"fr^c- be of an urgent nature, and !0C vino-immediate attention."—Mr Mase '^seconded. Tho amendment was fi lived by the casting vote of the Chair •** and so also was Mr Stone's motion. ■°f-R,_TiiS OF Sllll'S.-It was resolved, on BSon ol Captain McKenzie, that all ' water berths at the Queen-street and i>eVmv wharves be numbered, and that a H i (-signals be supplied to tbe wharfinger -* »_, miruosc of signalling steamers and '»!£ vessels to their berths.—This was

TELEGRAMS.

.rf-OUK OWN COUKKSPOSDENT).

NA.PiER, this day. SCHOOL BURNED.

«j school building at Kaikora was jy destroyed by hie last night. It is „ed for £100 in the South British. The tis divided between lourtecn offices Liaa the Napier Insurance Association, jicli nns taken over all Boaul schools m is district. , The Custom's duties last month amounted ii £2,870. ____________

[PER TRESS AGENCV'.j

WELLINGTON, this day. WELLINGTON COLLBGE-A CURIOUS PROCEEDING. Considerable stirpriseand much unfavour ite comment has been excited by dis closure of the fact that the Wellington College governors, being unable to obtain money elsewhere, have actually borrowed £500 at 8 per cent, from tho newly ap pointed principal for repairs, improvements, J| & to the College. Ihs institution has | , \mcr been noted for chronic mendicency in i ■ Llation to the Governors, but raising loans ;L_ a master is a new development. The j L t _ have pledged to give him a mortgage over tbe property if possible. THE APPEAL COURT- Ar2uments in tho cases before the Appeal fiourt have been finished, and the Court Jajourned until Friday, when judgments •ill be given. .The delegates of County Councils met this morning. Mr Hutchiuson, Mayor of ,y c ]lJ_ntßD, was elected Chairman, and Mr p a _ e City Treasurer, appointed Secretary, i It? i Conference then adjourned- until ,l A^' AN EXPLOSION. I At Gears'; hoiliug-down establishment, ■ Petone, yesterday, the top of one of the j „(. re-lillfid wit-moat, blew oil', destroy- I iou the roof of the building. The occur i renceis'-Rributed to the sudden contact of -team with cold iron. No person was I injured,*! . _ . I CHRISTCHURCII, this day. I *'•_{'Kirwan, yesterday, a woman named I .poller gave birth to triplets still boru.

DUNEDiN, this day. A man named Peter McCain is supposed __avebeim drowned on Saturday night _i„t crossing Molyneux at ftloa Flat. t O-edini_ht has been committed for trial |„ cheating at poker at Lawreuce. His iuai'el- contention was that no such face was known to law. He was over u'edi.

ARCHBISHOP STEINS, S.J.

i Jama lelter received to-day by the Vicar- I General, Very Rev. H. J. Fynes, from I iidibishop Sleins, from Sydney we have re- I jmed for publication the followiug : - i'T_ie_hus been no great change since my I lot letter, nor can I think of going to Europe this week. I am glad that I did ..'litlake tie San Francisco steamer—sucli i long jouruey would not" have been a good commencement. As soon as there is jie-tion of my leaving Sydney I shall let it *. leknown. Give my thanks to all who are j -sritable enough to pray for me."—lt will I „ cheering news to his "many well-wishers I tsbearthat His Grace's health is not worse, I and that hopes are still entertained of pro -1 (ttding to Europe.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

T_ ordiiiaiy meeting of the Auckland IPi_bvtery commenced at'lo a.m. to-day, udtras proceeding when we went to press, fiemembers present were : —Revs. Monro . lideiator), T. Macky, A. Carrick, D. I Jlmce, T. Norric, McCallum, 11. Somraer- S Tfflif J. Bmce, and Macnicol. I ieT.McKenzie Fraser, of Geclong, was _ Mrodnced by Kcv. D. Bruce, and on the |„ti_ of that gentlemen, was associated I ti_ the Presbytery, I Mrßruee presented a petition from the I iibitants of Epsom and Ellerslie praying 1 .mission services there be conducted by ■I k_lr Brown. Mr Monro took exception | (the petitioners not having consulted j _,L__e*|3 congregation in the matter. He ';' JKwed that the matter should be referred | tothesessions of the neighbouring congre ; ptiotis,' It was eventually agreed on di j tisiou-j,6 to 4 th.it the request should be

j granted;-'*.;• ; ~O h fMaiotion cf Mr Bruce, a committee I was appointed to promote the exteusion of I the church in the suburbs of the city.

j • The resignation of the Bey. P. H. Hay, ! «fT_ra;nga, was accepted. I The • Mowing motion, of wh'cb. notice \ : hid been given by Mr liunciman at the ;pretdons^"meeting, was then discussed:— ; "I_t tlie Presbytery instruct the ministers Ilittaime,bounds to endeavour to make j j-_)ler arrangements for the religious t-tructim on week days of the children Staging to their several congregations." I Paring the discussion Mr McCallum said , lecomMered the best educational system ;lu the national secular system of Scotland, riich admitted of one hour's Bible teaching jb: the morning, at which all those who ■ Wished iiaight be present. Several members ' | (_reed with these remarks, and the'motion :_) eventually carried. : * '•' Hie IJlorth Shore congregation reported '-' »J letfe ihat at a meeting held there it .■; jru decided to request that Mr McCallum jbe appointed to conduct services. The re ;j«—;.was granted, subject to. Mr '•< MtColhm's consent. That gentleman . I?*—Ho'conduct the services referred to. . , ;.I'wa3 announced that the Presbyterial ! natation to St. Andrew's would take place 'jl-evening at seven o'clock. ..Mr McCallum give notice of motion for mm meeting, "That the Presbytery con .j^tt the best way of overtaking the work IS visiting mariners in port, and also the 1 mates of the goal."

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

| May 31,1831. -jM of N.Z.- Buyers £22 10s; sellers, £22 fetioiiai-Bayers, 63s , W- Bank-sellers, IBs J*lis_ance—Sellers, 7-is ftaliuurance—Buyers. 51s ;; Mial-Buyers, 27s 6d . Ward-Buyers, 13s 6d ■', TO.' - ■ -' i ""ion Insurance—Buyers, 21s I BBSS1" Insurance-Sellers, lis I Sfflind Gas-Sellers £1015s I Wm Gas-Sellors, 31s _ jJMoa Sash and Door—Buyera,£slss; sellers,£C I n-'if-Ha-d Mercantile—Buyers, £5 103 1 mM Wands Coal-Sellers £10 IgKUUI Insurance—Sellers, 29s Pniala-Buyers, 27s 1 g__3 onlra-Sellers, 10s Cd • .jowen Crown-sellers, 13s '»es-SeUers, 3s 1 iMsl-ea-Sellers, 10s | ffiiiot Beauty-Buyers. 339 d ,7I«oPah-2s; sellers. 2s ; ' JO3EPH NEWMAN, 1.; - V , Ohairuian.

Jo .the Editor: Sir,—Regarding Female 'Wyment Act, I wish to. kiio" when '* ; ; ?N1 !s to be favoured with a call from "'pint Gamble, a3 some of its employers ;■; "**«: their hands work over time, which | JJms to be rectifier). -Yours, &c , One OF ■ -hsUte Hour Sufferers. 7 Jp Goldie, Inspector under the Do_ Act, * s« cases before the Court to-day, which :*| 8 settled by the defendants taking out Mm Mr Goldie intends to proceed \ W»st all defaulters, and no doubt the full ■ realty^wUl be enforced. ;':'; Aiaster of the Industrial Homo (Mr : I JWn) desires, to acknowledge with thanks 1 m P?ten loaves from Mr Kobley, of Grey- Cb'iß^ of breaa and cake from tbe I _._ , Fte'3 Methodist congregation in ';k J' Pettiest Rooking onair wr any class _ *(™l r r s.tl-at known as tho Austrian Bent I Sr_t_.ii ™ s,y lo °f furnittiro is well adapted '.'''. «H_ff.r,1inate- It Is light-looking and yet very '■■■■ <t_?«V. B 6oitablo for either sitting, dioing or ■ Sttiie."? 00?- Garlickand Cranwell were the ■" •«? hS, oduoe 5t to the Auckland publio. and ■'•• Wow *? 8 now a lar Ke assortment at lower •:,:' l*jij,,_ „an n w,hen flrst offered for sale just " -sk »^j V,xfor^ allQ- previous shipments in ''- Chalra i _■alnut Principally. Arm and Sine I "d f>iii^l! s,and OenW Rocking Chairs, Shop 9 «i™ 2*.i'<n'Chairs, Childreos'Table Chairs, *■** *_• «__, L_>„and Arm Chair.-, Settee.--, elo. i . Hous« Furniture and Can eta is '■ *OH_ __t» I_P- ot!-°-- New-comers especially P^lffl"18 City Hall Arcade. Residents lE,?'! t0 marry will be aided by con- I _?Kh Book Catalogue, and will find in our ~i a variety that will enable them to -■ ? n«j™nsa in a fow hours, and at the •*>»_■'fS ii Five per cent- discount is W»b_ _-'a„ oa8h payments on furnishing .the_ address-City Hall Arcade ' e"_;_^ ok---<i-eiarllok and Cranwell,

THE DETACHED SQUADRON.

It Will Positively Visit Auckland

We are glad to learn upon most reliable authority received per Arawata from Sydney, that the Detached Squadron in cluding the Bacchante with the sons of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on board,will positively visit Aucldaud. The Squadron is due here on the 23th of the present month and will remain at least five days, from hciice they go to Fiji. Now that definite information is to hand His Worship the Mayor, will we doubt not, initiate steps to give the distinguished visitors a suitable reception.

