GRAND MASONIC CEREMONIAL.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A FREEMASON'S HALL.

If tho old saw, that "familiarity breeds contempt," may ba accepted as a general truism, one cau hardly question the legiti macy of tho inferouce that the nnfumiliarity or novelty of a thing will arrest attentiou, if, in all cases; it does not actually com marid rospect and win approbation. The latter qualification, however, is not needed ill speaking of to-day's proceedings, and the hypothesis wo havo used will only partially explain the very large amount of interest dis played in the Maaonic ceremonial, another and cogent reason being the widespread inllueuCo of the order, and the power which it exerts in shaping and modifying our social economyi Though pre-eminent among Friendly Societies in its traditions, history and associations, superior iv sub limity of aims and iiDpressiveuess of litual, practically lin.itlosa in its myriad ramifica tions, anil immensely powerful through its cosmopolitan character, there is no organisation which favours less tho pageantry of public display, and which so rarely has resort to the obtrusive exhibition of its symbols and rites. It does not cheapen its reputation by llauntiug its pretensions iv the public oyo at periodical interval?! and on the rare occasions that it does make a visible demonstration all the constituents are present wiiich conspire to reudcr the eventstriking and the surroundings dignified and imposing. Tbe knowledgo that the Masonry of tho Auckland and neighbour ing districts intended to signalise the laying of the foundation stone of a local Free masons' Hall by a full representation of its strength therefore awakened the liveliest cuno»ity in the public mind, and has directly lod to the imparting of a gala character to the day. Everyone having boen duly informed through the press ot the elaborate preparations which were iv progrosa has been a-tiptoe with expectancy to witneßS tho ceremonial. It 18 but natural that such an exceptional and unusual occurrence Bhould necuro public notice, the ruoro so, too, when the antiquity of tbe Order, its impreguability to attack, its beneficent objects, aud its vast resources aro considered. The under taking which the ceremony is designed to mit»bly celebrate is one ot Rome local im portance, even after wo divest it of its Maaonic signification, for the erection of another hall in such a populous locality as that of Priuces-street, catmot fail to bo a matter of congratulation to all patriotic citizens. Tho Masons, however, will more generally appreciate the conveni ences which tbia building i« intended to supply them with. Previomly they were fain to content themselves with public house parlours as meoting places, and many brethren chose rather to deny themselves the privilege of frequent communication •with their lodges rather than incur the dis repute of seeming to givecolourable approval to the practice of making the tf.vern a place of resort for entertainment and Boaiability. This stigma will now be removed, and, given a place of their own, the confraternity should havo no difficulty In ieg»ining the assistance aud mpport of quondam members, and in exhibiting its advantages to the public. The hall will also serve to remind strange brothrcn from other shores that they are not among aliens, and that they have only to avow themselves in order to receive a gracious welcome

The Preparations.

From early morn it must hare been apparent even to tho careless pedestrian that aomething unuiual was afoot. A large proportion of the business people who streamed into the city from the suburbs, had donned their holiday attire, flags were »pnodily run up to the mast heads of the various flagstaft'a, and the ordinary traffic seemed to be carried ou merely on sufferance. In Princes-atrcet a gang of meu was at work decorating with bunting and foliage the temporary platform erected on the site of tho hall, arranging upon it rows of chairs for the accommodation of visitori, and laying down carpetting. The Provincial Hotel, on the opposite side of tho street and the Maionic Ilotel, next door, were both gaily ornamented with a liuo of flags extending downwards from their flag staffs to the top of the central doorway. Some amusement was created about eleven o'clock by tho dsep concern mauifeated by the genial host of the Masonic on learning that his man iv childlike innocence of the art of signalling had hoisted the Union Jack upsido down, thus denoting distress in the houae. A passing customer informed Boniface of the blunder and with all im aginable celerity he had it rectified. After noon business became almost suspended, the hannts of commerce were all bat deserted, and people wero observed either hastening homewards or, arrayed in broadcloth, leisurely promenading tho shady side of Qaeen-etroet.

The District Lodge.

Precisely at 1 o'clock the District Grand Lodge of Auckland, 8.C., wa? opened in the Choral Hall, nlsrge number of brethren being present, The organist (Bro. ADgelo Forrest) opened with the "Coronation March," and then as tho K.W.D.G M. Bro. G. S. Graham entered with bis ollioers and marched down with measured tread to their appointed places the stirring notes of .Sir Michael Costa's " March of the Israelites " resounded through the hall with full and swelling sonorousneis. The D.G. Chap lain, Bro. Rev. C. M. Nolson, offered tip an impressive prayer, alter which the pleasing chorale " Hail ! Eternal, by Whose Aid " was sung by a powerful choir under the direction of Bro. H. Gordon Gooch. The D.G. Master, Bro. Graham, then formally declared the Lodec open, and tho choir having piven the customary response, "So mote it be," the P.G. Master nnd Lodge of New Zealand, 1.C., and the P.G. Master and Lodge of North Island of New Zealand S.C., were received, saluted, and the brethren con ducted to their allotted positions, the organist playing a "Masonic Festival March" by Dr. Spark, the while. The usual let questions and answer* wero then Hindu and given, after which the D.G. Secretary, Bro. H. G. Wade, read the dis pensation authorising the brethren to appear in regalis. The well known nntbem "Bohold How Good and Joyful a Thing," was next rendered, and it was followed by an address from D.G.M. Bro. Graham, which he closed by sprinkling perfume. The D.G. Master's address wan a very brief one.

The Procession.

The D.G. Director of Ceremonies and his ssistanta then formod the brethren into tho following order of procession, after which they marched to St. Paul's Cathedral :— Two Tylers with Swords—Bros. C. Hes koth and S. Coombes. Engineer and City Band. Visiting Brethren, not being members ot any Lodge, two and two, with members of Mark and Royal Arch in rear. 2GO Brethren.

W.M. of Lodge E.C,, bearing Corn—Bro. Mnnro (Kodney), W.M. of Lodge 1.C., bearing Ewer Wine— Bro Suiter (United Service) W.M. of S.C., bearing Cup of Oil—Bro. Wilkinson (Grand Lodge) Bro. Errington, P.G.A., S.C., Carrying the Plan?.

The Builder (Bro. T. Colebrook) with Trowel on Cushion. Tho Hall Trustees, the Chairman carrying Inscription, Bros L. D. Kathan (chairman), M JSiccol, F. Boycroft, T. E. Durance, A. S. Kussell, and W. A. Fenton. D.G. Pursuivant and Aesistant Pursuivant.

—J. B. C. ( larke D.G. and P.G. Organisfs. D G. and P.G. Superintendents of Works.] P.P.U. and D.G. Sword Bearers. P.P.G. and D.G. Deacons. PPG. and D.G. Secretaries, D.G." Secretaries.-Bro W. J. Keea BioLaers, President Board of Works with Book of Constitutions on Cushion. D G. and P.G. Registrar-Bro Moat

•with Bag. D G. and P.G. Treasurers, I.C. E.C. . S.C. bearing Phial of Coins. P G. Wardens and Visitors of Distinction. Corinthian Light, borne by a 1.M., B.U Corinthian Column, borne by a P.M., I.U J.G. Wardens. I C B.C. S.C. ' with Plumb Kulc. Doric Light, borne by a P.M., LC. Doric Column, borne by a P.M., ii.C. S.G. WardenE. I.C. E-c- S>C> with Level. . ._. D G and P.G. Junior Dcacong. P.D.G, Chaplains. Bible Bearer with vol. S.L on Cushion. D G and P.G. Chaplains. IC. E.C. S.C. Two Stewards with Wands-General Gos sett and Bro. Wsddel. I.C. E.C. With Square. Two Stewards with Wands.-Dr Dawson and Bro Payne, deputy D.G. and P.G. Masters.-Dr Hooper, I.C, W. Lodder, B.C. lonio Light, borne by P.M. A. Kw& LC

Mallet, borne by P.M. Ellison, S.C. Sword Bearers—Bros M. Levy, Slator, and Hatswd'i R. W. Bros. Pierce, Graham, Whltakor; The procession to the Church was headed by the Eugineer and City Band under Mr Impoy. They played a quick inarch entitled "Fight for the Standard."

Divine Service.

On arrival at tho church, door, tho pro cession halted and faced inwards, leaving a space for tho D.G. Lodgo olliccrs and the D.G. masters,; preceded by their standard aud swordbearcrs. The deputies and others followed from tho rear. Tho D. and P.G; Masters wore conducted to their seats by two stewards appointed to lccuiyo them inside the church, the Brethren taking bciUb behind them, so as to filu out of church in proper order without confusion.

