TELEGRAMS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] GISBORNE, this day. DISCOVERY OF PARAFFINE. An important discovery of paroffine has been made on the Soutii Paciiic Petroleum Co.'s ground. It is very pure and will turn out a very hi?h per centage. Seventy-one feet deep has beeu obtained with no bottom.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

WELLINGTON, this day.

At the inquest on William Peckham the jury returned a verdict that ho came by his death thiough the upsetting of a cart. The jury censured a contractor for btidgc ropairs for not having tho road properly lighted.

PROPERTY TAX SUMMONS,

Ernest Greatress, representative of Great resa and Son, Saddlers und Ironmongers of Wellington, and Walsall, England,has been summoned for not furnishing Property Tax returns as required uudcr the Property Tax Act. This is tho first case laid by Commis sioner, and will be heard iv the course of a day or two.

FIRES.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

Two small iires occurred yesterday. W. Stalk, farmer, of Ashhurton, dropped dead of heart disease while attending an auction sale. MAORI PRISONERS. Tho Hinemoa leaves Lyttolton on Friday with 100 Maori prisoners from here, and 100 from Dunedin. . Tho manufacture ot pulp for paper making, and the manufacture of dextrine has been commenced in the viciuity of Christchurch. SCHOLARSHIPS. The Board of Education will offer ten two years scholarships of £40 each per year for competition next June.

ST. STEPHEN'S ORPHAN HOME.

The twenty-first annual meeting of tho subscribers to St. Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell, was held in the schoolroom last evening, There was a largo attendance, Mr J. M. Clark (Mayor of Auckland) presiding. The children of the institution were ranged ou seats in a wing of tho hall and presented a neat and healthy appear ance, evidencing much care aud attention on the part of the matron, Mrs Cameron. During tho evening the children, under the guidance of Mr Cranweil, sau<- several musical selections in a creditable manner,

In the absence of the Hon. Secretary (Mr G. P. Pierce), Mr Kawliugs read tbo report and balance-sheet. The statement of ac counts shewed a credit balance in bank ot £281 4s sd, and also furnished receipts and expenditure in connection with the Masonic Orphan Ifonds for lodges "Ara" nud "Beta."

The report after congratulating the subscribers on the successful work ing of the past year gave the following particulars of the work ing of the Home :—" During tho past year the largest number in the Home at oue time bus beeu Gi. There are now 5S inmates, as against 61 at the commencement of the sessional year. One boy and three girls have been placed out at service, whilst six children have been removed by their relatives. The income for the past year amounted to £527 13s lOd, aud the ex penditure to £93S 13s 3d, for particulars of which the subscribers aro referred to the Treasurer's statement of accouut. The health of the children has been f-enerallly good. Oue child has been ill from fever, but prompt remedial measures fortunately prevented an extension of the sickness to any other of the children. Ono of the boys has, on the recommendation of the Bishop of Aucklaud, been admitted a pupil of the Parnell Grammar School, the Board agreeing to provide his board and lodging, whilst the Masouio Lodge Ara devote tbo interest of their Orphan's Fund towards his clothing aud other re quirements. The board have pleasure in recording that two of the Bishop's prizes for this year to Sunday-school scholars have beenawarded.in connection with St Mary's, Parnell, to two late scholars at the Home, viz,, Henry Poulsen aud Fanny Norris," The report then went on to express the obligations of the Board to Mr Barton lie land for his services and liberality ; to those ladies who had canvassed the various parishes and districts for subscriptions in aid of the funds of the institution ; to the clergy, for the interest they have taken in organising and reporting the results of such canvas; to the Union S.S. Company for the annual excursion to Motutapu, and Captain Carey, commander of the Te Anau, for his geniality and care of the children ; to the United Friendly Societies for part proceeds of demonstration; to tho Auckland Garrick club. for p.irt proceeds of performance ; to Mr and Mrs Raynes for Christmas tree ; and to all other friends for their liberality.

The Chairman said it afforded him much pleasure to preside over the meeting, not only as in virtue of his office of Mayor, but as a private individual who had taken some considerable interest in the institution from its foundation. He had to congratulate the subscribers on the nourishing state of the institution. They had a balance in hand of £281, which although not equal to that of last year, was, nevertheless, a result worthy of congratulation. He was pleased to hear that Mr Hislop had reported favour ably of the institution, and was glad to see so many bright and happy faces among the children. He then went on to discuss the advisability of boarding out the older children, and stated that under the existing management ho was of opinion that there was no necessity for such a step, as the children seemed healthy and happy, and regarded the institution truly as a homo. No doubt in the family circle, home was sweeter than in a large institution, and if they could find suitable families where the head of the house would see to the welfare of the children, such an arrange ment might be better than keeping them all under one roof. But he was afraid great difficulty would be experienced in liuding such families, and taking everything into consideration ho was inclined to say, "keep them under one roof. He again tbauked the subscribers and management on the succosstul working of the institution,

The Bcv. Archdeacon Maunsell was astonished at the report just read, aud thought the subscribers might well feel proud of it. He had been in the habit of examining the children of the Home in the Scriptures, and he had also examined the children attending the common schools on the same subject, aud ho was astonished at the difference which existed between the two classes. In tbe common schools he found ignorance and insubordination, while at the Home the children gave evidence of knowledge, intelligence and docility. He had much pleasure in moving "That the report and statement of accounts be adopted and printed." Mr F. Larkins seconded tho motion, which was carried unanimously.

The Rev. C. M. Nelson iv proposing a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies for ob taining subscriptions and providing clothing for the children, said that no one knew how much the Institution was indebted to these ladies mare than tho clergy. Ho also remarked that they wero greatly in debted to their friends of the Hebrew persuasion for pecuniary assistance, and was glad to see that in studying the welfare of the Orphan Home ho permitted no religions difference to interfere, but met ou one com mon platform and worked together. Mr B. Ireland seconded the motion in a few well chosen remarks, and on being put to the meeting it was carried by acclamation. On the motion of Mr Lodge, votes of thanks wore passed to the honorary and other officers of tho institution, to the Rev. Bates, examiner of the school, and to Mr Cranweil, singing master, for their valuable services during the past year.

Dr. Goldsbro', Messrs C. Alexander, B. Ireland, ( . P. Pierce, M. Rawlings, and It. Walker were appointed to serve as a Board of Management, and Messrs Batgcr and J. M. Brigham were requested to again act as auditors during the ensuing year. The other speeches ol the evening were : MrCrowthers.W.M. of Lodge Ara,Rev. B.T. Dudley, Dr. Moore, Rev. Haseldean, and Mr Bawlings, all of whom expressed great satisfaction at the working of the Home, and hoped that all connected with it would continue to prosper. The Chairman, on behalf ofthe inmates of the institution, presented Dr. Goldsbro with a large and pretty rug worked by the children. The worthy doctor suitably acknowledged this evidence of good feeling tendered by his little patieuts.

Presentations were also made to Mrs Judd, honorary superintendent of Clothing (consisting of a worked leather basket con taioing a beautiful selection of was flowers), and to Mr Cranweil, the honorary singing master (a velvet smoking cap elegantly trimmed). All the articles were tho work of the children. The recipients made appropriate acknowledgement of the gifts. Votes of thanks to the choir and to the chairman of the evening terminated a very pleasant meeting.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before R. C. Bai-stow, Esq., R.M.) IM TUB MIST. John Rowan was lined 5s for drunkenness. Jaue Jackson was sent to prison for seven days for habitual drunkenness. VAGRANCY. Patrick Reilly was brought up under the Vagrant Act, charged with being a druuken and disorderly poison, etc. Prisoner said his only ofl'euco was drunkenness. He had never beeu guilty of any moral offence. He was a true-hearted Irishman, and had been a gallant soldier. If His Worship would let him off he would at once leavo Auckland aud would not get drunk for twelve months. His Worship: If you will promise to leavo this Court aud get drunk I could believe you. Prisoner: Thank God and your Worship, I'll keep my woid. (Laughter.) Mr Pardy said the prisoner was a haul-working man, and his chief fault was a love ot diiuk. If he would leave at once for the Manukau, he would recom mend his Worship to give him another chance. 11 is Worship read over a series of convic tions, to which prisoner assented. Prisoner promised that he would not get drunk tor I at least 13 months. His Worship said he would allow the prisouer to be discharged, hoping he would keep his word. Prisoner: Thank you, thank you; Patrick will surely keep his word. BROACHING CARGO. The following seamen were brought up on charges of broaching cargo on bourd the British ship Oxford, value about £100, on her passage from London to Auckland, the property of Captain Braddick:—James Bcokerniau, Louis Duprey, John Clements, Albert Cox, Win. Newton, Thomas Braid wood, Daniel Kuoffcl, Wm. Licbort, Gns tav Harder, John Gibson, and Frederick Manning. Tlie particulars of this charge have in part appeared. Mr Laishley acted for tho prisoners, and spoke in defence. Mr Pardy conducted, aud called the re maining witnesses. Henry William Snell, manager forMossrs L. D. Nathan mid Co., the agent. Ho then enumerated the items of loss; in cluding shirts, herrings, marmalade, ; candles, saltpetre, aud carbonate of soda. Mr Laishley strongly objected to tho items saltpetre and suda, >hich could not he connected with the present charge. Tho captain might as well charge the men with stealing half the cargo of the ship. Mr Snell proceeded to givo an account ot damaged goods, viz., stillanas, whiting, preserved fish, dates, potted ments, sar dines, a tank, case of sugar candy, Swiss milk, aud other articles He could not give au estimate of the actual loss, until the balance of the goods hud been sold by auction.

