recent meeting of the vestry—viz., on AVed nesday last, at which, in consequence of domestic exigencies, 1 was not able to be present at the time—Mr Dufaur moved in a similar direction; bat it was thought that as it was then an expiring body that this matteishouldbelefttotheparishiouers'meet ing, and that the correct way to proceed about it would be for Mr Dufaur to propose a motion instructing the new vestry what to do, I think the terms of tlio Statute do not allow a parish meeting to deal absolutely with such :i case. The organist, like the vergor, is an officer of the vestry, but the vestry must receive aud obey orders from the p«rishioners. I would suggest that the motion should take this form—That it be an instruction from this meeting to the vestry about to he elected, that, pending the clearing of certain charges against the organiist of this church, he be suspended from all function and oilice in that church, and unless this charge be satisfactorily dis posed of, that is, to the satisfaction of the parishioners, and, if needs be, to, the vestry—ho be discharged from his oilice. Until these frightful charges havo been disproved—aud as, if it please God, I hopo they may, for itdoes notbecomeanyoneof us to say he is rightly or wrongly charged it is necessary that the organist should not take a part in the church. I feel myself coustrained to suspend him because the charges have never been contradicted. I feel that he should be suspendedeven though we have no music at all. Those sire my views. The only ruling which we have for our guidance iv the matter is that Mr Dufaur'a motion as put before the parish ioners must take the form I have indicated.

Mr Dufaur : Perhaps it is the better way to adopt, but theie is this dilliculty about instructing : that a vestry can do as they like after being elected because they are like members of Parliament in that respect, and will do as they please. (Laughter). I wished to Ist the parishioners—to whom we are stewards —know that, as a vestry, we had not neglected our duty. The matter we have to deal tvith is bo serious that I have not acted as 1 have without due consideration. It is not right that, supposing the man be innocent, he should allow such charges as have been made to rest upon him, They appeared on Monday, aud on Tuesday I saw the proprietor of the STAR, and asked him if Mr Swallow had resented the charges or if *he intended to demand an apology in respect of them. I was told that nothing of the sort had been heard at that time, and np to tke present, 1 do not know whether Mr Swallow intendes to take any steps to vindicate his character. It U a matter of serious moment. I will amend my motion as suggested.

The Chairman : It is not a part of my business to direct how the matter shall be taken up. I merely wish that what is to be done shall be dove with due regard to form. The vestry is appointed to do what thij meeting represents. If it is possible for me to summon a vestry meeting immedi ately afterwards to consider what further action should be taken, I should certainly do so.

Mr Dargaville, haviDg as a non-parish ioner, sought and obtained permission to speak, said : I think the motion should be not merely a recommendation from this meeting but an instruction, If we have power to elect a vestry, surely we have also the lesser power of instructing them in a matter of this kind. I hope therefore that the terms ot the motion will be amended from recommendation to direc tion, and that the vestrymen will feel themselves bound in honour by that direction from this meeting, and not take advantage of any legal quibble to release themselves from their responsibility. Ihe organist should certainly be suspended until he clears himaelf of these abominable charges wiiich are urgeri against him.

The Chairman : We could not legally meet so far as 1 see, until Sunday, and of course the meeting could not be held then. It might be advisable to amplify the motion so as to give power to make provision for the Sunday services.

Mr Brett asked if the vestry could rot meet immediately after the parishioners' meeting.

The Chairman replied that if it were found competent for them to do so he should certainly take advantage of the opportunity. Mr Tyler: I agree in great measure with what has fallen from yourself, Bir, and Mr Dargavilleiuthinkiim the subject one not to be dealt with at this meeting, but one "which, according to the Statute, must be dealt with by the vestry. I also think that whatever the opinion of. this meeting is on the matter shonld go to the vestry as a recommeudation which should be ob served. As to any difficulty that may arise from want of time to convene the vestry, I opine that the object of giving notice of meeting is that no vestryman may be absept through ignorance. If the new vestrymen, therefore, should prove to be all present to night, there is nething to preclude them from holding a meetiug immediately after this one, Then comes the question —a Berioug one, too—what instructions shall be given the vestry ? Tney ought to be stated spesifically. It seems to me that this charge to which reference has bceu made is only one out of a number. That brought by Wilson is of the most serious character, and if the accused be guilty of it he is totally unfit to be organist of this church. I may state that during the last fortnight I have heard a great deal upon this matter, and I have found that this is not the only charge. There are ugly rumours of matters of a similar character, arid the vestry in dealing with the subject should not confine itself to the charge made by Wilson, but make inquiries into matters of a like character that may be brought under its notice. The best course for this meeting to pursue is to instruct the vestry specifically to suspend Mr Swallow in respect of certain statements which have appeared in the public prints, but to merely suspend him until he clears him, leaves the matter in too indefinite a state. We do not know •what time he may require for clearing himself. It is better to suspend him and then appoint a small sub-committee to make enquiries and report to the vestry, besides giving notice to Mr Swallow that an enquiry is to take place. I therefore move " That in consequence of the corres: pondenco that has lately appeared in the public papers, in reference to the conduct of the organist, this meeting instructs the vestry to suspend him, and cause an inquiry into His conduct to be held, and, if necessary upon that inquiry, to dispense with his services." I should like to make the resolution fuller, hi order to cover the appointment of a subcommittee, la all matters, and especially in one of this disgusting and unpleasant nature, a small committee is better khan the vestry.

oomc discussion having taken place with regard to the legality of suspension,

Mr Dargaville hoped that, for God's sake, the matter would not he made to depend in any way upon monetary coneiderations. He knew half-a-dozen who would sooner pay the organist three months' salary out of their own pockets than allow him to act while such a cloud was hanging over him.

Mr Dufanr seconded Mr Tyler's resolu tion.

The Chairman said that unfortunately there were old records which showed that organists of the Church had previously mis behaved themselves. That wa?, however, very long ago—when he was only a boy. If the resolution were passed he would take upon himself the responsibility of suspend ing the organ fat at onco. Capt. Tuomas : I won't trouble the meet ing with ariy lengthy remarks. I wish merely to say on behalf of Mr Swallow that he wishes to inform you that he is taking steps in the matter. lam not in a position to state the nature of those steps, but he is, at any rate, taking action in order to refute the charges which have been made against him.

Mr Dargaville apprehended that this statement would not alter their proceedings in the slightest degree. Capt. Thomas : I did not intend that it should.

The motion was then put in the following form and carried :—" That in conseqnence of the correspondence which has lately appeared in the public papers and other rumours, in reference to the conduct of the organist, this meeting of parishioners in structs the incoming vestry to suspend him forthwith, and cause inquiry to be made into his conduct.gand, if necessary upon thatinqnirv, to dispense with his services." He recommended that a sub-committee be appointed to condnct the inquiry.

THE CHOIRMASTER. Mr Dargaville, in a complimentary speech, suggested that Mr Gooch (the choirmaster) should be relieved from his present anomalous position, and made a permanent officer of the church. The Chairman admitted the need of such an alteration,lacknowledged the efficiency and value of Mr Gooch as a choirniastor, and promised to lay the matter before the vestry

THE VKSTRY.

Eleven gentlemen were nominated as candidates "for seats in the vestry. A ballot was taken with the following result:— S. E. Hughes. 18; J. Macky, 16; J. Hats well,Us ; E. K. Tyler, 16 ; J. Coates, la .: Kawlings, 16 ; Wilcocks, 17.; Worthington, 16; Ashton, 17; E. W. Burton, 15; and Captain Thomas 9. The first ten were de clared elected.

LAY-BEADEES,

On the motion of Mr Dargaville, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lay eaderß, Messrs Worthington and Gradwell, for their services during the past year.

GRANTS- On the motion of Mr Gardiner, a grant of £10 was voted to the Sunday-school, and on the motion of Mr Sawkins, a grant of £5 was voted to the parish magazine, such vote to include tho publication of the annual report and balauce-sheet. THK CHOIR. Mr Tyler moved that a vole of thanks he accorded to the choir, especially to MesdixmeH Stevens and Stunier, for their valuable services during several years. SUNDAY-SCHOOL. On the motion of Mr Dufaur, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Sunday-school teachers, A COMPiAJNT, Mr Bargavillo complained of a draught from the eastern dcorway, aud suggested that a movable screen should be placod in front of it.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting toaclo.se.

REGATTA NOTES.

The Regatta to-morrow is looked forwar to with gicat interest by the general public, and should the weather continue iiue, the event will probably prove a great success. The number of entries already received are very encouraging, and as there ore likely to be several post entries of vessels not now in port, tlio number of competitors will pro bably be greatly augmented. Three races have fallen through for various reasons, in

the race for four-oared amateur in riggers the Auckland crew refused to enter, the reason assigned being that they regarded the Ponsonby crew aa professionals. In the case for coasting vessel's &igs there was but one entry, and the race necessarily fell through, The Champion Scullers Kace will not come ofi", as there were but three entries—these by the White brothers, ot Mercury Hay. The Committee considered although they entered as residents of three separate districts, they nil came from Mercury Bay, and tor that reason the entry was not genuine. The schooner race for the New Zealand Shipping Company's Cup and a sweepstakes has been postponed until Monday, which will allow of a larger num ber of vessels competing tiiuu would be tho case were it to come oIT to-morrow. The entries made last night for the various events, as far as we can learn, are as follows :—

SAILING RACES.

