Thos Marcroft, with a youthful choir, sang nieces at intervals, chielly from Moody and Ckey's collection. Mrs Cutforth, with w u^al ability.presiding at the harmonium Recitations were also given by Messrs Stevens, Wm Marcroff, aud F. Boler. The meeting was concluded by singing the national anthem.

THE MASSACRE IN NEW GUINEA.

rflie Rev. Mr Chalmers' Opinion. "For many years," says the "Brisbane Courier," "Mr Chalmers has played tho part of a New Guinea Livingstone, passing his life amongst natives who are a terror to men generally; and, while un- carrying his life iv his hand, irinning the regard aud confidence of those antameable islanders. Writing from Port Moresby on the 26th of last month to Mr Chester, P.M., at Thursday Islaud, ad dressing him by the name he is widely known by in New Guinea of ' Mamoose ' he says :—' My dear Mamoose, —Come ; how glad I shall be to see you, though fighting I cannot help you in. I believe you could do mote with your troopers than the whole British ileet could do. What can a man-of-war effect in pun ishing natives? It is simply ridiculous. How on earth are marines able to catch men like the Kalo natives ? I should be sorry indeed if any man-of-war s crew debased themselves by attempting to punish natives in the way in which it is alone possible. Remember that one party and a large one—of the Kalo men knew nothing of the treacherous work. The instigator was the chief who stopped the singing, and to punish all by burning Kalo down would bo vengeance not at all consis tent with our creed. This punishment of the innoceut with the guilty does infinite mischief. To get the chief, as you sug gest, and hang him in Kalo with his two sons, would do more good for the prevention of further outrages on this coast than all the burning possible. Our friend Koapena had nothing to do with the murders, nothing at all, and he is anxious to punish or help ,in punishing the actual prepetrators. After the Harriet left for Thursday to meet Lawcs.j I took boat and visited Hula, Keropunu aud ' Aroma. I was ashamed and scrry when I met Koapena, and when he said, ' Tamatc,' yoa might have trusted me ; you. or no one belonging to you will ever be hurt in Aroma while lam alive.' He did not come along the beach to meet me, and when I entered tbo village he was sitting with a crowd on his platform, with his back to me. As I drew near the platform it was too much,' and the big fellow threw out his arms and received me. His teachers return very soon. At Huia and Kerepunu all were right, received me well, and begged hard for teachers. My dear Mamoose, good-bye. * With much regard, very sincerely yours, JaiiesiCiulmers.' In reading this letter it is impossible to escape the conviction that if our Government were allowed to protect ' out own people in these dangerous waters by punishing acts of cold blooded treachery OB the part of the natives, the atrocities that ,bave been such a scandal would soon cease. If Mr Chester were commissioned to hang a few of the guilty chiefs, a powerful deterrent would be presented to such as i might be ambitious of distinguishing them j wives by the acquisition of white men's 1 skulls." I WHAT THE KEY. GEORGE BROWN SAYS. At the sitting of the General Wesleyan S Conference to-day, the Rev. George Brown, I the New Britain missionary, made a lengthy I and exhaustive statement of tho circuni. I stances attending the murder of one of his I native teachers, and the subsequent chas- I tisement of the murderers by Mr Brown and I his compauion9 in 1575. He powerfully I pleaded the necessity of the course he had 1 adopted, and evidently secured the sympathy of the conference. A narm discussion followed, resulting in a resolution expressing confidence and sympathy, but at the same time assert- I Lng that the work of the church was not to I be accomplished by the use of military I weapons. In the latter part of the day a I request by the New Zealand Conference for 'independence and self-government W3S in troduced by the Bey. W. Morley. A de bate followed, in which different aspects of tbe case were uiged. The general opinion .seemed to be in favour of granting the re quest. The discussion was adjourned.

POLITICAL ADDRESSES.

Mr Be Lautour And His Con-

stituents.

(BT TJLEJJRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION),

NASEBY, Monday.

KEjtDE LAUTOUR addressed a numerically B luge though not demonstrative meeting in a \eTown Hall to-night. His Worship the i, '1 layor occupied the chair. M Mr De Lautour reviewed the depressed if tradition of the colony during the pjst few lijeffl, attributing it .to the combined in .JJ.iliieMes of the depression in England iff! sail commercial distress in New Zealand. IS Tfcimval of trade was a subject of con- I gnhMon. He ,was afraid the virulence la of party warfare' was chargeable with IS I -great measure of the late distress. <3 Pjrtf government was essential, but the Wa Opposition could only claim support while M tr_y representing the Liberal opinion of the pB people. It was not in Sir George Grey or gB Mr Macandrew that the safety of the peo f-p. pie depended, but in the gradual develop- Zf Bent of Liberal thought in the people II themselves. They were not a united Opposition, and this was no deplorable flung; Such an Opposition might be essen- Z'til to; the success of a weulc Government, | ktitwas not necessary to be united to be ■_; i tree reflex of the people's opinion. It, v.j would he found that the Opposition were *Qj raiciently united to combine on any occa- H Hon when the welfare of the colony de-* '; ;**"-l Handed it. The great plank of the Liberals flu the right of the people to govern and B| educate themselves. It was an error of the J Premiertoatrivetoconnecttheliberalopinion I tf the colony with the advanced utterances kjdSitG. Grey and Mr Macandrew, who M spoke independently of the position. More ''^unexpected of the Premier, in whom .:**3 opposition even had a proprietary right, jitaiaa denunciation of political opponents. •■if foe same style of idle denunciation was fol §| hied by Sir W. Fox, who, from his age, ,* to services, and his Christian philosophy, ;'issafe from reply by younger men.: B™sjUh were burdened with work they "aid not possibly undertake. A great deal ''itwas left to irresponsible officers. The jsolt was, mistakes occurred ou every jod, The second was the irresponsibility •local ratepayers, who all borrowed re- Nless of consequences. He feared that Wi of their indebtedness would ulti a .j^yhave to be paid by the general tax- Kf., Then there was confusion in administration, much of which 'v due to irresponsible Boards, Land . 'Nil, Education Boards, and others. %t was wanted was decentralisation of Ministration, organisation, and independ ence of local bodies, direct election of all In-' . jjipmsable administrative Boards, careful - A:'M administration, and encouragement of »al industries, stopping short only at pro action, The Government proposals were tottcised by the speaker. A Bill in refer- Chinese was introduced by Mr - * %hison last year. It was resisted in j'Jttyway by Ministers. He hoped the Z"!emment would now see the necessity of * J?* a measure. He considered the Local wemment proposals of the Ministry P'aaapthe independence of the mem- So would always have to look ...•the Commission for money for works in and members would bo :™ 'o attach more importance to the j^eaand frowns of a Minister who would I ?»»to control the Commission than was Tl He hoped much from the Judicial : ; At present justice in the ?« Courts was too of ten defeated by the gPacity of legal practitioners and by difficulties. He regretted to .■C that justice often depended on the Wot a man's pocket. The revenue and $™Whire were said to bo equalised, but ISL'w done by the withdrawal of & and the imposition of taxation. 3y"o was to have been expended in SX'and purchases. This has not though it should have been, k^ opportunity occurred to obtain a Ittjj 61 . at a reasonable price which the surplus population of jjgagnw. This money was to be •'■-.-■: C ?way> on the eve of a general W ? Pett-V expenditure, to the S of Rreat works which would \i TO aetUement, At the same time V Nr. e, Withheld from the people ot &tlat *s'anci> ar"d reserved for Wk' c favoured the idea enter k*JP Mr Stout and others that the '"omd not part with the freehold of %^^ °f thanks and confidence was jr I( , OAMARU. Monday. JtaSe J°nes, M.H.R., addressed hia lH,^ this evening. The hall, which ■ " m aU one, was tilled. The meeting ■1

was orderly, and at its conclusion he was accorded a vote of confidence.

GKKYMOUTH, Monday.

Mr T. S. Weston addressed a crowded meeting to-night. The Mayor was in tho chair, lie received an enthusiastic recep tion, and a vote of thanks and confidence in him was unanimously carried.

INWARD SAN FRANCISCO MAILS.

Mr Gamble, agent for tho Pacific Mail Company, has received a cablegram an nouncing that the s.s. City of Sydney sailed from San Francisco on Saturday, tho 4th inst. She may be expected to arrive hero onthe2Gthor27th.

DROWNING AT HOKIANGA.

Mr Superintendent Thomson has received a telegram from Constable Coughlan, of Hokianga, stating that a case of drowning happened on the Mongemuka River last Sunday. The deceased, who was an old soldier, aud had served in the CSth Regiment, was named William Robin sou. He resided at Horeka, and on Sunday was engaged with Messrs Thomas Whitaker ond Harry Cook in picking up logs, when he fell out of tho boat and was drowned. His body had not been recovered up till the time at which the telegram was Bent from Hoki anga.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

drunkenness. Two persons were lined for this offence. AVIFK-IIEA.TINO. Garrett Barry, on remand, was charged with beating his wife in a most disgraceful manuer,so much that her life was in danger. Mrs Barrytmanaged with difficulty to get into Court,but begged to withdraw the case as she could not be the means of sending her husband to gaol. His Worship said under these circum stances ho would allow the prisoner to bo discharged, but had tho police taken up the case, it would not have been withdrawn. OUT OF ORDER. Wm. Dent pleaded not guilty to being drunk and disorderly, but upon the evidenco of Detective Jeffrey, and the conduct of prisoner in the dock, he was found guilty, and fined 5s and costs. The other cases were remanded, and the enquiry into the wreck of the Policeman commenced.

