LORD BRACKENBURY:

He alighted from the yellow caleche at precisely the nearest spot to the point for which he was bound; and, long enough before those at the Croce di Malta set out to look for him, he was sheltering in his boat under a tarpaulin, waiting only for the vio lence of the storm to subside, that he might put out to sea. When by and by the wind tell and the sky cleared, he changed bis clothes.pushed his boat off, set his little sail, and ran before the breeze half-way back to Genoa. Happily, the wind vered rouud to the north about dawn of day ; and then, keeping well out to sea, nnd with no other aid than a map and a pocket-compass, he made direct for the little islaud of Gorgon a. which lies about twenty miles to the S.W. of Leghorn, and rather more than forty from La Spezzia. Here, with some tacking and difficulty (having sunk his own clothing in a bag weighted with satid), lie landed safo and sound, after two nights and two days (Continued on fourth paqc.J

A NOVEL.

By AMELIA B. EDWARDS.

S UPREME COURT.-Yesterday (concluded).

Criminal Sittings,

(Before Ilia Honor Mj Justice Richmond.)

The Te Aroha Murder

Dr Huxtable was cross-examined at great length but his evidence was not shaken nor anything new of material import elicited. Constable David Hogan deposed that in obedience to instructions from Sergt. Major u'Grady and Dr Huxtable he had requested the prisouer to give him some hairs from his head, moustache, and beard. The prisoner plucked and gave him one hair from his moustache, some from his head, aud sonic from his beard, which the witness wrapped up in separate papers, and handed over to the doctor. Previ ously to this, at the post-mortem examina tion, ho hid drawn Dr. Huxtable's attention to the fact that some hairs were attached to the fiugers of the murdered man whereupon they were collected, and wrapped up in paper. Witness kept them for a time, but afterwards gave them to the doctor, who had retained them ever since.

Dr Kilgour gave testimony of a corrobo rative character to that sworn to by Dr Huxtablc. Ho agreed with Dr Huxtablo that the hairs which were found adhering to the finger tips of the murdered man bore a very strong resemblance to those said to have beon taken from the prisoner's whiskers and heard, and as to the general result of their examinations nnd com parisons.

The foreman at this stage said that the gentlemen of the jury desired to call attention to the fact that certain notes were passing between Serjeant O'Grady and the Crown Prosecutor. They did not think it right as Sergeant O'Grady had been a witness.

Mr Brooktield denied that a single note had been received by him from Sergeant O'Grady.

Mr. Brassey said that while he had not noticed the passage of any notes bstweeu the gentlemen referred to, still he had noticed the tendering of certain suqgestious by the Sergeaut-Major. Mr, Brookfield contended that Sergeant- Major O'Grady was perfectly justified iv making suggestions to him, and, notwith standing the interference of the jury, he would continue to receive them when tendered.

His Honor said the proceeding was per fectly regular, and he bad never heard it objected to before. Still he was glad to see the jury were closely watching the case. John Bergen and James White, miners, deposed as to hearing, on the night of the lOlh of February, a loud yell or cry, ap parently proceeding from the direction iv which the Maorie's body was subsequently found. They had seen the prisoner aod the Maorie together during the earlier por tion of tbe night.

James Cook, a miner, deposed that when the prisoner weut to work iv the drive he skiuned his knuckles and had sores on his hand—perhaps on both. The prisoner was half drunk at 9.30 o'clock on the night of the 10th February. Geo, Lipsey, farmer, of Te Aroha, gave evidence to the effect that he was in com pany with the police when the dead body was found. He identified the body ns that ot Himiona. He saw accused and deceased together between 5 and 6 o'clock in the afternoon of the 10th outside OTlalloran's hotel, and heard deceased i ell accused in an angry tone to go away. Witness stood and looked, thinking they were goin? to have a i row. Himiona walked to the bar door and | up the steps. Procoffi followed him, and Himiona put his hand ou Procoiti's chest and said, "You keep away or me break your _.—, nose." He pushed Procofti away, and then both walked into the hotel, Procofii following Himiona. Accused was dressed in dungaree—his usual dress—but witness did not notice whether it was new or old, clean or dirty, At 10 o'clock the same night he saw the native opposite O'Hallorau's Hotel. Himiona took his coat oil', and put it round his shoulders. He did not hear any outcry or screams that night, John Meagher and William Baker gave evidence of a like character. The latter heard the prisoner threaten to cut the Maori's throat. Tho Court then adjourned.

THIS DAY.

The case was continued at ten o'clock this morning. John Moore, a miner, residing at Te Aroha, was the first witness called. He said that he was the prisoner's mate. On the night of the 10th of February he retired to bed at an early hour, the prisoner being absent at the time. Ho had occasion several times during the night to get up, and for the first few times he observed or heard nothing to attract attention. Before daylight, how ever, he arose once more and heard some one in the whare, while in passing out he perceived some wet clothes hauging from the ridge-poles. He was absent ahout ten minutes, and on returning he felt the clothes referred to. They were dripping. He went to bed again and slept till six o'clock, when he arose and dressed himself. The prisoner was outside the tent. Witness asked him if he had been washing, and he replied, "I must wash sometimes." Witness had never previously seen him washing clothes. A checked shirt was hanging up to dry, and a pair of wet trousers were also spread out for the same purpose. He had seen the prisoner with a wooden-hafted knife like the one produced. He had come out from England with the prisoner, and had been a good while In companionship with him. He had never seen him with a clasp purse or any rings be longing to him. On the morning in ques tion witness found a silver ring lying in the tent, but the prisoner took it from him, say ing that it was his. (The witness here identified the ring.) Bone Werahika, a native residing at Te Aroha, deposed that on the evening of the 10th of February he saw the prisoner in the hotel, when the latter told him that he wanted to go out and get Smallman'i horse which a native had. He also said that if the native did not givo it up he would hit him. Witness advised him not to do that, and the prisoner then left, going away in the direction of Paeroa. Karaka, another male aboriginal, deposed that on tbe day of the races at Te Aroha (10th February), he saw the prisoner wrest ling with the deceased, who threw him. Kingi Hira, brother of the murdered man, deposed that he attended the Te Aroha Races in February, and that ho saw both the prisoner and the deceased there. The latter in a wrestling bout threw the pri soner, whereupon the prisoner said, "If the Maori will play with the knife I'll beat the knife." He also said that if the Maori would stand in front of him to throw knives, he would soon kill him, taking out, as he said so, a knife from the breast of his dungaree coat. Prisoner seemed angry after he had been thrown. In the evening he saw Himiona in the billiard-room of the hotel. He had with him two silver rings and one brass one. His hand became injured in attempting to lift a box, and he therefore took the silver rings off his finger nnd placed them in his clasp purse. Himiona said he had been given the rings by Mihi Mera (Miss Mera), a Maori girl. IPurse produced, and stated to be exactly like tbat which Himiona had had.] At night he saw Himiona between O'Halloran s hotel (which was closed) and the creek, and asked him to come home. Himiona told him to wait, as tbe prisoner wanted to speak to him. Witness told him not to mind the "talk," but to "come on, to which Himiona replied "Go on; 1 will follow you." They went on home, and before they got out of sight he looked round nnd saw Himiona and the prisouer together near the creek. That was the last time he saw his brother alive. . , ... , Thig witness was examined with much minuteness. ~,•»«•/-. Henry Hinton (examined by Mr Cooper) deposed that he was a sawyer residing at Te Aroha. Prisoner's whare was burnt down on the 22nd February. He visited the ruins on the following day, and found among the ashes three rings (2 silver and 1 braes) and the remains of a purse. (Rings and purse produced and identihed . A man named Moora (not the prisoners mate) was with him at the time, and he .hewed them to him. (Left Sitting.)