Long before- tho procession had reached Piinces-street all the available seats iv St. Paul's Church, where the service was to bo held, were tilled by ladies and gentltinon who hud obtained admittance. Whentlio brethren were seated, tho church was crowded to the doors, au:l many wero unable to obtain seats. There was a full choir present, and tho various hymns, &c, wero well rendered. The first and second lessons were the 2Sth |chap. of Genesis aud 13th. chap, of Corinthians respectively. Ur. Kidd addressed the assemblage on the words contained iv the 13th verse of 13th chapter of Coriuthiaus, " Aud now abidcth faith, hope, and charity, theso three ; but the greatest of theso is charity." During the course of his address, the speaker said Free Masonry was not a rival of any form of religious worship, aud was not put forward as a substitute for Christianity. It wa-i a system ot moral teaching, based on a beliof in the Divine Government of tho WO'ld. If any man, claiming to be a Freemason, was an atheist, it would be found that ho was a bad Mason. Tho fundamental doctrine ot Freemasonry was faith in God aud Charity ; its functions to discourage animosities and unfairnesses so p cvaleut in social life, political contontiouH, and|religious strife.

Laying the Foundation Stone.

Tho Hall site was, from an early hour in the afternoon, thronged by a great crowd of people, amongst which a posse of twenty policemen, under Sorjennt-Major Pardy and Superiutendant Thouißou, pre served good order. A detachment uf tho Engineer Volunteers, under Lieuionant Shillington, extended along either sido of the entrance. The tiers of raised seats ou the northern end of the ground were fully and wholly occupied by ladieß, while the clmiis and the southern end were rosorved for tho Mayor aud City Councillors, Mr Baratow, M.M., the Town Clerk, aud other officials and visitors of distinction.

NATIVE LANDS' COURT.

(UY TELEGRAPH, OWX GOIUtKSI'ONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, This day. The Whakauioru block is beforo tho Court, It lies between the centres of settlement between Waikatoaud Taupo. The Kolorua, Mgati Wairangi, Ngatiwhalti, JVgatininm osha, Tftmati llura unite iv opposing the Ngatiwhakanc Ngatihourangi, and Taupo people. Mr Sheehan protested against Hikiaro, paid Native Assessor, appearing as agent, because ho had nccuted European agents privately of interviewing tho judges, Messrs Sheehau, Macltay, and Graco pro tested.

Judge McDonald said inquiry would bo made in tho matter.

ATTEMPTED MURDER IN VICTORIA.

A diabolical attempt to commit murdor in cold blood was perpetrated at an early hour oil Monday morning, ou the Koo weerup sheep-station, near Berwick (auys the Age "), tlio victim being a insu named Joseph Wilson and his murderous assailant a fellow-labourer named William Church hill. Both men were engaged as station hauds, and lived in tents some diitanco from tho Btation. It appears that ou Sun. day they had au argument, which re sulted in warm words being exchanged. After this Wilson went to his tent, and retired to rest about 10 o'clock. He was aroused at 1 o'clock on tho following morn ing by Churchill, who cams into his tent and said ho wanted to have it out with him, Wilton, annoyed at being so disturbed, ordered the fellow to leave his tent at once, and threatened that if he did not do so he would put him out. The was no light in the tsnt at the time, aud Wilnn therefore did not notice nt iirst that Churchill was armed with a double-barrelled gun. When the latter heard Wileou threaten to put him out he cried, " I have oome prepared for you now. I hare a guD, aud I will blow your brains out." Wilson sat up in his bed, and Churchill, who was only about four yards distant from htm, raised the gun and tired. The shot took effect in the abdomen, just below the ribs on the left side, and Wilson fell back in his bed. The report was heard by some other men on the station, who hurried to Wilson's tent. They encouutered Churchill with his gun outside of the tent, and he threatened to shoot anyone who would dare to follow him. Ho then walked oft', and the men, ou entering tho tent, found Wilson, to all appearance, mortally wounded. He was bleeding profusely from the wound, and in the morning he was placed in tho down-train for Melbourne and con veyed to the Alfred Hospital. In the meantime several men followed in the track of Churchill, and soon succeeded in finding him, but as he was armed they did not attempt to arrest him. The railway stationmaster, Mr M'Craith, howevor, having heard of tho outrago, kept a strict watch for the would-be murderer, and hearing that he had beon seen about a mile from the station, he armed himsell: with a gun and went in search of him. Ho was accompanied by railway porter ivanii and ganger Scott. When about a mile from the station they saw Churchill, and Mr M'Craith stealthily approached him, and before the former wai aware of his presence be called upon him to throw up his hands. Churchill started, but upon seeing that he was covered by Mr M'Craith's gun, he threw up his hands, and Scott and Evan3 approached and secured him. Wilson has since progressed favourably. The wound is circular, about threo inches iv diameter; and as an evi dence of tho murderous nature of tba charge fired at him, it may bs stated that there are the markß of about 150 small shot in his side. He is 63 year* of age.

STRICKEN DEAD IN THE WITNESS BOX.

Ykstekday morning, in the Superior Court, the ca3O of Victoria Hays vs. Emanuel Hays, libel for divorce, was called, with Col. 0. J. Harris representing the defendant, and Capt. John L. Hardeman the libollant. The evidence for the libel lant, Victoria Hays, had been given, when the defence pat upon the stand a hale,tnrelU; dressed negro by the name of Kobert Tucker, to break down her testimony, she having stated as a ground of divorce that her husband did not furnish her -with means of support. The witness stood at Judge Stewart's left hand, on a little Dlatform reached by three or four steps. He did not appear to be excited, and nothing in his manner gavo ■warning of the tragic acene about to be enacted. Col. Harris began his questions : " Do you know Emanuel Hays t " Tfes, sir." " Have you visited his home 1 "Yes, sir." " How did the family faro ; did they have plenty to eat ?" " They lived comfortably.' " Were you there at meal time V "Yes, sir; Bix or seven times." Here the libellant leaned over to her lawyer, Mr John L. Hardeman, and whis pered : " That's not truo; he never was there but once." , " What did thoy havo for dinner ? asked the questioner. . "They had ham and chicken, and rice, and tea and coffee and suger.' As this answer was givon, the lihellant touched her lawyer's arm and excitedly whiepered.: , "Mr Hardeman, that's a lie !" Col. Hams atked another question, but it was not answered, or only partially. The eyes of the witness were seen to cross once or twice in quick succession. He lifted his hand in the air, tottered, and plunged headlong down the steps to the iloor. Amid con siderable excitement the fallen man was lifted and carried into the Judges room, whero he expired in a few moments. Dr Ferguson, who was called in, examined the body and pronounced life extinct. His death is attributed to apoplexy. This sudden death and its surrounding circumstances were the topics ot general conversation among the coloured people, it having been reported among them that tne deceased was telling an untruth, and was struck dead on the spot. Of course no one can pass on the testimony of the dead man. It may or may not have been true.

The case on trial at the tims of the occur rence , was continued, as the dead man's wife was an important witneJß, aud could not be called upon to testify.—Macon, Ga., Telegraph._ _i__

TELEGRAMS.

|TEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.!

WELLINGTON, this day, PENGUIN ACCIDENT. An enquiry is to be held on Thursday, 7th, into the circumstances connected with tho mishap to tUu Penguui on Fiiday hist. THE ASYLUM FIMjUIKY. Tho Asylum coi: i:it-.siou made all In spection of the Asylum yesterday. It is expected their report will be presented to ( the Government early next week. THE INWARD SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. Tho li.M.S. Australia, with trio London mails of the 21th February, left Sun Fran cisco on tho 13th inst. She may, therefore, be expected to arrive in Auckland next Tuesday. DUJNKDIN, this day. Tho City Council, by six to three, re fused to iucroasc the rates to Is Gd. INVEROARGILL, this day. The dwelling of Mr Sinclair, tanner, at Custleroek, wan totally destroyed by lire, tho family only narrowly escaping from tho' dwelling, leaving clothes and everything eke to the dames,

THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENEURY: A NOVEL

By AMELIA 1!. EDWARDS.

CHAPTER LXIV.

FA UK TO I'ACU. The sound that cvokod tho Countess' exclamation was something more than an explosion; it was a shock. A shock so sudden, so violent, that it seemed us if the whole front of the houso was being driven in.

ISvcry ono in tho room rose, and hurried to the windows.

If they had seen Vesuvius rent from lop to bottom, and a sea of lava rushing straight upon Naples it would scarce havo surprised them. But except that where three villagoa were blazing awhile, ago thero now were lour, the general aspect of the eruption was not greatly altered. They all stoop waiting ; breathless; wou deriug what vould happen next. " Did you feel the floor heave?'1 " Did you hear that cracking uoiso ?" "It was as if a thunderbolt had burst !"

Then tho waiter was questioned. What place wan that which hud last cnught lire ? Which was San Sebastiano ? Which was Massn di Soinma ? Tho man, being con fused and unuorved, made such random answers as ho could. The fourth fire must bo at Polloua, tho villaco next beyond

ONE HUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Tub usual fortnißhtly meeting of tho above Oounoil was held on Monday night. Tho Mayor (Mr Blakoy), Councillors llartnatt. Broadfoot, UIHb, Karl, Tapp, Juokson, Hastie, Kclsall and Codlln, were present.