1. Champion Kace, tor brigautincß, schooners, and ketches of 50 tons ami up wards—Torea, liorealis, Sovereign, Linda W rebcr, Myrtle, Caledonia, Kdith, aud Belle Brandon.

2. TKADINCI CutTEKS, 25 tous ami up. wards—Ktmgatira, Fauule, Rose, Jauet, Lizzie, and Champion.

3. Sailing Boat.s ok Yachts, under (; tous—Toy (Biudon), Ma (Buchanan), Jessie Logan (Ansenne), Volante (Alison), and Sybil (Fairs).

4. Trading Vessels, 25 tons and under 50 tons, any rig (excluding cutters) — Keward (schooner), and Adah and Zillah (ketchss).

5. Cten Sailing Boats, lor thoso not qualinod for races 6 and 7—Hattio May (Halstead), Patriot (Diuiniue), Witch (iTates), Maggie May (Connolly), Norm (Reynolds), May Flower (Downing), and the Nokann.

6. Sailing Boats or Yachts, G tons or upwards—Daisy, Victoria (Thames), City of maples, Alice and Lizzie, 7. Opsn Sailing Boats, first class- Mabel, Shrimp, Margaret, Sin, and Magic.

8. SCOW RACE — 'Jotara, Makarau, and Pukapuka.

9 JJona Fidk Fishing or Tarding BOATS, uuder 6" tous—Hertha, Ripple, Daisy, Martin Swallow, Whisper, aud Flying Fish.

Trading Vessels, any rig uuder 25 tons, which have not been built for yachts —Henry, Gannett, Kuphemia, Lee Austra lian, Wave, Opotiki, Mahuraugi, and Catherine.

11 Open Sailing Boats, second-class- Imp, Observer, Eunice, Madge, Cornet, Hattie, Pastime, and a Maori boat.

ROWING RACES.

12 Foreign Going Vessels' Gigs, four oars and coxswain—Lady .Tocelyn, Ac De Freitas, Margaret Galbraith, Dunloi-, and Loch Urr.

13 Open Sailing Boats, 16" feet and under—lmp, Coy, Olga, and Zip.

14. Four-oared Gigs, (no outriggers), tho property of any Rowing Club, and rowed by amateurs under 21 years of cge, members of the same—Auckland : Crew— Yates, Woods. Yon. Stunner, Massey. Pousonby : Crew —F. Cooper (1), W. Far quhar (2). W. Dignan (3), T. D. Halstead (stroke), T. Farquhar (coxswain) North hhore • Crew—Wecster, Sibbiu, Hammond, Reid.

15. Dingies, under 12 feet over all, rowed by buys under 16 years of age— Lotus, Zoe, Eva, and Fiy.

16. Champion four-oared inrigger rack, witd coxswains. Prize, £"20.— Thames, Auckland (representative crew), Ponsonby : Crew J. kdmonds, 1; W. J. McDonaid, 2; E. Finlay, 3 ; D. Brigham, 4; C. Hill, stroke. amateur Scullers' Race.—ll. D. Morpeth, T. Henderson, Alfred Yatcs, and T. D. Halstead.

The p.s. City of Cork will accompany the various races to-morrow in tha Regatta programme, leaving the wbarf every two hours, the fare being one shilling. The Auckland Rowing Club's new out rigger from Messrs Swaddle Winship, the celebrated makers of tho Thames, was un packed thi3 morning and conveyed to the North Shore where the Club have since been practising1 She is got up in the most improved style aud gieat satisfaction has been expressed at the work already done in her.

THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

(To the Editor Evening Star). Sin,—By way of illustrating your leader of this evening, wherein reform is advocated in this establishment, will you permit me to point out its lamentable deficiencies in the case of my own boy. He was carefully trained in ono of the best preparatory schools in England, where he was, on leaving, easily first in Greek and Latin verse. Arriving here, and being entered at the Grammar School, I lind the whole caro and attention, as well as expense, bestowed upon him entirely thrown away. There is no provision whatever for continuing his educa tion, and ho is simply put with a class of some fifty boys where he is yet to work, which ho would have simply laughed at tour or fivo years ago. Here is a boy with a special bent for a particular branch of education, and instead of being pushed in that to his own benefit and the credit of his school, and perhaps city, he is re duced perforce to a dead level of ignoraiico, in which his previous attainments are now lost, and he, becoming disgusted, gu-es up all idea ot Cli e could say much about tho way in which the little that it) proposed to be taught is done, but I shall content myself with merely calling atten tion to the wretched air of " larrikinism per vading tho school, and remarking that if one half of what is told mo as to the way in which tho teachers submit to bo chaffed and cheeked during school-hours be true the sooner the whole place—if it be not radically reformpd—is closed the better. There will be ono sham the less and one chance removed of the leading city of the colony being the butt at which the linger of derißivo scorn, in matters scholastic, can be P°With'tho new governing body matters seem to promise amendment-at least if that body is upheld in efforts by the Press and the pubhc if this were not so I should make one more to send my children elsewhere.—Yours, &c, A Parekt.

January 27,1881,

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

NELSON, this day.

The recommendation from the Pakekohe Circuit to be relieved from their obligation of receiving a married minister was carried by a large majority. The whole Conference were invited'to the grounds of Mr Moor house, and the festivities and hospitality were unlimited. A large number of young people of both sexes were invited, and addresses were given by minis, ters and laymen. The year ISBO showed the following statistics for the Methodists of the colony:—3l4 churches and other preaching places', 75 minister*, probationers, and catechists, 1,520 Sunday school teachers, 2 day-school teachers 255 local preachers, 191 class-leaders, 3,£>it accredited church-members, 351 on trial, 1 121 communicants, 664 catechistE, 200 Sabbath-schools, 13,305 Sabbath-schoo scholars, 1 day-school, 88 day-school scholars, 38,623 attendance to public includ ing European, Maori, and Scandinavian. The transfer of Papakura from the Mauu kau circuit to Pukekohe was proposed and detected. Gisborne is to be attached to Auckland district. N elson circuit is recom mended to be divided, and have been accepted by Conference. Kcv. Mr Buller lecture was a great trea|-. The morning sitting brought up the sub ieot of Home Missions. The general secre tary read the annual report, which showed an income of £2,428 ; expenditure, £.610. The report proposed for the year issi a reduction of 20 per cent, on European work, and 50 per cent, on grants for furniture. DELEGATES FOR LONDON.

The committee brought up a report recommending that the Conference send one minister and one lay mem ber to represent New Zealand m the forthcoming Ecuminical Methodist Congress to bo held in London m Septem ber The ballot was takon with the follow ing" result :-Rev. T. Buddie, 11 ;, Rev. Mr Morley, "I Rev- A. Reid 20 The Pres ident declared the Pev. A. Reid elected. Mr A. Eallentine was elected Lay itep resentative.

CITY COUNCIL.

The- usual fortnightly meeting of the

Council waa held last evening. Present: — J. M. Clarke (iv the chair), and Crs. Oiler,

Crowther, Waddel, Thompson, Aickin, Montague, Homus, and Fleming. Electric Fire Alarm.—a letter was

read from Mr L. A. Nathan re this subject.

He forwarded duplicates of the shipment of apparatus, batteries with wire plates, and extra supplies. The Town Clerk stated that the apparatus had been seen m workiwg order by Mr G. S. Graham, who thought it would bo moat ellicieut for the purpose desired.-The letter was received.

Auckland Timber Company-.—a memorandum was received from Mr G. H. lloldahip, manager of the Company, stating " We are about to erect stores and ollices opposite our mill in Custom House-street West, and tire desirous of obtaining the per maueut leVel of the street at that point." Agreed thut Mr Holdthip be informed that tue Council will take immediate stops to fix the levels, and that the matter will be re ferred to the Public Works Committee.— Cr. Thomson moved, " That the City Sur veyor ho directed tp iix the levels,—Cr. CrowLlur seconded and the motion was agreed to.

Hebrew Congregation.— A letter was received f.om Mr S>. Moses, secretary of this body, stating that he was instructed by the management of the Auckland Hebrew con gregation to inform the Council that they are iv receipt of a communication from the hou. the Minister of Public Lands notifying

the approval ot the Government of the pro posed exchange of laud, and roquestiug the congregation to joiu with thu Council iv promoting a private Bill to attain that object, lie therefore intimated that the congregation were willing to do so, provided they were put to nu cxpeuae iv the matter. —ltcfcrtcd to Fiuauce and General Pur poses Committee.

Nigut Son., Carts.—Two communica tion* were received complaining of the lute hour at which the night carts were teen in bu.sine.ss thoroughtuicii—us Into us 9 o'clock in the morning, aud asking the Council to take prompt measures to stop th» nuisance. —The Surveyor stated that he had inquired into the mutter, and the contractor uenicd that the carts were over out after 5 o'clock. —Agreed "That the mutter be referred to the Public Works Committee, ttud I hut the Inspector be requested to roport; also, that the contractor bo informed of the com plaint."

UIUK-SI'KUKT LEVELS.— Messrs ]!. Tonka & Co. forwarded a letter from Mr ,S. Rout, withdrawing all opposition to High street being formed to fixed level, und trusting that the work would now be pro Cecil with without delay.—Referred to the Public Works' Committee, tho Surveyor to report.

