DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC WORKS MINISTER.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. IT was not until last night that anything definite or reliable transpired in regard to the resignation of Mr Oliver, which I men. tioned yesterday was expected to be ten dered. Nothing could be extracted horn members of the Government, and as the afternoon wore on I began to think the long-talked-of resignation would be post poned as often as the public works state ment of last session. However, Cabinet meetings were held yesterday morning and afternoon, and last evening the Premier was seen to go to Government House. On his return it became known that Mr Oliver's re signation had been accepted by the.Gover nor. I understand Mr Oliver was • very anxious that his constituents should receivo from himself direct the intimation of his re signation, and I believe he has already for warded an explanatory address. The sole reason for his retirement is, as previously mentioned, pressure of private business which renders it impossible for him to devote to his important and exacting de partment the time and energy ho feels it to demand, except by unwarrantably neglect ing his own private affairs. He has had to bear all the odium of the unpopularity induced by necesiary retrenchment measures/including the reduction of salaries, dissmissals of officers, curtailment of trains, and other public conveniences, the refusal toproceed with public workscamestlydasircd by various sections of the public, and the feeling here is that on the whole he has rendered valuable service in promoting economy and checking extravagence, more especially in regard to railways, which now are really beginning to pay a very fair profit on the capital invested on their construction. lam in a position, to state that his relations with his ■colleagues always have been, and still are, ■most pleamnt and cordial, and he will con tinue to give them a hearty support, while "they part from him with much reluctance and regret. I have authority for stating that the vacancy in the Ministry, created by his resignation, will not be filled up bofore parliament meets, and no arrangement will; 'be made as to the temporary holding of the Public Works portfolio until after Mr Hall's .-return from the South. It is not improbable that he himself may hold it ponding the appointment of a new Minister.

This day, 3 p.m,

Nothing is yet settled as to tho temporary allotment of the Public Works portfolio. Mr Johnston will probably tako it.

(BY TELEGRAPH, TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day

The Premier leaves for the South at one o'clock this afternoon. It is understood that no alteiation of portfolios or appoint ment of a successor to Mr Oliver will be made until Mr Hall's return, which is expected to be in about ten days.

THE TARARUA INQUIRY.

_B. TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DUNEDIN, Thursday. Thb Tararua Inquiry Court sat to-day at 2 pirn.

Thomas Henry Underwood, master of the Kotomahana, deposed : I know Wai papa Point. I have been 14 years com manding in colonial steamships, and con tinually, during that time, passing and re passing that point. I think it would be quite safe to navigate past Waipapa if a light-Bhip were placed outside Toby Rock to the N.E. That would give a point to 'steer for, either going W. or K. A.light i _hip there would prevent any hesitation on the part of those in the command of ships to steer in the direction of Toby Rock Straight through the passage. At present masters are apt to keep too close to the point to avoid the rock. The dangers are '-very bad all round Ruapuko. I think the ■light ship would be bettor than a light on Waipapa or Slope Point. Robert Lindsay having been recalled, Mr -Smith asked him: Can you state whether - Captain Garrard ever gave you any instruc tions about not creating any unnecessary -alarm at night? Witness: Yes; on leaving Auckland last trip for the Bay of Island, I was at the fore castle-head. Captain Garrard came on the bridge. I taw a light on the starboard bow and reported it to him from the fore-castle head. He.iaid, "All right; I see it." That was all that passed. At that time about 8.30 p.m.—it was quite dark. About ' three-quarters of an hour later it was my watch on deck. He called me off the bridge into his room. He said, "Mr Lindsay, never make any false alarms." Instead of feeing a bright light, as I reported, it turned .out to be green one. The li;_-kt was a mile and a-half off when I reported it to the cap tain. I replied, "You cannot jndge of a light when you first ccc it." He said, "Then never do the like again, because I ■don't like the passengers crowding up in a -state of excitement." He said that the ■officers should come aft on the bridge and ,let him know when the ships pass head lands, or ships, or otber lights. On one •occasion, after leaving the Bluff, we were .setting the mainsail. I was using the after - winch, and calling on the man to hoist away :flnd set the canvas. He told me he would mot put up with that. He would not allow •us either to set sails by the winch or call ■ out dnring the night for fear of alarming the passengers. This was on the captain's first trip in the Tararua. Up to 4 o'clock ■on the morning of Friday, when my middle watch ceased, there were two orders In the night order book, one to haul in the log at midnight, the other to haul it at 1.30, and call the captain. The log was hauled at 1.30, and the captain was in formed that it showed fifteen miles from the Nugget light. There was no general direction to the effect that it was the duty .of the officer to haul in the log every two 'hours. I never before Baw the circular .letter produced dated November 25, IS7B (addressed to captains of vessels by the managing director Mr Mills). I now learn for the first time the in: -traction : " Order to be given to officers in charge of the bridge as to stopping the vessel without waiting to consult the cap tain, when having any doubt to the safety of the steamer." I never had any instruc tions to the effect from the late Captain Garrard. I have stopped the vessel on my own responsibility. I did it on one occasion to avoid a collision. Captain Gar rard was in charge then. He did not say anything, " In the daytime, if we saw a vessel we reported it to him, and he altered the cource himself. When I was sailing with Captain Clarke and Captain Tozer I was allowed to use my own judgment in clearing vessels, but of course I reported anything of the kind to the captain. The captain's instructions were not to take on myself the responsibility of altering the vessel's course unless in the presence of im mediate danger. On the passage down we arrived at Lyttelton about. 12 o'clock iv the day, and left about 7 at night, having been engaged in discharging and taking in cargo in the meantime. The crew were on duty all the time, Wc arrived at Port Chalmers about 4 o'clock on the afternoon of the fol lowing day (27th). The men worked up to 6 o'clock that night. Next morning we turned to at 7 o'clock, and work'd until we sailed, at 5 p.m. The officers also at work all this time also. Ido not think the crew were overworked.

Edward Maloney, recalled, deposed : Dur ing the first trip, Captain Garrard was ou the steamer from Melbourne. He told me I was not to shout out from the bridge, or give any alarm which would frighten the passengers. Ho told me to come_ aft to report anything I should see during the night to him. After I took charge of the deck, at four o'clock, the captain did not ask me to haul in the log. It was a few minutes to five when I told the captain for the second time that I fancied I heard tho breakers. It took me five or six seconds to go from the bridge to the captain's cabin, ft was only about 60 feet or 70 feet dis tance. I only faucied I heard the sound of breakers. It did not alarm me. I did not then consider we were in immediate danger. After passing Waipapa Point, there are no dangers. When ' the captain went to the wheel, I looked over the starboard side, the shore side, and I saw the breakers close in. The man ou the look-out ought to have seen the breakers a little while before I did.

Mr Smith addressed the Court on behalf of the mates.

Mr Chapman, on behalf of the relatives of Captain Garrard, followed the same direction. During the course of his remarks, he said it was very easy for news paper editors, sitting in their easy chairs, to throw blame on the management of the ship, and show how easily, in their opinion, such casualties could be avoided, but he opined the Court would have discovered from the evidence given that it was much more difficult than newspaper editors imagined, to arrive at the real cause of the disaster, and say definitely what should have been done to avoid it.

DUNEDIN, this day

THE DECISION. The Tararna decision will probably be given this day week,

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

THE LAWSON-L.A.BOUCHERE LIBEL.

" Labby," as the proprietor of " Truth," is familiarly known in the City, has been furnishing entertainment to a crowded Queen's Bench by his cross-examination of his prosecutor, Mr Edward Levy Lawson. It must be humiliating to a British Judge to have to take part in such an exhibition, and it is due to the friends of the two parties Ito say that they did all iv their power to keep it out of Court. Mr Lawson would made discretion the better part of valour had a decent pretext been offered to him for backing out, but Mr Labouchere too dearly loves a sensation to miss his oppor tunity. He felt that a supremo moment had come, which it was worth while to hate lived for. It was almost ccrtaiu.that he would in the best case be mulcted in a thousand or two, but he can afford to pay for his amusements. However willing Lawson might have becu to drop him he would not lose such a butt as the Levy's had been to him. The attempt.3 at compromise failed and the editor of the largest circulation in the world had to make his appearance before Chief Justice Coleridge, lie lisb never had three such days in his life as those he spent in the witness-box under cross-examination. The ordeal began last Friday, and was adjourned till Monday. Mr Labouchere, who was his own counsel, spun out the torture as long as the Court would let him, but he had to bring it to a close on Tuesday night. Ho was in his glory on the closing day, and his questions kept the Court in a roar by their unblushing impudence and smartness, to which Mr Levy Lawson's pomposity and curtnoss afforded an excellent foil. The .design of the cross-examina tion was to discredit the "Daily Tele graph " iv every possible way as au orgau ot public opinion. In a score of shapes Mr Labouchere proved that it had no principle or scruple of any kind. As ho tersely put it, the only duty of man in Peterborough Court was to " cadge tor news," and the only policy waß to keep iv with public men who could supply news. When Lord Beacon9_eld was iv power it fawned upon him, notwithstanding that when he was out of power it had kicked and slandered him. Mr Levy Lawnou having acknow ledged that he was part-proprietor of thp "Telegraph " in 1800, Mr Labouchere read to him extracts from leading articles on Mr Disraeli which had theu appeared iv [the " Telegraph." In May, ISBO, a " young lion," writing on the state of parties in the House, had said, " with the Lords governed by political tipsydom, wo should have the Commons led by a son of Israel, renowned only as a pertinaccous haggler, who has bargained his way to secondary rank in tho Conservative party. This heir of thu literary Autolycuj, himtelf demeaned by innumerable apostacies, who has been by turns the sophical flatterer of Pontius Pilate, of Ravaillac, and Cantillion, would wield the authority now in the hands of Mr Gladstone, and reform would go to "limbo" In. another article, published later in tho same month, it was said that ordinary lan guage was inadequate to meet the quibbling of the enigmatic Benjamin. "Benjamin is not an Englishman, but. a Brazeu head who is a mask from behind which the Earl of Derby speaks. The Lord Chief Justice admitted all the effusions as evidence for justification.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" HAMLET."