Cokrksi'ONDKNCIC.—A lottor from T. and S. Morrln was road; a circular from the- Auckland Scripture Gift Association waa laid on tho tublo; a ciroular from iho Manaw*tu County Council won received asking them to cooperato in biinKlug inlluenco to boar on tho members representing thoir district* in Parliament, and to obtain a pledge from Buch momkore that they shall compel any Govcmmont in power to aeoiflt tho local bodioa in opening up tho country for settlement— Tho Conimlttoa'i report ra clerk's enlary rocom monded th» Council to pay tho Town Cleric £75 por annum.—CarrUd.—Koport of Streets Com tuitteoTO Hrinoea-atroot footpath vrndoaltwiih. liank aocouuts: To crodii of borough at bank, £32S 0«8d— .i. number of aocounts woro read, and ordered to ba paid.

CONTKACTOUS' DISrUTB.—AK UPUOIUOUS

SCUSE.

A petition having ths siKnaturos of 8( bar gcßi«s was presented: " Wo, tho undesigned burgeMes, respectively requeat that jou will cull a meeting of the r»tepsyorn, and lay twforo them for their oooalderalion the wholo particu lar! of tho diapuie In oonnoctlon with tho wator works, and to consider the presant disorganised State of tho Council with a rluw of proridinie a roniody for tho same."—lt ith moved that the petition ba considered at next mooting of Council—Carried.

Tho Mayor moved that Mr James Habcr, Civil RjiKineor, be engaged to act as arbitrator ro dlstrato between waterworks contractor and tiid Council, Tuli motion occasioned the wildest and most discreditable scono that has ever ooourrod since tho formation of tho Borough. The burgoeeea occupied »v»ry avail able seat, and many crushed themselves behind tho Councillors' ohalrs, while others hud to ue oon tented with a seat on tho floor. By Borne unexplained means, tho burg*Bse« wore posoeesod oi a kerosene can, whloh was rattled at inti>rv(il«, giviuK the burgesses aid larrikins uougunl amusemont. Or. Jackßon km the ilrst to spent: walnut tho motion, he said that it took him by surprise and he wondered why »ho Mayor oould move euoh & resolution in tho face ot a petition with eighty-four burgessw' signatures, praying that Iho Council wonlrt not proceed a«y further with the »rbitmtlon question unlll a public meeting of tho burgesses was hold, and their expressed opinions doclarod on tho matter. He woald move this Amendment—"That this motion be deferred until a publio meeting of the burgesses takes place and thrir opinion ie taken on tho manor.— Cr. Karl said that the man who would movo or vole for such an amendment could not bo honost, and his proper plac« would bo in gaol —Gr. Jaokson said if som« Councillors got their duo they would bo In Mount Kden at present breaking stones for the roads.—Or. Hartnett ■aid thcrt-i were bate a«sortion», and not applic able to him. He was an honeat msn.—The Mayor said it appeared that no other Council lors intended to spoftlc on this amendment, con sequently he would put it to tho meeting.—The anieudmont was loet. on division be the casting vot o o( tho Mayor.—The Mayor's resolution camo on for dlieiisalen.- Or. Codllnsald the burgestea were kept in the dark and debarred from ex pross ing their opinions on this important ques tion ; it appeared to him that the Mayor"s party in tho Council wanted to rush through with this motion to-night, and Jo give the contractor arbi tration and all he claimed.—Tho Mayor «ald that if Councillors would insist on raising such f rlro loos arguments, and dragging personal matters Into thodiitaMoa ho would hare to rule them out ot order —Cr. Karl oompared the Council to a battered wreck adrift on th» wild hinh sea. —Cr.Jackton said thatoCounolllor remarked he should be in the stockade, but he was inclined to think t ia< the last speaker was drifting to wards the Whau Lunatio Asylum.—The speaker was interrupted here by a violent orash of the koroMne can. The laughter and hoots of the burgesses prev»Dtod the business of the Council from jroi»g on for at loast h*lf-an-hour.—Cr. llaatle endeavoured to speak, and said that tho interruptions «nd obatnictioni of one Coun cillor wan diagracoful, and the Onehunga Borough Council was admitted by outsiders to bo the noat riotous governing body in the country.—The Mayor remarked that nearly half tho night was already token up In dlaoUßiing the motion.—The motion was put to the meorinu, and carried on dlrison[by nix votes against four. —Thr. Mayor moved that tho Fioanoe Committee shall oarry out all arrangements relating to the arbitration matter. The Mayor was addressing the Council, when Cr. Brotdfoot roso and said he would not carry out the dirtr work.—The Mayor insisted that Cr. Broadfoot should sit down.—Cr, Broadfoot was obstinate, and refusod to submit to the Mayor's ruling; and finally said that tho Mayor wai telling a )io, and repeated the word "He" several times.—Tha whole Council were surprised, and the burgesses showed their dligu«t by oalling for Seruesnt Greeno, hissingthe Cr., and boating the keroslno can.—The Mayor said ho would adjourn the Council If those words weru not withdrawn. Three of tho Finance Committee hero ro- Bignod.—At this stage of the business, the con fuiion and excitement was so warm that an adjournment was proposed.—Cr. Broadfoot »ocu«ed the Mayor of partiality, and eaid he was put into th« civio chair by an Interested resident (Mr C. C. Fleming).—The Mayor said this was a vlls slander. He was returned by the Returning Offloar because no other burgess was nominated tor the Mayoralty.—Crs. Sari and Hastie ridiouled the way Cr. Broadfoot got into tho Council. Thoy said he got in by drawing straws, and he diddled his opponent, bocau»ehe know whloh straw to pull.—Cr. Broadfoot with drew the words in a manner: but it had not the effect of restoring order. X perfect squabble was going on, and two Councillors had taken up a fighting attitude, when Cr. Kolsallrosc to a point of order, and said if thedignitj ot the oh&tr was not rospected the Council had better adjourn. These remarks acted like oil on troubled waWrc " Hear, hear," was repeated by Councillors, and order was again observed. The Mayor's reso lution was put to the Council, and cwrled by six votes against four, Tho adjourned debate on Cr. Codlln's motion was resumed, but owing to the late hour It appeared Councillors were anxious to get home, and th»y did not say much on the matter.The motion roads: "That the Council offices be open every night this week, to give burgesses an opportunity to examino all papers relating to the waterworks dispute, and the Town Clerk shall be in attendance nt the Council from seven o'clock to nine." The motion was carried. — This oonoludod the business, and tho Council adjourned for a fortnight—Own Correspondent.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

JUAKCH 30. 1881. Bank of N.Z.-Sellers, £22 l&s National Bunk—Buyers, 663 Colonial bank—Sellers, 46s N.Z. Insurance—Sellors, 73s S.B. Insurance—Sollerß, 57s Nationalllnsnrance—Bnjers, 28s Auckland Gas-Buyers, £10 7s 6d; Boilers, £1010s Thames Gag—Sellers, 303 Union Sash and Door 00.-Sel'ers, £6 3s N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, £5 10a Bay of Islands Coal Co-Sellers, £10 Auckland Timer Company—Buyers, £5 Kempthorne, Prosser—Buyers, 20s 6d; sellers, 22a. "Now Zealand Shipping—Sellers, £10 Mosnaraiarl—Buyers, 30s; sellers, 30s .Alburnia—Sellers, 29s Caledonian—lls 6d ; Buyers. 123 ; sellers, I 17s Gd 1 North Devon—Sellers, 133 Tokatea-Hellers, S3 Queen of Rcauty-Sellers, 7a Success—7b ; Boilers, 5s JOSEPH NEWMA.N, k Chairman,

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

ILLNESS OF LOKD BEACONSFIELD,

LONDON, March 29.

Earl Beaconslield is suffering from a severe attack of gout and asthma. A bulletin issued to-day states that his lord ship passed a restless nisht. ATHENS, March 29.

A Greek army corps has been ordered to the frontier, in view of the possibility of war with Turkey.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

ALBANY, Wednesday. Arrived : P. & O. Company's steamship Hydaspes, with the inward Suez mail.

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. Arrived; Union Company':) steamship Albion, from the Bluff.

COIIBY GOLD MINING COMPANY.

THE annual meeting of tho Corby G.M^ Company, anuouueed to bo held to-day, lapsed, for want of a quorum. The follow iug report and balance-slioet were to have been presented :—

Balanck-Shket.—Dr. To Head oilico : Expenditure, £4 6a 8d ; capita), 8000 shares at £1 each, £8000; Oorby claim assets, £83S 13s; profit mid loss, JC3G3 8a 3d : total, £'J2OG 7a lid. Cr. :By debtors, £27 2s Gd ; for crushing, £73 Ga; uucallod capital, £8000; Buttery, £808 ; manager's houao and smithy—bnlimco on 28th February, 1880, £100 ; canli iv Bunk of New Zoulnud, £200 19a 5d : total, £'J2OU 7a lid.