The following extract from the "Sydney News," with reference to the young princes, will interest our readers :—H.R.H. Prince Albeit Victor Christian Edward of Wales was bnrn on the Sth January, 1864, and H.R.H. Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert of Wales,on thcSrd June, 18G5. The former was therefore 17 years of age in January hut, and the latter will be 1G this month. It is iutended that Prince George only shall be a sailor, but the choice of the navy as a practical tiaiuing school for both piinces has given great satisfaction. Prince Albert Victor is prevented from adopting the navy as a profession owing to his cons titutional position as eldest sou of tho heir apparent to the throne. The princes re ceived some preliminary education iv the training ship Britannia, and then joined the Bacchante as cadets. Dur ing their first voyage to the West ludies they wore promoted to the position of mid shipmen, and they still occupy that rank in the same vessel. In their cruise with the squadron they have mixed a good deal with ollicers of all the vessels, with whom they I seem to be highly popular. They Intve to perform their share of tho actual duties of the ship. They also receive rifle aud cutlass drill; and iustructisu iv navigation, steam and seam.auship. They have to mess with the midshipmen and cadets in the gun-room and according to report their birth aud station has not protected them from practi cal jokes and the customary horse play. Prince Albeit is repieseiited a3 a quiet pleasant and unassuming young gentleman, ami his younger brother, Prince George, as a more vivacious youth ; and both as pupils with keen apprehension.

FOUNDERING OF THE POLICEMAN.

THE CAPTAIN'S STATEMENT,

Captain Champion and the crew of the Policeman arrived in town by the schooner Medcsi'a from Awautti last evening, and we are thereby-placed in possession of full particulars regarding the passage of that vessel from this port, and her ultimate fate. Our telegrams regarding the loss of the vessel did hot furnish any minute particulars, aud we therefore place a full uud correct account of ..the catiistropho before our readers. Captain Champion's statement is as follows :—

Wc left Auckland ou the 18th inst., in ballast, bound for Hokianga, nt which port it was intended to ship a cargo of timber and proceed to Noumea. The crew of the schooner consisted of seven persons besides myself. A. strong south-westerly breeze carried us to tho East Cape, which was reached on the 20th. Shortly after passing the East Cape, I discovered that the vessel was

MAKING MORE WATER THAN USUAL, but no one was alarmed at the circumstance, as she had on previous occasions opened a little, subsequently closing np again. The wind being adverse, I deemed it advisable to anchor in Spirit Bay, between the North Cape aud Cape Maria Van Dieman. We lay there until four o'clock on Sunday morning, At-heu, as the water did not seem Ito be increasing, we set sail. The wiud was light, and I succeeded ia working the vessel down the coast, making stretches of about thirty miles oft'the land. The water was kept under easily, until about G o'clock on the same (Sunday) evening, when wo determined to stand off for the night, there being a heavy W.S. W. swell ou the coast. . . THE PUMP WOULD NOT SUCK. The mate tried the pump, but it would not suck. I was not satisfied with the state of the vessel and in order to discover the true position iv which we were placed went into the cabin. After listeniug for a few moments I became convinced that there was a great deal of water in the vessel, and without further delay ripped up the cabin floor where the ship's .-ttores were stowed. There was about a foot of water, which fact I called Mr Brown, a passenger, to witness. I immediately gave orders that all hands be called, and had the top-gallant sail stowed, with the object of easing the veisel, Some of the men were then started to pump, while others baled with buckets aft, to try and free her. The passengers also assisted. At 9.30 p.m., they succeeded in getting a rolling sack from the pumps, and the men were divided into two watches. I DETERMINED TO FETCH AIHATARA. The weather was calm and the wind about east, that is blowing off the land. At daybreak on the following day (Mon day) the point bore about 20 miles distant. Unfortunately, however, the wind veered round to the S.E„ and a dead calm ensued, which, lasted until four o'clock. A strong breeze then sprang up, and I had hopes of getting in before dusk. Great was the dis appointment of all concerned, therefore, when before lialf-an-liour had passed, the wind died away again, leaving the vessel in a dead calm. ALL HANDS WERE QUITE EXHAUSTED. All bands were quite exhausted, and with the faint hope of securing communica tion with the shore, a signal ol distress was hoisted. There was nothing to indicate that tho signal had been observed^ end we had, therefore, to take precautions against the schooner driftin" on shore. At S p.m. the lead was dropped in 35 fathoms. There was a heavy roll from the South-west, audi deemed.it advisable to drop the kedj-e. The nearest land was 4 miles away, and I am certain ! that had we drifted oa shore the yes-el would have been smashed to pieces by the ! breakers and our lives sacrificed. At this time the wa'cr was increasing. Ailiapara was about eight miles distant. Renewed efforts were put forth to keep the water under, but the attempt proved fruitless and it stiU con tinued to rise. We did not give up, how ever, until wc were compelled to do so, by the spear of one of the pumps breaking. This was the crowning catastrophe of all. As it would have been useless to attempt to keep the water under by means of ono pump THE BOAT WAS GOT OUT.

Taking several of the crew with me I proceeded in the direction of Aibapara. I intended to procure the assi-tance of a blacksmith and have the pump repaired. On arriving there, how ever, 1 found it impossible to land owing to the surf. Mr J. W. Beid was en the beach, and in answer to my request that a black smith might-be found to mend the pump, informed me that there were no workmen of that class in the district. I then made further.inquiries as to what means Mr Keid had at hia disposal to assist in removing the men, and was offered tho use of two whale-boats. I accepted his kind offer, nnd the gentleman, after procuring native crews, went with mo to the assis tance of the remaining portion of my crew. I reached tho vessel at 10 o'clock, aud the two whaleboats about half-an-hour after wards. I found the ship in a sinking state, and saw that she could n*>t be kept afloat many hours longer. Provisiot-s and clothin" were placed in our boat, nnd all hands ordered off the ship, as I did not know at-what moment she might go down. The boats, with one exception, were then pulled on Bhore. I remained alongside the vessel with a boat's :crew, keeping about thirty yards off, until 11.30, when THE SCHOONER FOUNDERED. Thewater'wasperfectly calm and although I abandoned her for safety I did not antici pate that she would disappear so suddenly or within such a short space of time. She took a lurch and that was the last we saw of her, for she went down instantaneously, I believe the whole starboard side must have been burst out and that the deck parted from the side. The whole party reached the shore at 2 o'clock, and although regretting the loss of the vessel, fe't thank ful that " NO LIVES WERE LOST. Me«srs Keid and Bowman received the shipwrecked crew, and after fumahiDg them with asubtaiiti-1 meal, provided them with beds, and in every possible way minis tared to their comfort. On the following lay Ye made arrangements to proceed to Mo-BOTUI, but learning thatj the schooner Media was on the vA^JTVSf^SS. for Auckland, interviewed M Sobr■ sky Here again we were well dealt with, and of his kindness during the passage we cannot speak too highly. | He made tea, prepared beds, and placed the cabin at our disposal. The Medora. left Awanni on ; Friday, last,, but calm weather being : experienced - till Monday, we were un able to reach Auckland harbour before Uast evening. With reference to the

real cause of the foundering of the Police man, it is my opinion that during the last trip to Norfolk Island, when we met with a sevore hurricane, otic of tho butts must have been started. The copper may have kept it tight until the time when the vessel begau to make water, when _it had worn through. 'Although Captain Cham pion aud his crew wore never in any very real danger of losing their lives, they arc very thankful to he again on shore, and tender their hearty thanks to all who aided them iv their misfortune.

GREAT FIRE AT TAURANGA.

£30,000 Worth of Property Destroyed.

(IiY^TBLEGIiAI'ir, OWN CORItESPONDENT.)

TAURANGA, this day. Shortly after eight o'clock last night an alarm of lire wis raised and it was im mediately found that Mr Lee's store at the south end of the Strand was iv flames. The door was broken in, a chain of buckets established from the sea to the building, and an attempt made to extinguish the flames, but without success. A large body of flame soon enveloped the whole front of the building, making it impossible to do anything to chock the progress of the flames. The occupants of tho adjoining premises proceeded at once to remove goods, etc., but the lire spread so rapidly that but little could be saved,

Meuzie's hotel was the next large build ing to catch, and immediately afterwards the Bay of Plenty "Times'" office was in Haines.

Mr Wrigley'a new store, adjoining this building, although divided by a strong brick wall,,was soon one burning mass, ami the whole block with the exception ot stables aud a gniin store were completely gutted. Some handsome buildings on the opposite side of Harrington-street, occupied by Mr It. C. Jordan, a building belonging to Mr Chadwick, and the Mechanics' Insti tute were also destroyed, tho heat being so intense that no effort could be made to save them.

Among the other places destroyed are Mr Rhode's store and hoot-shop,Mr McKinney's boarding-house, Mr Fieldiug's shop, Messrs Bottubr and' Ellis' boot-shops, and Mr Burrow's! stationery dopot. Also several small dwelling houses. Tho Bay of Plenty " Times " have taken new offices in Spring-street, and will stop only one issue, publishing as usual on Saturday. '

A large number of natives were in town and rendered'great assistance, aiid to the promptness of Mr Asher Asher, the.Fire Inspector, may be attributed in a great measure the saviug of Mr Wrigley's grain store.

The origiu of the lire is not yet known, but it is supposed that a kerosene lamp was left lighted in the buiiding aud exploded or set lire to goods hanging above it. *- • ••-., <■', The insurances are not yet known. The loss is estimated at over thirty thousand pounds. i ,1 ;i Mr Thomas Wrigley, who was uniusurcd, loses £13,000. The fire raged all night being at its height about 9 p.m.

_BY TELECIIUriI. — PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

TAURANGA, this day,

A great lire occurred last night. It com menced at 8 o'clock in Mr Lee's shop on the Strand, and with a southerly breeze it spread both ways, and in two hours it had cleared the whole of the block of buildings between Hartington and Hamilton streets. When Menzies'hotel was all on lire theilames flew over to the other side of Harrington street and caught Mr Chadwick's shop, and from there it swept Mr Jordan's large grain store, stacks of Hobart Town palings, and HMechanics' Institute. The Govern ment buildings had a narrow escape, as they were enveloped in sparks, and burning material, The coals were set on lire in the shed.

