BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

ENQUIRY INTO DR. PURCHAS' CHARGES.

TilE Board met yesterday afternoon for the purpose of resuming the cuquiry,tliero being present: Sir G. M. O'liorke (Chairman), Rev. C. M. Nelson, Col. Haultain, and Messrs Clark, Peacock, Fcntou, llcskclh, and Brooklield. Mr F. Macrae said that he had brought no witnesses, but he desired at this stage to make his own statement, after which he J would submit himself for examination and leave the matter iv the Board's hands. After sntne deliberation the Board agreed to grant the request. Mr Macrae then said that after finishing the evidcuco on Saturday, it had seemed to him well that before proceeding further he should make a general statement of the position, and then, if necessary, go on to adduce further evidence. So far as Dr, Pnrchas' lirst charge was concerned, viz., the wasting of time, lia had only to deal with the timo anterior to 1878, in which year his eon Arthur left school, inas much aa the complaint was based upon tho reported statements of Arthur Purehas. With regard to it there wns only the in direct testimony of this young man, given on hearsay. The only test of the value of Arthur Purehas'assertion was his position in tho only public examination which ho underwent. In December 1878, ho went up to a junior Civil Service examination iv which he occupied the 21st place, among 35 candidates—twelfth ia the order of his own schoolfellows. Ho passed that examination and also the senior civil service examination. Iv the latter he was the 13th and last candi date who passed. With reference to the extra instruction in French and Greek obtaiued outside the school, he had simply to say that with the exception of a few mouths last year they had had no French master for a considerable time, while Greek formed no part of tho school curriculum. For the absence of Greek ho was himself answerable in part. Partly in con sequence of the views which ho held upon that subject the senate of the uni veriity had resolved that Greek should not bo mado compulsory in tho taking of de grees, and except in one)or two special cases tuition in Greek had not been required. Dr. Purclus had never expressed disap pointment to him, nor so far as ho knew to any member of the Board that Greek did not form part of the ordinary school curri culum. Until the year in which Claude Purehas went up for examination, no exkra instruction iv precis wiitiug had beon given in the Grammar School to Civil Service candidates. In that year he took the candidates himself for tuition iv that subject, telling them that it had never been done before,andthat he felt almost ashamed thatitshould have had to be given then. Two lessons were supplied. Withregard to the alleged imperfect instruction iv other sub jects, he had only to say that Claude Purehas received the same instruction as his schoolfellows. For tho junior examination (upon the failure of his son iv which Dr. Purchai seemed to have founded bis complaint) 129 candidates entered, and of those 61 passed; 21 of the 129 ,were from the Auckland Grammar School, and 20 of them passedj the one who failed being Claude Purehas. The lad also entered with 33 other candidates for the Senior CivilServiceExamioation, 23 of whom pa»sed. 12 of the 34 were from the Auckland Grammar School, and 10 of them passed, Claude Purehas beiug one of the two who failed. The statement that boys had been discouraged by the waste of precious time, rested merely upon the statement of Charles Purehas, and though other boys had been mentioned as suariDg this ieeling, they had not been brought forward as witnesses. Prior to last year, no boys had received in the school special instruction to prepare themielves for the open scholarships, and yet with one exception the open scholar ships had all been taken by Grammar School pupils. The want of accord, of which complaint had been made, might 're solve itself intoapersonal matter as between himself and Messrs Kobcrtson and Tomlin 6od. On Mr Tomson's part, too, the want of accord was of a slightly personal character; but, io far as the other masters were concerned, it simply meant a difference of opinion as to management. Mr Macrae then went on to state that in the first instance, Mr Robertßon was appointed to tho school on his recommendation seven years ago, and that in introducing tha gentleman to his duties he had expressed the hope that tho ap pointment would bo the first step in on honourablo and successful career, bosidos assuring him that the fulfilment of tho hope depended upon himself. He had known Mr R»berUon longer than any man fn Auckland—no man in the community had been kinder to him —and he had found himself unable to recommend him either for an increase of salary or for promotion. He had told Mr Robertson over and over again the reasons why he could not do so. He would only say "of Mr Tomlinson that ho was rather excitable, and that he was certainly not the wisest of men—that for years past he had had more trouble in guiding him wisely than he had had with any of the boys. It had been his (the speaker's) endearour in view of the com parative difficulty during ten years of getting good men as teachers—in view further of the fact that those men were with them and that he had, therefore, a penonal duty to them—to act as well us he could for their interests. He had acted towards them in such a manner that those 'who had not been acquainted with tho cir cumstsnees blamod him for undue leniency. Evidence already given had shown, and further cvidonce might be given to show, that his treatment of them had not been in the slightest degree the result of "soft ness," or want of firmness. While he had always acted In the kindliest spirit to them, he had felt it undeiirablo to recommend a change of masters, because as he could not guarantee to the Board that for the salary offered a better man could be got. After showing that Mr Tomson's complaint rested merely upoa two incidents, Ihe character of which had evidently boen misconceived, Mr Macrae went on to refer to Dr. Purehas' statement, that the want of accord had been a serious hindrance to the work oE the school. He pointed out that all the masters had affirmed that this wont of accord had not affected them in their work. Passing on to the charge of intoxication preforred againist Mr Anderson, the speaker characterised it as having been recklesily made and unhandsomely with drawn. In reference to tho other charge of a master making use of low and vulgar jokos which had a debasing and demoralising effect upon the school,he had repeatedly requested Dr. Purchas to meet him, in order that the matter might be inquired into, but no such meeting took plaoe. Dr. Purchas had been in familiar intercourse with him for years, and during j all that time never said anything to him about this alleged debasing and demoralis ing practice—and Dr. Purchas a clergyman too. Tho charge simply rested upon the evidence of the doctor's sons. With regard to the statement ro dissatisfaction of parents Mr Macrae pointed out that Dr. Purchas had been unable to say tor how many parents he spoke. Mr Macrae then took tho opportunity to make some general remarks upon the charges. Granted, he said, that he bad been negli gent as Dr Purchas asserted, and incom petent as Dr Purchas implied, he should from tho gentlomau's own acknowledgment of his (tho speaker's) treatment of his eldest eon have been the last to have brought those charges againot him. After noticing the allegations of Mr McArthur and the Pur chas lads touching a want of attention to classes, he submitted that tho discrepancies in the evidence of the two latter rendered their evidence of very little value, while in answer to Mr McArthur's he doclared in the strongest and most emphatic way that he had never beon away from the school dnring the last year without proper occa sion and reason. As to his work in pre vious years it would be his business to bring forward proof to show that since joining the Grammar School, he had been so overworked that only an originally strong constitution, a profound devotion to his work, and a determined will, could have enabled him to carry on. After describing the system of revisals which had prevailed, Mr Macrae went on to say that this revisal work which fell upon him was very much harder than any ordinary class work could be. Its main purpose was not for examination, but to try and put masters and bojs into a proper hpirit for their work—to benefit the boys firstly, and, if necessary, the masters secondly. This was only a part, however, of his system of supervising the school. There were the written examinations, which meant for him repeated night work, tho loss of his nominal Saturday holi day, and frequently work on Sunday also. For years he had devoted his mid days to the drill of the cadets, and as many as three hours on Saturdays to attending the boys at the Rifle Range. Mr Macrae then read his views on organisation, as given in a letter to the Board written on the sth of January last. In that lettor he had expressed the opinion that boys should be classified according to their general proficiency, and that as it was difficult to get masters who vroro equally good iv the various branches of the school curriculum, it was better to allot to the masters those studies for which they had a special aptitude, or special qualification.

This system ho thought nioro likely to pro duce good and lasting; results than the other and iv this opinion the oldest master* (Mr Anderson and Mr Sloman) had entirely con curred with him. That had been the effect of their experience. The masters whoso connection with the school was of compara tively recent date of course hold contrary opinions. Where recourse had been had to the old system, viz., that of special classi fication tho results had been invariably un satisfactory, The Rev, Mr Gulliver and Messrs Hammond and Me Arthur had con demned the syetom now in vogue on the one ground dial it was not "English." It re mained, however, to be proved that that was a reason for condemnation, and he ventured to say that he would bo iv a position to show that it would be a very bad thing for them if they would not aim at something higher than tho great majority of the English public schools have been doing; Mr Macrae then passed on to deny posi tively Mr McArthur's assertion that it had been a practice at the school to advanco whole classes a step higher at rognlar periods. Thoro waa no foundation what ever for snob a statement. Tho masters were invariably consulted, and where they agreed with him the boys were promoted or not promoted at once; in other cases where ditl'oreuce of opinion existed a conference cnsucit. The large number of entrants each year (no less than 90 iv 1880) rendered the work of classification arduous and difficult, tho ages, capacities, and train ing of the boys being so diverse and varied, i'he cntrauces were balanced by a propor tionate number of withdrawals. [Jn order to shew that his opinion on the subject of classification had undergone no change, but was fixed, Mr Macrae read an extract from his printed report for 1877 ] He then pro ceeded to say that it had been liia practice ever since he became Headmaster to do that work which seemed to him of the most service to the iuterests of the school. AH those who accepted appointments with 1 him under the Board (with one excep tion) left iv two years afterward?, and in the multiplied changes which had taken place since that time lie had rarely got men who, when they joined, were competent for their work. Hence it had been the most important part of his work to endeavour to train men so that they could do their work. And so much was this felt in tho early days that more tlun one member oE the Board en deavoured in hia privato capacity to induce him to give up class teaching altogether and confine himself entirely to taking classes for this and for that master, as mij,'ht bo required. Mr Macrae then showed Unit had he desired to secure his own eaae and comfort he would not have sclecUd tho heavy clasnes which he had taken, but taught others of au easier character to deal with. Few Headmasters, ho affirmed, would have cared to have taken the work which he had felt it is duty to take, and few would have dared to do it. But he had had a 10 or 11 years' local reputa tion as a teacher, and he could therefore afford to depart from tho very ordinary routine of a Headmaster, and take other than head classes. In answer to the charge of want of prido in the school and in the master, Mr Macrae then read letters of sympathy from Mr Tisdall, M.A., at Duncdin, Mr R. 11. Rattray, LL.B., at Invercargill, and Mi- Frank Dignan, at Christchurch, as indi cating the feelings entertained towards him by formor pupils. At this stage the Board, at Mr Macrnb's request, adjourned till this afternoon, when ho will continue his statement.