POLICE COURT.-This day.

| (Before R. C. Barstow, Esq,, R.M., and Mr McLean, J.P.) THE GRACES. ; Ellen McLean and Mary Wynne, both old • oli'euders, were fined for drunkenness. : Jane Jackson, alias the Nymph of Arch. , hill, was fined 10a for No. 2 of a new series ; of drinks. THE GARDENER'S REVENGE. Thomas N. Gorman was again brought up charged with wilfully and maliciously breaking sundry panes of glass, value 30s, at St, John's College, on the 7th inst., the property of the Rev. Robert Burrows. Mr Tole appeared in defence, aud pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy explained, and called evidence. Rev. Robert Burrows deposed that he was minister in charge at St. John's College. The prisoner and his wife were occupied as domestic servauts. The prisoner left tho College ou the 7th inst. without his consent. He met him ou horseback. He was evi dently under tho influence of drink. He complained of ill-usage ut the College. Prisoner had fallen oil his horse, and was assisted to remount by two men. Prisouer then rode off, aud he, Mr Bur rows, returned to the College. In tho night he heard prisoner's wife scream, and cried "murder."He endeavoured to ascertain the cruse, when the wife said her husbaud was abusing her from outside. He also found the windows broken, aud a dish of quiuces was swept ou to the floor. The ziuc ol tho pantry door was cut, a tea-pot broken, 12 loaves were put outside, and two in a water-pail. He estimated the damage at 30s. He believed the voice he heard was the voice of the prisoner. Did not see him.

io Mr Tole : The windows were broken while he was talking to prisoner's wife. Had no doubt the husband had done the damage. Robert Stuke, a student, deposed that he knew the prisoner and his wife. He was on the spot. Saw prisoner at the College. He was evidently in an excited state. He de sired prisoner to leave. He refused, and pulled out a brandy bottle, ne went pre sently, but resumed again, saying he cared for uo man, and he was going to be divorced next week. It happened in the evening. Ho returned for the third time at 11 o'clock. He heard a great noise. Had no doubt but prisoner was the cause of it. Witness also corroborated the evidence of the Rv. R. Burrows as to the damage. Oswald P. Nugent, another student, said he was in bed at eleven o'clock; heard a great noise, but did not at lirst take much notice, as he thought Mrs Gorman was experiencing night-mare. He felt sure that it was Gorman who waa making tho dis turbance, lie popped on his trousers aud slippers, and went out. Mrs Gorman called out and said, "My husband has come back, and threatens to murder me with a knife." Witness then repeated cer tain words which he heard him use towards his wife. Mr Tole argued that proof was wanting. The damage might hare bcou done by Mrs Gorman. The Court considered that the evidence was sullicient in shewing that the prisoner was the man who committed the offences. Mr Tole said malice must bo proved, and it had not been shown that prisoner cut the zinc, or did any of the mischief. The prisoner got into the box and stated that his real name was Thomas Gordon Norman. He came into the town on busi ness, and on returning to the College he was told that he was not allowed to re-enter the College, nor see hia wife. His Worship cautioned prisoner in evi dence, aa it was determined that, should he swear falsely, he would be prosecuted for perjury. Prisoner said he perfectly understood, and would speak the truth. He did not go to the College after 5 o'clock that evening. He remembered meeting Mr Burrows on tho road. Did not know whether two men were present. He was on horseback, but might have got off to speak to Mr Burrows. Rode away. It was in the evening after leaving the College. Kode through New market into Auckland. He drank three glasses of rum after parting from Mr Bur rows, from a bottle which he had in his pocket. Gave the horse up to someone, but could not tell who, as the driuk affected his head. He lodged that night in a boarding house opposite Mr CrowtherV stables. He was aroused some time in the morning, but had no distinct recollection of what oc curred. The Court: That will do. Wo find you guilty, and you must take two months' im prisonment with hard labour. wandering johnny. John Wilson was charged under the Vagrant Act with begging for alms in Howe-street; also, with threatening Maria Sophia Nairn, i.e., to knock her down with his stick, unless she gave him coin as well as bread and butter. Mr Pardy said it was inteuded to take this as an indictable offence, but the threats were scarcely sufficient to justify such a course. He would, therefore, ask that it be taken under the Vagrant Act. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Maria Sophia Nairn, the wife of Mr Wm. C. Nairn, deposed that the prisoner called at their house, near Mount .Eden, on the 7th inst., and having relieved him with bread and butter, he went away, but shortly after he returned and threatened her if she did not give him a shilliug. She, fearing ho would knockher down, gavo him a shilling. Elizabeth Smith, wife of Henry James Smith, of Paris-street, Newton, gave similar evidence. He represented tbat he had come from the islands of Fiji, and wished to see Mr Smith on business. He then demanded money. She gavo him six pence. Constable Strathern said he knew the prisoner. He had not recently como from Fiji, but from Mount Eden gaol. He was known as au idle person who never at tempted to do any work. The prisoner having confessed to ten con victions for larceny aud vagrancy, was com mitted to Mount Eden, with hard labour, for twelve calendar months. a ragged child. A boy named McGee, who had been found homeless in the streets, was com mitted to the Naval Training School for one year, to be brought up in the Faith of the Roman Catholic Church. A GENTLE PUSH. Captain E. T. Wildman, of the Thames, was' charged on summons with assaulting George Johnstone by pushing him back while attempting to cross the Masonic pre cession on tbe 30th Match. The complainant, Mr Johnstone, was called several times, but failed to appear in supnort of the charge. The case was therefore dismissed, and on the application of Mr Tyler, who appeared iv defence, costs £1 3s were allowed. This was all the business.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Education was held this afternoon. Present: Messrs J. M. Clark (in the chair), Peacock, Hobbs, Prime, Moat, Luke.

executive Committee's Report.— The report of the Executive Committee was read as follows :—The Committee re commend the acceptance of the following tenders:—Cambridge, H. J. Baker, £326, for additions to school at Cambridge; Mount Hobson, H. F. Jones, £109, lor ad ditional alterations to the Mount Hobson Boys' School, Newmarket. The report was adopted. School Fund.—A statement of the school fund account was submitted. It shewed the income to have been £7,546 5s 4d, and the expenditure £6,122 7s ljd, leaving a balance of £1,423 18s 2Jd in the bank. Dome Valley.—Letter from Mr Boon, accepting the position of Commissioner.— Agreed that he bo appointed. Ohinemuri and Titirangi,—A dis pute in reference to the custody of the schools' account books was considered.— Agreed to forward copy of balance sheet, in one instance, and in the other, that the committee be requested to hold a meeting of householders and bring the matter before them.

Grafton Road.—The Committee ap plied for enlargement of the school, as pupils were beiug turned away. It was stated that the cost would be about £1000 —It was agreed, on the motion of Mr Pea cock, that the funds of the Board for build ing purposes were exhausted, but that the requirements of the Board were under con sideration of the Government, and that the Board would take the application into con sideration when in a position to deal with

MAUNCUTAPERE. —Mr Lamb wrote stating that he had altered his niind, and he would only give five acres, instead of seven, for a school site. Agreed to conform the decision previously made on the sub ject. MOUNT ALBERT.—Application for grates and gravel. Agreed to supply the grates previous to the winter. The question of supplying gravel was allowed to stand over. Mount Roskill. — Application for water to be laid on, and clothes-posts erected, was refused. Ohinemuri.—Application for repairs to Mackaytown School at a cost of £12 was refused, the building being under rental. OnehujigA.—Application for teachers residence was deferred, there being no funds at present^

Opotiki.—Application for £2 15s extra cost of tank and spouting beyond grant.— Request acceded to. Pai Kauri.—The Committee applied for £10, for fencing, £5 had been subscribed. —Granted. Pokeno Hill.—Application for bell was granted. PONSONny.—Application for door-mats was granted.—Mr Wilkinson, whose tender had been accepted for Ponsonby School building, but who failed to keep his bond, asked for the return of his deposit which had been forfeited. It was stated that Mr Wilkinson had made a mistake of £200 in hi-|estimate for the contract price.—Agreed that Mr Wilkinson be informed that the - Board has a rule not to return deposits in any case where they are forfeited. Raglan.—lt was agreed to grant > necessary furniture for the new school. Tk MATA.—Application from the house holders to have the school made a lull time one was deferred until after the visit of tho Inspector. Wade.—The Committee wrote in refer ence to the alleged incorrectness of school funds accounts. The letter said that cer tain expenditure was authorised, and that the most serious irregularity was the absence of vouchers.—lt was agreed that the Com mittee should bo requested to procure vouchers. j

Waiotahi.—The Committee applied for fVenetian blinds for|the Waio-Karaka school, ■The present roller blinds were very destruc tive to tho windows, and preventod ventilation. The matter was deferred for enquiry. Waipu NORTH.—Agreed that the Com mittee ahould be permitted to fence the grounds out of the school fund. The Board then resolved itself into com mittee for the consideration of matters re lating to the appoiutuicnt and removal of teachers.

PRUNING FRUIT TREES.

