sixth prisoner, has been postponed until after her confinement. In the case of Michaelofl, the rope broko twice with tho weight of his body before the hangman completed his task. The spectacle was witnessed in silence by 100,000 ponpl.;. The deposition ot tlje prisoner Reesnkufi, the Act states, exposes the whole plan, cir cumstance, and execution oi the crime, The assassination was not projected by the terrorists of the workman's party, but was proposed by the Executive Committee of tlie Revolutionary party. Ten days beforo it? consummation Sheliabolf called for volunteers willing to undertake it. The executioner, Frohtaff, received 100 lashes for mismanagement in the han^im; of the Nihilist Michaloff, whose rope broke twice. The manner of execution was peculiar. The rope was drawn tight around one of the supporting beams and thn culprit was left to strangle by tua stool being withdrawn from under. All re mained firm and imperturblo until the last moment. Russakol! aloue appeared to faint befure the st'jol was taken away. Tlie formalities and the execution lasted altogether about twenty-live minutes. Previous to the execution, Kibaltschitisch, the maker of the bombs, and, in some res pect?, the most remarkable figure among the condemned, devoted his Jast hours tn drawiut; up a memoir o:> the subject of his specific discoveries, which ho addressed to the High Court of Justice. In the docu ment he avowed his desire that his name, should bo immortalized, and he made a gift of his inventions to the State, on the condi tion that all the profit should go to tho amelioration of the lot of the children of political criminals.

THE DREADFUL EARTH QUAKE AT SCIO.

The ticene Visited by a "Time's'

Reporter.

4,000 dead and 50,000 Home. less.

LONDON, April IG,

A correspondent of the " Tinica " at Scio says :—I have vow made, from personal observation and with the help ol others, a pretty thorough canvass of the state of affairs throughout the isluml. Tlie toln! number of dead is scarcely less than 4001). although some allowance may l>e due to the fact that immediately after the disaster many persons crossed to the mainland, and some of those now reported dead may now be there. The villages on the south side of the island are all wrecked, hardly a s-ingle house being left standing, The centre of volcanic action seems to have been near Neita, overlooking Megalo bay, on the cast const, where 300 persons perished out of ;t population of 1,200. At Vounos 20' perished out of a population of GOO ; at Philatiil, GO out of 250; atKalamonti, 40 out of 1500; at Armalis, 30 out of COO; and Kiney, 130 out of 480. On the western side of the island at Mesta many houses fell, but nobody was killed. At Vesha three fourths of the buildings were wrecked, but only one person was killed. At Lethi 23 persons were killed out of 600, and at Ar gonimo 40 out of 400. At Annleatos 12 were killed ; this is the most northerly town on the west side, which suffered severely. Other towns were severely shaken, but aru not in ruins. The district of Scio nm\ the towns south-east of it suffered moH of all. Kalliinosia is simply a mass of ruins, and it is difficult to distinguish one house from another. I cannot conceive how any con siderable number of the population escaped, but only 448 perished out of ISOO. The neighbouring vil'ages sutlered similarly ; seven of the principal ones, containing 8570 people, are believed to have lost 13:27. At least nine-tenths of the houses in the south ern and south-western portions of the island must be rebuilt or repaired, the population now camping out, and there is great need of food and shelter. The northern part requires help, but to a less extent, those severely wounded being brought to Scio by men from the ships. The work ot clearing away the ruins bus begun here, but in the villages the people are still panic-strickcu. Little can be done as long as the shocks continue. Of 200 persons who perished in Tylopotomai, only sixty-five of the bodies have been recovered and a similar proportion in other villages. About 50,000 people are camped in the southern half oi the island and have nothiug but what they have on their backs. Pro gress has been made towards systematiz ing the relief organization. The people are further demoralized by the preaching of a foolish Gicek priest, who warns them all to flee as the islaud is about to be completely swallowed up. The Archbishop nnd Go vernor are seeking to allay the excitement, but many nre still emigrating to the maiu land, and adjacent islands. At Kallamasia, a German doctor who was in oae of the houses! at the time of the disaster relates that the first warning he had was seeing the dishes on the table fall on the floor. A few seconds later the walla fell outward. From this and similar stories I believe in this district the first shock was nearly vertical, followed immediately by horizontal vibrations.

ACCOUNTS BY EYK-WITNESti,

M. de Chivry, a Paiis wine merchant, who was travelling in Scio with his family at the time, says : The first shock was by far the most violent. The house oscillat-d from its very foundations ; the piano tum bled over against the window and a heavy clock was upset into the fireplace. A second shock brought the house down, crushing to death the four children and their mother, and breaking their father's arm. M. de Chivry with his nurse and an infant, parsed the ni«ht in the cemetery. The following morniDg he could find no trace of his house or of the street on which it had stood. He remembers being more deeply impressed with horror by the shrieks of the people and the bellowing of cattle than by the crash of falling walls and dull roar of the earth. His reason so far deserted him for a moment that he fancied thescresming inhabitant* wereendeavouring to kill him, but the sight of his child and the nurse restored his mental balance.

EXPERIENCE OF A GREEK PHOTOGRAPHER,

A correspondent writes from Smyrna : — A lireek photographer who was at Soio when the earthquake occurred, .and who is now here, thus describes hU experiences : He had finished dinner, and was without his coat, just about to take a nap, when hearing an awful booming sound, and feel inn: the house, which wa« one story hisjh, beginning to shake, he placed himseli in a doorway. The walla came down, and thu roof, which was a ilat terrace, opened, and through the (loud of dust which rose ho dimly saw the open heaveus above. Disengaging himself from the stones aud mortar, which reached nearly to his knees, he clambered up on to the top of the ruins of his own dwelling. No sooner had he emerged than a girl called to him, " Come, sir, do come, and help me save my mother." "But where is my own servant?" he said, and he looked round in vain for his servant lad, a young Armenian, whom he had seen a minute before in the garden. Yielding, however, to the entreaties of the girl, who rushed in over the ruin 3of the next house, he followed her, and saw the mother with her feet fastened down, her head covered with dust and dirt, and feebly moving her hand in the effort to rise. Telling the girl to take her mother's hand, he diseDgaged the feet, and together they dragged her out, and washing her face revealed frightful bruises. While waiting upon her a father came up with his two children, one of which was dead and the other apparently so, though a little cold water dashed on his face brought him to his senses. All this happened in ten minutes from the first shock. A second booming sound was heard, and the downfall of other houses and walls, tottering in consequence of the first shock, was seen. Our narrator made his way to the Quarantine Office, running up and down over ruins of houses piled in the street, meeting only one refugee like him self, Here he remained some little time, until about three o'clock a third shock oc cured, when he with some others got a boatman to take him on board a small steamer then in the roadstead. While in the oteamer the awful roaring continued, and for a few minutes a cloud of smoke burst from the slope at the back of the town and then ceased. The captain of a Greek tug which was also preparing to leave happened to be at the Custom house, He describas the buildings as veering first one side and then the other, and then he felt a violent, upheaving of the ground. He ran towards the sea, and in passing saw a balcony fall from a house and kill a woman and child who were running away. Heavy iron pipes which were lying at the Custom-house were knocked against each other by the vibrations of the heaving ground. Thick clouds of dust rose from the ruins, from out of which could be heard cries for help—"Save me, save me; 1 am not dead." Those who succeeded in getting clear ran towards the seashore, jumping in boats and small craft which were near. Other? da»hed down the road leadin? to the outskirts, scrambling over stones and ruins, from which shrieks were still proceeding, and passing on the way bodies of the wounded and dying.

AYoungstown, Ohio, barber has written a drama, in which seven of the cast commit suicide, two are murdered and two hanged, the latter suffering early in the play for if they did not none of the company would be left to take part in the execution,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before U. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Elizabeth Spiers, for a third offence, was committed fir seven day*. VAGRANCY. A nut! Swift, a well-known persoiuge, was charged with having no visible means, etc.

Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sen tenced to nine months' imprisonment. CAUGHT 13Y A RAT-TRAP. Henry K. Slade and Sidney Wardlc were charged with stealing a rat-trap, value 2s Gil, from the down-street Industrial School. The evidence showed that tlie boys, in going about the grounds of the school, observed the rat-trap aud stole it. They were not inmates of the school. His Worship gave the boys a caution, and allowed them to be discharged. HEARTLESS KOBDKUV. John Edwards, who has been frequently convicted of felony, was charged with steal ing a shirt, value 10s, tlie property of Julia Kelly, on the 23rd March. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Miss Kelly deposed that the article was suspended with other things on the clothes lines in the garden, but was subsequently missed, The prisoner had no right to it. To prisoner : I did not see you take the shirt.

Michael Burke, general dealer, of Lome street, deposed to purchasing the shirt for Is. It was quite wet; he hung it before tho fire to dry. Win. Bcal deposed to lefusing to purchas

Prisoner, who bore a very bad character, was sentenced to six months1 imprisonment with hard labour.

BREACH OF PUnLIC WORKS ACT.