Kkpokt.—The mine manager reports that during the paat twelve WOUtliH operations havo been altogether confined to prospecting different sections of the compauy'H niiiio without any satisfactory loaultß, No. 3 level. — Tenders had boon called, and two contracta of 100 feet each diivon, but not oiiough «old appealed to warrant me extend ing tho work, Operations hero have finally ceased. By instructions from your Board, 1 hud tho wholo of tho mine, from No. 2or Buttery level up to tho surface, cut up into block* and thrown open to tributors, mid which has been v/orked with varied results, llonibrook's section—No. 3 Tri bute, which wnH for a short timo pnynblu, after v considerable amount of prospecting, was eventually surrendered. Iv No. 2, MelUop's section, after many feot driving, in different directions, they succeeded in picking up a small branch vinw from hauyii>K wall lender,which has amply compensated them for thoir work. Their first criißhinf; of 271bs. hpeciiuens yielded GCnza. molted ; their second, of 2-ilbs., 51<>z*. 16'dwts ; their last, of 141b5., 2(>ozs. melted gold. Since, nothing pnyiiblo ha» been ob tained. No. 1 section has been let and re-let to Hovcnil parties, but with tbo exception of a Binall crußhiii); ot 2ozs., nothing payable han been obtaiucd. Buttery. — A fair share of crushing stuff from the surrouudiug mines finds ita way hero, and although not to bo considered aa any puying concern cnublos me at leant to meet current expeußCH aud died the uiual repairs,"

MINING NEWS.

Golden Ciiown.— Tho manager reports that cleaning up and retorting took pluco the 2Gth. The quartz reduced was 300 tons from all parts of tho mine, for tho yield of 242 ounces molted gold, at 54s stl per ounce. Battery Lovol.— All work m stopes above this level are suspended, ami tho men have started to Bink winze from this to 40 feet level. The No. 1 winze has been sunk a distance of 8 feet; reef averages two feet in thickness, heavily charged with minerals. A little quartx has been broken clown iv No. 2 winze. Hcnrnl's leader : Driving and Btopiug h»8 been carried on and extended 112 feet along the coursn and leading stopc lias also been fixed. Intermediate level: Fair supply, ot payable quart* is coming to hand, l'orty.feet level : Thin level lias been drawn 65 feet on No. 1 main reef, find the Btuit proves payable. One-hundred and-seventy feet level: Little work has been dono. A fresh contract has been let tor driviug 100 feet on N.E. side of cross cut to Caledonian boundary. All tho machinery is in good working order.

Mr Greenwood, on his return lroni Coro niandcl la^t evening, brought a piece of stouofrotn (lie Blackmoro reef, 70 feet level, 2$ feet thick, shewing gold freoly. It ia on Tiew in tic oilicc of Mr Alexander, Insur ance. Building.

MDLLE CHARBONNET IN COURT.

Tuk Melbourne "Ago" of Tuesday re porta :—An action, which has ci\usod no little intereit among the magical profcssioD, wa» partly he»rd in the County Court yesterday. Mademoiselle Alice Charbonnet, wh» is known 88 a brilliant pianisto, sued Messrs Allan and Co., Collius-strect, the well-known musical firm, for £49 damages for breach of contract. She had been encaged by Mossra Allan and Co. to play upon pianos exhibited by them at the Exhibition everj Saturday for a period of six months, at a remuneration of £50, to be paid in mouthly initalments. She played up to the 10th January, when a dispute arose ovor a |refusal, on the pan of Mademoiselle, to play tho Mon Amour waltz, composed by Mr Alfred Moul. It would appear that the younu' lady had «omo personal objection to Mr Moul, whom she believed to hare been the author of a critiquo published in an cvcniDg j journal, inwhich, withungallantfamiliarity, Bhe was describod as " the pot of tho ballet," it belief, howeyer, declared by tho counsel for the defonco to bo totally without foun dation. *U»n and Co. insisted th»t tho waltz must be played, thoy hating pur ckased the composition, and having nothing to do with any feelings of disliko she might bear towards tho composer. Madsmouelle unwillingly gate way, and played the waltz once and again, but according to the defence in such a manner as to leave no doubt that she was wilfully destroying the harmony of tho composition. After tho sfcond time she absolutely refused to play tho waltz again. Thereupon Allan and Co. terminated the contract and hence the action. I)r Mrtddon appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hodges for tho defendant. The case really turned upon the point whether Mdlle. Charbonnet had willfully played the piece badly. In her evidence she declared that she had played correctly every note, and with duo attention to the piano and forte passages. It was not an ugly waltz, Bhe »aid, neither was it very | pretty, but having only three days to study it Bhe had plajed it to the best of her ability. For the defence, Mr Zelman and Mr Plumpton testified tlut the waltz was of excellent composition, though as to the manner in which it had been performed they could give no evidence. Mr Allen, sen,, stated that he had heard Mdlle. Charbonnet play it on the second occarion, and that she so " thumped " tho piano that he could not, in parts, recogniso the composition. Ho further indicated his belief that, in tho preparation of her programme, sho had, with malice prepense, placed before and after the Mon Amour Waltz other compositions «fa like character with the object of provoking un favourable comparison. Similar testimony was given by Mr Allan, junr., and an assistant who also deposod to Mademoiiolle, after her performance, contemptuously throwing her piece a«ide and jumping off the platform, a hasty mode of exit, however, being described as being natural to her. The defendant's case had not been concluded wh«n the court rose. |We learn by telegraph that Mddle. Char bonnot won the case.]