The following valuable paper by Mr Goldic is deserving the attention of all owners of orchards :—There ia nothing that affords greater pleasure in horticultural pursuits than tho cultivation of tho fruit tree. It is both a pleasure and a prolit. Tho following hints may assiat to produce a niodorute amount of success ': —ln the lirat pluce the choice of grouud is of paramount import ance. The ground should bo chosen with a northerly aspect, and if possible well sheltered from tho prevailing cold weather. Where shelter is not naturally provided belts of trees must be planted that arc beat adapted for the purpose, such as pinus insignia and bupressus macrocarpa; thoso aro extremely hardy nnd of rapid growth. Care must be taken to have tho shelter tiecs at a sullicient distance away from tho fruit trees, so that neither their branches or roots may iv any way interfere with them. Preparation of the Soil. —First drain the land, and in February it ahould either be trenched or sub-ploughed. It is a matter of tho greatest importance to havo the soil laboured during dry weather, so as to allow the action of tho sun and air to pulverize and sweeten it. In fact the soil cannot be too well worked. Re-plough in April, and in the beginning of May mark out the places where trees are to be plautcd iv lilies eighteen feet apart and eighteen feet from treo to tree in each line. After having thus marked out tho grouud, commence at once to mako the holea— digging same about four feet in diameter, and eighteen inches in depth. By this means tho soil becomes thoroughly sweetened, being exposed to the sun and air for three or four weeks. At the cud of May or beginning of Juno commenco planting. The earlier the trees aro planted the better, and 1 have found that early plauted invariably thrive much better tho following season. I shall here give an iostatice of very early plantiug with success. When in tho employ of one of our Auck land gentlemen, while making a croquet ground, which was commenced about tho lirst week in March, there was a summer bon-chretieu pear ou the ground with un ripe fruit unon it; this tree had to bo re moved. I litted it with a good ball of earth aud transferred it to another part of the garden. After planting, thoroughly saturated the soil round the roots with water. The following Beason there was an abundant show of bloom upon the treo— being afraid that the tree would iujure ita self by producing too large a quantity of fruit, I picked more than half tho young pears off, still leaving a good crop on the tree. The fruit, although smaller than that grown upon a tree of the same variety, at h few yards distant, was much more highly colouicd and richly flavoured. The second season it produced a still greater crop—treo being tlicu about 15 yeart old. I believe that many old pear, plum and npplo treea which have not produced aßy fruit, might be made productive by digging a trench arouud each tree, leaving them standing on a ball of from 5 to C feet in diameter—larger or smaller according to the size of tree —heel- ing the tree upon its side, cut all roots underneath, bringing the treo back into its original place, put in some good wcll pulverized soil around the ball; this treat ment would greatly improve their fruiting capabilities. Treat pears in this manner about tho end of April, plums second week in May, apples about the end of May, But to returu to planting young orchard, commence by filling up the boles with good soil until the required depth is obtained, then place the tree in the centre of the hole carefully spreading out the roots, and cover tho same with good soil. Tread the plant firmly in the ground, but do not plant when the cround is too wet, aud adheres to the foot in treading, allow about a quart of half-inch bones to each tree, mix same well up with the soil, but do not apply directly to the root. Stake each treo firmly, to prevent the wind work ing it backwards and forwards creating a puddle at the roots which ia very injurious. For the first three or four years after planting, crop the ground with potatoes or other crops. Manure with each crop, either bpneduat or farm-yard manure, the latter bi ing preferable if obtainable. When the trees become too large for cropping the ground between,sow down into permanent grass which may be cut for green feed in winter, and in Hummer for hay. Pruning.—l give the following general directions for pruning, which operation must be performed during the months ot June and July, or as soon after as possible. Shape the tree well. Of apples, plums, and peaches keep tho centre well open. Pears mostly succeed best as pyramids. A good sharp knifo only must be used, making a clean cut just clear of the bud that is intended to be left. Take care that the . bud points in the direction you wish the branch to take. But for those unacquainted with pruning I would advise employment ot professional skill to pertorm tho necessary operations, or to impart lessons on same, as almost every tree requires to be treated Blightly different according to circum stances. The absence of lime in the com position of the soils in this district I consider one of the main reasons that our orchards are not so productive as might be expected. To make up in a measure for the deficiency lime should be applied in larger or smaller quantities, according to the requirements ot the various soils sot apart for fruit growing. For those who have only Braall patches of ground available for fruit growing, I would advise to adapt River's or the miniature system. I have tried a number of apple trees in this way with success. Under this system your are enabled to grow a much larger number of varieties, but the fruit that they produce although generally smaller in size than that grown upon large trees, will bo of better quality. Many of the varieties of apples succeed admirably under this treatment —others aro altogether unsuitable. I observed some that had been under my charge, and treated on the miniature system. This season many of them have a splendid show for frnit, the trees are also clean and healthy. This is the second season my trees have been under trial, somo of them are from one foot to eighteen inches high and show blossom freely. But I shall not allow them to fruit this year. General directions to be observed. 1. A thorough preparation of the land by drain ing. Drains to be eighteen feet apart, three feet six inches deep, use two and a half to three inch tiles. Trench two spades deep or sub-soil with plough. 2. Carefully prune all young trees, any of tho roots that have been broken or in jured in moving about, carefully cut off all injured parts. 3. Carefully spread out the roots when planting, not puttiug tbe tree deeper in the ground than it was originally in the nur sery, only covering the highest roots with about three inches of soil.

4. Good healthy tree 3of medium size succeed much better than large, rank grown trees. 5. Never plant your trees until the soil has been properly prepared, for to plant trees with solid soil 'all around them, is objectionable, • 6. Keep the soil- round the trees perfectly clean and the-surface well broken. (7) The most particular of all, pur chase your trees from well-known nur serymen, whom you can depend upon sup plying varieties truo to name. Cheap trees prove the dearest in the long run. All nur serymen have every year trees that have not done well. These they sell cheap. Always order the best that the nurserymen can

supply, even though you pay in advance of catalogue prices, What is an additional 3d or 6d on each tree, for you only plant au orchard once and do it well. I ap pend a good average list sufficient to plant an acre at eighteen teet apart each way, omitting walnuts and chest nuts, as these usually attain too large a size for the ordinary orchard. Forty apples, twenty pears, twenty plums, eighteen peaches, six quinces, three mul berries, six lemons, two loquats, three apricots, six nectarines, two almonds, and six figs. The above list, of course, will be subject to alteration according to the requirements of the planter. Thia article, crowded into so smalt a space, must necessarily be very im. perfect. But 1 trust that the information conveyed in it may be of use to amateurs who have a taste for fruit growing.

TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Correspondent),

TE AWAMUTU, this day. WAIKATO CAVALRY. The Te Awamutu troop numbered fifty seven on parade, all told.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE MANAGERS' REPORT,

ALDURNIA.— Yesterday morning in ex tending tho new cross-cut at the Whau levr i the Star of the South reef was intor soctetl, after.drivinc 107 feet from the main level. It is about a foot in thickness, and a well-defined lode, comprising quart- of very promising appearance though no gold has yet been obsorvod. Only one Bhot has . boen fired in quartz, So very little stono has been broken, and tho men will now start to drive eastward on tho reef in order to Ret underneath tho winzo sunk from the bnttery level by tributers, in which Rood gold is said to have been obtained. QrjKKN OF Bkauty.- The turbine con tinues to work in au ellicicnt manner, reducing tho water steadily in the shuft. It is now down a distance of 472 feet from tho surface, or about 45 feet below No. G level.

About COO Volunteers proceed to the Waikato on Friday for the Easter encamp ment, leaving here nt 7 a.m., and going on by special trains at noon from Auckland.

RUSSELL, this day.

Arrived : Hero and Albion,

At the loading ground : Gipsy, Mariner, Cutty Sink, aud Orpheus. The Hero sails about 0 p.m. Also the Albion with passengers—Messrs Golle, Dickson, Pe^'g, For Napier : Mr and Mrs Williams, Miss Ludbrook, and Miss Williams.