John Taylor was charged under the Public Works Act with counselling John Haslett to run a ballast engine on the Auckland and Kaipam Railway, between Mount Albert and Newmarket, contrary to the provisions of the Act; John Haslett wns charged, with runuing the said ballast engine, etc.

The ca?e of Haslett was first called ; whereupon Mr Tolo asked why the case of Taylor was not first taken, that being lint on i he list.

Mr Urookfield, Jan., appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Tole for defendants. James Leech, statiou-ma<ter, observed the engine, but did not kuow by whose antborioy it whs run.

John Brett deposed to seeing the said engine come into Newmarket on the 20th of April; it was driven by John Haslett, aud accompanied by Mr Taylor. Cross-examined by Mr Tolo : Richard

'obinson, acting-guard, gave similar evi dence. Did not know where the train came rom.

Mr Macdoiiald, District Manager of the Railway, deposed that Haslett bad no authority to run the engine in to Newmar ket.

Mr Tolo contended that Mr Macdonald really knew nothing of the case, beyond the fact that he gave no authority to defendant to run the engine. Mr Macdouald : The lime was half-past ten, a.m., ; the engine was permitted to run on certain portions, but not on the main lino, excepting once on a Saturday. His Worship said he could not convict on the evidence, and must dismiss the case, without costs. The case against John Taylor was with drawn, CHARGE OK WIFE liEATINCJ. Henry McGinn of Franklin road, was charged with iM-treating his wife, Mary Ann McGinn, on the 24th inst. Mr E. Cooper for complainant. Prisoner pleaded not guilty.

Mr Cooper said this was not the lirst time that prisoner bad been guilty of assaulting hi* wife, as witnesses could prove.

Prisoner : What do you say ?

Mr Cooper : You will have your turn presently. Mary" Ann McGinn deposed that her husband came home that evening about 6 o'clock; he went into the yard, and on returning into the house he commenced to box her ears ; aud then knocked her down, kicked her, and knelt upon her chest; she was afraid to be in tho house with him.

To prisoner : I did uot get drunk at Freeman's Bay ; did not attempt to drown myself. Had stayed at a friend's house ; wa3 in bodily fear and dared not go home. She was compelled to seek the protection of the Court. Won't live with you. Will support the child myself. You have a clean home.

To His Worship: Had her husband up twice before, and forgave him. The last time lie Dearly killed her.

Mary Ann Lockwood, a neighbour, gave evidence of tlie ill-treatment to which com plainant was continuously subjected. To prisoner : Had never seen Jones or any other man about the house.

William Morris knew the parties, but could not speak from personal knowledge as to prisoner's treatment of his wife.

Prisoner said he had a host of witnesses ; bnt as they did not appear he asked for an adjournment until Friday. He said |Mr Graham, a gentleman af reputation, was in Court, and would speak to his character.

His Worship : Would yon like to give your version of the matter?

Prisoner : Oh! certainly, of course I should. He was then sworn.

His Worship : What is your name aud occupation ?

Piismer : Your Worship, I'm Henry McGinn, a respectable member of society, nnd a lover of peace ; as to my occupation, its anything ; I can fell a tree, and drive the best team of horse* in New Zealand tie then endeavoured to shew that his wife was the aggressor, and provoked him to strike her.

His Worship said that this was not the first nor the second time that prisoner had been brought up for beating his wife, and it was clear that she was entitled to protec tion. For the assault he must pay 5s and costs, amounting to £3 8<?, or in default one month's imprisonment. He must al«o find sureties, himself in £20 and one or two sureties to the same amount, to keep the peace for six months. ALARMING. G. 11. Leaning was charged with assault ing John Higinbottom by calling him a " little scoundrel " on the 25th inst. Defendant pleaded not guilty. John Higinbottom deposed that he was well known as a commission agent. He collected for defendant, and on the day in question defendant appeared angry, and called him a " little scoundrel." As it was B'iid in the public street, ho considered in honor bound to vindicate his character from the vile misrepresentation.

The Court refused to entertain the case and entered n dismissal.

This was all the business,

CORRESPONDENCE.

PONSONBY REGATTA.

(To the Jffiditor.)

Sir,—lt affords me great amusement to listen to " New Dominion," evidently one of the late committee, tryins? to explain how the last re gatta was bungled, and blaming the weather and Oh!—saying that ho believed the virdict of the public was favourable to the committee who carried out the regatta of 1881 at Ponsonby. 1/ " New Dominion "I would take five minutea and roferj back to the files of any of the Auckland papers, and see theroin the opinion expressed by the public, he would simply find that the reverse was tbo case. Next " New Dominion " goes on to ask why I should take exception of the now committee?—l will tell him at the meeting—l |do not Buppose thore wore more than twenty subscribers who were eligible give a vote for any committee man, and yet a committee was elected who, I may safely Bay, with few exceptions are not representing Pon sonby, and I again say are not competent to carry out a regatta. " New Dominion" goes on to say that name after name of supposed eligible men (sjaveithe mark in "New Dominion's opinion), are submitted but those gentleman will not stand. " New Dominion " must be very obtuse if ha cannot understand the why. They do not care to be mixed up with those who may, and do, interfere in the management of a concern that they kuow nothing about. IE a full meotinst of the subscribers to the Ponsonby Kcgatta had boon cnvened after the prizes wore paid, I feel assured that a competent com mittee could easily have been obtained, who would fully represent tho dis trict Now, "Now Dominion" must not think that I wish to cast any reflection on any of the late committee, and should take all I say in good part, because I am only anxious that the the Ponsonby Kegatta should be carried out properly. " New Dominion " says that my re quest that the present committee should resun emanates from a strangely-constituted mind, mid will be treated wiJi the contempt it de serves. Possibly so, but that comes from him, and may be taken for what it is worth. Kvi dently he is an amateur on committees, and feels proud of his position. Touching the names I havo mentioned as proper men to represent Pousonby in anything connected with regattas, &c , "New Dominion's" remarks recoil on his own head, and so far as their names go and standing in the district they are far and above reproach, and it is well known that it they put thoir hands to any public or private enterprise they carry it through, and do not bungle it. Anything that "New Dominion" may say in future I will not reply to. and I only hope he may see himsolt as others see, and let better men take his placo, as anyone who wishes for tho good of Ponsonby would do.—Yours, &c, Ponsonby. _____

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Court of the Ancient Oorder of Foresters at Otahuhu, Avas held in the Temperance ball, Otahuhu, last evening. A number of officers and members were prpsent from Auckland, and [addressed the meeting on the advantages ;and benefits to be derived from the Society. At the con clusion of the meeting, several of those present handed in Jtheir names to become members, and it is confidently expected that within a few weeks a flourishing Court will be in existence.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN COKTCKSPONDENT),

THAMES, this day NEWS FROM WAIHI.

A letter from Waihj to-day states that richer stone than any hitherto obtained was taken out of the Prospector's mine yester day. SLY GROG SELLING. Clotworthy, late of Te Aroha, was fined £20 aud costs at the Police Couat, Paeroa, yesterday fur sly grog selliug at Waihi. Over £3000 are being spent on drainage works in Waitoa and Piako districts. NKW MINING FIELD. Stodart, Coiner, and others, pegged out a portion of Grahanistown township this morning as a claim. It is believed English capital will work it. Nkw Golden Crown.—The return for tho month is 324 ounces from about 300

Tho manager of the Waiotahi is retorting and will have a return about equal to hint month's yield.

COROMANDEL, thia day,

SUCCESS.—Mr Peter Moid is getting on gold again. He has iaken twelve ounces out since Satvrday.

RICH STONE FROM BLACKMORE'S.

Fifteen gentlemen were at Blackmore'H cluim yesterday morning, and during their stay a'lot of stone was broken out of tho big reef, which was very rich with gold, Mr Dob son, manager of the Bismarck, and Mr Mac douald, manager of the Corby Battery, took out some of the reef themselves, and wore much astonished at its richness. The dirt mixed with the quartz is also full of loose gold and small rich specimens. The show is most astonishing, and surpassed the highest expectations of the critical mining gentlemen who went out purpo-iely to assure themselves of the accuracy of the reports current. The Home Rule also obtained some rich atone during my visit. Three quarters of a share in I'dnckmore'a claim was sold yesterday lor £450.

[PER PRESS AHENCV.J

HAWERA, this day,

Walter Sannard has been committed to take his trial at the (Supreme Court, New Plymouth, on a charge of stealing a mare lrom a native named I'oki.

Charles Williams has received six months for stealing money from Win. Shearer, at Manaia, on Queen's Birthday. RELEASE OF PRISONERS. Major Parris 1 X hero on Monday for the purpose of liberating another batch of Maori prisoners. Tamatawa, Chief of the Taiporoheuui tribe, died suddenly at au advanced uge. No chief on the Coast was more respected.

N ELSON, this day.

THE NELSON ELECTION.