Manure at Auattoiiis.— Mesara Uil lington and McNair tendered for the above work as follows :—For the manure mid

blood in the troughs, as it was in the fore part of last year, £lo" per annum ; for the

manure witii the blood taken uway from us, aw it has been this hut two or three months, ;CS per annum.—Referred tn the Public Works' Conimittte, the Inspec tor of Abattoirs to be requested to at tead.

Transfer ok Lease,— Mr McKio of Howe-street made application for transfer of lease of a house in Howe-street occupied by himself to Mr Thomas Lane, who wished to take the lease over from him.—Agreed that the request bo granted. BKBACII OK BUILDING REGULATIONS.— Mr J. Dempsey wrote witl'i reference to a notice which he had received from the Kugiueer, directing him to remove a timber balustrade over the front of a brick build ing in Lower Albert-street. Ho wan of opiuion that the balustrade was quite harmless in case of fire, and it would put him to considerable inconvenience wero he compelled to remove it. He also asked

permission to erect a wooden building in Chapel-street hetween Moore-street and West Queen-street. —The Surveyor was called in, and stated that in his opinion the balustrade would not ba likely ,to com municate fire, but it was contrary to the building regulations.—Cr. VVaddel moved

"That the Building Act be carried out.I' — Cr. Aickin seconded, and the motion was carried.—l ho other matter wne referred to the Public Works Committee.

Firk Brigade Contract.—Mr J. D. Phillips wrote asking for information as to the cause of delay re his " Jb'ire Brigade Contract Deposit." He also directed atten-

tion to his previous letter to the Couucil, which had never heeu answered.—Agreed that, the amount of Mr Phillips' deposit bo retained.

Drivers' License.—Mr George Cook made application that a drivers' license should be granted to his sou, Will. 11. Cook, to drive bin coach in the city of Auck land, stating that Mr Goldic had objected to him.—.The Inspector stated that hn had refused to grant Hie license to thn lad be cause he cousidered him too young, and of too small stature.—Agreed that the action taken by the Inspector be sustained.

Alexandra-street. —A petition was sent in from the ratepayers of this street asking that the street be repaired and foot paths laid down.—Referred to the Public Works Committee.

Public Works Committee. — The Public Works Committee recommended n? follows :—(1) Re letter from Dr. Stockwell as to draining his house m Symonds-street: That inquiries be made of Dr. Stockwell whether ho will incur tho expense of con necting with the main sewer providing the same be extended from Wakelield-street to the top of Alexandra-street. (2) H. Wil-

liam»on, ro formation of Parliament-street: That the Council be recommended to make repairs in terms of Surveyor's Report. (3) Wm. Onions, rs steps in Augleteu-street : That steps be erected at a. cost of £2 or

thereabouts, as per Surveyor's Report. (4) Surveyor's Report No. 5292, Clause 1, re watering streets : That the report be given effect to in carrying out the plan suggested for the present season, and that before next meetiug the Surveyor be requested to have a test of the efficiency of the spreader at the station, aud the consideration cf the purchase of suggested plan be deferred pending further report from the Surveyor. (5) Jas. |Ballautine re re-filling in Nelson street opposite two cottages owned by him : Deferred until members of committee have had an opportunity of examining the spot. (0) Surveyor's Report, Clause No. 5295 — Clause 2 re Queen-street levels below Durham and Victoria-ilreets.—Deferred until answers are received from owners of property likely to be affected. (One or two other matters were also deferred for further information). —The report was adopted.

Fihanck and General Purposes Committee. —The committee recommend as follows :—(1) That the following busi ness be deferred for tbe various reasons assigned :—(1) Secretary Crown Lands re Synagogue site exchange— until a reply is received from Mr Whitaker. (2) Memo from survey re Building Surveyor-until particulars be roceived' from the City Sur veyor regarding the duties that would devolve upon the Building Surveyor. (3) Memo from Town Clerk re draft bath regulation*!, until committee visit the bath site.' (4) Cr. Thompson's motion re Library books, etc. —until Friday 28th inst. at 4 p.m., and that Messrs Day, Peacock, Shillington, Upton, be requested to attend. (2). Gas Company's contract— until further information be received from Gas Company in reply to suggestions aDd proposed alterations. (G) Messrs Ewington, Stockwell, and Krrington, re drainage aud water supply further postponed, with the recommendation that the Council authorise a further expenditure, not exceeding £5, to meet expenses in connection with inquiries re water supply; (2) Dr. Purchas, re water supply—recommended that a rtply be sent that the Council cannot comply with the request.—Keport adopted, library Committee's Report.—This Committee made the following recommen dations j—(l) Ke Philadelphia Exhibits and letter from Mr Checseman, with books pre sented hy Dr. Hector, that these books be bound and placed in the library, and a letter be sent thanking Dr. Hector for the same; (2) That Dr. J. Hector, Sir George Grey, and Messrs G. T. Chapman and F. H. Irvine be sent a letter of thanks for volumes presented by them to he Library; (3) That rule JNo, 4 tbe amended by substituting as follows : — Visitors areallowed to take books from the sheWes, but when done with must leave the same on the tables ; (5) Rp newspaper read ing—That the librarian be authorised to use the double stand for newspapers ; (6) Ke old forms, etc.—That the forms, etc., be sold by auction, and two single stools be authorised to be purchased.—The report was adopted. Tramway Routes.—The City Surveyor reported aa follows : •' I have the honour to report that in my opinion tramroads at tbe first outsst should be constructed along the following line of roads within the city :— (1) From the Railway Bridge in Mechanics' Bay, along Custora-House-street into Free man's Bay at the foot of Franklin Road. (2) Alone Queen-street from the Waterman's Steps, along Grey-street, Pitt-street, Karangahape Road, to the top of Franklin Road. (3) Along Wellesley-street East, from Queen-street up to Symonds-street' and along Karanga hape Road to the junction at Pitt-street. Ihe two points at the top and bottom of Franklin Road can be constructed into the Ponsouby distfict bo as to join ■on to each other. In the event ofyhe Ponsonby Board not carrying out the line into their district, the line would have to be carried aloDg Franklin Road. It would in

works.

all probability, however, be carried into the Ponsonby district. The Hue could also be continued iuto tho Newton district at the junction of Karangahape Koad along towards Kyber Pass from the junction of Symonds-street and Karaugabape Koad into Parnell from the Kailway Bridge. These main lines would be sullicient at the outset, ami intermediate lines could be constructed afterwards. He recommeuded that the Council resolve upon the construction of tramways, and hud from the suburban Koad Boards whether they would continue the lines into their districts.—Kef erred to. Public Works Committee.

Union-street.—Tenders were received and opened for kerbing this street as fol lows : -John Heath, £250; P. Drummond, £279 10s 6d ; Allan Vlaguire, £240; Kirby and Co , £273 ; William Hauks, £157: John Walsh, £195. The Engineer's esti mate was £i 230. The tender of W. Hanks was accepted, and the deposit of Walsh retained uutil the contract should be sigued. Watering Strebt.3.— The Surveyor reported that "spreaders " could be obtained from Messrs Branston and I'orster at a cost of £5. The whole apparatus would coat £12 or £10.—Adopted. Baths.— Tho Surveyor recommended that the west side of the Baths be divided into 19 spaces for the use of bathers.—Agreed to call tenders for the work.

AIiOUT Doos.—lnspector Goldic re quested information as to the best means of dealing with unlicensed dogs, aud in what way they should be destroyed. Ue in tended to make :i raid on these pets very shortly, and wished to know if valuable animals were to be treated in a manner dill'ercnt to tiio common herd.—The Town Clerk thought that in the ease of valuable dugs it might be desirable to have some provisional plate to keep them for a certain time, so that their owners might have a chance of saving them.—'J'lio Mayor thought it might increase the revenue by the fee for registration, and recovering tile pennlty lor the breach of the Act it Home such plan wcro adopted.—Mr Thompson hud heard that dogs had been registered by the City Kegistrar, belonging to persons living in the Eden district.—Uesolved that the Kegistrar should report on the best method of carrying out tho Act in regard to the particular clause referred to.

Council's Property,—The Town Clerk stated that Constable Jones had obtained convictions agiiiiiHt four boys for destroying trees and asked whether ho was entitled to any reward.—Cr. Montague moved, " That half the line be paid to thu countable." The penalty indicted was £5. The penalty to which such persons wore liable wan £10. —An amendment was moved by Cr. Waddel, seconded hy Cr. Crowthur, "That 10s bo given for cadi conviction,' —Cr. Montague withdrew his motion, and the amendment was carried.

Waterworks.—lt was resolved to call for supply of materials for tho water-

Lkasks.—Leases were signed to W. H. Skinner, to J. Lediaid, and v transfer of lease from A. Watson to G. B. Owen.

Securities. —The Mayor reported as the result of liia inquiries, that these securities had never been placed on tho Exchange, and, us advised, they were not moro than the Council had paid for them. They were simply General Government 4 percent, debentures. Asa sum would he shortly invested for sinking fund, he would recommend that these securities be retained. They might be invested tor that purpose also. He therefore moved that tho securities be retained by tho Council.

