SOIREE AT PAPAKURA.

The annual soiree and gensrol meeting of the members ot this Church, in Papakura, Dnuy, Wairoa, and other places, was held on the 14th instant. It was a great success. Tea wns provided by the ladies of the dis trict, 'ihe twenty-fifth annual report was read which showed [that [Sabbath services had been supplied weekly at Papakura, Drury, aud Wairoa ; fortnightly at Puke kohe Kast, Tuakau, Pokeuo Hill, Pokcuo Vulley, and Ramaraina ; twice in tlic month at Hernia aud Ness Valley; and monthly at Wairoa Road, Mangatnwliiri Valley, Papakura Valley, Tura'n»a, rurantfa Creek, Ararimu, and fruiketu. At Dnuy an additional JSabbath evening service had been snpp ied monthly, and at Ararimu and Tuiauga Cieiik a quar terly week-day service lias been supplied by fhe minister, A cottnga meeting had also been lately held mouihly (in Sabbath oven inas at Olau, Wairoa. The liev. T. R, Forbes, while assistant, supplied most eiliciently the missionary districts while Mr D. Norrie supplied fortnightly three services in the Papakura charge. l?y the stroke of death also, several of our oldest and mo>t respected members had been, during the last year, removed to the upper sanctuary. They were Mrs Mcßmuly, of 1 rury, Mis P-.unciman aud Mrs Vciteh of Wairoa. The total amount raised from all sources for ihe past year had been £440 5i Cd. Duringthe past 25 years 14 churches had been orected, a manse, and teacher's house ; aud the total amounts raised during that period were as follows —For maintenance fund, £6545 15s 6Jd; building fund, £3281 12s Sd ; missions, &c, £922 14s 2Jd; making a grand total of £11,050 2s sd. Mr S. 11. Reid moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, and that the several local committees be the general com mittee for the present year, aud that Mr J. B. Hay be general secretary, and Mr James Bell general treasurer, aud that Messrs is. H. Reid and J. S. Wilson be auditors.— Seconded by Mr Bell and carried. A most pleasant evening was spent. Votes of thanks were accorded to the chair and ladies, and the meeting closed

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) LIQUIDISING.

John McKay, alias Bumper, was found in Queen-street at an unseasonable hour quite drunk, and was liucd ss. Thomas Hayes, second offence, was lined 10s aud costs. THE MYSTERIOUS BLANKET, William Turner, on remand, was again brought up on a charge of stealins: a blanket and axe, value 7s Gd, the property of some person unknown. Mr Pardy said the articles were found in prisoner's possession by Detective Jeil'ery, aud prisoner not beiog able to give a satis factory account of them, was arrested. Kcmauded until the 21st iust. OUT IN THE COLD. John Nicholson, a mitherless bairn, was charged with a breach of the Naval Training School Act in not being under proper caic. The case having been stated by Mr Pardy, His Worship ordered the boy to the Naval Training School for three .veins. ANN VESEY. Ann Vesey, wife of Tom Vesey. who was admitted to bail, was called to answer a charge of wilfully and maliciously breaking throe panes ot glass and a glass globe on the 16th inst., the property ot George James Thorpe, painter, of Cook-street. Mrs Vesey did not appear at the time, but presently she put in au appearauce. Mrs Vesey said she would plead guilty to breaking two squares, but to nothing more.

Mr Pardy stated the facts of the case. Mr Thorpe, a respectable man, had the mis fortnne to live next door to the notorious Theresa Hand, with -whom Mrs Vesey was oa terms of iutimacy. He would call Mr Thorpe, who would state what occurred. George James Thorpe deposed that he was a painter by trade, and on Saturday morniDg on going by Mrs Hand's house to bieakfast, Mrs Vesey called out to him. He took no notice. Had not spoken to her for five years. Bis wife had never ex- Changed a word with Mrs Vesey. Imme diately after he gut ia doors he heard the smash, but did not see Mrs Veaey smash the glass. The damage was done without any provocation on his part, and he was at a loss to know what could induce Mrs Vesey to attack his house. She used most filthy language. Mrs Vesey : You owe me mouey, and I called for it.

Complainant: I owe you nothing that I am aware of.

Mrs Vesey : You are a liar. What did I break your windows for ?

Complainant: I suppose it was your temper. Had not seeu you for five years. To Mr Pardy : I am not indebted to pri soner; it is imaginary—au hallucination. Eliza Jane Thorpe deposed tliat, during her husband's absence, Mrs Vesey knocked at the door. She refused admittance. Her husband had gone to the police station. Mrs Vesey was personally a stranger to her. She had heard of her reputation through the newspapers. To Mrs Vesey : Your language was ex tremely fearful. Never heard such a tongue. Believe you broke the glass with a stone.

Alice Harris, married woman, living next door, remembered the breaking of the win dows, Mrs Vesey's language was beyond description. Mrs Vesey : I don't know ; you you can make yourself scarce.

Mrs" Vesey spoke in her defence. She called at Mr Thorpe's ou business. She wanted some money owing to her. She was not treated as a lady, tier blood boiled, and she broke the window and cut her thumb. (Here Mrs Vesey held up her thumb and burst into tears.) Her thumb was in pain now, and she feared that ampu tation would fallow. She had been as good as a mother to complainant, and this was her reward. It was shameful. (Bcre Mrs Vesey roared again.) His Worship considered that prisoner had said enough, and had confessed to, at least, a portion of the damage. She must pay a fine of 20s and 103 damage and costs, or suffer one month's imprisonment. Mrs Vebey : Then by G-d, I'll never pay it ; I'll go to gaol. She was then led screaming out ot Court by two constables. This was all the business.

MR. PARNELL AS A LAND LORD.

The following report of proceedings at tiie last meeting of the guardians of the Baltin glass Union, is from the Kildare " Obser ver." Colonel MorleyS.X.Deunis,J.P., was in the chair:-The Clerk informed the Board that the collectors represented to him that they experienced great difficulty in col lecting the seed rate. In fact, they stated that veiy few persons who gut seed were willing to pay for it. Some people had waited on him, and he told them the Board had given instructions to the collectors to proceed with the collection without delay. Mr E. A. Dennes : ftow that a branch of the National Land League is established at Baltinglass people will not pay anything. They do not know how badly off they are until they are told.

The Chairman.—l hoped Mr Parnell would come to Baltingla&s in order that I might tell him to his facs that he is an impostor. 1 think the secret of his not coming is he was afraid of exposure. lam the only magistrate who attends regularly at Hacketstown Petty Sessions, and the greatest cases of hardship that have crime before meioccurred on M r Parnell's property. Some years ago he tried to eject on a Bumraons; and only last week I had a man before me looking for compensation for malicious injuries. That very man is one whom Mr Parnell placed on a farm from which he ejected auother man. Mr Toole—Why is it that he has not been taken up in the papers for that 1 The Chairman : There has heen some notice taken of it, and only that I hoped he would attend some mceiing near here I would have laid those facts before the public. I would rather go and tell him he was an imposter to his face, and ask him to contradict me if he could, than have a news paper controversy. It is well known that tho rental of one townland, of which he is the owner, is nearly three times the Poor law valuation. I believe the tenants are not paying him any rent now, and he boasted to myself that he sold the county Carlow pro perty, which vias not able to pay the interest of the money that was raised to buy it, so well that he paid oft the debt and ifaad money left, with which he bought a property elsewhere. He forced the tenants to take out leases at an increased rent, and thereby made it pay so well.

SPORTING.

[BY TKLEGKAI'H—I'KKSS ASSOCIATION,]

DUNJiDIN, this day.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY RACES. The following nominations have been received :— Hurdle*.—Never Miud Her, Turk, Tom King, Isaac, Autiouette, Romance, Leap Year, Milo, Naomi, Kobin llnod, Maud. Biuthday Handicap.—Lady Kmma, Hilarious, Sir Garnet, Jasper, riaudwick, Goldsiream, Atlantic, Nautilus, Bil lings-gate, Libeller, Sylvanus, Hilda, Poet, Don Juan, Trot, Ada, Sailor, Bella, Minx, Our Pony, Gentle Annie, Red Rose, Millie, Mannion, Elsa, Native Cat, Ossie, Brown Bess, Vicious, Lady Don, Darkie, Peggie, Cutty riurk, J'.ick Devil, Gazette, iSevil, SSwagsimui, Isabella. Tom King, Emerald, Morpheus, Nora, Dolly, Jiarwon, Endossie, Flying lleauty, Ginkc!, Playboy, Sir William, Kobin Hood, and Spider. Tradesman's, — Lady Emma, Lam poouer, Hilarious, Sir Garnet, Onyx, Jas per, Raudwick, Dolly, Jiarwon, Goldstreain, Atlantic, Nautilus, Billingsgate, Libeller, Marmaduke, Sylvanus, Playboy, Trova tore, Hilda, Poet, aud Don Juan.

CHRISTCHURCLJ, this day.

SALE OF RACING STOCK.