NATIVE LANDS COURT.

(BY TELEGRAM!. OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. At tho Lands Court to-day a claim put forward by Eliza Kaiha was brought for ward for consideration. The claimant applied to be admitted into Ahiato's block, having been excluded when the block was before the Court. Witnesses were examined to prove tho title of claimant through her genealogy. The Court decided to excludo her from the block.

Subdivisions 1 and 4 were then entered upon. Mr Sheehsn applied for a final order for No 5; also, to have cerUiu names put on a portion of the laud containing 500 acres in Thorpe's survey. Mr Giace ex prcs'ed his willingness to ga on with No. 4. He would hand in a list of names for tho No atihere tribe, and ask the Court to define the piece of land to which his clients were en titled. On the application of Mr Grace an adjournment was granted to the afternoon so that the agents might have plans outside and mark the names and boundaries of the different hapus. This was thought the most direct way of facilitating business.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

THE Board met this afternoon. Present : Messrs D. A. Tole (Crown Lands Com missioner) May, Moat, Touks. LANDS SALE.—The Chairman announced that he held a sale of Pirongia lands on the ICth, but it was un«atisfactory. Only nine sections out of fifty-six were disposed oil. It was agreed thatthe remainder should be open for fale. Discovery of Coal at Wuangaroa. —Letter from Mr Moller, who had been granted permission to prespect at Whanga roa, stating that he had discovered good coal.

Land Sales at Wjiaicatane.— Letter asking that fate of land at Whtkatane be held at Opotiki instead of Taurauga,— Agreed that no change be made. Prospecting for Copp«k. -Separate applications were received from Messrs McLeod, Waiheke, and Snell, Coromandel, for liccuses to prospect for copper, &c, at Coromandel.—Letters referred to the Coro mandel Warden.

School Sites.—A piece of land for school site at Maungatapari, Whangarci, was granted to the Board of Education Patutahi.—Letter from the Board ask ing that the payments be allowed to go towards specified road.—Granted.

I'AKEROA.—Application from Mr Pinker, Maketu, asking that a portion of Pukerea block be surveyed and offered under tho Homestead Act.—Matter deferred, pending the report of the District Surveyor. Matal'OKl.—Mr J. Smith recommended that the Matapori and another block at Wbangarei, be offered for sale as a cattle run, —Deferred until it be visited by the Chief Surveyor.

CORRESPONDENCE.

CONCERTS IN CHURCHES.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l was glad to notion in this day's "Herald" a correspondent calling attention to the unconstitutional proceedings on the part of the officers of All Saints and St. Matthew's Churchea. I think our good Bishop should at once put his veto on the wholes affair. I can only hope that their blunder h*a arison through tho ignoranoe of those who should have known better. The whole question haa recently boen settled in one of tho Southern Dioceses, whore a similar attempt was oiado, and I only hope that the parishioners of tho above parishes will mark their disapproval by their abaenoe,—l am, &o. PABISniONBR.

MR. NEWMAN AND ENGLAND'S DESPOT.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—l beg a short space In your valnablo paper I that I may havo tho opportunity to answer Mr Newman's letter of tho 18th instant. Mr New man, no doubt, is earncßt in the G.T. oauso, and he allows no circumstance that transpires to pass his notice It possible, so that h» can make use of it as a simile, whereby he may be ablo to air his favourite theme. But in thii instance, I tniok ho has failed. What tho aMMSination ol the Rusßian Kmporor has to do with the New Zealand licensing laws, or tho Russian national police has to do with tho polioo force of New Zealand, or Russian-Siberia with tho New Zealand Licencing i;onrt,l am at a loss to under stand. Its canso and efl'ect of tho one do not in the slightest way boar upon the other. If I fathom rightly the analogy which Mr New i man refers to, it is this-Huasla ia very much troubled just now with fanatics that would destroy everything opposed to their creed or vice and New Zealand is very much annoyed by a few fanatios whose ideas and aims aro terribly despotic of which Mr Newman, is a prominent leader, and tho police force of both countries it soems has not the pow<-r to destroy the nuisances. Tho old favourite topic of strong drlnkf, tho manufacturer and retailer, beon tho means of sweeping away thousands,' etc., etc., mußt bo getting rather stale for Mr Newman starts another topic—tho licensing laws are defective. I know it, and so do every licensee, and I can assure Mr Newman thero are thosa in tho trado who aro wiUInK and when tho time comes will aBBiBt it allowed (even it it should be against their own interest, to make them cfret'tive and workable, that is tho now Licensing Act; but to any tho present IJcxmsing Court as at present con stituted, and "too system by which It is eoverned, is carried out for tho benent oi Hoenie-hi/Wers," and as Mr Newman would have it against the moral and social well-being of the community-such »88ertion is wrong. MrNew man, writing upon hotel accommodation, com mits himself thus : " And tho soventy-fonr that are licensed for the entire city aro mostly inn worao position than those in Queen-street. Well! woll! Joseph, your espressables are too loud, and it shows your total ignorance or the accommodation we, out of Queen-street, are able and willing to give. Mr Joseph IS owman preaches sobriety. I wish he would act i- Mr Joseph Newman talks of millions of money spent for stimulants. Let him also think ot the thousands of mouey spent foolishly from time to I timo by the victims of the deliberate and I wisked advice of those who trap tho stock ex change. Jf the lunatic asylums and cemeteries have representatives from the effects of one, they have also representatives from tho effects of the other. " Come out from among them Joseph, before you bexin to preach regeneration. - 1 alD' &C- . HUBERT OBAM. Prince Arthur Hotel, March 21st, 1831. ____^_____

TELEGRAMS.

Finn Oun Own Correspondent),

COROMANDEL, this day. No trace ot Bourko, who is missing, has been found,

Blackmoro has 201bs of rich specimens from tho new leader.

Bismarck v. Tokatea.—The flow of Water from tho Bismarck workings has in creased to such an extent that tho con tractors are obliged to dotist workiug. The miuo at the present rate of How will be drained in 48 hours.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

A charge of using insulting language, tending to provoke a breach of the peace, brought by Mr 11. Alley of Hikutaia, against Mr A. Brodie, County Chairman, was heard at tlie Police Court to-day, Tho complaint arose over a conversation in connection with tho Konmta Road, in which each charged the other with keeping back its opening for interested purposes. Tho Mayor was the only witness. Tho cjso was dismissed.

RUSSELL, this day

The following tenders were received for Russell wharf extension : — Alexander Sutherland, £720 (accepted) ; dccliued : O. Wells, £1,097; John McLean and Son, £920; J. Sheehan, jim., £1090; Mercer and Marshall, £905 : Murdoch McLean, £841:; J. Priar, £BG2.

[I'EE PRESS ASSOCIATION.}

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The grapo crop at Akaroa is almott totally destroyed this year by blight. ACCIDENT TO A DOCTOR. Yesterday evening Dr. Burrows, of Rangiroa, was thrown violently from his buggy and severely injured, and is iv a somewhat dangerous etato. WEST COAST UAILWAY. A large number of shares iv tho proposed West Coast Hallway Company have been applied for during the past low days.

DUNEDIN, this day,

MR LODGE'S SUCCESSOR.

Mr Stoney, clerk of tho Police Court here, has been promoted to the oliico of Chief Clerk at tho R.M. Court, Auckland.

MINISTERIAL MOVEMENTS,

After tho Executive Council mooting to-night, Mr Oliver leaves for the North, the Premier returning with tho Governor to-morrow.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS, —This Day.