A SEASON of the legitimate drama was in augurated at the Theatre Royal last night, with the production of " Hatnlct," the event boinpr further marked by the reappear ance in tho title r6le of Herr Baudmauu (after an absence of eleven years), and the advent of a new " star " in tho person of Miss Louise Beaudct. The members of tho , Company, with one or two exceptions, were | also strauge to the Auckland stage. Tho . attendance was by no means commensurate with the merits of the performance, tho drcs3 circle beiug especially poorly patron ised. To plunge in mßtlias res,we may say that Herr Bandmnnu's " Hamlet" is one which differs widely, both in conception and treatment, from the traditional English standard. Not only this, but there are also considerable departures from aud modifications of the well-remembered " business" of the tragedy, while the read ing of many passages is associated with some novel effects of voice aud manner. This impersonation, we presume, may bo accepted as representative of the ideal tormed of the character in Germany. In that country, Shakespeare's works arc perhaps more generally known than they are even iv England, and they have certainly engaged to a far greater extent the critical acumen and philosophical research of the mo3t gifted aud scholarly minds of the nation. These do not choose always to accept the English inter pretation of the immortal bard's intention or moaning, and iv many respects their inductions will not accord with our own. Many peculiarities are observable in the portraiture under review, and while they may be justified by the exponents oi that Bchool of dramatic criticism, they wil 1 not all lind ready endorsation from those who hold to the English types. In Herr Bandmann'a "Hamlet" wc miss the dignified carriage and courtly grace with which we have been accustomed to see the part invested, and in their place we have a brusqueness of demeanour approaching in some situations to rudeness, while tho assumed madness of the Piince is dis pensed with altogether. He appears to be sucpicious to a degree, his fits of brooding melancholy quite prostrate and unman him for the time, and yet, with startling abruptness, he can throw off at will the incubus of sorrow and assume a nonchalant air. His passion is gusty, and his alterna tions of mood sudden, sometimes surpris ingly so. The readings which he gives c• 3 remarkable in many instances for the varying inflections aud modulation of voice which he associates with them, and for the intensity with which he emphasises particular words. In the earlier situations, and notably in the oponing Court scene, he employs a drawling utterance, and yet occasionally interrupts this monotone with a sentence or two delivered with tbc utmost shrillness and im petuosity. The effect ot the unexpected change of tone is certainly not pleasing, and all elocutionary rules would condemn it. To our mind, the scene in which he violently breaks away from his officers in order to follow the Ghost was marred by his shrill delivery of the lines, though his actions were well suited to the delineation of the emotions by which he is supposed to be swayed. His acting generally was charac terised by self-possession, strength, and considerable histrionic ability, while his mastery of English pronunciation is so manifest that it is only at intervals that the merest soupcon of a foreign accent is caught by the ear. One of the most characteristic of Herr Bandmann's situa tions occurs in the "play " scene, wherein from a recumbent attitude on the floor he springs to his feet in the moment of the King's consternation and relieves his pent up feelings. The interview with his mother was rendered highly effective by the access of feeling which he displays at the moment; of parting from her—her unaffected grief seeming to conquer his assumed stoicism. An enthusiastic recall was the result. There were several noticeable omissions of familiar passages, such, for instance, as Horatio's attempt to poison himself, and many amplifications (all from the text), which in every case were improvements. In these the actor's sound discrimination was manifest. Miss Beaudet is a young French lady, with mobile and expressive features, a captivating manner, and a fascinating stage presence. She sustained the rdle of Ophelia with decided cleverness and with a nice appreciation of the leading traits of the part. The scene wherein the poor maid appears distraught, singing snatches of old airs and distributing her floral offerings with artless grace, was ren dered with much effect, and the lady was recalled. Her enunciation is clear and dis tinct, and she acts with naturalness. We are disposed to think that a lighter part would.suit her better. Ophelia, however, does-not afford good scope for display, and therefore the opinion can only be hazarded. Mr J. F. Carthcart "doubled" as the Ghost and the King- He is a practised actor and succeeded well both in the recitatory and declamatory passages which fell to his lot, although an unmis takable sibillation caused by the loss of several of his front teeth impairs his delivery. Mr J. H. *'unn made a good Horatio, showing much capacity for the correct reading of blank verse, while Mr Musgrave proved an ad mirable Polonius. Miss Louise Crawford appeared as the Queen. She spoke her lines very fairly, but her acting seemed to us rather constrained. Mr Charles Hall, an actor who greatly resembles. Mr Burford both in voice and carriage, satisfactorily filled the dual role of Laertes and the First Actor, while Miss Lucy.Ashton proved a capital Player Queen, besides simulating well the airiness of that Court butterfly and euphetnist, young Osric. The performance was of undue length, and it would be well therefore to consult the convenience of the public in this respect for the future. '' The Merchant of Venice " will be performed to night.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS AOENCV.]

THAMES, this day.

The Hon. Mr Rolleston telegraphs that the Komato road will be at once proceeded with by the Governmeut. The New Whan expect to cut Christy's specimen leader, from which the Alburnia tributers obtained such rich yields iv the 40 feet driving.

GISI3ORNE, Thursday. ADDRESS BY A MAURI MEMBER,

Henare Tomeana, M.H.R., for the East Coast Maori electoral district, addressed his constituents this afte-noou. He believed that it was more the desire of the House to relegate local questions nffectiug the land disputes in Poverty Bay to a commission of inquiry. He thought it would be wise for a commission of inquiry—consisting of a Judge of the Nativo Lands Court, two lawyers, and two native assessors—to be appointed to settle disputes regarding joint tenancy. He stated that it was the inten tion of tho Government to bring in next session a measure empowering Maoris and Europeans whose properties are held in trust hv private trustees to appeal to the Public Trustee if they thought proper, with a viow to obtaining a thorough inquiry as to the mode in which such trusts havo been administered. He himself folt very dark on the subject, He considered this a wise step ou the part of the -dovcrnment in the interest of the natives, especially those in Poverty Bay and Uawke's Bay districts. He advocated the increase of Maori roprosenta tion to eight members.

TIMARU, Thursday.

MR TURNBULL AND HIS CONSTI TUENTS.

Mr Turnbull addressed a meeting of his constituents to-night, about 500 being pre sent. Ho spoke in favour of the laud tax as a means to compel profitable occupation aud the restriction of taxes ou property for the benefit of property. He was in favour of payment by results in education; and Bible-reading in schools. He considered tho resignation of Mr Bryco a great loss to tho Ministry. While agreeing that Chinese were not desirable colonists, he thought they had as much right as other peoplo to emigrate to New Zealand. He believed in levying a poll tax ou them, as they were not ratepayers. He considered the game laws a disgrace to the country. He looked upon the prosout system of electing members of the Board of Education as capable of skilful manipulation. A voto ot thanks and confi dence in Mr Turnbull was passed unani mously.

DUNE DIN, Thursday.

THE TARARUA'S SEAMEN.

A statement having been made that tho seamen and firemen of the Tararua, saved from the Tararua, were in want of assist ance, the statement is now douied. Imme diately after arrival from tho wreck oach received a mouth's pay, which was then due, and also a fit-out of clothing. Tho Union Company supplied clothing to the crew and those passengers rcquiriug it, at a, cost of £100, also board for a week. The Sailors' Uniou also distributed oyer £20 worth in clothing.

ONION COMPANY'S CHANGES.

The following are the changes decidod on iv the Uniou Corupauy's eorvico :—Captain Logan, of the Hero, goes Homo to bring out the Manipori, Captain McGee, of the Taia roa, succeeding him in the Hero ; Captain Anderson, late of the Wellington, _ets the Taiaroa ; Mr Webster, chief officer of tho Te Anau is appoiutcd to the Albion; Cap. tain Joucs, now of the Maori, is to be ap pointed to the Mateipua, twiu-crew steamer for the West Coast, Mr Mcintosh, chief officer or the Rotorua, succeods him in the Maori; Captain Orkney, now on a visit Home, is likely to bring out tho Omapero, to bo employed in the Westport coal trade.

This day. Tho Union Company has purchased tho

old " Times" buildings for £11,500 cash,

MINING NEWS.

Tiie following reports were rocoived from mine-managers to-day:— Bismarck.—There is nothing of special importance to communicate concerning thu mine. The reel in the drive looks well for gold, but, although an occasional colour has been seen, no payable stuff has been got from it during the week. The rise is up 94 feet, and the quartz continues to show gold in about the same quantity aB it has done for the last 50 teet. About 25 feet more will take us up to tho inter mediate level, but the ground is still dry, and the water overhead remains at the same height as before. The con tractors have completed their first section in the tunnel, aud have agreed to drive to the Tokatea boundary. They have driven 10 feet in the new contract.—J. U. DODSON.

Success.—A telegram was received to day stating that 351bs. of specimens had been lodged iv the bank.

New Golden Pah.—A rich find in the Golden Pah was yesterday crronioualy credited to the Success.

CORRESPONDENCE.

IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD,

(To the Editor.)

SlK,—From my papers, written some years ago, relative to the excursions I made to despatch and locate salmon ova in various parts of this colony, I send you the following extract regard in;.' the late Captain Garrard, entitled "Characteristics of English Sailors": — "Nothing pleased me more than the hearty way in which these good fellows helped me. By sea or laud, it was always the same. Chief Officer Garrard, of the steamers Wanaka and Taupo, is a fair example. This splendid specimen of the Knglish sailor—of those lithe, active, courteous, noble young gallants who arc carrying the flag of England across every sea—give abundant promise that if ever the necessity arises, in war as in peace England may safely depend, a3 of yore, on her brave toilers on the'sea." Poor Garrard ! He is gone, but he died at his post, like the brave sailor he was, sticking to his ship to the lust, resolved, if he could not save the lives of the helpless women and children under his charge, that he would not save his own. —Yours, &c, J. C. Firth. Auckland, May 20th, 1881.

THE PARSONS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

(To the Editor.)

Sic, —Every man, woman, and child should feel thankful to you for the outspoken man ner in which you have defended our present splendid educational system. It is this feeling which has prompted me to addross a few lines to you, touching a meeting held last Thursday. As there seems a disposition on the part of parsons to moddle with our national system of education, and as I saw there was to be a meeting of sympathisers with the movement —and though not by any means a sympathiser—l thought I should like to attend to hear what argu ments they had to offer, if any, for a change. I found about thirty-five persons present, including six ministers. Mr Ewington was on the platform. He did not look well. He looked as if either the meet ing did. not please him, or that he had eaten something that had disagreed with him. I felt sorry for poor Ewington, for I believe him to be a good-meaning young man, and I hope some day to see him a bißhop. There was another person on the platform whom I had seen before in London. When I arrived Mr Larkins had commenced his oration. He continued for some time shuffling out something about Shakes peare, occasionally striking out something about the .Bible. But he shocked me very much when he talked so much about Shakespeare.because he was such ajdreadful creature—he believed in theatres. The good Mr Larkins is surely not so wicked as that. But at this moeting ho got very much mixed up. I could not discover whether he wanted Shakespeare or the Bible in schools. I asked a gentleman present if he could tell me, and he said he bad not beon able to discover which it was he wanted. Next followed Mr Webb. He commenced by telling his friends that he was a turn coat. Last year he had openly said that he believed in the present system of education ; but he found it was going against the cloth, and he must give the profession the benefit of his weight, which, in flesh, would be no trifle. He told us how he bad helped them in New South Wales to get the Irish school book in schools, and blew his own trumpet, Well, in fact I should infer from what he said that he would prefer this Irish school book in the schools to the Bible. He did not tell us what was wrong with our present school books, neither did any of the other speakers, but left it to bs inferred that they were all wrong. Then followed a Church of England clergyman, Mr Tebbs. He was a little more clear and defined in his ideas. He wanted tho Bible read in 1 schools, or some religious instruction given

for one hour, by some qualified person. He made Bomo strong assertions with regard to schools in England, some of which may be true ; others I doubt; but lam not in a position at present to refute. _ But this speaker was rather unfortunate in his illus trations. He spoke of the depravity of some of our young people, seeming to forget that he cannot justly change the pre sent system with this state of things, seeing it has not been in operation long enough. It niuut be put down against the general want of education when left to the tender mercies of the clergy. Mr Ewington then made the most telling speech, because the shortest. He simply told them he wanted friends and money. He rather groaned the lait word out, as if indeed he did want it. A delicate-looking young man, who I thought seemed suiTeriu_ from indigestion, suggested a public meeting being called, hut he was instantly set upon by our triend Larkins to join the association. Such was the meeting I attended, and certainly I never in my life listened to so much twaddle and nonsense in one hour. Now, Mr Editor, as it was implied at this meet ing that religion is entirely left out of the education given to the children in our Government schools, and as I have four children attending these schools, who I hope to make good, sensible women of, I thought I would go through their school books again, and see if I had been bo long j mistaken. Here are some specimens taken from William Collins' Progressive Reader -. To a Child (page B).—Be good, dear child, and let who will be clever. Do noblo deeds; don't dream them all day lung; and make this life and that which lasts for evor.

One grand sweet thing (page 17).—Good Night and Good Morning :—

Sho did not say to tho sun, " Good Night." Though Bho suit him thoro liko a ball of light; For she know he had God's timo to koep, All ovor tho world and nevor could sloop.

On page 19, Yerae 5, read " The Little Slave Girl's VYish." She wishes blic were a cloud floating up to the gntcs of Heaven. Page 26—The child is being asked " lias she nothing to thank God (or." Pago 38-First grief, on a child losing his brother.—But he is dead; he has gone to Heaven.

On page sG—"Dame Martha's Well," whore prayer is so reverently spoken of. I could givo many more examples from the books now being used in our public schools to show that ruligions tenchiug is pretty well attended to in our schools ; but nothing sectarian is taught, neither do we want it. Apologising for trespassing so much on your space,—lam, Sic, Samuhl Goommss.

THE RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY.

(To the Editor.)

Silt, —There is scurccly dilfbrcuce of opinion about the propriety, judicial calmness, and force ol your recent article on tho modem pulpit. It echoed the sontimonts of the thinking musses, aud the Auckland press has scarcely fulfilled its functions ns an oducational factor by leaving the question untouched so long. Deep down in the heart of the best aud most intelligent people, there is a groaning which cunnot bo utterod ; aud your article Kiiuply eased tho pent-up feoliniis of many who had desired, but failed to express eomethiug like what you said. "M " would gag you; but he might as well try to dam up the Niagara ; for your sentiments are those of llucklc, Draper, Milmau, Luky, Sccly, Huxley, Stanley aud a few others, who have lifted the floodgntcs of modern liberal thought, and stimulated men's thiukiug faculties with an irreaiat ably-living energy. All that we want is an honest, manly, frank aud intelligent out spokenness which will stand that teat of rellectiou ; and, whatever public instructor fails in this, gives only a stone when we ask for bread. To whom is it more natural that we should look for a solution of some of the enigmas of life than to our own miuisters!—Yours, &c,

An OnsEitvint.

(To the Editor.)

Sill,—The letter that appeared in last Monday's issue was right enough as far as it vent, but I think there is one subject that " Freedom " would not h avo the courage to talk about. I mean the beer — and as 1 am cither greatly wronged or otherwise inconvenienced through that same beer, I shall certainly have my say. Much of the beer sold in Auckland is of a very low quality, a very low quality indeed. There is no more legitimate strength in it than there is in English table beer, that is sold for two-pence per quart. Neither would working men drink it if they were earning less wages than they are. Brovrers must be makinf; enormous fortunes by sale of their stuff, vide the lino breweriea they have built, and the palatial houses they have erected. But, sir, I think the time has now arrived when they should be compelled by the public to treat that public better—to givo them a good, honest, sound beer of proper strength, and free from chemicals and drugs, and if they will not take warning and do so, then I say to the working men of New Zealand cease to drink the brewer*' wash, or _o to those houses only, free houses, where good and whole some ale is to be obtained.—Yours, &c, VINDICATOK.

"T.8.H." AND HOTEL KEEPERS.

(To the Editor.)

Sin,—l saw by the Star of the 16th a publican's reply to "T.8.H." 1 presume it is meant as an answer to my letter of Wednesday last; if so, the writer has gone wide of the mark. I did not ask what the publicans pay for their licenses in Auckland or anywhere else ; nor did I say auythiug about compulsory lighting of streets by publicans. "What I want iB a direct reply to my challenge, "Whether it is the practice to sell spirituous liquor on Suudays or not," and I think it would look better on the partof "Free dom " if he replied to that instead of trying to shuttle the question by writinc about the Government drawing the last sixpence from the barrel. It would also be better if some of the mixtures, such as eggs, washing-soda, burnt sugar, &c, were with drawn from use, and good liquor put in instead. I stated in my last letter that I had been a waiter. I have also been bar man, and I know the whole routine of the business, which " Freedom " will see as he stirs the water up. It is not an un common thing to see hotel-keepers who have been at all sorts of thincs, and it would suit some of such men better if they had remained at the pick and shovel instead of trying to manage a business which they are not by by nature adapted for. I am not criminating all the hotel-keepers, for I know there are some publicans holding licenses who are well-qualitiod to do so ; and in con clusion I beg to state that if hotels do not pay for keeping they would not be kept, bo that " Freedom's " defence must fall to the ground. I do not dispute "Freedom's" right to state his grievauccs— but why ad dress them to me? Surely there is some means of getting redress. I know it must be very trying to any man in business to have such pressure kept on him, but I beg to state distinctly that I did not lay more than one charge to the hotel-keepeis, and until that is answered I will over agitate.— I am, &c, T.B.H.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

May 20. 18S1. Bank of N.Z.-Sellers, £22 103 Colonial hank—l6s: collera, 46a N.Z. Insurance—Sellers, 74s S.H. Insurance—Buyers, 51s Standard—Buyers. 13s; sellers, Ids 3d Union Insurance—Buyers, 21s Thames Gas—Sellers, 51s Union Sash and Door— --oilers, £510s Alburnia-Sellors, 29a Caledonian—lis Moanataiari G.M.C.—Seller-j, 27s Kuranui Hill—Sellers, 6a Now Whau—Sellers. 7s Tokate*—lis 9d ; sellors, 12s Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 5b 9d S. Cross-Sellers, 3a Gd Golden Pah—2a; sellors. 2s 3d JOSFPH-NEWMAN, Chairman,

AUCKLAND CENSUS RE TURNS.

