Murtgßgos can be redeemed by quarterly natalmerita. Applications for Loans to be sent in by SATURDAY, tho 30th Instant. B. CAMERON. Manager. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN FOR CONFECTIONERY, Junction ot Grey-street and Queen-street. THOMAS C&.IN. Kvery description of Lollies on hand. N°T l U & T. B, HILL taites this opportunity of return ing his sinoere thanks to all his friends, old customers, and the publio in general for paßt lavours, and to inform them that ho has Resumed Business, and will be glad to sea all the old faces again, and as many new ones as possible, PHARMACY AND GKNKRAL MEDICAL WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Theatro Royal, Queen-streot. im MITCHELSOJN & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, NO. 19, QUEEN-STBEET WHARF. LADIES are invited to inspect my Stock of Milliner before purchasing elsewhere. Ladies' Trimmed Hats, from Cs 6d; Children's do from la 9d; Frilllnus, Irom 2d; Hibbons, Flowers &c, at low prices; Children's Stroce Lace Boots, 7 to 13, from 4a 6d.—Mrs. Whitehead, Milliner, Newton. Tp RE,D K. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STREBT. Will be glad to receive calls from his numerous friends and customers who have been in tho habit of dealing at the Queen-streot Bhop. Those Indebted there will please settle their Accounts at the Victoria-street Store, -ftT O T I C E. Members of the New Zealand Grand Gift Club are requested to pay their Subscriptions, <IVCUIU°" THEODORE BROWN. "n* tne ma|Onßol books ttierels no end," \J wrote an inspired author in the infancy of the world, thousands of years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now is a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously penned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-dayß tho world is almost *' em barras dcs recheases " of learning, " quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learning ia liberally supplied by modern publishers, men as Cassell, Petter and Galpin, Colling, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works iseued by thoso firms of the highest practical use, but they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable progress that has been made In book illumination. Nothing in our opinion teDds to civilise or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a rat»n from his library. The great difficulty with many in obtaining books of a high claBS in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price at which they are issued from tho press, and it is really a boon to society when works of admitted excellence aro brought within the reach of persons of moderate means by the admirable 8* stem op Time Payments. Wo can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Books at tho premises of B. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Niven), Hook Importer, Quoen-stroot Junction, Auckland 1«- O T I C E, H. PKNZHOLZ, Jeweller, VICTOKIA-STKEET, Is Relinquishing Business in Auokland, with the intention of opening in Hamilton iSast in the same line of business. Customers are requested to call for their Watches and Jewellery left for repairing. All accounts have to be settled by Ist May next T^-OTICE. NOTICE. I L. H. GRKEN begs respectfully to inform the Public of Auckland that he has for Sale this Planting Soason, a Healthy Stock of Frnit Trees, Sho.ter and Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs. Gardens and Pleasure Grounds Laid Out and Planted. All orders left at my Plant Stall, No. 5, City Market, will meet with prompt attention; or at Lilydalo Nursery, One- Tree Hill. J WILLIAMS, Tailoe, will Open his • NEW SHOP in Viotokia-strbet, on SATURDAY next, A Great Assortment of Tweeds. rti ATO £1000 LENT on Building 3fe) . L\J Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List ot Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson, Land, Estate and Financial Aeent. Vulcan Lane. fi H I N A, GLASS AND i Earthenwar Ej. [ BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENI IN NEW ZEALAND. G. BROWNING, (LATE J. B. FBANCIS;, 225, QUEEN • STREET. ) pHOICE a NEW SEASONS' TK A SI E A SI 0 0 SIX POUND BOXES 18 S> 6 D> EACHI REW'S, EEW'S, S VIOTOIUA-STKEET. VICT EIA-STREET. d. m &H. COOKB, 07, QUKEN-STRBET, ha\ » X . on snlo one of tho Lakgkst Htooks c Fprniture and Bedding in tho Colony. m & H. COOKE, C7, QUEEN-STKKUT, ha\ X. just opened some New Pattern j ; Tapestry and Brussels Cabpets. 