THEATRE ROYAL.

THE LILLIPUTIAN PINAFORE

TROUPE.

The Lilliputian " Pinafore " Troupe gave their opening performance at tho Theatre Royal last night to an excellent house, a conspicuous feature in the composition of which was the number of "little folk" present. Tho performance was evidently re garded as a special treat for the children, This anticipation was not merely realised. It was exceeded, for adults found tho operatic representation as prolific of on tertaiument and genuine mirthfulness as the smallest and most uncritical prattler in the building. Surprise at the novelty of the thing was, of course, tho predominant feeling at first, tho grotesque appearance of the bearded and raoustached pigmies tending to uncontrollable laughter, then succeeded a sense of satisfaction at the careful, self-possessed, and intelligent manner iv which the youngsters comported themselves upon the stasje, and finally a sentiment of admira tion at the effective ringing and clever " business" and by-play of tho Troupe generally, and of the principals especially, asserted itself in the breasts of the audience. Their cordial and frequent applause towards the end of the first, and throughout the second act, evidenced this The Messrs Pollard are to be complimented upon the admirable manner in which their very apt little proteges have been trained. They enter most heartily into the rollicking humour of the piece, represent its whimsi calities with the utmost gravity, and never for a moment betray that awkwardness which childish performers frequently evince when chanc6 occurrences necessitate a slight departure from tho routine of their parts. The leading youths and maidens of course have now been habituated to their roles but the little auxiliaries who havo been engaged in Auckland made their first i appearance last, night. Their steadiness, therefore, their prompt responses at the proper times, and the very fair time which they observed in tho choruses are all testi mony to Mr Harry Pollard's success and diligence as a teacher. The costumes and appointments were rich and tasteful, the scenery was artistic and appropriate, and tbe introduction ot some gag and several funny situations did not impede the un ravellment of the simple plot, while it heightened the effect of the burlesque. The cast was as follows :—Josephine, Miss May Pollard; Litcle Buttercup, Miss Olive Pollard; Hebe, Miss Lena Salinger ; Sir Joieph Porter, X.C.8., Miss Maude Pol lard ; Captain Corcoran, Master Herbert Salinger ; Ralph Rackstraw, Master Come Osmond ; Dick Doadeyo, Master Ernest Osmond; Boatswain, Master J. Sheehan '; The Midsbipmite, Master Arthur Pollard ; Boatswain's Mate, Master Alfred Goodwin; Black Cook of H.M.S. Pinafore, Master. Willie Pollard. To our mind the Captain and Dick Deadeye are the best impersonations. Master Salinger sings well and clearly, and acts capitally. He secured the initial encore of the evening for his ren dering of his opening song, " I am the Cap tain of the Pinafore," and in three of the four subsequent recalls he had a share of tbe honours. As Dick Deadeye Master Osmond is a pronounced success. It would be unfair, as a whole, to compare the perfor mances of juveniles with those of adults, or to criticise them by a similar standard, but. in the case of the young gentleman just mentioned such a comparison would notdis credit him. He is a low comedian "to the manner born," and last night his antics and numerous comicalities obtained for him a larr*e share of attention and contributed materially to the achievement of a' successful result. Miss May Pollard made a bewitching Josephine. She has a "raceful carriage upon the stage, win some and regular features, and she sings and acts with correctness and ease. Miss Olive Pollard as Buttercup was pert and decidedly clever, and Master Come Osmond ably filled the rOloof Ralph. The duets between Buttercup and the Captain, Josephine and Ralph, and Dick Deadeye and the Captain were all enthusiastically encored, in the last one Deadeye being recalled three consecutive times. me part of Sir Joseph Porter was sustained by Miss . Maude ™***> who is apparently the senior member of the troupe. She displays much histrionic ability for one so young, and her por traiture is thoroughly consistent, though rather laboured in some of its details. This defect was particularly noticeable in her execution of the well known song com mencine " When I was a Lad." The trio "Never Mind the Why and Wherefore " between Sir Joseph, the Captain, and Josephine, was emphatically encored. The Midshipmite asserted some promin ence in the various tableaux, and nlaved his part with remarkable fiposure, while his little bit of "funnyism" with the tall and strapping aunt of Sir Joseph "brought down the hnnse " The aunt is the only adult perfor mer on the cast, with the exception, pe'baps, of the bear, winch enters unexpectedly at one stage of he performance and carries off Dick Deadeye. The part of the Boatswain was taken byMaster Sheebao.who also managed tocet a share of the popular appreciation. He cave a humorous impersonation. Master Willie Pollard, as the black cook, Se merited recognition for his execu ion oH negro song and step dance, while another little fellow, whose name was not civen. danced a sailor's hornpipe very skilfully. The interpolated song and chorus at the beginning of tbe second act were effectively given, and the funeral of the mTdshStcaddedto the business although the subsequent appearance »**«• youthful officer implied a resurrection. The choruses went well and the performance Jt cprtainlv pleased the audience. S^arS Sse is dSe to the orchestra for its X'ent execution of the instrumental music T?£ nnprn as well as the overture and in f nL P Mr ChTs.Pollard was the conduc orlldseveralloc^musiciansot note were 'aaerl in it while two little girls presided there is sufficient talenti in w . g admit of several change |of cas£ a time will doubtless be done from time during the season.

. The Mount Eden tfgtfgjfift to consider to-night the _appucawo new license in that district.

ANNUAL LICENSING COURT.

—_^ir» (Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M., J. Mc- Cosh Clark (Mayor), and J. Cosgravo nnd F. L. Prune, Esquires, Mr J. B. Stoney, clerk.)

Mr Superintendent Thomson represented the police. Solicitors present: Messrs E. and S. Hesketh, Tyler, Bas3ett, George, A. E. Whitaker, and Theo. Cooper. NEW APPLICATION. Henry Leon applied for a license to a new hotel iv the Great North Road. Recom mended by Messrs H. Chapman, Wm. Gadd, ii. Jones, 11. Holmes, Thomas J. Murray, G. Purchase, Win. Lawrence, Alex. Edgar, Colin Mcintosh, and George Taylor,— Mr Tyler and Mr JtSassett appeared lor 41 objectors.—Messrs McDcrmot and two others objected on the part of the several Good lemplar Lodges. —Mr Thomp son said the house had been fitted up in ac cordance with the requirements of the Act; and the application was well sup ported.—The Court asked the applicaut what he had to say, and he put In his petition, signed by a number of residents. Mr Bassett asked if the persons who had signed the application were free-holders, or merely tenants.—Mr Leon said that 45 were gonial householders.—Mr Tyler said that applications had been made on two former occasions and icfused by the Court on the ground that such a house was unnecessary, and in the present instance no new grounds for a license had been pre sented to the Court which could induco the Court to alter its previous decisions.—Mr Leon said that the population had largely increased siuce his last application and numbers of residents were desirous of a respectable hotel in the neighbourhood.— Mr Tyler said that the premises for which a license wasaskedwas a "pretended Work ing Mcu's Club," aud he called the atten tion of the Court to a recent police case in connection with the "professed" club, which applicaut had kept for the purpose of evading tho law.—After considering the matter, the Court refused the application. TKANSFERS. The following transfer of licenses were granted :—John H. Burns, Now Caledonia Hotel, to John Smith; Margaret Clark, Provincial, to Johannes B. Killian ; Charles E. Gundry, Queen's, Symonds-street. to George E. Punter; Thomas r Macflarlane, Old House at Home, to James Johnson ; Charles A. Martin, Captaiu Cook, to Wm. W. Warnock; John Payne, Swan, to Robert Currio; P. Kandolph, Park, to George Howard; John T. Smith, Occi dental, to Albert J. Fisher; Win. White, pro John Mowbray (trustee) Shamrock, to Henry H. Adams; Arthur Ross Wilson, Wavcrley, to John Thomas Smith. RENEWALS. District of Takapuna :—Alexander Agucw, Lucas' Creek Hotel; Mary Brown, Masonic, Devonport ; Patrick Gorman, Flagstaff, Devonport; Joseph Maxwoll, Ferry Hotel. Waitakerei :—Wm. Henry Stebbing, Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill. Mr Thomson offered no objections, nnd in several caaoi, on the application of Mr Tyler, reductions were made iv tho fees. CITY OF AUCKLAND WEST. Adams, John, Anchor Hotel, Queen street. Andrews,|Georgo, Carpenter's Arms.Groy strect.

Cash, Arthur, Bricklayer's Arms Hotel, Chapel-street.—Mr Thomson offered no ob jection, expting tbat the rooms were small, and increased accommodation was required. —Mr S. Hesketh put iv a plan of contem plated additions to this, hotel which were about to bo commenced.—Granted.