The buildings burnt down are Rhodes, McKinney's, Mrs Fieldiug's, Conar's, Lees', Ellis', Burras's premises, Menzie's Hotel, Bay of Plenty Times, Wriglcy'j.Chadwicks', Jordan's and Mechanic's Institute. Total loss'about £30,000, of which very little is insured.

No Fire Brigade or hand pumps Were available.

Tbe Maoris who are in great force here worked splendidly in, trying to save all the goods.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

TAURANGA, this day.

The lire Is supposed to have originated at Mr Lee's store, Strand, about eight o'clock p.m. Tho following and adjoining houses successively were completely destroyed be fore 11 o'clock p.m :—Lett rf Lee's: Mr Carter, bookseller; Ellis, shoemaker; the Taiuanga Hotel, proprietor Mr Menzics, owner Mr Chadwiek. Then up Hariogton street first came the "Times" otfice, a>.d next Mr Thos. Wriglcy's beautiful new store, and dwelling-house. Three walls of Mr Wriglcy's buildings were of brick and the roof corrugated iron, but nothing could withstand the flames. Opposite the " Bay of Plenty Times,'! Mr It. C. Jordan's stores and offices caught fire, either from the embers blown about by the stormy wind blowing North by East or from-the intense heat of opposite buildings, nnd in n:very short time all the buildings in that block were perfectly swept away. All the new stores lately "erected, and among the rest the poor old Mechanic's Institute in the ri"ht of Lee's, where the lire is supposed tanave commenced. The following stores and houses were destroyed -.—Mr Bonner, bootmaker, Mr Fielding, Mr McKiuney's boarding-house, Mr Ithodes, bootrhakerand general goods store ; Mr Rhodes being at the corner of Hamilton-stroet-tlie (fire i turned up that street, aud dostroyed some houses by Mr G. Dquglas, of Motiti. Op posite Mr Rhode's corner of Hamilton-street were Moists Buth's store and bakery, but Ibv the continued exertions of tho people, land the free application of water, an un limited supply being close at hand, the | buildings were kept well-saturated until the lire spent itself. ! The Government Buildings had a narrow escape from the flying mass of embers, but some smart young fellows got a loug ladder and mounted tbe buildings in order to see that embers should not be allowed to rest on the roof. The roof being corragated iron helped to preserve the building. The several officials removed their goods from their various offices, but thank God the building CSCfIpS-li Dr. Ginder's house some four hundred yards from the fire caught fire at the back, but was at once extinguished by willing hands, also the old Victoria Hotel, nowan old identity, caught fire, but that was put out without delay. BURNING SPIRITS. ! Mr Wrigley's store was burning a long time, a large quantity of spirits being stored away in the cellars. The brick walls stood the heat well Until the wooden braces burned, and then the wall was seen to bend over gradually aud fall with a crash. The brick wall of tbe house was standing at 12 o'clock last night. ■ ■ When the spitits caught fire, the flames went as high as the walls of the house. Some things were saved from the various houses and stores, but from what I under stand no lives were lost. Whel her having a fire brigade would do any good is a question. _ Whether all the buildings were iusured it is not known. Providentially Mr Wrigley's grain store was saved by tbe free application of water. Mr Wrigley will bo a heavy loser, having on hand a large stock. His house was not yet completely finished, aud its ruin is to be much deplored. He is bearing his loss like a man. The Insurances. The exact losses of the Insurance Com panies were not town up till 2 p.m., but the following.list compiled at that hour will be found nearly correct:— COLONIAL. —The Colonial office bad risks on the property destroyed to the extent of £4 200, but they were fortunate in having no'"less than £3,000 of that amount re insured. Their loss will therefore only be about £1,200. The premises insured in the Colonial were the " Bay of Plenty Times" office, and the store recently occupied by Mr Jordan in Harrington-street, the Tau ranga Hotel, Menzies, and Messrs Burrows' and Lee's store on tbe Strand. NATIONAL.—The National office loses about £1000 net, consisting of Jordan's, £710; Lee's, £250; and Ellis's, £250. The total amount of their risk was £1,700, but a portiou of this was re-insured. North British. -This office has a re insurance of £900 from the Colonial. The agent was offered another lisk of £500 in the same block oulv; _wo or three days ago, but fortunately for,the Company he refused it as the premium offered wa3 too low, UNION.'—The Union office loses £625 nett. 'They had considerably more than tbl3 amount, bnt rS-fiisured the remainder. Standard.—The Standard has re-in surances of £450 from the Colonial and £200 from the Union. Norwich Union. —This office loses £250 1 on Burrow's store,

South British.—The South British has £500 on Lees' premises and £250 on Jordan's. The latter risk is a le-insutanco from another ollice.

Later.— A Complete List.

A meeting of managers aud agentß was held iv the office of the New Zealand Insurance Company. The following aro the amounts of insurance at the under mentioned offices :-New Zealand, £1,110; South British, £750; National, £1,000; Standard, £GSO; Colonial, £2,950; United, £325; Royal, £190; Union, £G25; N.B. and Mercantile, £900 ; Imperial, £200; Sun, £250; Norwich Union, £250; and Tians-Atlantic, £250. Total, £9,450.

Re-insurance 3 reduce the Colonial loss to £21,300.

The Insurances as far as known are —

Union : Lee, £1,000; K. Rhodes, £250 ; Bay of Plenty Times, £400 ; Douglas' cot tages and contents, £100.

Standard : Menzics, £300. South British: Lee, £500; E.Rhodes; £200.

New Zealand: Bay of Plenty Times, £400 Chadwick, £300 ; Tubby's estate, £190.

National : Leo, £250; B. Ellis, £50 ■ Niclson, £GlO ; J. Vogan, £200. Consignors' goods in Jordan's store, £100; R. C. Jordan, £100.

: Colonial; " Da'v of Plenty Time's " Build ing, £300.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

(To tho Editor,)

Silt,—l siiould feel very reluctant to con trovert a leading article so weli worthy of consideration as yours of the 25th on this question, but that it raises some points that seem to need a little explanation. May I, therefore, presume onyour courtesy to allow me a little more space. Before till things—that wo as a people should act justly and honourably towards all other peoples is, to my mind, almost in finitely more important than any question of who shall and who shall not form part of our population. That is the feeling that has prompted and does prompt me to write. I have read your article very carefully several times, and think I correctly sum up the argument in these four positions :-0) That consistency lequires one who would suppress the liquor traffic, also to suppress Chinese immigration. (2) That the presence of the Chinese is demoralising to the nation. (3) That this is the ground of the, opposition to their introduction. (4) That the Chinese are not good citizens or colonists. To No. 11 should say, yes, undoubtedly, if the cases were similar. More than that, I should say, uot regulate but prohibit it in toto, for moral considerations overrule all others. Nor could it bo an net of justice to any one to open any lloodgatcs of vice. But how stands the case? While thero are,literally thousands of witnesses men in high positions, ot large experience and most capable of forming an accurate judgment, who have como forward.and declared the liquor trallic to be the cause of at least three-fourths1 ot all crime and suffer ing, without contradiction by anyone out side the tirade, I fuid the judgment^ of similur men, similarly capable of judging, on the Cbiucso question, not only divided, hut preponderating in their favour. (2) Which brings me to tho secoud point. I neither questioti nor palliate the evils you speak of in Melbourne aud California. But when we kuow that fully as black spot 3 can be found in almost every large city, without Chinese iuiluence, and that other, Saxon features as deeply dyed can be unveiled iv these same places, Melbourne and|San Francisco, fair reasoning would uot, I think, conclude the cause to be racial. Eiiher of two tests would vindicate your position, to a certain extent: If the Chinese as a people, in their own country, were more immoral than other peoples ; or if their contact with other nations were more demoralising than our own contact with those whom wo call uncivilised. | While the iormer is not allirmed by either missionaries or historians; the latter— allirmed by none—is denied by many whose accurate knowledge is surpassed by the deep regrets aud shame with which they record the facts. Joseph Cook, at one of his far-famed 80-ton Lectures, says:—" Only three men of national reputation for statesmanship have thus far expressed an opinion on the Chinese question. Secretary Seward has put-ou record his firm protest agaainst the exclusive policy. Senator Morton, who was sent to California to investigate tlie Chiuese question, has put himself on the side of the oppressed in California. Mr Phillips is hot usually charged with lack of sympathy for working men, but he has had the courage to disagree utterly with the excltisionists." (Space compels me to abridge.) These men should know; and California is supposed to bo tho very hot bed of Chiuese vice.