Mr Redwood's racing stock anil young stock, from Buudoora Stud, Victoria, was offered for sale, by auction, this morning. There was a small attendance. Not one lot was sold—all were passed in either be cause no bid was received, pr because the bids did not reach the reserve price.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

President : Mr Alfred Huckland. VICE-PUKSIDKNT : Mr James McCosh Clark. Stewards : Hon. Fred. Whitakor. Mr Thog. Morrin, Mr Allan McDonald, M.H.H.. Mr Sam. Morrin, Mi- linvid Huan. Mrjon»ph Dunks, Mrli. V. Muthau, iMr William MuLiuiKhlan, Mr John Kirkvvood, Major George Mr Jumus Dickey, Cautnin Walinsloy. Mr John <'ohri'UVO, Mr James Buckland, Mr Win. J. Marka. judok: Mr Robert Graham. BTAHTKK: Captain Walmsloy. HANDICAI'I'ttHS: Moßßrs J. Kirkwood mid VV. Porclval. Cleiik ov the Hoat.ks : Mr Kred. W. Marka. CLBKK of tiiic Course : Mr Joseph Tyc.

YESTERDAY'S RACES CONCLUDED.

The results of the Novel iiaco and Pub licans' Purse did not appear in our earlier editions yesterday, aud we therefore append them now :—

NOVKL HANDICAP of 50 soy«, with a sweep stakes of 1 soy added. Kntranco, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 eov to tlio funds. Distance, 1 mile. Winner to bo sold by auction, with his engagements, immediately after tho race, and tho whole ot tho proceeds of tho sala ot tho hoi'so to ko to ttio funds. Mr O. C. McGee's b g Skylark, 6'yrs, 7st 21bs (McUce) 1 Mr C. Mill's b g Diver, 4yrs, 7st, (T. Taylor) 2 Mr A, Buckland's eh g Omega, svis, 7st lOlbs 0

Magician was scratched, lietting: Even monsy on Diver. Skylark took the lead, but was soon caught by Diver, when a capital race ensued. Skylark won by a nose, Omega being not moie than half-a -lenjjth behind. Time, lmin 50secs. The winner was bought in by Mr K. Graham for £26. PUBLICANS' PUHSKof 60 soys, with a sweep stakes of 2 soys each, amount accruing from Bweepgtakea to ro to second horse- Kutranco 2 soys. For 2-year-olde, Gat lllbs; 3-yeur o'.dß, Bst Clba ; -1-year-otas, 9st; 5-year-olds aud upwards, Slat 21b. Distance. U milo. Mr A. McDonald's br h Foul Play, Grs, 9st 21bs (Williams) 1 Mr J. Smith's bm Maid of Honour, 4yrs, Sst 121b (Wilmot) 2

Out of eight entries six were scratched, thus leaving the race between Foul Play and Maid of Honour. The betting was 10 to one on the former. The horses kept together until entering the straight, when Foul Play cauiu away and won easily. Tins was the last.

To-day's Races.

There was a moderately good attendance on Ellerslie course to-day, aud the weather though dull and heavy krpt up. The usual diversions were in full lliug.

FLYING STAKK3 of 50 soya, with a sweop- Btake3 ot 2 soya each, amount ucmnntf from sweepstakes to no to second borao. Nomina tion 2 soys to die funds. For2yearoHa, 7st lib ; 3-year-olds Sdt 81b; 4-year-olds, Udt; 0 and upwards, 9st lib. Winners sinco No vember I,ISBII, of an advertised weigtit-for age race of 50 soys, to curry olb extra; of ICO bo vs. 71b extra; ot 200 soys, 101b3 extra. Distance, 1 Uiile.

C. lied wood's eh c Sir George, Sst Sib ... 1 J. Smith's b m Maid of Honour.Ss! 121b... 2 \V. Walters's blk f by tiippocampua— Slauder, Cst 131b 3 A. McDonald's br h Foul Play (including 71b penalty), 9st Sib 0 Lennard's b g Katcatcher, 9st lib ... 0 W. 11. Chitham's b g Dan, 9at lib ... 0 J. Smith's b c Tim Whifller, Sat Sib ... 0 Major F. Si. George's brf Tenambra, Gat 131b 0 HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 soya, with a sweepstakes of 3 soys each, amount accruing from BW<;ep3takcs to go to second horse. Distance, about 31 miles. J. G. Kutherford's eh g Sportsman, lOat 71b 1 J. Carina's b g AVhdkahihi, lOst 2 W. Ilou"las's b g Kawenata, lOst ... 0 J. Ellis'* g g Lone Hand, 12at 71b ... 0 W. Uouglas'schg Harkaway, lOst 21b... 0 A. Brucc's Arpyle, lOst 0 Harkaway and Arcyle were scratched. Betting, 6 to 4 against Sportsman, 2to 1 against Kawenata, 5 to 2 against Lone Hand, 10 to 1 against Whakahihi. Lone Hand was the first to get away, and he led the race over the first and second jumps, fol lowed at half-a-dozen paces by Kawe ' nata. On approaching the foot of the hill, on the left of the course, Sports man went to the front aud negotiated the subsequent jumps with ease. On coming to the fence at the top of the hill Lone Hand baulked, and steadfastly refused to jump. Meanwhile, Whakahihi and Kawenata had also baulked lower down the hill. Sports man held steadily on his way, baulking only once at the beginning of the descent, while Lone Hand was still amusiDg himself at the fence. Whakahihi at length got over his difficulty and reached and passed the fence, over which Lone Hand's jock was disconsolately gazing. Kawenata was still in difficulties at this time, and Sportsman had passed the Grand Stand. From this stage the issue was clear. Sportsman had a stroug lead, and he maintained it till to the finish, while Whakahihi ran well for 2nd honour*. The others wee out of it. Time, about 15 minutes. A protest has been lodged against the winner for going outside one of the flags.

AUTUMN HANDICAP of 100 soys, adfled to a sweepstake of 5 soys each, second horao to receive 15 soys out of the stake*, and third horse to save his stake. Distance, 1J mile

A . McDonald's br h Foul Play, Oat 51b... 1 J J Lennard's eh c Kenilworth, 6st 91b ... 2 S. Horsfall's br h King Quail, 7st 101b .. 3 J. Hunt's br g Yatapa, Sat 51b 0 J. Smith's br in Maid of Honour, 7st 21b 0 M. Edgar's br h Ariel, 7st 121b 0 W H. Chitbam's b g Dan, 7st 101b ... 0 D. White's b h Maori, 7st 71b 0 A McDonald's br g Paramena, 7st ... 0 J. Smith's be Tim Whiffler, 6st 101b ... 0 W. Walters's eh g Grand Duchess, 6st 101b ... ° J. Harding's br f Miss Domett, Gat ... 0 Maid of Houor, Tim Whiffler, Paramena, and Grand Duchess were scratched. Con siderable difficulty was experienced in get liug off owing to several of them play ing" up at the post. At the second or third venture Miss Domett went right away, bolted off the course and took several of the steeplechase jumps before she could be pulled up. After some more fidgeting the flag dropped tr> a fair start. I Kenilworth, Miss Domftt, and King Quajl were amongst the firsto(l',and MiasHardiug's filly putting on a hot pace at ouce out paced the rest, led past the stand, and then bolted clean nil' the course. At the back of the course Foul Play was leading, but King Quail then went up and raced them neck-and-neck. Dan and Kenilworth also being neck-and-neck a few paces behind. On entering the straight, foul Play went up and raced home, hands down; Kenilworth being second, King Quail a iiose behind. Time : 3min. 46secs.

BELLING RACE of 30 sove, added t9 a sweep- BtaKes of 2 soys each. Entrance, 2 aovs. For 2-year-olds, 6at lllbs; 3 year-olds, Bat 61bs; i year-olds, 9at; 5-year-olds and upwards, aat 21bs. The winnor to be sold by auction im mediately after tho raco for 100 eovs. If entered 10 bo sold for 59 boys, allowed 71b3; if for 30 soys, Ulbs; if for 20 soys, 211b3. Distance, 1$ mile. A. McDonald's bra Paramena, 9afc ... 1 Wheeler's b g My Dream, 9st 2 Lennard's bb. Ratcatcher, 9st 21b ... 3 A. Bncldand's eh g Omega (£SO), Bst 91b 0 J. Lennard's eh g Rifleman (£100), Bst Sib 0 C. Mills's b g Diver, late Bon Accord ' (£2O), 7at 71b 0

| Omega and Rifleman were scratched. I Paramena had the race in baud, and won I hands down, My Dream a length behind. The taking (if evidence re the Steeplechase j protest is still proceeding. It is now found that the Hags had had beeo shitted while some of the bookmakers were overheard offering the jockeys £10 and £20 to swear that Sportsman went outside the l!a S s.

CALCUTTA SWEEP.

Calcutta Sweeps were drawn at the Thistle Hotel ou the following events last evening : — Autumn Handicap (44 subs,)— Foul Play, £15; King Quail, £9 10s ; Grand Duchess, £3 5s ; Dan, £6 10s ; Maori, £3 ; Miss Domett, £2 ; Yatapu, £5 5s ; Para meiia, £3 ; Kcuilwortb, £1 15s; Tim Whifller, £1 Ids. Steeplechase (50 siUm.)—Rawcnatn, £12 12s ; Harkaway, £4 10s ; Argyle, 15s; Whakaliihi, £1; Lone Hand, £10 ; Sports man, £10.

CANTERBURY RACES.

[BY TELEGRAPH. -PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

CHHISTCHURCII, Monday. THE day was chilly, with an occasional shower in the morning, but the afternoon was warmer. There was a good attend ance. The Duke of Manchester was amongst those present. None of the totalisators were in tho paddock, in conse quence of threatened legal proceedings, but one was erected outside. The results of the races arc :— Pbkk Handicap. Nautilus (Thompson) 1 Billingsgate (Wattie) 2 Romeo (Butler) 3

Nautilus was declared 41bs. over-weight, and Komeo 511)9. Tho betting was 2tol on Billingsgate, 3 to 1 against any other. Time, lmin. 48. asec. Thompson, notwith standing the 41b. over-weight, brought his horse a pretty easy winner by a good length and a half in front of Billingsgate ; Komeo was a fair third, the Poet being fourth.