Daffey, Annie, Robert Burns, Union' street. •

Dcrvan .Michael, Freeman's Hotel, Free man's Bay. Dunn, Andrew Robert, Wellington Arms.

Orogan, John, Queen's Hotel, Queen street.—ln this caso Mr Thomson said the house was very much out of repair, and in a very unsatisfactory condition.—The Court said in all cases whero reports were un favourable they would bo adjourned for 14 days, for it was not likely if hotels were out of repair on licensing day that they would be in a much better condition during the yenr. Hickett, Elizabeth, Market Hotel. Harrison, Isaac, Criterion, Hobson-street. Jones, Hu>;h Robert, Army and Navy.— Mr Thomson said this hotel was under going repairs, which were not completed, but it was respectable and well-conducted. McManus, Cornelius, Crown, Grey-street. —The Inspector said that in this hotel the rooms were very small, and other alterations were necessary. The owner was well able to make such improvements, and something should be done.—The Court said the license would be granted this time, but if the requirements were not made the license would be refused next licensinjrday. _ Maun, Christopher, Rising Sun, Karan gahape Road. McCormick, Jrancis, Prince of Wales, Hobson-street, Neville, John, Suffolk Hotel, College Road. „ , Oram, Hubert, Prince Arthur Hotel. —Mr Thomson said this hotel needed improvements. The rooms were low, and accommodation limited.—Mr Tyler said the necessary accommodation would bo pro vided.—Granted, on condition that a new hotel be built before next licensing day. O'Dowd, Franci3,f, Naval, Karangahape Road. Patterson, James, Fitzroy, Wakefield street. , Began, William, Rob Roy, Drake-street, Smith, John, New Caledonian Hotel, Symond-strcet.

CITY 07 AUCKLAND NORTII. Abbott, Henry N., United Service Hotel, Queen-street. Adams, • Henry H., Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street. Archard, Frederick, Wharf Hotel. Bain, James, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Queen street. (Accommodation limited.) Cairns, Adam, Star Hotel, Albert-street Clements, David, Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street. Codling, John, Royal Mail Hotel, Vic toria-street. Ooombe, Simon, Forester's Arms Hotel. Coyle, Mary, Scotia Hotel. Dunningham, David, Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. Fernandez, Andrew, Britoraart notel, Customhouse-street.

Gallagher, Michael, Thistle. Gleeson, Patrick, Gleesons' Hotel. Hill, Edward S., Victoria Hotel. Johnson, James, Old House at Home. Lynch, Anne, Clanricarde Hotel. Lyuch, Wm., Aurora. McDermott, Peter, Empire. McGregor, Donald, Wuitemata Hotel. — Mr Thomson said he had occasion to speak of the several instances of Sunday drinking at Mr McGregor's Jhouse. He should cei tainly protest against any license being granted to a house like the WaUemata Hotel in tbe future where Sunday drinking was carried on to a considerable extent, and in a recent case where the witnesses had been sent out of the way at consider able expense in order to evade a conviction.— Mr Tyler defended, and said that Mr Mc- Gregor had nothing to do with sending Bourke, the witness, out of the way.—The Court said the Inspector was merely com menting upon the manner in which the houso was conducted, in accordance with his duty. They would grant the applica tion, and in so doing, they might remark that in several instances, publicans had shown themselves " experts " in evading the la n. Names need not be mentioned. O'Connor, Daniel, Eagle, Albert aud Durham streets. Palmer, James, Albion Hotel. Richmond, Henry C , Nevada Hotel. Sceats, Mary Ann, British Hotel. Taylor, James, Red Lion, Drake-street. Turnbull, Thomas, Cottage of Content, Victoria-street.—This hotel, Cottage of Oontent, was described as in a lamentable condition. Licensed on conditions that the new house be built, or the license lapse next year. Urquhart, Donald, Alexandra, Durham street. Walker, Wm. Charles, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. Walsh, Patrick, Shakespeare Hotel, Wyndham-street. CITY OF AUCKLAND BAST. Anderson, Thomas T., Metropolitan, t Queen-street. '. Caddy, Walter, and Corcoran, Michael, Exchange Hotel, Queen-Btreet. Two appli cations.—Mr Thomson said there was sufficient accommodation, with the excep tion of two rooms, which would, he under stood, bemiade. There were two applicatios for this license, and he might say that Mr Corcoran, one of the applicants, was making any amount of money at Coromandel, andnot iv need of another house.—Mr Thoe. Cooper said that Mr Corcoran's application was put in an hour before that of Walter Caddy.— The Court objected, as Mr Caddy's applica tion was first before the Court.—Mr Cooper argued in favour of Mr Corcoran, but tho Court refused to hear.—Mr Cooper : I wish — 'Tis very unfair to;Mr Corcoran.—The Court: We cannot hearyou.—Mr Tyler said all the necessary additiohs^would be made.— Mr Cooper then applied" for a license in favour of Mr Corcoran, who, he considered had a prior claim to the house owing to complex circumstances. Mr Caddy had been put into the hotel, but whether he was 1 likely to make a good landlord or not he could not say, but Mr Nathan had no further right to the [house, and)

Mr Corcoran was naturally desirous of taking care of his own property. If the Court refused Mr Corcoran, he hoped this house would bo shut up. He would ask trio Court to favor Mr Corcoran, as the owner ot the house.—Adjourned for 14 days, in order that the Court may be able to grant the license to the right applicant. Darby, John, Greyhound, Queen-street. Easton, George H., Wynyard Arms. Endean, John, Railway Terminus Hotel, Fisher, Albert, Occidental, Vulcan Lane. Flynn, Michael, Nottingham Castle. Frazer, James, Globe, Wakefield-street. Gillander, John, Pacific, Queen-street, Hamley, Wm., Auckland Hotel. Howard, Geo. 8., Park Hotel. Kidd, Alfred, Commercial Hotel, Killian, Johannes 8., Provincial, Princes street. —Adjourned for repairs McCloughleu, Ellen, Charlemont Hotel. Moller, Ellen, Custom House Hotel. Ad journed for inspection off bedrooms. Smith, John, Waverley Hotel. Stewart, James, Thames Hotel. Sutherland, Charles, Queen's Ferry, Vulcan Lane.—Adjourned, Mrs Sutherland not having completed nirangcments. White, Sarah Jane, City Club. Whitaker, Richard, Masonic, Princes street. NEWTON. Brophy, Patrick, Star Hotel. Curuew, Benjamin R., Northern, Great North Road. Davidson, Walter M.. York Hotel. Holmes, John, Arch Hill Hotel. King, John Carr, King's Arms, Upper Pitt-street. O'Hanlon, Chas. P., Queens', Karanga hape Road. Seccornbc, John C, Edinburgh Castle, Symonds-street. Stanford, Wm. Ponsonby Club. Williams, Samuel, Newton Club. PARNEIjL. Currie, Robert, Swan Inn Hotel, Stanley street, Strand. Gillett, Henry, Exchange, Manukau Road.—Mr Thompsou stated that this hotel was too old for repairs. It might stand another year, hut he should like some expression from the Court.—Granted for i this year. Johnson, Thomas, Old Windsor Castlo Warnock, Wm. W., Captain Cook, Kyber Pass. Panter, George J., Queen's, Symonds street. Ratgen, Claus J., Royal George, New market. Retallick, John, Alexandra Hotel, Manukau Road.