(3) I wish I could think that fear of being demoralised wore the ground of anli- Cninese agitation. It would indeed be a welcome novelty if moral considerations had become a good working watchword tor the political hustings; but things- must have got a little upside down wheu men of the notorious Kearney and Garrard stamp are on the moral side, with men like the above-named statcsnieo, or Moody, the revivalist, or Joseph Cook opposed to them. One more quotation from Cook's lectures : " The vices of the Chinese are dangerous only to tho dissipated, and dissipation begins in San Francisco at the American ga'mblitig-heils.and in the Ameri can whiskey-dens. Families with Chiuese servants in them do uot complain of this corruption. What docs California expect us to believe when we aro told that tho Chiuese corrnpt everything they touch, and iv the same breath aro assured that no ono can compete with them as house-servants in the fust families." _;. ,

(4) The strongest part of your article seems to me to be that which charges the Chinese with not being good citizens.; I dp not attempt to deny that it i 3 iv part true ; nind that legislation is needed to bring i'lhinose immigrants under all the rcspousi jbilitTbs of good citizens. A carefully-studied article in the "Nineteenth Century" for September, 187S, attributes this defect in Chinese colonists to iiuwisc "treatment by ,thc people among whom they settle ; and says that with wiser treatment " the results 'would show themselves iv the iucrca-*cd attraction to foreign shores and happy settlement there of a people who, if properly understood and dealt with, are certainly capable of proving tho most tractable and useful colonists iv the woild." This is strong and decisive language. I think, however, that there are facts even now that amply justify it. A judge (whose name I cannot recall), who has kHown them for years iv San Francisco and the Califoruiau mining district, says that you rarely see a Chinese beggar, or drunken or idle mani and that, in proportion to their number-**, they are far less frequently in tho Police Court than the whites. Californiau statis tics • wholly disprove tho assertion that financially or commercially they are not good citizens. " Oilicial statistics shpw that the 60,000 Chinese now in Cali fornia contribute to tho annual revenue of the State over £3,00O,C0O." " The Surveyor-General of California says the Chinese have increased the value of the property in California £58,000,000, and this property to-day is held by .white men." Remarking on these and similar statistics, Joseph Cook adds: "I undertake to say that, there has not been on tho face of the globe, tince the first immigration of the English into this country (America), as pro fitable an influx of working men as these oilicial ligurea show."

Now, Mr Editor, what more can I say ? Well, I could add much. Instead of that, however, I must sincerely apologise for the length of this letter. But having a con siderable love for New Zealand, I regret any unjust or ungenerous policy that may be pursued ; and having a high estimate of the services Sir George Grey can render to the country, it concerns mo moro than a little, not to be able to find in his treatment of a question like this of the Chiuese, either the exalted principles of a true Statesman, or tho noble-heartedness of a genuine lover of mankind.—lam, &c,

Samuel Edger,

THE COMET.

[(To the Editor)

Sir,— Very little more can be said respect ing our present visitor than has already ap peared. During the past week it has become considerably brighter, though the length of its tail has not percoptably in creased. The nucleus is very condensed, and loses its starlike appearance when examined with a telescope of moderate power, looking then more like a bright nebula of slightly oval form, It is traveling in a northerly direction and is therefore becoming less favourably situated every day, while for the next ten or twelve days its light will be considerably enfeebled by the growing brilliancy of our moon. Dining this period it may perhaps be better observed in tbe early morning, ns it rises at 4h. 30m a.m., and may be well over at sh. 30m. It will probably continue to grow brighter aid remain visible for some time, Its approximate position last night was Kight Ascensia 4h. 5m., South Declinatia 32deg. lOaecs S.J.Lambert, F.R.A.S. .

• A crowded meeting of sympathishers with the Iri_ Land League wa3 held in Dunedin last night. '' -l

ANOTHER FIRE.

House in Graham Street, Par-

lially Destroyed,

ANOTHER lire occurred at an early hour this morning, and resulted in the partial destruction of a dwelling-house at the foot of Graham-street, rented by Mrs Hadlcy. The outbreak was first observed by McLaren, the night-watchman at the Auck land Timber Company's mill, shortly before two o'clock. He saw the glare of the lire at the rear of a house on the top of the clid faelug the harbour, ana rang the mill-hell without delay. The alarm was (illicitly taken up by the city fire-bells, and in an cxeeediiigly.short space of time hundreds of persons were hurrying to lite scene of the conflagration. The glare of the fire was now very bright, and the natural conclusion arrived at was that the outbreak was a very serious ono, but this surmise was hardly correct. When the Fire Brigade arrived on. the ground, it was discovered tkat the rear portion of Mrs Iledlcy's house was completely enveloped iv flames. The main part of tlie residence was separated from the kitchen and coal-house—which was on lire —by a passage Consequently, the Brigade devoted it attention to saving the dwelling house, the flames having only taken a very slight hold of it. A well-direoted stream of water quenched the lire, and the hack part having been almost completely burnt out, tho burning beams and smouldering embers wore quickly extinguished. The only persons iv the houso at the time of the outbreak were Mrs Mary Ann Wright,nutse, Miss Nevil, housemaid, and the children. Mr Anderson, landlord of tho Metropolitan Hotel, had spent the evening with Mrs Hadley, and had gone to town witli her at 10.30 p.m. Everything at that time ap peared to bo safe, and there was no sign ot [lire. Between 1 and 2 a.m., Miss Nevil was awakened by a crackling noise, and she discovered that the house was on fire. The children were roused and taken to a neighboming house, where they remained for, some time. The detached kitchen of j the' house was completely enveloped iv flumes, and it was impossible to save any of the contents. Tho furniture of the house .was removed by neighbours, and placed in ssafety. ■ It is believed that the fire was [caused by a spark from a lire that was . burning in the yard during the evening and night, It had been lighted for the purpose ;of-boiling clothes, and was observed to be istill unextinguished at 10 p.m. Only a few 'yards intervened between it and the coul- Ihouse,. aud ias the wind was blowing [directly front the fire to the shed in 'which the coals were kept, it is more [than probable that a stray spark caused tlie misehiet. The damage is not very serious. Tlie back kitchen aud the cqal hoiise with their contents have been com pletely destroyed, and the main residence tins also been somewhat injured by tho action 6f the flamos, which at one time had obtained a slight hold upon it. Tho house is owned by Mrs Shepherd, wife ot the late iMr T> G. Shepherd, and is iusured for £300 >in tlio Victoria office. Tho furniture aud household goods were not iusured

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 1.



i ' Wancea, WANTED, Strong Lad lor wood yard. •■—Apply Tisdalo, corner Wyndham and llobson'streets. WANTED, a thoroughly efficient Hand to Manuge the Grocery and Ironmon gery Department of a Country Business.—Apply tj. P. 0.. Bo- 231. WANTED, an Improver to the Cabinet making; constant work.—Knquiro for Mr MeManus, Foreman at the Nowton Furni ture Arcado.—S. Isaacs, Proprietor. ANTED, two good Curpenters.— Apply at United S?rvico Club Hotel, .Queen-street, at 9 this ovoning. WANTED, a Riveter; also, two Smart Boys for heating rivets.—McQuarrio and McCalluin, Mechanics' Hay. WANTED, a Junior Clerk; must write a good hand—Apply. Btatirig terms, With references, to XL. Star ofllce, ANTED, a good Machinist; also, an Improvor. Constant omploymont and good wages.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, Queon ptrcot, ■\'\rANTED, a strong Lad for bottle V T . washing.—Apply Bunkall Bro3„ Ho win's Building, Wellcßloy-streot. __ ANTED, a Well-Binker.—Apply W. B. Young, Builder, Chapel-street, oppo site Baptist Chapel. : \\^ANTED, efficient Spadesmen accus- V T tomed to trenching; piccowork.—Apply C. T. Wren. Seed Warohouße, or before 8 a.m. at Mount Hobßon Nurserr. tiemnora. WAN I ED. Good Tailorcsscs (trousers and Vest handt). Good wa?-es.—Apply at once to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Servant where another is kopt.—Apply Mrs Waller, X psom. WANTED, Three Dressmakers-Apply to Mllno and Choyco. \.I7*ANT_D, respectable Girl ns barmaid T.Y, and assist in tho bir: also, general Servant; must bo ablo to cook and wash.— Apply at Charlemoat Hotel, VV akoflold-stroet. W "ANTED, a thorough good General Servant,—John Smith, Draper, Queen- Btrcot. \I7ANTEU, immediately, Violinist for < Dancing Class.—Apply this evening or to-morrow to V. B. Andrew, oppoßito Mr Todd's Grocery, Wolliugton-i,troet. WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply ut Mrs Wynyard. Grafton Road. WANTED; Apprentices to the Limerick Lace-making.—Apply lo Mrs. O'Connell, Lowor Union-street; WANTED, a Laundress.—Apply at Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-stroot. ANTED, a couple of hands for weathor-boarding and flooring.—X. "VV. Dawson, Hobsonstreet. WANTED, a Barmaid, one used to the bnsinoiß; also sevaral Servants of all fl opart men ta; also young Girls to assist.—Mr3. Klamoro's Registry, Shortlaud-3troet. '\ AT AN TED, a competent Housemaid; I ? v references rcquiroa.—Apply oltloo of this papor. V ___. WANTED, a good General Smith; wages. 12s por day.—Apply Geo. Leahy, Dock Iron Works. WANTED, a Young Girl to assist iv house work during the day.—Mro Dob son, Scotia Placo, Upper ijucon-sti-cot. WANTED, to Purchase a comtortable Cottago of four or live rooms in tho city.—Particulars and locality, addressed __, Kvbning Stak Ofllco. WAn TED, a situation as useful com panion, nursery help, or to accompany family or invalid lady to San Francisco.— Address " F. 8.," this olllco, WANTED, a Good Second-hand Piano. Apply by lottor, stating prico, to"Piano," 3tar Ofllco. ■VST ANTKD, to Purchase, for cash, "a Tf cheap Second-hand Double-barrelled Gun (M.L.); state prico.—Addiess, "nun," . St An ofllce, WANTED, by a Single Man, an Un furnished Room with Fire-place.— Address " Delta," Star Ofllco. VET ANTED TO RENT, or Lease, 30 V T to 50 aores ot Land, sheltered and water ed, for Grazing, within six miles of Kllorßlic.— Apply by letter HS, care lieyno'.l, Ellorslie; or, HS, this office. W" "ANTED, an Office in Queen-street, us near tho Wharf as possible. Rent not to oxcoed 30s porweok.—Apply as soon as possible to Thomas Molvlllo, Higli-strcet. WANTED KNOWJN, that Goodson's London Arcado, 113, Queen nnd Victoria streets, is open daily from 9 to 9, on Saturdays until 10.30. Sco Advertisement in 6th column, Ithpago. WANTED to Pent, an Ollice ; state rent and particulars, under cover, to ,' 8.E.," this ofllce. "\M"ANTEDrBoard aud Lodging by V V Young Man, within two minutes' walk of Paint Paul's Church.—State particulars to - F.M.," Stab Office. OT ANTED KNOWN, that you can V v Dress well for a Bmall weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. fceb advertise mont on front page. WANTED, one or more Small Capital ists to join advertiser in starting a lucrative Business, where Eervices would rot ba reanired and capital remain entirely under investor's own control.—Apply by letter in first instance to W., Star office. WANTED, for Grazing Purposes, about 25 or 30 acros of Land, within 6 or S miles of Auckland; water and shelter necessary. Also, a steady Lad. about 11 or 15 years of age ; a good home guaiantoed.—Apply by letter HB, Star office. ANTED KNOWN, that Taupiri Coal of splendio quality can be had at Greatly Reduced Prices, to meet the times, at i the Nowmarkot Weighbridge. F. G. CLAYTON. WANTED KNOWN, tnat to effect a Clearance of Taupiri and Newcastle Coal, largo Stock of Firewood, Fosts and Rails, Drain Pipea, &c., I have Reduced all my Prices. Weight and measurement guaranteed.—Taupiri Coal Dep6t. F. G. CLAYTON.* W" " ANTED, to Kent or Purchase, in a good public thoroughfare in or near tho city, a Shop and Dwolling of not less than four or 11 vo room",—Address, stating particulars, H. Vincont, Chief Post-office, Auckland. W" ANTED-TO- SELL, a Slx-roomed Cottago, in Conquest Place, with «ood well; large garden; stable, &c. Will be sold cheap; J of pui chase money can remain on mortgage.—ll. B. Morton, Custom-house street. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for 55a or upwards wil receive a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Queen street. \&7"ANTED, the Public to call and in V» epoet, or purchase, tho Goods at A. McLcod'B Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Store ana Spring Lath Mattress Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-street. They will find that everything is marked in plain figures, and is the Cheapest in Town, Open from 8 a.m. till 5 p,m„ and on Saturdays till 9 p.m.



"Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that in conse quence of the great snccoss which hai i attended Professor Cailt.iau's Singing Class I ho intends opening ono in the Parnell Public School on WEDNESDAY, Bth instant, at 7.31 p.m. Applications will be received in the 1 faohool-room the opening night. Pee, 10s fid pc) quarter.- AtrfED KNOAVN, "THIS LITTLE DEMON" PATENT SELF-ACTING ! CANDLE EXTINGUISHER is invaluable tf i thoso who read in bed. Everybody should gel | one, Price, la fid (warranted). Sent to any ad ) dress on receipt of ton two-penny stamps. Sole I Manufacturers, SHILIG and KDWARDS, the . JXb, Ho.stiiiKfl-streot, Napier, N.Z.—N.B. ---| Agents wanted. i\wan rk v kw ° yv jN' f The Auckland Timbor Company havo ot | hand several Job Lots of Building Materials ] which willbosold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors Sashos, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, a: Lowost Prices. O. HOLDSHIP, Manager. WANTED, the Public ot Auckland tt Know that, as really serviceable good! can now bo got Ready-mado, it is a mistake tc got rubbish made to meaeuro. From long ex perienco, .1. fORH, Tailor, Queen-street, is able, at very little above ready-mado prices, to pro duce the Cheapest Suit to mcasuro in this city, whether you consider the goods, the style and lit, or the price. Hxampio: The prico of a decent Slop Suit is from GUs to 70s. 1 can malic you a Suit from 70s to 90s which cannot bo sur passed, being well shrunk and well-made in every rcspeot, II you want a Post Suit, try my Fancy Coat and Voet and Mosglel Tweed Trousers, from 00s to 110s. Try Ford's Trousers and Vests, from 32s Cd to 42s 6d; try Ford's Trousors mado from Tweed, not cotton rub bish. from 21s to 27s Gd WANTED KNOWN.—Dunne, Hall, & Co. havo Removed to tho premises lately oeoupiod by Mr C. W. Goodson, opposite Tonkß' Mart, Queen-street, where they will be glad to sco old friends and customers, and give GOOD VALUE in all kinds of Drapery, Milli nery, and Fauoy Goods of the BEST QUALITY, and Newest Fashions. A Largo Stock of Kid, Silk, Cloth, and Thread Gloves always on hand; also, a Splendid Stock of HOSIERY— Ladies', Gents', and Children's. We havo, ox mail-steamer from New York, a shipment of tho Handsomest and most Porfect fitting Ulstkks in town. On Fridays and Saturdays wc purpose offering Decided Bargains, which will bo openly displayed. Wo respectfully invito your patronage. WANTED, all the Ladies to call at my shop and sco the Splendid Glass Sugar Basins and Butter Coolers at Is. and tho most varied assortment of bettor qualities. Cream .Jugs, 5d ; Jam Dishes, ojd ; Tumblers, Sid; Good Ju^s, lid; Ueit Gold and White China Cupsai.d Saucers, lid; Tea ditto. 8d; White Stone, Gd; and ull other sorts equally cheap. JHcatDlshes, 7d; Wellington Knife Polish, &i ; Old Brown Windsor Soap, 7 cakes, Is; and tho cheapest and best assortment of Vases, Ornaments, and all kinds of Crockery and Stationery at English prices, Noto tho address: F. \. lIKNMAN, JCarangahapo Road, opposite Newton Hotel. ANTED KNUWJM, tuat D. Goldie is prepared to sell all klads |of Building and othor Timbor, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near the Dock, at lowest cash prices. Tho timbor. being uudor cover.is hotter than that purchased elsewhere !"fj^ANTED, "j~_ Ford's Customers to 1 T know that in consequence of tho late flro ho has lot tho front of his shop to Mr Payne, Jeweller, but carries on tho Tailoring in tho same shop, whore ho guarantees to supply as Good und as Cheap Garments to order as can be produced in this city.—J. Ford, Tailor, IGG. Queen-street. Goldmining" Notices. OLD CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SIIAHEIIOLDEES. Tho Directors havo dntorminod to offer to tho present Shareholders tho remainder of tho re served shares in proportion of one to nine of tho Bhares now held by them, on payment of seven shillings and sixpence per siuro. Applications for Biicli shares, accompanied by seven shillings and sixpence per chare, will bo received by the Secretary not LATER lhan FRI DAY, July 1.1881. JAMES STODART, Secretary. Shortland street, Auckland, .May 25,1551. I\TEW NORTH DEVON GOLD _IJ. MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (tho Gth) ot Gd per Share has been made by tho Directors of tho above Company, payable to tho undersigned, at tho Offlc3 of the Com pany. Shortland-street.Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, tho Bth Jnne, 1881. „„,_„ F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, 27th May, 1881. I THE undersigned, hereby make r-pplica , tion to Regi-ter "THK W AITOA WOLD MINING COMf ANY (LIMITED I" as a Uutfted Company under tho provisions ot "The Mining Companies Act, 1872." 1. Tho Name of the Company is to be " Tho Waitoa Gold-mining Company (Limited)." 2 The place ot operations is at To Aroha, in the Te Aroha Gold-mining District. 3. The Registered Office of the Company will be situated in Te Aroha, in the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, Colony of New Zealand. I 1. Tho Nominal Capital of tho Company is Ton Thousand founds, in Ton Thousand Shaics of One Pound each. 5. Tho Number of Shares Fubscribod for is Right Thousand Five Hundred, being four fifths of tho ontiro numbor of shares in tho Company, G. Tho number of share 3 paid-up is nil. 7. Tho amount already paid-up is nil. 8. Tho Name of tho Manager is Henry Ernest Whitakor. 9. Tho Names and Addresses and Occupations of the Shareholders, and tho number of Shares held by each at this date, aro as follow :— Shares. Parr and Mellon, Waitos, farmers .. .. 500 G. S. O'Haloran. To Aroba, hotelkeoper .. 500 K. Graham, Walhou, storeman .. .. 500 Edwiu Missen, Waihon, hotelkeoper .. 50D I'nomas Kowo, WBihou, storekeeper .. SCD Chas. Collins* Winton, settlor _ '2^2 Michael Page, To Aroha, contractor .. at) James Lavery, To Aroha, builder .. .. 500 T. G. Sandcs. Hamilton, surveyor .. .. 500 F. l.arkworthy, England, bankor .. .. £01 F-B. Larkworthy. Wanganui, farmor .. £00 William Dibsell, Waitoa, hotelkoeper .. £30 A. Raynes, Cambridge, hotolkeepcr .. 50:, J. P. Campbell, Cambridge, clerk .. .. 5„0 H. E. Whitakor, To Aroha, legal manager (intrust) 1500 Total .. 8500 Dated this 11th day of April, 1881. 11. K. WHITAKRR. Witness to Signature— J. SKUNK, J.P. I, Henry Ernest Whitakcr, do solomnly and siuceroly declaro that— 1. I ana the Manager of tho said intonded Com pany. 2. The abovo statoment is, to tho best of my boliof and knowledge true in every particular, and I make this solemn declaration conscien tiously uolioving tho samo to bo true, and by virtno of on Act of tho General Assembly of Now Zealand, intituled "Tho Justices of tho Pcaco Act, 136 G." ■ 11. E. WHITAKER. Taken hoforo mo; at Grabamstown, this nth day ot April, 1881— J. Skene, A Justice of tho Peaco for tho Colony of Now Zealand. Amusements. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE CON VEKSAZ lON E, To be hold in THE MUSEUM BUILDINGS, PRINCKS-STREET. ON THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS, June 2nd and hii. Biological Department (undor tho direction of Capt. Broun, Mr. T. F. Cheeseman, F.LS., and Mr. A. Reloohek).—Groups of Foreign Birds and Animals, recently stuited for the Museum by Mr. A. Reisehok; Groups of New Zealand Birdß sot up by Mr. A. Reiuohek; Large speci men of the Blue Shark (Caroharius braouyurus), lately added to tho Museum; Exhihiiion of North American Bird Skins; Exhibition of Now Zealand Bird Skins; In the Library, Hooker'B Flora Antarctica, Flora of Now Zealand, Gray's Genera of Birds, and other illustrated works on Natural History. Physical Department.—Experiment with tho Electric light, Decomposition ot Light with the Bisulphide of Carbon Priam, Polarisation of Light with Iceland Spar, Association andDis association of Water by the electrio current, Experiments with rarefied air upon barometric tubes, Mr J. A. Pond and Mr J. Martin, If.G.S. ; Exhibition of the Electrio Fire-Alarms recently obtained by the City Counc 1 and lent by his Worßhip tho Mayor, with practical illustrations, Mr A. Sheath; Hdison-Bell Telei honelcommuni eating wiin unehungai, Mr Furbey. MBCHANICAL DEPARTMENT — Solf-BOting Screw-cutting Lathe, Mr T. Herbert; Woud turning Lathe, Mr T. Herbert; Lapldary'a Wheel— Cutting, Drilling and Polishing New- Zealand Jade (Greenstone), &c„ Mr Keynolds ; Potter's l hrowing Lathe, Mr G. Boyd; Num bering and Paging Machine, Mr Lelghton ; Frei work Machines, &c., Xc, Mr J. Howden and Mr H. G. Wade, 'the abote Machines will ba worked by a two-horse-power Water Engine, exhibited by Messrs Hrice Bros , Thames. Scientific Apparatus —Large Collections of Geodetical and Trigonometrical Survoy in struments, Heliograph! with workingillustrated). Magnesium Lamps, &c. Mr S. Percy Smith; Spectroscopes, Therino-electro Pile, U oniometer, Chemical Balances, Electric Batteries, Induc tion Coils, C_omical Apparatus, &c &c„ Mr T. Peacock ; Electric Pen i working illustrated), Mr Ellis; Remington's Type-writing Machine, Mr Justice Gillies; Refracting and Reflecting Telescopes, Porter and Co., Mr C. H. Street, Mr Thos. Cheeseman, Mr Stovenson; Microscopes, under the direction cf Dr Purchas, Mr Bartley, and others. Miscellaneous—Exhibition of Rave Books and Manuscript, Sir George Grey, X.C.8.; Loan Collection of Implements. Weapons, Clothing, and other Ethnologic Specimens from the Polyneßicnislands.MrKohn.MrS. Coombes, and otherß ; Exhibition of African Curiosities, presented to the Museum by Mr J. T. Mac kelvie; Collection of Kauri Gum, Mr H. P. | Barber. To concludo on each evening with an Exhibi ! tion ot Scenes with the Oxy-bydrogen Lantern, l principally Blides of Natural History objects, i kindly lent by tho Canterbury Philosophical • Society. I Selections of Music during the evemnge., ■' Doors open at 7.30 p.m.; carriages may bo ' ordorod for 10 p.m. j Admission 2s. Tickets, admittiog on both evenings, price 3s; 1 may be obtained of Messrs G. Aickin. J. A. i Pond, Chapman, Wayte, Upton, and Champ, taloup and Cooper. i Mombers of tho Auckland Institute are en titled to purchase Family Tickets admitting four members of family to both evenings, on appli cation at the Museum Buildings, price ua,