Mr Levestam addressed a crowded meet ing of electors last night, nnd said the class to "which he bolouged would never be pro perly represented till it returned men from the masses. He claimed for their children. as a right a liberal aud secular education, but said the administration ot tho educa tion system was too extravagant. On the laud question ho thought it better to give land away, in. order to make it productive. He was opposed to the property tax and beer tax, advocating income and a land on a sliding scale with advalorem duties. He advocated slight protection rather than bonuses. Ho would support a capitation tax. He thought modified Provincial Councils without power of legislation would give better local government. He applauded Sir George Grey's Liberal measures, but censured him for certain actions. He said the preseut Government were no 1. Liberals and did not deserve credit for economy, and charged them with being dishonest regard ing the District Railway Bill. He was opposed to redistribution on population basis. He would support measures he be lieved to be good, but lacked confidence in Ihe leaders on either side. Ho received a unanimous vote of thanks, with an addition expressing him a proper person to repre sent the constituency. Mr J. C. Richmond in the morning papers says he did uot roundly declare him self a socialist, but in common with the great Liberal party, he sympathisd with tho aims of the socialise, which he under stood to bo to secure to the working man a fair share of the fruits of his labour and mitigate as far as possible the inequalities of his lot.

GISBORNB, this day THE PAKAFFINE TEST.

The Sydney assay by Mr Dixou (Public Analyst, of the paralltne mineral, gives 305 of solid parafiine. The balance iB k«rosiue and 23 per coot, intermediate oils, 14 having oil, 52 carbou, and loss 11.

WELLINGTON, this day. SHORTNESS OF WATJSK.

In consequence of the low depth of water iv the reservoir, it has bceu decided to placo tanks at several of the springs in the vicinity of the city s-> that the main portion of the spring will How into the tanks, and from the latter branch pipes will bo led into the mains.

CIIKISTCIIURCH, this day

At the Magistrates' Court to-day, R. Richardson, lor attempting to commit suicide by taking strychnine, was com mitted for trial at the Supreme Court. FIRING A PISTOL. A boy named John Shea, charged with firing a pistol in the public street, was dis missed with a caution. The evidence was to the ellect that the bullet from the pistol passed between two men walking alou^ the street together. AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS. The agricultural statistics for the coun. ties of Akaroa, Ashurst, and Selwyn, are published to-day, and give the following averages :—Wheat, 23 bushels per acre ; oats, 27 bushels per acre; barley, 25 bushels per acre; potatoes, 4 tons per acre. WEST COAST RAILWAY. Mr Thornton, engineer, has replied to Mr O'Connor's report on the proposal for v West Coast Railway. He asserts that the latter is wrong in several vital points, and that O'Connor's estimate of the cost is at least £500,000 too high. ANOTHER SPEECH BY THE PRE MIER. The Premier addressed his constituents at Halkett last night. The only new point in the speech was a reference to the altera tion in the railway freight. He said that whilst some parts of New Zealand had not had a share of the benefit of public loans, but had nevertheless contributed their pro portion of loss iucurred ou railways, it was tue duty of the Government to endeavour to make the railways pay interest on the cost of construction. The Government had endeavoured to accomplish this by a reduction in the working expenses, by reducing the number of trains run upon sections on which there was comparatively little traffic, aud by a readjustment of the tariff, when the present Government came into office and excessive reduction in tariff was made in the hope that a largely increased amount of tiaffic would be thereby developed. This hope, however, was not borne out by the results, and they had to retrace their steps and some extent to revise the geneial tariff. In some parts of the colony people had been told the treatment they were at preaeut receiving contrasted unfavourably with that which they received under the Provincial Governments ; but, on enquiry, | it was found that in the single article of grain, the tariff was from 12 to 15 per cent, lower than when the railways wore under provincial management and this, in spite of those madeatithe beginningof the present season. He had been anxious in an agricultural community that this point should be explained. On the conclusion of his speech a vote of confidence was uuanimiously passed. |

ASHBURTON. this day.

THE RACE-COURSE CASE.

"The man Goldbury, after being dismissed on Saturday on a charge of swindling at the races, was arrested immediately he left the Court on a charge of vagrancy, viz., having no lawful visible meaus of support, and brought before the K.M. and remanded till to-morrow.

DUNEDIN, this day.

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

The result of the enquiry into the acci dent near Anderson Bay road, on Queen's Birthday, is, that the pointsman is dis missed. The iuquest on Bell resulted m a verdict of "accidentally killed," with a rider urging the necessity for a city morgue. PKINCE PUIICHASES MATA. Prince has purchased Mata for £SOO, and intends briugiug him to New Zealand. NEW LICENSES. The Licensed Victuallers object to 35 applicants for now licenses on the ground, not wanted.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON, this day. A meetinc! of the Executive Council was hold at Government House at. noon to-day, The Governor pjesided, Major Atkinson, Messrs VPhitaker, Rolleston and Johnston were present. Mr Dick's was absent. The business was mainly routine. A Cabinet Council assembled this afternoon, and is still in close consultation regarding the programme for the sesssion.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting ot the Harbour Board was held this afternoon. There were present: Messrs Compton (in the chair), Aickiu, Waddell, McKeuzie, Isaacs, Stone, Thompson, Maseiield, and Mays.

Nortiig'OTE Wharf.—Messrs Ham mond, Buddie, and Mitchell wrote thank ing the Boatd for the attention puid to their petition, and stating that they would take immediate steps to liud out what assistance the property owners would give to winds tin: wharf. Mr W. S. Cochraue wrote on behalf ot himself ftud Co.— petitiouur.f stating that it was thought probable that the petitioners would ha willing to contribute about one-third of the estimated cuat ot the wharf.—lt was agrued, on the motion ot Mr Thompson, that the work be proceeded with, provided that the peti tioners contribute £100,

Mort'S dock, Sydney.—Letter from Mr J. Frank, engiueerof Mori's Dock, Sydney, stating that during 1878 they docked 2 mail steamers and 5 huge merchant vchhuU ; ]S7'J, (i mail steameis iiml 5 large merchant vessels; 1880, 4 mail .steamers, aud 14 merchant vessels. Each of those ships registered more than 1,200 tons.—Referred to the Dock Committee.

KOAU ATDevonpout.—Mr R. Cameron, Chairman of the Devouport District Jioard, wrote stating that Mr 11. isiccol had not complied with the notice to open up the roiul through his shipyard to the harbour, tho time having expired. It wan further stated that the road was urgently required liy thu public—Referred to tho Works and Endowment Committee,

CONTINUATION OF Sbwkii.— The Town Clerk forwarded a letter asking if tho Hoard had any objection to the continuation of the main scwor now iv course of construction to thu end of the breakwater as requested liy petitions,—lt was agreed to grant the necessary purniission. the plans to be sub mitted to the Board.

Motice to Mauinehs.—The Muritio Department forwarded the following notice to mariners :—The Wellington Harbour Hoard reports that a patch of rocks with only 15 feet on it ut low water, and from 10 to 1G fathoms till round, bus been found about two cablos length from the south west poiat of Somes'lslandj the centre of th« patch bears from the lighthouse VV. by S. J S. and from the Northern detached rock above water oil' the North end of the Islaud 8. W | W.magnetic. Adelaide Duks.—-Adelaide Harbour Board forwarded copies of a notice to mariners containing light duea by-laws.

Floating Dock.—Mr William ii'rrington CIO,, wrote forwarding illustrated pamph lets aud plan of improved iron floating graving docks. The writer .stated that the patentees had constructed severs*! for the KiiHsiau Government, aud had in a recent instauce extended the power of one dock from 4400 tons to GOOO tons. He proceeded : " Messrs Clark and Stanlield will now offor to construct a dock for this port and complete it in 18 mouths, with a lifting power of G250 tons, and capable of docking at any time of the tide aud lifting in from two to throe hours 11.M.5. Inconstant or Bacchante. Mail Steamers 500 feet l«ng and ")0 feet beam (much larger than the Pacific Muil Com pany's steamers) could be also docked with equal rapidity and ease." Mr AiCKitN's Lettkr.—Mr Aickeu wrote stating that ho had delsced that portion of the paragraph iv his letter which had given offence, and requesting that the letter be accepted in its aracuded form.—The letter was referred to the Lock Committe to

report. KEMOVAL ok Office,—Mr Alexander McGregor applied for permission to remove the oilice of the Northern Steamship Com pany from its present site to the now tec, and to be allowed to increase its size to double the present dimensions. Referred to the Works Committee to report upon.