18 m &H. COOKE. 67, QUEBN-STREET, ci J-1 ploying Machinery in their Manufactor are able to supply Fnrnituro at lowest ritbi « m~&^H7c6okE7G77QUKEN-STREKT, ha —' X • on sale a large assortment of Can S, skated Chairs, English, American, and Ai trian Bentwood. T& H. COOKK, 67, QUKBN-STREKT, ha • lately received a shipmont of Superi Gilt Chimney Glasses. T~~&Th. oookbTw . Guarantee: hie 'oAiity of all Be< ~ Mattresses, Boleterc, and Pillows Bold at thi IJJ" Establishment. SW rjn & H. COOKB, 67. QUKK/v-STKEK oir X . Deliver all Uoods free o£ charge withii ra- radius of three miles. b0 m &H. COOKE. 07. UUKKN-STKKItT, gl 1. a DISCOUNT of FIVK PER CKNT. i CASH oft all FURNITURE and BIJDDII at Umß_gford^«ocJUdixant«Jj^ida = --« = *j«;



Public Notioes. "PUBLIC NOTICE. The New Zealand TlmberOroi/any havo thla day appointed Mr Kdwin Carr Manager ot their limber Yards, Auckland; and having also purchased the 3toek o£ Building Timber of the late firm of K. Can- & Son are prepared to give special advantages to buyers to save cost of removal. E. Carr respectfully requests his customers to continue their favours, and assures them ana the publlo genorally that every attention will Da given to their ordera, which, with the facilU ties at command, tho Company can execute with despatch. __ Ifti —. —• LICENSES to kill Game, under the provisions of the "Animals Protection Act 18S0" may be obtained from the Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society at tho Society^ office. Museum Buildings, Princes-street, on payment of the fee of £i. licenses to sell game may also bo obtained on payment of the fee of £5. The Gamo Season, 1881, extends from May Ist to July 31st. ■ tf»K REWARD will be paid for Biicb. 3&O Information as will lead to the con viction of the person or persons who, on or about tho night of tho 22nd instant, destroyed a farg* number (21) of Fruit Trees in my Orchard atOnehunga.-T. W.Hiokson. ERE SFORD-STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL. A MUSICAL AND* LITERARY ENTER TAINMBNT will ba given la the above School on THURSDAY, Apiil 28th, beginning at 7.30 p.m. An attractive programme. Admission, Is; Children, 6d. __ I hereby Challenge" C. Connop to Ron a Quarter of a MUo for tho Bum of £20 a-aide. J. BULLEN, THE "COROMANDEL MAIL" CONTAINS TUB LATEST AND MOST RELIABLE INFORMATION I Hospeoting the TIKI and COROMANDKL GOLDFIKLDS, Ptrtiea desirous of securing oopios Of jhp above should sive in their names at once to tho Auckland AgenV-Mr. K. Wayte, Bookseller, Queen-street. Arrangemanta aro now complete for a regular delivery every Saturday morning. J. H. WITHEFOBD. Coromandel, March 23, 1881. TW. HICK SQ N, 0 SURVEYOR (late inspector sorvey depabtmbnt), South British Buildings. land broker, Incensed to transact business under the pro visions of tho Land Transfer Act. Charge for preparing Deed of Transfer, Mort gage, or Lease under Act, when value of pro perty is under £100—204. When value of property Is over £800-80*. For transfer of Lease or Mortgage, or Burren. der of Loase-ss. -jmX 'SUPERIOR,' @ NEW YORK. The arrival of above Ship brings ua FULL SUPPLIES OF CAMERON'S TOBACCOS, CONSISTING OF Quarter boxes, Halves, and Three quarter boxes Venus li's Quarter boxes of Venus 6's Pocket-pieces H's, in Eighth boxes Double Thick Pooket-pieces, in Eighth boxes Venus s's » Venus Double Thick, Pocket-pleoes „ Flower of All Nations, 3 plug Sponge Cako. Also, 200 cases Bryce's Oysters 100 „ Star Lobsters 20 ,1 Axo Handles 10 half-barrels Crushed Sugar 10 