To .Let. . npO LET, a 2-roomed Cottage.—Apply J. 3 JL Abbot, Grocer, Hobson-Wcot ■ fipO LET, a Room suitable for Plumber \ JL or Painter, with shop window, facing ono i o£ the prinoipal atreets.—Apply T. Ussher, Land ' and Kstato Agent, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street. ' nnO LET, a beautiful situated Residence i JL of 11 rooms, at Mount St. John, with two ; acres land, and stabling if required.—Apply to I H. Ashton and Son, 8, Mow Zealand Insurance . Building. :> rr\U LET, that commodious VVarehouse in J fl. Custom-house-street, next to tho Thames - Hotel.—Apply to 11. Ashton and Hon, 8, Now Zealand Insuranco Buildings. ■ nno LET, v comfortable 5-roomed Coltagc JL in Victoria-street; water laid on.—Apply l J. VV. James, Victoria-street West. 1 i ET, Family Residence of 9 rooms, ■, JL with largo garden, in Rogont-strcet. near t top Grafton (toad, commanding a splendid viow. Tlio promises aro in thoroughly good order, good well and tanks, und every convenience. Fosses ■ siou on Ist June.—Apply to 11. Ashton and Son, ' House and Land Agent, 8, Now Zealand Insur -3 anco Buddings. 1 and Comfortable Rooms, \J somowith gas laid on, suitable t or com . mittoo meotings, otlices. &c., at from Is to 25s a week, at Tho Great Northern Land Agency, I corner ol Quoen and Victoria-streets. » {WORTH SHORE.—To Let, in Church -1 Li street, a 7-roomed Family Residence in ■ first-class order, with all conveniences and out -1 buildings; also, several Cottages.—R. and R. [ Duder ! - s '. For Sale, FOR SALE, a well-built Three-roomed Cottago; oven, and water laid on; Somer , sot Place, off Howe-street.—T, Ussher, Stieh bury's Buildings, Queen-street. EOit SALE, at Wairau, County of Mars den, 100 Acres Land, at 5s Gd an aero. Must bo sold.—Apply J. R. Randerson, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. 1 "Bit OR SALE, a fine upstanaing Bay Marc, JO 6 years old, suitable for a heavy spring . cart; guaranteed staunch; any trial allowed.— Apply Hansom Cab No, 29, or R. Johnston, Upper Symonds-straet. mo JVIILKMEN.—For sale, four or six S Cowb' milk.—Applications by lcttoi-,stating price that will be given, to "Dairy," Star Office, will rccoive immediate attention. 6710R SALE, the Lease of about 2 acres S l' of Land at tho foot of Mnn_ero Bridge, with all improvements, including a Now Four roomed Cottuge aud Cowshed, also a good well o£ water (never-failing supply); the lease having lGyeare to run.—For terms, apply to Mrs. T. J. Smith, on the premises. gTIOR SALE, a House, new and well -17 finished, G roomp, good well, etc.; on an allotment of GGft. frontago to London-street, Ponsonby.' Splendid view, overlooking tho harbour. Only „375.—D. ff. Evans, EBtato Agent, Queen-street. smOR SALE (Cheap), a First-class B? Hooded Buggy, single-seated, with Horse and Harness.—Apply Star office. If OR SALE, Superior Building Allot -- monts, on tho Ponsonb. Road, near the Ponsonby Club „otel— Full particulars from D. F, Hvanp, Hstato Agent, 71, Queen-street. "Kp. 0 R S ~~~A L E. A Soda-water and Cordial Manufacturing Business in the City of Auckland.—Apply for particulars to J. Ai. & J. Mowbray. 12, Queen- Btreet. BjiOk IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in X} Ponsonby, a really good and well-finished Seven-roomod House, scullery and washhouse, splendid well, tank, Sec and large garden.— Apply to John Soppot, Land Agent, &c, Fort street, TAHTJHU.—A well-finißhed Ten roomed Houso and extensive out-buildings, with or without Kight Acres of Land, to bo Sold cheap.—Clark and Pane, Fort-street. '■CI OR S ALE. Tho Lease or Freehold of the Commercial Hotel, Hamilton West, with tho Furniture, Stock-ln-Trade, &c., as at present in the occupa tion of Mr W. H. Pcarce.—For particulars apply to J. M. fc J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 10 and 12, Queon-Btrcet. 4^l 4\ TO £100° LENT~n-Juilding OW •■ " Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. Sco List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six por cent, allowed on money deposited lor Investment. --C. Williamson. Land, Kbtato and Financial Agent. Vulcan Lane. ' gTIOR IMMEDIATJS qa__, cneap, ana _.' terms easy a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering tou and Kepnlo-strcets, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen- Btreet by a depth of 150 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent, _ ort_treet. ~KT 0 T 1,0 E. ! The undersigned having many applications for Allotments in Hobson-street. Symonds- Btreot, Karangahapo Road, Franklin Road, Ponsonby Road and elsewhere, anticipates a speedy Sale of any placed in his hand. Com mission charged only when sale is effectod. D. F. EVANS. Estate Agent, <1, Q ncen-street (opposite Bank New Zealand. • Xp O „ S a" l k, ISLAND OF MOTUROA, BAY OF ISLANDS. This Island is beautifully situated at the entcranco to the Bay ot Islands ; estimated to contain about 500 f.cres of choice fertile land chiefly under grass and capable of carrying a large quantity of stock; land -well watered with never-failing springs; good Homestead of six rooms, well finished, with all necessary oat buildings, including large and commodious smoke-bouso; two acres well and choicely laid out in orchard and kitchen garden ; Stock now running on Island can be tak>_ over at a fair, valuation. Liberal Terms can be arranged to suit purchaser. For further particulars Apply to ROBERT BROWNING, Solicitor, Shortland-street, Auckland. mo THE T X A D E. ORANGES! ORANGES! ORANGES 1 Ex 'Caledonia,' 20,000 O R A N G E _. A. OTTO, • Queen-street Wiiabf, Auckland. Tfl X «.S V li.su N; AO TONS PURE BONKDUST, 1 tv/ superior samplo; ,-:,*.. , £7 10s. *.'•' ;:.' .'.ia _ 1 O A TONS SMITHS'& HOUSEHOLD 1 QK} i BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. Also, Tlio Balahco GUANO, ex 'East Lothian,' about Iqq TONS, at £3. W. & G. WINSTONE. f\ N S A L E. , 50 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 20 „ WAIKATO ~''"' 10. .., BARLEY MEAL. G. S. JAKINS, COSTOJI-nOUSK-STKEKT. BDara ana JBesmence. ; I ARESPECTAELE Young Woman can be comfortably accommodated with Lodgings.—Apply Star Ofllce. fipWO or three Gentlemen can be accom _t_ modatcd with" Board and Lodgings in a privato family.—Apply at offloo of this paper. rf-^OVERNOK BROWNE HOTEL \jr HOBSON-STREET. , , Board and Lodging 20s. per Weok Single Room 255. „ OBS O N STREET. - Comfortable Board and Residence; terms moderate; roforonoes given and required.—Mrs Graham, six doors above Blakle's Slate Yard. V"OU_G WOMEN'S INSTITUTE X _ND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUEEN-STREET. i Opon daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Ron-ding -house for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with tho Institute. G-oodson's Arcade. GW. Goodson mHE Depart . bega to thank JL ments, which his numerous custom- are well etooked with era for the stsadily all New Goods, may increasing patronage be classified thus :— ho has received, aud g Stationery, yielding to the ex- <7> Cutlery, presaed desire of (_. Silver and Eleotro many to securo a O plate, position on the right 9 China and Glass, side of Queen-street, a Clocks, Watches, and ho has much pleasure sj Jewellery, in announcing the t» Perfumery, opening of the com- -5 Brushware, modious premises V Toys, Mechanical, (Hoffman'sßuildin.s, J- Cheap Toys, 118, Queen st.), which g Dolls, Fancy Goods of have been fitted up S all kinds, at considerable cost _j Seothe'KoniNOOu," upon the " London -^ a most brilliant illu- Arcado plan." all on mination. Goods boing display- ft Tho Hermit's Cave in ed and marked ia a Knglish winter plain figures. Tho H Bycicle Race trade motto boing ►"> Revolving Fountain " Small proiit3, quick O Performing Bears, returnß. «; Monkeys, &c, C. W. GOODSON 3 And the greatest wishes to dispel the . assortment of No prevailing idea that g velties in Auct all who enter the _j land. Arcade must needs S A Reading and Writ becomo a purchaser, is ing Table at public and cordially invites S disposal, inspection irrespec- Parcels delivered In tivo of any purchase Z Town. Stamps Sold, being mado. . O a Porter in attond- Being in direct Q anceatdoor. communication with g Branch DepiH- Home, having an ex- Q Brandon House. porienced Buyer on " parnell, the Market, a con- w At which the same Btant accession is g prices are charged being made to tho p as at the already varied stock London Abcaue, by regular ship- Queen-street, ments. Open daily . London Office {,'SS, St. *trcmSla.m,to p,n*j. ~ MaryleAso, ;n.