The work of compiling the population returns of the district, under tho supervision of Mr King, has been commencod, and about the end of next week the bulk of them will doubtless be ready for publica tion. The enumerator has started with the Whau riding, but so far the totals of only two districts in it have been arrived at. They are as follow :— Maiea. Females. TL Whau 160 150 319 Point Chevalier .. 216 61 307 Grand total _ 626 The riding comprises Mount Albert and Mount Roskill, as well as the village of Whau and Point Chevalier, and as the total population in 1878 was only 1108, a substan j tial iucrease, it is expected, will be shewn when the returns from the two former districts are added on to those of the two latter.

THK AUCKLAiND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 20



Mr P. Doran's Mammoth Variety Troupe will give an entertainment in the Catholic school, Maketu, on Monday evening next, the 23rd inst. New songs, clog dances, negro sketches, two farces, and a select quadrille party, will form apalatable bill of fare. Female printers pnp the quostion to the male "typos" by simply handing them an interrogation point—" ?" If the latter in tend to embrace the opportunity and accept, they return a brace thus—"—*—;" hut, if they wish to decline, and dash the cup of happiness from the fair one's lips, tkey hand over a " ." The prettiest Hocking Chair ior any class of room is that known as the Austrian Bent Wood. This style of furnlturo is well adapted for thl3 climate. It is light-looking and yet very strong; it is suitable for either sitting, dining or drawing-room. Garlickand Cranwell were the first to introduce it to the Auckland public, and they have now a large assortment at lower prices than when first offered for sale just landed ex Oxford and previous shipments in Black and Walnut principally. Arm and Side Chairs, Ladies' and Gents' Rocking Chairs, Shop and Piano High Chaira. Childrens* Table Chairs, Chlldrens' Low and Arm Chair?, Settees, etc. Our stock of Houre Furniture and Carpets ia well worth inspecting. New-comers especially should visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents nnd those about to marry will be aided by con sulting our Book Catalogue, and will.flnd in our Stock such a variety that will enable them to fnrniah their home in a few hourr, and at the o'neapest rates. live per cont. discount is allowed for all cash paymonrs on famishing ordore. Note the addrow—City Hall Arcado Queen-street, Auckland—Qarlick and Cranwell, Proprietors.—AD vt.



Wanteo. . WANTISL) KNOWN, another change : in Dainpior. Fresh Advertisement of \ Wonderful Bargains, 4th page, next tho ' auctions W "ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply i to Mr Sanford, Victoria-strce., four ( doors abovo Albert-street. I ANTED, a Female Servant.—Mrs Isaac Phillips, Eden Crr-Bcent. WANTED to Purchase, a Good Second hand Double-barrel Gun or Breach- | loader, fctato loweßt prloe and address.—" a," Star Oitleo. \\J ANTED, a good steady Lad, 18 and , V * 20 rears of auo, to drivo an Engine.— Frasor and Tinno, Phconix Foundry. ; ANTED K«OWN.—GooiTVal.e • in Ladies' Ulsters at 7s Od, 12s 6d, and ; 17a Cd, &0., &c, at Bmith's Cheap Drapery ; Warehouse. Upper QueOD-stroot, oppoelto Army j and Navy Hotel. | WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 - or 16.—Apply at Mr. Todd, Grocor, • WellinKton-Btreot. ; I a/ANTED, a respectable Girl to assist i V V in the houso.—Mrs Clarko, 83, Grey- ' Blroet, : WANTED, an Office Boy.-State age and wages expected to "A.8." Stab ollleo, ; W" ANTED, a Boy or Yonth for the ! Drapery; ono who has been out before i proforrcd.—VV, 11. Damplor. < ik^l* ANTED. —Good wages given to a , V V steady HojJoj-ide.-G.Huhno. ¥ ANTED, good Tailorcsses at once; also Improvers.- Apply J. Williams, i Victoria-street. i WANTED, to Sell Fresh Butter, Is lb ; splendid Potatoes, is nor cwt; 71b ba_B Oat'noal, la 3d enoh.—llow'u, Victoriu-Btruut. , ANTED, to Buy about 100 heudlTf ! Laying Fowls.—J. Hniothurßt, llabylou, j llolonsvillo. , WANTED, Purchasers on Saturday for ' Mutton at 2Jd; HoaßtiriK Docf, Id; Boiling, 3d ; Lamb, from 3d; Corned Beef, 3d; J Gorman Sawsago, 6d; Superior Heef Sausngeß, j Id, made by atmosphorlo powor; Lard, Cd; kegu of Cornod Hoof, 20s each; quantity of Ox . Tongues, Game, &o. — G. ilulmo, Butcher, ; Qnuun-ntroot, W'ANXIiU, to Kent n Two-roomed ' Cottage or Unfurnished Boom with flrepliico.—Address. "Permanent," StauOiUco. WAN I ED. o Htrong Lad to ride out for. ordors and iittenn to horaea: ono aocus- ( tomed to ttio trado preferred,—Apply to Blcliard t Hoove*, Butcher, Victor! a-»treot. ■ \\7" ANTED, a Boy accustomed to work ' H in a gardon.—Apply from 10 to 11 to- j morrow morning ut tho Turkish Baths, Upper (iueon-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN.-Good Value in Flannels from 10' d per yard; Hor- j rocks, at 4_d; Strong Grey Calico. Id per yard, i at smith's Cheap Drupory Warohouße, Uoner i Queon-Btreet, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. ANTED, strong Boy, able to milk.— -Apply Kd. Mctilaahau, at Huntor and ( Nolan's, on Saturday, at 10 a.m. W' ANTED, a General Servant; refe- j rences required.—Apply H, Pulmer's Boarding houso, opposite the Gasworks. W" AiTrSSTKNO WN. that Mrs Heap, Dressmaker, late of Syruond-Btreet, has > romoved to Vincent Villa, Vincent-atreet. £ \\] ANTED, by a respectable person, a V T Situation as Houeokecpor or useful com lianion. Good roforonobs.—Apply by letter to < 11 Companion," -tar olllce. , WANTED, a Bricklayer to set boilers. • Apply K. AlLson^Bjiilder, Dcvonport, ' I \\7 ANTED, a Finisher and Machinist. I TV —G. Mack und Co., Victoria atroet. * WANTED, Ladies to come and see all ] tho new Hata, black and coloured, in j velvets, aoalßkin. plush, and chip, In all shapes. * opened to-day, and will ba sola at very low j prices ; UN. tors and Jackets; Black Kid Gloves, i 2-- per puir.—Only call and ace at G. Cartcr'B, ( Vintorla-itruet. next Adania', Jeweller. WAiSTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Mrs Slomau, top . of Urafton Road. , ANTKD, Kvervbody to know that MIW Waltkus (from Miss McLachlan'sl hao Opened a Fashionablo Millinery and Dross- . nmkiug Kstabllßhment in Hobaon-Btreet, bo twoon Wellington and Coot Btruotn. j ANTKD, a Dairy ot good I'resii ' Btittor, about 20 lba. Cash on delivory. i —Jas. A. Pcnnalligon, Grocer, Synionda-atroct. ' \.\.7'ANT_ID, a Good General Servant, i V? ono accustomed to children preforred. ] Apply Mra Pierce Lanigon, llanli. g^troet : \_VANIED KNOWN, that T. Mc- '• V V Master's Stock of Drapory and Clothing ; ia very lerge, and being sold cneap. WAN iED KNOWN, that wc impoit * diroct from Belfast Ladies' and Gent's Cambrio Kandkorchiofs and Table Linen.— Smith's Cheap Drapery Warehouse, Uppor ; Qucon-Btroot, oppOßito Army and Navy Hotel aIs^EITkFhJWN, that John Lepper i and Sons, Tea Doalors, have Romoved from the City Market to tho junction of Hobson and Pitt streetß, opposite the Catholio School, where, in addition to the salo ot their choico Teas, thoy have oommonced as Fruiterera and General Dealers. Our customers in tho Market can purohaso our Teas of Mr Fulljames, opposito : our old stand. WANTED to Sell, a Spring Cart; also, a Turner's Wheel. Cheap—Knquiro at Dubuo and Patterson, Karangaliqpe Road. ANTED. —Wanted, io .urchaso a Konr or Six roomed Cottago with Free hold Allotment, in a. leading thoroughfare or an Allotment.—Address, X.Y., fcTAK Ufllce. ANTED to Purchase, on the North itoad, Newton, a well-built Cottage of i three or four r-conie, with Freehold Allotment; muat be in the main street and cheap.—George Fruaor, No. C, South British Buildings. WANTED, to Sell 140 Feathers from 3d each, groat bargains ; also, 20 dozen Black Kid Glovea. at 3a pair,—W. Kincaid's Cheap Drapery, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOW iv-se regards Dampier'a Pianoforte MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! Monsieur Cailllau, the celebrated ; musical critic, whoso judgmont as suob no ono in Auckland has yet gainsaid, has been a largo purchaser, and has Binco praised it highly. The Music consists of Songs (sentimental and comic), Duets, Operas, Pieces, Dances, &c, &c; all one price—6d each, 13 to the dozen, -speci mens may also be Been at Mr Westphalia, tho msnionable Queen-street Bootmaker. Cata logues on application. Lot of Soiled Music, ' d and Id each.—W. H. Dami'ibb, Wakefield strcot, a few yards from tho shop he has lately eft. WANTED, the Public to Know that next Saturday, May 21, is my last day ' as Butcher in Queen-street, and before putting tho shutters up for good I will give tbo public a treat of Quality and Prices that have never boon known before, and, perhaps, never will bo in Auckland.—C. Velth. _My successors will bo Mossrs. Hoffman. \l7 ANTED KNOWN, that now is the V* i time for ladios to get Bargains at Dunne, Hall, & Cc's. Cheap Drapory Saio still liOing on. Black and White rea. Lacos at a great Bacriflco.—l7l, Queen-street, opposite Thistle Hotel. WANTED KNOWN.-Good Value In Dress Serges, fiomfljd; Poplinettos and Satin Cloths, Is; All-wool Keps, Is 3d; Wide Wincejs, 6_d, &c„ &c at Smiths Cheap Drapory Warehouse, Upp»r Queen-street, oppo site Army and Navy Hotel. W"~ ANTED KNOWN, that U. W. Goodßon is removing to Hoffman's Buildiug-a; that 111, Queen-Btreet, will be closed from Thursday evening; and "The London Arcado" (lato Hoffman's) will be opened on Saturday, preparatory to tho Grand Opening Show Week, commencing Monday, tho 23rd. WANTED, to buy 500 Puriri Posts and 2,000 Itimu, or heart of Kauri rails.—S. White, Fencor, Customhouse-street. "^^A^ED^'NO^VlMlatTaupiri Coal J W of splendid quality can be had at Greatly Reduced Prices, to meet the times, at the Newmarket Weighbridge. _^ F. G. CLAYTON. WANTED KNOWN, tnat to effect a Clearance of Taupiri and Newcastle Coal, large Stock of Firewood, Posts and Bails, Drsin Pipes, &c, I have Reduced all my Prices. Wolght and moasuroment guaranteed,—Taupiri Coal Depot. F. G. CLAYTON. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Hodgson will Open a Firewood Yard on or about Saturday, 21st, in Mechanics' Bay. opposite Swan Hotel, and mill sell Firewood, Coal, Post?, Rails, House Blocks, &c. Ordere de livered at the Lowest Prices.—Address, K. Hodgson, Parnell, Brighton. WANTED, Tenders for a four-roomed Cottage. Plans and specifications to be BOBn at the office of D. Goldie, Albert-street, Auckland, were tenders will be received till 4 p.m of V KIDAY next. WANTED, by a thorough Practical Farmer, a Situation on a Farm or Station as Manager or General Workmen; wile b good Dairy woman.—Apply to "H.Y.," STAJft Office. ' ~y&- ANTED KNOWN. The Auckland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Alno, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, 1 Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c„ at Lowest Fricee. 1 f. HOLDSHIP, Manager. • \\r ANTED, J. Ford's Customers to i » T know that in conscquenco of the late i fire he haa let the front of his shop to Mr Payne. ) Jewelled but carries on the Tailoring in tho ; same, shop, whero he guarantees to supply as Good and as Cheap Garmonts to order as can be , produced in this city.—J. Ford, Tailor, ICO, Queen-street,