DEPARTURE OF MEMBERS OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The train which left for Onchunga at 2 o'clock this afternoon, had a special carriage attached for tho conveyance of members of the General Assembly and their friends. Only a few availed themselves of the opportunity, busiuess engagements and other causes pre venting tho majority from taking passago by tho Hinemoa. Those who went out by the train were Sir George Grey, Dr. and Mrs Wallis, Mr F. A. Whitaker, the Hon. H. Chamberlain, and a number of young ladies. Sir George appeared iv good health. A number of people had gono round to sco tho party off, amongst them being Mr Reader Wood, Mr J. B. Whyte, and Captain Colbcck, Tho proceedings were very quiet, and there was no demon stration "of feeling. Mr W. Swanson and tho Hon. P. Dignan drove out to Onehunga, in preference lo journeying by rail. Messrs vVood, Whyte, and Captain Colbeck, wo understand, go by tho Penguin .on Sunday, while Mr W. A. Murray (member for Bruce) leaves by the Ringarooma. Mr Hurst intends to await the hearing of the libol action which ho is carrying on.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE PETITION RE GOVERNOR OF THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—As one of the promoters of tho peti tion to Parliament referred to in your sub leader this evening, I cravo space for a few lines in reply to that sub-leader. I beg to state that my action in this matter, and, I believe the action of the other promoters ot the petition, ■ has beon induced by the exceptional treatment which tho Auckland College aud Grammar School has received at the hands of tha Colonial Parjjament in tne constitution of its Board of Governors. By the Act of 1577, the members of the Legislative Assembly usually resident in this Provincial District and the members of the General Assembly for tho district are a constituency to elect three members of tho Board. So far as I can learn, no similar Board in tho colony ha 3 any of its members elected by a similar constituency. Sir George Grey recently informed a deputation who wnited on him that he did not consider that the member! of Parliament for the district were a desirable constituency tor tho election of Governors of the Auckland College and Grammar School, as the majority of those members live at a dinaucc from the City of Auckland, whero the Grammar School is situated. However, the promoters of tho petition did not deem it desir able to ask Parliament to make any altera tion in this respect, aid members of the General Assembly, who form the majority of this constituency, are accountable to tho electors for their actions. The Senate of the University, to whom the power to elect three members of the Board of Governors was given by the Act of 1880, are account able to no one. This appeared to the pro moters of tbe petition a very strong reason why Parliament should be asked to revoke the Act of 1880. Another strong reason wa3 that, ot the twenty-livo members of tho Senate, only four are Auckland resi dents, while twenty-one live in the Southern Provincial Districts, so that the Senate is practically a foreign consti tuency. The third reason which influenced the promoters of tho petition was that this was another instance of exceptional legisla tion, as, so far as they can aicertaio, there is no othor Grammar School in the colony, any of whose governing body are elected by the Senate of the University or other similar constituency. In conclusion I may state that tho petition has been signed by many of our most influential citizens, and that very few indeed refused to sign it.— Youm, &c. ' William Rattray. Mount St. John, June 6th, 1881. [Wo understood that our correspondent, who has so deeply interested himself on behalf of Mr Macrae throughout the late inquiry, was the chief promoter of the petition, and it affords us very [ great pleasure to give him ' the space necessiary to explain tho reasons for the course he has adopted. We do so the more readily because when the " in fluential citizens " who have thoughtlessly signed the petition see its frivolousniss they may reasonably bo expected to withdraw their names or mend the error of their ways by signing a counter petition,. which those who have the true weal of the Grammar School at heart ought to set on foot at once. Mr Rattray i offers two objections to the present mode of election : First, that Sir Georgo Grey in formed some mysterious deputation that he did not think tho members ot Parliament for the district were a proper consti tuency to' elect the Board ; and, second, that the University Senate is a foreign con stituency. Really we wero_ quite un aware that our correspondent is so ardent an admirer of Sir Georgo Groy that the Pro-Consul's word is law unto him; but wonders will never cease. It is rather unfortunate, however, for the moral effect of this tremendous argument, that the petition does not urge any alteration in that part ot the Board's constituency to which, as our correspondent alleges, Sir George Grey objected, while it does propose to abolish that other part for which Sir George Grey aud all the Auckland members voted without a single word of dissent. Equally unfortunate is it that in the matured opinion of Mr Rattray the National University is to Auckland as a foreign body. Let us hope that within a few years after our College is reformed this will no longer be so, but that our scholars will make a formidable and preponderat ing array in the University Calendar. Let us likewise pray that our College will emerge from its exclusively local character, and, like the great schools of England, win for itself a colonial regard commensurate wittf the breath of its foundation. If any doubt could have existed before about the propriety of having the national interests of secondary education recog nised in the management of an Affili ated College, it must have been dispelled by the manner in which the Senate has exercised its privileges. The only thing we can conceive of as a fairly reason able ground for this petition would be proof that the Senate had shewn itself unworthy of jthe trust. But will even our correspondent assert that the Rev. C, M. Nelson, Messrs Brooktield and Tole, all men of scholastic attainments, are less qualified for govern ing the Grammar School than, say, Messrs Dargaville, Peacock and Haultain, who represent the Education Board, whose right of nomination Mr Rattray does not call in question? Many Trust Schools are menaged ,by pure nominees. .We are bound to- say

that the elective principle in the constitu tion of the Auckland College Board of Governors, is a vast advance upon this, and the sooner other institutions supported with public money are assimilated to it, the better.-ED. E.S.]

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN COItRKSPONDKNTS),

COROMANDEL, this day,

Blackmorc's have only one man working ou tho face. Yesterday he knocked out 201bs. of specimens. The ilat leader in the low level, three feet wide, is also showing gold.

THAMES, this day,

The sale of leases of High School endow mens was well-attended. All the lots offered were sold excepting one. Nearly all the prices realised exceeded tbe up-et. Hearn and Party, Hape Creek tributers, crushed 45 loads for 4GJozs gold. LICENSING COURT. At the Licensing meeting a large number of applications were received and consi dered. Applications for licenses for new houses were received from Messrs Comer, of Kerikeri, and Garrett, of Puriri. The license for Mr Garrett's house wbb granted, but Mr Comer's was refused, as the house has not yet been erected. RUSSELL, this day, Arrived : lona. The Licensing Bench did not sit to-day as thero was not sufficient Commissioners present to form a quorum. [PER PRESS AGENCIT.] WELLINGTON, this day. A deputation from Hutt County Council waited on the Government to-day and re presented the difficulty in which all County Councils aro placed through the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Hendry v. Hutt Council. The deputation urged the Government .to introduce a bill to amend the Counties Act by giving power to County Councils to prepare valuation rolls and levy rates in districts where road boards or other local bodies refuse or have neglected to do so. The Premier promised to favourably con sider tbe matter. ASHBURTON, this day. Some bags of lime in a truck at the rail way-station caught lire early this morning, caused by rain. No damage was done. The firo was quickly extinguished. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Twenty-Eeven boys and twenty-one girls havo entered in competition for the scholar ships offered by the Board of Education examination, which commenced to-day. DUNEDIN, this day. SALE OF QUEEN'S THEATRE. The Queen's Theatre and Buildings havo been sold to G. W. Elliott for£Goo, subject to a mortgage of £4,45,0. INVKBCARGILL, this day. LICENSING COURT. At tho annual meeting of the Licensing Court all applications for renewals were granted, except four wooden hotels, which were held over pending arrangements for re-bullding. . ■ ; — t

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDA , JUNE 7,



Corporation Notices. i-ffIVWBSor piTY OF AUCKLAND. FIXING LEVELS (AMENDED). It Is hereby notified that it ia the intention of the City Council of Auckland to Fix the LeveU of ALBX ANDR A.-STRKET. Plans may bo seen in the Surveyor's Offloe. Queen-street, Auckland, and all interested therein or liable to bo aggrieved thereby will bo hoard by the City Council at a meeting to te held on THURSDAY, June 30,1881. All objections must be made in writing, ad dressed to tho Council, and sent to them not less than ten days beforo the day appointed on whioh to hear objections. P. A. PHILIP 3. Town Clerk. City Council Offices, 28th May, 1881. Tenders. TW-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Pmhted Stationery. General Manager's Office, Wellington. Ist June, 1881. Separate Written Tenders will bo received at this ofllco up to noon of MONDAY, 27th Jnno, 1881, for tho supply and delivery of Printed Stationery for North and Middle Island Rail ways. Samplos and specification may bo scon, and forms ot tender obtained, at tbo Stores, Mana ger's Office, Wellington; Storekceporß' Offices, Auckland, Chrlstohurch, and Dunedin. Tenders to bi addressed to tho Goneral Mana .gor. Now Zea'and Railways. Wellington, and markod outside, " Tendor for Printed Station ery." Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily tie accopted. J. P. MAXWELL, General Managor Now Zealand Railways. m O BUILDERS. Tondors will bo received up to i p.m. on WkDNKSDAY. tho 15th Inst, for the erection Ot a Shop, &c, in Qucon-etroet, Plans. &.0., at my office. HBNBY G. WADE. Architeot, rjpZo builu cr "a Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, the 17th instant, for the Erection of Promises In Queen-street for Messrs J. and T, Mason. Plans, &c„ at my offloe. IHKNRY G. WADE. Arohitoot TPENDERS for completing tho Teacher's L House at Little Omaha, will be received by tho Education Board. Wyndham-street, Auokland, until noon of TUESDAY, 11th June instant. _ , ~ Plans and Specification at tha ofllco of the Board, and on application to tho Chairman of tho District School Committo, Omaha. Meetings. I^kEUTSCHER VEREIN. Dlo Mltglieflor werden ersuoht, sioh am Mittowoch. d. 8. ds behufs dor Vorsohlage zudeu Ncuwahlen mogllchst zahlreicb elnflnden zu: m,llen' GUSTAV HRNSEN. SohrittfUhrer. ~KTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER» CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice ia hereby givon tbat tho Annual Local Meeting ot the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agonoy Company (Limited) will be held at tho Offloo of tho Company, at Auckland, on WBDNESDAY, the 6th day of Jnly, 1881, at noon. FREDK. BATTLEY, Secretary. I Auckland. Juno 3.1881. Board, ana Kesidence. /10VERNOK BROWNE HOTEL, \JC HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _..20s por Week Single Room 255. Goodson's Arcade. CI W. Goodson rjIHE Depart . begs to thank JL ments, which his numerous custom- are well stooked with ers for the steadily all New Goods, may i increasing patronage bo classified thus:— he has received, and g Stationery, yielding to tho ex- *o Cutlery, pressed desire of Q Silver and Electro many to secure a O plate, position on the right ° China and Glass, side of Queen-street, » Clooks, Watches, and ho lias much pleasure si Jewellery, In announcing the > Perfumery, opening ol the com- Brußhware, moillons premises j Toys. Mechanical, (Hoffman's Buildings, '- Cheap Toys, 148, Queen-st.). which S Dolls, Fancy Goods ol! havo been fitted up 3 all kinds. it considerable cost 2 Seethe"Kohinook," upon the " London eh a most brilliant illu- Arcade plan." all <n mlnation. Goods being display- <% The Hermit's Cave in ed and marked in « English winter plain figures. The H Byolole Race trade motto being E> Revolving Fountain " Small profits, quick Q Performing Bears, returns. OS Monkeyß, &o. C. W. GOODSON 3 And the greatest wishes to dispel the . assortment of No prevailing idea that H velties in Auck all who enter the H land. Arcade must needs < A Heading and Writ beoome a purchaser, s ing Table at publlo and cordially invites Q disposal, inspection irrespec- Parcels delivered in tive of any purchase S5 Town. Stamps Sold, being made. O A Porter in attend- Being in direct g ance at door, communication with » Branch Depot: Home, having an ex- R Brandon Hooss:, perlenced Buyer on M parsbll, the Market, a con- H At which the same stant accession is w prioes are charged being made to the as at the already yaried stook London Arcade, by regular ship- Qneen-street. merits. Open daily London Office: 58, St. from 9 a.m. to p.m. Mary le Axe.