Thk Mayor's Salary.—Tho Mayor said the Council had beci pleased at their last meeting to vote a sum of £250 for the Mayor's salary. It was n very proper thing that the Council should haro done so. Circumstanced as he was ho was disposed to distribute that amount after a manner which he hoped would meet with the approval of tho Coun cil. Ho did not intend to apply tho sum to his own use or to defray the expenses necessary upon his attendance at the Hoard, nor even tor the hospitalities which were usual. He had already distributed a portion of tho sum among tho most deserving benevolent institutions. And thought ho could not better apply the rest than by devoting it to an object which ho was sure every member of the Council had at heart, He proposed therefore to gtv? the balance, something like £200, to the Free Public Library.—Crs. Aiekin, Waddel, and several other gentlemen spoke in approval of the action taken by His Worship and said they must all feel very grateful for his munificent gift to the librury.

JUußiUtr Kate.—ln accordance with notice of motion the Mayor now moved, " That, in pursuance of the provisions of thu Libraries Act, and the amendments thereof, the City Council intends to levy a rate of Jd in tho £ upon tho ratcablo value of pro perty in the city, payable on the 11th of February next. —Cr. Fleming seconded, and the motion was carried.

Housox-strkrt.— Cr. Wnddel proved, and Cr. Thompson seconded, "lliat the pathway oE Holison-atreet (we.st side) from Wyndham-atreet to CustomHoiisc-street be asphalted."—Curried.

Pbinces-STRKKt. — Cr. Aickiu moved "Tbat six feet of the footpath (inner side) onl the east end of Princes-street, from Waterloo Quadrant to O'Korke-street, be asphalted; also, that Alfred-street and O'Korke-street be asphalted, the width of same to extend to the trees on the outer side."—Carried.

TRAMWAYS. — Cr. Montague moved " That the Mayor be requested to cause the necessary steps to be taken to obtain a vote of the ratepayers as to the advisability or otherwise of introducing a system of tram ways within the borough." He believed that suburban properties would be much enhanced in valua if tramways were laid down, and he believed the trains would be largely patronised by artizans and others. He thought it was not creditable that Auckland should be behind tho other colonies, — Crs. Oiler, Thompson, Aickin, Waddel, Hemus, and Fleming also spoke in favour of the motion. —Cr. I'rowther said it would be very bad grace in himself were he behind on this occasion. He thought to begin and cou struct tramways now was td begin at the wrong end. In New York and Philadelphia large 'busing companies had been estab lished. In Philadelphia 100 'buses were now plying. In New York a similar systam was adopted. In Melbourne a large 'bus company were plying at cheaper rates than were charged on the tram cars, and were found to be more convenient.—Several councillors differed with the last speaker in reference to the comfort and convenience of tramway travelling.—The resolution was then put, and carried unanimously.

Accounts,—The usual accounts were presented and payment authorised.

This concluded the business,

ANNUA L MEETINGS OF HOUSEHOLDERS.

LOCAL SCHOOL COMMITTEES,

The following result ot elections have been received by the Secretary of the Board of Education :—

WiiaU.—John Follond (Chairman), John Buchanan, James Owen, George Thomas', James Archibold, Benry James Bell.

Waiuku.—John T. Mellsop (Chairman), Key. Brooker, James Bright, John Dickey, Johu McDonnell, William Smith, William Watts.

OYAH.A. —Angus Matheson (Chairman), William Greeuwood, Horace F, Scaly, John Wyatt, George Knaggs, Alex. Kempt, Thomas W. Koaggs.

Waiwera. —William McCatuio (Chair, man), J. Arkle, Joseph Colgpn, Mark, Jones, A. Hall, John Meal, James Craw

Matakohe.—John Ovnns (Chairman), P. Edwin, E. Pheasant, James Smith, It. C Smith, ti. McCallim.K. Blow, J. ft. Lam bert.

Pußißi.—George Burdett (Chairman), J. Browning, J. Morrison, Thomas Gillan, J. Elliott, William Scott, M. McKenzie.

Wade.—Mr H. Lloyd, who ;pie3ided at this school meeting, congratulated the householders on the fact that the Inspector had recommended 14 children aB worthy of certificates of merit. The withdrawal of the capitation grant had crippled the Com> mittee, but by means of a vote of £10 given by the Board they had completed the fence and planted the school grounds with

trees,

The course for the Champion Outrigger Kacs will depend on the state of the weather. If the wind is southerly it will be from Baxion up, if northerly from Watchman down.

A little boy named James Sutherland, stepson of Mr Bruce, of Graham-street, met with a very serious accident on Wed nesday, whereby his collar bone was broken or fractured in three separate places, it seems that he was on a visit to his grand father's (Captain J. Mackenzie's) residence, at Ponsonby, and that while climbin;: a lofty gum tree he missed his footing and fell to the ground. The distance was great, and the little fellow, as already indicated, was very severely injured.

The Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company have made special arrangements for an extra number of steamers to run between Auckland and the North Shore to-morrow. Every precaution baa been taken to avoid unpleasant crushing, and moat likely a special time-table will be in force, providing more frequent trips than has been customary.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHANGAREI, this day. A GALLANT rescue occurred during the traushipping of passengers from the Waitaki to the Annie Milbank at Whan garei Heads on Wednesday night. A gen tleman, who sulfers from shortsightedness, walked oil' the Aunie Milbank into the water. Hearing a cry for help Captain Aubrey immediately sprang overboard, and rescued him at the risk of his own life. A strong flood tide was running at the time. This is the second time Captain Aubrey has saved life; surely he is deserving the Humane Society's medal.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

(1!Y TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TIMAKU, Thursday. TnK Timaru team closed their innings for 53, leaving the Australians winners in one innings with 10S runs to spare.

CUKISTCFIUKCH, this day,

The Australian Cricketers arrived from Timaru by the 1.55 train. They will prac tise this afternoon. The cricket ground is in maguiikout order. Great interest is manifested in the match. General opinion is that the Canterbury team is uot strong enough to win.

LATEST TELEGRAMS

DUNKDIN, this day."

Moritzflon's case is now on at the City Court. There was some lively work while Mr lteitl, manager of tho Standard Insurance Company, was under cross-ex, iimiiiatioii. The defeuco will be that tno business of the company has been loosely conducted, and that an attempt was being iiiadii to make Moritzson the scapegoat for extensive defalcations which have tukeu place. Leo Iledg, a eolonred gentleman, who has bceu lecturing litre as a phrenologist, hao been arrested for obtaining money by false pretences. The committee of the Otago Cricket Association wrote to tho " Star "strongly condemning the conduct of Mooro and Cair in refusing to howl against the wind in the late Australian match, Both arc called on for apologies-.

KUSSELL, this day,

The Government, on being requested by the County Council to survey and lay out a township at One Tree Point, the deep water terminus of the Kawakawa railway, havo ordered the Bame to he done forth with.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 38,