Public Notices, AUCKLAND PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMISSION. NOTICE TO HOLDKRS OF DEBENTURE! FOR LOAN OF £25,003. , Notice is hereby given that the third drawini of Debentures (three), to ba paid off out of th Sinking Fund, aa provided by the Act, on thi first day of July now next ensuing, will tab 1 place, in tho presence of such holders of Deben tures as may chooao to attend, in tho ofllce o Mr John Moginic, Queon-street, on MONDAY , the sixth day of Juno, 1831, at; two o'clock in tin ' afternoon. J. WOODWARD, Chairman of Commission, Wellington, May 11,1881. riSo JTOBACCO SMOKERS-Genuia J Barrett's Twist, High Admiral, Venus and Two Seaß Tobaccos, to be had at Harris Tobacconk-t, opposite New Zealand lnsuranc Buildings, Queen-street. NOTICE.— IE John Chinaman wishes t know why will I not allow him near m; shop in the Markot—it is because I have heart on good authority that leprosy has been brough into Auckland by his countrymen.—Edwari McGarry, City Market. SELF-RAISING FLOUR, free from al injurious ingredients, i.'or making Scone Cakes, Pastry, and Puddingß; a httle water am milk only required.—E. A. Hill, Grey-street and several of the Grocers. nVT OTlCE—Closed on Friday {Jewisl l^i Holiday).—To all parties in arrears foi Hired Furniture from the Newton Arcade.—l: not settled up by the Ith of June, tho sana goods will be removed and deposits forfeited according to agreement,—S, Isaacs, proprietor May 31,1881. "OREAKWATE It FERRY, On and after MONDAY, tho 29th May, a Boat will bo put on at tbe Breakwater, Mechanics Bay, to convey passengers across tho water, from 8 a.m. to 0 p.m. Fare, Ono Penny. Tickets issued at a reduction. Apply to OLIVER. Boat-builder, Official Bay. MR. ANDERSON begs to return his thanks to tho Police, Members of the Firo Brigade and others, iot their prompt and valuable assistance rendered at the fire of his private house this morning. T. T. ANDERSON. -fcTIGHT-SOIL CONTRACT. All Residents in Nowton, Ponsonby, and tho Suburbs, aro requested not to pay Money on account of George Wilson to Thomas Fenton; alsotocommunicato with Georgo Wilson, Nel son-street, if any neglect occurs in the above districts. , ~ , . GEO, WILSON. ■XT O T , : I C E. I hereby beg to state :that, there is no trade connection between W. and jG. Hudson. Orders taken as usual In Cracroft-street, Parnell, or tho Boiler Shed Yard. There can be no mis take about the grey horses. W. HUDSON. ~_Z!_v l_chooner 'Onward,' J|gy3|-V K5 FROM LYTrELTON. jSsfe__i_iw' Consignees are requested to erwTmmltMW p_j,_ o _t _,jHg of Lading and pay Freight to tho untici&'gned, and take delivery of cargo, without delay. M, NICCOL, Auckland, Juno 1,1881. Apents. PA R X II O T E L, W-llesleyStbe-t East, auckland. C. A. MARTIN (Late ot Captain Cook Hotel. KyberPasa Road). Wines. Spirits, Ales and Stouts of the beet brands only; billiards, &c. First-class accommodation for Families end Boarders. Good Stabling. Water laid on. H*o MAS. SAMUEL, IMPORTER oi' Lockwood's, Johnson's, and Other Makes of Best POCKET AND TABLE KNIVES, ELECTRO - rLATED WAHK, SPOONS, FORKS, &C. Wholesale and Retail. Wholesale and Retail. .'••■ 219, QUEEN-STREET. T^RAPERY! OItAfEKY! C. NICHOLSON wishes to inform the Resi dents of Newton and surrounding districts that he has Opened a Drapery and Clothing Estab lishment, and hopes by civility and strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of publio patronage. All Goods told at Town Prices. N.B.—Note the address: C. Nicholson, Draper, Somerset House, Karangahape Road, two doors from P. J. Philip's, Baker. m_E NEW BUILDING SOCIETY. INDUSTRIAL ANl> PROVIDENT PERMA NENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. Temporary Offices: No. 6 South British Buildings. , _11 classes are invited to take up Investing Bhares, payments weekly, interest remunera tive. LOANS granted on security of Freehold or Leasehold Property for the purpose of Buying, Building, &c, in sums of £20 to £5000, repay able—for every £100 advanced—at the following scale, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly instal ments :— Repayments Per E.epayments Per extending over Wcsk. extending over Week. B. d. B. d. 3 yeai-B .. 15 10 7 years .. 8 4 l yea™ .. 12 6 8 years .. 7 0 5 years .. 10 5| 10 years .. 6 3 SPECIAL FACIIiITIKS are given to Bor rowers for paying off part principal money and reducing weeKly payment, or tho whole sum may be paid off at any time—the Society grant ing LIB—IAL DISCOUNT. * GEORGE FRASER, Manager. mHE ONLY HOUSE OF CURIOS IN i THE WHOLE OF AUCKLAND AND THE COLONIES. D. N. GARNIER (Near Star Hotel), ALBERT-STREET. : M. Gamier respectfully invites the patronage of the public with regard to his choice articles of vertu, and the fact that all kinds of rep.irsin Jewellery and Works of Art receive the most prompt attention. "On parle frangais." WOTICEI JNUTICE L. H. GREEN begs respectfully to inform the Public of Auckland that ho has for Sale this Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Frnit Trees, Sholter and Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs. Gardens and Pleasure Grounds Laid Out and Planted. All orders loft at my Plant Stall, No. 5, City Market, will meot with prompt attention; or at Lilydalo Nursery, One- Tree Hill. , ? : . TIREDK, WHITEHEAD, • Tea Dealer a^d Tobacconist, * ; , VICTORIA-STREET, , . , Will bo glad to receive calls from his numerous friends and customers, who have been in the habit of dealing at the Queen-street Shop.,: Those indebted there will please settle th sir Acoounts at tho Victor a-street i r\ H I N A, GLASS, AND J_arthenwarJ_. BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEALAND. G. BROWNING, (LATH J. B, FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN • STKEET. T -t-fr r-nrvn-Tr _^OUCHFS,EaßyCbalrsant bo™™? *-" Stuffed Chairs of all dcs U7, .ueen-Bt. cri p tio - 8j t*• w pnrs„ w _**lAKP_TS, Hearthrug", LI iw On««r«t noleum, Floorcloth. Mat u7, Oneen-st. ting _ )Joor Ma^ Bath Mat __ TELKSCOPE Tables. Ova , . r „ Tables, Round Tablen fi7 „u^on^Jr Writing Tables, Occaßiona t>7, yueon-st. Tablea _ Coffee and Gipß3 Tables, Sec, T jtrTT r-nrnrir -_ILT ChimnnyGlaßSesatic 67 OuerTnit Mahogany Toilet Glasses o/, -,ueenßt. j n great variety, t j-tt nnrtwn, TRON and Wood Bedsteadi iwOnVen-^ A and Bedding of all dcs 67, Queen-st. cription3 a __ beßt quality. GILT Cornlcesand Polisher Cornice Poles, Venetiat 67, <.uccn-Bt. and Patent Spring Rollei Blinds. W. ARDROBES, Drawers - - . Washstands, ToUe: 07, Queen st. Ware, and all kinds of Bed room Furniture. _______________ ... v„ . ,„,..„ J Cash Purchasers. Al 'il? -fiJSS-t soodsdelivered»ueeintowr U7, yueen-st, catalogues forwarded on ap licatlon. piRE! FIRE! FIRE 111 FIRE 11 Salvage Stock. cheap jewellery. H. G. PAYNE Having resumed Business at No. 1&5. Qu eoi street, opposite Arthur's Mart, -will sell his Salvage Stock of WATCHES AND JEWELLERY at an IMMENSE REDUCTION. V H. G. PAYNE, , : ATCHMAKER, ETC., ; ... .'.....- ■■; -." wo, Queen Street - ■'