Wanted. WANTED to Sell, at a Bargain, a Nice Little Farm of 63 Acres, juet suited for a poor man. It is situated a few miles above Mahnrangi; has frontage to a fine river on the ono Bide, the lireat North Koad on the other. Tho farms all round are taken up by Bottlers. There is a portion bush; the rest ia cleared. Price, only 10a fld per acre. Title, " Land Trans fer Act."—Apply to J. R. RanderßOn, Insurance Bnildinga. , WANTED, the Public to Try Smith's Cheap Drapery Warehouse for Good Value—Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. ANTED KNOWxn, mat D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds |of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloeß, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palingß and Shingles, at his Yards. Lower Albertßtreet, near the Dock, at lowest cash prices. The timber, being under cover, Is better than that purchased olsewhere . ANTED KNOWN, that the under- Bigued can Bupply long lengths in Kauri Timber at the shortest notice.—M. H. Roe, One hunga^ . __ \jki ANTED KNOWN. -Dampier's TV Wonderful Bargains in the Market (open every day), consist of Pudding Hatea, 3Jd; Soup ditto, 6d: Dinner ditto, sd; Basins, 3d;' Jam Dishes, la 3d ; Sugar Basins, 1b 3d; Butter Coolers, Is 3d; Grand Tea Pots, Is; Egg Cups, l.d; Fancy Toilet Sots, 4a 6d; Butter Knives, 6d; Bread ditto, 9d; Dinner Sets, Toiletware &c, cheap ; Knives and Forks (handsome and good), 6d tho pair; Pocket Knives, 4d j two-1 blade ditto, 9d; Spoons. Id, 4d, Cd, and la; Cork-screws, 9d; Tomahawks, Is; Slate Pencils, Od the box of 100; Ledgers, fld; Framed Pic tures, 3d, 4d, Is, and Is 6d; Padlocks, 4d; Trumpets. 4d; Pop-guns, 6d; Balls, 2d j China Dolls, Id, 2d, 3d, M, 9d, and la; **c„ &c. WANTED KNOWN-Thc Wonder of tho Ago—A Fine Long Overcoat, lined through, £1 7s lid.—Phillips' Mart. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W. Good son's Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire; good Knvelopea, at 2d per 25; the Kensington and Brunßwiok Note, (highly fashionable). Is 6d per 5-quire packet; Envelopes to match, 3d per 25; Exquisite Dainosk Repp Note, in 6 colours, at Is per quire: Knvelopos to matoh, la per 25: Mourning Note in oil borders, (id per quire, and Court Envelopoa, 6d per paoket; Monogram (2 letters) Note Paper. Cd per quire, with Court Envelopes to match, Cd per 25. Pass, Exeroise and Copy Books, Day Books, Lodgers, Journals in groat variety; Writing Desks, Blotters, En velope Cases, Sec: Birthday Cards, a beautiful assortment; Initial Stamps, for paper or linon marking, from 1b each; the Croedmoor, Bull Dog, and Mule Savings Bank, &c, &c—lll, Quoon-Btroet. and Brandon House. ParneU. \\l ANTED, the Public to call and in V* Bpoot, or purohase, the Goods at A. McLeod'B New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Mattress Factory. City Mart, 123, Queen-atreet. Thoy will find that everything Is marked in plain figures, and is the Cheapest in Town. Opon from 8 _,in.tillsp.m„ and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. ANTED KNOWN, that C. Allen is selling General Drapery in Victorio- Btreot, next to J. Williamß, the People's Tailor, at prices hitherto unknown. WANTED, the Public ot Auckland to Know that, as really serviceable goods can now bo got Ready-made, It is a mistake to get rubbish raado to meaeuro. From long ex perience, .1. Koud, Tailor, Quoon-stroet, ia able, at very littlo above ready-mado pricea, to pro duco tho Choapest Suit to measure in this city, whothcr you consider the gooda, tho Btylo and lit, or tho prioe. Example: The prioo of a decent Slop Suit ia from 60s to 70a. 1 oan make you a Suit from 70s to 90s which cannot be sur passed, boing well sbtunk and woll-mado in ovory respect. If you want a Boat Suit, try my Fanoy Coat and Voat and Mosgiel Twoed Trousers, from 90a to 1103. Try Ford's Trousers and Vests, from 32s 6d to 42s 6d; try Ford's Trousers made from Tweed, not cotton rub bish, from 21s to 27b Cd YJ_7ANTED KNOWN, "THELITTLE TV DEMON" PAT.NT SELF-ACTING CANDLK EXTINGUISHER is Invaluable to thoßo who read in bed. Everybody should got one. Prico, Is (id (warranted). Sent to any ad dress on receipt of ton two-penny Btampa. Solo Manufacturers, SELIG and KDWARDS, tho IXL, Ilastingß-Btreet, Napier, N.Z.-N.B.- Agentß wan tod. ■ WANTED KM O W JN, the remaining Cd and 3d Oleograph Album Scraps aro ull reduced to Id each picture. Look at tho beau tiful Japaaeso Antimacassars displayed at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon Houao. Pm-noil. ANTED KNOWN.-GOOU Value in Blankets from 13a 6d pair; White Counterpanes, from Is 6d: largo Bize, 8s Cd ; AlhambraQuilts, from 3s Gd. at Smith. Cheap Drapory Warehouse, Upper Quoon-strcot, oppo site Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, to j,'ive away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for 55b or upwards will receive a preaont of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quoon streot. WANTED KNOWN.-Mrs Gkice, Newmarkot, is selling boautiful China Cups and Saucers, largo size, 9s per dozen; bo in time, they are going fast; China Sugar Baßlne, 3a; Mugs with names, lOtl; largo Tumbler*, 8d; large Water Jugs, from Is; American Clocks, 10b ; Alarum do., 10a Od ; Striking do., 22a 6d; Painkiller, Is 3d; Winasor Soap, 5 cakea la; stout Wolah Flannel, la Id per yard ; China Doll, Is, worth 12s; Concertinas, from 1b to 15s; beat Preßcrvod Ginger, 4s 6d per jar; Calvos' Foot Jelly, 2u Od, usual prico -la Ud ; Household Soap, 2 bars for lid; Walking Stiol-s, Is; Wax Doha with hair, 2a, worth la Od; Patent Soli taires, la. ROLL UP 1 ROLL UP 1 Must sell cheap to make room for froah goodß.—M G WANTED KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Miuigan. soo advertise ment on front page. \\T ANTED KNOWN—An established V V f aot that 111, Queen-street, is the place for Novelties, combined with Economy, where daily may be soen tho Most Brilliant Blnmina tion in Auckland, "Tho Kohinoor," and the " Novel Card Advertiser." All Goodß are marked in plain figures. The trado motto, "A nimblo aixponco better than a slow shilling." An io apection is solicited of tho New Goo-la, per Oxford and b-b. Norfolk, jußt received, com prising the New Patent Knife Cleaner, from 7s Cd; the Patent Wringer, 40s; the Climax Tap, 3a; tho Prizo Filter Tap, 3s; the American Songster; the Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone. 1b; the American Wizard, or Electrical and Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; tho Duck Shooting; tho Agricultural Show Puzzle, 6in l: tho Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thumb Printing Press: tho New Crystallne Waiters, from Is: the Now Indeatruotible Enamelled Cup, Pails, and Vases; Dolls and Dolls' Peram bulators; ar.d a variety of other new and attractive Goods far too varied to enumerate.— Call and inspect them at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon House. Parnell. ANTED KNOWN, that it is per fectly true I am selling the following Wonderful Bargains :—Two-button Black Kid Glovo?, Is 4d the pair; Ladies' Handsome Baga, 3a Gd: Austrian Striped Rugs, 9a 6d; White Blanketa, 12s Gd tho pair; Coloured ditto, 13a tho pair: 74-inch White Sheeting, lljd the yard ; Coloured Quilts, 5b 6d; Ladies Alexander Jackets (woollon), 4a Cd; Ladies' Jerseys, 7s lid; Wool Shawlß, la; Plaid ditto, 2s lid; grand lino of Shetland Wool Shawls, enormous size, 4s 6d ; Wool Clonds, 2 yards long, Is 6d; Wool Collarette?, Is 6d; Chenille Ruffles, 9d; Knitted Wool Scarves, 6d; Bootees and Infanteon, Gd tho pair: Infanta' Wool Turbans, 13; Ladies' and Girls' Melton Skirts, 2a Gd; Fur Trimming, 9d the yard; Wool Palerines, la 4d; Silk Squares. 4d; Men'a Shirts, Is Cd -Superiorditto, Crimeans. 6s lid; Flannel Drawers, 3s lid; Flannel Underß. 3s lid. All the above are fashionablo goods, Including tho Silvered Jewel lery in tho window. Also, Gonts' Studs, Cdl Genta' Suites, 94 ; Men's Drill Trousers, 3s 9d ; Twoed Coats, 6s 6d: Ladies' and Gents' Warm Glovea, 9d; splendid line of Velveteen, 2s 6d; Ladies' and Gents' Cork Soloa, 4d the pair. N.B.—Ladiea, don't forget my largo Advertise ment at the back, nor my Crookery Shop in the Market—W. H. Dampieb, Fashionable Draper, Wakefield-Btreet. ■TVr ANTED TO SELL, 1()0 KEGS T_»RIME SALT Oheai-kr "OTJTTEK, BYTHKeo. IO o'**0 '**- Raws, Victokia . steeet. AW. —Wanted by an experienced Man, an engagement in a solicitor's office; small salary accepted.—Addreßß B, Star office. O OTM AXE R S.-Wanted, a good Workman for men's, and one for women's. Apply F. Stephens, Bootmaker, Quoon-atreet. Educational. MISS TAYLOR, Wellington.street, will open an Evening Bnpro vement Class for young ladies on MONDAY, tho 23rd of May. Terma on application. MUSIC PUPILS wanted by a Lady lately arrived from England.—Termß: 1 guinea per quartsr, or 30s for two.—Miss Samson, 4, Wynyard-atreot. TO THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND and Surrounding Districts. —Lessons given in Crewel and other Fancy Work,—For terms apply Mrs Nichol, 5, Wellesley-atroet. Board and itesidence. "OOARD and RESIDENCE for a Lady JO or Gentleman, close to Ponsonby Road.— Apply at Stallard. Grocery Store, Ponsonby Road. A SINGLE Gentleman (Teacher) ro __L quires comfortable Board and Lodgings in tho neighbourhood of Parnell.—Apply, stating terms, &c, " A.L.," Stab office. PERMANENT Boara and Residenci for four gentlemen, at 18a. week.—W.D. Dallen, Confectioner, Queen-street. /10VERNOK BROWNE HOTEL VJT HOB3ON-STREET. Board and Lodging _~ 20s, per Weel ' Singlkßoom 255. HOBSON STREET. — Comfortabl. Board and Residence; terms moderate references given and required.—Mrs Graham six doors above Blakle's Slato Yard. t . . VDUjnG wumenh INSTITUTI 1 X AND BOARDING-HOUSE, • Queen-street Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Te ) from 5 to 7 p.m. s Bo*rding-houso for Young Ladies who ar . occupied during the day. Terms on applicatio: 3 to the Secretary. 3 Working Parties and other Social Gathering s are. held during the Week. , I Governess Agency and Lending Library 1 connection witn tho Institute,