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Wanted. ANTED KNOWN. — Uampier'e largo grand new shop ia now operi with an enormous stock of Fresh Bargains. Partlonlars iv the 3rd column, 4th page. Removed to Wakefleld street, a few yards fr^in ths old shop. WASTED Known—The Opera Season, —By purchasing a packet of Dress Circle or Stall Tickets before the opening night for the season, a caving is made of 25 por cent., to be obtained from Mllnor's Auckland Mueic Storei Queon-strept. ANTED, a Useful Girl; about IG,— Apply to Mrs Finlayson, Grant's Cot tages, Colleco Road, Ponsonby. WAJNTED, a good general Servant. — Apply to Mrs Upton, Shelly Beach. ANTED, an Errand Hoy.—Apply to W. S. Jones, Saddler, Queen-street. ANTED, a good Cook, for the Lakes. -Apply immediately, Occidental Hotel. \«TANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply V T to]Mr H. Pitts, 3 doora (below Grammar School, Symonds-streei. _ WANTED, a Man aa coachman and gardener ; BinElo preferrod. Apply to J, Smith, draper, Queen-street. VYTaNTED, a Boy to work in a garden V T and mako hinisolf gonerally useful.— Mrß Connoll, Kyber Pass Koad. ANTiD the Boy, who was to Leave n Parcol at Miss Lusk'B, North Shore, on last Ihursday, to do bo without delay. ANTED, good Tuiloressos ; also, a Boy.-Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria, streot. WANTED, a smart Boy for the Boot Trade.-Apply to Wtlkina & Co., 42, Victoria-street. \\J ANTED, a Hand Circular Haw-man. V y - Apply to Mercury Bay Saw Mill Com pany, Cußtom-homo-Btrect. WANTED, at once, one or two Fgoud smart bands —Apply to Mm Weathorly, llreas-maker, foot Orey-strcut. ANTED, a tidy Girl about 14 cr 15, to mako hersolf gonerally usofni.— Apply to Mrs Wulah, Kybor Paes Koad, below Mr Socoombu'a Brewery. WAN'i'ED, Two Youths, from 10 to 18, willing to work; prospocta of roKUlar omploymont to thoso who suit.—Jackson & Son, KullilerH, West street, Newton. ANTED, by a Respectable Person, n situation us Ilousokooper, in a Chri.tian family.— \puiy porionally or by lottor tOMr Hyrnon, Oncer, Kyhor I'aas Ro»d Storo. \,y ANTED TBNDEKS, for Building TV Three Doublo Chimnojs (labouronly). A pply at Building foot of Bakorstreet^ WANTED, a smart Boy Inr Opening Oyutors and to mako himself generally useful —Apply to tho 'Frisoo ltoatauraiU, Lower Qucun-Btrot)t. WANTED, iv a good thorouglifare, a Front Room, Bultablofor cariying on a business.—Address, by loiter, Adv. Stau ofllco. WANTED, as Coachman, v Young Man with good roferonuos.—Apply by lottor " M.U.," Stah Oflico. \\~ AN I'RD, a respectable General V * Servant.—Apply to Mrs Shaylo Gcorgo, Franklla Uoad. Ponaonby. X\T ANTED, a good Farm Ham1, for » T Kalpara; wages £1 por wook. and found.—Apply to John Roid & Co., 28, Qucon- Btreet. A\/"ANTKD, a Firnt-clasH Mantle Maker. YY —Apply at William Rattray's Drapery, llantlo and Millinery EatablUihmout, 08, Quoen utruot. __ WANTED, Tenders for Draining about 120 chains (labour only) at the Wliau. adjoining niUr'a Pottery.—Apply on tho ground to R. D. James. \XY ANTED KNOWN, a 300-gallon YY Copper Boilor for Sulo, cheap.-Olark Sc Gano, Fort-strootj WANTED, to Purchase a Bodawater Machine. 3<md partioulars to H. 8., Stah ofllco. Auckland. \\, T ANTED, Servants uut of Place to Vt apply to Stuart's ltOKißtry Offlco, CambrldKo. \"\TANTBD to Purchase, a Tile V* Machine.—Apply, M. Hxlci', Whau Pottery. \\7 ANTED to Sell, Ten Ua» Shares, at V V £10 7a 6d each.—Address, " H.C.," Stau onico. , WANTED KNOWW, that you can Dresa well for a Binall weokly payment by goloj; to Munro and JUUligau. hoa advertiflo mout on front paiO; ANTED, * respecUble JSurHegirl 14 years old, kind to children; references required.—Apply *". U. Wells & Co.'a Btore, llovonport. WANTED, to Sell a Fret-class Sowing Machine—Hand—vory little used; also, i neat and compact Churn. Both will bo sold a bargain.—Apply to Mr Walkor.lKusaall-stroet, Or»ut North Uoad. ANTED, Owners of Property of any dmcrlutiou to Insuro with tbo Victoria liißuranoo Company (Limited). Lowest raics and prompt ■ettlaniont of I'>BBOS.—John Reid & Co., Agents. 20, Quoen-streot. v»7'ANrKD ) to gi»e away Trouseis. T V JCvcry p«r»on ordering a Suit for 55a or upwards wIU rowlTC n present of a pair of Trousore.—J. D. Phillipß, Tailor, 170 Quocn- BtlUUt. \VANTED.—For address apply STAK^flloe^__ ANTED KNOWN, that Professor Bwallow'a Muoioul Compositions, publi6hod at 3j, can bo obtained at Od each, at O. W. Goodi>on'B, ill, Quoen-stroet, andßiandon Houbo, Ptnioll. W^AN'l'-O, Needlework to take home, YY or advortiaer could go out by tho day.— Apply to Mrs. Marks, JNolnon-stroot, opposite the Governmont bohool. WANTED, Everybody to know that Y> wo «ro Btill selling our Heady-mixed Paints', tho Cheapest and Host in tho Market; alio, Kauri Gum Oil, very suitable for Priming or for Out-buildinKß, at 2s 6d por gallon.—Atkin ton _ Co., Frocman's Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that A. Williams, V f of Kden Terrace, is now prepared to deliver Taupiri, Walkato, or Miranda Co»l, in trucks, loads, or in sm«ll quantities, from Mount Elen Station,-at lowest prices for c«sh. Also, Household, Bar of Islands, Coko, Char coal, and best Titreo Flrowood.—Yard: Junction of New Norlh and Mount Kden Roada. WTnTkD KNOWN, that D. GoldTe Is prepared to s*ill all kinds of Bulldins; and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near Dock, at the owost cash prices. Tho timber, being under ovo is bettor than that purchased alsewbere \\T ANT X D KMO WN. The Auckland Timber Company havo on hand sovoral Job Lots of Building Matoriala, which will be sold aa Great Bargains, to mako room. _lio, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Bashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, _c, at LowortFrleee^ WANTED KNOWN, that JE. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pi»o, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firowood in thoir Yard, Custom-house.Btreot Woat, opposite and of Hobson-ttreet. N.B,—The increasing demand for Whiko Pino has lnduoed thorn to eirange for a constant lupply. WANTED KNOWN.—The chr ipest place in Town to obtain a Metallic of Brlatlo Hair BKUBH—Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat Shoo, Plato, Decanter, House, Banister, Carpet Scrub, Dust, Horse. Dandy, Water, Bpoko, or Metalilo Flue, or Paint BBUSU-Dresslng Pockot, Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, is tit Chaa. Goodson'g. 111. Qaeen-steeet; and at Bran don Houso. ParnelL ANTED KNOWN.—C. W. Goodaon has Opened a Branch Establishment at Brandon House. Parnell, wh«n will bo ox hiblted dally " The Kohiooor," the most brilliant illumination in Auckland. The Block ifl com prehenslvo and attractive, and ohered at ths samo pricos rs at 111. Queen-Btreot. Tho Trade Motto: " Small profits and quick roturni," or. " A nimble sivpence better than a ilow Bhilling, being adopted in both establishments. All goods aro marked in plain figures.—London Office, SS, St. Mary Axo. W'"~ANTEDKNOWN— Jldsic ! MUSIC 1 MUSIOI—W. H. Dampier has I"st imported an immense quantity or super or now and standard Pianoforte Music, in nludiniz Italian do., consisting of Sonus °Sen imental and Comic) Duets, Oporas, Pieces, lianoes, &c, _c.. and as ho has bought it cheap, will sell it all at one price, viz., 6d each, IS to tho dozon, some of it worth 5s each; Catalogues on application. Ladies are requested to handle it carefully. A few Sheets Mufsic, 2 for Id and Id each. The above is so cheap there will bo only a trifling reduotionto tho trade and profession.-W. H. DAMPIER, Wakefleld-Btreot. a few yards from the old shop. WANTED, to Sell 50 cheßts very strong Tea, at Is lOd lb; Company's No, 1 Sugar, 4Jd, cheaper by tho mat; New Jams, 6Jd tin: Salmon, 9d tin ; Sperm Candles, 9d lb; Marmalade, 8d tin: Fresh Herrings, 8d tin: Mackerel, 91 tin; Kippered Herrings. Is tin; Engllih Banco, 6d bottle; Cornflour, od lb: lib boxes Figs, lCdeaoh; Soap, 5d bar, or 6 bart 2s 3d- 21b tins Potted Head, Brawn, Corned Mutton, and Boiled Mutton, Is 4d each; Large Bottles Vinegsr, lOd each; Tomato Bauce, l! bottle- School Kits, 4d oaoh; Worooitershire Sauoe, lOd bottle; Potatoes, 4? owt; Custard Powder and Baking Powder, lid packet; Col man's Azure Blue, Is packet: 61b boxes Verj Choice Tea, only 13s 6d eaoh; Bacon, from Sd lb —Row's City Tea Mart, Viotoria and Albert Btroatß. _____ WANTED KNOWN.-At C. W, Goodson's Stationery is sold at Englisl prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire Envelopes, 2d per pacset; a job lot of 15,000 a Id per packet of 25: Beautifully Tinted Rep ant Fancy Note Paper, with Court Envelopes t( match, Is per quire and packet: ditto ditto with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, in all borders, 6d pc: quiro; Court Envelooes, 6d: Foreign Note, Is 6( por 5 quires; Knvelopes to match, 3d for 25 Kulcd Foolscap and Letter Paper, 9d; Blolttni Paper, Is 6d per quire. Pass and Account Kxerolse and Copy Books, equally cheap Writiug Desks, Despatch Cases, Envelope Case and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id pc bottle; Inkatands in various Btyles; Pen-wiporf a great novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stamp for paper or linen stamping, beautiful typos, 1 and 2s; The Climax Dater, with fixed dates fo 10 years and business address, 30s; the Autt maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7s 6d.—11l Queen-street, opposite Tonks's Mart; and c Brandon House, Parnell. A BOAT.—Wanted, a Boat 18 feet lon or more; must ba well fastened and in goo order.—Address, stating price and when it ca be seen, to " G.a,," Btab Office. ABO AT.—Wanted, a ?econd-nan Boat, 10 feet to 16 feet long; mußt t sound.—AddreFß, stating prlca and when it ca be seen to "J.C.8.," Stab office. : ff\O WOOD TUKNEIIS. — Wantc JL known that the advertisement for Woe Turners by tho Auckland Timber Co. is in co ' sequence of thoir own being on strike for 9s pi day. , FREE GIFTS will be distributed in tl Market, on Saturday, April 2nd,