(Before Mcsrs 13. Ireland (Chairman), H. M. Jervis, and 11. do C. Murtelli, Justices of the Peace.) DRUNKENNESS. Jeremiah O'Connor and Matthew Coats were lived ss. Jane Koed, alias Rolfc, was charged with ii similar offeuce. Sho was found in tears fretting for. the loss of her husband, who had forsaken her and flod to another part of the colony. 5a and costs. WILFUL KXPOSUIIE. Charles Bnrne, a younjj man, was charged with wilfully exposing his person. Prisouor pleaded druukenucss and ignorance1 of the facts of the case. Mr Pardy suid the prisoner was very drunk in High-street and the offence was accidental. Fined 40* and costs, or two months' im prisonment. PUOILTSTIC. William Smith was charged under the Vagrant Act with creating a disturbance at midnight on the 21st. in Queen-street. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Pardy said the prisoner was the worso for liquor at the time, and desirous of fight ing the best mau in Auckland. Fined 20s and costs, or 7 days. THE LOST SIIBKP. Frederic Warnstedt, who was supposed to have boon drowned in October last, was brought up undor the Vagrant Act chargod with assaulting Inspector Goldio by using offensive language towards that officer on the 2Cth October in Queon-street. Prisoner said ho would plead guilty. Mr Pardy stated the case. The prisoner was formerly a porter, and was in tho habit of following Mr Goldie and usiufc oflensivc language. Mr Goldie felt it necessary to lay an information against Warnstedt. but before the summons could be served defen dant made bis escape into the bush, and bad he remained thoro no further notice of him would have been taken ; but, aa he has roturned, it wa» thought necessary that some steps should ho taken to restrain him from further acts of iiHolence. The Bench imposed a fino of £10 and costs, or three months' in Mount Eden. PUNCHING FAT. Robert Nottonand John Wilson (both on warrant) were charged with assaulting Patrick. McEuery ana using threats, in consequence of which he went in bodily tear. Mr T. Cooper appeared for defendants and asked for a remand. The case was accordingly remanded until Friday ; prisoners to find sureties in £20 cacb. A WOMAN'S COMPLAINT. Wm. J, Dyer was charged with usincr offensive language towards Jane Thompson, and threatening to put hor down. Jane Thompson, wife of John Thompson, of the Wiiau, deposed that she lost one of her ponies, and found that Dyer had im pounded the poor thing ; sho went to Dyer lor her pony, but as she had not the 5s to pay him, he got into a furious passion, swore at her, and put his fist up to her 110*0. Wm. Grant, farmer, deposed that ho was present; heard Mrs Thompson asking for her pony. Mr Dyer refused, and used some very bad language, shaking his fiat and threatening to kick her to —. Dyer's con duct was alarming and violent. Mary Jackson, wife of Kobert Jackson, said she was near Dyer's hou»c on the Sun day morning ; she was just sitting down to breakfast, when she hoard a. kicking and swearing ; she left her frying-pan on tho iire, Jran out, and saw Mrs Jliompeon kicking up a frightful row; she was dancing and swearing. Mrs Thompson was a bad woman, but Dyer was a good fellow. Wm. J. Dyer, settler, denied the soft impeachment. It was Sunday, and he was quietly taking his breakfast, previously to ! preparing for church, when Mrs Thompson came and kicked his door. The Bench were of opinion that the assault was proved, and ordered Dyer to find sureties, himself in £20, and two in £10 each to keep the peace for six months,and to pay expenses. WILLIAM AND MART. Mary Quinlan was summoned to answer a chargo of assaulting William Hogan by calling him a " pestitute " and other oppro ' bious epitaph*, and threatening to give him I a close shave.in consequenco of which he feared that his throat was in imminent danger. The parties agreed to arrange matters outsido the Courr. CHARGE OP ASSAULT. James McKay was charged with assault ing Charles Cantell, l>y pushing him with a stick on the orcnincr of St. Patrick's Day, Mr Tyler appeared for the informant, and Mr Thome for defendant. Charles Cantell, newspaper runnor, of Karangahape road, deposed that on Thurs day evening, he was delivering papers in Wcllsslcy-strcct, when defendant said, " you are delivering in my district;" ho re fused to discontinue the practice, when ho suddenly felt defendants' stick against his head; blood flowed and he passed into dreamland ;he came round, when ho was surprised on being informed that he had two black eyes; ho had since lost his appetite. To Mr Thorne: Ho did not want to fight. Eid not call McKny a coward. Was not a fighting man. Elizabeth Kcrr, residing at the corner of Nelson-street, knew both men. Sho was sewing in the shop on Thursday evening when she heard a noise ; ran out and saw Csntell stretched upon tho ground. He was bleeding. Had his coat and hat on. Saw defendant in the distance. Christopher Gourley deposed to seeing two men. Heard them talking loudly. It was nearly dark. Went across to see what was tho matter. Saw Cantell lying in the gutter. To the Bench : Did not see any striking, William Kelly, of Wellington-street, newspaper runner, said he visited com plainant in company with defendant for the purpose of making peace between tho parties. He went by request of McKay, who was anxious that the case should not appear in Court. Mr Thome addressed the Court in defence, and said the evidence of Miss Kerr and Gouriey proved nothing beyond the fact that Cantell was lying in the gutter. He thought that tho complainant only got what he deserved. He would call Mr McKay, whose evidence would alter the face of things. , Daniel McKay deposed that about 7.30 p.m. on Thursday evening, ho observed Cantell supplying his customers, to which he had objected. Defendant said he

Bhould report tho facts at the Star, and would havo no parleying with him. Cantell immediately put down his bag, called him a coward, and other offensive names. He still talked of fighting, but defendant told him he was an old man and past fighting. Complainant, who was evidently excited through drink, rushed at him, when he (defendant) struck him and kuocked him down, hoping it would be of salutary service to him. To Mr Tyler: Complainant put his papers down. He (defendant) moved on. Complainant advanced about three yards and shaped. He then knocked him down in self-defence. Cantell then said, "I've had enough ; that will do." Johu Lepino deposed that ho gavo out tho Stabs to the runnors on the evening of the assault. Cantell was late aud very much excited. Ho put it down to St. Patrick's Day.

Fined 40s and costs,

This closed tho business of tbo Petty Ses> eions.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[reuter's telkqeams.]

RISE IN WOOL.

LONDON, March 19.H

At tho wool sales to-day 4,000 bales were catalogued. Prices generally ruled 10 to 15 per cent highor. SIR A. GOHDON AND THE COLO NIAL CONFERENCE. LONDON, March 21.

It haa transpired that Sir Arthur Gordon and Commodore Wilson have communicated with the Secretary of State for tho Colonies regarding tho report of tho Intercolonial Conference on the subject of tho Soutli Sea Island imißaacroH, aud tho powers of tho High Commissioners for tho Western Pneitic. Their letters reply warmly to the comments of the report which Commodore Wilson chamcterißOs as a scunilous libel.

THE WELLINGTON ASYLUM INQUIRY.

(ISY TIiIiKGIRAVH, OWN COItKESI'ONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. AT tho A Hyhtin enquiry tho case for the defence was concluded, but rebutting evidence for tho complainant is to be admitted. Dr Skao's further cvidenco cronted n profound scusation ofsurpri.se and indignation. Ho admitted that Mr White law'a testimonials disclosed uo special fitness on his part for the post of Superin tendent, when ho (Dr. Skae) recommended tho appointment. Mr Whitelaw had no previous experience, but Dr. Skno thought him reliable and was desirous not to havo a local man lest ho should bo (humbugged), because if ho adverlised for applicants jthero was sure be much log rolling, and a danger of somo newspaper pet, or popular policeman, or incapable clerk, obtaining tho position. Dr. »kae said he had never seen a Rtraifiht-jacket in his life, but he kuew it diil'ercd from a "camasolo." 11 o did not consider tho fact that Hall had been kept ncaily seven months without intermission in a stiaight jacket. It was a matter for the Inspector to comment upon in his note book. The Chairman asked : " Then disapprov ing of a certain systematic couri«o of treat ment which you nay you saw goiug on for mouths, and (indium your verbal remon strance not attended to, did you not take more serious steps as Inspector." Witness : " No."

Dr. Skac said ho was not aware tkat a person not appointed as matron in the books of the Aiylum w»h acting in that capacity, nor that she was in receipt of £50 per annum out of tho matron's salary. Syste matic deception had been practiced upon him.

The enquiry will bo ronimed on ThurS' day afternoon.

HARBOUR BOARD.

Tim fortnightly mooting of tlio Harbour Board was held this afthrnoon. Present : —

Messrs Uoiuptoa (Chairman), Clark, Morrin, WaddcJ, McKonzie, Masefield, Aickin, Thompson, Boylan and Mays. IiKOULATIONS TOE ELECTION.— A COIII -munication was recoivod from the Thunics Harbour Board suggesting rarioua changes in the prenent mode of election.—lt wus referred to the Finance Committee.

ItKMOVAL OV Office.—An application from Mr W. hodder for leave to shift tlic A.S.N. Go's, ollico to "another too waa referred to the Works Committee.

Dkad House.—The Town Clerk wrote intimating the Council's willingness to remove the dead house to Ilobson-atrect, outside the dock-yard fence, as soon as tho eitc had been pointed out. Kuakatuhi.—Application from Mr Shaw nskiug that this block bo oll'ercd for sale— Agreed that it be surveyed. Taiiemarama. — Application that this block be vested in the Council.—Agreed th.it a letter be sent to tho Government,

Bosh Fires. —Letter from Mr Monk, Union Snah and Door Company, reporting fires in the bush at Kaihu and Kairara, Kaiparn, A number of unimportant applications for land were considered, aud the meeting adjourned till tho 31st. Gridiron. - Mr Georgo Strong applied for erect a Gridiron for small boats along side the public baths on tho reclaimed ground.—Granted.

New Membek. —A letter was received from the Marine Department notifying tho appointment of Mr J. M, Clark to the Board vice Mr L. W. Eaton.