3 mo LET, in Grey-street, a comfortable p. X Five-roomed House, in good order: rental, s 10s per week.—Apply to J, M. Lennox, |K_tate ) Agent. ' nno LET, a comfortable Three-roomed ',■ J. Cottage.—H. J. Rlordan, Nelson-street, ! near Cook-street T~ O LET, Furnished Bedroom and Bittlng-room.—Apply Mrs Banks, 111, Victoria-Btreel* TO LET, or for Sale, a House of Four Rooms and Soullery, water laid on, in 1 Anglesea-atreet.—Apply on the promises. O BE LET, a Family Kesidence of nine rooms, double verandahs, and largo garden, situated in Regent-street, Kyber Pasa Road, commanding a splendid view. The prtj miees are in thoroughly good order; a good well and tanks, gaß laid on, and every con venience. Possesaion can be had on Ist June.— Apply to H. ABhton St Son, House and Land Agents, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. mO LET, Shop and Premises next door Jl to Waitemata Hotel, Lower Queen-street. —Apply on premises, or to Messrs. H. ABhton and Son, 8, Insurance Buildings. . TO BE LET, a beautifully situated Residence of 11 rooms at Mount St. John, with Two Acres of Land and Stabling, if re quired.—Apply to H. ABhton & Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. rj*lo LET, at Ponsonby Dedwood Terrace 1 a Six-roomed House, with garden; good View of harbour.—J. Bwales. rjlO LET, at Stonyhurst, Mount Eden, JL a New and well finished House, 7 rooms, beside, pantry and larder, large allotment; very desirable. (233.) At Ponsonby—Near the water, splendid view, a House, 6 rooms, garden, weU, tank, etc. Epsom-House and Outbuildingß, and 2_-aores volcanioiand. Rent low. Mount Eden—New House, 5 rooms, besides dairy, scullery, stable, buggyhouae, cowshed, otc., and several acres of volcanic land. D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, 7j_ Queen-Btreet. "RTORTH SHORE.—To Let, in Church- LI street, a 7-roomed Family Residence in flrst'-class order, with all conveniencea and out buildings ; also, several Cottages.—R. and R. Duder ■ For Sale. EOR SALE (Cheap), House, with five rooms, workshop, and outhouses; gas laid on ; good supply of water: in Newton, ten minutes' walk from town, on allotment 35 x 100; terms easy.-Apply A. A. Stephenson, Litchfield street, Newton. FOR SALE, the Lease of about 2 acres of Land at the foot of Mangare Bridge, with all Improvements, including a New Hour roorned Cottage and Cow-shed, also a good well of water (never failing supply): the lease having 10 years to run.—For terms, apply to Mrs T. J. Smith, on the premises. 8/iOR SALE, Superior Building Allot- H? monts, on the Ponsonby Road, near the Ponßonby Club Hotel.—Full particulars from D. F, _____?■ Katato Agent, 74, Queen-Btreet. TQT O R~" "S " A L E. A Poda-water and Cordial Manufacturing Business in tho City of Auckland.—Apply for particulars to J. M. & J. Mowbray, 42, Queen- Btreet. imOK LEASE, that commodious Ware- IP houso in Oußtom-houßO-street, lately in tho occupation of Meßsrs McKenzie & Robs.— Apply to H. ABhton & Son, Houso and Land Agents. BiiOtt IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in I? Ponsonby, a really good and well-finished Seven-roomed House, scullery and woshhouse, splendid well, tank, &c„ and large garden.— Apply to John Soppot, Land Agent, &c, Fort strcet. ________ OTAHTJH U.—A well-iiniahed Ten roomod House and extensive out-bulldings, with or without Kight Acres of Land, to be Sold Cheap.—Clark and Gane, Fort-Btreet. IjIARM IN THE WAI X A TO. J" For Lease a Form of 50 acres at Taupiri containing ooal. This property adjoins a fine run of about 3000 acres, which may be used for depasturing cattle or sheep. Alto a garden containing 3G5 fruit trees, be sides grapes an ri gooseberries, on an Island one mile from Taupiri Station. For particulars address Samuel Jot, Herald Office, TftTj i_ TO £1000 LENT on Building 3& .I. " Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loanß nego tiated. See List of Properties for salo on fourth page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Katato and Financial Agent. VulCAn Lane. mo BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND JL OTHERS. FOR SALE, the FREEHOLD of a LARGK HOTEL, now doing « good business, recently erected in a populous and rapidly extending district,—Apply to Messrs. Samuel Cochrane and Son, or to Messrs. J. M. fc J. Mowbray. FJt O K. S A L E, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! And Other Phoprbties. Karangahape Road, £510a per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25a; Spring-street, PonfOnby, 20s! King street, 325; Commercial Rood, £10 per allotment; Bayfield, Ponßonby, £20 per allotment; Grace street, 30s per foot; aIBO, New House, Bix rooniß, weU finished, and conveniently fitted up, on an allotment 10 x99 (235); Auckland City West, Houao, seven rooms, very comfortable, on an allotment 44 x 130, good position (229); Ponsonby, near the Hall, nice Cottage and Allotment, for £160; Mount Eden. New House, nine apart ments, very comfortable, large allotment, and on terms if desired. —-.„_ D. F. EVANS, Kstate Agent. 74. Qneen-Btreet, _!_■_> B? /I—FARM containing 130 acres, *%OOv partly fenced; 35 acres grasß. good orchard, volcanic soil, large run adjoining, Dwelling-house, Bheds, &c.; terms aB agreed.— S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland- Btrect. u WKfl— TWO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing CV 'wv a good business, and let at good rentals, splendidly situated on a corner allot ment, 33 x 100 feet.-s. Yaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. Oinn CASH, Balance as agreed—House Xi 1"" of 4 rooms, with verandah, stables, coach-houses, tank, well, &c, and allotment 38 x 81.6. Bituated In a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Post Office.—B. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. jjirn CASH, balance at 7i per cent, two i "& _J U Dwelling Houses and Shop, In a prin oipal street, close to Queen-Btreet. Allotment, 35x 82. Price, 5525.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. r. -i ~ ~s7PKR _FO6T Building Allotments, *'*■ «* 42 x 128 feet, situated at Ponsonby. If desired the whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage —a. Vaile, House and Land Agent. 8-ortland-Btreet. SSA QA-SUPKRIOR yUALITY FARM, con £,__ J taining 10 acreß of rioh voloanic land all in grass, good House of 5 rooms, Btable, cow shed, &c plenty of water, 11 miles from railway station. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. T7! O R S A L SS., A Shop with Dwelling-house of five rooms, and a Cottage Ot four rooms, Bituated in Upper Queen and East streetß.-Apply to J. M. &J. Mowbray, Land Agents. Queen-street, *rp O R SALE. ■The Lease or Freehold of the Commercial Hotel, Hamilton West, with tho Furniture, Stock-ifi-Trado, &c, as at present in the oooupa- I tion of Mr W. H. Pearce.—For particidars apply to J. M. &J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 40 and 42, Queen-Btreet. IJIOR IMMEDIATE »A_a, cneap, ana 1 terms easy a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newtcn; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and Kepple-Btreets, Newton; ond a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen street by a depth of 156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent, Fort-street. Flour MiUb. WAITEMATA FLOUR MILLS, PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Suhjeot to alteration without notice. Sacks. KKCb. 50*8. £ s d. £ n. d. & a. d. Fine Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 ) J. D. Flour, per ton 10 10 0 11 0 0 11 10 A. Flour, per ton 1010 0 — — Silk Dressed .. 10 0 0 10 10 0 11 0 Wheat Meal _ 12 0 0 1210 0 13 0 1' Sharps, per ton _ 510 0 — — Bran, per ton 5 10 0 — — The above prices include saoks and bags. Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £17 per ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a large assortment of ITanoy Biscuits 1 Price List on application. , TERMS: CASH. Office ! 35, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, 13th May, 188 L „___,, ,«_, , JOHN LAMB. s r BIHORNTOJV, SMITH., AJSU FiriTH'S JL PRICKS CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. J Saoks. 100' B. We. ** Crown Brand Flour £ b. d. £ a. d. £ s. d. perton 12 0 0 1 10 0 13 0 0 • T.S.&F. Canteibury Flour, per ton .. 10 10 0 11 0 0 II 10 Canterbury Flour, perton 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 I Bran, per ton .. ~ 510 0 - Fowl Wheat .. .. 3b. 6d. per bushel. y The above priceß Include saokß and bag?; sacks ond bags not returnable, Tkums : Cash. i- Auckland, 13th May, 1881. a .^ — 8 i^ITY FLOUR MILLS AND • V' BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 14,1880. We beg to advise you that our Prices from • date are as under: Saoks. 1001b.-". aOlbe. " Superfine Silk Dressed Flour— i, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s.d, Anchor Brand,ton.. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 C Baker's Extra, ton _ 12 0 0 — — k Bharps, per ton .. — — ? 9 5 Bran, perton .. — . — o 0 I Sacks and Bags included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton; cases, 2s 6d. c We aro yours truly. ); T. BYCROFT & CO. i, i THE "COROMANDEL MAIL' CONTAINS the Latest and Most Reliable Information Respecting the TIKI and OOROMANDKL GOLDFIELD3, ;a , Parties desirous of securing copies of th< te above should give in their names at once to thi m Auckland Agent—Mr. K. Wayto, Bookseller Queen-street. in 1 Arrangomants are now complete for a regula elivery every Saturday morning.