Great Autumn Handicap. Lady Emma (Muller) sat. 131ba ... 1 Sir Modrod (8. Harris) Sst. lOlbs. ... 2 Governor (G. Hose Wnrne) Gst. Slbs. ... 3 Grip was scratched. Libeller was declared 41bs. oveiwek'ht, and Harkaway 41bs. lietting: 2to 1 against Natator and Sir Modred, 5 to 1 against Lady Emma. Time, 2mins. 43£accs. After one or two false starts ton hor.scs got away well together, Prospero being left at the post. The horses first clearing themselves were Luna, The Governor, and Libeller, in the order named, aud opposite the stand The Governor went up, taking the lead. At bonds' Libeller was now going np, and in a few moments more Luna anil The Gover nor were lying together in the iirst place, with Libeller third, and the rest in a cluster. Kandwick and Sir Modred led the rear division. At tho bottom Kandwick took fourth place, with Sir Modred next. The Governor led into the straight, Luna being well up. Sir Modred and Natator then made the play, and looked like winning, but at this stage Lady Emma, whose light weight nad enabled her to bo in attendance on the leaders, was judiciously forced to the front, aud brought m a winner, amidst very hearty cheering, the victory appearing to be a highly popular one. Tho advantage was a quarter of a length. Natator occupied fourth posi ti<m."

Champagne Stake.

Somnus (S. Harris) ... 1 Yattendon—Peeress colt (Kidmons) ... 2 Nonpareil (Derrett) 3

The betting was 7 lo 4 on Somnus, 10 to 1 against Golddust, S to 1 afiaiust La Mode, 2 and 4to 1 against the others. Time 1 miv, 19J sees. The magnificent appearance of Mr Driver's colts served to confirm the pre viously formed opinion that the race would be virtually a walk over. Mr Campbell had no easy task with the youngsters, La , Mode, Hinemoa, and Golddust breaking away, and running nearly the whole dis tance. When, the;(lug fell, Somnus led, the Yattendon colt coming next, Amulet lying last. At the tumNoupareil was coming up. but the effort was futile, Somnus retaining the lead, aud winning in a canter. Ersoit Stakes. On Dit (Derrett) 1 Sir Garnet (S. Harris) 2 The Joker (Wattie) 3 Time, 2inins. Msocs. Sir Garnet led at the start, followed by On Dit, Joker, nnd Komeo. At the tar end of the course, On Dit was coming up, but did not assume the lead till near home. It was a splendid race. ~*.

To-day's Races.

CHRISTCHUKCH COURSE

This afternoon.

The Autumn Meeting was continued to day. The weather was dull but fine. There was a good attendance.

Nursery Handicap (5 furlongs). Fraser's Hinemoa, Bst (Watty) 1 Weston's Amulet, Sst 7lbs (Clifford) ... 2 Walker's Peeress colt,Bst lOlbs (Hidings) 3

Dauphin, Sst 71bs ; Nonpariel, Bst Clbs ; Envy (illy, Bst4lbs ; Legerdemain, Sst 41bs ; La Mode, 7st 71bs; Gold Dust, Cst lllbs, also ran. Envy filly started favourite at 5 to 2 against her. Hinemoa started at 6 to 1. Amulet and Peeress colt made the running. The former led into the straight, wlierc Hinemoa began to come up, and passed Peeress colt. _ A splendid race ensued with Amulet, which was won by a neck, Peeres3 colt third, four lcDgths away. Time, lniio. ssecs.

Easter Handicap.—One mile,

Sir Hercules Robinson's Lady Emma

(7st 3lb. Pillmcr) 1 W. Kobinsou's Natator (Oat 51b, Derritt) 2 Mr Horsfall's The Governor (Cat 101 bs, Eosewarn) 3

liandwick(Bstlolbe), Hilda (Cst), Prospero (ost 71bs), also ran. Bettiog :5 to 2 Lady Kmma, 3 to 1 Governor, 5 to 1 Natator, 6 to 1 Hilda.

Prospero and Lady Emma mude the run ning at the turn for home Governor ran up to the leaders and Natator came with rush, collared Lady Emma and Governor. An excitins; finish resulted in Lady Emma winning by a nose, Governor a good third. Time: lmia. 45s>ec9. Flying Handicap. Libeller 1 Lady Emma 2 Luna 3 selling race (1J miles). ! Walters's Billingsgate, Sst 71b (Watly) 1 O'Brien's Fishhook, 7*t 91b (Butkr) ... 2 Lunn'a Coldstream, 7st 71b (Blanche)... 3 Randwick, Bst 91b; Norseman, Sst 7!b; Frailty, 7st 41b, also ran.

CRICKET.

Town v. Country.

This annual match took place in the Domain yosterday. The Town were vic torious. The following are the scores :— TOWN. Firrt Inninga. Testro, b F. Porch j> Kees. b W. Porch ?a P. Dufaur, b V. Porch J° Mumford, c and b Bowden 20 Ivens. o and b F. Porch 28 Lankham.juu., c and b Bowden .. ..9 K. Bealo, run out _ 1° Creeks, o King, b Bowden v Lankham, Ben., st Cameron, b Bowdon .. Z W. Duruur, b F. Porch 0 Jervie, not out jj Leg byo _J- Total 120 COUNTRY. First Innings. Second Innings. W. Porch, bJervis.. 0b K. Bealo .. _ lj> Kins?, DJervis ..13 b Kee3 .. .. g •n Porch, bJervis .. 6 o Mumford b Bealo 3 F horch, b Jervis .. 4 lbw, b Kees .. 1 Bowden, b Linkhani 7 not out •■ _ •■ •> Camorrin, c Creeks .. 15 o Lankham, b Rees 0 Martin, n Liinkhiim 0 Gould, c&bLankham 13 Johnson, st Lmfaur .. 1 Crawford, not out .. 17 Morflitt, b Lankham 1 Extras .. .. 6 Leg bye .. .. 1 Total .. ..83 Total .. .. 28

TELEGRAMS.

Fitoii Our Own Correspondent),

COKOMANDKL, this day,

MINING.

BAitKETT's.— A crushing at the Corby battery of tlirce tons general stull' and picked stone yielded 330z gold. Tiernan's commenced a crushing of about six tons to-day at Corby's. The new battery at the Tiki will be com pleted in two months. EARTHQUAKES. Two slight shocks of earthquake were experienced. The first was on Saturday night at ten o'clock. It was fulfc all over the district, but most severely in the Tiki direction. The Rev. Mr Scott's meditations were considerably disturbed thereby. At Manaia, the occupants ot Mr Dunbare's two-storeyed house were quite startled by two shocks, whicb they describe as having felt at close intervals. Mrs Adamson was quite alarmed. The second shock was at twenty-live minutes to four yesterday morn ing, and was of longer duration. A very heavy downfall ot rain followed. POISONING OF DOGS. Last uij;lit sonic unknown person poisoned a number of valuable animals. Among the killed is an important retriever bitch be longing to Mr Goldswortby. t.'ii Saturday the Mercury Bay cricketers obtained a great victory over Coromamlel, beating the latter in one innings. The Coromandel bowling and h'oldiug Avero bad. Scores: Coromamlel first innings, 24; second, 92. Mercury Bay first, 102. The additional runs required were contributed without loss of a wicket.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

NAPIER, this yny,

At the Fire Bligado competition yes terday between the Town and l'ort Brigades, excellent timo was made. The brigades divided honours.

FIRE AT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

NELSON, Monday.

A fire broke out in tho vowtry of the Roman Catholic Church this morning about 1! o'clock, when about £400 worth of damage was done, including the destruction of a valuable set of silver ornaments presented to the church by Bishop tiodwood. Three altius were completely destroyed, but ob soon as the water was got on, the fire was quickly extinguished. Some of the Wel lington Naval Brigade rendered good service.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

DUNEDIN, Monday,

By the destruction by fire of Mr Harrison's wool shed at Arrowtown, on the 10th inst., the National Insurance ollice lost £500.

DUNEDIN, this day ANOTHER FIXE.

Brook's lishniongery at Carey's Bay was burnt down this morning. It is insured in the Northern Ollice. Amount unknown.

At the inquest on Emily Donaldson, a verdict of " Committed suicide whilst temporarily insane was returned, y

TIMARU, this day.

KLEPTOMANIA,

At the Police Court this morning an elderly man mimed William Oldliold Ward ford, a schoolmaster, in a respectable position in life, was sentenced to one month with hard labour, for stealing a hat of a labourer named Dennisou, at Albany.

In connection with Albany pound being burned down on Sunday night when filled with grain and hay, the property of the pound keeper, tlio origin of the fire is a •.iiyatory. The door of the shed was locked. It is singular that the old pound house waa burnt down at the same spot this time last year.

THE WELLINGTON ASYLUM SCANDAL.

""WHITELAW SUMMARILY DIS>

MISSED,

(HY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. It is understood that the Government iiavo decided upon a summitry dismissal of Whitolaw, Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum, in consequence of the Hoyal Com missioners report as to his misconduct and general unlitncss for tho position (o which he was appointed on the recommendation 01 the Inspector. The Government have further decided that only duly qualified medical practitioners shall be uppoimed to the vacant post, the functions of superin teudant aud medical attendant being com bined in one ollicer. Applications will be invited immediately from persons competent to undertake the duties, aud very conclusive evidence of capability will be rigidly exacted before any appointment is made, as the Government are determined on a complete reformation of the system ox posed by the Royal Commission.