To Let mo LET, a Furnished Room for a Single JL Man, in Chapel-Btroot. two doors from ■Aloxander HoteL—Mrs Purchase. rino LET, those largo Premises in Vic -1 toria-street known as Mpars' Sped and Corn etoro.-H. Partington, Btichbury s Build ings, Queen-street. . TO LET in Grabam-strcet, a Carpenter's Workshop with yard for timber. Rent, 8s por week.— R. Bartley, Nelson-street. O LET, in High-street, Mrs Harrison's Shop, lately occupied by Mr Fleming as a Boot and Shoo Warehouse. Kont, £1 por week. —Apply to Mr Cromwell, Confeotioner, Queen- Btrcot. f po LET, a Comfortable Cottage of three i rooms, oven, and pantry; good well of water, and out-house; in South-street, Newton. Suitable for young married couple.—lnquire on premises; _ TO~LET, a large four-roomed House, with attio and verandah, in HDbson street, second house from Woat Queen street.—Apply to J. Finlay, corner shop, West Queen-street. nno BU L_T7~a comfortable Family 1. Rastdenco in Rozent-strdet (top of Grafton Road), with every convenience; now in tho occupation of Mr Ching.—Apply to H. Aohton & Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ffi\O LET, immediate possession, a plea- X Bantly situated eight-roomed Suburban Residence ; gaa and water ; rent very low to first-class tenant. Can he had for termß if re quired or sold on Building Society's principals. —J. R. Randorson, KBtato Agent, 5, Insurance Buildingß. TMO LET, with immediate possession, the .JL Promises oocuplod by Mr John Smith, noar Ilowlck, where for many years ho has successfully oarrlid on the business of carrier with a small Grocery Storo. Horses, imple ments, and goods in storo to bo taken at a valuation. Rent moderate.—For deflnits par ticulars apply to Alfred Backland. DEVONPORTTNorth Shore.—To Let, h&ndsomo, newly-built Cottage, oloso to wharf; also, a good family residence on large allotment. — OUvor Mays, Post Office Store, Davonport. OTAIIIThU.— To Let, a House contain ing flvo rooms, lately occupied by Mr A. Wallace—Apply to John Gordon. i TAHUHU.—To Let, a newly-erected HoiiKo of sovon rooms, well finished, with largo kitchen raiiKo, plonty of good water, and half an aoro of land, within ilvo minutes walk of tho railway station.—Jno. Gordon, Agent. For Sale. }71OR SALE, a Half-ton Pile-driving ' Maohlno -Clark fc Gane, Fort-Btreot. li\UR SALE, a Light Spring Wapgnn, i. perfoctly now.—Apply Kobertson Bros,, Family Grocora, Upper Hymondsstroet. 1/IOK SALE, the Fast Sailing Yacht !■ 'Nova,' undor tlireo tons.—Apply to E. MUls. RjlOR SALE, the Stock ot a small flouriah 1' ing Drapery BuBlneos; terms very modorato. —Apply Stah ofllce. Bj^Oß SALE, a vice quiet Pony, Uio- F roughly staunoh, and will go either in suddlo or harness.—Apply for particulars at Stau office jjicJlt^sTlTE, the Lease of Fourteen F Aoros 1. md, noxt the Royal Oak, One hunga.—lfor imi-ticulars apply to George Codtln; or, Alfrod Buokland. JTJOK SALK, Four Buildinp; Allotments X" at Mount ¥don; scoria land : good situa tion ; slzo, Cflit by 132ft»-John Batgor, 93, Queen street. BiAOKSALE, at Brighton, Parucll, Six tr roomod Cottago, good allotmont, well, etc.; also, Building Lota and Small Cottago; terms caay.—Sam. White, Brighton, Parnell. gJIO.Ii SALE, Two Splendid Building s 1 Allotments close to Mount Eden, lino view; also, 10 acros Volcanio Land, Mount Roskill Koad, In lots to suit purchasers.—Apply to W. Cole, Mount Eden. [7IOR SALE, closo to Wind-mill in Par- V tir.«ton Hoad, bctweon Livtrpool and Symojid-Btreeta, Six-roomed Dwelling Houbo, with out-buildintr. and 000 or two allotments 10 x 83 each, freehold.—Particulars of H. Penz holtz, on tho prumlnou. BjAOR SALE, Valuable Freehold Building IP Oround. Dovonport, North Shore, con sisting ot 020 feet frontaao to tho main road by 270 feet. Will bo sold a bargain, owner re quiring the cash,-Apply to George Sibbin, 7, Queon-atroot. ___^ FOR SALI. a Country Store, with Post-office attached. Prico, including stock, £3AO.— Furthsr particulars on application to S. Vaile, House and Land Agont, Bhortland-Btreet. F~Ol{ HALK, Jflour Mill, with all maohinery complete, and all the latest ImproTements. This mill In doing a buainess of from £6000 to £7000 por aanum.—JTurthor particulars on appli cation to 9. Valle, liuusu and Land Agent, Shortland street. Lj^Oß Immediate Sale, in Spring-street, 1 1 Ponsonby, nloo and almost new Houße (gables, bow window, T«randah, &0.1, contain ing llvu rooms, woll finished throughout, bcul lery, and Urge cellar; Allotmont (Harden), 99 x IOJ, Prico, £375, on terms if desired.—D. F. Kvana, 74. Queen-stroet. m/TASONIU HOTEL, COKOMAJNDEL. TO CLOSK PARTNERSHIP. Freehold of nbovo, together with Stock and Furniture, for Sa'.o. This Hotel la the largest In Coromandol, and splendidly situated. Apply to Kummor Jc Co. or R, Whltson & Son, / tickland ; or Mr John Unclog, Coromandel. in OR IMMEDIATE 9nuc, cneap, and .jD terms en»y, n oomfortnblo and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Nowton; also, two good Allotments, comor of Coddering ton and KcpDlo-strcote, Nowton; and a good Sovon-roomed House, with every convenience, tnd Allotmont 40 foot frontage to Upper Queon street by a depth of 156 feot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agont, Fort-street. In O R" S A L" 1", F Comfortable Dwellmg-houso of 8 roome, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tankK, &c, with largo Cornor Allotment; conveniently and ploosantly situated, within 15 minutea' walk of tho Post-office. S. VAILE, lloupo and Land acent, Shortland-street, im O R £J A L E^ D Poneonby, a Choice Little Estate of nearly fivo acres, garden, paddock, &c, on which there la erected ft Rood foTen-roomed House, and large p»ntry and out-bullding». This property is boautlfully situated, over looking tho Upper Harbour, in tho rapidly rising suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Estato Agent, 74. Queen-street. Tjl OR SALE, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Cheap Buildinu Aixotments 1 Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Sprlng-Btreet, Pon'onby, in good pofition, 20s per foot; Poneonby Road, 25s por foot; Bay field, £25 per lot; Wall*ce-*treot, 30s por foot: Grace street, 20s per foot: Milford-etroot, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotmont for £100. King-street, n»ar the Hall, Ponßonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage Also, other cheap properties, suah as Shop and Dwelling, rear Ponsonby Hall, cornor lot, for £270. Besidoa several other pro perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. Full particular!) from D. F. EVA vs. KstAte Agont, 74, Queen-atreot, Meeting". I O. R., S. U. HOPB OF AUCKLAND TENT. In consequence of St. James's Hall being let, tbo Quarterly Mooting will bo held in the Christian Young Men's Rooms TO-MORROW ,Thurßday,.at7.3o. & q dorrington , Secretary. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO* CIATION, Cornor of Wolleuloy and Alberi 8 Weekly Evangelistic Sorvlco TO-MORRO\J (Thursday) EVENINd, at 7.30. All are invited Kecent arrivals cordially invitod. Flour Mills. rriUORNTON, SMITH, AJND BIRTH'S J. PRICES CURRENT (Wholmalk). Subject to alteration without notice Socks. 100's. Mi. Crown Brand Flour £s. d. fi s. d, £b. c portou .. . „ 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 l T.S.&F. Canteiuury Flour, por ton .. 11 0 0 UlO 0 12 0 i Sharps, per ton .510 .. ■• Bran, per ton .... 6 0 0 .. ■• Fowl Wheat .. ~ Ss. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bagf; saok and bogs not returnable. Tkrms : Cash. Auoklana, Bth March, 1881. CITY FLOUR MILLS ANI BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 14,1880. Wo beg to adviso you [that our Prices Iron dateareasundor; Superfine Silk Dressed Flour— & s.d. & b, d. c. s.d Anchor Brand.ton.. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 12 0 0 - — Sharps, per ton .. — — 5 0 Bran, per ton .. — — 6 0 Sacks and Bags included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton; oases, 2s Bd. Wo aro yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. W A ITEM AT A FLOUR MILL! PRICKS CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notloo. Sacks. 100's. 50'e. £ s d. &b. d. & b. ( Fine Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 A Flour, per ton 11 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 12 0 0 1210 0 13 0 Sharps, per ton ..600 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — The above prices include sacss and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £17 per ton; casos, 2s 6d each Also, a large assortment of ITanoy Bioouiti Prico List on application. TERMiTcASH, OlHce '. 35, Queen-street, Auckland, Bth March, 1881. JQHN LAMB . 471REE GIFTS ! Free Gifts !—For pa } tlculars soe Star of Friday next. trREE GIFTS !—For particulars loi J ont for tho Star of Friday evening. IpKBE GIFTS in the Market on Sati JD day next.