Biiach Road Allotments.— Mr K. Waymouth, on behalf of the Steam Saw Moulding Sash n:;d Door Company, ap plied to have the Harbour Reserve allot ment adjoining No. 27 on the Beach Uo;id leased by pulilic unction. It was agreed that it was not desirable to lease the allotment iv question for a number of years,

Insulting the Harbour Master,— Mr 1. Ji Burgess, Chief Harbour Master, complained of acts of discourtesy aud even insult which he had been subjected to at the hands of Mr McDonald, the Board's engineer. The engineer ot the dock had been prevented from sharpening tools at tho grindstone, aud at the same time Mr Mc- Donald font men to get shores used at the Dock. Mr McDoiuld appended a memo to the effect that he bad simply objected to the dock engineer using the plant under his control. He denied having sent for the shores referred to, and suggested that Mr Burgess should have his men supplied with the plant necessary for their work. He was not aware that any discourtesy had beoii shown to the Harbour Master, but if such was the case, he would try and b courteous for the future. A further letter stilted that he had no intention of with drawing from what he had stated, and therefore he would "accept Mr McDonald's promise to be courteous in future."—He ferred to the Works and Endowment Com mittee.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.—The minutes of this commits o lecommeuded that the funds of the Board cannot bq appropriated for providing medals for Duncdin Industrial Exhibition; that the consideration of the question of electric light be deferred for the present. Works and Endowment Committee. —The minutes of this committee recom mended—(l) That the Harbour Master place a cage beacon on the rock between Boat Rock bencon md Point Chevalier reef beacon, Whau Creek, and that the Chanuel be marked off with ti-tree stakes ; (2) That a legal opinion be taken regarding the power of the Board to grant Messrs Jagger and Parker an extention of leane (5) that tho necessary altera tions be made in the Customs shed C, as requested by the collector; (4) That a locker be provided for the gear of Harbour Master's boat; (5) That the mooring ot the buoy carried away by the Rotorua be examined, and if in good condition, that it be replaced ; (6) That particulars of in creased leakage at the Dock bo forwarded to this Committee ; (7) That the light be removed from the old tee and placed on the new No. 6 tee.

(Left Sitting.)

SAILING RACE.

The sailing race between the boats Madge, Hattie May, Observer and Imp, for £5 a-side, took place in the Harbour this after noon. The course lay from the wharf, round the Daphne, over to the North Shore buoy, back round the Daphne, thence up round the red buoy to westward of the wharf, and round the course again. The positions were : No. 1 (uext wharf), Imp ; 2, Observer; 3, Madge; 4, Uattie May. The Madge wassailed by J. Bigelow, jun.; the Hattie May, by J. White; Obs< rver, by Dau Hollaud; and Imp, by Ted Moore. Captain McKonzie officiated aa starter, and at 1.10 a.m. dropped the flag, All got quickly underway, with the exception of the Observer,which, by some means,got her anchor foul, thereby losing about 20sccs. They steered for the opposite chore, the Imp being ahead and to windward, Madge next, Observer taking third place, but a long way aatern, with the Hatte May last. This position was kept until rounding the Daphne's buoy, when the positions were as follows :— Madge 1, Imp 2, Observer 3, Hattie May 4, The Madge was considerably ahead rounding tho North Shore buoy, the remainiug boats keeping pretty close to gether. 2 30. p.m. Bounding the bnoy off the wharf the Madge was about a mile ahead. The Hattie May anp Imp went round together, the latter having rather the adYantage. The Observer carried away her bowsprit before reaching the buoy, and had to effect temporary repairf which lost her about 20 minutes. She was considered out of the race. 2 40. p.m. The Madge continued to increase her lead on the run down the Imp taking second piece with the Hattie May third. 2,45. p.m. The North Shore buoy was rounded in the same order. Tho Imp is ahead of the May, and well to windward. The race finished :— Madge ... 3hrs 3mins 12aecs 1 Imp 3hrs lOmins — 2 Hattie May ... 3hrs 14mins COsecs 3 The Observer did not finish.

TAWHIAO'S LATEST.

(HY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT

Waikatho Frontier.—Cattle

Driven, In

CAMBRIDGE, this day. It is reported here from Kihikihi that Mr Ross's cattle were driven across the Punui River last night. All Europeans were ordered oil' the lauds South ot the confiscation bouudary. Several spotting parties were turned back by natives. The principal chiefs of the Nga timaniapoto tribe, including Manga, Kewi, Tuatea, and . Kapa were ordered to go into the inteiior. Rewi was ordered by Tawhiao to return the Crown grant received from the Govern ment for the new house and allotment at Kihikihi, to receive no more pensions from Government, to pay for all fencing and grass seed sown by Europeans on his land.

There are some threats among the natives of driving in Tole's cattle from Ngumoko.

THE TARARUA DISASTER.

ICHARITAIiLIi KJNTEKTAINMENT,

f'URiNCi the passng'3 of the steamship Te A nau up the coast to Auckland, Mr S. S. Landeshut, of San Francisco (one of the saloon passengers) conceived the project of getting up au entertainment for the expross purpose of raising a little money in aid of the wives and orphans of the crew of the ill-fated Tararua. Captain Carey rea dily espoused the scheme, and with his assistance and that of the chief oilicer (Mr Russell) complete arrangements were made. The quarter deck was cleaned and giirnislied, lit up with lanterns and tastefully festooned with ihgt while Mr Lnudershut, who threw Lia whole henrt into the affair, busied him atilf iv preparing tne programme. Last night tin; entertainment took place while the vohscl wan Ktill careering along on hoi voyage. No charge wan made for admission mid the whole ship therefore wan in attendance. The first put consisted of selections from Pinafore by Mr Pollard's Juvenile Troupe, which hint very nhlo assistance, and the second p;irt wa» or ii miscellaneous character, tho "hit" »f the evening being an original snug on the To Anau, composed and suuc by Mr Landoabut. It fairly brought down tliu "house," if, under such circumstances, the well understood term can be used. During the interlude the composer, who also acted »s Chairman, delivered au eloquent speech upon the special purpose Which be had in view. 110 said that iv verting the usual Older of things the audi ence was called upon to taku v step, not from the sublime to the ridiculous, but from the ridiculous to the sublime. In the midst of their jocularity and pleasure he hiid to remind them of the sad and distress ful fate of the seamen who had perished iv tho ill-starred Tararua, and to make an appeal on behalf of the bereaved wives and oiplums for some relief from the impover ishment which was the inevitable accom paniment of such abereavtmem— fora little of that kindly assistance which would tend to mitigate the of their position in life, lie said that iv the case of the passengots fmids had been initiated for the uenelit of thoae whose lives had not been insured, but in the case of the families of the lost teamen there was no help forth coming. True, there was the Seamen's Union, but it had been to recently estab lished that its limited funds were (juite in adequate to moo1; this unexpected call. The gentleman concluded with v very effective peroration, aud tho result whs the voluntary contribution of sums amounting in .the aggregate to about £10. This amount was duly handed over to Captain Curcy. Mr G. J. Waterhouse, iv a ne;it speech, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Pollard for the willing service which his Troupe had rendered, aud the motion was passed with acclamation,

Un the proposition of Mr K. C. Baratow R. M. a similar compliment was paid tr Captain Carey for his assistance. A Ral[ woa then commenced and engage lin with zcb until midnight, Mr Pollard a orchestra supplying the necessary music.

To-dny Cnptain Carey was entertained at luncheon at the Star Hotel by the saloon passengers of the Te Anau, tho worthy oilicer being supported on the right by Mr Lnndealmt, and on tho left by Mr Waterhouse. A most recherche collation was laid out in Host Cuirua' characteristic style, and it was done full justice to. The viands were excellent, aud the wines of choice vintages.

AStIBUKTON, this day, The man Goldbury was discharged to-day on a charge of vagrancy.

INVERCARGILL, this day. STEALING TARARUA WRECKAGE.

Charles Peterson, charged with stealing from Waipapa beach a gnn belonging to the late Dr. Campbell, lost in the Tararua, and was sentenced to two months' hard labour.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

May 31. 1831. linnk of N.Z.-Buyers, £22 7s Od; sellers, £22 12s Od National—Buyer*. CSs 6d Colonial Bank—lss (H ; eollorfl, JGa N.Z. Insurance—Rollers, 71s H.li. Imiui ance—Buyers. 51a Notional-Buyers, 233 6d Union Insurance—Buyers, 21s Colonial Insurance- s-ollerp, 11s Auckland Gas-Sellers £10 15s Thamos Gas-Sellora, 31s Union Sash and Door—Buxors,£slss; scllors,£G N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Buyers, £510s Moiinatuiarl G.ta.C—22s 6d Albarnia—Buyers, 27b Caledonian—.Sellers, 10« Cd Kurauui Hill-Sell TB, 5i iTokatea-Sellorß, IDs Succeas-Buyers^^^^ , Chairman.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 31