DR. SKAE ASKED TO EXPLAIN,

In regard to Inspector Dr. Skae no final decision has been arrived at, but Dr. Skae has been called upon to oiler any ex planation he may have in his power to afford, touching matters in regard to which he is so severely censured l>y the lioyal Com mission, aud Dr Skae has to-day trans mitted to the Colonial Secretary a letter in which liia own views on the subject are set forth at considerable length, and his con duct warmly defended. As, however, the document did not reach the Government until tills afternoon, there Ims not, of course, been time as yet to deal with it. From what I can hear, I regard Skae's retirement as practically certain.

An Executive meeting took place at noon to-day, the Governor presiding, and all Ministers in town were present. There was no business of public interest. I understand that Mr Kolleston will probahly go South this week to select Maori prisoners for release.

THE PARIHAKA MEETING.

TE WHITI'S LAST SPEECH,

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. The Government have received a telegram from the interpreter reporting that the monthly meeting was held at Parihaka yes terday, Tc Whiti made a somewhat brief speech in which he dwelt much on the prevalence of evil in the land, but re marked that this always had been the ense and always would be. He said the Maoris were not to be discouraged or disheartened because; some of the prisoners had died, as these men were ill when arrested ; but no evil sliould happen to them or to the Maoris either If the latter followod his counsels. He observed, "Though some of us may he struck by the hand of mis fortune, the evil among us is not of to-day." He seemed somewhat depressed and des ponding, one of his remarks being, " The times are dark and I cannot throw any light on whnt is going on now." This is generally regarded as an impartial admission of impotence on his part, and is calculated to have a good effect on the natives, of whom over 1800 were present. The weather was very unfavour able, and a heavy downpour of rain com pelled Te Whiti to close his address pre maturely and adjourn Ihc meeting. THE RUMOURED PLOUGHING. There is not the slightest truth in the report circulated by the Press Association telegram on Saturday that the Maoris had re-commenced political ploughing near Parahakn, on the West Coast Mr Rolleston passed by the spot, and there was not the remotest sign of anything of the kind. Indeed, he found natives in all directions particularly friendly and pacific in de meanour, and from what Te Whiti says there seems not the slightest probability of his ordering any resumption of ploughing or fencing. MAORI PRISONERS. It has been decided to release another butch of Maori prisoners in a few days. They will be selected mainly from those confined in Lyttelton gaol to the number of about 100, and will be forwarded by the Hinemoa to New Plymouth. CABINET MEETINGS. Some long cabinet meetings were held to-day at the Colonial Treasurer's house, but the result has not transpired. It is understood that measures for the coming ses sion were under consideration,and I heard it rumoured that in addition to those intro duced lost session, and withdrawn, it is possible that a new constitutional measure of a very important character, and probably liberal in principle, may possibly be brought down, but on this head close reticence is maintained by Ministers.

ABSCONDING DEBTORS.

[By Telegraph.—Press Association.

WELLINGTON, this day. Long Brothees, builders, of Picton, have been arrested at Napier, and brought down in the steamer Go-Ahead this morning. They were charged at the Magistrates' Court with absconding from their creditors. Their debts were shewn to be £242. They confessed most items. The case was ad journed till to-morrow.

MINING NEWS.

MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS.

New Golden Hah.—lntermediate Level East: This level is 156 feet ea^t of rise. 'Ihe leader if 9 inches thick and of good appear ance. Intermediate Level West: 35 feet west of rise. Leader small but carrying good-looking quartz. 80ft Level: No. 2 Leader—Driven 20 feet altogether. Leader IS inches thick and well-defined. No. 3 Leader—Have opened out in this block of the SOft Level and struck this leader. Have seen colours of gold when taking down. 00ft Level : No. 3 Leader (Stope)—Have continued first etopc to the Union Beach boundary. Obtained few picked ttoue. Leader still maintains its size and appear ance. 50ft Level Crosscut—Have driven 18 feet and expect to pick up another gold bearing leader shortly. Have on hand about lOibs 0! picked stone and G tons of quartz ready for crushing. There is one man em ployed in cacli place.— W. G. MAUTIN, Coromaudel, April 16.

SPOOPENDYKE ON CAN-OPENING.

'' Look here, my dear," said Mr. Spoopen dyko, tossing over the laces nnd ribbons in his wife's bureau-drawer, "what's become of the c;ui-opener ?' i don't see it anywhere." " What do you want of it?" nuked Mr.s. Spoopcndyko, fluttering «l> to protect her trinkets, and trying to gain a little time. " [ want to open Hume sardines with it, rotated Mr. Spopponpykc, abandoning the drawer and hunting tnrough the work bas ket. " Think 1 want to comb my hair with it '! J inngine I wanted to write ;i letter with it? Well I don't, i wnnt some surdines. What have you done with it?" " You might take your big knife.' recom mended Mrs. Spoopendyke. "Tho largo blade i.s just the tiling for that." Mr. Spoopendyko seized the knife, and bore away one corner of the box, while his wife looked on with considerable distress. " Hadn't you better put a paper under the box •>. You'll get the oil nil over tho table-cloth," suggested Mrs. Spoopondyke. " No, I wont either," said Mr. Spoopcn dyko, as the knife plunged through and the oil spattered. "Servo you. right if 1 did." lie continued, ploughing away at the tin, while the greuso How in all directions. "It would teach you to put the can-opener where you could lind it. What kind of housekeeping do you call this, anyhow ?" he yelled, as tho blade slipped out and closed up upon Ilia linger "Did yon hurt yourself, dear? nskou Mrs. Spoopennyke, anxiously. " No, 1 didn't hurt myself,'' grinned Mr. Spoopendyke. "Tho confounded knife struck the !><mo, or 1 would have been dead with agony nn hour ago, Give mo .some other!" he howled. "Fetch mo Home chloroform. .S'pollti° J' m Koulfe' (o siw. llt (his box anymore without an muratiißtu; 1 Got an idea I'm going to chip oil" a couple dozen lingers without something to deaden the pain? Where's tho laughing gas? Give me some laughing gas while i extract these measly old lisli." And Mr. Spoopen dyko pranced around the room, and then jabbed the knife into the box again, and lipped away as though lie was run by Htcam. "No use to hide away from me ! he yelled, hacking at the box with nil his might. " 1 know you're in there, and there can't any sardine that ever wan built get away from me. Come out, 1 tell ye 1" and he seized a lisli by the tail and slung him nuross the room. " You're transacting business with Spuopendyke now !" and he clawed out a handful of mashed sardines and slapped them down on a plate. " Won't you spoil 'em, dear ?" asked Mr.s Spo'opendyko, dodging tho Hying hauls and tails. " They won't be very good it you open 'em that way." " Oli, won't they? howled Mr. Spoopcn dyke. "If you don't like 'em that way, why'd you ask for 'cm ? Maybe you want me to take 'em out in a baby carnage. P'raps you've yot au idea 1 ought to climb under 'cm and lift 'em out. Maybe you want me to get into that box with a "oat, and take 'em out with a koiiio. Well, 1 won't, I toll ye. Give mo the tongs ; 1 want that lisli at the bottom. Where's the tongs? Gone to get married to the can-opener, haven't they?" And Mr. Spoopendykc grabbled another lish and lired him into the " " JJc patient, my dear," said Mrs. Spoop endyke, soothingly. " Make the opening a little wider, and they'll come out. "Ain't 1 patient I" shouted Mr. Spoopen dyke. " P'raps you want me to sing to em, ' 1 wish 1 was au angel and with the—' Con found the lisli! Come out of that 1" and with a wrench Mr. Spoopondyke hauled ,olf the top, and disclosed the mangled remains of his enemies. " Now, give me a lemon," and he eyed the repast with anything but contentment. " Stir around and get me a lemon; quick, now." " Upon my wood, my dear, I don t believe there's a lemon in the house," stammered Mrs. Spoopendykc " I had one—" "Oh, you had one 2" proclaimed Mrs. Spoopcndyke, "only you're just out. Ij you'd been brought up right you'd only need an awning aud a family on the top lloor to bo a grocery shop ! S'pose I'm going to eat these sardines raw ? Think I'm going to swallow these lish alive ? Gimme some thing to put on'em, will ye ?" n "What would you like, my dear? queried Mrs. Spoopendykc " Ink ! Fetch me some measly ink ! Got any nails ? Can't ye lind some laudanum somewhere ?" and Mr. Spoopendyke pro jected himself into the closet, and pranced out with a bottle of arnica. "There," he howled, as he dashed the contents over the sardines, "there's your lisli all ready for you, and the lies' time you want me to open the things you have a lemon, will ye 1 Find the can-opener, won't ye ?" said Mr. Spoopomlyke flopped into his easy chair aud picked up the paper, (1 "Don't you want tome of the lish? asked Mrs. Spoopeudyke after a long pause. " No, I don't," growled Mr. Spoopendyke. '•13ut this is a fresh box," said Mrs. Spoopeudyke, displaying the sardines in neat layers. " bow'd you get it open ? demanded Mr. Spoopendykc. " With the can-opener," replied his wife ; " I found it in your tool-box, where you put it to sharpen it." "Maybe 1 put the lemon in there to sharpen that, too," grunted Mr. Spoopen dyke, peggying away at the box and look ing up with his mouth full, but, recognising the taste of vinegar, he made some remarks about some people only needing a handle and a cork to be Fortunatus jug ; and, hav ing finished the lot, he demanded why lus wife hadn't asked for 'em i£ she wanted some, and went to bed with some incoherent observations on the absurdity of folks sitting around like martyrs with lish within their reach.