Personal. rpiIEHE is a letter lying at this oflice for JL Misa A. Uunnet, whocumo by tho "Lady Jocclyn.' MRS J. BLAIR.— If Mrs J. JJlair, (formerly of Klliott-atrcot Auckland), wonld wrlto to hur mother 1 would comfort her. Lost and Found. FOUND, near Pimrose Junction, on the 18th inst., a Tweed Overcoat.—Owner apply at, Naval nn<l Family Hotel, l-'ltt-streel. Ti^OUND, on the Romuera Road, near P Mt. UobHon, a Pocket-book containing Chequ© ""'1 Rpcolpts.—< >wnor can liavo Kam" by applying to Mrs CJ>'o. Stalnton, Milliner und Dressmaker, corner of Kybcr Pass and Grafton ltoad. Ecclesiastical. ST. MAKY'S, PARNELL.—A Sermon will bu preached by Archdeacon Mannsoll oi Sunday Jivoniuu, January 30th. at 0.30. Subject: "No Poor Man's Child Shall bo Taught tho Kiblo in Sohool -The Hich Man may have that Luxury if they Please." - Gazette in BauKruptcy. IN THE StJPKEME COURT OF NEW ZICALAND, NORTUKRN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho mutter of" Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 187G," "'Tho Debtors and • roditors Act Amendment Act, 1578," and of " Tlio Debtors «nd Creditors Aot Amor.dment s\vt, 1879." and of tho Bankruptcy of IIUN'UY CuAHknue Hoytk, of Tuuranga, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, Chiinibt, a Debtor. Nolloo is, hereby given that a goneral meeting of tho Creditors of tho Biiid llnnry Clarence Hoyto will bo held in the Hnildlnora of the Supremo Court, Auckland, on WKDNKSDAY, tho nucoiiu day of Kebruary, 1881, at eleven o'clock in the foronoon, to receive my report und to grant tho Bald Dobtor un order of dis charge umlor tho i>ald Act. Datod this 26th day of January. 1881. THO. MACFITARLA.NK. Trusto". Hl'KßKr.r. & Devobe, Auokland, Solicitors for the Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. la the matter of "Tho Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1576," and tho several Acts amending the Baino, and of the Bank ruptcy of Collixqwood Hope Mohuib, a Debtor. Notloe is hercbr given that Collinswood Hope Morris, of Stanley-street, Auckland. In the Provincla' District of Auckland, in tho Colony of New Zealand, Clerk, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet hid enmaKe ments with his Creditors; tho First Meeting of Creditors to be held at tho supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the third day of February, 1881, at the hour of 11 o'clock in tho foronoon. Dated this 28th day of January, 1881. G. W. BABLBY, Deputy Registrar. JosKi-ir A. Tome, Solicitor for the Dobtor, Bhottlaod-sireot, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 187G.' and the statutory amendment' thereof, and of tho Bank ruptcy of Wit.LUMUivifN, of Onehupfja, in the provincial District of Auokland, in the Colony of New Zoiland, Milk man, a Debtor. It in hereby notified that at a Firat Mooting of the Credi'ors of tho aborenamed William Given, held in the Buildines of tho Supremo Court at Auckland, thla day, at tho hour of eleven o'clock in tho forenoon, Thomas Alac irarlana, of Auckland, Certittcated Accountant In Bankruptcy, whs elected Ci editors' Trustee of the property of tho saia William Given; and that the said 'Xhomas Macffarlano has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, hia aoceptanco of the Bald trusteeship. Uatod at Auokland this 28:h day of January, 1881. G. \V. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ± ZKAItAND, NORTHHUN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "' The Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876," and tho amendments thereof, and of tho Bankruptcy of kudolph Phohi., of the City of AucKland, in New Zealand, Publican, a Debtor. This is to notify that Rudolph Prohl, of tho City of Auckland, in tue Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colonj of Now Zealand, Publi- ' oan, lisa this day filed a Statement ttiat he is unable to meet his Kngagements with his Cre ditors; the first meeting of creditors to beheld at the Supreme Court-houae Buildings, Auck land, on Monday, the seventh day of February, 1881, at tho hour of eleven o'clock in the fore noon. Dated this 28th day of January, ISBI. G, W. HASI.EY, Deputy Registrar. Wiliiam Thorne, 81, Queen-street, Bankiupt's Solicitor. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN TK« SUPREME COURT OP NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In tho matter of the •' Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and its amendments, and of a lieed of Arrangement idated the i twentieth day ot January, one thousand eiiiht hundrea and eighty one, marie between WILLIAM THOMAS JAMES BBLuof Auckland, Merchant, now or lately carrying on business under the Bcyie or firm of " RYAN, BELL,, & 00.,'; of tin first part; Arthur Heather Merchant, Alfred Kdward Isaacs, Merchant, and John Mow bray, Kstato and Commission Agent,a'lof Auckland, Creditors of the stud William 'Ihomas Jamts Ball, and in such Deed called •' the said Trußteeß," of the second part; and all tho Creditor of the said W illlam Thomas James Bell of the third part. Nbtlco is hereby given that the Deed of Arrangement abovo referred to has this day been filed in the Supreme Court of Now Zea land, at Auckland, under the provisions of the said Acts; I,and that a meeting of the Creditors of tho said William Thomas James Bell is hereby convened for the purpose of assenting to tho said Deed: and that such meeting wU be held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of TUESDAY, the 15th day of Jfebrmry next, at the office of the underdignrd. South British Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. Dated tho 27th day of January, 1831. WILLIAM COLKMAN, Solioltor for the said Trustees,



Waptorf. WANTED KN U W n—i no lirand V T Now Year Advertisement of Toys, lira psry, Boots, &c, &c, will bo found in the !th oolumn, 4th page—W. H. Dampier. ANTEDTTwo Kirst-class Barmaids. -Apply offlco of this paper. %17 ANTED, a, Lad to make himself W Kcneraly useful.-Ponnonby Chih nnt«l. ANTED to Kent, a small iSJaeK: smith's Shop.—Address "A.W.H," Star Office. WaNTeD, a good Geueral Servant; references required.-Apply Cosmopoli tan Hotel. I ANTED, by a young gentleman, Board and Kenldence.—Addreßa, ttating terms, R.F.d., Star Office. : ANTED to Sell, about 30 young Fowls.—Apply to Cox, Commercial Road, Great North Koad. VTtTA~NTED. a good General Servant; V T references required.—Mrs Sloman, top of Grafton Koad. J WANTED, a good Cook aad Laundress. —Apply to Mra S. Morrin, Dashper. Remuera. . W ANTKD, a Body-marker for Spring Cart Work.—Apply Cousins and Atkin, Coach-buiiderß, Hlliott-streot I WANTED, a Boy to milk and attend togardou.—M. T. Clayton, St. George's Bay Koad, Pardoll, WANTED, the Ladies to impress oil the minds (if thoao they love that, D impier's Shop will keep Open tilt half-past 10 •'o-Ninht, but will Close entirely Tomorrow (Regatta Par). \*/"ANTH.D, a Governess for the Wai- W kato. -Apply, on Monday and Tuesday, to Mrs It. Udy, Kden Grove, Mount Kden. WAN"'FeiTtO~SELL, Fat Dncks and Fowls.—Apply last house, foot of Union- Btreot. WANTED, a Situation as Cook or Pantry Man. - Address, K.T.F., this onice. !, WANTED, a General Servant; one who understands plain cooking.—Britomart Hotel. CuHtoin-houso-stroot. WANTED, a-First Class Barmaid for Upstairs Bar; must have good re forences.—Apply at Groyhound Hotel, Queen struct. WANTED to Charter Immediately, Vessel to carry from 100 to 200 OOOfeet of baulk timber from Wbangaroa to Wellington,— C. J. Hutchlnson. WANTED, by a Married Man. Manage ment of a Store; understands Baking,— Address " W. J.P.," ofilco of this iiaper. W ANTKD, to Buy One or Two Medium Sized Tart Horses : must bo guaranteed thoroughly Staunch.—Apply to Mr VVellu, Groy street. WANTED, a good Housemaid or Gonoral Servant for flrst-olass Hotel at Wuikato.—Apuly Kdwurd Lewie, Cuatom-houae- Btrect. WANTED, a Single Man to takecharye of a Pair of Horses.—Apply to Michael McCormlck, College-street, Ponsonby. ANTED, a good 'CoolT for übout 12 hands.—Apply to Gale and Clark. Whangapoiw, or New Zealand Timber Company I Limited), Auckland. AN TED, to "llent Cottage oflTve Kooms.—Address, stating particulars, to H. rinyion, Hidings'Bonrding UniiHi-. WAnTKU, Excursionists to Visit the Toa and Fruit Gardens at Bay View House, Northeote. WANTED, a Good General Servant, for Walkatp.-Apply to Mrs Clarke, Provincial Hole], Princes-street, botweon lv and II o'clock to-morrow. WANTED, three respectable Men as Boarders. £1 per week, washing In cluded,—Mrs Ford, top Grey-street, next to Mi- Tindal, Dontiat. WANTED (immediately), a strong, middle-agod Woman an General Servant for tho Buy of Islands.—Apply to Mrs Henry Gilflllan. Bnrondt-atroot. ~\\? ANTeUkNOWN, that I have now a VI constant Eupply of Good Table Pota toes (drown from Oamaru sned) at Lowest Market Pricoa, deliverod anywhere in Town or Suburbs.—Thomas Stcadman, Auckland Heed L)op6t. WANTED, a Young Man accustomed to lioraoa; must be a Rood rider; prefir once givon to ono with a knowledge of race horaes — Josonh Banks, Meadow Bank Kotin January 26 1831. WANTED, to Let an old established Horse-shoeing Forge, with Tools.—For particulars apply to a. Mackie, Royal Standard Carnage ai.d Spring Factory, Uurhatn-street West. WANTED, to Let or Lease a New Four roome'i Hou<e, North Shore ; room underneath will be fitted up to suit incoming tenant. Large garden, 1200 gallon tank, use of woll; healthy situation. WANTED, the Public to Select from a Largo Stock of Meat. Mutton, 2Jd; Hoaat Borf, Jd; Boiling Beef. 3d; Corned Reef, Jd; Sausages, 4d; German fausage. 6d; Lard, s<i: Comoti Pork and Pigs' Cheek*.—Geo. Ilulnie, Butcher, Quoen-street. WANTED, Buyers for about 4 tons of ijo'id sound Corned Boot; over 501ns. 2}d per Ib. or 25s per kog (guaranteed.)—G. Hulme, Queon-BtreoU WANTED,. Situation on Kami by re spoctablo Married Counlo ; man able to tiko entiro management, wifo Rood house keepor a«d dairy woman; bost referances.—E. Honry's Hogistry, Shortlaud-strcet. AN TED.—A Traveller on commission for a Southern Ural in Auckland and Suburbs is opon to receive ono or two other dommißSlonß.—Address, "A.C.X.." Post-office, Nowmarkct. WANTED, by a middle-aged Man of quiet habits, a Situation as Book fceopor (single or double entry), or aB General Uloric; is a good accountant, and able to cor respond in French and German ; was serving Df late over two years la an Auckland wine and jplrit import business, — Address, "J.U.E., H.VENIVO Star Uflloo. ANTED to Sell, 164 Acres Good Clear Land, with frontago totworoads. &nd a etrcani of wat°r available, Parish of Wainnl, County Waltemata (adjoining Scott's [arm), at 12s 01 per acre.—Apply to J. Mason, ibovo Soppott'a Grain Store, Queen-street. ANTub, Orders for Trousers to measure, 13s 6d ; Trousers and Ve>t, 253; Suit, 555. Marvellous value at Phillips's Mart, 170. Queon-street. W"ANI'ED~KNOWN, that you can Dresj well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan, fee advertise ment on front page. AN TJCD to Sell 100 dozen Dent's 2-bntton Best Kid Gloveß, assorted sizes, warranted to wear well, at 2» (3d per pair, worth Is • new line lie t's Black Kid Gloveß. 3j pair; it W. Kyre'a Kid Glove Depot. Victoria-Btreet. Wa.N TED, by a Respectable Young Man, ago 22, situation in a Store, either Town or Country. Experience in Grocery and Baking; can ride or drive; nasa knowledge of carpentering, wood-work, &c—Address W.E.L. Star Ofllce. W ""ANTED KNOWN.-From9a.rn. to c p.m. daily, am) until 10 p.m. on Satur day, tho original, inimitable, and most bri liant Illumination in Auckland, is to be seen at C. W. Goodßon's, 111, Oueen-street, the acoredited Novelty Depflt. Trade motto: "£ma)l profits and quick returns," or, "A nimble til ponce better than a clow shillirg."—All goods are marked in plain figures.—London Office, 53, St. Mary Axe. _ WANTED.-A»k for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tins; and sea you got them, Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Fort-Btraet.—H. Waite. Wholesalo Tinsmith. W~CNTED KNOWN.—The cheapest place in Town to obtain a Metallic or Bristle Hair BKUSH-Tooth. Nail. Cloth. Hat, Shoo. Plato, Decanter, House, Banister, Carpet, Scrub, Dust. Horse. Dandy, Water, Spoke, or Metallic cino. or P«int BRUSH-Dressing, Pocket. Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, is at Cha*. Goodson's. 111, Queen stceet. WANTED K.NUWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kami and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house.street West, opposite end ot Hobson-street. N.B,—The increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED Known, that J. Morrison, Asphalter. has Removed to bis New Yard, Custom-house-street West, butween Hob- Bon and Nelson-Btreets. Asphalting attended to on the shortest notice. Aloo, a Large Stock of Firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and retail. ANTED KNOWN".— Valentines ! —Valentines in Kngla^d now assumo the form of Uf-efal Gifts. To meotthisTdomand C. W. uoodson has imported a varied assort mens of beautiful Goods suited for Valentine Presentations. They are diiplnyed in the Valentine Show-room, where 5,555 New One 3 from Id to 5s each are arranged for inspection. They comprise the Latest Novelties in London, and are marvellously cheap. Karly purchasers ■will secure the choicest ones, and they will be savod tho dißappoin'ment experienced by many who came too late for Xmas Cards and found the best gone.—Call early at 111, Qneen.Btreet. W~~A NTEiTKN"OWN.- At~G. W. Goodson'a Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire: Envelopes, 2d per pacKet: a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25 j Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fancy Note Paper, wiih Court Envelopes to match, Is per quire and packet: ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, in all borders, Od per quire; Court Knvelones, 6d: Foreign Note, Is Gd per 5 quires; Bnvelopes to match, 3d for 25; Ruled Foolscap and Letter Paper, 9d; Blotting Paper, Is 6d per quire. Pass and Account, Exercise and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writing Desks, Despatch Cases, Envelope Cases and Blottors in great variety; Ink, Id per bottle; Inkstands in variouß Btyles; Pen-wipers, a great novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stampß for paper or linen stamping, beautiful types, Is and 2s; The Climax Dater, with fixed dates for 10 years and business address, 30s; the Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7s 6d.—111, Qaeen-street, opposite Tonka's Mart. WANTED KNOWN, - A Splendid Assortment ot Watches juat received at C.W. Goodson's. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excellent time-Keepers, 255; Ladies' and Oents' Silver Geneva, >rom 30i; Key sni Koyieas Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French-American Clooks and Alarms, com prising : Kight-day and Keyleas French, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Peep o'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, &0., &0., from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handßome in appear ance. Clocks for the Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lery; Alluminium, Gold and Silver,pla.te'i, in Brooches and Sets, Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Neoklets, &o.; Elephant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers, from 4s 6d per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d : Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s 6d; Knives, from Is Gd; Butchers' Knivas, from 9d; Scis9ow. from Is; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s 6d; Gents' Longcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-! lington Sou'fs, Is 6d; Boys' Kton Collars, 6d Mozart Wrists, Id per pair; The Tom Thumb Printing Press, at 7s 6d; Great Novelties in Bull Dog Banks, &0.. &c. at Goodson's, \\\ Queen-street, opposite Tonks's Mart,