Serjeant Martin deposed that he found many cases broken open; just the ends lifted sufficiently to enable anyone to ascer tain the contents.

This being the case for tho prosecution Mr Laishley addressed the Court for tho defence, aud while he would not deny that felonies had been committed, he would submit respectfully that tho Act under which these charges wero laid was not in operation in this colony. His Worship differed from Mr Laishley's conclusion, as the Act comes into operation by the force of the Coustitutiou Act, inde pendently of Her Majesty's assent, within two years. Mr Laishley theu addressed himself to the merits of the whole case, aud sub mitted that there was uo evidence showing that the seaman had anything to do in pillaging pickles, Old Tom, and a number of other articles, excepting such goods as the witness had sworn to.

His Worship said there was no doubt but that the whole of the cargo, uo less than 1G boxe3 of candles, were opened. Some of tho piisoners were more guilty than others. He must lind all the prisoners guilty, but as one of the prisoners, Cox, was a mere boy, and might have been in fluenced by others, he felt that he muse make au example of some of the men, as the plundering of cargo was a most dangerous experiment, and the ship and passengers might lose their lives iv con sequence through the lighting of a match. The men successively confessed to their share of the crime. His Worship sentenced Harder, Becker man, and Manning to one year's imprison ment, the evidence being strongest against them. Gibsou and Knollel to 8 months, and the others, with the exception of Cox who was dismissed, to -1 months' imprison ment and hard labour : all to forfeit wages duo to them towards the claim of about £100 on Ihe ship. The meu showed a spirit of opposition, and made several impertinent remarks to the Court, which iuduccd His Worship to order Mr Pardy to placo them separately iv separate cells. OFFENSIVE WRITING. John Dickson Wickhani was charged with publishing offensive writing—an article, concerning William L. Rees, for the pur pose of auuoyance and provocation, on the 23rd inst. Mr A. E. Whitaker appeared in defence, aud Mr Tyler tor complainant. Mr Whitaker drew the attention of the Court to the very louso manner of drawing the information." In the present instance defendant did not know what ho was ex pected to meet, and ho would submit that the charge in its present form must be dis missed.

Mr Tyler said the information was suffi cient accotdiog to the section of the Act, and read the clauso under which these proceedings were brought. The information was ample and plainly stated, and attached was the publication containing the oll'ensive article, the said John Dickson Wickham being tho printer and proprietor of tho " Aucklaud Free Lance."

His Worship said he must overrule Mr Wlntakor's objection. Mr Tyler then opened tho case.and stated that defendant had published no less than 22 articles rellecting upon the professional character pf Mr Rees. He, Mr Tyler, would read the article in question, also, ex tracts from previous writings against com plainant, and it would be for His Worship to consider whether such was likely to be continued or not.

Mr Whitaker objected to going into pre vious articles, as defendaut had already been committed for trial on the articles.

Mr Tyler said the case was brought to prevent future offences of a like character, which tend towards a breach of the peace. He could show that these articles were not written, for the public good, but were mere personal attacks upou the informant, who was not now a public man, and, therefore, the use of such terms as " rogue," " swind ler," and such offensive terms could be for no other purpose than to aunoy aud provoke a breach of the peace.

Mr Tyler proceeded to read from a num ber of articles referring pointedly to Mr Rees as a "quandom parson," "land shark," &c, with an intimation that such writing would bo continued. His Worship : That would be lancing the shark.

Mr Bees asked who mado Mr Wickham from the blacksmith's anvil, a public censor?

Mr Whitaker objected to such libellous remarks.

Hia Worship: To show how he forged the article, possibly 1 Mr Tyler called Mr Lusk, solicitors' clerk, who proved tbat ho procured an affidavit, uoderthePriuters', Publishers' and Newspaper Act, showing that defendant was registered as the proprietor of the Auckland " Free Lauce." William Lee Recs, barrister and solicitor, practising at Gisborne, put iv the number of the publication contaiuing tho offensive article, all bearius the same imprint. Uo never had any quarrel with defendant. Ho desired that that defendant should be bound over to keep the peace. The articles had an harassing effect upon his mind, and were injurious to him in business. He wished that the articles should bo stopped to prevent him from taking the law into his own bauds and be provoked to commit him self. He did not kuow Mr Wickham inti mately.nor did he wish to know him. De fendant said to Mr Reed, in witness's hear in ~ " I intend to go on until I've cured Bees aud Hurst." Defendant did not threaten to kill. Mr Tyler submitted that as defendant threatened to write ou in a similar strain as long as Mr Rees traffics in land there was rea-on to complainant's application to this Court.

His Worship said he was satisfied that the language used in the article was offen sive.

Mr Whitaker submitted that there was nothing libellous in the articles, which wore written in the interest of the public. John Dickson Wickham deposed that he was a journalist, and printer and publisher. He did not think that Mr Hurst had any right, to make remarks in his judicial posi tion, or that Mr Ree3 should enter into land speculations with the natives, and bring immigrants out, without comment from the press. What he had done was done in the interest of the public, and for the public good. His Worship said that he should not find fault with fair criticism, in fact, it was quite right in a public journalist to com ment fairly on the actions of persons in judicial capacities ; but it was quite another

thing to comment on a person in business. He must order defendant to find sureties to keep the peace for three months, himself in £50, and two sureties iv £25 each, and to pay costs. the tartnkrship cask. George O'Brien was brought up on a charge ot breaking and entering the dwell ing house of James Moriarty on the 25th Maich, and destroviug sundry articles, value £18. Mr Pardy conducted, and explained the case. His Worship remembered the particulars of the former case, but thought evidence should be taken before he could decide as to whether it was a criminal or a civil caso. Mr Tyler, who appeared for the prisouer, said it was a mutter of damage, and not of breaking aud entering, and was properly a civil case. Ou the application of Mr Pardy, the pri soner was charged with the wilful destruc tion of property, and the information was accordingly amended. James Moriarty, seaman, deposed that ho : hud two rooms of Mrs Robinson, Wakefield street. He purchased a quantity of various . goods of a man named Beggs. Removed them to his apartments. Consisted of china ware, vases, and glass. Davis was arrested and discharged in connection with a former , case on ihe 25tu ult. when wc went home, ,he found his room door open, aud on going ' into the bedroom, all his goods, glasses, and ' chamber utensils wero smashed to atoms.

To Mr Tyler: Gave £9, for the goods which ho bought of Davis, tlio same that O'Brien charged Davis with stealing. The defendant Davis came from Timaru ; were hawkers together, he had a juionth in gaol for li^bling, Davis was not present The case was dismissed, his Worship re marking .that prisoner had dove a foolish act.

Wm. Wilson, seaman, was committed for two months wiih hard labour for striking the steward of tho Oxford, Wm. Henry Piatt.

(Left sitting.)

MEETING OF PONSONBY RATEPAYERS.