ITER PRESS ASSOCIATION. NELSON, thia day. DROWNING CASK. Tho telegram from Collingwood reports that it is supposed that two men named Robert Besgnvo and Yankee Smith were drowned in Salisbury Creek ou the fifth. Tho coastahlo is out searching. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Mr All wright uddrcsses his constituents at Lyttelton this evening. DUKE OK MANCHESTER. The Duke of Manchester leaves for Duuedin on Monday. The weather continuca dull and threaten ing. A large quantity of rain has fallen during tho week. A SINGULAR DECISION. A charge of petty larceny against a man named Fielding was dismissed. The Bench however ordered a sum of money found ou him at the time of arrest and corresponding with tho amount stolen from the prosecutrix a wotnau of light character to ho restored to her. DUNEDIN, this day. The shop of Mr A. Lawson, Kaikoura, was burned down to-day. The place was insured in the National Insurance Company for £170. INDECENT ASSAULT. Tho.s Fisher for indecent assault, wbb sentenced ,to nino months' imprisonment. The Judgo refused Mr Stout's application in Card's case for au appeal. The Court sentenced tho prisoner to twelve months' Imprisonment. Charles Fowler, convicted of stealing from a dwelling was sentenced to four years' imprisonment.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

fREUTKR'S TELEGRAMS.] METEOROLOGICAL CONFERENCE. MELBOURNE, Wednesday. A meteorogical conference will hold its first sitting here on the 32st instant. Dr. Hector will represent New Zealand. CONFIDENCE IN FRENCH MINITRY. PARIS, April 11. The Chamber of Deputies to-day passed a vote of confidence in the Ministry.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

April 11, 1831. Bank of N.Z.—Buyers, £22 15s National Bank—Buyors, 66s Colonial bank—46s N.Z. Insurance—7os; sellers, 70s S.B. Insurance—Sellers, Ms, ox dlv. National Insurance—Seller*. 28s Union Insurance-Buyors. 20s 6d Auokland Gas— Buyers. £10 10s Union Sash and Door Co.—Sellers, £6 N.Z. Loan and Aleroantllo— £510s; buyers, £5 10s; sellers, £513s Moanatalarl—Buyers, 30s Alburnia—Sollors. 28s Caledonian—Sollors, 17s Gd Kuranui Hill-6sGd Tokatea—Sellers, 8s Success—ss 3d JOSEPH NEWMAN Chairman.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13.



The London Standard deplores the gigan tic emigration to the United States. Europe made a present last year of £60,000,000 to the United States. It is the same as if Europe had taken upon itself the whole burden of federal expenditures for twelve montlis. It is a pity tbo stream of emigration cannot be diverted to our colonies, where British-born people would Btill find the shelter of home flags.



Lost and Fotina. LOST, a Baby's Shoe last Sunday week evening between Wakeflold-Btreot and the Wharf.—Apply Stir Offloo. LOST, on Friday, 9th, Scotch Terrier Pup Slut, oars and tail out short.—Tho finder will be rewarded on leaving it at S. J. Edmond's, Fort-street. yTRAYEDTfrom Mount Eden, 1 yellow IO Cow, branded JR on rump; also, White Goat in milk, from Fab-burn's Paddock.—A reward will be given for information to Robert son Bros., Upper Symonds-street. I-ccle-iasuicai "Y"OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets. THE REV. CHARLES M. PYM Will give an Evangelistic Address THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, at 7.30. Also, TOMORROW (THURSDAY). Good Friday Evening, Addresses by Rev. W. MORLEY and Rev. C. M. PYM. ALL ARE INVITED. A D DRESSES Business Men. in the LARGE HALL OF THB New Zealand Insurance Buildings, mr Tna REV. CHARLES M. PYM, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), 11th APRIL, ; From 12 noon till 12.15. ALL ARE INVITED. qT. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. THIS EVENING. WEDNESDAY—Short Service. Sermon by Rev. B. T. Dudley. THURSDAY-Short Service. Sermon by Rev. C. M. Nelson. INDUCTION SERVICES. The Presbytery of Auckland will meet on MONDAY, the 18th April, in tho Presbyterian Church, Onehunga, at 3 p.m., for the purpose Ot inducting the Rev. Jamks Bruck to the Pastoral Charge of Onehnnsra and Mangero. A TEA MEETING will be held in the even inc, at 6 o'clook, when addresses will be delivered by Clergymen and Friends. Muslo by the Choir. Tickets, Is 6d; Juveniles, Is; may bo had of Messrs. Whyte, Stevenson, Adams, Robb, or any Member of Committee.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN. — Dampier's Grand New Shop, Wakefleld-streot is now open with an enormous stock of Fresh Bargains. See 3rd column, 4th paga AN T E~D~ a Cabinet Maker.— Garlick and Cranwell. WANTED, a thorough General Ser vant for country, used to dairy.—Apply Mrs Hindle, at Mrs Pittß's, Devonport Wharf, North Shore. ANTED, an assistant for the Dress making.—Apply Mrs Coombes, Wynyard street. WAN TED, to sell cheap, a suite of furniture.—Apply Star office. WANTED, Two first-class Carpenters. —Mr Wegill, at Mr Cauham's Store iv High-street, \%J ANTED, two Nurse Girls.—Apply V T G. S. Skinner. Newmarket. \\~ ANTED to Let, Furnished"Sitting- V" room and Bortroom, with or without board.—Apply third house from All Sainta' Church. Proapect Terrace, Ponßonby. \\T ANTED, a Housemaid. -Apply at VV onoo to tho Aurora Hotel, Victoria street WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Regiatry, Queen and Darby streets, Hotel Femalo Servant (Coromandel); wages 123. WANTED, a few good Pick and Shovel Men,—Apply Waitakorei Contract, Hon dorson'a Mill, WANTED, for North Shore, a respect-, able Hoy able to milk and mako himself gonorally useful.—Apply Stak Office. ANTED, tho Young Man that Mr Brighton Bent to tho party in Vincont stroet to call again, as they navo got what ho required^ \\7ANTED, a Big, Strong Boy ; must V ? be ablo to milk well.—Apply at 8 o'clook sharp to-morrow morning at Brearly's Butchoi-'e ahop, Hobson-Btroet WAITED, a First-class Waiter; refcr onoo reqnlrod,—Apply Star Hotel. WANTED, a Hairdresser's Assistuut for tho gontlemon'a department—Apply to Viotor Longuet, Hairdresser, Wollealey- Btroot West. i WANTED, Two General Servants who oan milk for family at Ellersllc-Apply 1 G. S. Sklnnor, Nowinarkot _____ W~' ANTED KNOWN. — The under aignod aro caah buyers of ornnuine fowl nnd plsreon manure In any quantity.—B. Gittoßund Sons. AwTED~at Hannaford's Auckland Itcgistry, Queon and Darby street', soveral Femalo Servanti and Young Girls (Town). ; WANTED, a good Bootmaker and Hcpairor to work In tho shop ; constant work.— T. 11. Hlggs, Princes-Htroot W~ ANTED, immediately, two good Bench Hands; also, Improvers.—Prince and Davy, Crown Boot Factory, Grey-atroet WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Rcglßtry.UppcrQueen nnd Darby streets, Femalo llotol Cook (Thames); wages 20s. WANTED, by an industrious, respect ablo lad (aged 16), who has had two years' experience in the boot trade. Employ ment—llanuaford'B Auckland Registry. TITANTED, a good General Servant,— VV Apply at Fitzroy Hotel. Wakoflold-Bt. WANTED, Tenders for building Five Chlmnlea (labour only), also Tenders for Painting and Papering two Houses. Plans on tho J ob, An.losea-siroot.—W. J. Suiumorhill. UI ANTED, a First-class Barmaid for City Bar.—Apply ollice of thia papor, ANTED KNOWN, the remaining 6d and 31 Oleograph Album Scraps aro all Kcducod to Id oaoh picture. Look at the boau tlful Japanese Antlmacassers displayed at 111, (Jueoii-stroet, and Urnndon Houao, Parnell. ANTED, immediately,a Hairdresser's Assistant—Apply Francis J. Short, City Halr-outting ttoomt, Quoan-etreot. \\J ANTED KNOWN, Loose Covers V V for Furniture, also 13cd and Window Draperies mado, and ull klndu of UpholHtorora work dono.—Apply Mra D. abble, General Storo, Waknfleld-Btraut WANTED, _ small Furnished or Un furnished Room, near Hobson-strcot, with übo of kitchon; state terms.—AßC, Star ofllco. . W/" ANTED, two General Servants.—G. Vt S. Sklnncr,_ewmarkot ANTED, Tenders for the Erection of Shop and Dwelling Houso at Mount Eden. Hans can bo scon at Mr A. Cuoksey's, Grooor, Wakefleltt-street. Tenders will bo re coivod until noon of Saturday, April 16. 41 J ANTED, someone to take charge of Vl a Baby four months old.—Mrß Jones, Rutland Road. Parnoll. \ITANTED, aTllannaford's Auckland VV Kenistry, (Jueon and Darby streets, Hot'-l female Servant (Otahuhu); most bo a good plain Cook; w.<ges 12a. \\7ANTED, Ladies to know we have T T Just Opened soma very handsome Children's, Boys, ami Souths' Winter Clothing. Please call and inspect them.—Phillips's Mart, oppoßlteJJarby-s^root WANTED KNOWN.—Ihe New Winter Stock la now Opened Out at iho Now Zealand Clothing Faotory. The variety is larKOr than innul. and the Fitting and Quality much superior to any other goods offered to tho publlo. WANTED to Purchase, a Small Allot ment, from £20 to £30, wiihin amllo of Queon-stroet-Apply, by lettor, " R.W.,"Stak Olilco. WANTED, every Reader of the STAR to boo our Advertisement on tho fourth page.—John Lcppor to Som. ANTED KNOWN, a 300-gallon Copper Boiler for Salo, cheap.—Clark to Gano, Fort-streot TVTANTED, you to see the magniftceut VV stock of Now Ties. New Hata, New Shirts, and New Hosiery Just opened at the Now Zoaland Clothing Factory^ W~ANTED~Kn6wn, that you cau Dross well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and MilliKan. t-.ee advertiao nieut on front page. \\J ANTED, the inhabitants of Parnell V T and other dlatrlola to send their ordors for Buns to the New Zealand Bakery. Orders are roapoctfullv invited not later than noon on Thursday, tho 11th instant.—W. J. O'Brien, Now Zealand Bakery, Parnell. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for 55a or upwards will receive a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quoen- Btrcot \\f ANTED, tho Public to call and in- VV spect, or purchase, tho Goods at A, McLcod's Now Zealand Local Industry Caßh Store and Spring Lath Mattresa Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-Btreet. They will find that everything 1b marked in plain figures, and is tho Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m., aad on Saturdays till 9 p.m. ANTKITkNOWN, that D. Goldie Is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, noar Dock, at tho owest cash pricoß. The timber, being under ye Is better than that purchased elsewhere IVT ANTED KNOWN. Tha Auckland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Bnildlng Materials, which will be sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashos, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, too., at Loweat Frices. Q. HOLDSHIP. Manager. WANTED KNOWN—At C. W. Good son's Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire; good Knvolopes, at 2d por 25; the Kensington and Brunswick Noto, (highly fashionable), is 6d per 5-qnire paoket; Envelopes to match, 3d per 25; Exquisite Damask Repp Noto, in 6 colours, at Is per quire; Knvolopes to match, la per 2>: Mourning Note in all borders, Od per quire, and Court Envelopeß, 6d per paoket; Monogram (2 letters) Noto Paper, 6d per quire, with court Envelopes to matoh, 6d per 25. Pass, Exercise aud Copy Books, Day Books, Ledgers, Journals in great variety; writing Deßks. Blotters, En velope Cases, toe; Birthday Cards, a boautifnl assortment; Initial t-tampa, for paper orlinon marking, from la eaoh; the Croedmoor, Bull llog, and Mule Sayinga Bank, toe, toe— lll, Quoon-atreet, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber In Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts! Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house.street Weßt, opposite and of Hobson-atreet N.B,—The inoreaaing demand for White Pine has induced them to et-rango for a constant supply. WANTED, to Sell 50 chests very strong Tea, at Is lOd lb; Company's No. 1 Sugar, Ijd, cheaper by the mat; New Jama, 64d tin; Salmon, 9d tin; Sperm Candles, 9d lb ; Marmalade, 8d tin; Fresh Herrings, 8d tin; Mackorel, 9d tin; Kippered Herrings, Is tin; English Sauoo, 6d bottle; Cornflour, Od lb; lib Doxes Figs, lOd each; Soap, 5d bar, or 6 bars 2a 3d; 21b tins Potted Head, Brawn, Corned Mutton, and Boiled Mutton, la Id each; Large Bottles Vinegar, lOd each; Tomato Sauce, 1b bottle; School Kits, Id each; Worcestershire Sauce, lOd bottle; Potatoes, la cwt; Custard Powder and flaking Powder, ljd packet; Col man's Azure Blue, Is packet; 61b boxes Vory Choice Tea, only 13s 6d each;. Bacon, from Sd lb. —Row's City 'lea Mart Victoria and Albert streets WANTED KNOWN-Music l Music 1 Mobicl-W. H. Dampier has just imported an immense quantity of superior new and standard Pianoforto Music, in cluding Italian do., consisting of Songs (Sentimental and Comic), Duets. Operas, Pieces, Dances, &c, &c„ and as ho has bought it cheap, will sell It all at one price, viz., Cd each, 13 to tho dozen, some of It worth 5s each; Catalogues on applicaion. „adieß are requested to handle it carefully. A few Sheets Mußic, 2 for Id and Id each. The above is 80 cheap there will be only a trifling reduction to the trade and profession.—W, H. DAMPIER. Wakefleld-street, a few yards from the old shop. WANTED KNOWN—An established fact that 111, Queen-Btreet, is thb place for Novelties, combined with Economy, where daily may be seen the Most Brilliant Illumina tion in Auokland, "Tho Kohinoor," and the "Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods are marked in plain figures. The trade motto, "a nimble sixpence bettor than a slow shilling.'' An in spection is soliolted of the New Goods, par Oxford and b.b. Norfolk, just received, com prising the New Patent Knife Cleaner, from 7s 6d; tho Patent Wringer, 10s; the Climax Tap, 3s; the Prize Filter Tap, 3s; the American Songster; the Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone, is; the American Wizard, or Electrical and Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; the Duck Shooting; tbe Agricultural Show Puzzle, 6in 1: the Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thumb printing Press; tho New Crystaline Waiters, from Is; the New Indestructible Enamelled Gup, Palls, and Vases; Dolls and Dolls' Peram bulators; and a variety of other new and attractive Goods far too varied to enumerate.— , Call and inspect them at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon House, Parnell,