Wanted. ( \ XT ANTED, 'he Ladies to impress on Vv the minds of thoso they love that Dampier'a Shop will keep Open till balf-pa-t 10 To-Night, but will Close entirely To-morrow (Regatta Day). AfITKD KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sail all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, apokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and fc-hingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near Dock, at the lowest cosh paces. The timber, bsing under cover, is better 'than that purchased elsewhere. WANTED, Strangers and Travellers visiting Auckland will find the largest outfitting stock in the Colony to selact from at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING) FAOTORY. ThOU sands of Customers testify 10 the superior quality and fitting of the garments made by them. Auckland branch: Queen-street (oppo site Theatre Royal), and at Albert-street, Thames. toTn" t c d_ k n o w n. The Auckland Timber Company havo on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be sold an Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doorß, Sashes. Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. q hOLDSHIP. Manager. ANTED KNOWN.—All|LocalMan ufacturera are kindly requested to Call I at A. Moi.eoil- Now Znaland Local Industry Cash Store, City Mart, 123, Queen-Btreot (oppo- Bits T. & 8. Morrin, Ironmongers), in order that some arrangements nan bo made by which their Goods can be brought before the Pnbllc. Albo wanted, the Public to call an'l Inspect the Goods now for Sale, all prices being marked in ■ plain flfjuren on each article. Open every Saturday night till 9 p.m.. in order to give the public the opportunity of purchasing L or in specting any Goods they require. ANTED KNOWN. -31,000 Beautiful Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id each; TJandaomely-bound Hcrap Albums, at Is each • Japanese Scraps (the few remaining ones), reduced to Id each, Bxquifiite for ladies fancy work: round and oval Trays from Is each; Japanese Sunshades (the fashionable Stove ornament), 2s each; a Photographic Novelty. "The Man in Possession," Is Cd; Childrens Picture Cards and Books in great variety; I he Teachers' Oxford Bible, splendid type with valuable information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment or Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Cbinawaro at prices hith«rto unknown in Auckland at 111, Queen- Btre6t.-C. W. Goodson. a~~LADY, on leaving the country, wishes A to Sell a Pianoforte, seven and a-half octaves, double action (patent), rich tone, in wslnut case.-For address, apply at Star Offloe. . * Experienced fakmek "l- requires an Kngagement on a Farm or Station; would make himself useful. Wife can manage Dairy, and make up Butter for market —Apply to "Farmer," Star Office. A GENTLEMAN, who lias lunch and _r\_ dines in town, requires a comfortable Bedroom and Broakfast within ten minutes wa'.k of Queen-street. Would bo a permanent boarder and pay 15a per week. Hotel or pri vate lioubc, but no roosquitOH.—Apply by letter only, "Commercial," Star Office. T" "HE NATIONAL MUTUAL" Ll_'E .ASSOCIATION OF AUSTKALAPIA (LIMITED), invite apnlications for the appoint ment of Inspector of Agencies, and Special Agent for the Colony of New Zealand. Application!" should be sent in not later than the 15th February, 1881. Further particulars may bo obtained from Mr Thomft' Swain, Healdent Secretary, Temple Chambers, Fea therstonostreeet W«lline-ton. To Let. mO LliT, at Mount Eden, House of Four X Kooma.—Apply 7, Wyndham-street. 'JVfTivTl, Two Three and Four Kooraed X Houses in Middle street, Franklin Road, and Brown-street, Ponsonby.-Apply J. Wil liams, Tailor. Victoria-street. mo BE LET, a Six-roomed Cottage in I Churton Place, Parnell.-Apply to John Buohanßn. f hortland-street. _____ r_pO BE LET, a 10-roomed House in JL Bradford-street, Parnoll.—App.y to John Buchanan, ahortland-street. rjnun_ET7 Cottage of six rooms, five X milca from town ('busor rail), with garden, orchard, and 5 acres of land; 12s (id per week.— Address, "Cottage," Star Ofllce. fV\O LET, Lease, or for Sale, Farm of 31 I ocres, including 10 acres ready to plough, quantity o! ti tree suitable for firewood; House, Mable, &c. (new), near Devonport. If let, 12i 6d por week.—Apply this offic9. "VTORf II SHOKE.—To Let, a 7-roomed JJM Cottage with good garden on Cheltenham i Hoach ■ also, Furnißhed Houßes.—K. end R. Dudor. -NO-OIITHCOTE. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six large roomß, grounds beauti fully laid oat, and delightful view. It. HORNIiI, ghortland-strcet. _ror bale. fij>OK SALE, Berkshire Pigs, 21s each.— I I J^_W J _Cjir__a__d_Son3, Boat-buildere. FUtt SALE, a Good Milch Goat—Apply to T. B. H ill, Chemist, Queen-atreet. 17* OK SALE, now landing, 100 Iron > Tanks.—Henry Elliott. Queen-street SA ILIN G BOATa FOR SALE. •Shrimp,' Proa £35; 'Crab,' Price £20.— C. J. Hutchinson, Qneen-atreet. F^BESH MILK Bottled for Shippiuar or Picnic Parties, &c. preserved by refriger ation. Guaranteed to keep 7 days. Price, 6d per bottle.—Auckland Dairy. Hobson-street. HOUSB for Sale in Franklin Koad, containing 6 rooms, shower bath, work shop, and wash-house; gas in every room. The owner about to leave tho colony.—Apply oil the premise!, opposite the Chapel. F^OR SALE, Five Allotments, 33 x 105 ft., in Ruasell-street, Newton; Prioe for lot, £52 108.— O. William'on. Vulcan Lane. P~ OB SALE, at Mount Eden, about One Acre (front planted with pinn trees), Stable, cow-shed, and Fowl-house. Price, £120, —Apply Stab Office. InOR Immediate Sale, one of the best ■ Building Sites in Ponsonby, comprising over 5 acres; fenced and planted.—F. G. Ewington. , F~OK SALE, at Northcote, Villa Site, Lot 4. of Subdivision of Allotment 63, containing one acra. largo frontage to bay.—W. andj. Frater. SJ/'nOR SALE, at Whanjrarei, Shop and X" Dwelling, with 3 large pllotmontp, known as Christie's Store.—W. &J. Frater. Shortland street. liiOß SALE, a Small Business in the F Karangahape Road; capital required; about £50.—Further particulars, Mr J. Prince, Watohmaker Victoria-street East. OR~SALE7~corufortable Seven-roomed House; largo Allotment planted with fruit and ornamental tree 3: sea frontage, St. Marys Road, Ponsonby.-J, B Morpeth, No. 20, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR LKASE, the Premises in Lower Queon-street lately occupied by Griffiths and Co., cons sting of Shop. Cafe, and Bakery. Siitures, Furniture, and every requisite for carrying on a first-class business already on the premises.—Apply F. it.Compton, next door. i/iOrt sALE"Cheapl~Building Allotment P in Upper Queen-street, 33 feet frontage, at £2 per foot.-D. F. Kvans, Estate Agent, 71 Quaen-streßt. F~~ OR SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a well finishedlloubb and about aore garden, &c,; 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street; very aood position, &c—D. F. Kvans. EjiOK SALE or TO J^ET, 3J Acres of r good land, at Green Lane, opposite Pas toral Association's ground. A houae will ba built upon it if required.—Apply to Thod, Colebrook,_Builder, Nejwtonßoad. FOR~SALE, opposite corner to Messrs Swanson and Dickey in City Road, and immediately at the back- of the Girls' High School, a Comfortable Six-roomed Cottage, with bath-room, &c. Gas and water laid on. Every convenience for a small family. Terms easy.—W. L. Mitchell, 66, oneen-etreet. jr»T I\ to £I,OUU ju_wt on Building society o&.LU principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and loans negotiated. Sea List of Properties for Salo on 4th page—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment- JT^OR SALE, at Mount Eden, near Mount D Roskill Road, a new and well-finished House of 7 apartments, large cistern, new stable, buggy-house, cow-shot), &c, with 9 acres volcanic Und, subdivided and enclosed with stonewalls. A good investment. OnlyffioO,— D. F. Evans, astate Agent, 74, Qaeen-strett. RUFITABLE INVESTMENT. — For Sale, the Furniture, also the Interest in the Lease, and the Good-will of a BoardiDg House in one of the best situations in the city. It is a good paying concern, and under proper management would yield a first-rate inooine.— F. G. Jiwington. 11l O R SALE, F WOOD-STREKT, Ponsonby.—New and Well-finished House: G rooms, large wash- { house, well, tank, &c: on allotment 63 x 182, all in garden. Quince, apple, nectarine, and peach trees all in full bearing. D. P. KVANS, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street. U1 O R SALE. TEMPERANCE HOTEL, KAWA KAWA. There is a good business connection. Failing health is the reason for giving it up. This is a rare opportunity for a good Investment. Parti culars can be had by applyiDg to Mrs Butter worth, Milliner, Queen-street, or to G. and R. Johnson, Kuwa Kawa, jp O R SALE. 300 Acres of Land in the County of Marsaen, Parish of Mareretu, being Lots 141,142, and 143, boundod by two rivers, viz., Kikowhiti and Mangonui; also, 22 Acres situated in the Pariah of Wilcikie, Tauroaroa, Lot 102, in Mangapie. Also, a Freehold Allotment in Cook-street, Howiok, with a 9-rOom House, possessing every convenience, erected thereon, bounded by Drake-street; fine sea view; healthy locality.— Apply for address this office. Boara ana Kesidence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.-Com for table Board and Residence may ba had at Mrs Johnson's, Peafleld, Kamo, Whangarei. quarter of an hoar's walk from tho Sodawater Spiings. ri OVERJNOR BKOWiSE HOTEL \_T HOB3ON-STREET t, Board and Lodging. 20s por week I ftlnele mom) _28a