The Dock.—The CLairraan announced that he had waited upoa the Hon. Mr Whitaker to request permission for Mr Blackett, C.E., "to report upon the dock site during his visit to Auck land. Mr Whitaker had told him Mr Black ett's time would be so fully occupied here with departmental work that he could not be spared.—Mr Aickin said that he had been engaged in convorso with Mr Blackett and the gentleman had not given him tho im pression that want of time wonld undertake such a work. It was evident that there was some misunderstanding on the matter, and he would recommend, therefore, that the request should be urged. Mr Thompion proponed " That the Chair, man and Messrs Clark, Morrin, and Aickin, bo apppointed a deputation to wait upon the Attorney-General in order to urge upon him the advisability of allowing Mr Blackett to report re dock site, «nd that further power be given to the head of the department."— The proposition was seconded. —A dis cussion onsued, in the course of wbich it was pointed out that if Mr Blackett's con templated stay in Auckland was too short to justify him in reporting as desired, the authorities might be asked to grant an extension of his time.—Tho motion was carried.

IMPORTANT LAND SALE.

Messes B. Tonks and Co. held a numer ously attended eale of allotment* forming the township of Henderson, at their Bruns wick Mart to-day; also, a number suburban Bites adjoining, but as the eale hud not concluded on going to press, we are obliged to hold over the balance until our next issue.

Emma-stroet.: at per allotment C, £3 10s ; 7, £6 ; 26 and 27, £4 10s each; 21 and 23, £6 10s each; 26, £8 ; 17, 18, and 19, £5 each; 14, £7; 15 and 16, £8 each. Thomaa-streot : 32, £5 ; 45, £4; 54, £4 ss. George-street: 28 and 29, £6 10s cash; 52 aud 53, £5 each ; 67 and 68, £5 15s ; 50, £7; 51, 59, and 75, £5 15«. Suburban allotment s, atpor acre: No. 1, 2, 3, and 4, £4 15s; 28, £5; 25, £8; 26, £6 10; 24, £5; 23, £4 ;21 and 22, £3 ss; 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, £3 23 6cl per acre ; 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37, £3 5b ; 31, £7 ; 32 and 33, £7 10s ; 39, £4 10s ; 39 and 44, £4; 40, £3 10s ; 41, £3 12s; 42 and 43, £3 10s; 12, 13, and 14, £2 17b 6d.

In the sbaremarket today there was con siderable enquiry for Caledonians, at 20s ; Tokateas, 8s; Kuranui Hill, 5s ; and Moanataire, 30s, In Bank and Insurance shares there was very little alteration on yesterday's quotation*. The boy Alcock, found yesterday by Sergeant Jackson, was sent back to the Industrial Home, but managed to run away last night with two other boys. The-three were arrested to-day by Constable Kennedy, and when Alcock was asked why he ran away replied, " I want to go to Mount Eden paol; my brother is doing two months there."

ACCIDENT.

RUSSELL, this day.

Whilst the Te Anau was discharging cargo at midnight on her arrival from Sydney, an accident happened, by which one of the seamen got hurt through a hatch falling on him. VISIT OF MR ROLLESTON. The natives had a meeting last night, and decided to allow tho Native Minister to unveil the Waitangi monument, as lie la ■expected tO'inorrow. _

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 23.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWJM. — Dampier's largo grand new Bhop opena this day (Tueaday) with an enormous atook of Fresh Bargains. Particulars in the 3rd oolumn, 4th pane Removed to Wakefleld-street, a few yardfi from the old shop. WANTED, a smart Boy for the Market; Apply to W. Hea-l. at tho Market. W", ANTED, a General Servant; good V* wages.—Apply Stab office. ASHING WANTiiD.—For address apply Star office^ ANTED KNOWN — Other Great Bargains at Whito's.Parnell. WANTED, a Carpenter.—T. Constable, Kobson-streot. WANTED, a General Servant; good references.—Mrs Cunningham, Pon sonby^ - WANTED, two or three Young Men an Boardars, Terms moderate.—For ad dress apply to Mr Major, (juesn-street Wharf. WANTEDTir Housemaid, afso a young woman who understands plain oookinc;. —Provincial Boarding Houbo, Shortland-Btroet. WANTED, a Good General Servant.— Apply to Mra. Giles, Anglesea-streot, direct oppo»ito Mr Prime's. ANTED, an Apprentice, who can write correctly.-Apply, by lett-r, to W MoArthur fc Co. IriTANTED, a Girl, about 17 or 18 years 7 7 old,— Apply Mrs Helandor, London street, olf Bt Mary's Road, Ponsonby ANTED, a good woman Cook for a Hotel nt once; good placo,—Apply to Mrs Kluuoro'B Registry, whortland-stroet. W"~ ANTED, a good Cook aud Liiuudress for a gentleman's family, Gißborno; wngoß 15».—Apply ut onoo to Mrs Klemoro's Rogistry, Shortland-atreot. ANTKD, v Firat-clasß Cook and Kitohonman for hotel in country.— Apply Star Hotel. ANTED, one or two good Men for Koncing; must bo used to tho work.- S. Whito, Fencer, near Uritomnrt Hotol. ANTED, ft Second-hand Copper, from 18 to 25 gallons—Apply by lottor, stating prlop, to LR. Stah oflloo. . \\J ANTKD, n young Puppy Dog with- Vt out tooth.— Apply at onoo at Crown Bakery, I tobaou-Btroot. WANTED, a Lad about 16 to learn tho Shipwrighting Bustneai. — Apply at MoQuarrlo and MoCallum's, Moohanlca' Bay. ~~ANTKD to SelTj aT~Patent Box Manglo.—Apply to Mra Uyinook. East- Btroot, Nowton (uotvr Y. VVarrcn'a Grocery Storo_ WANTED, a good Tatloress, one who thoroughly understands tho machine; oonstnnt employment to a good hand,—Apply F. McKouna. Pitt htroot. W' ANTKD, a young Girl to miml a baby and make horsolf üßOful.—Apply to Mrs Co*tur, Juvonilo Clothier, Karangahapo Roart,J_owton._ ANTKD, Board and Residence by a gontleman nnd family; no lean than livo rooms, and i:o other bourdors.—F.S.l',, Stau olllco. ANTED KNOWN, Three Good Looso Boxos to lot for racehorses at tho Kllorslio Hotel; easy terms.—Apply to J. Mor riton, Bllortllo Hotel W~^ ANTKD, a respectable middlo-nyed woman as Cook and Houiekaoper to a bacholor on a farm a little way out of Auck land; roforoncoa required.—Apply to JCdward LowU, Cuatoiu homo-btrcet. \\T ANTED to Kent, a Gentleman's Ro- TV Bldonce, with garden, and no less thnn 8 room«, in tho vicinity of tho Girls' High School.—W.M.. Btak ollicc. ANTED—Kvcrybody to call and Bee thla Grand Machine, now being worked by Mra Fiako at tho Groat Depot, Quocn-stroot. V&T^NTEDTservauts uut of Pliico to Vv apply to Stuart's Registry Offlw, Cmnbridgo. _ W ANTKD KNOW 3, tho Pioneer Ladgo 1.0. G.l1. moats in tho Tomporanco Hall, on Tuesday, at 7.30 p.m., instead of W cdneadayn. \,\7'ANTJtD, a Machinist accustomed to \ 7 work tho wax thread machino; also Improvora.—U. Black aud Co., Victoria-street Kirn t. ANTED, the address of W. Irwin, of Kennington liano, London.—A. Ander son, oaro of Barmoistor, 37, Little Colllus-otrcot, Molbourno. XNTTd at once, for Chriotchurch Pottery Work*, a flrstrClußS hand at making and burning Drain Pipes and Sanitary Goods ot all kinds.—Apply por letter or tolo.jram, with reference, to O'Sullivan & Co, N. Z. Kxchango, Christchuroh. ANTED, Two or Three Ladies to introduco a flrBtol»83 Family and Faihion Ilogsisino ; liberal commission offured. —Apply by loUcr " .Magnnine," Star t'fflco. _ ANTUD, a Partner, either Lady or Qontleman, with uuiall Capital iv an established and vory remunorativo business, to increase tho samo.—Address, J.E.K., Stak L) Jiico. V«7ANTED to Sell, a New Express V V Cart, now body and pair of good socond hand wheoln Cheap) at tho shop next JaerKor and Pnrkor'e, Frooman'd Bay. \jij ANTED to Know—Why the Singer, v v Domestic, or some othtr Company did not tnko tho only first prize at Bjdney and Mel bourne 1 Dccaoso thoy oould not. B«cau80 tho Wonderful Now Daviu Vortical Feed Machino was there and did. "ANTEu to Know-Why the Kiugcr, Domostlo. or some other Company don't coma nnd iry to win the §1000 reward} Answer: Because they d aro not. W" ANTED, Lorco Consumers for i or 5 [ tons of Good Corned Boef. guaranteed b*st quality and at 2M por lb, dolivoanl at I wharf or station.—G. Hulmo, Butcher, Quoen streot; TS, 7"ANTED, Needlework to take home, T y or advertiser could ro out by tho day.— Apply to Mrs. Marks, Nel»ou-stre«t, opposite tlio Government School, WANTED, Purchaser for Kcccipe anil all instructions for the MRnufaoturo of the New Zonland Hlood Rcatorer, giving rotnrns of 3W) por coat,—Apply oflloe, Lot [later ttian Tuesday next. _____ WANTED X N O WN- That tho Kinicbt Teas Grows can bo purchased at Row's, and at Rew'a alone. Tho vordict of all is—" Uow fragrant, how rare, it's a treat to get tasting such Teas I declare." Tho most refr«shing beverago over offered to the Public is THE PURK INDIAN TKA, Prico, 3/ V lb. Now selllnj at RKW'g, corner of Victoria and A lbert-atroets. ANTED KNOWN.—The cheapest place in Town to obUin a Metallic of Brlßtlo Hair BRUSH—Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat Shoo, Plate, Decanter, Houso, Banister, Carpot Scrub, Du»t, Horse. Dandy, Water, Spoko, or Netallio Woe, or P»int BBUSd-Drossing Pocket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mano Comb, is at Chas. Goodson's, 111, Queen-flteeot; and atßran don House. Parnell. WANTED KM OWN.—C. W. Goodson has Opened n Branch Kstabli»hment at Brandon Housk, .Parnell, when will bo ex hibited dally " The Kohlsoor," the most brilliant illumination in Auckland. Tho stock ia com prohonslve and attractive, and olierod at tho samo pricoa us at 111. Queen-streot. The Trade Motto: "Small profits and quick returnt,* or. " A nimble »ivponoehotter than allow ahilliig," being adopted in both establishments. All goods aro marked In plain figures.—London Ufflco. SS. St. Mary Aie. WANTED KNOWN.—3l,oooJtSeautltul Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id each; Handnomely-bound Scrap Albums, at la each; Japanese Scraps (the few remaining ones), reduced to Id eaoh, exquisite for ladies' fancy work; round and oval Trays from Is each; Japanese Sunshades (the fathionab'e Stovo ornament), 2s each; a Photogr»phio Novelty. "The Man in Possession," is 6d; Childrena Picture Cards and Books in great varioty; The TeßChera' Oxford Biblo, splendid typo with valuable Information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2a; a splendid Ausortmsnt of Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Chinaware at prioea hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, Quoen stroet.—C. W. Goodson, Quoon-atreet; and at Brandon Honao, Parnell. AN xED KNOWN. MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLK MAKKR (Latk Forewoman op Mk. W. Rattrai's), Begs to iLtlmato to her Frionda and Customers that she has commenced Business in tho NEW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET, Next tho Corner of Wyndham-street. J Prompt attention will bo given to all orders sho may bo ontrnated with. \iTANTED KNOWN, - A Splendid V V Assortment of Watches jnnt received at C.W, GooflDOn's. Alluminium, oqual in appear ance to gold, excellent time-saepers, 255; Ladles' and Gents' Silvor Geneva, rrom 30s; Key and Keyless Gold Hnntora, from £fi to £12 ; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising: Eight-day and Keyleaa French, Ellip tical Carriage Jokers, Peepo'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, fie, &0., from 7b 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clocks for tho Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lery; Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, in Brooches and Seta, Studs, Ringa, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Klephant and Dog Inkstands; Tablo and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knivos and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers, from is Gd per pair; Pooket Knives, from 6d ; Sycamore Brosd Platters, from 2s 6d; Knives, from la 6d; Butchers' Knivas, from 9d; Scissors, from Is ; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s 6d; Gents' Longcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-! llngton So»rfs, la 6d; Boya' Eton Collars, 6d Mozart Wrists, Id per pair; Tho Tom Thumb Printing Press, at 7s 6d; Great NovelWea in Bull Dog Banks, ftc, &0., at Goodaon's. 11l Quoen-Btreet, opposite Tonka's Mart; and at Brandon Houso, Parnoll. Tj- A D 1 E =1§! The app'iances for Ruffling, Gathering and Sewing on a Band at same time, Binding on the Straight or Cross, Kilting, Crescent Binding, Braiding, Embroidery, are made for most American Machines at small cost. AH persons desirous of doing Fancy Work now being msd» so much of by the "Davis" machinist—can obtain them by leaving their orders wish tho undereigned tefora tho depar ture of tho mail on tbo 20th instant, and on their arrival wo will teach the ÜBe of them FREE OF CUAKOE. \V. H. SHAKSPEAIt & CO., 21C, QUKEN-STRKBT, , . -.