A special meeting of tho ratepayers of the Ponsonby Highway District, convened by the Chairman in compliance with a requisi tion, was held last night iv the Public Hull. There was a very largo attendance—tho general feeling heme that some fun would culivcu the proceedings, as the conduct of certain of tho trustees had been impugned by one of their number—charges oi manipu lating the accounts, etc., having been freely made by him. Mr Evans opened the meeting by stating that it was usual for the Chairman of the Hoard to preside at all such meetings, unless ho were unablo or unwilling to do so, when some other qualified ratepayer might bo called upon to take his place. He was uuwilliug to accept tho position, and therefore the alternative alluded to would have to bo adopted. After somo delay Mr Dalton was voted to tbo chair. He read the advertisement con vening tho meeting, and then having be spoken a patient hearing for thoso who might see lit to oiler any remarks, lie called upon Mr Evaus to road tho requisition which had been presented him, and upon which he had summoned the meeting. Mr Evans declined to do any such thing, lie said that he had been advised that the requisition contained matter which was grossly libellous, and that his reading of it, or even the laying of it upon the table, would amount to a publication of its con touts. He was, therefore, determined to run no such risk.

Mr J. 11. Field (who occupied a seat upon the platform) then said that he supposed they had met to consider certain charges which he hud made in a circular that he had published throughout the district. The ratepayers wero pretty woll acquainted with its contents, but it there was anyone present who had not seen or read it he had some copiesjwith him for distribution. 'Hie gentleman then produced several bundles of copies which were handed to a number of voluntary distributers who soon made the round of the hall with them. Ho then went on to shew upon the map that the district had been divided into live sections numbered 1 lo 5 inclusive, and that these contained 21 lumps. The proportion of rates contributed by the various sec tions was unequal, and therefore in tlie apportionment of expenditure a course was pursued calculated to equalise the disparity. Thus the lights though unequally distribu ted, were paid for out of a common fund, and particular sections which contributed largely to the revenue were given sums of £50 and £G0 over the ordinary expenditure, which, of course, was to be equally divided. The repair of divisional roads was to come out of the coin mon fund also. They started upon their ollieial duties with this plan of expenditure. The Act provided that all cheques should be signed by the Chairman and one member of the Board. At their first meeting Mr Jones was appoiuted thus to act with the Chairman aud by some means or other he thereupon assumed the tit'e of treasurer and the right of keeping the books. Their next deter mination was to spend a sum of £'25 in each of the live sections of the district. Mr ; Jones had the first control of this expendi ture. Then he (Mr Field) recommended the laying of scoria in O'Connell-strcet. It was finally agreed to. One day Mr Jones came iuto his office and said that the men were levelling the street before spreading tlie scoria. He (the speaker) said that that was quite right, but Mr Jones maintained that it was wrong and abruptly left. Sus pecting that he bad started for U'Conncll street ho (Mr Field) went after him, and arrived to hud him interfering with the work. He had an altercation with him, and complained that as he had not interfered with work in Mr Jones's section, Mr Joues had no right to interfere with that in his (tho speaker's) section. The result was that as Mr Joues was keeping the books he thought he would endeavour to see what he had been doing. He accordingly looked up the vouchers, and found that Mr Joues had had an expenditure of £G1 in his section. The way in which it was dore, was that St, Mary's Boad, was set down as a divisional road, although the work in it had been asked for as for a road in section No. 1. The charge of manipulating tho accounts was then proceeded with, the speaker basing it upon the allegation that, in certain vouchers from contractors, tbe words " St. Mary's Road " had been altered to " Caroliue Street" in Mr Jones's hand-writing. These alterations, he averred, were condemned at a meeting of the Board, though, by their circular, they tried to shew that this resolution was not to bo regarded as adverse to Mr Jones. Then the cost of removing surplus earth form St. Mary's Road to College Road was debited to the latter. The altered vouchers had been written over by Mr Evans within the last week. The books had been similarly altered, and made confusing by the erasures, writings and initiallings that had been made in them. The speaker made numerous references to vouchers aud minutes iv support of his statements. A compact was then entered into between Messrs Jones, Evans, and Stodart to appropriate the district fuuds to such works as they were interested in. This compact was brought about by Mr Jones holding out a bait to Mr Evans which the latter swallowed. Mr Evans, was to have work done in England where he lived, and in return work was to be done m Milford-strect, where Mr Jones's son lived. Mr Field theu went on to enumerate what works were done in thoso thoroughfares, reviewing as he did so the various resolutions of the Board. He claimed that the expenditure upon England street for one year would be £510, irre spective of a contract for Ireland-street, estimated to cost £80, but which he would put down at £160. He had several times endeavoured to have ratepayers to tho meetings, but, rather than tolerate this, the Board had ceased meeting at the Hall, and had gone instead to Mr Stodatt's office, and Evans's house. He had been threatened with a libel prosecution, but he had dared them to enter upon any prosecution of the kind. He maintained that tho circular which had been issued by the Board, and paid for out of the district funds was the result of a conspiracy to get up a libel caso against him. As surely however as that case was taken into court, he would secure legal advice, and if neces sary have those three men (Messrs Stodart Evan's aud Jones) putting in an appearance in the dock of the Criminal Court. The speaker concluded by giving his definition of the law of libel aud by reading a test question to be applied to the accused trustees.

Mr Kvans next addressed the meeting. He said that one story was good until another was told. They had just listened to a very plausible speech, but it was full of misstatements, and where there were no actual mis-statements the facts were highly coloured to suit the speaker's views and to mislead the meeting. After con demning as improper Mr Field's statements that certain resolutions had beon passed by Messrs Jones, Stodart, and Evans when they wero really tho resolutions of the Board, Mr Evaus passed ou to deal with the apportionment of expenditure. He said he had the honor to live in section No. 5, which was the most populous part of the district, and the part to which

paid the greatest amount of rates. In time past nearly the whole of the rates were derived from it. When the residents of that locality lirat asked for a grant they were told that the main roads had to he made first. This occupied some few years during which they had nothing cxceptasmall outlay near Mr Joues' property, most oi whichhowever that gentleman paid for out of his own pocket. After the main roads had been fiuislied, men from other patts ot the district got into the Board and exercised their influence, and money was spent not far from Cox's creek. At the commencement of this year, Mr Field thought he would start the equal division dodge, the effect of which would have been that this No. 5 Section Which contributed the bulk of the votes aud had never got any money, was only to share equally with others which hud benelitted so largely from the expenditure in the past. It was rather late in the day to institute such a system. Mr Field had stated that thcte was an agreement iv the Board to adopt such an equal division, but he declared emphatically that he had never agreed to anything of the kind, lie was for a time in a minority, and said nothing, waiting patiently for better times. He had not come there to defend cither Mr Stodart or Mr Jones for they were well able to do that themselves; hut as certain allegations touch ing alteration of vouchers affected him as Chairman of tho Board, he felt bound to say that in making these alterations, the treasurer had only done what was perfectly right, and what it was his duty to do. Mr Evans then read from the minutes the resolution authorising tho works iv Caroline-street,

There was no mention of St. Mury'B Bond there, and that was just a sample of Mr Field's so-cullol charges. This gentle man had also said that Mr Jones' altera tions had been condemned by the Board ; but he challenged him to shew from the minute-book anything to that cll'ect. A voice -. " Perhaps it is rubbed out."

With referenco to tlio famous compact, lt would appear, according to Mi Field, that it was necessary to have a compact before a majority could he obtained ou any question, lt so happened that tlio majority ol tho Hoard had been opposed to Mr Field, and there was necessarily, therefore, a compact. It was a mcro twisting of words to suit a purpose. The case of Melford stroet hud been heforo the Board for years, and last year the secretary wa.s Instructed to prepare a report upon tho making of it, while promises had been made to the residents for the previous three or four years that it should bo attended to. With regard to other charges he might say that he had always been jin favour of the ratepayers to their meetings, hut both ho and the other trustees had been strongly opposed to Mr Field's conduct in packing the meetings with his friends and sympa thisers. That was all. No street in tho district wanted making more than .ngliind strcet, and no work would prove of greater public benelit. It seemed to him that every man who had got a small press esteemed it his right to print either a rag of a news paper or a rag of a circular, against those who would not full in with his peculiar views. They had seen this in the libellous and slanderous circular, which had been issued fromjthc little hurdy-gurdy press in Albert-street.

Mr Field replied, and then a number of questions having been put aud and answered, Mr Patterson moved and Mr Pooley seconded, "That a vote of thanks be passed to Mr Field, for the action ho has taken in calling this meeting and ex plaining the accounts. Tho motiou was put and carried ncm. con.

The passing of the usual acknowledg ment to the Chairman concluded tho proceedings,

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

WELLINGTON, this day, Till" Premier does not expect to return to Wellington until to-morrow. ANOTHER TRAIN NEARLY BLOWN AWAY. Tho heaviest gale on the Kimutaka in cline since the fatal September catastrophe was experienced to-day. Two engines had. to be employed in the morning and break winds to save the train from destruction, but one gust bodily tore off a massive iron sliding door irom the "cab" of the " Fell" engine, the slide rod snapping liko pipe stem. Fortunately nobody was injured, and the train arrived safely. Hut for the breakwiuda thcic is little doubt repetition of the former disaster would have occurred.