Public Notices. j YJTT ELLINGTON CUP. Tho List being nearly full. Subscribers are respectfully requested to pay up their .-hares on or before MONDAY, 31at instant. Those re maining unpaid after that date will be con sidered as abandoned. THEODORE BROWN. 19, Grey-street. A UCKIiABU KAIL WAYS. I WAIKOMITI BRANCH. On SATURDAY Morning, January 29th, the Trains leaving Auckland ut G.Jo, will lun to Henderson same as on Tuesdays and Fridays. A. V, MACDONaLD. District Managor. 'IeBI»> Rkga tt a da y- The fast and favourite steam packet 'CITY OF CORK,' Capt, W. Sommerville, Will Cruise in the Harbour TO-MORROW during tho Regatta, Riving paasenuers an excellent opportunity to witness the sailing Matches and Boat Kaces. she leaves the Wharf at 11 o'clock, and every succeeding two hours. Fares—ls Each Tbip. Refreshments on board. "V" 0 T ICE. TDEGATTA T\AY!! AY U The Auckland and North Shore Ferry Co.'d 'TAKAPUNA,' 'TAINUI,' & 'TK AROHA,' Will Run to H OE T Hi 3 HOIt Xl Every 20 llinuies. WoODSIDiS SERVICE. Tho p.a. 'DAVfINPOKI" will run continu ously during tha day. A.S.N. FICRRY CO., Agents. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. jri. Tho Trustees are prepared to advanco Money on Freehold Securities in Suras of £50 and up wards. Mortgagees cud be redeemed by qumterly instalments. Applications for loans to bo sent in by TUESDAY, the Ist February, 1881. R. CAMERON, Manager. Auckland, 21st January, 1881. JjiINEST PE4.CHES iv Auckland, from T1 Mr cherley's Island, Waikato, at Pullenga, Queen-street. TONIC SOL-FA INTERMEDIATE CLASS, Edinburgh-street, Newton.- Hecond Quarfr commences February Ist. All Mr Blomfleld's old pupils are invited to join. Terms, 5a per quarter. iyr o t i c c of removal. P. Herapath, Architect, begs to intimate to hia patrons and the public generelly, that he hag removed to more commodious Offices, over the Colonial Bank, Queen-street. /BOUNTY OF COROMANDEL. PUBLIC NOTICE. The Valuation List for the yea. 1881-2 is now Open for Inspection at the office of the Goto mandel County Council, Court-house, Coro mandel. A copy for the Mercury bay Riding may be seen at the fctore of Mr Tnomas Carina, Mercury ..ay. All objections thereto must be left at the Court-house, Coromandel, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessmout Court; and a copy of every such objection must be lett at the ofllce of the County Council, Coro mandel, not less than seven nays before the next Bitting of the said Courr. J. H. HARRISON, County Cierk. Coromandol ,15th January, 1881 PIHUKCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL. TUITION. The Rev. W. Lambert. B.A. (Honor man in Classics and Ethics, and Kirst-olass man at Degree Examination), ■Jrinity College, Uub n, will Open an Evening Preparation i.'laas for Pupils of the above, at the School-house, Far nell. The classes commence »t 7 p.m. Terms : Ole guinea a quarter. Arrangements made for receiving pupi 8 who do not attend ttie Grammar School. HJSAP MILLINEBYI CHEAP AaILLINERY ! MRS MACKRILt, MILLINKRY, DKIfSS, AND MANTLE MAKER, Next to Post Office, Nowton. Dressmakimr done on the premises. Kilting done by Machinery. Ladies' and Childreu's Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latost Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is; untrimmed, from 9d. Note the address :—Next to Post Office, New ton. WATERLOO QUADRANT.-Estab lishment for Young Ladies, conducted by Mrs Norman. Tho First Quarter of the year will commence on Monday, January 31st. TVfR J. GARDENER, Fruiterer, begs -LtJL to inform the Public that ho has no longer any connection with tho shop next to Mr Philips, Baker, Karangahape tioad, New ton, and in future all his business will be con ducted at the Old Shop, next to Slimpsou's, Butcher, Karangahape Koad, Newton. WC. DENNES gives notice that all . Partieß three months behind with accounts will be sued and lose their macm'Lcs unless they pay up at once.—Dep6t, Wueen-strect mHE AUCKLAND CRATED WATER jl company, Corner of Wellkslky and Albkrt-streetb. Manager: Mk. Geo. Glbdhill. WHOLESALE ONLY. The above Company, in commencing business, beg to intimate that it is their intention to Manu facture a Kirst-class Article at the lowest pos bibue prick, and being in possession of Appli ances which no other fl.min the trade possess, I they can, with confidence defy competition, as the following prices will pro»e: - I Prices from and after February 1,1831. & B. d. Ice (in large quantities, per agreement), perlb. _ .. ..003 iErated Waters, Lemonade, Sodawatsr, Ginger-ale, GiogerWeer, Raspberry ade. Tonic Water, at per dozen ..013 Lemon Cordial, Peppermint do., Clovo do., Raspberry uo., at per doien .. 015 0 GingerWine.perdozen 14 0 Ginger Wine (in bulk), per gallon .. 010 6 Quinine Wine, per dozen 2 0 0 Lime-juice Cordial, per dozen .. .. 018 0 Sarsaparilla, per dozen 1 10 0 Stoughton Bitters, per dozen .. ..140 Orange Bitter?, per dozen 116 0 Twenty per cent, discount will ba allowed off the above prices for cash, or it the account is paid on or before the 15th day of each month. If accounts are not paid before that date, the full amount will be charged. Country customers will be supplied at tho above prices, but all pacaing cases and bottles will be charged for, and a reasonable allowance will be made for cases when returned, accord ing to their conriition. Bottles and stoppers when returned will be allowed for at market prices, Particular care will be taken in pecking goods. Customers are particularly requested to advise the return of empty bottles, by post oard or other wise, as cases frequently disappear in a moat mysterious manker from the Auckland wharf. All bottles not returned will be charged fjr at market prices. OIANOS ! PIANOS I PIANOS ! PIANOS BY Br.nsmead, Ktrkman, Hopkinson, Trauman' Ranckr, and Colani, In Rosewooa, Walnut, and Ebonised Cares. SOLD AT LOWEST PRICKS FOR CASH, Or on the Most Liberal DEFERRED PAYMENT SYSTEM. J. J. M I L N E R & CO., Auckland Music Warehouse, Corner of Vnlcan Lano and Queen-street. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask. Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. & H. Cookers, C 7, Quoen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES~hTl^the7, Hair Seating, or American Clotb, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Qneen-Btreet. TRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, X m great variety, on sale at T. &H. Oooke's furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. j B~ EDROOM FURNITURE in Choice j Mottled Kauri, on salo, at T. & H. Cooke's, Furniture Warehouse. 61, Queen-street. SPRING MATTRASSKS, Hair, Wool. Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrassea, on gale at T. & H. Oooke's, 67, Queen-street. AUSTRIAN BENTVVOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cano Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67,, Queen-street. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Carpet?, Linoleum. Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H, Oooke's,. 67. Queen-street. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers o| Furniture at T, & H. Cooke'a 67, Queen-street,