DEATH OF AN ALLEGED DECENDANT OF THE STUARTS.

Count D'Albanie — Charles Edward Stuart-died suddenly (says the "Post" on board a steamer coming from Bordeaux oil the night of Christmas Eve. His corpse was taken on shore soou after death,! and temporarily interred in a graveyard on the bauits of the Garonne, preparatory to being brought to Scotland to be placed by the side of his brother, Johu isobieski Stolberg Stuart, at the buriul-grouud of iiskdole, on the cstatj of Lord Lovat. He was in his 82nd year. His father, James Stuart Couut D'Albauie, is believed by many persons to have been the legitimate son of rtiuce Charles Edward Stuart, the " Young Pretender •' as he was called, by the Princess Louise Clementina Kobieski of Stolberg. lhc late Count married in 1822 anno (widow ot Colouel Garduei) daughter of lion John Uereaford, secoud son of Marcus lieresford, Earl of Tyrone, and brother of the lirst Marquis of aterf ord. He suiiet cd a considerable reverse of fortune on the death of his wife, and lived in comparative retirement in South lielgravia ior nearly twenty years. The likeness both af him self and his brother to the Koyal House of Stuart was very marked. He was a writer of no mean power, both in prose and verse, aud a uouleman of exquisite, taste, of most dignified mien and carnage, he usually appeared in public in an undress dark military coat of a foreign type, with his numerous orders on his breast, having person illy, when a mere youth, received that of the Legion of Honor from tbe hands of the great Napoleon on the neld of Waterloo for marked valour aud bravery. It is believed that his numerous Jacobite relics, many of which, of singular interest aud value, have becu exhibited at South Kensington Museum, have been left by testamentary disposition to the Marquis *oi Bute.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 19



The Madrid police went out in the dead of night and surprised twenty-four gambling houses, seized all the money visible, and walked off the players and owners of the establishments to prison. The Governor then sent a «teru warning to all the clubs and casinos in Madrid, threatening the occupants with per-al servitude unless gambling stopped.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Dampier hae another Fresh Advertisement of Won dorful Bargains, 4th pitge, next the auctions.. WANTED, Good Bricklayers ; 12s GJ per day. -Howson & McKomisb.Builders, Newton Kast School. ANTED, by a well-educated Young Lady, a situation as Companion, Lady'o Help cr Nursery Governess.—Address KIJ, bTAH office. WANTKD, a Man to Milk.—Apply to John Lamb, 35, Queen-atroet, to-morrow aftar 11 o'clock. ANTED, the Ladies to know that T. McMaster, Queen-street, has opened, per Oxford, from London, a luive stock of Mantles, Dresses. Millinery, Hoßiery,|and Gloves. X^/ANNEbT a Baker.—James Co.ley, Vf Hobaon-;-treet._ WANTED, a respectable Hoy, to make himself general y useful.—U. S. Collins, Grocer, Wollin^ton-stri;et. WANTi'.D, a smart lioy, about 14, to ride for Orders, must be able to milk.— S. Monkan, Parnell Hiso. WANTED, a thorough General Servant. —Mrs J. L. Holland, corner Graftou Road and Wypyard-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl, from 12 to 13 yeara of age Mrs Murray, Kden Terrace. _^ WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, (Juoen and Darby streets, two Young Men (same placel—ono to milk and plough, other to milk and bo usof ul. WANTED, a Wet Nurse, for a JBaby.— Apply to Dr Siockwell. Symondh-atreet, botweon the hours of 9.2, and C. WANTED, a Girl about 15 or 16.— Alma Store, Alma Place, Franklin Road. ANTED, by a icspectable young- Man, an Kngagompnt in a Country Litoro or UDon a Farm. Would bo willing to give children tuition. — Address, "A.X.W., Kveninq Star, Auckland. ________ \'/\l ANTED, a Dairy of best Fresh Butter V V 20 to 30 tt>B. a-week ; cash on dollvery.— T. Newell, Grocer, Karangahupo_Road. WANTJEJU, as Boarder, a respectable Man of quiet habits; no other boarders kopt —For terms, &c, adOrcßßjßVv, STAi{j)ffice. ANTED, a strong Krrand Boy.—W. S. Jones, Saddler, Queejwitreet. ITirrArtTED, Bricklayers—New School, »\ near York Hotel, Newton. \\J aNTKD, a koo(> General Servant, V v must bo ablo to cook ; references re quired.—Apply, in tho evening, to Mrs Arthur H. Nathan, Hymono's-straek WANTED, for the couutry, a pood Goneral Sorvant, ono accu6tomed to washing, ironing, and cooking. To asuitablo person gond wages will bo given. Also, n. good Girl about 10, to assist in tne house-work; ono that can uso a machina preferred.—Apply to Mrs Porcival, Groon Lano WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to tho Dressmaking.—Mrs. Langford, near St. Mary'H Church, Parnell. XnT'ED", a few «ood Pick and Shovel Men.—Apply Waitakerci Contract, Hen derson's Mill, a!JTED750~!o~l00 tons of the best Ti-treo Firowood for Ca3h.—Address 3. Purtrldjjo, Mson-street. \\J ANTED, o rcppactable Girl as Nurse- V T maid to three chi.dren (the youngest 3J yearn), and to assist in needlework. References required.—Apply at fcT^lunlico. \\J ANTED, a good Heat Hand and a VY K ood tfench Hand to mako and flniah; alao an Apprentice.--Apply to Wilkins and Co., Bootmakers, 42, Victoria-street. \\! ANTED, a Firsi-dass Barmaid for W City Bur.-Apiily ofllco of this papor. _ ArTTED, a General Servant for the country ablo to milk.—Apply Mr. Flynn, Bookseller, VVollunley-Btreot. Vy ANTED, three Kcspectablc Girls as TV Apprentices to tho Millinery. —a. McKaig, Queen-Bt.-eet. . ANTED, fora Country Store, Youth about 18; one used to Drapery protorrcd. —Adilrcss " A.H.1.," htar_Olllco. ANTED, Ladies to know we have Just Opened somo very handsome Children's, Boys', and Vouths'Winter Clothing. 1-Mcasu call and inspect them.—Phillips s Mait, opposite Daiby-Btreet. I _7ANTED, every Reader of the STAR V t to aeo our Advertisement on tho fourth paßC—John Loppor&Sonn. _ WANTED, you to see the magnificent I stock of Now Ties, New Hats, Now Shirts, and New Hosiery jnat opened at the New Zcalimd Clothing Factory. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every pernon ordering a Suit for 65a or upwards will roceivo a present of a pair of Trousors.-J. I>. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quoon strcct. WfANTED to Purchase, a Good Wood- VV turner'a Lathe.—T. A. Crawford, Medi cal Hall. Newton. "\\T ANTED, Purchasers for beautiful v 1 China Caps nnd Saucers, 103 per doz.— Mrs Grici, Newmarket. \ V ANTED to Let, a .l-roomed CoUa»c V V in the city, to good temmt. 03 a week.— 1 Lunniifora'ii AKunny, wucen-»treet. TimNI'ED to Let, in Wallace-street, TV Ponaonby, a Charming Residence of 8 rooms, with gardon and grounds; immediate possession; rent, 123 6rt.—Particulars of Mrs Urabain, Auckland Market. \\' ANTED to Let, Furnished Sitiinjj- V* room and Bdroom, with or without board.—Apply third houso from All Saints' Church. Prospect Terrace, Ponfonby. WANTED, to Sell 50 chests very V V strong Tea, at Is lOd lb; Company's No. I 1 Sugar, J}d, cheaper by tho mat; New Jams, Gild tin; Salmon, fld tin ; Sperm Candles, 9d lb ; Marmalade, M tin: Fresh Herrings. Sd tin; Mackerel, M tin: Kippered Herrings, Is tin; English i^auce, 6d bottle; Cornflour, 6d lb; lib boxes Figs, X d each; Soap, 5d bar, or 6 bars 2s 3il; 21b tins Poited Head, Brawn, Corned Mutton, and Boiled Mutton, Is Id each; Lar*o Bottles Vinegar, lOd each; Tomato Sauce, Is bottle; School k"its, id. each; Worcestershire Sauco, lOd bottlo; Potatoes, 4? cwt; Custard Powder and Baking Powder, lid packet; Col man's Azure Blue, Is packet; Gib boxes Very Choico Ten, only 13a Gd each: Bacon, from Sd lb. —Kew'a City Tea Mart. Victoria and Albert streets \\T ANTED KNOWN—Mosic! Music 1 V* Music!—W. H. Dampier has inst imported an immense quant'ty of Buperior new and standard Piano'orto Music, in cluding Italian do., consisting of Sonus (Sentimental and Comic), Duets. Operas, Pieces, I anceß, &c, &c. and as ho has bought it cheap, will sell it all at one price, viz., 6d each, 13 to tho dozen, some of it woith os each; Catalogues on applica'ion. i.adies are requested to handlo it caivfully. A few Sheets Music, 2 for Id and Id each. Tho above is so cheap thero will bo only a trifling reduction to tho trade and profession.—W. H. DAMPIhR, Wakefiold-street, a few yards from the old shoo. \XT AN TE D KNOW N.—The New V T Winter ?tock is now Oponed Out at iho 1 Now Zealand Clothing Kactory. The variety ia larger than u'ual. and tho Fitting and Quality much superior to any other goods offered to tho public. \j_7ANTED KNOWN, Loose Covers \ T for Furniture, also Bed and Window Draperies made, and all kinds of Urholaterers work dono.-App!y Mrs U, abble, General Store, VVakofleld-street WANTED KNOWN—Great Attraction at Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Queen streot and Market Kntranco. Call early To night. Bargains for Easter Holidays. Larjje Block, l-ndlessvariety. WANTED KNOWN, that you cau Dres3 well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. ,^ee advertise ment on (ront pago. ___________^_ ANTED KNOWN, the remaining 6<l and 3d Oleograph Album Scraps are all Reduced to Id each picture. Look at tho beau tiful Japancao Antimacassers displayed at 111, Qucou-streot, and Brandon House, Parnell. ANTED KNOWN. — The under- Bigned are cash buyorß of eonuino fowl and pigeon manure in any quantity.—B. Gittos and Sons. ANTED KNOWN. —Arrived, ex 'Frisco Mail, the third and iuuch inquired-for consignment of Soa Moas Farina. Tho demand has been greater than supply pre viously. It ueods no comment. Wholesale and Retail at J. L. HatsweU'u. Importer, opposite Northern Club, Princes-street, Auckland. \\J~ ANTED, the Public to call and in- T * spoct, or purchase, the Goods at A. McLeod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Storo an.l Spring Lath Mattress Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-street. They will find that everything ia marked in plain figures, and is the Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m. till 5p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. \\J ANTED KNOWN—At C, W, Good- V f son's Stationery is sold at English prices, Croam-laid Ruled Note, 2d por quire; good H'nvclopes, at 2d per 25; tho Kensington and Brunswick Note, (highly fashionable). Is 6d per 5-quire packet; Envelopes to match, 3d per 25 ; Exquisite Damask Kepp Note, in 6 colours, at is per quire; Envelopes to match, Is per 25: Mourning Note in all borders, 0d per quire, and Court Envelopes, 6d per packet; Monogram (2 letters) Noto Paper. Gd per quire, with uourt Envelopes to match, Cd per 25. Pass, Exorcise and Copy Books, Day Boaks, Ledgers, Journals in groat variety; Writing Desks. Blotters, En velope Casea. &c.; Birthday Cards, a beautiful assortment; Initial s-tamps, for papor or linen marking, from Is each; the Crcedmoor, Bull Dog, and Mule Savings Bank, &c, &c—lll, Qneen-gtroot, and Brandon House, Parnell. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Garr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House I Blocks, Palings, Posts; Kails, and Firowood in their Yard, Custom-houao.streot West, opposito and of Hobson-streot. N.8,-The increasing demand for Whito Pino has induced them to erranee for a constant eupply. WANTED KNOWN—An established fact that 111, Queen-streer, is the place for Novelties, combined with Economy, wheie daily may be seen the Most Brilliant Illumina tion in Auckland, "Tho Kohinoor," aud the " Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods are marked in plain figures. The trado motto, "A nimble Bixponce better than a slow shilling." An in spection is solicited of tho New Goods, per Oxford and s.s. Norfolk, just received, com prining the Now Patent Knlfo Cleaner, from 7s Gd; the Patent Wringer, 10s; tho Climax Tap, 3s; tho Prizo Filter Tap, 3s; the American Songster; the Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone, la • the American Wizard, or Electrical and Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; the Duck Shooting; tho Agricultural Show Puzzle, Gin 1: tho Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thumb Printing Press: the New Crjstalino Waiters, from la: the New Indestructible Enamelled Cup, Pails, and Vases; Dolls and Dolls' Peram bulators; cud a variety of other new and attractive Goods far too varied to enumerate.— Call and inspect them at 111, Queen street, and Brandon House, ParneU.