Wunceo. WANTED, a General Servant, with references.—Mrs. Hooves, Vlotorla-Bt. W~A"N~T ED, a Pair of Brass wheeled Hkntcß.—Apply, stating price, to " Rink," Box 165, Post-oillco. WANTED, a Boy who can read maim- Ciript.—Apply olllco ot this paper. WANTED, a Girl for general house work.—J. Boveage, Cook-street. WANTED, a respectable middle-aged Woman to tako charge of a Houso and Family of six children.—Apply at onco Mr. Princo, Crown Hoot Factory, Groy-stroot; or, Mr. Jamioson, Wellosloy-streot. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Quoen and Darby streets, Female Servant ablo to milk ono cow (Mount Albert). WANTED, an experienced trustworthy Female Assistant.—Apply Allen's Speoial Drapery, Victoria^treet W "ANTED, a good Brush Hand.-G. Bishop, Newmarket. WANTED, an experienced General Hervant; must bo a good plain cook and laundress. A nurse kept.-Apply to Mrs John Mowbray, St. George's Bay Hoad, Parpoll. WANTED, a strong Boy for a Butcher's Shop.~M. Brearley. Hobaon-strcot. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry. Queen and Darby Btreots, FomajojSeryantJclorgymon'B family). WANTED a good Uook and Laundress. Mrs Batgcr, Mount Eden. "«TANTED7a Married Couple on a dairy Vv farm; must bo good milkers.—Apply at Itar Olllco, or Romuora Dairy. __ WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to S. Parker's Galvanised Works, Victoria stroot East. __ ANTED, the middle-aged person who applied to Mrs Barnett, Pitt-street, for a Situation on Saturday last, to call again as Boon as possible^ WANTKD, a Man to milk.—Apply to morrow, after 11 o'olock, to John Lamb, 35, Quoen street. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Rc-istry, Queen and Darby streets, notol Female Servant (Waikato), wagea 11b. _ "ANTED, a strong Girl to assist in honso work.—Apply Mrs". Leers, Kmden Cottage, Portland-street, Parnoll. ANTED to Bent, a 3 or 4-roomcd Cottago in order, and nicely situated.— Addross W.R., this office. WANTED, a situation as Housemaid In a hotel or boarding-houso, town or country; excellent references given.—Apply by letter to M.P.. this office. WANTED, for cash, the Furniture of a 4 or 5 roomed House.—Address A.8., this office. ■. T\ rANTED, a Purcnaser lor a good v T Second-hand Triohord Piano ; nearly new, Bplendld tone, and first-clans maker. A bargain.—Apply by letter to W.T.P., New market Pos.-offlce. WANTED, to Purchase a Grocery Storo in the Suburbs, or a Shop suitable. —Address. A.8.A., Stab office. \XT ANTED, by an experienced Young TV Man, employment in a vineyard; day work preferred; had twelve years experience In Australia and New Zoaland. — Address, " Vlnegrower," Star office. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a Six or Kight-roomed Houso or Villa Resi dence, within an easy distance of Post-offloe.— Address, "A.D.," Star office, Auokland, ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, Female Servant for town. ANTED, Cattle to Graze, at the T T Whau. Horses, Is 0d per week: Cows, 1b per week; Calves, 6d per week. Plenty of good food and water.—H. Dyer. WANTED KNOWN, that Goodson's London Arcade. 148. Queen and Victoria streets, ia open dally from 9 to 9, on Saturdays until 10.30. See Advertisement in 6th column, Ith page. WANTED, to Purchase a Good Generai Storo Bußinosß in tho Suburbs.—Ad dress, E.C., Starolßco. WANTED" KNOWN, that you cau Dross well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. see advertise ment on front page. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Evory person ordering a Huit for 65s 0:: upwards wil roceivo a present of a pair 01! Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Queen street. WANTEDKNOWN.Parniliesattcnded on in City or Suburbs.—Wm. Arthur, Ponsonby Laundry, Prospect Terraco. ANTED, to Let sn Allotment, Cus tom-House-street West, with the option ot taking tho Workshop formerly occupied by J. Clare, Boat Builder.—Apply to T. Booth, aheridan-street. \\J ANTED KNOWN, H. Waite, Tin- V T smith, has Removed to HIGH-ST REET, noxt tho old Police Station^ AN'i'ED KNOWN, that in conse quence of the great •nccess which has attended Professor Cailliao's Singing ClaBS, he intends opening ono in tbe Parnkll Public School on WEDNESDAY, Bth instant, at 7.30 p.m. Applications will bo received in' the achool-room the opening night. Foe, 10s 6d per qnartor. WANTED, Laoies to know that Wm. Rattray has roduced the prices of all his Winter Paris Millinery, at 62, Qneen-Btreet, Auckland. WANTED— Why go to Auctions and' buy rubbish when you can get gnaran tcsd Furniture for tho same prico at T. Molvor's. City Market? \»rANTED, the Public to call and in V* spoct, or purchase, the Goods at A. MeLeod's Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Mattress Factory. City Mart, 123, Qneon-street. Tboy will find that everything is marked in plain figures, and is the Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m. till 5p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED, Everybody to try Robley's Superior Digc3ti ye Bread, whioh is light and wholeaome. thoroughly baked by a flrat class Baker, and on salo; also, the Meal specially prepared for those who wish to make their own bread; also, Self-rising Flour.—At Robley's Storo. Grey-street. VAT ANTED KNOWN, that Mrs Hadley TV (Ladies' Underclothing* Establish ment, Princes-itrr et), deslreß to inform the Public ot Auckland that sho is SELLING OFF for 11 days, previous to her removal to New Premises in Grey-street. Vjrr ANTED Kfi O W N. The Auckland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lota of Building Matorials, whioh will be Bold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. G. HOLDSHIP. Manager. \»/"ANTED KNOW«, mat D. Goldie V T Is prepared to sell all kinds «f Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-B&rk and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-streot, near the Dock, at lowest cash prioes. The timber, being undor cover.ls better than that purchased elsewhere WANTED, J. Ford's Customers to know that In consequence of tho late Are he baa let tho front of his shop to Mr Payne, Jeweller, but oarrieß on tbe Tailoring in the same shop, where he guarantees to supply as Good and as Choap Garments to order as oan be produced in this oity.—J. Ford, Tailor, 166, Queon-street. § ANTED, all the Ladies to call at my shop and see tbe Splendid Glass Sngar Basins and Butter Coolers at Is. and tbe most varied assortment of better qualities. Cream Jugs, sd; Jam Dishes, 5Jd ; Tumblers, S&d; Good Jugs, 4Jd; Best Gold and Whito China Cups aud Saucers, lid; Tea ditto, 8d; Whitß Stone, 6d; and all othor sorts equally cheap. Meat Dishes, 7d; Wellington Knife Polish, Bii; Old Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes, Is; and the cheapest and best assortment of Vases, Ornaments, and all kinds of Crockery and Stationery at English prices, Note the address. F. A. HKNMAN, Karangahape Road, opposite Newton Hotel. WANTED, the Public ot Auckland to Know that, aa really serviceable goods can now be got Ready-made, it Is a mistake to get rubbish made to measure. From long ex perience, -I. Ford, Tailor, Queen-street, is able, at very little above ready-made prices, to pro duco the Cheapest Snit to measure in this city, whether yon oonßidor the goods, the style and fit, or tho prioe. Example: The prico of a decent Slop Suit is from 60s to 70s. I can make you a Suit from 70s to 90s whioh cannot bo sur passed, being well shrunk and well-made ia every respect. If you want a Best Suit, try my Fancy Coat and Vest and Mosglel Tweed Trousers, from 90s to JlOs. Try Ford's Trousers and Vests, from 32s 6d to 42s 6d; try Ford's Trousers mado from Twked, not cotton rub bish. from 21a to 27b 6d ANTED KNOWN.—Dunne, Hall, & Co. have Removed to the premises lately ooonpied by Mr C. W. Goodson, opposite Tonics' Mart, Queen-street, where they will be | glad to see old friends and customers, and givo GOOD VALUE in all kinds of Drapery, Milli nery, and Fancy Goods of the BEST QUALITY, and Newkst Fashions. A Large Stock of Kid, Silk, Cloth, and Thread Glovjcs always on hand; also, a Splendid Stock of Hosiery— /Ladies', Gents', and Children's. We have, ex mall-steamer from New York, a Bhlpment ot the Handsomest and most Perfect-fitting Ulsters in town. On Fridays and Saturdays wo purpose offering Decided Bargains, which will be openly displayed. We respectfully invite your patronage. AJMA.NTED to Sell (cheap), White and TV Gold Cups and Saucers, lis doz; Blue Sprig ditto, 8s 6d doz; Common ditto, 6d; small W,&G. ditto, 8d; China Plates, 7s and 93doz; China Basins. Is and is 3d; Basins, from 4d to 6d; Plates, 2Jd to 6d; Jugs, 2s 6d to 3s 6d; Brown Teapots, from Is to 2s; Chambers, Is 6d to 2s 6d; Engraved Water Jnga, 3s and 3s 6d; Engraved Wine Glassos, 6d, 5s 6d doz ; Engraved Tumb- ' lera 8a doz; CookinK Apples. 123 case; Bating Apples, 10s; New Jams, 7s doz; Kumeras, 161bs for Is; Pumpkins, 121bs for 9d; Sauce, 7d bottle ; Light Bine, 8d lb, 21bs for Is 2d; Washing Pow ders, 8d doz; Fine Blue Cut Tacks, Jin. to ljln,, 1000 in a packet, only 4d packet; Good Razors, Is each, three for 2s 6d; Spectacles, Is, three pairs for 2a 64; Hock Glass, only Is6d dozen: Water Bottles and Ups, Is; Engraved ditto, ls9d and 2a.—H. Watt, at Mr. Adamß' New Briok Buildings. Qrey-Btreet. , THOROUGHLY respectable Servants are requested to apply to Superintendent of Young Women's Institute, Upper Queen street. Fee, 2s6d. Goldmining Notices. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the 13th) ot ONE SHILLING per share has been mado, i payahle to the undersigned, at the Office of the Company, No. 21, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auokland, on ERIDAY, the 17th , June. 1831. J, FRIAR CLARKE, , Secretary, t Auokland, 27th May, 18*31. __W-__________________M