, yy an ceo- i la/"ANTED, Good Tailorcsses (Trousers yi and Vest hands). Good wastes.— Apply af onco to J. Williamß, Tailor. Victoria-street. 1 4Vr ANTED, at Hritmaford's Auckland ■VV Registry, Quoon and Darby streets, ycrang, active Barman ; testamonials of ability ajid character indispensaolo, Wagon, 30a, and pps3aga pad. t 4/ ANTED, a General Servant where V \ . another is kept.—Apply Mrs Waller. Kpsom. \ STAN TED, Three Dressmakers Apply V T to Milne a- <i Cilioyce. \I7"AJSTBI), a good (ieneral Servant. - Vt Apply at the Fitxroy Hotel, Wakefiold street. i,\T ANTED, respectable Girl as barmaid '7 7 and assist in the bir; also, general Servant; nuut bo ablo io cook and wash.— A;ppy at Oharlemont H.itol. vv akelluld-stroot. ANTED, a thorough good General Vt Servant.—John Smith, Draper, Queen street. V~ ANTED, immediately, Violinist for Dancing Class.—Apply this ovoning or to-morrow to C. B. Andrew, opposito Mr Todd's Gtooery, Wollington-atrtiet. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Keglßtry, Queen and Darby streets, Horisomaids (gentlemen's families); wage, 12s. \\J AWTKU, at Hannaford's * Auckland Vt KoKistty, Queen and Darby streets, sovoral Fomalo Sorvants and young Girls for town. WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply at Mrs Wynyard, Grafton Koad. WANTED, at Hamiaford's Auckland Registry, Quoen and Darby streets, Middle-aged Female Servant (Coromandel); wages. Us. W ANTED, a good Man Cook, for the country. — Apply Commorcial Hotel, Shortland-street; ANTED, a Man that can Plough and Milk, and make himself (jenorally useful. —Mr Patterson, Lorne-atreet. WANTED, Apprentices to the Limerick Lace-making.—Apply to Mrs. O'Connell, Lower Union-street. VjA/ANIED, a good General Servant; V 7 references required.—Apply Mrs. D. F. Kyans, Glenburn, Ponsonby. WANTED, a Laundress.—Apply at Governor Browne Hotol, Hobson street, j W" ANTED, "a first-cltws Wood Carver, j —Union Saah and Door Company. WAN TED, a competent Housemaid ; j references required,—Apply office o£ this ! paper^ ] WANTED, a good General Servant;; must baa good Cook; good wuges.— ' Apply to Mrs H. P. Barber, York-street, ! Parnell. ! WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland j Registry, Quoon and Darby streets, i Nurse for town. WANTED, a Brass Finisher.—Bran ston and Forster. WANTED, a Housemaid ; must be a good needlowoman.—Apply to Mrs Ireland, Hulme Court, Parnell. WANTED, a good General Smith ; wages. 12s per day.—Apply Geo. Leahy, Dock Iron Works. WANTED, to Purchase a comfortable Cottage of four or live rooms in tho city.—Particulars and locality, addressed F., Evening Star Office. W" AN TE D. an Engagement iti a Solicitor's Office, by an experienced man with references. Small salary.—Addross " B," Stab Offlc9. WAITED, a situation as useful com panioD, nursery help, or to accompany family or invalid lady to San Francisco — Adduces " X.8.." this office.



Wanted. \X7 ANTED, a Good yecond-hauu Piauc TT Apply by lettor. stating price, to"Piano STAROfflco. " \,V ANTED, an Ofiice iv Quecn-streei V v as near the Wharf an possible. Ken not to exceod 30s per week.—Apply as soon a possible to Thouuw Melville, High-atret-t. r»rANTED KNOWN—C. Alfen'is Sell V T ing a large lot of Homespuns at 7d pc yard, worth 9d, at liis Good aua Clu-ap House nixt1 to Williams, the Cheap Tailor, Victoria street. 4 A7ANTKJD, to Buy a Domestic Sewinj n Machine, or the White's Machine, ii good working order, for cash,—Apply to W Onions, Ang!esea-9lreet Tl/"ANTEUICJNO\V'iN, that Goodson'i V T London Arcnde, MS. Queen and Victorit streots, is opuu daily from 9 to 9, on Saturday! until 10.30. See Advertisement in 6th column 4 ih page^ ANTED to Kent, an Ollice ; state rent and particulars, under cover, tc ,' 8.E.," this offlco. _ is TANTED, Hoard and Lodging by V V Young Man, within two minutes' walk of Paint Paul's Church.—atato particulars U '■F.M,,"Stau Office. \%T ANTED," Purchasers for Ladies1 Tf Ulaters from 7s 6d, at Smith's Cheat Drapery Waiehouße. WANTED, for Grazing Purposes, aboul 25 or 30 acres of Land, within fi or I miles of Auckland ; water and Bhelter necessary. Also, a steady Lad. about 11 or 15 years of age : a Kood homo guaranteed.—Apply by letter HB, Stak office. \\J ANTED, Everybody to Fee the large t T stiipmont of Oleographs, ex 'Peru,' at John Williams, 82, Kamngahape Koad. See Advertisement In other Column. \\J ANTEITTOTSEL L, some beautifully T T bred Young Pigs, from 10s upwards.— 11. Wallace, Willow Farm, near Post office, Mount Albert. ANTED KNOWN, that Taupiri Coal of SPr.KNDin quality can bq had at Greatly Kcducod Prices, to meet tho times, at the Nowmarkot W'oighbridge. F. G. CLAYTON. WANTED KNOWN, tnat, to effect a Clearance of Taupiri and Newcastle Coal, large s^tock of Firewood, Fosts and Kails, Drain Pipoa, &c, I have Reduced all my Prices. Weight and measurement guaranteed.—Taupiri Coal DopOt. ________ F. G. CLAYTON. WANTED, to Kent or Purchase, in a good public thoroughfare in or near tho city, a Shop and Dwelling of not lesa than four or llvo roonn.—Addross, stating particulars, H. Vincent, Chief Postofllco, Auckland. WANTED, a Good Second-handßurrY, —Apply, stating prico, to "BuKgy,"STAR Ofllco. . WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every pi'ruon ordering a Suit for 55a or upwards wil roouivo a present of a pair of Troiißora.—J. D. Phillips, Tuilor, 170 Quo»n stroet. \\7 ANTED, Everyljody to try^Robley's » t Superior Digestive Hroad, which Is light and wholoßome. thoroughly baked by a flrst u m ilukor, and on Bale; also, the Mealapjicially proparod for those who wish to make thoir own bread.—At Koblcy's Store, Groy-si.rot;t, W' "ANTED"TO~ SELL, a Six-roomed Cottatto, in Conquest Place, with good woll; large garden; stable, &c. Will bo soli olioap; j of purchaso money can remain on mortgage.—ll.Ji^Morton, Custom-house street. Y\7"ANTiCi', everybody who enjoys a V T good cup of tea to try the "'laoping Mixturo, sold in lib. mid jib. paokots, by Chas. Miijor, Wolleslcy-street. \)yANTJSO KNOWN— We give tho <J best; value in Drapery Hoods at tho loweßt posuiblo prices. To ba Moved by giving uh a trial.- Smitlm Lhoap Drapery Warehouso, Upper Qnooii and \.exandrn streets, opposite Auny ana Navy Hotel. \\[ ANTED, the Public to call and in ' » spoct, or puichaso, tho Goods at .*. McLcoii'a Now Zualund Local Industry Cas'i SKiru an.l Spring Lath Mattress Factory, City Mart, 123, Qiieon-Htreet. They will find that everything in marked in plb,ln figures, and is tho Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m. till flp.m., and on Saturdays till!) p.m. WANT KD" KN6WN.-MKS GRICK, Nowmurket, is soiling beautiful China Cups and Saucers, largo size, Us per dozen; bo in time, they arc going fast; China Sugar Hasina, 3tt; Mugs witn names, lOd ; largo Tumblerr, 8d ; lingo Water Jug^, from Is ; American Clocks, 10h ; Alarum do., 10s fid ; Striking do., 22s Cd ; Painkiller, Is 3d; Windsor Soap, 5 cakes Is; stout Wolbli Flannel, Is dd per yurd; China Doll, Ib, worth 12s ; Concertinas, from Is to 15s; bent Preserved Uinger, Js 6d per jar; C.ilvca' Foot Jelly, 2s fi'l, usual price Is (id ; Mouaeliold Houp, 2 bars for lid ; Walking Siicus, Is ; Wax Dolls with hair, 2a. worth is Cd; Patent Soli tain:s, Is. KOl-L UP ! ROLL UP I Must sell ch^-ai) to mako room for fresh goods.—M G \l/AN TX D KNO Wn, tuat IX Goldio V T Is prepared to soil ail kinds 'of Building and othor Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes KuHouh, Iron-Hark and Dlue-Gum Shafts, lilocks, l Jalings and Shingles, at his Yardß, lAiwor Albert-street, near the Dock, at lowest cash pi ices. The timber, being undor cover.ls better than that purchased olsowt.ero f,\7ANTED, J. Ford's Customers to P ? know that in consequence of the lato fire ho hai let the front of his shop to Mr Piiyno, Jeweller, but carries on tho Tailoring in tho name shop, whoio he guarantees to Bupply as Good ai.d as Cheap Garments to ordor as can bo produocd in thia city.—J. Ford, Tailor, IG6, Queen-street. WfANTED KNOWN.—Dunne, Hall, Tl & Co. have Removed to tho premises lately occupied by Mr C. W. Goodson, opposite I onkb' Mart, Quocn-streot, where they will be glad to see old friends and customers, ana givo GOUD VALUK in all kindß of Drapery, Milli nery, and Fancy Goods of the IiEST QUALITY, and Nkwkst Fashions. A J^rge Stock of Kid, Silk, Cloth, and Thread Gloyks always on lmnd; also, a Spiendid Stock of Hosibky— Ladies', Gents', and Children's. We have, ex mail-steamer from New York, a shipm«nt of tho Handsomest and most Perfect fitting Ui.stkks in town. On Fridays and Saturdays we purpose offering Decided Bargains, which will bo openly displayed. We respectfully invite your patronage. W7 ANTED, Purchasers for our stock of TT Ladies'(Llnenl Cambric Handkerchiefs' from 3Jd; Gonts' ditto, 7Jd (imported direct from Belfast!, and marked 50 por cent. IeSB than uMialretail prices, at Smiths Cheap Drapery Warehouse, Upper Queon and Alexandra streets, opposito Army and NavvJlotel \I7ANTED KNOWN, " THE LITTLE Vt DKMON" PATKNT SItLF-AOTING CANDLK KXTINGUIdHKR is invaluable to those who read in bed. Kvorybody should got ono. Price, U Cd (warranted). Sent to any ad dress on receipt of ton two-penny stamps. Solo Manufacturers, SHLIG and KDWARDS, tho IX l, HastinKS-Btreot, Napier, N.Z.-N.B.- Agents wanted. \\T AHT ED UNO VV N. The Auckland Timber Company have on hand sevoral Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be sold as Groat Bargains, to mako room. Also, all descriptions o( Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowoet Friccs. B. HOLDSHIP. Manager. ANTED the Public to see our stock of Flannels from 10* d per yard; large size Blankets from 13j Od per pair; strong Grey Calico from 3Jd; our wide Winceys fromojd; our well assorted stock of Poplinths, Satin Cloths, Serges, &c, &c, from Is per yard. Bought for cash; will be Bold cheap for cash at Smith's Cheap Drapery Warehouse. Upper Queen and Alexandra streets, oppoaite Army and Navy Hotel. \\J ANTED to Kent, 5 or 0 acres of V T Land, with or without house j water if possible.—Address H.P, this office, \y ANTED KNOWN, that you can *' * Dresa woll for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Muligan. hee advertise ment on front page. V\T ANTED, all the Ladies to call at my V V shop and sen the Splnndid Glass Sugar Basins and Buttor Coolers at Is. and the most varied assortment of better qualities. Cream jaxf, 5d ; Jam Dishes. si'l ; Tumblers, B}d ; Gooil JujS, ijd ; 80.-t Uold and White China Uupsai.d Saucois, lid; Tea ditto, 8d; White Stono, 6d; and nil ether sorts equally cheap. Meat Dishes, 7d; Wellington Knife Polish, 81 j Old Brown Windsor Soap, 7 oakes, Is j and the cheapest and best assortment of Vases, Ornaments, and all kinds of Crookory and Stationery at Knglish prices, Note the address: F A. HKNMAN, Kurangahapo Koad, opposite Newton Hotol. O PAINTERS.—Wanted, Four Good Brußh Hands.—ipply to Sargeson and Read, iJtiblin-street. Newton. fTU) PAINTERS AND PAPER JL HANGERS. Wantad, Two Good Hands, for Tauranga. For particulars apply to W. PHILLIPPS & SON, Queen-street. Amusements. AUCKLAND TNSTITUTE. THE WINTER SESSION OF THE AUCKLAND INSTITUTE Will be opened by a CONVERSA Z I O N LV ONVKRSAZION il., To bo hold in THE MUSEUM BUILDINGS, PRINOKSSTREKT. ON THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS, June 2nd and 4th. Full particulars in future advertisement. Admission 2s. Tickets, admitting on both evenings, prico 3s; may be had from Messrs 6, Aickin, J. A. Pond, Chapman, Wayte, Upton, and Champtaloup and Cooper, icom whom also programmes of the Entertainment may be obtained.