Public Notices. ■■iy 0 T I C V. The undersigned Drapers Will te'P the! Establishments Open TO-MORROW (Frida/I HVKNING, and Closs entirely on SATURDAY, the 29th instant (Begatta Day) :— W. Kattray A. Llnabary & Co. Garllck & Cranwell Mtlno & Choycc K. K. Sholders Ired. Hannkcn (pro. J. Fred. J. Somerfleld Bmlth) Hallenstein Bros. & Co. Rushbrook & Bridgman (ocr J. Fitzsimons) T. McMaster. SATURDAY HOLIDAY. On account of the inconvenience to the Publio of a Saturday Holiday, we will remain Open on the 29th instant as usual. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., Hobson-street. I HEREBY give notice that I will Not be Reiponisible lor any Deb's contracted by Mrs F. McKenna from this date. January 26,1881. F. McKENNA. CHALLENGE. I hereby Challenge A. Harper to Walk a Match, Distance Two MllefN f°s,2JaMU?b Whau. Jonuary 28,1881. "fiwT OULLIMORB, Pianoforte . Tuner, &c, Kady's Music Warehouse, next to Cunning's, opposite Bank of New Zea land. Pianofortes Selected and Guarantied, ACADEMY, Hobson-street. V^ is now open. Terms: Senior Diyison, £1 la quarterly in advance: Junior Ciass and Nigh-school, Is weekly in advance.—Charles B. Andrew.. "fcJEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS Just Opened Up, at 11. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NKVV TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of Hngland, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures Ot Scotch Tweeds. NICW TWKKDB AND COATINGS I A Largo Variety of French and Herman Tweed*. NKW TWKKDS AP.D COATI-G8 1 Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. Nkw Tweeds and Coatings 1 Suoorior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings ! West of Kngland Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPENED OUT, H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant tailor and Habitsiakek OPPOSITE THE Sourn Bun mi Insurancb Buildings, ghortland-street. Auckland. N B.—A Large Variety in Fancy VestinßS lor Summer wear. Special Obseryanns: All work wunanted Uand-Made only. LADIES ! If the Tea you are Buying does not suit you, please try mine. I have a capital" Broken and * lavoury Tea." at Is 8d; my "Tea Extraordinary,"at 2s, iB whatlßtyle it; my "Family Mixture," at 2s 6d. is a real household consoler; while my " Very Rich Deep Hrown Tea," at 3j, embodies some of tho flneit fibops or tha Beasoo. Tho above hre all FIRST CROP TKAS. and Cannot be surpassed at tho prices. 450 boxes Choicest First Crop Tea; 250 half-chests, ditto, own importation, and for any of which Small Dealers will be LIBERALLY; dealt with.-FRB.D. WHITEHKAD, India and China Tea Warehouse, Victoria-stroot. . TERMS-CASH. JCTENCING! FENCING! FENCING! Icaudoal kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: BtistHobarton Pailinn Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Post? and Rails, OEd Ka-.ri Palings, 455; Puriri Poßts, ana Hobsrton Kails, 445; do Kauri, 345; Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2Ss; Puriri Poste, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kin.'B equally cheap. Tho materials and work of the best description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for Bale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on sround, SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street.Tj CHINA GLASS AND EARTHEN WAHE. CLEARING-OUT SALE. G. BROWNING Having purchased tho Business lately carried on by J. B Francis is now SKLLING OFF the Well-assorted Stock at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and must be so to make room for new shipments. Wholesale and Retail. G. BROWNING, 225, QUBEN-STRKET.iI Municipal Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. " Libraries Act, 1869." Notice ishereby given that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland to make ana levy a Rate of One Half-penny in tho Pound upon all assessable Property within the said City, under and in pursuance of the above Act, on and pay able from the 11th day of February, 1881. The Kate-book is open for inspection. P. A, PHILLIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, January 27,1881. Tenders. V"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NELSON ORE'S MOUTH RAILWAY. BELLGROVE CONTRACT (PERMANENT WAY), AND BKLL6ROVB CONTRACT (STATION. -.' BUILDINGS). Separate Written Tenders will be received Rt this Office nntll Noon ot SATURDAY. Sth Feb ruary, 1881, for the above-mentioned Contraots. They are to be marked on tho outside " Tender for Beligtove Contract Permanent Way," or "Bellgrovo Contract Station Buildings." as tho cane may be. and addressed to ihe Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly marked and addressed, will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office by soon o( the abo ve-mentioned date, prodded that Written Tenders in due form are lodged, at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. Drawings, Specifications, and general conditions may De cen at this Office, and at the Public Worka Offices, Auckland, N elson, Blenheim, Wellington, and Ohristchurcb, on and after MONDAY, January 10th 1881. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command, W. N. BLAIR, TTngineer in Charge, M.L Publio Works Office. Dunedin, January 6th. 1881. T\f AIKOMITI WEST COAST ROAD, Tenders for Contract No. 2. will be received ' ud to Noon on THURSDAY. 3rd Feb., at my office. 74. Queen-street, where also Plans and Specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN. 0.X., : , Engineer to the Board. ■pEMUERA HIGHWAY BOARD. X\i Tenders for Improving Main Road; Footpath in Grammar Hchcol Road; and WideningStono Culvert near Qrakei Springs, will be receivedat Mr Dinnison's Office, Newmarket, bbfore 12 noon of MONDAY, 31st January, where Plans and Specifications may be seen. JAMES BABER, C.K. 25th January, 18S1. m O B U I L D E R' S. Tenders will be received until noon ot MONDAY, January 31st, for the Krection and Completion of a small Villa at Devonport, North Shore. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon of SATURDAY, the sth of February, for the Erection of a Two Story building at Cambridge Plane, &c, at our offices. EDWARD MAHONffiY & SON, Architects. mo BUILDERS, Tenders will be received up to Noon on TUES DAY, Ist February, for the Erection of a Tower and Spire to St. Mark's Church, Kemuera. Plans, &c , at our offices. EDWARD MAHONKY & EON, Arohiteetv mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, tha 12th February, for the Erec tion and Completion of a Masonic Hall in Princes-street. WILLIAM H. SKINNER, Vulcan Lane* Auctions. B. TONKS.] LB- 0. CARB, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, On Acconnt of Whom it May Canceru, SALMON ! SALMON! B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Tuesday, February 1, at elevoa o'clock, 25 CASES ISALKON. Allmore or less damaged. TUJESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. WHITING 1 WHITING I B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Tuesday, the Jut instantf, at 11 o'clock. g 5 barrei.3 Whiting. Ex' Margaret GalbraitbV (Continued on Fourth Page).