EXTRAORDINARY DEATH FROM LOCKJAW.

A MOST extraordinary case of death from tetanus, or lock-jaw, lias conic under our notice. It appears that deceased, a strong, healthy young man of eighteen, about a fortnight ago ran a nail into the outer lleshy part of his foot. As he met with the injury by jumping down from a height on to the iloor, it would seem that the wound was more than a slight one, However, no serious consequences were apprehended. The deceased went about his usual busi ness, and medical aid was not thought of. How little anxiety was felt may be judged from the fact that deceased, last Saturday, shut up shop as U3ual, and himself drove home some distance in a cart, un Sunday he experienced a stillness in the bisk and in the muscles of the neck. He had too some difficulty in opening his jaws, but was ablo to take food. " Painkiller " was the only remedy applied, and still it was uot doomed necessary to send for a doc tor. On Tuesday (yesterday) he wns left at homo under tlio care of a sister, wlio, in the course of the day, observed a change come over him, and suggested the advisa bility of sending tor a medical man, The deceased, however, said he felt better; but he died within au hour, apparently without pain. Ono thing sugt-cstcd by this very sad death is the necessity of attention to even small wounds, lt is probable that tetanus is of more frequent occurience in this country than in England, for liability to it increases in direct ratio with the heat of tho climate.

TH& AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 3?,



Superintendent Hughes, of the Fire Bri gade, has received a cheque for £10 from Mr Barstow in acknowledgment of services rendered at the fire in Queen-street last Friday morning.



MoetinßD. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS, AUCKLAND DISTRICT. NOTICE. Tho Rogular Quarterly Meeting of tho Distriot Court of the above Order will bo hold at the Panmuro Hotel, Panmuro, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, April 28, at six o'clock. A 'Rub will loave tho Firo-bell, toot ol Groy- Btrcot, at 1.15 sharp. Fare, 2s. FRBD. CHRISTMAB, D.C.R. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO. CIATION, Corner of Wollesloy ond Albort streets, Weekly Kvanßollstlo Sorvlco TO-MORROW (Thursdayl EVENING, at 7.30. All are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. BRIGHT SMILE (COROMANDEL) GOLD-MINING COMPAN 3f (LIMITED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will bo held at the Company's Offlce, 19, Insur ance Builoings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 29th Instant, at 1 p.m. Business: To recoivo Report and Balance sheet, elect two Direotors and Auditors. By order of the Directors. M. 3. LEERS, Secretary. Auckland, April 20,1881. RITISU AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Public Meeting of the Auckland Auxiliary Bible Society will bo held In the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Assotiantion onMoNDAY Evening, May Znd. Chair to bo taken at 7.30. Several Ministers nnd Gentlemen aro ex pected to address tho meeting, and a collection will be mado in aid of tho Boolety's funds. H, H. LAWRY, Hon, Sec. April 20, 188 L OONSONBY AT HOME, 1881. A Meotlng of Members, and of thoso desirous of joining tho " At Rome," for tho enculns; year, will be hold in tho Ponsonby Hall TO-MORRO W (Thureday) EVENING, the 28th instant, at halt past seven o'clook. Business: Passing of accounts, election of offloors, Sec D. F. EVANS, Sec. pro tern. Ponsonby, April 25,1881. NEHCNGA PKRPETUAL, LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. " The Annual Meeting of Members will be held at 8 o'clook p.m., on FRIDAY, the 29th of April, In the Masonic Hall, Onehunga. Tho retiring Directors, who aro oligiblo for re-'leotion, are Messrs K. C. Barstow, O. C. Fleming, and C.V. Hill. ...,„„„,, J. D. JACKSON, | Seorotary.