To Let. •; fPO LET, a Room suitable for Plumbs 6. or Paintor, with shop window, facing on of the principal streeta.—Apply T. Uasher, L^n ; and Estate Agent, kitichbnry'oßuildings, Qaeei ' street. 3 fg^O LET, one or more Unfurnishe 1. Rooms.—Apply 123, Victoria-3'reet. * rpoTET, a beautiful situated Kesidenc r I of 11 rooms, at Mount St. John, with tw '" acres land, and stabling if required.—Apply t " H. Ashton and Son, 8, Mew Zealand Jnsuranc - Building I r|U) LET, that commodious Warehouse i: 1 L Custom-house-street, next to tho Thame • Hotol.—Apply to H. ABhtou and Son, 8, Me^ Zealand inauraiice Building. ' fV\O i ET, Family Residence of 9 rooms 1 JL witb largo garden, in Kef?ent-street, nea ' top Grafton Koad, comnmndinßaßplendid view ■ The premises are in thoroughly sqod order, gooc well and tanks, and evory convenience. PosseE , sion on lßt J me,—Apply to H. ABhton and Son ' House and Laud Agent, 8, New Zealand Insur 1 ance Buildings. _^___ /""iuM MODIU US and Comfortable Koom? \J some with gas laid on, suitable for com ; mfttoe meetings, ofllces. &c., at from is to 25s ( > weok, at The Great Northern Land Agency corner of Queen and Victoria-streetc KVONFOKT.—To Let, two 4-roomei and two G-roomoi. Cottages; all newlj erected and in good positions.—For further par ticulars apply to B. Tanner, 70, Queen-street. DEVONPOUI'7 NORTH SHORK- Housesto Let, furnished and unfurnished ; —Oliver Mays, Post-office Store and Liverj Stables. Victoria-stroot. \JORTH SHUKE.— To Let, in Chrrch- LV stroet, a 7-roomed Family Residence ir flrßt-olas3 order, with all conveniences and out buildings; also, several Cottages.—X. and K. Duder For Sale. )JIOK SALE, a well-built Three-roomed _ Cottage; oven, and water laid on; Somer set Place, off Howe-street.—T. Ussher, btich bury's Buildings, Queen-street. TjiOr. SALE, at Wairau, County of Mars- JT. don, 100 Acres Land, at 5s fid an acre. Mußt bo sold.—Apply J. B. Kanderson, N.Z. Insurauco Buildings. TjTOK SALE, a line upstanding Kay Male, _ffj 6 years old, suitable for a heavy Bpririß cart: guaranteed staunch; any trial allowed.— Apuly Hansom Cab No. 29, or R. Johnston, Upper SymondH-vtreet Sj^Oli SALE, a Small Harmoniuni ; very l' cheap.-Apply to Mr J. H. White, Newton and Ponsiinby Jnnciion !~tore. r i>H) MILKMEN.—For sale, four or nix i Cowa' milk.—Applications byletter.stating price that will bo given, to "Dairy," Stab Ollice, will receive immedlato attention. fihoß SALE, the Lease of about 2 acres » of Land at tho foot of Mangero Bridge, with all improvements, including a Now Four roomed Cottugo and Cow-shed, also a good well of water (never-failing supply); theloaso having 10 years to run.—For firms, apply to Mrs T, J. Smith, on the promises. S/lOK SALE, a House, new and well. 1' finished, 6 room?, good well, etc.; on an allotment of C6ft. frontage to London-street, Ponsonby. Splendid view, overlooking tho harbour. Only £375.—D. k\ Evans, Estate Agont, Queen-street. jji U H SALK (Cheap), a First-class I Hooded Hngsjy, single-seated, with Horse ard Harness.—Apply Stak office. Ti OR HALE,~~Superior~Building Allot 8' inents, on the Ponsonbvt Ko*D, near tho Ponsonby Club Hotel.—Full particulars from D. If, H van', Hstato Agent, 71, Queen-street. jbf" OR S A L E. A ■ toila-wator and Cordial Manufacturing Business iii tho City of Auckland,— Apply for particulars to J. il. & J. Mowbray. 12, Queen streot. Ij^Ok IMMEDIATE SALIC (cheap), in * Ponsonby. a really gond and well-flnighed Seven-roomo'l iiouno, scullery and wnshhouse, pplendid well, tank, &c, and largo garden.— Apply to John Soppot, Land Agent, &c, Kort street. O'""TAHU HUT—A well-nninhcd Ten roomed House and extensive out-buildings, with or without Kight Acres of Land, to be Sold cheap.—Clark and Gano, fort-street. JL°O K. A—FARM containing 180 acres", •|»Ow" partly fencod; 35 acres grass, good orchard, voicanicsoll, largo run adjoining, Dwolling-houso, sh«ds. &c.; terms aB ngreed.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agout, Shorlland strtot, J2750-TWO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing °*^ a good business, and let at good rentals, splendidly situated on a cornor allot ment, 33x100 feet.—-. Vaile, House and Land A^ont, tihortland-eireet. -pIOO CASH, Balance as agreed—House ~ of i rooms, with verandah, stables, noach-houses, tank, wall, &c, and allotment 38 x 81.6, situated in a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Post OfFhe.—3. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. J?ixn CASH, balance at 7i per cent, two *'"" Dwelling Houses and Shop, in aprin cipal street, close to Quoen-Btreet. Allotment, 35 x 82. Prlco, £525.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agont, Shortland-atreet. J? 1 ""ksTpKH KOOT.-BuildinsT Allotments, *'-L ° 42 x 128 feet, situated at Ponsonby. If desired the whole of tho purchase money can remain on mortgage —B. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreot. PA .QfI— aUPKKIOK UUALITY FARM, oon jj'uoyj taining 40 acres of rich voloanic land all in grass, good House of 6 rooms, stable, cow shed, &c.. plenty of water, 1J miles from railway station. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. LUKM IN THE WAI X A To! V For I ea3e a Farm of 50 acres at Taupiri containing coal. This property adjoins a fine run of about 3000 acres, which may ba used for depasturing cattle or sheep. albo a garden containing 3G5 fruit trees, bo sido3 grapes au^, gooseberries, on an Island ono mile from Taupiri Station. For particulars address Samuel Joy, Herald Ofiice. fp O R SALE. Tho Lease or Freehold of tho Commercial Hotel, Hamilton West, with the Furniture, Stock-in-Trade, &c, as at present in tho occupa tion of Mr W. H. Pearce.—For particulars apply to J. M. ft J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 40 and 42, Queen-street. I^oll IMMEDIATE OAtiJ!/, caeap, aua ' terms eaßy a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottago in Stanley-street, Newton; aleo, two good Allotments, cornor of Coddering ton and Kepplo-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 feot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent, Kort-streot. Ttf Of I "~C B. The undersigned having many applications for Allotments in Hobßon-street, Symonds- Btrsot, Karangahapo Koad, Franklin Koad, Ponsonby Koad and elsewhere, anticipates a speedy Sale of any placed in his hand. Com mission charged only when sale is effected. D. F, KVANS, Estate Agent, 4, Q neon-atroet (oppoaite Bank New Zealand ■ JUT O~ xv IS a L W, ISLAND OF MOTUROA, BAY OF ISLANDS. Thia Island is beautifully situated at the eutcrance to the Bay of Islands; estimated to contain about 500 acres of choice fertile land chiefly under grass and capable of carrying a largo quantity of stock ; land well watered with never-failing Bprings; good Homestead of six rooms, well finished, with all necessary out buildings, including large and commodious smoke-house; two acres well and choicely laid out in orchard and kitchen garden; Stook now running on Island oan be tak«n over at a fair valuation, liberal TVrms can be arranged to suit purchaser. For further particulars Apply to ROBEkT BKOVVNING, Solicitor, Shortland-street, Auckland. im X 'SYR is N jn TONS PURE BONKDUST, *v superior sample, £7 10s. 1 oft TONS SMTHS' & HOUSEHOLD 1° « BKST N KWCASTLE COAL. Also, Tho Balance GUANO, ex ' Kast Lothian,' about 100 TON 3, at £3. W. & G. WINSTONE. r\ N SALE. 50 tons CANTEUBUKY POTATOES 20 „ WAIKATO „ 10 „ BARLEY MEAL. G. S. JAKINS, COSTOM-HOUSK-STKEKT. Tenflerß. |TI PS O M GRAVEL PIT. VVANTKD.—Tenders to Leaso the above Pit will bn received by tho undersigned until FRIDAY, 3rd June, at 10 a.m. Particuiars to bOhadO£ WM.DINNISON, Secretary. Board ana Kesidenoe. npWO or three Gentlemen can be accom j modated with Board and Lodgings in a private family.—Apply at office of this paper. /IUVERKUK JSKOWNE HOTEL. \JT HOB3ON-STREKT. Boabd and Lodging _.. 20a. per Week SIN'OLB KOOM 258. ~ OBS O N STREET. - Comfortable Board and Residence; terms moderate references given and required.—Mrs Graham six doors abovo Blakle's slate Yard. "ITOUjnG WOMKIns INSTITUTE X AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBESr-STKKET Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tei from 5 to 7 p.m. Hoarding-houae for Young Ladies who an occupied during the day. Terms on appllcatioi to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gathoring are held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library ii connection with the Institute.