I public Notices. MASONIC "QUADiILLS PART? To be held in the LOKNE-STREET HALL TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), MARCH 30. DANCITO TO COMMENCE AT 8 P.M. Doable Ticket, lOsHTto be obtained from tho following committee: Messrs. Colo, Ifonton, Holland and Dallen (extra Laayii &• ■VT O T I G El Zealand, between Frederick Swmdloy, Robort Wilkin, Kverard Honnam Henderson, and Frederick William Helyar, under the style or firm of "Swindler and WilKin; has been ais solved by mutual consent. ....twififld to The said Frederick Swindler is a""^I,*^*} recoivo aU debts due to the said Partnership.aua will par all the Solicitor, Shortland-streot, Auckland, N.Z. -pv 0 G POUND. Notice is hereby JrfTeTthat EIGHT DOGS of various deacriptions, have been Impounded, and will no destroyed, it not redeemed by Pay ment of all Finea and Charges, on or before City Council Office, 30th March, 1881. IN THE ESTATE OF MCHARD ROGERS. OF GRBY-STBKBT, DEALER, DECEASED. All Claims against the M>ovo Estate must bo forwarded to me in duplicu'o on or balore the 28thdayofA P rU,1881. wMTHoRNKi Solicitor, Auckland. NION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notlco is nereby given that a Call (the 12th) of ONK SHILLING perSHARE has been male payable to tho undersized, at the office of the Company, No. 21, New Zealand Inßnrance Bu Jd inßS Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 31st March, 1881. ft FRIAR CLABKffii Secrotary. Auckland, 11th March, 18a. TtyrOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY JjJL DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that all Ra*«B not paid on or before 31st Maroh, 1881, will by llbable to expenses for recovery., THOMPgoNi Chairman. noCIETY O~L* ARTS. In consequence of tho number of Exhibits the Exhibition tsill not open till April sth, at 9 o'clock a.m. N _ IL HKATH> Hon Sec. AS there haa been some misapprehension as rontfJs Chaws for Cartin? from Blaokmore'u and aurroundinc Claims, we, the undorßiKned, hereby agree to Cart and Oruan Parcels of 20 tons for 18s. BOYD & BLAIR, Proprietors Kmily Battery, Tiki. mH E TIKI GOLDFIELD. JUST PUBLISHED, A PLAN OF THE TIKI GOLDFIELD, Compiled by 0. F. H. Lloyd, Surveyor, Showing the position of all the Claims at the Tiki Goldfleld, both on Government and Mrs Macintosh's property. To ba had at Mr E. Wayte'B, Auokland, or Mr Silk's, Stationer, Coromandol. PRICE, 2s 6d. ftiATO £1000 LENT on Building 3fc/ 1 \J Society principles, or on other terms to cult borrowers. llortß«ges »nd Loans noffo tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment.—C. Williamson. Land, Com mission, and Estato Agent, Vuloan Lano. DUNEDIN IiEKR.—Wo have a largo stook of very fine Ale and Stout. Price. 6a per dozen pints, duty paid.—John Reid and Co., agents, 2G, Queen-street. "VTOTlCE.—Youth's and young Men's J3I Non-smoking Plod«e Tickets are now on sale, price 2d, at C. Mackay'e, Stationer and Bookiollor.janotionof Queen and Grey streets In packets of 12, for distribution, la. I T V T~E A MAR T, GENERAL GROCERY AND PRO VISION STORES, Victoria and aldert-btrbbts. Groceries and Provisions of tho best quality at the Lowest Possible Pricoi, delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. Choice Dairies of Fresh Butter reoelved daily. 61b. Boxes Very Choiob Tea, 13/6 each. ROBERT REW. O YOU KNOW Copies of Meek's Masonic Chart may nowba had at greatly reduced prico.-R. E. Finoh, Stationer. ' f~\lt the making of books there is noend," Ks wrote an inspired author in tho infancy of tho world, thousands of years boforo the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now la a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori oasly conned hie word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days the world is almost " em bants dcs rechesaes " of learning, " quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learning is liberally supplied by modern publishers, »uch as Cassoll, Peiter and Galpin, Collins, Chambers, and a losion of others. Not only are the works iseued by theie firms of the highest practical use, but they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable progress that has been m»de in boob illumination. Nothing in our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. Yon can form a good idea of a rai»n from his library. Tho groat difficulty with many in obtaining booki of a high class in nearly every depart ment of lltoratare Is tho almost prohibitive price at whloh they are issued from the prose, and it is really a boon to society when works of admitted excellence are brought within tho reach of persons of moderate means by the admirable Si stem ok Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Books at the premises of K. Wooding (Ute McGready, Thomson, and Niven), *>ook Imporier, Queen-street Junotion, Auokland AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. BRUSSELS CARFETS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on Bale at T. & H. Cooko's, 67, Uneen-Btreot. iTIIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT allowed ' to all Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. fc H. Cooke's 67, Queen-Btreet. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or Amerioan Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'B, 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'i furniture Warehouse, 67, Qneen-etreet ILT CBIMNKY GLASS!" : anc TOILET GLASSES on pale at T. & H Cooke'B Furniture Warohonae, 67. Qneen-ttreet. SPRING MATTRASSES, Hair, Wool Coooa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on salt at T. & H. Cooke'a, 67, Queen-street. ALNUT Drawing-room SUITES ii Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sal at T. & H. Cooke'B, 67, Queen-street. iHHEAP MILLIJNiSftX \J CHEAP MILLINERY 1 MRS MACKRILL, MIILINERY, DRUBS, IND MaNTLK MaKEK, Next to Post Office, Newton. Dressmakinz dono on the premises. Kiltini done by Machinery. Ladies' and Children' Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latos Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed from Is; untrimmed, from 9d. Note the address:—Next to Post Office, Ne\ ton. "TNDIA AND CHINA" TEi JL WAREHOUSE. FOR SALTC— ' Capital Souchong Congou at 1/8? I " Tea Kxtraordlnary".. _ at 2/ „ " Family Mixture" at 2/6 ~ '' Very Rich Deep Brown 1 ea" at 3/ „ JUST OPENED— 50,000 Orniond's Cigarettes at 1/tfpkt. (of 20 Most Economic Smoking. 5,000 Splendid German Cigars, three for 3 Give the greatest satisfaction. FREDK. WHITEHBAD. Terms Cash. Victoria-street, Auckland. *0 W ELLESLEY HOUSI 0 AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED, a For -ran Present and Coming Seasoi A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OB LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HAT! . In Chip, Straw, Felt, ißcaver Soal, &c. 6 0 NEW MILLINERY, 0 NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS GOODS, & ;. A. LOVE TT, DRAPER, Wellesley-strekt. LAWN TENNIS 1 TOBACC( LAWNTENNIBI CIGARETTES! "• W. W. ROBINSON — Hafl Just Opened a Choico Assortment 3k American Tobaccos, chosen by himself wl in America, suitable for this market. M — Novelties to arrive. ta. Call at 98. QUEKN-STBESr.