V7antea. WANTED KNOWN, Dampier has another Fresh Advertisement of Won derful Bargains, 4th page, next the auctions. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Masonic Hotel. Princes-street. Good references required. WANTED, a First-class Barmaid for Hotel in tho city.—Apply Star Office. A VIED, Strong I ad to deliver par cels. —Garlick and Cranweil. WANTED, good Tailors aud Tailoresses. Apply to J. S, Cobley, Shortland-street. tftTANTED, one or two Boarders for V T Apartments in Seafield View, 'forms (including washingl, £1 por week.—Address S. Spilsbury, SoatieldViow, Auokland. \ l 7 ANTED, a good General Servant — V V Apply STAR Office. WANTED, a Carpenter.-Apply Dr, Kinder's Houbo. Arncy Road. Remuera, WANTED, a Respectable Girl about 17 aeoustomed to children.—Mrs Palmer, Cook-strtot, fourth bouse below Christian Mooting House. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queou and Darby street?, Two Housemaids (Tqirual. Wages. 12-. \\7 ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply II to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. WANTED, Threo Hands for the Bush —Apply to James MoGuire, Contractor, or to K. Gibbons and Co., Onehunga, Y\7 ANTED, Everybody to go to the V * Cheap Drapory Salo at Dunne, Hall, Se Co.'s. Quoon .trout, opposito Thistlo Hotol. WANTED, a Good Cook.—Apply Blue Post Dining Rooms, Victoria-street East. WANTED, a respectable Youth for gonoral storo work—Apply to J. L. Hats woll, opposito Northern Club, Princos-st. ANTED KIN O W N.— Anemones, Hyacinths, Ixias, and Bnnunoulas, Bulbs, arrived— 1L LlpßCombe, Queon-street. WANTED, a Housemaid for Hotel at Coromandol.— Apply to Pacific Hotol, Quoon-stroet. _ WANTEDjIiy a respectable young Man a Situation as Storo Manager; haa a knowlodgo of drapery, grocory, ironmongery ; understands tho timbor businoES; is a good clerk ; reference good.—Address, C.J., Evening STAit olllco. WANTED, an experienced Barmaid.— Apply Waverloy Hotol. VftyANTED to Buy, Kauri Palings and VV Roart of Kauri Rails.-3. White, Foncor, Custoni-houso-strcet. WANTED, a Message Boy.—Apply James Leslie Parnell. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Rogistry.Uppor Queon and Darby streets, Femulo Kervant (clergyman's place, suburbs); good place. WANTED to Sell (cheap), v Good Keroslno Cookinir Stovo ; also a socond band Lawn Mowor, Williams' mako.—Apply Daley, Howling Greon, Grafton Itoad, \\f ANTED, Tenders for Building about V> 20 Chains of ltouifh Stone Wall at por chain.—Thomas liarncß Mount Koskllt Itoad. ANTED KNOWN, the remaining Gd und 3d Oleograph Album Soraps uro all reduced to Id each picluro. Look ut tbe beau tiful Jupiineso Antimacassars displayed nt 111, Queoii-atroet, and Brandon Houbo, Parnoll. A .TfD, a Smart Errand Boy.— Apply at tho Littlo Dust Pun, Shortland- Btieot. WANTED, a good General Servant; one that can milk proferrcd.—Mr Edgar, Dyer, Wollcblq.-street Kast. \\7 ANTED, 'lenders for the Erectioti of r. about 13 chains of stono Fencing ut Penrose—James Mc .ot/Zio Smith, Lome-street. WANTED KNOWN, that you can Dross well for a small wookly payment by Koiw* to Munro and MUligan. tr,oo advertiso mont on front page. \\f ANTED KNOWN—For sale, about VV 1" Acres, including Orchard, two Pad docks, Stablea, &c,, aud Fivo-roomod Cottago; woof run. Prico, £330, cash or terms. Situated at Mount Kdeu.—Apply thia office. _ WANTED, Tenders until Noon ot Thursday, April 28th, for Painting and Papering additions to houao.—Apply to Mr 11. Pitts, Devonport. T_T7"ANTKD, a good Engine-smith ; re- T* foronccs required.—Apply to Alasofleld and Co. _ ___ \\7 ANTED, Situations lor Housemaid's, T T General Sorvants, and Nursemaids- Apply Mrs Ronwlck's Registry Ollice, two doors bolow tho I'iovinciJ Boarding Houso, Short land-streot. WANTED to Purchase, in the suburbs of Auckland, a Gentleman's Kealdenco, with lan<o froehold; must bo cheap. -Ueorgo Frasor, Lund and investment Agency, No. 0, South British, H_y_H^____'lKs_ YV ANTED KNOWN, that Professor W, \. T O. Cailllau will open an Klementary Singing Class in tbo ante-room at tho back of St. .Initios' Hall, Wellington-Btroct, on Tuesday, 3rd May, at half-past soven p.m. Subscription: Ladies, Gi; Gent lemon, IUsGJ por quarter, pay able In advance. \\T ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland ♦ i Registry, Queen and Darby streets, several Femn!n .-ervnnls (country). \\rANTED, aMessage Boy about 14 V T —Apply C. Johnston, linker, Nowton. VyAN I'ED, one or two Dairies nt Butter, vt highest price given ; cash on delivery.— J. Trayes, Alma Store, oil' Franklin Road. WANTED, two Single Gentlemen Boarders in aprivato family, Ponsonby. — Ariply to Mrs Dlnniu, or K. Home. \%7'ANTKU to Purchase, several good T . Residences in the suburbs, with from 5 to 20 acres attached ; also, similar properties without residence.—tleorge Kraser, Laud and Investment Agency, No. 0, South British Build ings. WANTED, Tenders until Saturday, April 30, for H rection of Fence at Non h Shoro. Speciiications to bo scon at the storo of Mr A. H. Donald, Queen-street, ■YTIfANTED, you to see the magnificent t . stock ot Now Tics, Now Hats, Now Shirts, and Now Hosiery just opened at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory. _ \\7 AN TED KNOWN.—The Wonderful t V Davis' Vertieal-fced Sewing Machino took tho only first prizo at Sydnoy and Mel bourno ovor all exhibitors.— \V. C. Dennes. 1\ T ANTED.—Wanted, to Sell, very V . cheap: About 2.0D0 drzen Oranges. Largo O ranges, 8d per dozen ; Small Oranxes. 12 for Gd ;ti dozen Large Oranges for 3s G1; 6 dozon Small Oranj-es for 2s Gd. Pleaso to bring your own bags, and bo In timo. Heat Fresh Butter, Is Id lb, i lbs for 4s.—H. Watts, Pitt sircet. Now is tho time to buy cheap Oranges, VV ANTKD, every Reader of the Stak Tl to see our Advertisement on tho fourth page.—John Loppor & Sona. \\T ANTED, to give away Trousers. V V Kvory person ordering a Suit for 55s or upwards will receivo a present of a pair of Trousors.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quoen street, V*/" AN TED, Tenders for Building T T Stables and Out-houses at tha Whau, till FRIDAY, 28th. Plana and Specifications at No. 2 Cotolo Villa, Kden Torraco. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. P. JAMKS. WANTED KNOWN, a 300 ■ gallon Copper Boilor for Salo, cheap.—Clark & Gane, Fort-Btreot. WANTED KNOWN.—Ihe New Winter Stock ia now Opened Out at iho Now Zealand Clothirg Factory. Tho variety is larger than usual, and the Fitting and Quality much superior to any othor goods offered to tho public. ANTED KNOWN.—As regards Dampier's Pianoforte MUSIC I MUSIC 1 MUSIC! Monsieur Cailllau, tho colobratod musical critique, whoso judgment as such no ono in Auckland has ret gainsaid, has been a largo purchaser, and has sinco praised it highly, Tho Music consists of Songs (sentimental and comic), Duots, operas, Pieces, Dances, Sec, &c.; i all ono price—Gd each, 13 to the dozen, f-peol- I mens may also bo seen at Mr Westphal's, tho fasnionablo Queon-street Bootmaker. Cata logues on application. Lot of Soiled Music, Jd and Id each.—W. H. Dampier, Wakefield street, a few yards from the shop he has lately left. WANTED, Housewives to Buy 21b. tins Californian Honey, Is 3d each; 71b bags Oatmoal, Is 3d oach; 21b tins Golden Syrup, lOd each: Housohold Soap, 6 bars for 2s 3d; Cornflour, Gd per lb; Marmalade, 8d per tin; New Jams, GJd per tin ; Bloater Paste. 6d per tin; Bost Salt Butter, lOd per lb,' Blackieg Brushoa. 2s Gd por sot; Safety Matches, 4Jd poi doz.—REW'S, Victoria and Albert streets, \a / rANTEr) KNOWjn, that D. Goldie V V is prepared to sell all kinds of Bulldlns and othor Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes.lron-Bark and Bluo-Gum Shafts, Blocks Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lowei Albert-street, near Dock, at the owest cast pricos. Tho timber, being under vo is bottei than that purchased elsewhere WANTED KNOWN, the Greatcsl Kxhibltion of Mechanical Toys to b( scon In Auckland are now on view and Bale al C. W. Goodson's. All move by steam or ciook work. An immense assortment of Games Puzzlos, Musical Boxes, Magic Lanterns, &c. &c , suited for winter evening's amusomonts, a pricos varying from Is to 100s. A Specimei Toy will bo sot in motion in tho window nt eacl hour from 10 to 5. Sco it, and then inspect then in the shop, 111, Queen-street. \J£T ANTED KNOWN, The Auckland Timbor Company havo oi I hand soveral Job Lots of Building Materials I, which will bo sold as Great Bargains, to maki room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, a Lowest Prices. Q. HOLDSHIP, Manager. \\T ANTED, the Public to call and in V* spoot, or purohase, tho Goods at A McLeod's Now Zealand Local Industry Cos' Storo and Spring Lath Mattress Factory, Cit; Mart, 123, Queon-street, Thoy will find tha overythinsr is marked in plain figures, and is th Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m, till 5 p.m, and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W. Good son's Stationery iB sold at EDglish price: Cream-laid Ruled Noto, 2d por quire; goo Knvelopes, at 2d per 25; tho Kensington an Brunswick Note, (highly fashionable). Is 6d pc 5-qnire packet; Envelopes to match, 3d per 2c Exquisite Damask Repp Noto, in 6 colours, at l per quiro; Envelopes to match, Is per 2' Mourning Note in all borders, Cd per quire, an Court Envelopes, 6d per packet; Monograi (2 letters) Noto Papor, 6d por quiro, with cou Knvelopes to match, 6d per 25, Pass, Kxorcli and Copy Books, Day Books, Lodgers, Journa in great variety; Writing Dcaks. Blotters, E velopo Casos, Sec; Birthday Cards, a beautif assortment; Initial Stamps, for paper or lint marking, from Is each; the Croedmoor,Bi Dog, and Mulo Savings Bank, Sec, Sec— l) Queou-Btreet, and Brandon Houso, Parnell,