■Wanted. WANTED, a respectable person to take charge of a Baby Boy 14 months oW.- Apply 11 o'clook to-morrow Stab Office. WANTED KNOWN, tnat you can Dresa well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. See advertise ment on front page. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for 55s or upwards will receive a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Queens street. WANTED, Readers to study economy andjbuy Beßt Quality of Meat:—Mutton, 2Jd; Boiled Beef, 3d; Roaat Beef, 4d; Corned Beef 3d; Beof Sausage, 4d; Corned Beef, or 501bs, 2Jd, warranted sweet. — Geo. Hulme, Butcher, Queen-streot. ■%,*/AJNTKD, Purchasers for Mangolds V? or Swede Turnips, in lots of S tons dolivered at the Auckland Station or any Station 20 miles of Auokland at 25s per ton, or 20s on tha ground. Also, 200 tons of good Hobart Town Potatoes. Large buyers will be dealt with llherally.—Fisher fc Co. WANTKD KNOWN.—Mis Grice is Sole Agent at Newmarket for the fol lowing leading Ptpors: — Evening Stab, " NowiZealand Herald," " Free Press." " Saturday Night," "Melbourne Saturday Night," "Ob server," "Bible Standard," "Weekly Nowe. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Bpokes Fellooa, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at hia Yards, Lower Albortstroot, near Dook, at the owest cash prices. Tho timber, being under ovo ia bettor than that pnrohaaed ulsewhere <I*7 ANTED KNOWN. Tho Auokland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be sold as Great Bargains, to mako room. Also, aU dosoriptions of Timber, Doors, Sttßhos, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Fricos, Q. HOLD3HIP, Manager. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that K. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timbor in Kauri and Whito Pino, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-houso.streot West, opposite and of Hobson-street. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for White Pino has induoed them to oirango tor a constant supply. WANTED KNOWN-W. 11. Dampier has just imported an immense quantity of suporior new and standard Pianoforte Muaio, consisting of Sonus (Sentimental and Comio), Operas, Piecos, l.anoes, &c, &c, and as ho haa bought it cheap, will sail it all at one price, viz., (id each, 13 to tho douen, some of it worth 5s each; Catalogues on applicaiion. Ladies are requested to handle it carefully. A fow Shoets fcuaio, 2 for Id and Id each. Tho above is so cheap thoro will bo only a triflliug reduction to the trade and profession.—W. 11. DAMPIER. WANTED KNOWN,-At C. W. Goodson'a Stationery is sold at English prlcos. Cro»m-iaid Ruled Noto, 2d per quiro; Knvslopcß, 2d per pacKet: a job lot of 15.(100 at Id por p»cket of 25; Beautifully Tintod Rop a»d Fancy Noto Papor, with Court Envelopes to match, Is per quire and packot; ditto ditto, with Gold-prlutod Toxts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Noto, in all bordors, Cd por qulro; Court Envolooes, 6d : Foreign Noto, IsGd per 5 quires; Knv»lopos to match, 3d for 25; ltulod Foolscap and Letter Paper, 9d; Blotting Papor, Is Gel por quire. Pass and Account, Kxorciso aud Copy Boolta, oqually choap. WritiDg Dosks. Despatch Caeos, ICnvelopo Caseß and Blottora in great variety; Ink, Id por bottlo; Inkotan.iainvarlouastyles; Pen-wipers, a grout novelty; Pnp«r Knives ; Initial Stamps for paper or linan stamping, beautiful typos, Is and 2s; The Climax Dator, with fixed dates for 10 years and business address, 30s; tho Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7s Cd.—lll, o'ieen-stroot, opposite Tonka's Mart; and at Brandon House, Parnall. YITANTED ATTENTION OF PUBLIC. BLOOD RESTORER. Tho Publlo are cautionbd to beware of any Fraudulent Imitation of HITCHBNS' CELEBEATED BLOOD KESTOItEB, Whioh Is tho only NEW ZEALAND KKMEDIAt. ACIENT OV TUB KIND. N.B.—Mr. Kitchens rtiielaims any connection with parties who are attempting to trado on tho namoof his Renowned Medioino, and who aro doairout) of making monoy out of a professed Blood Restorer recipj^ f*i A NVABSER— Wanted a gentleman of V.J good address.—Book Depot, Queen-streot Junction. _ TDIO CAKPENTeßS—a|fewGood Hands I wanted at tbo new Ma»onlo Hall, Princes strcet,—T. Colebrook, Contractor, Butter! butter i butter \ Wanted, a D»iry of Fresh Buttor weokly. —Apply Alma atoro, off Franklin Road. ORKING MEN'S CLUB. — Appli " cations will bo reoolved by tho Com mittee until MONDiY, the 28th ins;., for a Seo retary, whoso time would bo only partially occupied. — Particulars aa to duties can bo obtained at tho Club. A UCKLAND EDUCATION HOARD. A. Certificated Teaoher Is required as Assistant Maßter at tho Auckland Bercsford-streot School; S'i'ary at rato of £250 per annum (less reduction Of 10 per con*.) Applications accompanied by testimonials and eferonccs.to bo adJressed to tho Board. VINCENT B. HIOF, Pccretary. MaetlDffo. EDEN LODGE, No. 1530, E.C, Tho Regular Monthly Meeting will bo held in tho Ma!onic Hall, Newton, THIS (Tuesday) JSVKNISG, at G. 30. Visiting brethren aro invited. By order of the W. M. lIENRY CHAPMAN, P.M. Secretary. 10. G. T, ARK OF KDKN LODGE, 52. A Public Toa Meeting and Entortainmont will bo held in connection with tho above Lodge THIS (TuofcUy) ICVKNING. in the Lodge-room, Kdcn Torraon. Chair to bo taken at 8 p.m. by tho «cv. Mr Dunn, Tickets, Is Gd eaob, can be obtoinod of tho Secretary. SAM. JENKIN, Secretary. AUCKLAND BKICKLAYERS' L ABOURBRS' PROTECTIVE SOCIETY. A Meeting of tho above Sooiety is to held at tho WorkiDg Men'a Club Rooms at 7.30 p.m. on tho 23rd March, livery member is requested to attend. E. STURCH, Secretary. | YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. The Annual Mooting of Members will bo held on IUKSDAY, tho 29th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To recoivo annual report, elect offiw-bearers, &c. A full attendanoo is oarnestly requested. TUOMAS BUDDLB, Hon. Sec. MEETING of DAIRYMEN will be held at tho Kden Vino Hotel on FRIDAY EVENING next, at 8 o'olock. A MEETING of Householders living in tho Mauku School District will bo held on March 24th, at 7 o'clook, at Mr Johnson's FUx-raill, to consider a letter written by Major Lu»k to the Board of education against a memorial of householders re tha late election of Committee. C. KAVANAGH. Mauku. O.G.T.—VICTORIA LODGE.'No. 22, • NEWMARKET. Tho abova Lodge will open In tho Third Degree on THURSDAY, 21th instant. Mem bers wlahiuK to take that Degree will please bo in attendance at their Lodge-room, Newmarket Hall, at 7 o'clock sharp. Degroo Members of Sister Lodges are invited to attend. Tho Subordinate Lodgo will moet at 8 o'clock, i AU Members are invited to attond. By order of Dogroe Lodge. GKO. R. H. IBBKTSON, Degree Worthy Secretary. "VTEW ZEALAND PRUDENTIAL IS ASSURANCE SOCIKTY. The Adjourned Annual Meeting of the above Soo'.etr will be held in tho largo room. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, on WEDNES DAY, the 23rd instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business:—To reoeive Report and Balance i Bheet, to Kite* Members of the Com mitteo of Management and two Trustees M. S. LEERS, Secretary. Auckl&nd, March 8,1881. Lost and Pound. LOST, Yellow and White Cow, supposed to have calf at foot, diamond brand and enr brand; 10s reward.—Charles Burke, Now North Road. LOST, on Saturday, a Magpie.—Finder rewarded on returning it to Mr Maaban, Upper Durham-street. LOST, on Sunday, March 20, between Welloeley-street and Northern Hotel, a Plaid Shawl.—A reward if returned to Quick's Stableß. LOST, from 71, Cook-street, on Thurs day evening, a small Black Puppy; answers to tho name o{ "Tiny."—Any one re turning Bamo to tho above address, will bo rewarded. LOST, on Monday afternoon, in Queen- Btreot, or on the" Beaoh road to Parnell, a Plain Silver Bracelet.—Finder will oblige by lo&ving it at Mr Stodart's Office, Shortlana- Btreet. LOST, from Domain Cricket Ground, ten or more sheep—Tar mark OO Broad arrow in Hod Paint.—£l reward if returned to me; or, £5 if stolen on conviction of thief.— Apply to C. Wood Parnell. Galls. TIKI . GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call of Threepence per Share on the Capital of the Company has this day been made by tbe Directors, payable to tho Manager, at tho Com pany's office, No. 11, New Zealand Insurance Company's Unildingß, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, the 13th dsy o£ April, 1881. Shareholders ■who have paid Preliminary Call of Threepence will receive credit for same as againßt Call now made. D. G. MAODONNELL, Auokland, 11th March. 1881. j Manaßor'