•Wanted. WANTED, for tho WaiKato, a good plain Cook; alao, a Gonoral Servant.— ' Apply to tho Good Hopo Dinina Kooms, Wei lealov-Btreet Hast. WANTED, Dress-making Hands.—X. B. Shaldera & Son, 200 and 202, Qucen stroet. ANTED to Purchase, a Sailing float from 25 to 30 feet long. Also, two Fish ing Nets—one schnapper and ono hand net.— Apply Auckland Hotel. W~~ "afTtElTlknUW_<i, "cuat D. Goldie ia prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palinga and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at the owest cash prices. The timber, being under ye is better than that purchased elsewhero \\T A JST TED KN O WN. Tho Auckland Timber Company hare on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which willbo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. WT" ANTED KNOWN, a 'Bus will leave » v Otahuhu at 11,30 for Hllerßlie liaces on Raster Monday and 'I uesday. Return fare, 2a; Single, U 6d.—J. K. Benallach and Co. ANTED KNOWN, a 300 - gallon Copper Boiler for Sale, choap.—Clark & Gano, Fort-street. nnHE advertiser, who lives within a J walking distance of town, and whoso husband is much from homo, ia anxious to meet with a Lady requiring a comfortHble Homo upon reasonable terms.—if., Post-office, Auck and. To Let. npO LKT, a Four-roomed House in ft Vernon-street, Freeman's Bay (without family preferred); rent, Bs.—Knquiro Corner Store. O LET, in Dublin-street, Ponsonhy, Two Good Rooms, with use of large kit chen, fire-place in one of the rooms.—Apply to Mrs Farrow, Dnblin-etroot, Ponsonby. TO LET, a Hoiise~witir~Shop Front", largo stable, yard, and well. Suitable for a wood und coal yard, buing centrally Bituated in a rapirily rising dißtrict.—Thos. Hayes, Upper Pitt-street. rrioTETri'hrce-roomed Verandah Cot- JL tago (new), water laid on; colonial oven; rent, Ca per week.—Mrs Walker, Russell-street, Great North Road. O LET, in Wynyard-street, a Comfor tablo 5 roomed Cottage, in good order, with water laid on; rental,l3s 6d week—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. /pO LET, a House in Eden Crescent, B near St. Paul's Church, with good sea view; rent, 255. Also, House in Seafloid View; rent, 13a; immediate possession.-Apply T. J. Bennett, Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. mo LET or For Sale," a Six-roomed (Jot -8 tacte, with good allotment; rent, 12s 6d ; water laid on. Also, for Sale, a Now Four roomed Cottage, well finished; 43 feet frontage, Price, £225; terms easy.—3. Whito, Brighton Road, Parnell. ranO LET, Furnished Apartments,—Mrs JL Osborne, Homuera Road. npO LET, an Office in Lower Queen- JL street.—Apply to Mr Niccol. or to Mr Lennox. f jpO LKT (unfurnished), a superior Sitting h room and Bedroom; every convenience.— Apply J. Bidlake. Watchmaker, next K. T. Herbert, Draper, Upper Symondß-street. Trio LET, House of 11 rooms, Selwyn JL Terrace, Parnell (late in occupation of Col. Nation), in good repair, gas and water laid od. —Apply to Mr Culpan, at Messrs Hesketh and Richmond's, Solicitors, Queen-street. rjjAO LET, a House and Shop at New it- market; rent low.—Knquiro W. Bovan, Newmarket. f5Mj LET, with immediate possession, the i. Premises occupied by Mr John Smith, near Ho wick, whero for many years ho has succesbfully carri")ii on tho business of carrier with a email Grocery Store. Hordes, implo monts. and Roods in store to be t*ken at a valuation. Kent moderate.—For definita par ticulars apply to Alfred li'iokland. EVONPORT, North Sliorc.-To Let, handsome, nowly-built Cottage, closo to wharf; also, a good family residence on large allotment, — Oliver Mays, Post Office Storo, Davonport. For Sale. mo BHKWKHS, INVESTORS, AND JL OTHERS. FOR SALE, tho FREEHOLD of a LARGE HOTEL, now doins; a good business, recently erected in a populous and rapidly extonding district,—Apply to Mces'S. camuel Cochrano and Son, or to Aleasra. J. M. fc J. Mowbray. UST BE SOLD, AT ONCtf.-Afew household effects, belonginini: to a lady returning home through breavemont, magnifi cent Walnut Piano, almost new. Sewing Machine, now D.B. Hreech-loading Gun, new Revolver, Child's Saddle, &c—On view Wed nesday and Thursday, at Chapel-3trcet, ith door from Cook-street. IT OR SALE, a good Restaurant; business : in an excellent position ; has a well esta bliahcd connection. Principals only dealt with. —Apply for address at this office. F~ olTsaLk, a Bargain, a Ten Ton Yacht. —rharles Bailey, Boat Builder, North Shore, and foot of Albert-street B7IOR SALE, Two Gordon Setter Pupa i for months' old : very cheap— Forpar ticular? atipl y St ir Office. SjiOK SALE, a Half-ton Pile-driving _T Machine —Clark & Gane, Fort-street. !L(>OR SALE, near Mount Edeu, a new 8 House, containing five rooms ; well finished throughout; scullery, and water laid on; largo allotment; good garden. Price, £280. —Apply/1 C.A.J.," STAROillee. FOR "SALE7~the~Stock and Good-wilfof a Tobacconist's Shop, doing a good busi ness.— Apply to Messrs. J. M. & 1. Mowbray. IJ'OR SALK, a Buggy Horse, guaranteed . staunch and quiet, so that lady can drive. —Apply at Stab. TLfIOK SALE—A Bargain.— A Superior _ffj Piano (nearly new), in Rosewood Case, by Challen and Hodgson; on view at Bady'B Musio WarehoußO. ij^Oß SALE, Valuable Freehold Building ED Ground. Devonport, North Shore, con sisting of G23 feet frontaao to the main road by 270 feet. Will be sold a bargain, owner re quiring tho cash.—Apply to George Sibbin, 7, Queen-street. Q/jYAUCKLAND GAS SHAKES for QJ)\ V Sale at £10 10s.-Apply to C. William son, Land and Eatato Agent, V ulcanLane. NOTICE— To Young Sportsmen.—For Sale, Mr. H. Wright's Cross-country Bay Cob, a very active and certain jumber (up to lOat); may be seen at Dr. Wright's, Parnell. bjTo It" IMMEDIATE SALK-A real IF Bargain.—2-story well-finished Building, divided into two comfortable dwellings i and 6 rooms respectively; water laid on, well and pump; every convenience; an allotment 40 x 75; Bituated in immediate suburbs; only £365.— J, R. Randeraon, Land Agont. Bji OK S t\LE, Farm iv the Waikato.—A iU Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; large market garden, and grass paddock; good House and every convenience; price, only £210. ilso, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukckoho, New Plymouth, Putuatua, Mutakohe Whangarei, Pakuri, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki, &c, &c, ranging from 11s per acre upwards.—D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, 71, Queen-street, opposite Bank of ;New Zealand. FOR S«.LE.—Ponsonby. — For Imme diate Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, &c, largo garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet frontage to Grace-street, Ponsonby; the House is well finished, gable ends, bow window, verandah, and good position; also several Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponsonby and elsewhere.—Full par ticulars from 1). F. Evans, Kstato Agent, 74, Qaeen-streoet, opposite Bank of NewZenland. FOE S A L E, Poneonby, a Choice Little h state of nearly five acres, garden, paddock, &c, on which there is erected a (rood fc'even-roomed House, and large pantry and out-buildings. This proporty is beautifully situated, over looking tho Upper Harbour, in the rapidly rising suburb of Ponaonby. .Terms as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent, 74. Uueon-street. FOR SALE, Splendid Suburban Resi denco, with four acres of very Rood land. FOR SALB, House of seven rooms, wash honse, &c, Manukau Road, farnell; price, low. FOB SALH), Choap, a Profitable Business in town ; a good chance for a working man with i £250 and a slight knowledge o( mechanics; tho : I present proprietor retiring to the country. j For particulars of the above, apply to J. F. STEWART, Houso, Land and Commission Agent, Hifh-streot FOB IMMEDIATE tiAun, cneap, and terms oaßy, a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; alao, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering tou and Kopple-streets, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 10 feet frontage to TJppor Quceu stroet by a dopth ofiloC feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPRT, Land Agent, Fort-street. ~s7\ o n S a L X, JL? CHKAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Ciikap Building Allotments ! Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-etreet, Pon'onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25a per foot; Bayfleld, £25 per lot; Wallace-Btreet, 30s per foot: Graco street, 20a por foot: Miifcrd-strect, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-street, n»ar the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other cheap propertieH, suoh as Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. Full particulars from D, F. EVA vs. HBtate Agent, 74. Queen-Btreet mo INTENDING SETTLEKS. FOR SiLE. at Matakawa, Hick's Bay, Pixteed Yeara' Lease of Splendid Run of about 4,019 Acrea, with improvement?, consisting of Six-roomed Houso, Woolshed 42 x 17; Shearing, Drafting, nnd Stock Yards; 400 acres divided by wire fencing into three paddocks, laid down iv English grasses, and 1,500 acre 3 bush fenced. All improvements made within last five years. Yearly rental, £150 Price, £450. Matakawa is easily accessible from Auck -1 land, is one of the loveliest places on the coast, and is tho key to an unlimited tract oi country, which may be added if purchaser wishes, and ■ is a bargain well worthy tho attention of in- L tending settlers. Apply to I HUTCHINSON & GORDON, Queen-Btreet.