WanT.<» ri. WANTED, a General Servant; one accuatomed to washing and ironing and general house-work,—Apply to Mrs Percival, Green Lano. S PARTRIDGE, Coal, Coke, and • Firewood Merchant, &c, Viotoria-street East.—Wanted, to Buy a good Horse, Cart, and Harness, and small Weighing Machine, Lost and Found. LOST, on Cricket Ground, Domain, on BHaturday, Diamond-headed Snako Ring ; also, Enamel Ring with Poarl.—Kinder re warded by returning ono or both to Mr King, Bank of Australasia. LOST or Stolen, a Lemon-and-white Setter Dog named Shot. If detained after this notice, tho matter will be placed in the hands of the police.—lnformation to J, Wethor idtto, Edinburgh Castlo Hotol. L~OST. Cap of Spring Cart-wheel. Finder will oblige by leaving it at Stab offloe. STOLEN, on Enday last, a live-mouths old Black Retrievor Dog; strips of white bottom of throat and breast. An informant will bo handsomely rewarded on conviction of the thief.—T. B. Hannaford, Queen-Btreet. Tenders. AifMi,. TKTAIKATO - THAMES RAILWAY. 17,000 SPLIT PURIRI SLEEPERS. Public Works Ofllce, Wellington, 7th April, 1881, Written Tenders will bo received at thlß oflico up to noon on FRIDAY, tho 6th May, 1881, for tho above contract. They mußt bo addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works, Wellington, and marked outside '•Tender for Sloopers." Specifications and conditions may be seen at the Publio Works Ofllcos, Auottland, New Plymouth, and Wellington, at tho Post-ofllce, Grahamstown, and at tho Railway Manager's Ofllce, Napier. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo rocoived if presented at any Telegraph Ofllou by noon of tbo samo date, pro vided that written tendora in due form aro lodged at a District or a Resident Engineer's Oflico by tho same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on pome bank in the town whero the tender Is lodged; such oheque to bo Bpocially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in, favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearor or order. Tho loweßt or any tender will not necessarily bo acceptod. By command. JOHN BLACKKTT, Engineor-in-Chargo, North Island. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOABD, TENDERS FOB SUPPLYING AND SI'READI NCI SCORIA ASU ON LANDING PLACES. Harbour Board Oflico, Auckland, 25th April, 1861. Tondors wi'l bo recoived ot this office until TUESDAY, tho 3rd May, at noon, for supplying and sproading Scoria Ash on Landing-places, In terms of specification to be Boen at tho Engi neer's Office. Tendors to be endorsod " Tender for supplying and spreading Scoria Ash." Tho lowest or any tendor not necessarily aocopted. F. B. COMPTON, Chairman. m-0 B U I L D E R S. Tondors will bo received at our oflico np to noonot SATUKDAY. tho 7th ot May, for tho ereotlon of a Hotol at Waitara, Taranaki. Plans and specifications lo be seen on appli cation to Mr Edmonds, Custom-house-street. The lowest or any tender not nccossarlly accepted. EDMONDS & SANDERSON, Arohitect?, New Plymouth, April 25,1881, mO BUILDERS. Tondors will bo rocolvod until noon of SATURDAY, May 7th, for tbo Erection and Completion of Villa Koßldonco in Princeßa- Btr.'ot. Plans and specification at my oflloe, Vulcan Lane. W. H. SKINNER. Architect. ryi O B U 1 L D E R S . Tenders will bo received until NOON on THURSDAY, April 27th, for the Erection and Completion of a Boot Factory in Wakefleld " lUL EDWARD BARTLEY. Architect. r» . O B U 1 L D E R S. Tonders will ba rocolvod until noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Alterations to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Upper Symonds street. Plans. Sec, at my Residence, Symonds-street GEO. BOWRING, Architect. Ol O BUILDERS. Tondors will be received until Noon of SATUKDAY, April 30, for tho Erection of Walt Kiln and Malting Houso for tho Captain Cook Brewery. EDWARD BARTLKY. Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tonders will bo reoeivod up to 12 o'clook on SATURDAY, tho 30th instant, for the Erection of a Stablo Building in Parnell. Plans, Sec, at our ofllcos, Quoen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. i enders will bo received until 12 o'clook on THURSDAY, tho 28th Instant, for Building Stables at Waiwera; labour only. JAMES WRIGLKY, Architect. OUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tonders aro invited for certain Works on the Mount Roskill Road, tho samo to ba forwarded to the undersigned on or before TUHUDAY, May tho 3rd, 1881, at i oVlook p.m. Plans and speoiflcatiois can bo seen at tho ofllce of the Engineer, Mr H. Allright, O'Connell-street. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. FRESH TENDERS will be received until 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, 30th April, for tho Erection of a Banking House in Auckland for the Bank of Now South Wales. The lowoat or any tendor will not necessarily be accepted. Planß and specifications may be seen at the Bank of New South Wales, Auck land : and tonders are to be addressed to the Manager, endorsed " Tender for Bank," W. B. ARMSONT, Arohitect, Christchurch. .For Bale. IjlOK SALE, Splendid Suburban Resi- JP denoe, with four acreß of very good land. FOR SALE, Houso of seven rooms, wash houso, Sec, Manukau Road, parnell; price, low. FOR SALh:, choap, a Profitable Bußineas in town; b. good chance tor a working man with £250 aud a slight knowlodgo ot mechanics; tho present proprietor retiring to the country. For particulars of the abovo, apply to J. F. STEWART, House, Land and Commission Agent, High-street jm O it S 2 L E, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 1 Cheap Bcimjinu Allotments 1 Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-street, Pon-onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfield, £25 per lot; Wallace-street, 30s per foot: Grace-Btroet, 20s per foot: Miiford-etreet, 20s per foot; King-Btreet, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner BuildiDg Allotmont for £100. King-street, near tho Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other cheap properties, 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. EVAVS, ; Kstate Agent, 71. Queen-street. :i} N SALE, 20 TONS PRIME WAIKATO POTATOES. 1 I G. S. JAKINS, ' CUSTOM-lIOUSE-STREKT. j TiAILY EXPECTED, ; Per Brigantino 'Helena,' from Oamaru, AND FOR SALE, ' By tho Subscriber, I 500 baga Best HART OATS 200 „ TARTARIAN OATS 800 „ DANISH OATS 100 „ BRAN 100 „ FOWL WHEAT < 10 tons OATMEAL. L. W. EATON. • i ___ . * ri. O FARMERS f. GUANO! 3, i\ ir Having Purohased the Guano ex East Lothiar '• about FO UR HUNDRED TONS, we intend ii Soiling the same at a Lower Bato than A over any Manure has been offered II in Auckland. rt 10 ■1" W. & G. WINSTONE. n ul '}} A great saving will be effected by Bendii f_ ordors at once, so as to get it direct ' i from tho Ship,