Public Notices n- AUCKLAND PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMISSION. ; NOTICE TO HOLDKRS OF DKBKNTUKK; v FOX LOAN OF £25,00 D. 5 Notice is hereby given that the third drawing of Debentures (three), to ht paid off out of th< - Sinking Fund, as provided by tho Act, on th( 11 first day of July now next ensuing, will take s placo, in the presence of such holders of Debsn " tures as may choose to attend, in thn office ot Mr JohnMoglnie, Quoon-street, on MONDAY. " tho sixth day of Juno, 1831, at two o'clock in thi 1 afternoon, r J. WOODWARD, Chairman of Commission. ~ Wellington, May 11,1881. '■I T> REAKAV AT E R FER RY. On and after MONDAY, the 29th May, a Boat ' will bo rut on at the Breakwater, Mechanic?' i Hay, to convey passengers across the water, from 8 a.m. to C p.m. Fare, One Penny. Tickets ' issued at a reduction. Apply to OLIVER, I V * Boat-builder, j Official Bay. iy o t i c c. I hereby beg to state that there Is no trade ! connection between W. and K. Hudson. Orders ' tnken fis usual in Cracroft-strcet, Parnell, or . tlie 13oiler Shed Yard. There can ba no mis - take about tho grey horse?. \ W. HUDSON. NOTICE.— I hereby certify that I buy nothing from Chinamen, on account of • tho report of Leprosy. —A. McUarry, City Market, Auckland. REMOVKU— George Foot, Ornamen tal ifngraver and Chaser, from 71, Queen - street, to Princes-street, over K. H. Percy's. "VTOTICE to all Parties having Purchased , J3I Furniture from the Newton Arcade.—lf the Accounts are not paid by tho -lib. of June, ■ legal proceedings will be taken for recovery.—S. ' Isaacs, proprietor. May 31,1881. NOTICE to all Parties in Arrears for Hired Furniture from the Newton Ar • cade.—lf not settled up by the 4th of June, the . same goods will be removed and deposits for feited, according to agreoiiient.—S. la.iacß, pro . prletor. May 31,1881. lAUTH!JRRIC!MRDSON,M.D.,ofthe , University of Brussels, Licentiate of the lioyal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, Mem bor of tho Koyal College of Burgeons of England, nnd Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries, London, now residing lit Wynyavd House, Kdcn present, Auckland, heroby gi<o notice of my intention to apply to tho Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Auckland, with whom I have deposited my diplomas, to be registered under the Now Zealand Medical Practitioners Kogistration Act, on July Ist, 1881. mo THE T it A D E. ORANGES! ORANGi S ! OIIANGES ! Xx 'Caledonia.' 20,000 ORANGEY. A. OTTO, Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. TJIUPERV! UKAr ER V ! C. NICHOLSON wishes to inform the Resi dents of Newton and surrounding districts that ho has Opened a Drapery and Uiothing Estab lishment, and hopes by civility and strict atten tion to business to rccrit a fair share of public uatronuge. All Goods told at Town Prices. N.B.—Note tho address: C. Nicholson, Draper, Somerset House, Karangahape Road, two doors from r. J. Philip's, Baker. \TOTICEI .NOTICE h. H. GRKEN b^Rfl respectfully to inform the Public of Auckland that ho has for Sale this I'lanting Season, a Healthy Stock of Fruit 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 urompt attention; or at Lilydale Nursery, One- Tree Hill. Tji RED K. W 111 TEHK AD, Tea Dkaler and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STKKICT, Will bo glad to receive calls from his numerous friends and customers who have been in the habit of dealing at the Queen-street Shop. Those indobted there will please settle thsir Accounts at the Victor a-street 4? li 6TO £100° LEiN'T on BuUding 3b • \J Society principles, or on other terms m suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson, Land, Estate and Financial Acrcnt. Vulcan Lane. Q H I N A, GLASS, AND J^akthknwarE, BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT' IN NEW ZEALAND. G. B B O" W N I N G, (LATK J. B. FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN - STREET. EOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES! PKOPLK MUST HAVE CHKAP CLOTHES II PKOPLK SHALL HAVK CHKAP CLOTHKSI!! pay my new premises a visit. Joseph Williams, THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR VICTOBIA-STKKET. (Next to Allen's Cheap Drapery Shop). Acknowledged to be the Cheapest House in Town. BVT VISITING ME YOU SAVE 78. 6d. IN the pound. An Immense Stock of New Tweeds. TROUSERS, from 10s 6d TWEED SUITS, from &1 10 THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND FIT GUARANTEED Goodson's Arcade. CW. Goodson rpHE Depart . begs to thank _f ments, whioh his numerous custom- are well stooked with ers for the etaadily all New Goods, may increasing patronage ;.; be classified thus :— he has received, and g Stationery, yielding to the ex- Si Cutlery, pressed desire of Q Silver and Electro many to secura a O plate, position on the right O China and Glass, side of Queen-street, ° Clocks, Watches, and he has much pleasure (J Jewellery, in' announcing the P Perfumery, opening of the com- .; Brußhwaro, modlous premises t Toys, Mechanioa!, (Hofrman'sßnildines. J. Cheap Toys, 148, Queen St.), which c Dolls, Fancy Goods Of have been fitted up S all kinds, at considerable cost g See the "Kohinoor," upon the " London a most brilliant illu- Arcade plan," all <n mination. Goods being display- Tho Hermit's Cave in ed and marked in m Hnglish winter piain figures. Tho H Bycicleßace trade motto being t> Revolving Fountain " Small profits, quick O Performing Bears, returns." o5 Monkeys, &c. C. W. GOODSON s And the greatest wishes to dispel the . assortment of No prevailing idea that M velties in Auck all who enter the O land. Arcade must needs A Reading and Writ become a purchaser, y ing Table at public and cordiallr invites n disposal, inspection irrespec- Parcels delivered in tive of any purchase fc 'j'own. Stamps Sold, being made. O A Porter in attend- Boing in direct g anoeatdoor. communication with g Branoh Depot: Home, having an ex- g Brandon House, perienced Buyer on " parnell, the Market, a con- g At which the same stant accession is 88 prices are charged being made to the as at the already vavied stock London arcade, by regular shio- Queen-street, ments. Open daily London Office: 58, St. Rom 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mary le Axe. Shipping. g^Jj. T3RIGANTINE ' *CS*Ksfcv -■-' 'ANTHONS,' ffi?£j&g?> FROM LYTTSLTON. i "' "" Consignees are requested to pre sent Bills of Landing and pay freight without delay. The vessel will begin discharging TO MOKHOW (vVednesday) MORNING. H. B, MOKTO\, Auckland, 31st May, 1881. *' '" ' tfaafe^\,\rAlUKU AND one i TT'Sir' ' ' HUNGAS.N.CO.(Limited). TIMK TABLE—JUNE! 1881. : S. S. 'M ANU XA U. , Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: ' I—Wednesday, Bam l-Wednesday,l2.3opn) ! 4—Saturday, 10 am 4—Saturday, 2.30 pm 6 -Monday. 11 am C—Monday, 3.45 pm B—Wednesday, Ipm 8 -Wednesday, 6pm 5 10—Friday, ipm 11—Saturday, 9am 13—Monday, 7.45 am 13—Monday, 12 noon 15—Wednesday, Bam 15—Wednosday,12 30 pn 18-Saturday, 10 am 18-Saturday, 2.30 pm 20—Monday, 11 am 20-Monday, 3.45 pm 22—Wednesday,1.30pm 22—Wednesday, 6 pm » 24—Friday, ipm 25-Saturday, i) am 27—Monday, 63a am 27—Monday, 11 am 3 29—Wednesday,7.4aam 29-Wednesday, 12nooi n Manakau Heads—Every Thursday, at 8 am. a A. CUNNINGHAM, Agent. N.B.—By order of the Directors, on and af te n June Ist. all Freight ;by this steamer must b Prepaid.