LtOtit ana J.»'ouria. LOST, to-day, between City Market iiud IVollosloy-Mtioisi., a Umtt lilaok Jnokiit.- A reward ou leaving same at Mm. Hcuu'b, (Jlty Markot. To Liet. rjlO LET, a (i-stallcd Stable, every eon- X venlonco; water laid on.—Apply to (J, A. Martin, Park I lotol. TO LET, a 5-roomcd Cottage in Lower Hopburn.street, near old school, and ono in Suminor-Btroet; rent of oach, 811 per week.— Jaincß Held, Kdim Terrace. mo LET, a Brick Store (with verandah) J In Fort-street, noxt Cußtom-houao Hotel, sultablofor waruhouso, olllcos, or rcßtaumnt; gae and water lnid on.—J. M. Lennox, Queen- Btreot. ______ TO LET, a 4-roomcd Cottage.—Apply J Abbot, grgogr, llohßon-strnet. TO LET, two Large Unfurnished Rooms, with Ureplaco in eaoh. In Ponsonby Road, opposite the Wesleyan Chapel.—Address "V, BTAU_olllce. rinO LET, Furnished House, conveniently JL situated, ovoiy conveniences; also Ihe ({round floor of an 8-roomcd House, furnished.— Apply Chop Furniture Mart, vlctoria-ntroet Kttßt, noxt Publlo Hoi Bathe. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage in Ryle stroet; splendid view of harbour.—Apply to J. Ponhallgon, Fernly-ptreot, Ponsonby. CUMMODIOUS and Comfortable Rooms, some with gas laid on, suitable for com mittee mcetingß, cilices, &c„ at from 4s to 25s a week, at The Oreat Northern Land Agonoy, corner of Queen and Victoria-streets. "VTORTH SHORE.—To Let, in Church- Xi stroet, a 7-roomod Family Residence In first-class order, with all conveniences and out buildings; also, several Cottages.—R. and R. Dudor For JSale. FOR SALE, in Gundry'o Paddock, New ton, a new 6-roomed Cottage, detached; terms liberal; owner leaving the district.— apply J. Warren. FOR SALE, A FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situated corner Chapel and Wellesley streets, consisting of three gocd Houses, always well let. This is a ilrst-rate investment, and will bo sold cheap. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FOR SALE, or to Let, iv St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, a now eight-roomed House, with gas, we!', tank, and evory conven ience ; good viow of tho harbour.—Apply to J. Friar Clarke, Land Agent, No. 21, New Zealand Insnrance Buildings. iP«HEAF SHINGLES. Good Rough Heart Shingles selling at 10s per thousand.—Apply AUCKLAND TIMBER CO. (Limited), Cnstom-house-atroot. FOR SALE, Brick House (almost new), 4 rooms, wash-house, and scullery, on two allotment (garden), having a frontage to two streets. In a nice sheltered position, near College Road.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 74, Quoen streot. ' ' {TOR SALE, comfortable Five-roomed I? House, pleasantly Bitnated, good view of harbour, large allotment, planted with fruit and ornamented tress.—J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. |ii OK SALE, Cheap, a First-class Sewing " Machine in good working order.—Apply Star Office. JTIOR SALE. 300 cases SALMON, lib. J_ tins. W. S. LAURIB. 7, Wyndham-street. BilOR SALE, the Barque Espkculador, Sa carries 375 tons of coal, sails fast, and is in good order and condition.—For further particu lars apply to D. H. McKenzie, Fort-stroet; or to Captain Powell, on board. FOR SALE, at Wairau, County of Mars den, 100 Acres Land, at 5s 6d an acre. Nice Bush tor fencing and firewood. Must be Bold.-* Apply J. It. Randerson, N.Z. lasurance BnUdings. R/lUR SALE, the Lease of about 2 acres \P of Land at tbe foot of Mangere Bridge, with all improvements, including a New Four roomed Cottage and Cow-shed, also a good well of water (never-falling supply); the lease having 16 years to run.—For terms, apply to Mrs T. J. Smith, on the premises. FOB SALE, a House, new and well finished, 6 rooms, good well, etc.; on an allotment of GufU frontage to London-street, Ponßonby. Splendid view, overlooking the harbour. Only £375.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. ■ MUST be Sold immediately, a 7-roomcd Honso in Newton Road, near Kyber Pase, •with a double allotment 200 feet deep; offers invited witldn the next few days.—F. G. Ewlngton. FOR SALE (Cheap), a First-class Hooded Buggy, Bingle-seated, with Horse ard Harnesß.—Apply Stab offloe. H/OR SALE, Superior Building Allot p.' ments, on the Ponsonbk Road, near tho Ponsonby Club Hotel.—Full particulars from D. F, Kvan», Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street. i/tOK IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in ID Ponsonby, a really good and well-finished Seven-roomed House, scnilery and washhouse, splendid well, tank, &c, and large garden.— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, &c, Fort street; OT AH U H U.—A well-finished Ten roomed House and extensive out-buildings, with or without Eight Acres of Land, to be Sold cheap.—Clark and Pane, Fort-street. i£*o Cf f\— FARM containing 130 acres, ItOO" pejtly fenced; 35 acres grass, good orchard, volcanic soil, large run adjoining, Dwelling-house, sheds, &c.; terms as agreed.— S. Valle, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland street. £750-TWO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing ** a good, business, and let at good rentals, splendidly situated on a corner aUot ment, 33 x 100 feet.—3. Taile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-itreet. ■PIOO OASH, Balance as agreed—Houso ~ af 4 rooms, with verandah, stables, coach-houses, tank, wbII, &c, and aUotment 38 x 81.6. Bitnated In a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Post Office.—S. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. fief) CASH, balance at 7. per cent, two ~x " " Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prln olpal street, close to Queen-street Allotment, 35 x 82. Prloe, £525.-8. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. iFj kS. PER FOOT.—Building Allotments, *'-L ° 42 x 128 feet, situated at Ponsonby. If desired the whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage—s. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Bhortjand-gtreet. iMOA-BUPERIOR QUALITY FAKM, con jj-xov tabling 10 acres of rich volcanic land all in grass, good House of 5 rooms, stable, cow shed, &c, plenty of water, 1} miles from railway station. Terms as agreed.—S. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR IMMEDIATE oaii_, cneap, anu terms easy n comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; aIBO. two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and Kepple-Btreets, Newton; and- a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen street by a depth of 156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent. Fort-streot. RUIT TREES FOR SALE.—Apples on Blight-proof stocks, Pears. Plums, Cherries, Figs, Peaohes, Nectarines, &c. Good plants, true to name, properly grafted, and best varieties, Si per 100; 12s per doz. Grape Vinos, Lemons, Oranges, Chestnuts, Walnut', Goose berries, Currants, Raspberries, and Rhubarb Roots, at currant rates. Roses-the best collec tion in the colony—6s, 9s, 12s, per doz.; £3 per 100. Time for removal, July to September. Terms strictly cash.—W. J. Palmer, Carleton Road. Anokland. "VT O T I C E. The undersigned having many applications for Allotments iv Hobson-Btreet, Symonds street, Karangabnpe Road, Franklin Road, Ponsonby Road and elsewhere, anticipates a speedy Sale ot any placed in his hand. Com mission charged only when sale is effected. D. F, EVANS, Estate Agent, 4, Queon-st root (opposite Bank New Zealand. "CT O JK S X~ L EJ ISLAND OF MOTUROA, BAY OF ISLANDS. This Island is beautifully situated at the onterancetotheßay otlslandß; estimated tc contain about 500 acres of choice fertile land chiefly under grass and capable of carrying a large quantity of stock; land well watered with never-failing springs; good Homestead of sh rooms, well finished, with all necessary out buildings, including large and commodious smoke-bouse; two acres well and choicely laid out in orchard and kitchen garden; Stock now running on Island can bo taken over at a fail valuation, Liberal Terms can be arranged tc suit purchaser. For further particulars Apply to ROBERT BROWNING, Solicitor, 3hortland-3treet, Auckland. jEI O R SALE. 50 oases CASTOR OIL, in bulk 100 drums LIN SEED OIL, boiled and raw 10 casks „ „ ~ 5 casks COLZA OIL 20 drums „ „ 20 arums TURPS. W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-street. "OX 'S V X B N 40 TONS PURE BONEDUST, *v superior sample, £7 10S. ion TONS SMITHS'& HOUSEHOLI 1° O BE <3 T NEWCASTLE COAL. Also, The Balance GUANO, ex' East Lothian,' abou 20Q TONS, at £3. W. & G. WINSTONE. (\ N S A L E SO tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 20 „ WAIKATO 10 „ BARLEY MEAL. G. S. JAKINS, I COSTOM-HOUSE-STREUT. ■ . . . ■ r.. ■■■;-