To Liet. TO LET, Villa Residence with slate roof, water, gas, and overy convenience, situated on the Manukau Road, exactly opposite thenewWesleyan Church, at the entrance of Newmarket.— Apply on the premises. , (TIKT, two Large Front Rooms, with fireplace, near wharf, suitable for two men or a married couple without children.- Apply at this offlce for address. m O LET, or Lease for a term, X 2 acres of ground, suitable for a wool washer, fellmongory, soap works, or boiling down establishments; a plentiful Bupply pf water; within 2 miles by land or water.-Apply W. Kdgar, Dyer, Wellesley-street, Auckland. mv LEI, in High-street, Mrs Harrison's 8 Store, lately occupied by Mr Fleming bb a Boot and Shoo Warehouse. Kent, £1 a-week,— Apply to Mr Cromwell, Confectioner, Queon street. mo LET, in Parnell, about Four Acres J. of Gronnd; suitable for a markot gardener or for a milk business.—Apply to 8. Vaile, Land Apent, Shortland-street. rpb LET, in Parnell, good Houso of 10 I rooms; every convenience; grand view of harbour. Hont, 21a per week.—W. &J. Frator, Land Agents, Shortland-street. cTIET, Shop with Four Rooms ; rent, 153 ncr week; Victoria-street West.— Apply M. Carr, Boot-maker. TU LET, in Eden Urescent, near St. Paul's Church, a pleasantly - Bituated Houao, with good soa view.—Apply to F. J. Bennott, Draper, Queen-Btreet. riHO LET or For Sale, a Six-roomed Cot i tago, with good allotment; ront, 12s 6d; water laid on. Also, for Salo, a New Four roomed Cottage, well finished; 43 feet frontago. Price, £225; terms easy.—3. White, Brighton Road, Parnell. T 0 LET, a Comfortable Four-roomed Cottage.-H. J. Riordan. Nelson-street, near Cook-street. . TB.U LET, with immediate possession, the JL Premises occupied by Mr John Smith, noar Howick, where for many years he has successfully carried on tho business of carrier with a small Grocery Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods in store to be taken at a valuation. Rent moderate.—For definite par ticulars apply to Alfred Buckland. D~ EVONPORT, North Shore.—To Let, handsome, newly-built Cottage, olosa to wharf; also, a good family residence on large allotmont, — Oliver Mays, Post Offlce Store, Davonport. rjn O BE LET. A beautifully situated Residenco at Mount St. John, with two acres of land, and stabling if required.—Apply to H. .Ashton & Son. Shop, with large Dwelling House attached, in Kden Crescent; also, House of eight rooms, Kden Cresoent.-Apply to H. Ashton & Son. Six-roomed Cottago. Alten Road, pleasantly situated.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son. House and Land Agents, 8, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. m 0 L E T THE KOHUORA FARM, PAPATOITOI, At present in tho ocoupation of Mr John Smith, Apply for full particulars to MR WILLIAM FRANK BUCKLAND, Remuera. Postal address—Box 215. Auokland. For Sale. FOR SALE (cheap), Saddle Horse.- Enquire H. Hamilton at A. Clark and Son. FOR SALE, a comfoitable four-roomed House in Wollesley street; nice situation and handy to town.—Apply to H. Partington, Stichbnry'a Buildinga, Queon-street, FOR SALE, 4 or 5 dozen Live Pigeons Apply to W. O. Dennca, Machlno DopOt, Quoen-street. IjIOR SALE, a New Four-roomed House f-S at North Shore, large allotmont, varnished and paperod throughout, water laid op.—Apply F. M. Morley, Kden Terrace Post-otllco. invH SALE, or TO LET, with im- F mediate possession, ono of the best Farms on the Waikato lino of railway, near Auokland, with a large handsome house. Tho land is of tho best quaity. well watered by creeks, the scenery beautiful, and within ten minutes walk from railway station,-For particulars, apply at Kvknino Star offlce. j-eOe** —THREE - ROOMED House %OOi and Large Allotment for sale in Ponsonby for £.5; well, &o.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ikS. 6i>. WEEKLY. — Seven-roomed ." " House in tho city; largo gardon; bricked path. Can be purchased on payment of 10s 6d weekly.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane FIOR SALE or LEASE, a good paying Butchering business in the suburbs.—For full particulars, apply to Hammond and Byron. 1, Fort-street, Auckland. TriUK IMMEDIATE SALK—A real V Bargain.—2-story well-finished Building, divided into two comfortablo dwellings i and 6 rooms respectively; water laid on, well and pump; every convenience; an allotment 40 x 75,- situated in immediate suburbs; only £305.— J. It. Randerson, Land Agont. mo BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND X OTHERS. FOR SALE, the FREEHOLD of a LARGE HOTEL, now doing a good business, recently orected iv a populous and rapidly extending district,— Apply to Messrs. Samuel Cochrane and Son, or to Messrs. J. M. & J. Mowbray. Q U V A~T~ FIJI. The undersigned have for Salo, near Suva, Fiji (the now capital), BLOCKS OF LAND Apply to B. TONKS Se CO. JP7SO-TWO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing oW ■"v __ K ood business, and let at good rantals splendidly situated on a corner allot ment, 33 x 100 feet.—h. Vaiio, House and Land A^ont, Shortland-street, -PIOO CASH, Balance as agreed—House oO of i rooms, with verandah,' stables, coach-houses, tank, wall, &0., and allotment 3S x BI.G. situated in a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Post Office.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. SA fit .-SUPERIOR QUALITY FARM, con ./fcOO taining 40 acres of rich volcanic land all in grass, good Houso of 5 rooms, stable, cow shod, &c„ plenty of water, IJ miles from railway station. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. jpT ITsTPKR KOOT.—Buildine Allotments, *'■'- J 12 x 1.1 teet, a'tuated at Ponsonby. If desired the wholo of the purchase money can remain ou mortgage .—a. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. J? .en CASH, balance at 7i per cent, two X/IOV Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin oipal street, close to Queen-stroot. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. VaUe, House and Land Agont, Shortland-atreet. J?k(\ CASH, balance by weekly payments of S^O 15s each, with 8 per cent interest, Com, fortable House of seven rooms, with Bath-room- Scullery, tank, &c„ and largo Garden, fully 6tockcd with choice fruit trees in full bearing, f rice, £500. Twenty minutes' walk from Post- 1 office.—S. Vaile. Shortland-street. fjlOR IMMEDIATE &aui, cneap, and Ks terms easy a comfortablo and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and Kepolo-streots, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with evory convenience, and Allotment 40 feet-frontage to Upper Queen strcot by a depth of 156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent. Fort-street. TO IRONMONGERS.-A Splendid Chance.—An established Business to be disposed of in one of the most flourishing young cities in the Forth Island. Tho shop is well situatod, and in tho main street; it is well fitted, a handsome front, and very attractive. The stock is woll bought, and comprises fur nishing and Genoral Ironmongery all in ex cellent condition. Satisfactory reasons will be given by the proprietor for wishing to sell, and favourable terms are offered.—For further par ticulars apply to Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co,, Wholesale Druggists, Auckland BJTOR SALE, a Good Business. Who V wants it? Tho proprietor of a Grocery Business in ono of the rising Cities in the North Island is desirous of retiring, having realised sufficient out of tho business to live comfortably for the remainder ot his days. Tbo premises are central, healthy, and convenient in overy respect. To persons understanding Btorekeep lng and the Bale of groceries tho preeent oppor tunity is one rarely to bo met with. Favourable terms oan be arranged.—For farther particulars apply to Messrs J. C. Fharland and Co., Whole sale Druggißts. Auckland. Bj-OR SALE, Farm in the Waikato.—A JD Compact Littlo Farm of 27 aores; largo markot gardon, and grass paddock; good House and evory convenience; price, only £210. Also, sevoral other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukokohe, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakurl, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki, Sec, Sec, ranging from lis per acre upwards.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-street, opposite Bank of 'Now Zoaland. ITIOR PALE, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £6000 to £7000 per annum Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vaile, Honse and Land Agent, Shortland Btreet. 4-* 700 CASH, Balance at s%—Superior cV'vv Farm of 157 acres, conveniently situated In ono of tho bost districts, all fonced, in 5 paddocks, and in grass, crop and orchard, all gently undulating land of good quality; House of 6 rooms, with dairy, Btable, sheds, &c, and 40 head of cattle, 2 hor?es, pigs, dray, farm, implements, &c, &c. Price for tho whole, £HOO.—S. Voile, Land and Eatato Agent, Short and-streot. HJI O R « A L E, 5? Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 rooms also, bath-room, soullery, lumber-room, gas water, tanks. Sec, with large Corner Allotment . conveniently and pleasantly situated, wit>hin 1; minutes' walk of tho Post-office. S. VAILE, Houso and Land Asent, Shortland-Btreet. OR SaLE.— Ponsonby. —For Imnie diate Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, &c„ largi garden, allotment with frontage of 110 fee frontage to Grace-street, Ponsonby ; the Hous ia well finished, gable ends, bow window verandah, and good position; also severs l, Houses, large and Brnalt ranging from £160 v to £1500, in Ponsonby and elsewhere.—Full pai ticulars from D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, 7t Queen-streeet. opposite Bank of New Zealand. F~ "~ O X 8 A L 1 Ponsonby, a Choice Little Kstate of noar] live acres, gardon, paddock, &0., on whlc thero ia erected a «ood Seven-roomed Hous and large pantry and out-bulldlngs. This property is beautifully situated, ove .„ looking tho Upper Harbour, la the rapid X rialng suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agree D. F. EVANS, - Estat Agont, 71, Quoon-stroet,