Wanted. WANTED, a General Servant for the country able to milk.—Apply Mr. Flynn, Bookseller, Weilesley-street. W~~ ANTED, an Apprentice to the Black emithing.—Apply to Worthington and Page, Newmarket. ANTED KNOWN, my Is line of Coloured Stockings are tbe Best in this City. Ladies who buy them will have a good article for little money.-J. Green, 11, Victoria street \ h! ANTED, a Smart Lad to wait at TV table.— Apply T. Cotter, Occidental Hotel. i WANTED, a Rood General Servant.— Criterion Hotel, Hobson-atreet. ANTKD, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, a Cook, Laundress, aud Housomals (both samo gentleman's family), Panmure. WANTED, a~Nurse Grl.-Apply to to Mrs Gleeson, Custom-nouse-atreot. WANTK.D, for the country, a good General Servant; one accustomed to washing, Ironing, and cooking; to a suitable person good wages will bo given. Also, a good Girl about 16, to assist in the housework: ono that can use a machine preferred.—Apply to Mra Percival Green Lane. WANTED, a good Seat Hand, and a good Bench Hand, to make and finish ; also, an npprontico.-Apply to Wilkinsfc Co., Bootmakers, 42, Victoria-street. rjpo TAILoRKSSES.—Wanted, a First- Si class Vest Hand; constant employment and pood wages.—G. Stevenson, foot of Grey street. TOIjLOTHIERS AND DRAPERS.— Wanted, a Situation aa Salesman; 11! years' colonial experience.—A.B., office of thia paper. A5/*i__\ —WANTED TO LBND, *01/ V» on Good Freehold Security, tho abovo aum.—Addrosß Trusteea of the late A. Black. Box 117, G.P.O. , "]\T_W ZEALAND TIMBER COM JLI PANY (UMITEDI. Wanted, Manaobr for tho Timber Yard In Auckland. Applioationa to bo mado to the Directors, on or before Noon of TUESDAY, 19th April. C. A. HARHIS, Chairman. To Let. rpv LET, in tho city, a Pour-roomed 1 Cottago; rent sa; none but a respectable party need apply.—Hannaford's Agency, Queen street. TTO LET, New 3-roomed Verandah 8 Cottage, suitable for young married couple. —Knuuiro of T. Armstrong, Commercial Koad, Arch Hill. TO LET, Three-roomed Verandah Cot tage (now), wator laid on; colonial oven; rent, 6s par week.—Mrs Walker, Rußßell-street, Groat North Hoad. rpO LET, or Lease, for term, a 3-roomed a House, with f-acro garden, good well, suitable for a piggery or market garden, in Hinhmond.—Apply to Kdgar, Dyer, Wollesley- Btreet East. rpO LET, Furnished Apartments,—Mrs _H Osborne, Remuera Road. O LET, at Mount. St. John, a healthful and cheerful houso of 11 apartments, with ovor two aores of land.—Apply io K. Ashton to Son^S, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. npO LET, an Ollice in Lower (Jueen- JL street—Apply to Mr Niccol, or to Mr Lonnox. TO LltT (unfurnished), a superior Sitting room and Hodroom; overy convenience,— Apply J. Hidlako, Watchmaker, next K. T. Herbert, Draper, Upper Symonds-stroot. rpo LET, House of 11 rooms, Selwyn I_ Torraco, Parnell (lato In occupation of Col. Nation), In good repair, gaa and wator laid on. —Apply to Mr Cnlpan, at Mohbi-s Hesketh and Richmond's, Solicitors, Queen-street rgMJ LET, a House and Shop at New l market; ront low.—Enquiro W. Bevan, Nowmarkot rRAU LET, with immediate possession, the - Premlaea occupied by Mr John Smith, near Jlowick, where for many yoars ho has successfully carrion on tho businoss of carrier with a small Grocory Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods in store to bo taken at a valuation. Rent moderate.—For definite par t.'culars apply to Alfred Buckland. DEVONPORT, North Shore.—To Let, handsomo, nowly-hullt Cottago, close to wharf; aIBO, a good family residence on large allotment, — Oliver Mays, Poßt Office Store, Davonport. For Sale. tpOR SALE, near Mount Eden, a new House, containing livo rooma ; well finished throughout; scullery, and water laid on; larxo allotment; good garden. Price. £280. —Apply/ C.A.J.," STAB Office. FOR SALE, the Stock and Good-will of a Tobacconist's Shop, doing n good busi ness.—Apply to Messrs. J. M. fc T. Mowbray, IJIoK SALE, a Half-ton Pile-driving _P Machine —Clark to Gano, Fort-Btrect. SjlOR SALE, the Stock ot a small flourish- F ing Drapery Business; torma very moderate. —Apply Stak offlcoj fp O R~SA_E,~Valuablc Freehold Building Ground. Devonport, North Shore, con- Blsting of 633 feet frontatre to tbe main road by 270 feot Will bo sold a bargain, owner re quiring the cash.— Apply to George Slbbin, 7, Queen-street. _^__^ FOR SALK, a Country Store, with Port-office attached. Price, including stook, £350.— Further particulars on application to S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet, FOU i-ALK, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete and all the latest improvements. ' This mill is doing a business of from £6000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. f?4 o A-aUPBRIOR QUALITY FARM, con- X.UOU tainintr 10 acres of rioh volcanic land all in grass, good Houeo of 5 roamß, stab'e, oow -Bhed, &c. plenty of water, li miles from railway station. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-atreet. i? 1 «8. PER KOOT.-Building Allotments, *'-t- ° i. x 128 feet, s'tuated at Ponsonby. If desired tho whole of tho purchaßO money can remain on mortgage —s. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, 8-ortland-street. 7} ocA-DWELLING HOUSK, containing 10 *CJU rooms, with vorandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and Allotment 180 x 140; pleasantly situated ou good volcanic eoll.—S. Valle, Honae and Land Agent, Shortland-street i>iKO CASH, balanoe at 71 per cent, two 3JX.OKJ D WO iii n gHouses and Shop, inaprin cipal street close to Queen-street Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortlaud-atreet oh -l (\S PER ACRE.-Buperlor Farm of 200 *' lv acrea (or 350 if desired): all well fenced and subdivided; all in graßS and turnips; good orchard; 801 l rioh loam; House of 5 rooms, &c, &c; conveniently aituated in one of the best districts.—S. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-street ii-iOR IMMEDIATE SALE-A real IJ (Bargain.—2-story well-flnished Building, divided into two comfortable dwellings 4 and 6 rooms respectively; water laid on, well and pump; overy convenience; an allotment 40 x 75; situated in immediate suburbs; only £385.— J. R. Randerson, Land Agent. gj'OK SALE, Farm in the Waikato.—A m Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; largo market garden, and grass paddock; good House and every convenience; price, only £2io. Also, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukekohe, New Plymouth, Putuatna, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakurl, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki. toe, toe, ranging from lis per acre upwards.—D. F. Evans, Katate Agent, 74, Quoen-stroet, oppoaite Bank of New Zealand. "VTOTICE—To Young Sportsmen.—For J3I Sale, Mr. H. Wrlght'a Cross-country Bay Cob, a vory active and certain jumber (up to lOat); may be seen at Dr. Wright'B, Parnell. a A R B OUR FRONTAGE. For Pale, tho ALLOTMENT lately Messrs Carlaw to Co.'s. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER CO. m O CHEMISTS. Now Landing.direct from Maws, (ox 'Oxford,") a Valuable Consignment of Qold-labkllku Bottles, Jars, Show Jars, &0., oonatitutinar a complete and unique Outfit for a Chemist's Shop, including every requisite. Also, a small but extensively assorted Drug Ordkh to suit the above. The above will be sold either together or separately at about two-thirds of Kemp thi rue & Prosser's prices. Apply by letter to HENRY CLAYTON, 17, Insurance Bnildinga, Auckland, FOR SaLE.—PonsonbyT^For Imme diato Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, &c„ large garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet frontage to Grace-street, Ponsonby; the House lis well finished, gable ends, bow window, I verandah, and good position; also several i Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponßonby and elsewhere.—Full par ticulars from D. F. Kvans, Kstate * gent, 74, Queen-streeet, opposite Bank of New Zealand. FORIMMEDIAfIT&Aini, cneap, and terms easy, a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and Kepple-streets, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen street by a depth of 156 feet—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent, Fort-street 111 O R SAL E, %} Comfortable Dwelling-bouse of 8 rooms, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tanks, &c , with large Corner Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of the Post-offlce. S. VAILE, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, Ponßonby, a Choice Little Kstate of nearly fivo aores, garden, paddock, &c, on which there is erected a good f even-roomed House, and largo pantry and out-buildtngs. This propeity iB beautifully situated, over looking the Upper Harbour, in the rapidly rising suburb of Ponsonby. Termß as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent, 74, Uueen-street. jp or Sale, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Cheap Building Allotments I Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-street Poneonby, in good position, 20s per foot'- Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfield, £25 per lot; Wallace-Btreet, 30s per foot: Grace-street 20a per foot: Milford-street, 20s per foot- King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-street, n*ar the Hall, Ponsonby Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other cheap properties, such as Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby HaU corner lot, for £270. Besides several other m£ perties for Bale in this rapidly rising suburb Full particulars from „ . . . D' F- EVAVS. Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street