Public Noticed. 1 AND TRANmPKR AOT NOTICE. Uobornh Hood, of Nglirnttwallln, WulkiOo, In tho Provincial Olntrlloi of Auckland, widow, claiming ciitato or Interest, an boloilovlbco under tlio will of Hugh Hood, Into ol Ntrarunwaliiu uforoMild, Hotel-keeper, deceased, having mode application to bo rcglntored an proprietor of an CHtato In foe-Blinplc, In nil that pleoo ot land Situated in tho purlitli of ilorallu, containing 10 pnrolies more or loss, being part of allotment 111, of tho town ot Nowc&Btlo, und being tbo wholo of tbo land described In vol 15, folio 139. of tho Register Book. Notlco is hereby given that tbo applicant will be registered accordingly unless cuvoat bo lodged forbidding tho Banio on or bo foro tho fifth day of J illy noxt. Dated at tho Land Transfer ofllco.lAuckland, thiß l!3rd day of May, 1881. THKO. KIBSLINO. District Land Rogißtrur. -VTOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. Agkncy for uovkuneshes and Servants' Registry. Rospcotablo Servants are requested to apply UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Foo from Employers. Gs, Koe from Governesses, 6s. Foe from Servants, 2b Cd. PEOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES 1 PKOPLB MUST HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES 11 PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES!!! pay my new premises a visit. Joseph Williams, THE PEOPLE'S TjULOR "VICTOBIA-fJTREET. (Next to Allen's Cheap Drapery Shop). Acknowledged to be the Cheapest House in Town. Bf VISITING ME YOU SAVE 78. 6d. IN the pound. An Immense Stock of New Tweeds. TROUSERS, from 10a 6d TWEED SUITS, from £2 10 raoBOUGiiLX shrunk: and fit guarantee d THANKS.— I be«r to return my sincere thankß te Mr Mahon and Friends for their assistance In extinguishing tie fire and protecting my goods.—J. F. Lepine, Tailor, Grey-street, •i? li\ T0 £100° LENT on Building *3&. fl-" Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See Lißt of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Estate and Financial Agent. Vulcan Lane. "Jtf"IGHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in tho City or Suburbs requiring the Bervices of the presont Contractor at tho nUDDCBD rates should make early application to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nelson-street, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices," GO TO BATH to Roth's Public! Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria-street East. Charge, Onb Shilling. Open all week days from 7 a.m, to 9 p.m., and Sunday Moenings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brußhoß, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance. One: Shilling. Pleaso note the address: Victoria street East, abovo the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. j" H. D A L T ON, JPashionaeile 'Jlmlok. 9 "" % VICTORIA-STREET VICTORIA-STREET WEST. WEST. ANY Person found Tresspassing on the Properties ot the undersigned, in pursuit of Game or otherwise, will be prosocuted. MACLEAN & CO. Auckland, May 7,1881. TC" O T I C E. I hereby beg to state that thero is no trade connection between W. and E. Hodgson. Orders taken as usual In Cranroft-street, Parnell, or the Boiler Shed Yard. There can be no mis take about the grey horses. W. HODGSON. "J^RAPER V! JU KAFERY! ' C. NICHOLSON wishes to Inform the Resi dents ot Newton and surrounding districts that he has Opened a Drapeiry and Clothing Estab lishment, and hope 3by civility and strict atten tion to business to merit a fair Bhare ot publio patronage. All Goods sold at Town Prices. N.B.—Note the address: C. Nicholson, Draper, Somerset House, Karangahape Road, two doors from T. J. Philip's, Baker. INDIA AND CHINA TEA WAREHOUSE, NO, 95, VICTOBIA-STREET. The undersigned wishes to call speoial attention at the present time to the splendid Blend Teas he is offering. Being near the end of 1830-1 Tea Season, and anxious to clear several balances of stock, bo has determined, to give his customers Borne unusually good yoluei—notably in Is Bd, 2s, and 2s 6d quotations. The 3s is recommended as a blend or combination of a variety of the Finest Teas tbat have found their way into our market; and he would farther add,—there is no exaggeration in this last statement. Being a large importer of Teas, he is able to give undoubted values, and continues doing so to secure a large independent publio patronage. 9 lb. A strong rlobthiok liquoring Tea.. .. is 8d " Tea Extraordinary," a thorough econo mic tea, with Assam fiivour .. ..2s " Family Mixture," very choice, rich, and pungent—Darjeeliag kind .. .. „ 2s 6d "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea" .. ..3s Quotations for Box leas represent exception ally good values for the time of year, and in cludes some of the choice First Crop Ticas of the season. Present prices for really good China Teas:—2os, 225. 21s, and 26s per box. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, „ ■• ' Toalmporter. : . / . •-/ Terms Cash. 95, Victoria-st., Auckland N.B.—Special and sundry lines on the fourth page. ■' . • ..' "* . •• w. .1 ■.. i. ~:i T.&H nnnrcw /^OUCHBS.EasyChairsand 67. Queen°st ' V pt f ™ Chairs of aUdes- T&H nnOKE /CARPETS,Hearthrugs, Ll" 67 Oneen _ ' noleum, Floorclotrf, Mat 6<, oneen-Bt. ting, lJoor Mats, Bath Mats. TELESCOPE Tables. Oval , „ ~ .....„„ Tables, Round Tables, w'o'n^en^Bt Writing Tables, Occasional 07. yueen-st. Tab , es> Coff6e &nd Tables, &c, ~ *-tt rnnirir dJLT. Chimney Glasses and 67 Oueen-Bt Mahogany Toilet Glasses 1)7, Queen Bt. to variety. t«- it rnn—w TRON and Wood Bedsteads 67 Oueen^st * anil Bedding of all dcs- W, mneen at. criptio:aa and best q'naUty. GILT Cornices and Polished Cornice Poles, Venetian 67, tjueen-Bt. and Patent Spring Roller Blinds. I\)irAKDROBKS, Drawers, T.& H.COOKE, VV Washstands, ToUet 67, Queenst. Ware, and all kinds of Bed . - room Furniture. ____________ Cash Purchasers. All **S JOn'«^s™! goods cleliveredFHKEin town b7. yueen-st, catalogues forwai'ded on ap lication. TW" O T I C E! NOTICE L. H. GREEN begs respectfully to inform the Public of Auckland' that he has for Sale this Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Frnit Trees, Shelter 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 Lilydale Nnrsery, One- Tree Hill. BED WARD'S COACHES TO THE . GOLDFIELD.-TIME-TABLE. Leaving Hamilton for Te Aroha every Tues day, Thursday and Saturday. Leaving To Aroha for Hamilton on Monday Wednesday, and Friday. Special Carriages provided to Order. B. EDWARDS Llverr and Bait Stables. Hamilton. ri H I N A, GLASS, AND J£akthenwarJ2. BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEALAND. G. BROWNING, (LATE J. B. FKANOIS), 225, QUEEN •• STKEET. TTOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE X AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUEBN-STREET Open daily from 10 a.m. till g.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from«to7p.m. Boarding-house for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on appHcatlon to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during tho Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library In ' connection wit— tbo Institute. ■'' "''"v_________________ni