a-- ":.', ul ■ ~i '""' '" rr^!= I Public Notioea, T WOODWARD, O • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-stbeet, Wishes to call the polite attention of the inhabitants of Queen-street, and families in the suburbs, to his Superior Bread, Confectionery, and choice selection of Lollies, of the most tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a share of pnblio patronage by soiling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, will be exo outed at tho shortost notice Baking Done on Sundays. Noto tho Address. TTIDEN TERRACK POST OFFICE. J F. M. MORLEY, TEA DEALER and FAMILY GROCK Eden Terrace. Families waited upon for orders. Good delivered to any part of the Town and Suburbs. ■jl/TR A. J. HAKDffICK, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Princes-Btroets, opposite St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. mo STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE JL HOLDERS. Those who once make pnrohasea from the Extensive and Varied Stook of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARK, Kept by the andersigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-street is the proper place to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. mHE A RT 0F QINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private resi.leuce in Wakefield-street. Publio and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mublo, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch havlnghad the direction of musio at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a fln>t-class programme of Musio being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details IY/lUSICI MUSIC! MUSIC Songs 1 Duets, Piano Solos, and Duets, Dances 1 Victoria Magazines I BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School aries POETICAL WORKS! NOVELS In Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS 1 SCRAPS SCRAP ALBUMS I CHRISTMAS CARDS ! BIRTHDAY CARDS ! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS.! JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of THE ABOVE W. E. MEARS, Bookseller, Stationer, and Music Seller, qukjein-street. IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS I S, PARKER HAB FOR SALE (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE Off THE ABOVE. Also, Supeeior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for use- Aiso, a Large stock op Spouting, Ridging, Down-pipe, &0., &c, &c always on hand AT HIS GALVANISED IKON & LEAD-PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA - STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Ban&runtcv Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act,lß76,"andthe several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of OCTAVIOUS KOSS AUSTIN, of SOUth 6tr»ot, Newton, near the City of Auck land, Hatter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a sufficient num ber of Creditors of the said OctaTious Ross Außtln not having aitonded the first meeting of the Creditors, appointed to be he'd at the Supreme Court-house, in the City of Auckland, on Tuesday, the twenty-ninth day of March, 1881, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or at the adjournment thereof on Wednesday, the 30th Instant, at the same place and hour, the Regis trar, in pursuance of the 46th Bection of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, has appointed Thomas Macffarlane, Hsquire, of Aucklacd, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors' Trustee of the property of the said Octavious Rosa Austin; and the said Thomas Macftarlane has signified to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the Trusteeship. Dated this 30 th day of March, 1881. H. WILLIAMSON, Registrar. Ociavious Ross Austin, Deotor in person. Lost and. Found. LOST, from Remuera, March 25th, a yellow Setter Dog. 10s reward.-Jarne3 Keith. LOST, or Stolen, from the Victoria Hotel, a rough black and tan Sheep Dog.—Any person returning same to the Hotel will be rewarded. £**> REWARD.—Lost, a Pocket Book, d&O between Auckland and Remuera, on . Saturday night, containing £23 in notes, a > cheque for £140. Two Tickets for Abbott's Sweep, and other articles.—Finder return Bame ■ to Police Station. \ CJTRAYED, on Saturday, a small Heifer O in full milk; rops attached to horns; j white back. and. horns turning in.—Apply to 1 Hunter & Nolan, when a reward of £1 will ba ■ paid. Any person detaining same utter this notice will be prosecuted. i |j\OUND, an Overcoat.—The owner can 3 I? have it by applying to the Sheffield Grinder, Wakefleld-streot, and by paying j expenses. b J7WUND wandering in Symonas-street, a X) Bay Colt with black points, about two years old. If not claimed before Friday next, will be Bold to defray expenses.—E. McGarry, City Market. . j (GROUND, a Retriever Dog.—Owner can J? have tho same by paying expenses. If not claimed within seven Qays, will be sold to pay expenses.—Apply to J. Kvans, Croas-Btreet, Newton. « Boara ana jtfesidence. S'' ■ — ;* A CCOMMODATION for Two Gentle -1 xsl men, at Mrs Fuller's, Laburnum Cottage, v foot of Grey-street. Comfortable Home for a lady or gentleman close to Ponsonby Road.—Ap , ply for address at Stallard's Grocery Store, * Ponsonby Road. T>OARDBAND RESIDENCE. ---b. Vacancies for three Gentlemen: also private sitting and bedroom with bath and gas.—Bores ford House, Beresford-ttreet. C COMFORTABLE Board and Residence J for two gentlemen; private family.-Mrs ''• Fuller. Labnrnam Cottage, foot of Grey-street. •/. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging -. .20a. per Week Sin'glb Room .255. „ RIVATJE Board and Residence for one or two Gentlemen, Karangahape Road; * no other boarders; no children.—Apply Stab ofllce. YOUJSG WOMBN-H INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, Queen-street. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea *' I fromsto7p.m. I, Boarding-bouse for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. 3 Working Parties and other Social Gatherings 1 are held during tho Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library ir connection with the Institute Watcnmaicers and Jewellers. o. piHRISXMAS TXOLI.UAXS VISITORS in Auckland would doj well 1Q CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT his Stook of GOLD PIANOS, T. AND ORGANS, J ! SILVER JEWELLERI WATCHES. ETC. (FWhich they will find upon average to t Of TWENTY PER CKNT. CHKAPER lile than'any Other House. ore , SHORTLAND-STRKET Adjoining General Post Office.



Tenders. _ T7-AIPARA BRIDGE CONTRACT^ Public Works Office, Wellington, 21th March, 188& Written Tondora will ba received at thUP office up to noon on TUKSD AY, the 13th April, 1881, for the above contract. They mustbe> addressed to the Hon. the Minister for PupUo Works, Wellington, and marked outsidrt fen aor for Kaipara Bridge Contract. Plans and, specifications may bo seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Grahamatown, New Ply mouth Wanganul, Wellington, and at the Railway Manor's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders; similarly addressed and marked will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in duo form are lodged at a District or Resident Kngineer's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheaue on some, bank In the town where the tender iB lodged! Buch cheque to be speoially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one d»TS, and to he in favour of tneßeceiver.GeJraVi DepoM Account ;<m!y, and not to bearer or order. Tha lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. B ycommand. joHNBLA Enginoer-in-Charge. North Island. BOADS, NORTH ISLAND. COX'S GREEK BRIDGE CONTRACT. County of Eden, AUCKLAND* Ptibllo Works Office, Auckland, 21st Marob. 1881. Written Tenders will bo received at this office up to Noon of THURSDAY, 31st March, 1881. for the above Contract. Tenders must be> ■* SgS°-T« not necessarily accepted, liy command. (Signed) W. H. HALEB. v X ' Dlstrlot Engineer. ■pOADS, WORTH ISLAN.D. te awamutu station eoad mbtallind contract, Waipa County. Public Works Office, Auckland, Maroh 21, 1881. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon of THURSDAY, Slat March 1881. for the abovo Contract. Tenders must bead dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works Auckland.and marked outside, 'Tender for Metalling Te Awamutu Station Road. • Plans and specifications can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Hamilton. The lowest tender will not noceßsarily to accepted. By command. (Signed) W, H. HALES, ( X ' District Engineer. A UOKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, March 25,1881. Separate Tenders will be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the 6th April, 1881, at noon, for tho undermentioned Works, viz :— 1. Sinking Well at Pilot Station. 2. Fencing Pilot Station. 3. Erection of House for Watermen ana Passengers. 4. Erection of Kieh-honse. 5. Repairs to Dredgo and Punts, Plans and specifications may be seen at tho Engineers Office. Tenders to be endowed for tho respective) works. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. COMPTON. Chairman. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will ba received by the undersigned umll noon of SATURDAY, the 9th of April, for the Erection of a Block of Brick Buildings in Pitt-street. Plans at my office, Colonial Bank Buildings. P. HEKAPATH, Architeot mo BUILDKRS. Tenders will be received until noon of FRI DAY next, April Ist, for tho Erection of a Brick Shop in Hymonds-street, near Kvber Pass. Plans at my office, No. 25, Queen-street. HENRY G, WADK, Archltsct. m O B UILDERS. Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock p.m. of FRIDAY, the Ist April, for the Broction of a Cottage in Franklin Road, Plans at my offloe, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will ba received until noon of SATUR DAY, the 2nd April, for the Erection of a Cot tage in Liverpool-Btreet. Plans at my office, 20, Queen-street. wade> Architect. TO BUILDERS, Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 2nd of April, for the Erection of a Brick Building in Wyndham-Btreet. Plans, &0., at our office. BDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 2nd April, for the Erection i of a Villa Residence in Graf ton Road. Plans, &c at our offices, Queen-atreet. I isDW. MAHONKY & SON, Architects. mO CARPENTERS AND JOINER?.' Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of THURSDAY, Maroh 31, for Office Fitting and other work in Store, Lower Queen-street. KDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. Auctions. TO-MORROW, 1.30 P.M. PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at Arthur's Mart (Furniture Department), Parlour, Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen FURNITURE, &c, New and Second hand—Kitohen Utensils, Glass and Earth enware, Bhower Bath, 10 pieces China Matting. Stoves. Sewing Machinoß, Piano, Harmonium, Fancy Goods, Olothlng, Boots, Books, Large Album and Sorap Book, Double-barrelled Gun, &0., &c. W. S. COCHBANE.] [JAS. DAOBB.' FRIDAY, APRIL 1. DRAWING ROOM SUITE, MAHOGANY LOO TABLE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE BOOKS. THE Subscribers will sell, by auction, at their Rooms. Fort-streot, on Friday, lat of April, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of—Drawing-room Suite of 9 pieces, in Walnut and Red Bep, Ma hogany Loo Table, Pictures, Couohes t Chairs, Carpets, Tables, Lampe, Clocks, ■ Sewing Machines, Iron and Wood Bed steads, Mattras*es, Bedding, Cheats Drawers, Washstands and Waro, Port manteau, Kitohen Utensils, Knife Cleaner, Stoves and Ranges, Perambu lator, eto., Chest Carpenters' Tools. i Also, , A Choice Lot of Books, including-Works on Geology, Engineering, Surveying, &c, &c, &a SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, APRIL 14. CITY OF AUCKLAND. BUILDINGS FOR REMOVALS GEO. SIBBIN HAS received instructions from tho City Council to offer for sale by auction, at noon on Thursday, April 11, on the ground, Albert Park, THE FOLLOWING BUILDINGS, FOR BE MOVAL:- Lot I—One Extra Large Double Two-storey Wood Building, 90x75. Lot 2-One Wood Dwelling House, 60 x 23. Lot 3-Stone Cook and Bakehouse slated roof, 6 chimnie?, 60 X3O. Lots i and s—Two Wood Buildings, 50 125, Lot 6—One Wood Dwelling (near Armory) Lot 7—Slatod-roor. Stone Magazine and tho Stono Wall built outside. Lot B—Fences and Oat-houses. These Buildings contain a large amount of useful and valuable Building Materials, and are worthy the attention of Builders, Con tractors, and others. All Material must bo Removed off the ground within Fourteen Days from day of sale. Terms Cash. (Continued on FourthlPage.)