I Personal. MRS. CURLE, Schoolmistress, late of Wellington.-A letter from the Rogis trar-General's Office, Wellington, addressed to you, is now lying at this office. _____ Board ana Kesiaence. : TDOARD AND RESIDENCE. Vacancies for two or three Gentlemen Boarders at Mrs Clarke's, 83 Grey-street. Terms moderate. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence within three minutes' walk from Queen street, where no other lodgers are kept, with use of sitting-room; situation retired, and terms strictly moderate.—Apply In flrat inatance to Mra James, Grocer, Wakefleld-stroet. THEKE is a Vacancy for a Gentleman, or a Gentleman and Lady (laarried), in a private family, within ton minutes walk of the oity; terms moderate.—Apply by letter WY. Star offloe. ___ rriWO or Three Rooms, with use of JL Kitchen, required by a respectable married couple—Apply by letter to "G.M.," this office. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOB3ON-STREET. Board and Lodging 20s. per Week Single Room 25a. .. YUUinG womb's INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBKN-STRKBT. Open 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. Ho*rding-house for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings aro held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with the Institute. Corporation Notices. {IITY OF AUCKLAND. N O T I C E. All Ratepayers whoso names appear on the Defaulters' List will be Summoned without further notice. CHARLES IRVIN ELLKR. Collector. City Counoll Offices, April 9, 1881. niTY OF AUCKLAND. BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS' LISTS. Notice is hereby given that the above Lists lie for Inspection at the City Council Offices nntil the 15th Instant inclusive. All objections to the Burgess Lists must be made in writing and in conformity with Clause 43 of "The Municipal Corporations Aot," 1876.,' and lodged at this office on or before the 15th inatant. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office, April i, 1881. niTY OF AUCKLAND. AUCTIONEERS' LICENSES. Notice Is hereby given that the abovo Licenses, expiring on the 15th Instant, require to be renewed on or before that date. P. A. PHILIPS, „ Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, April 12,1881. /IITY OF AUCKLAND. KERBING AND CHANNELLING FORT AND SYMONDS-STREKTS. The City Council will receive Separate Tenders, until 1.30 of THURSDAY, the 2lat Inatant, for Works as above, in terms of Bpecifleationa and conditions at the Offico of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings. Queon atreet. -| ho Council do not bind themaelvoa to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as abovo. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, April 12,1881. riITY OF AUCKLAND. CORPORATION BANKING ACCOUNT. Tho City Council will receive offers until i P.m. ot ThURSDAY, the sth day of May next, for the Corporation Banking Account, In terms of conditions to be seen on application at this office. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offloe, April 1,1881. Tenders. ■^i^m%_^-__i T7"AIPARA BRIDGE CONTRACT. Public Works Office, WeUinuton, 2ith March. 1881. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, the 19th April, 1881, for the above contract. Tbey must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Kaipara Bridge Contract." Plans and specifications may bo Been at the Public Works Offloeß, Auckland, Grahamstown, New Ply mouth, Wanganul, Wellington, and at the Hallway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addresaed and marked, will be received If presonted at any Telegraph Offloe by noon of tbe same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accompanlod by a cheque on some hank in tho town where the tenner Is lodged; auoh cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and io be in favour of tltt Rcceivcr-GtneraVa Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The loweat or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Kn Ineer-ln-Charge, North laland. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR REPAIRS TO DREDGE AND PUNTS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, April 13,1881. ) Separate Tenders will be received at this offlca until TUESDAY, the 19th inßtant, at noon, for Repairs to Dredge and for Repairs to Punts, In terms of plans aud specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, " Tender for Repairs to Dredge," or for "Repairs to Punts." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. E. COMPTON, Chairman. TENDERS for the Erection of a School house at Hastings (Thames) will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 29th April Inßtant, Pian and specification at the office of the Board, and on application to the Secretary of the District Sohool Committee, Hastings. TENDERS will be received up to noon of TUESDAY, the 19th instant, for the Erection of a Shop and Dwelling, Kyber Pass Road. Plans, &c, at Carpenters Arms, Grey street. Lowest tender not neoeesarily accepted. "DJO NSONBY DISTRICT. MELFOBD-STREET. Tenders for above Contract will be received up to i p,m. on THURSDAY, Uth Instant, at my office, 74, Queen-street, where plans and specification may be Been. JOHN BQ_LAN, C.E., Engineer to the Board. m~O B U I L D ER S. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, April 23rd, for the Ereotlon of a Store In Lower -Albert-street. Plans at my Office, 25, Queen-street HENBY G. WADE, Architect. mo PAINTERS. Tenders for Painting the Presbyterian Manse, Papakura, will be received until noon ot SaTUKDAY, 16th inatant. Specifications to be Been at tbe office of this paper. Tenders to ba addressed to the Chairman of tha Manse Committee, Papakura. rp 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received np to Noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, for the Krection of a Brick Villa in Upper Queen street. Plans, &c, at oor offices. EDW. MAHONEY to SON, Architects. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to 12 o'olock on SATURDAY, the 16th inst., for Additions to a Dwelling House in Parnell, Plans, toe, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 O'clock on SATURDAY, the 16th Instant, for Additions to a Dwelling House in the Kyber Pass Road, i Plans, &o„ at our offices, Queen-street. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architaots. Tp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATUROAY, April 16. for Additions and Alterations to Shop and Dwelling House in Poneonby. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. T7l O R BALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrove Estate, Situated In EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley to White's, For;particularß apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Edenjßoad.