To Let _ -RTORTH SHORE.-To Lot, a Family J3I Residence with large ground.-O. Mays. "VTORTH SHORE.—Xo Let, several Neat 131 Cottagep.-Apply R. and R. Under, House and Land Agent __ HOUSE to Let near Girls' High School; large garden. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. , D~OG~FuTi~SALE — a thorough-bred Kctriover, fifteen months old—to mako room for another.-Apply to D. Evitt, Queen. street. , rpO LET, a Small Shop in Wellington. L Btreot.-Apply tack o£ Auckland Savings Bank. . O~LET, a comfortable Two-roomed Coltazo ; also, a good Bakehouse.—H. J ( Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-atroat. | 0 LET ia Graham-street, a Carpenter's Workshop with yard for timber. Rent, 8s per woek.— R. Hartley, Nelson-atroat. HMO LET, a four-roomed Cottage ia Mob- JL sonrstreet, with hall and pantry; rent low.—M. Foley, Grocer, Hobson-street. mo LET, a very Comfortable Cottage, X detached, with all convenience?, in Nel- Bon-streat.—Apply to Kummer & Co. i ™ LET, Carlton Academy, Hobson- JL street, suitable for a Workshop or School. Apply, M. Brearly, Butcher. < TO LET, an old-established Shoeing Force and Tooh in the heart of the city; o. flrst-class opening lo a pushing man.—A. Maokle, Durham-street, West Auokland. rr\O BE LET, a comfortable Three-roomed JL Cottage at Nowmarkot.'next to Mr Speak man's.—Apply to H. Aahton and Son, No, 8, New Zealand Insurance riuUdinga. 0 LET, Gentleaiii.i'.) Residence, ten rooms, out-housss, &c, ab > 11 aero garden, &c.; splendid view; situated a', Ponsonby,—l), F. Kvans, Estate Agent, 74, Qneen-3trcet. T"~O" LET, House of S rooms, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell, lately occupied by Mra Pittar.—Apply to Mr Culpan, next house, or care of Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, Solicitors. rgMJ LET or for Salo, Bouse of six rooms JL at tho sea-Bide, and about 1J acres land, Bitimtad at Bella Vista, Ponsonby; House (new and well finished), 7 rooma. Stable, &c, with 9 acres volcanio land, at Mount Kden. Terms easy.—Full from P. F. ICvana. rflO WATCHMAKERS and Others.—To ■L Let, a Houbo and Shop at Newmarket; has been in above line eleven months; rent low. —Enquire o£ W. Bevan, shop next watchy maker's, Newmarket. For Sale. FOR SALE, a Drawing-room Suite, new, spring bottom chairs.—Apply Stab office. IJIOR SALE, the Stock or a small flourish- J-1 ing Drapery Buslneßs; terms very moderate. —Apply Stah offlco. "sTujR SALE, in a leading thoroughfare «P off Queen-street, a Grocery and Fruit Shop doing a good ready money trade; terms moderate.—For address apply Star Office. BTIOIi SALE, a well-built Four-roomed 8" Houso (now), with good well, oven, &0., Within IS minutes'walk of Post-ofllco. 'ierms easy.—T. Ussher, Stichbury's Buildings, Queon streot. IJIOK. SALE, the Lease of Fourteen ID Aores Land, next the Royal Oak, One hungs.—For particulars apply to George Codlin; or, Alfred Buokland. }~T\OR SALE, Four Building Allotments . at Mount Hdon; scoria land ! good situa tion ; size, 60ft by 132ft.—John Batger, 93, Queen street. IJIOKSALE, at Brighton, Parnell, Six- J- roomed Cottage, good allotment, well, eta.; also, Building Lots and Small Cottage; terms oaßy.—Sam. White, Brighton, Parnell. H/iOlt SALE, or Lease, a House of seven fl roomn, opposite One Troo Hill, in perfect repair, with largo garden grounds.—Enquire of 0. Williamson, Vulcan Lane, or on the premises 6;R SALE* Two Splendid Building Allotments close to Mount Eden, fine vlow; also, 10 acroa Volcanic Land, Mount Roskill Uoad, in lots to suit purchasers.—Apply to W. Golu. Mount Kdon. S7IOR SALk, close to Windmill, Com . fortablo Dwelling-house of six rooms, and (Jut-buildings, with largo Allotment 90ft x 83ft, laid out in garden and planted with fruit trees, between Symonds-stroot and Liverpool-street.— Enquire of H. Penzholz, Jeweller, Viotoria- Btrcet, next Royal Mall Hotel. __?6>AA CASH, balance at six per *&/Q\r\7 cent—Large Brick Building, situated closo to Queen-street, and suitable either for a shop, Btoro, or faotory. Price, £050. Or the above will be L«t to a good tenant at £1 per week.—3. Vnile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-stroet. ~Ph -I a3 PKB ACRE.—Superior Farm of 200 &I xyj acres (or 350 if desired): all well fenced I and subdivided; all in grass and turnips; good 1 orchard; soil rich loam; House of 5 rooms, &c, &c; conveniently Rltuated in one of tho best districts.—S. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-atroet i? 1 kS. PKR FOOT.-Building Allotments, *A ° 42 x 128 i<*t, situated at Ponsonby. If desirod tho wholo of the purohaso money can reniaia on mortgage ». Vaile, House and Land Agent, ahortland-street. X? Kn OABH, balance by weekly payments of l^Jtjyj 15s each, with 8 per cent interest, Com fortable House of seven rooms, with Bath-room, Scullery, tank, &c, and large Garden, fully stocked with choice fruit trees in full bearing. Prioe, £500. Twenty minutes' walk from Post office.—S. Vailo, Shortland-street. ■P Q Kfl-DWELLING HOUSE, containing 10 "OJV rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and Allotment 180 i 140; pleasantly situated on good volcanic soil.—S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. iM QA-BUPKRIOR QUALITY FARM, con- Jj-vov tainlng 40 acres of rich volcanio land all in grass, good House of a rooms, stable, oow shod, &c plenty of water, 1J miloa from railway station. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-streot. _pi ka CASH, balance at 71 per cent, two Sj J. o\j d wolling Houses and Bhop, in a prin clpal street, closo to Queen-street. Allotment, 35 x 82. Prico, £525.—5. Valle, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-street; FOR SALTCT a Country Store, with Post-offlco attached. Piico, including stock, £350— Further particulars on application to S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent. Shortl»nds*reet.' FOli HALE, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £6000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland Btreet. FOR SALE, Papakura, Snug Little Farm of 37 Aotos, nearly all sown in crops and grass, woll watered, sheltered, good orch'rd, Bituated about S minutes' walk from Rah ur»y Station on Main South Road.—D. F. Evans, Jistate Agent, 74, Queen-srrest, [ SpOR Immediate Sale, in Spring-street, ID Ponsonby, nice and almost new House (gables, bow window, verandah, &c), contain ing flvo rooms, well finished throughout, scul lery, and Urge cellar; Allotment (garden), 99 x 109, Price. £375, on terms if desired.-D. F. Evans, 74, Queen-street. iflOR IMMEDIATE SALE, cheap, and ID torms oosy, a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddoring toD and Kepole-streets, Newton; and a good Soven-roomed House, "with every convenience, and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen street by a depth of 156 feot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPBT, Land Agent, ffoit-streot. SHOK SALE, a Good Business. Who <P wants it? Tho proprietor of a Grocery Business in one of the rising Cities in the North Island is desirous of retiring, having realised suffioiont out of the busiooss to live comfortably for tho remainder of his days. Tho premises aro central, healthy, and convenient in every respect. To persons understanding storokeep- Ing and the sale of groceries the present oppor tunity is one rarely to be met with. Favourable terms oan be arranged.—For further particulars apply to Messrs J. O. Sharland and Co., Whole- Balo Druggists, Auckland. TO IRONMONGERS.-A Splendid Chance.—An established Business to be disposed of in one of the most flourishing young cities in the North Island. The shop is well situated, and in the main street; it is well fitted, a handßome front, and very attractive. The stock is woll bought, and comprises fur nishing and General Ironmongery all in ex cellent condition. Satisfactory reasons will be given by tha proprietor for wishing to sell, and favourable terms are offered.—For further par ticulars apply to Messrs J. C. Sharland aud Co,, Wholesale Druggists, Auckland. "m/TASONIC HOTEL, COROMANDEL. TO CLOSE! PARTNERSHIP. Freehold of above, together with Stock and Furniture, for Sale. This Hotel ia the largest in Coromandel, and splendidly situated. Apply to Kummer & Co. or R. Whitson & Son, Auckland; or Mr John Uncleg, Coromandel. 671 O R SALE, _ Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 rooms, also, bath-room, soullery, lumber-room, gaß, water, tanks, &c, with largo Corner Allotment: conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of tho Post-office. S. VAILE. House and Land Ascent, Shortland-stroet. WOR SALE, OHKA.P BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Cheap Buildinu Allotments ! Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Springetreot, Pon'onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25b per foot; Bayfield, £25 per lot; Wallace-strcot, 30s per foot; Grace street, 20a per foot: Miifcrd-street, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. Also, other cheap properties, sush as Now Housa of I rooms, &c, on allotment 80 feet frontage to John-street, for £200; Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro portlos for salo in this rapidly-rising Euburb. Full particulars from | D. F. EVANS, HBtnte Agent, 74, Queen-street, Boara ana residence. _~"IOMFORTABLE Board and Residence * ' for two or tbreo respectable Young Men, about three minutes' walk from Queen-3treet, — For address apply this office. GOVERNOR RROWNE HOTEL. HOB3ON-STRKET. Board and Lodging 20s porweek (single room) 253 OUfIG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBE* STREET, ODon daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Lunoheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Ko^rdinghonsa for Young Lr.diea who aro oocupied durius! the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings aro held during tho Week. Governess Agenoy and Lending Library in