Bankruptcy Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtor's and Cre ditor's Act, 1876," and of tho several Acts amending the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of Alfred Worthington, of tho City of Auckland, Hairdresser, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that, a "efficient number of Creditors of tho said Alfred Worth ington rot having attended thp First Meeting ot Creditors appointed to bo held at the Supreme Courthouse, in tho City of Auckland, on liies day, the 12th day of April, 1881, at 11 o clock in tho forenoon, or at tho adjournment thereof on Wednesday, the 13th of January instant, at the same place and hour; the Registrar, in pursu ance of tho 46th Rcction of " The Debtors and Creditors Ac(, 1876." has appointed Dm Macfftirlane, of Auckland, Certiiicated Account ant in Bankruptcy, to bt> Creditor's J rustee Of the property of the Baid Alfred Worthington ; and tbe taid Thomas ilacilariane has twinned to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the said trusteeship. Dated this 13th day of April, 1881. G. W. BASLKY, Deputy Reßictrar. Meetinga. * UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A Meeting of tho Trustees will bo held on FRIDAY next, the 22nd inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. R. CAMERON. Manager. "VT O T I C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in Gazette 15, March 23,1870, tho Annual Meeting of Justices of tho Peace, resident in the Auck land District, will bo held at the Police Court. Auckland, on TUKSDaY, 26th insUnt, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpoeo of choosing a Chairman of Petty Sessions, and settling a Rota of attendance for the ensufng year. By order. JOSEPH CUNNINGHAM, Clerk. Public Notices, ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL ART UNION. Holders of Tickets are informed that the Drawing will take place in toe Large School room, corner of Wellington and Hobson streets, on THURSDAY, the 21st inst., at 2 p.m. OAU Blocks of Tickets to bo returned to tho Key Father Walter McDonald, Presbytery, VVjndham-street. Goods ou view on vFKDNESDAY. m o chemists". Now Landing.direct from Maws, (ex 'Oxford,') a Valuable Consignment of Gold-labkllkd Bottles, Jars, Show Jars, &c, constituting a complete and unique Outfit for a Chemist's Shop, including every requisite. Also, a small but extensively aesortod Drug Order to suit the above. The above will be sold either together or separately at about two-tiiibds of Kemp thorne & Prosser'a prico3. Apply by letter to HKNRY CLAYTON, 17, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ~KT O T ICE. Our Warehouse and Stores will be Closed TO-MOHROW (Wednesday), on account of the Passover Holidays. L. D. NATHAN & CO. T)ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ELECTION OF AUDITORS. " Under the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876." EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. Owing to tho resignation of Messrs Jenkins and Wood, it ia hereby notified that an hlection of two persona as Auditors of Accounts of the Poneonby Jbighway.Uistriot Board will be held at tho Ponsonby Hall, on SATURDiY, the 30th day of April noxt. Nominations in writing will be received by mo at tlia said Ponnonby Hall before noon of MONDAY, the 25th day of April next. W. McKINSTRY. Returning Officer, PooßOnby, 16th April, 1881. /j^g, ipOK MATAKANA. *__%&&_h>~ 'ft™ Cnttor "Pay" will leave mS^imSSSi Queen-street Wharf as above on ™B™"BBt™"B THURSDAY NKXT, 21st met.- -!• or freight or passage apply to VV. LOWRY, Magter. "XT O T I O B. Mr Alfred Georgb Reid has not any au thority from me to contract any Debts in the name of the firm of Upto.' & iiEiD, Builders, Auckland, and I hereby give notice that I shall decline to recognise any liability for any Debts which Mr Keid may contrac*. afd-r this date. Dated this 19th day of April, 1881. THOMAS UPTON. mo FARMERS. GUANO! Having Purchased tho Guo.no ex East Lothian, about FOUR HUNDRED TONS, wo intend Selling the same at a Lower Rate than over any Manure has beon offered in Auckland. W. & G. WINSTONE. A great saving will bo effected by sending orders at once, so as to get it direct from the Ship. "ftT O T I C E. H. PENZHOLZ, Jeweixkk, VICTORIA-STREET, Is Relinquishing Business in Auckland, with the intention of opening in Hamilton East in the same lino of business. Customers aro requested to call for their Watches and Jewellery left for repairing. All accounts have to be settled by Ist May next pUKE ASSAM me a , 3s. tf ». W.'.S. COLLINS, PARNELL TEA AND COFFEE WARE HOUSE AND FAMILY GROCERY, PARNELL. THE SINGBULLI AND MURMAH TEA CO. (LIMITED), DARJEKLING,. Received the Highest Awards of Merit for their Teas at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81. Theundersigned thanks his increasing patrons for their continued conlldenco and patronage, and has much pleasure in being able to inform them that he has received a shipment of the above Company's Dnrjoeling Pekoo Souchong Teas. In the cup they are rich, (strong, and fragrant, and fit for the most delicate palate. Price, puce, 2s 101 per lb. FREDK. WHITEHKAD, Tea Importer, Terms Cash. t Victoria-street. "ORiME QALT "OUTTER, FROM THE BEST DAIRIES, JHita.«? ft REW'S Victoria amd Axbert- STREETS. i?IATO £1000 LENT on Building 3&1 5-vr Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgnges «nd Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth pace. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Estate, and Financial Atront, Vulcan Lane. LADIES' Rink Hats, from 6s ; Chilcis do., 4s 91; Ombrnllas, from Is 11s; Cos tumeß, less than cost; Childs' S. Lace Hoots, 1 to 13, from 4b 6d ; Underclothing, Sec— Mrs White head. Milliner. Newton. & H. COOKK, 67, QUEEN-STRKET, have . on sale one of the Ljrorst Stocks of Fdrniturk and Bkpdikq in the Colony. & H. COOKE. 67, QUJEKN-31RBKT, have • just opened some New Patterns in TArE6TRY and Brussels Cabpets. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEHH>-STKKET, em . ploying M aciiinkky in their Manufactory, are able to Bupply Furniture at lowest r*tes. T"~&^7^OOKir677o7UKEN^TREET7nave • on Bale a large assortment of Cane skated Chairs, English, American, and Aus trian Bentwood. & H. COOKE, 67, QUKKN-STREKT, have . lately received a shipmont of Superior Gilt Chimney Glasses. T& H. COOKK. 67. QUEEN-STRKKT, • GUARANTEE JIIE QUAUTY Of all Beds, Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows sold at their Establishment. & H. COOKK, 6,7, QUKKN-STREKT, , Deliver all Goods free of charge within a radius of three miles. & H. COOKE. 67, WUKEN-STHKKT, give . a DISCOUNT of FIVK PER CENT, for CASH Oft all FURNITURE and BKDDIN3 a i time of order or delivery of Goods.