ST!—*-"" ! :".'■:■, """rsa Personal. BARVEY BOYS GRAHAM. —Ckimg municate with F. A. Lincoln, of Pon sonby, and you will hear of something to your advantage. j' oJ ANTED, the Address of Ann Healejy V» formerly in service of Dr. Thornton; arrived in s*iip 'La Hogue' about seven years g ago.—Address this ofllce. i? Lose and Founa. 0 .__ . 1 rs. REWARD.—Lost, between Upper i. yjS Symonds and Queen streets, a Purso con _ taining marriage certificate, other -receipts, Bmal! likeness, sovereign, and Bix or seven c ' shillings; small key.—To be left at Robertson's, Grocer, Symonds-street. - ' ' I.' jf_»-| REWARD.—Lost, about live weeks Psa/JL ai-o. a Red Cow, near calving, branded TH or H on rump, Off hip down.^The above reward will bo paid if returned to Mr Coxon, c Butcher. Onehnnga. '.' T OST, on the night of the 22nd instant, a _ I_J Gold Hunting Watch and Gold Albert Chain, also Gold Scarf Ring.—Any person _ leaving same at this ofllce will be rewarded. 0 "I OST, one Dark Chesnut Mare, with y ——I chain marks on Bides, short tail.—Anyone 1 returning her to Alexander Lamb, Remuora, it will be suitably rewarded. Anyone detaining d hsr alter this notice will bo prosecuted . . . FOUND, on Market Koae", Epsom, a Bay Pony, with saddle and bridle on It.- --1 Owner can have the same by paying expenses s and applying to Q. May. ■ ■■■' a _ «^ =^— -_-__________—____■_■ Meetingts. r A O.F.,A.D.—Court Nil Desperandum, f ____ No. 6195—Th0 General Meeting of 3 above Court will be held To-morrow tThurs , day) Evening, at 8 o'clock, in the Masonic Had, , Karangahape Road, Nowton. Members from other Courts cordially and respectfully invited. By order O. ft.—H. T. Garbatt, Secretary.' C' ARPEiNTERS AND JOINERS. OF ■ AUCKLAND. ..''.:..', '" _£, • You are respectfully j-eqnested to attend a ! MEETING, to be held in tho Working Men's Club, on FRIDAY EVENING next, June 3rd, at 8 o'clock, to consider the general interests of . the trade, Non-Society men are cordially" invited to attend. ,;; ...-*'; i ■• , i ' mo The electors of waipa. MR. F. A. ; .WBITAKER will address Mia Constituents at the Court-house, Hamilton, on ( SATURDAY, June Ith, 1881, at 7(30 p.m. [' "JUT. A. C. B. S ,0;^ I/E TV. ' j AUCKLAND BRANCH, •_■_. 81. Tho Quarterly Meeting of thh above will take place in St. Patrick's .Hall. Hobson-streot, on WEDNESDAY Next, tho Bth inst, at 7,30 p.m. Business: Nomination of officers, &o. Secretary in attendance .to receive * contribu-" . tions from 0,50, -"■-.. .. 'i/.'T-. JAS. O'BRIEN, JcN.. ~..,,■• r -~,'■-: ■. '■' Seoretary. LECTURE,- "The Bible. God's word - tcomplete," Christians' Meeting House,' Cook-street, to-morrow (Thursday) evening, 7.30. by Edward Lewis, Evangelist/ Free' discussion invited. Come and hear. " u-i-i'l S AUCKLAND -PRRMAn'ENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING. AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY.' ' * ~-; J -_ N.j O T. I- C ■«». ■; VI 'O'/ }, The Ninth Annual ._ee_si of the-Auo_lan_ Permanent Co-operative Bmlding and Invest ment Society, for receiving the Annual Report and Accounts, and electing a Committee of Management aud Auditors for theensuing year, will be held in. the Lecture Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, Albert-street, on TUESDAY, the ,11th June, 1831, at half-past seven in the evening. JOHNBATGER, Secretary. N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for Election must bo lodged with the secretary on or befgro TUESDAY, the 31st inst, (Sco Rule No. _). Auckland, 20th May, 1881. .- - • UOOV7 .- Corporation Notices. !-'!l ril'TY OF .AUCKLAND, TENDERS FOR RENTING OF POLICE COURT BUILDING. j The City Council will receive Tenders.untll 4.30 p.m. of THURSDAY;, June the 2nd; for Renting ''■•' the above Commodious Three-storeyßrlckßuild iug, well Buited for storage or any other pur poses, and centrally situated at the junction of High and Chancery Btreets (now being widened" i at-the junction), tor ot period of three or five years, subject to terms to be seen.at this office.. , l .-.'.:-■•■".:'•.'.' ' ■'-•-■ P. A. PHILIPS, ;- I ! i • ■- * ~:„ i . Town Clerk -- *. Town Clerk's Office, May 19,188 L .._6« 0 - ■"" ___ " '* ' __j nil I ■":;■ -. ' Tenders. . •,.i' F ) R J. E. HALLIDAY'S Tender for the , , Erection of the Shop and Dwelling . house at Parnell is Accepteds-Wm. Martin. BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICE, PARNELL. Tenders for Lining tho above Office will* bo' received until 5 p._. ouMosday, the 6th inst. specifications to be seen at the Office between the hours of 9 and 10 am. and' i and,- p.m. , ■ ■■-'-■■'■■ S.-REYNOLDS. __________ •'" Town Clerk., , PUKEATUA; HIGHWAY BOARD],, i J!£l?_:*f ar»? -"PTited until June 13th, at noon, for work to be done between Lucaa' Creek and Wade. Plans, specifications, and conditions to be seen at; Post-office. Dairy Flat, im_ Post office. Wade- The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. , ;" .', ..'■'.■■'■ AMI JAMES DODD,' ' 3 i st May,lßßl v ' :r '* Chaim"l° j .Dividends.;; '-'■. ■ -union ;fire ! :and;m:a^_. j 1 ! INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW '-___!___>.'; -'; I sW ih ,:,■■■! I->b.*u____w '■ i Hob .Mllli i ..... i.- ~- . . ... , ■■ , . - T Q ,i"t\lf f V , The Transfer Books of this Company will' b_'' ! CLOSED torn the 31st May till the stU'Jnly . inclusive.-'; ■ ' ' •'- '■ W\ DEYENISH.MEARES, General Manager.-- Christchuroh,'23rd May, ISBL * 5 Educational. 1 —avt ...,„._* ■ -i-— —_■ —i ; . ■__ guya ]|/fTSS A. GRAY-has a vacancy for a':- JsJ-,-, 1?. Mu9i° Pupils and Fancy Work. nS£ nl*fa^ or garter, or3osfartwo 1 -*___________«___ gray,: Wellingto-, _<___. LADIES. AND GENTLEMEN wishing Ito loin a select Private DanoingOlass may •do so by applyine to "8.H." St„r ofllce; alaor . select Juvenile C:aa3 on Sitnrday af ternoona. MUSIC PUPILS wanted by a lady lately arrived from England.—Terms • l guinea per quarter, or 30s for two.—Miss Samson, 4, Wynyard-street. Auctions.' ~ 1 TO-MORROW, NOON. .~~*. ORANGESI MANDERINES I BACON,! > Ex s.s.!« Arawata/ from Sydney. / / rJIO BE SoLd""by AUCTION.: Mcßoberts—ss cases Oranges '.'!,..-; J. W.—25 oases Manderines -",*'.' - 0 sacks Superior Bacon AT ARTHUR'S MART. TO-MORROW. ' ;'V: 1 BANANAS, ORANGES, AND APPLES, L, W. EATON ; WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Tomorrow (Thursday), at half-paßtlO l o'clook, 60 cases Oranges—JDß - T-■ > .1 i '40 cases Oranges-GH ' ■-~'■ -,i T ' 20 cases Oranges—EJM-' '*■•■■*■•'■ 200 cases Apples .:I__soSl i SO bunches Hipe Bananas 3 10 bags Kumerae. (-.-*> !:t' S ! __^ ■ ■ :' ■-''''■-;■' • cj Ale of crown lands, aWatoto • D - n; -.,. : NEAR NAPIER. n yj , J; .- Crown Lands Ofllco, j . Napier, 19th May, 1881. 1 Notice is hereby given that the undor-mon j tioned Sections of Land will be offered for salo . by publio auction, at tho Council Chambers. Napier, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of June . next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. One-fourth of the purchaso money to be paid at the sale, and the remainder within one calendar month, or tho deposit will be forfeited. J. T. TYLEE. , - Commissioner of Crown Lands.. SCHEDULE. , Suburban Section, Awatoto. ~,.,,, Section. Area, „ Upset Price. NO. A.R. P.■»•'. f £_ d* 23 to 42 0 2 0 , each 10 0 0 _ ' -3 0 232 10 0 0 11 ' 0 2 9 10 OiO 15 to 52 02 0 each * lfl 0 0 The above sections are situated about 2_ milea from Napier on the Main south Road, each having a frontage to the railway line. • —*- - ~- ; -. 1 — . .'...; I'—Ji (Continued on.;Fourj^-i>^a;%)|t