•pROPEJttTY ASSESSMENT ACT. N OTIC E. Notice is hereby given that all persons who have become liablo to taxation under the above Act since the Assessment Roll for 1880-81 was I mode up are required to send statements of their property not later than tho 15th day of i June. . _ Persona now on the roll who have acquired further property since tho above roll was com pleted are required to send in statements allow ing such further property, whether real or P6rßonal- J.SPERREY, Commissioner. Wellington, 14th May, 1881. Forms can be obtained on application at the Deputy-Commissioner's Office, or at any Poßt Office where there is a Telegraph Station. All persons taxable under the above Act for tho year 1880-81, who have neglected to make returns thereunder, are warned that they will be immediately proceeded against for such negleot, in accordance with the provisions of tho said Act. , Penalty for neglecting to make returns is WOO and treble duty. PHARMACY BOARD OF NEW ZEALAND. TO CHEMISTS AND DBUGGISTS. Attention is called to Seotion 25, Pharmacy Act, 1880. Forms for registration can be ob tained lrom the Deputy-Registrar. J. W. HENTON, Shortland-street, Auokland. May 16,1881. EOURBON WHISKEY, at the Thistle Hotel. PEOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHEBI PEOPLE MUST HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES 11 PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES! II pay my new premises a visit. Joseph T^illiams, THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR, VICTOBU-BTBBKT, (Next to Allen's Cheap Drapery Shop). acknowledged to be the cheapest House in Town. BY VISITING ME YOU SAVE 78. 6d. IN THE POUND. An Immense Stock of New Tweeds. TROUSERS, from 10a 6d TWEED SUITS, from „2 10s. IHOHOOGHLY BHBUNK AND KIT GUABAHTEBD E MPER ANC _, HALL. Saturday, Ma. 21st. Great Suoccbs of POPULAR CONCERTS. . New Faoes 1 New Songs I For further particulars see To-morrow's Star. Prices of Admission: Front Seats, 1b ; Baok, Cd. BRABAZON & MARGKTTS, Managers. HTIEMPERANCE HALL, A ALBERT-STRBBT. A SELECT BALL on MONDAY, 23rd May, by the Thursday Night Dancing Class, Dancing to commence at 8.30 sharp. Tickets, 5e each. G. PAYNE, Secretary. THE AUCKLAND PARCEL DELIVERY AND DESPATCH COMPANY. This Company is formed for the purpose of supplying Increased facilities for the transmis sion of parcels and small goods now demanded by the enormous development of the city and environs of Auckland. Similar undertakings are successfully con ducted in every town of importance both in England and America, and have proved a very great convenience to the general public. Auckland being so widely scattered, seems to offer a suitable field for the success of this new enterprise. A central office will be opened on tho Ist June in Viotoria-Btreet East for receiving orders and parcels for delivery in the city and suburbs, or forwarding by railway and steamer. It is also intended to have agenoloa in the different districts for tho same purpose, and to send carta round the olty twice daily at fixed hours, and to the suburbs every alternate day at first. A fixed scale of moderate charges will be issued to begin with, but should the support of the public warrant it, the Company proposes more frequent deliveries and a reduoed tariff. The Company feels assured that when the advantage of this system becomes known, it will meet with oordial support. Victoria-street Eaat, May, 1881. WHO EVEK wants Brown and Barrett's Coffee and Pepper at 4d per lb. cheaper than anywhere else in town, should call at A, McLeod's Local Industry Store,l23, Queen-street. \TOIICEI NOTICE L. H. GREEN begs respectfully to inform the Public of Auokland that he has for Sale this Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Fran- Trees, Shelter and Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs. Gardens and Pleasure Grounds Laid Out and Planted, All orders left at my Plant Stall, No. 5, City Market, will meet with prompt attention; or at Lilydale Nursery, One- Tree Hill. t tr-cr nnrtxrw /~loUCHES,EasyChairsand »o_ir* *-* Stuffed Chairs of all des -67, .neen-Bt. cript io__,0__, t*• w r-nrv--- w /CARPETS. Hearthrugs, Li- Snn.m* ' V> noleum, Floorcloth, Mat t>7, uueen-Bt. ting> Uoor j^^ Bath Matfl> TELKSCOPE Tables, Oval ... „ „ .....»„ Tables, Round Tables, ■w o'nflJS^" Writing Tables, Occasional 67, yueen-si. Tables, Coffee and Gipsy Tables, &c, t xr-rr r-nrnrir -_-ILT Chimney Glasses and M _h-£_S_ ' *■* Mahogany Toilet Glasses 67, nueen-st, m great Tariety> . fen nnnxrv TRON and Wood Bedateada fir O _£«£_, A and Bedding of alldes -67, Hueen-Bt. cr i ptio __ a __ __ Bt qnaUty. ILT Cornicesand Polished Cornice Polea, Venetian 67, Uueen-Bt. and Patent Spring Roller Blinds. ABDROBES, Drawers, Wasbstands, Toilet 67, Queen-st. Ware, and all kinds of Bed ' room Furniture. IBBRAL D _BCOUNT to „, „ „ ~,, Cash Purchasers. All *■• _? -"J; «jU<_^'!-' goods deliveredFßEEin town bi, yueen-si, catalogues forwarded on ap lication. jh. dal to n, Fashionable 'Pailob victoria-street victoria-street west. west. UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. The Trustees are prepared to Lend Money on Freehold Securities in sums from £50 to £5000. Mortgages can be redeemed by quarterly in stalments. Applicationa for loans to be sent in by SATURDAY, the 28th inst. R. CAMERON, Manager, Auckland, May 19,1881. TjIREDK, WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STREET, Will be glad to receive calls from his numerous friends and customers who have been In the habit of dealing at the Queen-street Shop. Those indebted there will please settle tb sir Accounts at the Vtotoria-Btreet Store. T7l X 'SYREN': Aft TONS PURE BONEDUBT, *v superior sample, £7 10s. iQft TONS SMITHS' & HOUSEHOLD 1o v BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. Also, The Balanco GUANO, ex' East Lothian,' about 1 00 TONS' at -e3» W. & G. WIN ST ONE. T7~ ID GLOVE DEPOT W. EYRE, Victoria-street, the People'i ; Draper, wants to sell 50 dozen 2-button Blacl ' Kid Gloves at 3s, worth 4s 6d; 250 yards of rea . Maltese Lace at la 3d, worth 2a 6d; 100 Lon| White Ostrich Feathers at 10a 6d, worth 18a 6rt ' the New Lawn Tennis Jersey, 12b 6d, worth 18 6*; 100 pairs of Stays; "Little Wonders," a 2a fid; the New Lace Collarette, at Is Cd worth Is. i JUST ARRIVED, PER BOREALIS WOOD'S FLOUR, In sacks „ „ 1001b bags o „ „ 501b baga | G. S. JAKLNS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STEEKT.