Amusements. ■ T*MATEUR -OALLAD /CONCERT, TO UK GIVEN IJY S. MATTHEW'S CHOIR, ASSISTED liT. Messrs, GORDON GOOCU, A.R.A.M., AND SLATER, In ST. JAMES'HALT. THIS EVENING (WHIT TUESDAY), AT 8 P.M. Programme :— PART I. Pianoforte Duet. "Grande Valse" (Bchuloff)- Tho Misses Roy and Hooper Song, '"ihe Man of War (Hatton)-Mr Hen Gleoe(Orpheue), " Serenade ''-Mossrs Howden, Burnham, Kingßford, and Henderson Ballad, "Cleansing Fires" (Virginia Gabriel)- MiBB Halstead „ „ . . __ Part Song. "A Summer Day" (Taylor)-The Duet. "Friendship"-The Misses Fisher and Pianoforte Solo, "Fantasia" (Soarell)—Mr Ballad, " Aubado " (Cowen)-Mlss Henderson Trio, " Tho 80118 of St. Michael's Tower "JKny vett)—Mies Davis, Messrs Parish and Taylor gong, "The Four Jolly Smiths" (Henry Leßlie)— Mr Worrall , _. Part Song, " The Open Air" (Mendels'ohn)—Tho Choir ... Buffo Song, "Tho Very little Man" (from tho Welsh)-Mr Parish _ National Air and Chorus, " Rule Britannia " (Dr. Arno)—Mr Burnham and tho Choir Interval of Five Minutes, PART 11. Pianoforte Duet, "Les Couriers"—Tho Misses Williams Song, " Tho Sailor's Grave" (Arthur Sullivan)— Mr Heath . _ Glee (Orphons)—Mossrs Howden, Burnham, Ferrioay. Kingsford, and Henderson Ballad, " Adieu of Mary Queen of Scots to France" (Neilson)—Mrs Morrin Part fong, "O. Hush thee, my Baby" (Arthur SulUvr-n)—The Choir Song. "Tub Moss Troopeh" (Diehl)-Mn Gordon Goooii - _ .:, Pianoforte Solo, "Ah ohs la Morte" (Verdl)- Miss Davis Ballad, "I Cannot Forget' (Salnton-Dolby)— MissD'l.aoy Duet, " Silver Moonlight Winds aro Blowing (Ordley)—The Misses Cant Song, "The Angel at the Window" (Berthold Tours)—Mr Burnham Part Song, "Goad Night, Thou Glorious Sun" (Henry Smart)-The Choir ' . Air (Maritf.na), "Now My Courage" (Yin. cent Wallacel—Mr Gordon Gooch National Anthem, "God Save the Queen" (Henry Leslie)— The Choir. Accompanyist, Mr Slarir. Conductor, Mr Joseph Brown. ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING, On Thursday, June 30th, there will te Amateor Theathicais, of whioh full particu lars will bo announced. . , . The pieces performed will ba " Family Jard " a nd " My Dress Boots." During the intervals an Amateur Band will perform a selection of music. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. CONVERSAZIONE. - FRIDAY, 10 T H JUNE. Chairman: J. C. Firth, Esq. Special Musical Programme. microscopes, graphosoopes, telephone electric batteries, ELECTRIC PEN (with illustrations), PICTURES, CURIOSITIES, &0. EXHIBITION OF MICROSCOPIC OBJECTS, With Oxyhydrogen Lantern, by '<.'.'. Josiah Martin, Esq. Admission:— ; r " \ . Lecture tioket-holders, Free. Non-ticket holders. One Shilling, Ttf ORTH SHORE "AT HOME." Thursday, June 9th. The Opening of the above Club wi'l take place in the Devonport Hall on THURSDAY EVEN ING next, with Skating, at 7.30; Dancing on following Thursday, 7.30. Applications for Tickets of Membership may, ---: be made to' any of the under mentioned mombors of Committee, viz.: Mrs. Quick, Mrs. M. Nicol, Mrs.,.P)iilcox, Mrs. Voßper, Misses Burgess, Nieotf arid A. Duder, Messrs. Durance, Fenton, Philcox, Vospor, Bartle'y, or the Seoretary. i - CHAS. BATES, . Hon. Sec. Lectures. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AS SOOIATION. Corner of Wellesley and Albert streets. Winter Course of Lectures, 1881. June 40 — Opening Meeting: Conversazione, Music, Addresses. Curlou, &0., &o. (Pro gramme will ba published) June 17—Lecture: A Trip to England, via Italy and France"—A. KoarduiEin. Eeq. July I—Entertainment, Literary and Musical July B—Lecture: "Effect of Civilization on De cay of Teeth"-E. Cox, Esq., L.D.S.H.C.S.. Eng. July 15—Lecture: "The Conventional and the Real"-ReT. J. S. Neill August 5-Entertainment, Musical and Literary August 12—Lecture: "Novels"—Rev. D. W. Runciman, M.A. September 2—Lecture: "Christian Work In Australasia"—Rev. Wm. Morley September 9—Entertainment September 23-Leoture: " Italy and Waldenses, with notes of a Visit to Rome and the "Valleys of the Vandois"—Rev. A. M. MoCal lum. October 7—Lictnre: Subject to be advertised. * Commence at 7.E0. Seits NBerved for Ticket holders till 7.20. ' Tickets for the Course (to admit .bearer and lady), ss; Single' Tloket3 for Course. 3s 6d; Single Ticket, Is, to bs obtained from the Book sellers, Members of Committee, or at the Rooms. * I ! THOMAS BUDDLE. Hon. Sec. DEN HALL, EDEN TERRACE.—: Tuesday, 7th, at 7.3o.—Lecture by Edward Lewis. • Subject i What constitutes the Gospel!'' All are invited. Questions invited at the close. 1 Ploughing Match. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND ■JL—. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ,: i.'. ' ; '. . ' PLOUGHING MATCH, ' On WEDNESDAY, Juno 22,1881, IN MR. JOHN, JONES' PADDOCK, Adjoining Railway Crossing. PRIZES :- CHAMIBION CUP, open to all comers.: Any-, plough. First prize, £5; second prize, £3; . third prize, £1. Entrance. 103. In the event . of there being no competition, only half the prize will be awarded. CLASS A—DOUBLE-FURROW, for men who have never won' a first prize. First prize, £5; second prize. £3; third prizo, £1. CLASS B-BINGLK-FURKOW, for men who have never won a first prize. First prize, £5; second prfre, £3; third prize, £1. CLASS C—ANY PLOUGH, for boys under 18 years..First prize, £3;Becond prize,. £2: third prize, 10s. No entrance money in Class A, B, or C unles3 they compete for Champion Cup, in whioh case a fee of 10s will be charged. EXTRA PRIZES. „.„ For the first finished In Class A, B, or O .. 010 For the best finished in do do .. ..0 10 For the best crown In do do .: ..0 10 For tne lightest draught in double-furrow plough made in the Province .. _ 2 2 For the team of three horses best adapted forfarmwork .. ..110' For the team of two horses be3t adapted * >* forfarmwork; .. i o SPECIAL PRIZES. ! Mr John Lamb offers a special prize of £2 2s for farmers' sons under 18 years. Messrs T, and 8. Morrin offer a special prlza of £2 2s for farmers' sons over 18 years, RULES. L.i Tlokets from tbeir respective nnmbors to bo drawn by Ploughmen, on tho field, at nine' o'clock a.m. Commence at 9.30. 2. Tho lots will be all numbered, and pegged at each corner, the numbers in each class com mencing from tho flag. 3. The Ploughman will will be permitted'to have any assistance in setting up his poles, the poles to be set upon both lands before starting, tho right-hand ridge to be ploughed first; no assistance after starting. i. Tho land to be ploughed in two complete ridges; quantity—single-fnnow. half-an-acre ; double-furrow, one acre; timo, five hours. 5, The Furrow to be 8 inchts x 1J inohes, tbo same number of B urrown on each ridge and on each side of ridge. In Single Plough Bole furrow not to count; No sole-furrow in Donble Ploughs required. C. The gun for starting will be fired at 9.3<£A a.m.,|nnd for finishing at 2,30. p.m. Any Plough man who has not then compieted hia work will bo disqualified. . .: r, 7. Any Ploughman committing a breach ol tho above Rules will be disqualified. EntriMwiltbesentlnto the undersigned, or ■ to Mr Hall, Otahuhu, on FRIDAY, June 17tL WM. PERCIVAL, Seoretary. Auctions. TO-MORROW. ORANGES! ORANGES! ORANGES! Ex 'Flirt.' THE Subscrilicr will sell, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, on Queen-street Wharf, along side the Flirt, p_,n tfiAfl Splendid ISLAND ORANGES, tPHF,WVf In lot 3to suit purchasers. i Also, , 11 NATIVE MATS. ' GEORGE SIBBIN, 1 ...'. Auctioneer. . ::':.,;■:. ~./.. i. 1 "— ; —r— —: — ~ ' (Continued on Fgm^ i £a————m m