Public Notices. mHE "ABSE RV E R," A Weekly Journal of Politics, Informa tion, and Society. This Week's issue, ready TO-MORROW (Thurs day) MORNING, CONTAINS:- ABOUT TOWN "Brutus" in roply—A Shocking Scandal— The Suite of Furniture Swindle—" Dogs Head" Beer—A Wild Goose Chase—A Warm Beception — Government Life Insurance: The Drawbacks thereof— The Society of Arts—iiothern's Jokcs.&c. ILLUSTRATIONS- Portrait of Mr Goschen—Etchings of Mr Richmond, "Bob" Browning, and the Rev. Peter Mason. MU3IC- Slmonsen's Opera Company. Political Notes and Notiovs— Tho Tramways— l ho South and Patronage— 'Ihe Property Tax—Future of the Colony —Wealthy Land-owners Living in ling land—The Next Elections, &c. The Great Snowstorm of London— A Yarn Told in 1911. Things Not Generally Known. Ladies' Column (by Eva)— "Hunted Down"— Chapters XXVII. and XXVni. Cap and Jaokkt— The Coming Races, hy "Old Turfite"— Winners ot Eastern Handicap, &c. Out-door Sports— Ponsonby Regatta—Actalon's Tips-Crickot of the Week, toe Brief Mention. Notabilia. Thames Tittle Tattle. Waikato Whisperings. Original Verse— That Tarn o'Shanter. RESULT OF THE PRIZE DRAWING (Third Series). IMPORTANT NOTICE. "OBSERVER" PRIZES-EASTER SERIES. The great succoss which has attended the three Prize Drawings given under the auspices of the "Observer," has determined the pro prietor to offer a particularly attractive series for Waster. Tho First Prize will conalßt of a valuable Suite or Furniture, superbly up holstered In Rep Cloth. There will alao be Four other prizes, varying in value from £i to 10s. This drawing will he open to all those who take a copy of the ensuing four numbers of the paper, commencing the issue of April 23rd. fpHE PARNELL DUST CARTS will JL Collect Refnao on SATUKDAY next, Instead of Good Friday. By order. JOSEPH LOWNDES, Inspector of Nuisances. "VT O T I C E. Our Warehouse and Stores will bs Closed TO-MORROW (Thursday), on account of the Passover Holidays. L. D. NATHAN & CO. _ DOAKD OF EDUCATION. Easter Holidays to be from FRIDAY, 15th, to TUESDAY, 19th instant, both days inclusive "VT O T I C E. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. It having come to our notice that some persons are in the habit of abstracting our American Hop Beer Bottles, and refilling them, and Belling them for our American Hop Beer, we therefore caution the public to beware of tho counterfeits, as not having the body and flavour in them compared with our genuine article. All parties found counterfeiting our American Hop Beer will be prosecuted. J. MILLS to CO., American Hop Beer Manufacturers, Albert-Btreet (South), Auckland. RETIRING FKOM BUSINESS.-R. Kelly, Victoria Boot Factory, Victoria street, is Selling Off for one month his immense stock of boota and shoes at 25 per cent, below coat price. EM c X E O W N, . BAKER, DURHAM-STREET. Begs respectfully to inform his numerous Patrons and Customers that he is Removing to thOBO Commodioua Premiaeß on the QUKtcN STREET WHAHF, formerly occupied by the late R. Halee, where he hopes by continued ettorts to retain the confidence of his old cus tomers. Every attention will be given to the Shipping and others who will favour him with their orders. Contractor to the British and Foreign Navy, and to the Union Steam Ship ping Company, -6? 1 i. T0 £100° LENT on Building 3W » \J Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of PropartißS for sale on fourth page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Estate, and Financial Aeeut, Vulcan Lane. A BREAK will leave the Greyhound Stables Every Morning, at 1.30 a.m., for the Racecourse. Peturn Fare, 2s 6d.—S. Young. WE have a few Breech-loading Guns For Sale. B. TONKS to CO., Auctioneers, mHE TIKI GOLDFIELD. JUST PUBLISHED, A PLAN OF THE TIKI GOLDFIELD, Compiled by C. F. H. Lloy , Surveyor, Showing the position of all the Claims at the Tiki Goldfield, both on Government and Mrs Macintosh's troperty. To be had at Mr E. Wayte's, Auckland, or Mr Silk's, Stationer, CorcmandeL PRICE, 28 6D. rT!HE SINGBULLI AND MURMAH A. TEA CO. (LIMITED), DARJEKLING. i Received the Highest Awards of Merit for their Teas at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81. The undersigned thanks his increasing patrons for thoir continued confidence and patronage, and has much pleasure in being able to Inform them that he has received a shipment of the above Company's Darjeeling Pekoe Souchong Teas. In the cup they are rich, strong, and fragrant, and fit for the most delicate palate. Pries, pure, 2s lOd per lb. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, Tea Importer, Terms Cash. Victoria-street. DUKE ASSAM nnE a, 3s. # lb, W. S. COLLINS, PARNELL TEA AND COFFEE WARE HOUSE AND FAMILY GROCERY, PARNELL, T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have • on sale one of the Largest Stocks of Furniture and Bedding in the Colony. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have t just opened some Now Patterns In Tapestry and Brussels Carpets. T& H. COOKE. 67, QUEKN-STRKET, em • ploying Machinery in their Manufactory, are able to supply Furniture at lowest rates. T~&IircOOKH!r67rQUEEN-"sl_iE~TThave • on Bale a large, assortment of Cane bkated Chairs, Engliah, American, and Aus trian Bentwood. & H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have • lately received a shipment of Superior Gilt Chimney Glasses. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET] • guarantee the Quality of all Beds, Mattreases, Bolsters, and Pillows sold at their Establiahmcnt. & H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREKT, . Deliver all Goods free of charge within a radius of three miles. & H. COOKE. 67. OUKEN-STRKET, give . a DISCOUNT of FIVE PER CENT, for CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDING at time of order or delivery of Goods. STEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE HOUSE, HOBSON-STEEET. JAMES REID to SONS' FURNITURE EMPORIUM. Orders executed at the lowest possible prices, and Estimates given for all kinds of Cabinet making. Tho Proprietors respectfully solicit a trial. . " ( .** tne maKlD# ot hooks there is no end," V/ wrote an Inspired author in the infancy of tho world, thousands ot years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now ia a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously penned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days the world is almost " em ban-as dcs rednesses " of learning, " quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed iv books. And much of this learning is liberally supplied by modern publishers, such as Casaell, Potter and Galpln, Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works issued by these firms of the highest practical use, bnt they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable progress that baa been made in book illumination. Nothing in our opinion tendß to civilise or beautify a home bo much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a man from hia library. The great difficulty with many in obtaining books of a high class in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price at which they are isaued from the press, and it is really a boon to society when works of admitted excellence are brought within the reach of pcrsoeß of moderate means by the admirable System of Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Books at the premises of E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Niven), Hook Importer, Quean-street Junction, Auckland "pRIME T>UTTER, PEOM THE BEST DAIRIES, lOd. tf », REW'S Victoria and Albbrt stbbbts.