peraonal. H ~ARVEy" BOYS GRAHAM. — Cora. munic&te with F. A. Lincoln, of Pon sonby, and you wiJ hear of something to your advantage. >' isTANTJEUTtIie Address of Ann Healey, TT formarly in service of Dr. Thornton; arrived in a^ip 'La Hogue' about seven years 3 ago.—Address this office Lioat ana Founa. £* 1 REWARD.—Lost, about fire weeks rSfci JL a?o, a Ked Cow, near calving, branded TH or H on rump, olf hip down.—The above reward will be paid if returned to Mr Coxon, Butcher, Onehunga. LOST, on the night of the 22ud instant, a Gold Hunting Watch and Gold Albert Chain, alfla Gold Scarf Ring.-Any person leaving same at this ofllce will be rewarded. JOST, one Dark Chesnut Mare, with J chain marks on sides, short tail.—Anyone returning her to Alexander Lamb, Remuera, will bo BUltably rewarded. Anyone detaining h»r after this notice will be prosecuted Meetings. A MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAR. J\. PKNTKKS AND JOINEItB,-AUCK LA.ND BRANCH, NO. 311. Members of the above Society are requested to attend the usual Fortnightly Meeting on TUK3UAY, May 31st. Business to pay the partial benefit of £5J to a member. KDMUND WKIGLffiY. Branch Secretary. EDEN HALL, Fdun Terrace. —Tuesday, 31st, Lecture by K. Lewis. Evangelist. Subject, "The Authority and Valua or the Ordinances of Christ." Questions invited at the close. No collection. r|lO THE ELECTORS OF WAIPA. 1 MR. F. A. WHIT&KKR will address his Constituents at the Court-house, Hamilton, on SATURDAY, June 4th, 1881, at 7.30 p.m. SJ A. r. B. S., JUVENILE JnL. CUNUf.'GKNT.| ICft The Monthly ilccting of the above will take pla-c TO-MOKROW < Wed nesday) KVKNING. at 7.30 p.m., in ; St. Patrick's Ha! I. Flection of officers. , P. CULLOTIN, Sec. . rr, a. C. Ji. SOCIETY, AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. Tho Quarterly Meeting of thh abovo will take place in St. Patrick's Hull, Hobson-stroet, on -VKDNKSD^Y Next, fno Bth mat., at 7.JU p.m. Buslnes3: Nomination of officers. «c. Secretary in attendance to receive contnDU tionsfromCSO. JAa O . BKIKN , j UN ., Secretary. Educational. MISS DONOVAN,; TBACHKR OF PIANOFORTE , (LATE OF SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE), PUPIL OF Queen-streot, , . \/3 ISS A GRAY has a vacancy for a IVB few Muaio Pupils and Fancy Work. Terms: One guinea per quarter, or 30s far two. -Address, MitsA. Giay.vyellington-stre^^ TVTUSIC PUPILS wanted by a Lady iIX lately arrived from Kngland.-Tcrms : I guinea per quMt«r, or 30s for two.-Miss Samson, i, Wynyard-jtreet. i^, OLDEN STAR GOLD MINING (jf COMPANY (LIMITED). The directors have~THl3 DAY made a, CaU (the flrßi of threepence per share> onthe capita^ of the Company, duo and P&yaWo to the Manager Auckland, 3lst May, 1881. . ... OOUTHBBN CROSS PETROLEUM >5 COMPANY (LIMITED). ; oi, f A Call of One Penny (Id), the third, per share has been made in the above Company, Parable at the Office of the Company, Nasmltha Budd ings, Gladstone Road, Gisborne, on \VKDNJi.a- DAY, the Bth June, 1881. HENRY HAASE, Manager. Gisborne, 26th May, 1881. Dividends. rpHE UNION FIRE AND MAHINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW;! O FTI ' ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Company will ba CLOSED from tho 31st May till the sth July inclusive. W. DEVENISH MKARKS, General Manager. Christchurch, 23rd May, 1881. Auctions. TO-MORROW. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, CLOTHIERS; DRAPERS, AND OTHERS. TRADE SALE O/^ OF ■.. / THIRTY-FIVE CASES AND BALES MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS, CLOTHING, HOSIERY, BLANKETS. RUGS, — &c, &c, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS |L| AS received instructions to sell, at his IJL store, on the above date, comuiencingttt Ytf II o'clock, asunder:— . Q CABBB MEN'S WATERPROOF OOATflr ° 48to58inch 1 cases Men's Check and other Tweed Tronsera : , 2 cases Men's Fancy Tweed Trousers and i vests >. '.. ■■>. :: ■■■■;;"f 2 caseß Men's Tweed Walking Coats ..•; ■ I 2 case1) Boys' 'J-ults -a large assortment 2 cases Mnn's Fancy Tweed Suits 2 cases Men's, Roys', and Youths' Ulster ''oats 1 case Men's Blue Diagonal fonts 2 cases Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits 1 case Men's Petersham and Irish Freize Overcoatß 1 case B"y*' and Youths' Crinean Shirting 1 casu Men's Fancy Shirts, Flannel Under . and Pants 2 oases Men's Oxford Shirts 3 bales 81.101, and 111 blankets • <■>-'" 3 bales 9f. 10J Fanoy Runs 3 cases Uoalery, assorted ; i i-'i 1 case Umbrellas. Handkerchiefs, 1 case of Leggings ■ ■■■v ' .v^i 1 case of Plnafoi os (assorted) - - ■ .. : SCO., ice. Sec. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK £ CANTERBURY POTATOES. ' n f l I Ex 'Fanny Thornton.' ON the Wharf, about Twenty Tons of • Canterbury Potatoes, In lots to suit pur chasers. ■- >; GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. to-morrow. ..;;:. potatoes! potatoes ii On Account of whom it may Concern, R. ARTHUR HAS receiyed instructions to sell, at his Mart, on Wednesday, June 1,1881, at 12 o'clock. . 20 tons, more or less, CANTERBURY . POTATOES Also, i . ■ '■ | 2 Chaff Winnoners. Lr 1 MONDAY, JUNE 6. SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE^ LARGE CORNER ALLOTMENT , COLLKGE ROAD. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to ' sell by auction at his Katate, Land and House Sale Hooms, Arthur's Murt,Quoen-street, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, I A Well finished FAMILY REBIDENCE ot six rooms, situated in College Road, together with the large Freehold en. which it is erected, having a frontage to College Road of 70 feet and to Cascade- Btreot 118 feet—all nicely laid-out and II planted with Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Sus. .... The House is well-bnilt and of snporior : finish, the situation is convenient, healthy and pleas mt, overlooking the ' harbour, commanding a fine view of the , shipping, North Shore, &c. Title under tho Land Transfer Act. Cards for viewing the property can be procured at the ,r office of the Auctioneer. 6 (Continued on Fourth Paare.)? ;!