cases Cut Loaf Sugar 50 „ Perry Davis' Painkiller. L. D. NATHAN & CO. XTOUtfG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CORNEtfOF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT SHEETS LIBRARY AND READINI-ROOM. The RKADENG-FOOM is oomfortably furnished and is auplied with English, American and Colonial Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Chrifltchurch, and Dunedin Newspapers; " Home News,' "Poblio Opinion," " European Mail," "Weekly Times;" Illustrated Journals, Including tho •'Graphic," "Illustrated London News," "Punch," &c, &c. if AOAZINES — Black wood's, Harper's, HacMillan's," Kclectio," and ''Nineteenth Century," "Cornhill," "All the Year ; Round," "Argosy," "Saturday," etc,eto. REVIEWS-Tho "Quarterly," "Kdin burgh," " Princeton," etc,- etc.;" Scientific American," "English Mechanic," &c, Sea. Subscription—2«6d per Quarter. The LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.500 VOIS., in the various departments of Literature. Nkw Works frequently added. Subscription^ 6d per Quarter. FILES kept of all the Leading Colonial and Local Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c, Tea and Coffee Provided. Boarding House Register, Employment Register YOU N G MEN Are Invited to avail themselves of the advan tacea offered by the Association. STRANGERS WELCOMED, and aUowod free use of the Rooms on application to tho General Secretary, I3T Information gladly given at the Booms. Open Daily from:B till 10 p.m. XHOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Saorotary. Corporation .Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND, NUMBERING~HOU3ES. i Notice is horby given that the City Council having resolvßd, in pursuance of Clause 9, Part 1, By-law No. 1, to nnmber the Houses or Build ingii within ihe City; number tickets will bo sup plied at sixpence each. Ownors or occupiers failing to plaoe or to number their respective ' Buildings are liable to a penalty of Forty Shillings and the expense of numbering suoh premises. Any person wilfully or maliciously defacing the name of any street or the name and number of any houso or building shall for ; every such oflence bo liable to a penalty not ex ceeding Five Pounds. ' P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk, Clerk's Offlca, April 25,1881. i "———— ' ' 1 Auctions. 1 —__— -pUBLIC NOTIFICATION, Crown Lands Office, Auckland, 25th April, 1831. It is hereby notified that tho Tolls leviable at tho Newmarket Turnpike Gate, and at tho Bemnera Road Chain Bar, for the twelve calendar months, commencing Bth May, 188 L, i will bo offered FOR SALK BY PUBLIC ■ AUCTION, at tho Matt of Mosnrs. Tonksand Co., Queen-streot, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of May next, at 12 o'clock noon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Notb.—Conditions of Sale may ba seen at this office, and Messrs. Tonks and Co.'s Auotion Mart, Queen-street. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD~BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART. (Furniture Department). Under Distraint for Rent. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFKCT3 (Parlour, Dining-room, Bsd room, and Kitchen), Kitchen Utensils, Glass and Earthenware, &c. Also, General House hold ifurnituro and Effects (now and second hand), Sowing Machines, Stores, Clocks,l'ianos, Harmoniums, Organs, Shower Bath, Watches, Boots, Clothing, Fancy Goods, &c. TO-MORROW. re F R U I T! F R U I Tl )V FRUIT! in Ex s.s. Te Anau, @ Ilobart Town, n- G. W, BINNEY S. \\] ILL sell by public auction, at Ms ye f V Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow (Wed *• nesday), April 27tli,'ut 11 o'clocJc sharp, " S" 80 cases APPLES and PiSAKS, ye Consisting of— 'or Wellington Pippins,- Blenheim Orange, New York Pippins, Crow's Kgfjs, Alfrlstons, "t" llibstona, French Crabs, Napoleons, •jg' Bus Ppara, &c, &c., &c si' Also, Y2 Xx 'Sovereign,' 1 a A Quantity of OItANGBS and COCOANUTS ive All in Splendid Condition. for , ... ~.,;