Public Notices, _>"•*•- <_2©s__ ___$_§_§ _%-_._& AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. The Volunteer Special Trains on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, are for Volunteers in Uniform only, holding requisition from com manding officers. Tho Public cannot travel In them on any consideration. 1 A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND GOODS SHED. On and after April 16th. Auokland Goods Shed will be CLOSED at 1.30 p.m. on SATUR DAYS. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. LADIES' (Rink Hats, from 6s; Childs' do.. Is 9d; Umbrellas, from Is lis; Cos tumes, less than cost; Childs'S. Lace Boots, Ito 13, from 4s Od; Underclothing, ate—Mrs White head, Milliner, Newton. A PIGEON MATCH will take place at Holmes' Hotel, Arch Hill, on Saturday, 16th, at 3 p.m. OILED CANVAS for Paßsaees, Stairs, &c, lOd and Is 3d per yard; Net for making Ball Dress Trimmings, &c, Is perdozen yards.—J. Green, 11, Viotorla-atreet. ANY Debt incurred by my Wife after this date will not be recognised by me. RICHARD WILLIAMS. Newmarket, 13th April, 18SL Volunteer JNotices. -«_*^pS£g^' TjISTKICT ORDERS, Militia and "Volunteer Office. Auckland, 13th April, 1881. The whole ot the Auckland Volunteers who Intend to take part In the Keview. to be held at Te Awamutu, on Monday, tho !Bth Instant, will Parade In Heavy Marching Order, In the Drill shed, at 8 o'clock a.m., on the Morning of SUNDAY, the 17th inatant; they will then bo marched to the Railway Station, where they will be formed in Quarter Column by the Left, and await further orders. E. WITHERS, Major. Banlsruntcy Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tha Debtor's and Cre ditor's Act, 1876," and of the several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Shkhhan, a Debtor. This is to notify that Thoma9 Sheehan, of Coromandel, Miner, has this day filed a state ment that he is unable to meet hia Engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Cre ditors to be held at the Supreme Court Build ings, at Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, tho 20th day o£ April, 1831, at tho hour of 12 noon. Dated tins 13th day of April, 1881. G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. Thomas Shekhan, Debtor in Person. ■^jpaf-Sffi§_y IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the petition of Franc: winter, of Auokland, in the Provincial District ol' Auckland, in New Zealand, Wine Merchant, tor the adjudication as a Bankrupt of William Holzendohpf Percival, of Auokland aforesaid, Gen tleman, and in tho matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the amendments thereof. Notice is hereby given, that by an Order of this Honorable Court, made thia (lay, under the provision of the said Acts, the above-named William Holzendortf Percival was, on the Peti tion of the above-named Frank Winter, adjud ged a Bank not, and that the Registrar has, at the request o. the Petitioning Creditor.appolnted WEDNESDAY, the twentieth day cf April inatant, at the Supreme Court Buildings, fden atreet, Auckland, at the hour of eleven o'clock In the morning as the timoand place tor holding a meeting ot the Creditors of the said William Holzendorff Percival; and notice is hereby further given that the said William Holzendorff Percival is hereby required to attend at the said meeting at the said time and place. Dated this 9th day of April, 1881. JOHN RICHMOND, Solicitor for the Petitioning Creditor, Hesketh & Richmond, Solicitors for the Petitioning Creditor. — 1 Meetings. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1338, E.G.. will be held To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30, at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes street. Vißiting Brethren are invited. By order of the W.M. Auctions. ______ . THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, To-morrow (Thursday), A Number of FAT PIGS, suitable for Curing. ALFRED BUCKLAND. _________ _ AT SIBBIN'S MART, At 11 o'clock, 3 cases Hams and Bacon, in cloth, ex Albion! best quality 60 Prime Cheese 100 sacks Coast Maize 100 sacks Seed Oats Flour, Barlsy, Potatoes, Onions, &c ' 1 crate Brown Delf Teapots Prime Oranges, ex SyDil t1 1 Drawing-room Suite, 8 Chairs and Couch Good Side-saddle and Bridle Cheffonlers, Sewing Machine 10 Books ■ — '■ to-morrow, produce, fancy goods, &o. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at the Exchange Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow (Thurs day), at 11 o'clock. Potatoes, Butter, Flour, Cheese, Bacon, Hams, iiatmeal. Salt, Tea, Sugar, Barley, Oatß, Bran. Also, A quantity of Fancy Goods, Books, Child ren's Hats, &c, &c. B. TONES. E. O. CAHE. V. D. TONES.] TO-MORROW. FRUIT! FROITI FRUIT! Ex Albion, from Hobart. B. TONES & DO. WILL sell by auction To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'olock, 70 CASES Specially selected and Packed APPLES, ex Albion, consisting of Adam's Pearmatns, Alfrlston's, R. P.'s B.O's , Port Dalrymple, Royal Russet in prime order. TO-MORROW, AT 12 O'CLOCK. CARBINES & TAYLOR WILL sell by auction, at their Central Anction Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 12 o'clock sharp, POULTRY-Fowls, Ducks, Canaries. &c. FRUIT-Apples, Oranges, Quinces, &o. PRODUCE-GO Wairoa Cheeses, Hams and Bacon. Salt Butter, Salt Beef and Mutton, Pork, Potatoes, Onions, Barley, Oats, Oatmeal Flour, Bran, Chan*, Maize GROCERIES-Bice, Tea,' Sugar, Mustard, Salt i Candles, Soap, Barley, etc. _Jso, Household Furniture and Kitchen Uten sils, Green Suite, 3 Sewing Machines, Dining Chairs, Couches, Fowl House, Washstanda, Table, Large Aviary for breeding, Clothing, toe. CARBINES & TAYLOB, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, 11 O'C-OCE A.M. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. ——— i.' POULTRY, POINTERS, PONY CART, &0., Ar 11 O'CLOCK A.M. POULTRY, &c—Fowls, Turkeys.Ducks, Geese 6 Pea Fowls, Pigeons, Uauaries, Small Pigs.' . POINTER DOGS - Three Superior Pointer Dogs, Bmonths old. 'Pedigree: Dam Nell, by a Dog imported from Australia by R. - Hobbs, Esq., Pokeno, whose grand-dam cost £150. Neb took first class certificate at the Show of 1877. Pony Cart and Harness (a useful and handy turn-out). Saddle and Bridle, Oil Tanks, toe, One Bay Mare and Harness. PRODUCE, &c, at 1 o'clock p.m.—Good Table Potatoes, Cow Potatoes, Onions, Ptnnpktns, Carrots, Melons, Vegetables, Bacon, Hams, Beetlßutter. Cheese, Flour, Sharps, Brail, Oatmeal, Wheat, Maize. Oats, Barley. FRUlT—Pears, Apples, Quinces, &c GROCERIES, &0.-Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Biscnits, Lollies, Confectionery. Starchjßlne, Cornflour, Vestas, Soap, Clothes Pegs, Paint, White Lead, OU, Turpt, &c ON PRIVATE SALE (Furniture Department), American Organs, Harmonium, Household Fur niture, Pictures, Sewing Machines, Ameri can Stoves, China Matting, toe ~ (Oontinuedkon FourthiPage.)'X^ kj