Public Notioes. ALFRED A. CAMERON'S CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN HANDI cap consultation, £1000. Race ok 18th April, 1881. Fee, &\. First £700" Starters .. .. £800 Second .. ..300 Non-starters „. 2000 Third .. .. 200^ Totai _ _-- Starters (divided) average about £131 each; non-starters (divided) avorago about £100 each. There is no suoh liberal division as above given io the Colonies for either starters or non-starters. Attention is drawn to the fact that in all the important races, both in Australia and New Zealand, a large proportion of the horses ori ginally nominated are subsequently struct oat of their engagements, and, therefore, the drawers of non-starters in nearly all other Consultations receive but a very trifling ana almost infinitesi mal amount eaoh. and in many instances they receive actually less than tho amount of their application fee for a non-starter. Cheques to be crossed with Is exchange added. Two iWage ». g^f Box 251, Duncdin. "VTESSRS. FISHER & CO. purpoec applying to the Bench of Magistrates, wbioh Sits in the month o£ April, for a Lioense for their Private Slaughterhouse, situated at Ann's Bridge, Otahuhu. \ UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK The Trustees are prepared to advance money on freehold securities in sums from £50 to £5000. Mortgages can be redeemed by quarterly instal ments. Applications for loans to be sent in by Saturday, the2nd April. Manager, Auckland, 22nd March, 1881. QT. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. kj organTrecital BY MR. ANGELO FORREST, In Aid op the Ohgan Fund, THURSDAY, Maroh 21. TheCboir (supplemented) will Eing Selections from Hajdn's "Creation," Mozart's " 12th Mass," &c. T'jkots can ba procured from the Parsonage, Ch arch wardens, and Vestrymon. W°T I " a W. JIIKCAID Bogs respectfully to inform hia friends and the Sublio ho is Now Open with a Now Stook of [illinery, Hosiery, Haberdoahorr, &o. VICTORIA HOUSE, 20, VIOTORU-STBEBT, AUCKLAND. A few doors up from Queen-st. Waikato and Onehunga friends plewo note new address jfSiATO £1000 LENT on Building 3& i. \J Society principles, or on other terms to sultborrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Proparties for sale on fourth pago. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment.—C. Williamson, Land, Com mission, and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ivr () T 1~ C E. Xi lam prepared to Sink, Clean, or Deepen Wells on the shortest notice. Prices moderate. Abilities woll-known.-ABBAHAM Flktcheb, Cross-street, Newton. TTkOG POUND. Notice ie hereby Riven that SEVEN DOGS, of various descriptions, have been impounded thia day, and will Bo destroyed, if not redeemed by Payment of all Fines and Charges, on or before Noon of FRIDAY, at 2 p.m. GEO. GOLUIK, Registrar. City Counoil Offloe, 22nd Maroh, 1881, TVTELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The undersigned loaves here per Rotomaliarja on Tuesday next, to attend tho sale of Exhibi tion Gooda, and will undertake to purchase on account of others also. At E. R. Cardno's, Fort-street. March 17,1831. TESTATE OF RYAN, BELL & CO. Creditors in the above Estate who have not already lodged Proofs of Debt are requested to do so on or before MONDAY next, 20th instant, preparatory to paying a Dividend. Proofs to be forwarded to the office ot Mr A, Heather, Queen-street. A. HEATHER ) A. B. ISAACS Trustee?. JNO. MOWBRAY) MRS. WHITEHEAD. Milliner, New ton, i&now showingfWinter Fashions in Millinery. Elderly Ladies' Bonnets, from lls 6d; Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers, So., at reasonable prices. KAPOK DOWN.—We have received a Fresh Supply of Kapok Down.—T. &H. Cooko, Furniture and Bedding Warehouse, 07, Queen-street. TJEST Plush Hats, 6s <5d ; Real Sealskin JL> Hats, 10s; latost styles in Black Chip and Straw from lOd to ss; Long White Ostrich Feathers. 4s; all tho newest shades in Silks. Velvets, and Plush Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons: Chennille and other ties, 8d each; | Ladies' Felt and Wincey Skirts, 2s 6d: Gentle men's White and Coloured Shirts, from 2s 3d— At George Carter's, Victoria-street (late Adams), next door to Adams, watoomaker. f\¥ the making of booKs there is no end," \J wrote an inspired author in the infancy of the world, thousands of years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now ia a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously Denned hia word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days tho world is almost " em barrss desrecheaseß" of learning, '"quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of tbia learning is liberally snpplied by modern publishers, mch as Cassall, 1 Peiter and Galpin, Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works issued by these firms of the highest practical use, but they are sent out in hacdeome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable rjrogreßS that has been mude in book illumination. Nothing in our opinion toDds to civilise or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a mt»n from his library. The great diffloulty with many in obtaining books of a high olass in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price at which they are issued from the press, and it is re»lly a boon to society when works of admitted excellence are brought within the reach of persons of moderate means by the admirable System op Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Books at the premises of E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Niven), Hook Importer, Quo«n-street Junction, Auckland T>O TAN I C MEDICINES. Tho Herbs reoommended in Coffin's " Guide to Health" are kept in stock by •HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson), CitBMIST and DRUGGIST, ' VIOTOBIA-BTBEET, AUCKLAND. IT has given us tho utmost satisfaction, and we find it Cheaper to use than much lower-prioed Teas. i Such is the testimony of hundreds who have tried the PURE INDIAN TEA Now Selling at REW'S, Victoria-street. ESSRS. PERRET AND CO., PLUMBERS AND GASFITTERS. Speciality of all kinds of Tinning. Stirrups and Bits. All kinds of Repairs done on the premises, Elliott-street. NDIA AND CHINA" TEA WAREHOUSE. FOR SALE- ~"-~ Capital Souchong Congou. ~„ at 1/8 $ Ib. "Tea Extraordinary"..-. ..at2/ „ " Family Mixture"-. at 2/6 „ " Very Rich Deep Brown 'J ea"... .at 3/ „ JUST OPENED -50,000 Ormond's Cigarettes at l/spkt. (of 20). Most Economic Smoking. 5,000 Splendid German Cioars, three for 1/, Give the greatest satiefaction. FREDK. WHITEHEAD. Terms Cash. Victoria-street, Auokland. TMPORTANT FQISLIC NOTICE. OPENING OF THE cheap hardware store, Wkllesley-steeet West. John frith Begs to inform tho Public of Auckland that he is now offering ail kinds of GLASS, CHINA, EAKTHBNWAKE, BRUSHES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Queen-streot Prices. A Call Invited to See for Yourselves. Note the Address— THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next w J. and G. Buchanan's Stone and Marble Works, Wellbblby-stheet West. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE X3L CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooko's, 67, Quoen-gtreet. BRUSSELS CARfEfS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at '£. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-streo^ TTUVE PER CENT DISCOUNT allowed C to all Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. fc H. Cooke's 67, Queen-street DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H.Cooke'e furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. ipTLT CHIMNEY GLASSES and \3T TOILKT GLASSES on Palo at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warohonse, 67. Qnecn-ttreet. SPRING MATTRASSES, Hair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Bias Mattraeses, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'B, 67, Qneen-atreet. "ALNUT Drawing-room SUITES iv Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, oa eak