personal. ____. _ D out-Be?onyear. Lost -anc--*-^. 3 LOST, at the North Shore, on Tuesday, the 17th, a ainall Black and Tan D°g.— Howard by leaving it with Mr Baker, Ticket Offlco. . 7»1 "REWARD will be given upon re *S*y JL coverv of a Bed Poloy Bullock, with Fiaher & Co.'s tar brand, lost from Otahuhu.- Fisher fc Co. L_TULiSN.—A small Greek Testament »_) was stolen from Bishop Cowie's travelling bag on board the Minnie Casey on tho Kalpara inMarch.-Ten shillings will be given to any person who shall restore the said book to tne Bishop. ____-—. hi-iOUND, a Liver and White Pointer JD Dog, with a collar and part chain and name, R. J. Hsmlin.-Apply Auckland HoteL Tenders. CJEALED TENDERS will bo received at >_1 tho County Council Chambers until noon of MONDAY, tho 20th of June, for the Erection of tho Halrini Bridge and Viaduct on tho Tau ranga. To Puke, and Kotorua Road. Plans, specifications, conditions, and other informa tion can be obtained at Messrs Turner and Buddies Office, the Strand, on and after -TUES DAY, the 17th instant. Lowest or any Tendor not noceßsarily accepted. Tenders to bo en dorsed, "Tender for Hairini Bridge, and directed to tho Chairman Tauronga County Council. _. A. C. TURNER, County Engineer. Tauranga, 14th May, 1881. ' ATORTH SHORE HIGHWAY DIS- J3I TRICT. Tenders are invited till 2 p.m. of FRIDAY, May 27th, 1881, for Works to be done on Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Road (Stokoa' Point to tho l^ke) in terms of plans, specifications and conditions, to be seen at the office of the Board, Mr Denby s Store, Northoote, and at Mr W. F. Hammonds Office, South British Chambers. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman of tho Boarh, Poat-offlce, Northoote, and marked 1, 2, 3, 4, respectively. . . __, _. . Tenders also are invited for about So cnaraa of Fencing. _ ~ ~_ Thelowestor any other tender not necessarily accepted. _._ f. HAMMOND, Chairman. N.S.H.D. /MOTTAGES AT ARCH-HILL.-Ten \J ders will bo received by the undersigned up to noon on Friday, the 27th instant, for the following (owner leaving Auckland) :-Lot 77, Russell-Btreet, with four-roomed Cottage; _oi 121 Rußsell-street, with four-roomed Cottage , Lots 152 to 155, Bond-street, ™Ui five-roomed Cottage. 1< W. Hli.ii.auiN. FUTURE TOWNSHIP SITE, half way to Riverhead, north bank of Waite mata. Steamers pasßing at all hours. Deep water frontage. Section 144. 120. acres level land, good quality. Terms easy. Tenders, re ceived until noon of ■B'r-!- i-«rAa^ 2!]__ig___o_;. .TTRITTEN TENDEKS are required to W May 30th for Additions to Cottage in Onohunga. Specification may be seen atGuthrio and Larnach'aOffice, Onchunga. Tentersmust be addressed to JOHN MomAHON, Manukau Heads. m o w^lTl^sTi nke rs. Onk-trbk Hjxl Boakd.—Tenders to Jink a Well will be received before 2 p.m. of MON DAY., the 23rd of May, at the residence of Mr Hayr, Epsom, where specifications may be seen. JAMBS BABBR, C.E. mo builders. ' The time of receiving Tenders for Brick Shops in Queen-street is extended to noon on SAI UK DA VT, the 28th instant. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street.. ' BDW.MAHONBY&SON, , Architects. rp~o B U ILDE RS. Tenders will be received until 12 o'clockon SATURDAY, the 21st instant, for Re-buildlng the Bricklayers' Arms in chapelatreet. Plans, &c., at my office. __,____-,, ' JAMES WRIGLKY, . Architect. mo BUILDERS. The time of receiving tenders for the New Catholic Church at Newton is extended to noon on SATURDAY, the 21st inst. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street EDW. MAHONKY & SON, Architect-. Meetings. OFFICERS of the Civil Service are re quested to me^t at the Custom-House on MONDAY, at 4.30 p.m., for the purpose of con sidering the advisability of forming a Civil Service Football Club. ROWE. AU.F.— Court City of Auckland, 3978, • A.D.—The members of the above named Court are speoiaUy summoned to "tend the Fortnightly Meeting to be held on MON DAY, 23rd May instant. Business of importance. ______ ___, By order. T. W. ALLEN, see. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT BOCIBTY. NOTICE. The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and toveslr ment Society, for receiving the Annual Repon and Accounts, and electing a Committee ol Management and Auditors *°r t^eniming year, will be held in the Lecture Hall of the _oung Men's Christian Aseociation, Albertstreet, on TUESDAY, the lith June, 1881, at half-past seven in the evening. ._ HN BATGKB . Secretary. * N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for Eleotion must be lodged with the Secretary on or before MONDAY, the 31st inst. (See Rule No. 44). Auckland, 20th May, 1881. GOOD TEMPLARS, Onehunga.—A . large attendance is requested of the Hope of Manukau Lodge next Tuesday night, 2itn iDBt.-J. Franklin, W.C.TT _ MOrtNATAIARI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Company's Office, Shortland.treet, on Tuesday, the 31st inßtant, at noon, to receive tho Report and Balance-sheet, selection of one Director and two Auditors. By order of the Directors. F. A. WHITE, ; < :•; Manager. Auckland, May 18,1881. BanisruDtcv Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, .NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. ' ' , In the matter of " The Debtors and Credltora Act, 1876," and tho amendments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of Jekhmiah Laurknce Boorkk, a Debtor. This is to notify that Jeremiah Laurence Bourke, of Somer-street, in the Suburbs of Auckland, Provincial District of Auckland, Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, has this day filed a statement that ho Is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auokland, on MONDAY, tho 30th day of May, 188 Lat the hour of 11 o'clock In the forenoon. Dated this 19th day of May, 1881. G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. J. L. Bourke, debtor in person. Auctions. MONDAY. MAY 23. APPLES, APPLES, AND PEARS.J Ex Loongana, @ Hobart Town. L, W. EATON i .S7 ILL sell by public auction at his Mart, VV on Monday, May 23rd, at 10 o'olock sharp, 1,200 cases APPLES and PEARS, Consisting of— APPLES-Stone Pippins. Stunner PjPP|nß, Wellington Pippins, Roach Pippins, Golden Harvoyß, Golden Russets, Pear son's Plate, Scarlet Pearmainu, Orange Pippins, Crow's Eggs, Hinston Pippins, l Blenheim Orange, Cornish Gelliflower, Hon Russets, English Pearmains. French Crabs, Hawthorn Deans, Adams'Fear mains. PEARS— Napoleon, Brown Bonseans, &c, t &c„ &c. Also, 50 caeca Sydney Oranges 60 bags Kuuieras 1000 Coooanuts in husk. ' [B, TONES. E. C. CARR. B. D. TONES.] a MONDAY, MAY 23. ? FRUIT! FRUIT! FRUIT! j_ Ex Loonganna, @ Hobart. B. TONES & CO. WILL sell on Monday, the 23rdinst., at 2.30 p.m. sharp. *" 1.100 cases FRO IT, ex Loongana, Capt. Fisher, from Hobart, consisting oi— Alfretonß, Seedlings, £0., «c. ph:ARS-Napoleons. Aehans, Knights, Wmter, P Monaroh, Baking, Brown Bury, &0..& C All In first-class order. : "~(Continued oa Fourth Pane.)