The owners of the model yachts which competed at the Ponsonby Kegatta yester day, are making arrangements for a sweep stakes race to take place on Saturday next When Henry Taylor wroto in his eminent i ■work " Phiip Van Arteveide," that " the world knows nothing of its greatent men," he meant to I coavey tho idea that mankind wore not pro-In formed of the master minas that would leave their " form and pressure" on the times in ■which they live. Because groat men naturally make themselves known. Thoy stamp their dory and their genius on the world. Many a sufferer would have rejoiced, could it have been known anticipatively or prophetically, that L'dolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps was in embryo before it Wflß born to the world.



Personal. _________ R. H. K. THURSTON, a Letter ad dressed to you lic3 at I 'ie Stab offlca. rpiiK Persons having Goods belonging to X tho Civil Service Cricket Club are re quested to return them at once, to avoid prose cution. C. HOWE, Hon. Bee. Lost ana Pouna. T^inE POUHPREWARD.— Lost on Fri v." day evening in Grafton Road, a Lady's Gold Diamond Rlng.-Tho finder will receive tho above reward by leaving the Ring at the Stab omco. LOST, from Home Bay, on Saturday Night, an OAK, belonging to a Light Skiff - Finder|will oblige by leaving at Mr Maseneld B ?hed, Homo Bay ; or, at stab Office. LOVi', from Fairbum'B Paddock, Uppei Symoncis street, between the hours o£ six o'clock on Tuesday and eight o'clock on Wednes day lust, one White Goat, with good show of milk; natch of black on head; dog's registered collar ( vo. 1875) on neck, with rope attached, — Whoever will return the above to A. Bennett, symonds street, will bo rewarded. Any person found cetaining tho above after this notice will be prosecuted. ________ OST, Last Evening, a Ten Dollar Gold Coin and IKing, worn on watch chain.— Finder rewarded on loavlpg at Stab office. if.C , L~OST, or Strayed, on the 14th iustant, about Freeman's Bay, a Poodle Dog, named FJoss.—Reward will ba paid upon the same baing dolivered to W. J. Keetley. UST7" on Sunday, near Pitt-street Cburch, Spectacles in case.—Finder please eavo them at Mns_vVcst's, grocer, Pitt street; OSl\ between H. Watts's and Beres ford-street School, small Leather Purse, containing two halt sovereigns and some silver. Tho owner is poor man.—Finder will bo re worded by leaving earns at Stab office, or Harry Watts'o, Pitt-street. . OSl^bctv^en Parnell and Ponsonby, a uentleman-s Gold Scarf King with pearl.— hinder rewarded on returning it to Mr Isidor Alexander. Jeweller, Queen-street. OST or Stolen, three Lambs and one bheop. Tar brand on top of head.—Five »hillings reward will bo paid to any one retur n ing them!to Mr. Oleghorn. Kpsom. OST, on Friday, 9th, Scotch Terrier Pap Slut, ears and tail out short.—The Under will ba rewarded on leaving it at S. J. Kdmond's, Fort-street. F"~ OuND, GoldTTin with a Lace Veil.— Owner can have same by applying at this office. Baard ana itesiaence. UUrvG WUAiEN'iS INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, Queen- strebt Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from o to 7 p.m. Hoarding 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. Uovernees Agency and Lending Library in connection witn tfce Institute. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBaON-STREET. Board and Lodging _.. 20a. per Week tiINQLBROOM .■■■■■2sa. ~ /COMFORTABLE Board and Residence w within three minuto3' walk from Queen street, where no other lodgers are kept, with use of sitting-room; situation retired, and terms strictly moderate.—Apply in firßt instance to Mrs James, Grocer, Wakefield-street. A, Comtortable Home for a Lady or Gentleman closa to Ponsonby Road.—Ap ply for address at tJtallard's Grocery Store, Pon sonby Road. Educational A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND OL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Second Quarter, 1881, will commence on MONDAY, the 25th instant, at 9.30 o'clock, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the Fees for the Current Quarter. JOHN JAME3, Secretary. E. GORDON GOOCH'S SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences WEDNESDAY Evening, 20th instant, in Schoolroom, rear of Supreme , Court. New Elementary Class, 7 till 8; fee, £1 Is, Advanced Class, 8 till 3 ; fee, new members, 10s lid. Names received at JVlilner's Music Warehouse. NEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Peter Mabon, B.A. The Second Quarter will begin on WEDNES DAY, tbe 2Uth instant. Candidates prepared for Civil Service and Law lixumimuiou. Til PSUM HOUSE SEMINARY, JJi ONEHUNGA ROAD. Mre>. Lewis' Pupils will Reassemble NKXT WEUNKSD ±V MORNING, 20th instant. niKLS' HIGH SCHOOL. School Re-opens on THURSDAY. 21st April, Fees for Second Quarter are Payable, in ad vance, on MONDAY next, 25th instant. The Headmaster will enroll new Pupils on SATUR- D/jY, April 23rd, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ATiiKLOO QUADKANT.—Estab lishment for Young Ladies, conducted by Mrs Norman. 2nd Quarter of the yes.r.com mences on Wednesday nest, 20th inst. A YOUNG LADY, lateljTarnved from England, seeks an engagement as Gover ness, Acquirements: Good English, German (acquired on tbe Continent). French, and Music; good references.—Address : MB, Mrs Mitford, Darnell, Auckland. Tenders. • y DAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY JLJ (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR MEW SIIAKES. The Directors of the Bay ot Islands Coal Com* pany (Limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase if Thirty-five (35) New shares in the Company, being the unallotted balance of the second issue. Tenders (for any number of tho shares) to be delivered on or before April 20th, at the offices of the Company, addressed to tho Directors, and marked " Tender for New Shares." Furtuer information on application to the Secretary. By order of the Board of Directors. HENKY GILFILLAN, Jrm., Secretary, 10, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, 6th April, 1881. TRPSOM ROAD BOARD, Wanted, Tenders for Carting Scoria, till 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, 22nd inst. Pai tioulars to be had of undersigned. WM. DINNISON, Secretary.- FTIENDEKS for the Erection of a Sohool- X house at Hastings (Thames) will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham street, AuoSland, until noon of FKIDaY, 29th April instant, , Plan and specification at the office of the Board, and on application to the Secretary o( the District School Committee, Hastings, rjlO BUILDEKS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Alterations to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Upper Symonds-street. Plans. &c, at my Residence, Symonds-street GEO. BOWRING, Architect. mo guilders Tenders will be received up to 12o'clonknn MONDAY, die 25th instant, for the Erection 0 ° I a Slaughterhouse at Richmond. ">uuluu «* | Plans, &&, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. »p O BUILD ER S, Tenders will be received until Noon of the 2oth mst, foe tho Erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. R. KE4LS & SON. Architects, N.Z. Insuranco Buildings. m O a U I L D E R S". Tenders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY, April 23rd, for the Erootion of a Store in Lower Albert-street Plans at my Office, 25, Queen-street HENKY G. WADE, Architect. m O BUILDERS, Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 29th instant, for the Erection of a Brick "Villa in Upper Queen-street. Flans, &c., at oar offices. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. nnENDERS will be received up to noon 1 of TUKSDAY. the 19th instant, for tha Erection of a Snop and Dwelling, Kyber Paaa Road. Plans, &c, at Carpenters Arms, Grey street. Lowest tender not neceeßarily accepted. OHO UUlLDEkS.—Tenders are required s fpr the Krection and Completion of Eight roomed House at the Three Kings. Plans and specifications at office of Mr. hwington Queen street, up to Noon of Friday next, April 22. __ Auctions. TO - M O It R O \T, | AT 10 O'CLOCK A.K. FRUIT! FRUIT! ERUIT! A WELL-ASSORTED LOT OF LOCAL oL AND OTHICR FRUIT-Apples, Pears, Quinces, Medlars, Lemons, Ace. POULTRY. fto.-Fowls. Ducko, &o. Yonng Berkshire Pigs, fee. 9 cases Akaroa Cheese. Potatoes, Onions, &c. AT ARTHUR'S MART,' At 10 O'clock. (Continued oa Fourth Page.)