Tenders. T^AIKATO-THAMES RAILWAY,1 17,000 SAWN PUBIRI SLKEPKRS. Publlo Works Office, Wellington, Ist Maroh, 1881. Written Tenders will be received at this Office up to NOON on THURSDAY, the 31st Marcbt 1881, for the above Contract. They must bo addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outsldo "Ton! der for Sleepers." Plans and Specifications may be eecn at the Public Works Offices, Auckland^ Grahamstown, New Plymouth, and Wellington, and at the Railway Managers Office, Napier, Telographio Tenders, similarly addressed anS marked, will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office by NOON of the same date, pro Tided that Written Tenders in due form aia lodged at a Dietriot or a Resident Engineer 7* Office by tho same hour, and aocompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodgod; such oheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty;one days, ana to be in favour of the Receiver' General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. By oommand, JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer in Charge, North Island. AjTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CASTINGS. General Manager's Office, Wellington, March 10,188 T. Separate Written Tenders will be received at this office nntil noon on SATURDAY, the 26th March, for tho Supply and Delivery at Auck land of the undermentioned Castings, from tho Ist April, 1881, to the 30th Juno, 1882 ;— IRON CASTINGS, BRASS, GUN METAL I and PHOSPHOR BRONZB, Tenders to be addressed to tho General Man ager of New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside, "Tender for Castings. Specifications and forms of tender can be obtained at District Manager's Oflles, AuckJ land. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly marked and addressed, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders in due form are lodged st a Railway Manager's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a chequo specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, made payablein Wellington in, favour of tho Kecelver-General'a Deposit Ao count, and not to bearer or order. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. P. MAXWELL. General Manager N.Z. Railways. mEND E E F TO JOINERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until 12 o'clook on. THURSDAY. Slst instant, for the Erection of a Building at Tauranga, Tenders to be addressed to Mr Watklns, at the warehouse of H. B. Morton, Custom house street, where plans and specifications can be seen. The lowest or any tender not neceßsarlly accepted. B. S. CORLBTT, Architeor, Tauranga. rp o au i l d c rs; The time for receiving Tenders for Additions to the Nevada Hotel U extended to Noon on SATURDAY, the 26th instant. ■■ -.'.; Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. . ; EDW. MAUONEY & SON, Architects, ~- m o a v l l d ,"K br Tenders will be received tip to 12 noon on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Reaidenoo at Otahuhu. ' • Plans, &c, at our Offioee, Queen-street, EDW. MAaONEi: & BON, Architects. LI mo BUILDERS. Tendors will be reoelved up to 12 o'clook on WEDNESDAY, tho 23rd inst, for repairs to a , I Store in Durham-street. . • '■" •'■ Plans, &0,, at our offices, Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Archltsota. . m O 15 U I L D E R S. Tenders will be reoelved until i o'olook p.m. on WEDNESDAY, tho 23rd instant, for the Erection of a Store in Fort-street. ... Plans at my Office, 25, Qneen-streoL HENBY G. WADE, Architect, mOBUIL D E X S. Tenders will be reoaived until noon of SATUR DAY, March 26, for tho Erection of a Block of Brick Bhops in Victoria-street. . Plans at my office, HENRY G. WADE, - Architect. mo C A X P E N T E R Sf Tenders will be received nntil 5 o'clock p.m. on WKDNKSDAY, the 23rd instant, for Addi tions to the York Hotel, Nowton. Flans, &c, to be seen on the premises. GEO. BOWRING, I . Architeot. m O BUILD EE^: Tenders will bo received until noon of TUBS DAY, March 29th, for the Erection and Com pletion of a Villa Residence on the Company's Estate, Remuera. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY, 26th Maroh, for the Ereotion anfl Completion of a Family Keßidenoe in Ponsonby. EDWARD BARTLKY, Architect. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are Invited for oertain Road Works in the above district. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the Enginoer, Mr H. Alwright. Tenders to be left with the under signed on or before TUESDAY, the 29th, at noon, T. THOMPSON, ' ' Chairman. mENDERS for the Erection of an ad- JB ditional School Building at Newton East will be received by the Kducntion Board. Wynd ham-street. Auckland, until noon of WEDNES DAY, 30th March Instant. Plans and specifica tion at the Office of the Board, and on application to Mr J. Warren, Chairman of School Committee, Newton. mENDERS will be received until six A o'olock on Wednesday, the 24th inßtant, for the Erection of a Cottage in Newton. Plans, to be seen at the store or Mr Reid, Eden Ter race, New North Road. ■■■■'■■ ■» WAIKOMITI WEST COAST KOAD.' —Tenders for Contraot No. 3 will bo reoeived up to noon on Wednesday, 23rd inst, at my office, U, Queen-street, where plan and specification may bo seen,—John Boxian, U.K. Auctions. TO-MORROW, PRODUCE, CLOTHING, &O. . ~( , , W. DOWDEN \T7 ILL sell by auction To-morrow, at 11 T T o'clock, at the Exchange Mart -20 sacks Peanuts . ~ 18 sacks Sydney Maiza ,i. 5 tons Small Potatoes : <■■.-, . -10 Racks Barley , ■ • ;",V SO bags Brown Sugar 30 bags Onions • , ;, '~,, Sewing Machine . Boots, Clothing ■, ~r'f ~. Jewellery, Piotarea , ■ ~ \i [J: i - &a, &c, &o,' TO-MORROW, at 10 o'clock. a.m, ?« HOB ART TOWN AND LOCAL FRUITS TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION; AT ARTHUK'S MAKT 1 (Prodnoe Department), Ex s.b. , from Hobart Town, RTft CASES RIBSTONE PIPPINS,' IP\J Local Frnlt, Apples, Pcare, Quinoes. TO-MORROW, 12.30 p.m. • TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ;Vi AT ARTHUR'S MART,' (FUBNITUBB DEPABTMKNT.) HOUBEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS (now and second hand), for Parlour, Dining, room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture, Kitchen Utensils, Glass and Karthonwaro, Sewing Mar chinos, Stoves, Piano, American Organs, Har monium?, Books, Fancy Goods, Boots, Clothing, Sundries] THURSDAY, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. SALMON ! 1 SALMON !! LING FISH I LING FiSH I mO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, X on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock a,m,. at Arthur's Mart, 10 kegs Salt Salmon, Ling Fish, &o. 8 kega Taranaki Butter, in pata 30 kegs Salt Butter Also, Balance of Grocery stock, THURSDAY, 11 o'clock a.m. BALANCE OP GROCERY STOCK. Removed to Mart for Convenience of Sale? ' A T ART H U R'S MAKT ■ oL (Grocery Department), i TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION," BALANCE OF BTOCK OF GROCERIES,' i PRODUCK. &0.-Tea, Sugar, Ooeoo, Confec ttonerr Vermecilli, Worcester Sauce. Ploklee, ' Safety Matches. Vestas, Tea Paper, American . Hams, Baoon. TD Pipes, Biscuits, Honey, Lollies, lib, Tins Mustard, Zinc Washboards, > Ring of Pair Scales, Weights, &o. l Terms Cash.