Public Notices, FIRE.— Risks are token by tho Han seatlo Fire Company at lowest premium.— Apply Rummer and Co., General Agents, Fort street. ORDERS for J. OOTLEE's Bemuera Ex press will bo promptly attended to if left B,t Messrs Hesketh and Aitken'fl, Seed and Pro duce Merchants, Qacen-street. tF 0 T l C E. M. Molntybk begs to Inform tho publlo of Nowton and Ponsonby that tho season for tho Hot Scotch Pies commences on Saturday. m H A W~~ X S, I beg to return my grateful thanks to those friends who assisted me during the lato fire. I also wish to iiitimato that my business will be carried on at the back of tho old placo, fronting Lome-street, W. PATEESuN, Grain and Produce Dealer. DUBLIC NOTICE. In consequence of E. Carr's appointment as Manager of the New Zealand Timber Co., the firm of E. Carr and Son is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All accounts owing by the above firm will be paid by Kdwin 3. Carr, who will also receive all monies duo to them. EDWIN CARR, EDWIN J. CARR. Auokland, April 23,1881. WITH reference to the above, E. 0. Carr respectfully informs his frionds nnd tho public that he will still continue the Coal and Firewood Business, at the Yard, corner of Newton and Karangahape Roads, r. AND C. LEWIS' ESTATE. Prior to a Final Dividend being declared in above Estate, all Claiaiß must be forwarded to the undersigned on or beforo tho 15th proximo, otherwise they will not be recognised. HHIRMAN BROWN. 1 Trll , teps EDWARD LEWIS, j-Aru3tees* GRAFTON ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL. An ENTHRTAINMKNT will be given by the Members of the Bible Class, assisted by others, in aid of tho Banner Fund, On THURSDAY EVENING, 28th APRIL. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clook. Admission, Is; Children, half-price. Tickets to be had of Messrs. T. McMastors and W. S. Mears. I*/j OUNT ALBERT PUBLIC HALL. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT AND CONCERT ON THURSDAY, 28th Inst. Tickets to any part of the Hall, 2s. To commence at 7 30 p.m. ■vr 0 T I C E. T. B. HILL takes this opportunity of return ing his sincere thanks to all his friends, old oustomers, and the publio in general for past favours, and to inform them that he has Resumed Business, and will be glad to see all the old faoes again, and as many new ores as pOßslblo. PHARMACY AND GKNKRAL MEDICAL WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street. TO E M O V A L. JAMES FERGUSON begs to Inform his Customers and others that he has Removed from Albert-street to corner of Chapel and Durham Btreets. T& H. COOKK, 67, QUEEN-STREET, havo . on salo one of tho Largest Stooks of Furniture and Bbddino in the Colony. T' Se H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STRKKT, have • just opened some New Patterns in Tapestry and Brussels Carpets. TSe H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, em . ploy Ing M acuinery in their Manufactory, are able to supply Furniture at lowebt riteb. T~&h7COOKE. 67, QUKEN-STREET, have • on Bale a largo assortment of Cank skated Chairs, Eriglish, American, and Aus trian Bentwood, T-& H. COOKE, 67, QUKKN-STREKT, have • lately received a shipment of Superior Gilt Chimney Glasses. ] T& H. COOKK, 67 . guarantee the oality of all Beds, Mattresses, Bolsters, and PUlows sold at their Establishment. & H. CUOKK, 67. QUEKN.-STREffiT, , Deliver all Goods free of charge within a radius of three miles. HP & H. COOKE. 67, UUEEN-STRKKT, give 1 . a DISCOUNT of FIVE PER CENT, for CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDING at timo of order or delivery of Goods. " / \i?'tne making ot books tbereis no end," \J wrote an inspired author in the infancy of tho world, thousands of years before tho art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now ia a vory different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously penned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days tho world is almost *' em barras desrechesses" of learning, "quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learnm-? is liberally supplied by modern publishers, such as Cassell, Petter and Galpin. Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works issued by theso firms of the highest practical use, but they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable progress that has been made In book illumination. Nothing in our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a m . from his library. The great difficulty with many in obtaining booka ot a high class in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price at which they are issued from tho press, and it is really a boon to society when works of admitted excellence are brought within the reach of persona of moderate means by the admirable St stem of Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Bookß at tho premises of E. Wooding (late MeGready, Thomson, and Niven), i"ook Importer, Queen-Btreet Junction, Auckland "j^ O T I C E. H. PENZHOLZ, Jeweller, VICTORIA-STREET, Is Relinquishing Business in Auokland, with the intention of opening in Hamilton East in the same line of business. Customers are requested to call for their Watohes and Jewellery left for repairing. All accounts have to be settled by Ist May next VTUI ICE. NOTICE. L. H. GREEN begs respectfully to Inform the Public of Auckland that he has for Sale this Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Froit 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 Hid. J WILLIAMS, Tailor, will Open his • NEW SHOP in Victoria-street, oj SATURDAY next. A Great Assortment ot Tweeds. PEOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES 1 PEOPLE MUST HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES 11 PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES!!! ta~ Pay Me a Visit— Joseph Williams, THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR. Viotobia .treer. Acknowledged to be the Cheapest House in Town. bst visiting me you save 7s. 6d. in the pound. TROUSERS, from 10s 6d TWEED SUITS, from £2 10a. thoroughly shrunk and fit guaranteed rtIATO £1000 LENT on Buildini "_j& JL. \J Society principles, or on other tormi to Bult borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for salo on fourtl page. Six per cent, alio wod on money depositee for investment. —C. Williamson. Land Estato and Financial Aeont, Vulcan Lane. /•.HINA, GLAS and J^arthenwarE. ' BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEALAND. G. BKOWNING, (LATE J. B. FRANCIS), " 225, QUEEN-STREET. t ', /CHOICE P. NEW SEASONS' *■ m c a a i JL E As! t\ SIX POUND BOXES l 13 s 6 D-EACH- d" REW'S, BEW'S, ViOI'OMA-STREET. VlO RIA-STBEET



Public Notioes. THOROUGH OF PARNELL,' Notioe Is horoby given that tho Ist of May In each year Is the day appointed by Borough Council to Lioense the following, viz.:— Borough Stage Carriages Hackney Carriages Carta and all other Vehicles plying for hire. Licenses will be issued at the Borough Council Ofllce, Manukau Road, on MONDAY, 2nd May next, botwoen the hours of 9 and 10 a.m., ana 1 and 5 p.m. S. REYNOLDS. Town Clerk, 26th April, 1881. TO THE EDITOR OF "EVENING STAR."—I soo by last night's Star that J. Bullon challenges me to Run a quarter of a mile for £20 B-sido. Let mo inform the publlo that I do not pretend to bo aacrintrunner, as J. Bullen is well aware. But if he wishes to make a match with mo. I will run him for half a mile or upwards for £20 a-sido. I would not havo ohallonged him at first had it not been for the manner in which Mr Bullen ond friends went "blowing" after ho won tho Society's mile.—l romaln, Charles Connop, Champion Boy Milo Runner of Auckland, i£fet_w A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP gSg^i-A- COMPANY. The s.s. * SOUTHERN CROSS,' FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA, Will leave Auckland for above ports on MON DAY, May 2nd, at 1 p.m. Arrangements havo boen mado with the Union S.S. Co. to book Passengers and Freight be tweon Fiji and Southern Ports und Australasian Colonies at Low Rates. Further particulars can be obtained at the Company'B Office, Queen-street Wharf. W. LODDER, Manager. LICENSES to kill Game, under the provisions of the "Animals Protection Act, 1880," may bo obtained from tho Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society at tho Society^ office, Museum Buildings, Princes-street, on payment of the foo of £2. Licenses to sell game may also be obtained on payment of the fee of £5. Tho Gamo Season, 1881, extends from May lßt to July 31st. jf*P; REWARD will be paid for such *&*_P Information as will load to the con viction of the person or persons who, on or about tho night of tho 22nd instant, destroyed a large number (21) ot Fruit Trees in my Orchard . at.Onehunga.—T. W. Hickson. Xjl RE DX. WHI TE H EAD. Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STREET, Will be glad to receive call 3 from his numerous friends and customers who havo been in tho habit of dealing at tho Queen-street Shop. Thoso indobtod there will pleaso settle tholr Accounts at the Victoria-street Store. TpARLY FLUKE KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. BEST HOBART TOWN TABLE POTATOES. 1 TON BACON AND HAMS, Very Suporior Quality. ADAM LAYBOURN, FORT-STKEET. Personal. IF this should meet the eye of LEVI COLLIKR, late of Wiltshire, England, pease communicate with your cousin, Mary Roberts, lato of same place.—Address Post Office, Christchurch, Canterbury. Volunteer .Notices. "VTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT OF _l_X ARULLERY-A BATTERY. The Monthly Inspection of the Battery and Band will be held at tho Drill-shed on THURS DAY, the 28th Instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniterm: Full dress, arms and accoutrements. By order. FRED. J. ROGERS, Hon. Sec. ' Board, and Kesidence. OUNG AVOMKN-s INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QtIKES- STREET Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Hoarding house for Young Ladieß who are occupied during tho day. Terms on application to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during tho Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library In connection with the Institute. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging 20s. per Week Single Room 255. Corporation .Notices piTY OF AUCKLAND. BURGESS LIST BEVISION COURT. Notice is hereby given that, in conformity with Clauso 45 of " The Municipal Corporations Act, 1876,-' the above Court will be nolden at the City Council Offices, Queen-street, on THURSDAY, the 28th day of April, at noon. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Aprils, 1881. piTY OF AUCKLAND. Tendkks for 21-inch Earihenwabe PIPES. Tenders will bo rooeived nntil Noon of MON DAY, May 2nd, for about 400 Yards of Earthen ware Pipes, delivered at tho Western Springs, in terms of conoitiona and specifications at this Office. Not bound to accept any tender. Tenders to ba endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offioe, May 25,1881. Bankruptcy Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of " Tho Debtors and Croditors Act, 187 C," and of tbe several Acts amend ing tho same, and of the Bankruptcy ot Antonio Martin, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that Antonio Martin, of Wellington-street, Auckland, in the Provin cial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zoaland, Carpenter, has thia day filed a state ment that ho is unable to moot his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Credi tors to be held at tho Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the fifth day of May, 1881, at tho hour of eleven o'olock In the forenoon. Dated this 27th day of April, 1881. G, W. BABLKY, Deputy Registrar. Josbpu A. Tole, Solicitor for the Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. Auctions. TO-MORROW. BANANAS! BANANAS! BANANAS AND PINES! Ex Southern Cross, from Levuka. L. W. ~E~A TO N ~\\. ILL sell by auction, at his Hart, tO« , »T morrow (Thursday), at U o'olock- -3 600 bunches Bananas 10 cases Pines i 20 bags Cocoanuts 1 Also, 500 dozen Island Oranges. TO-MORROW, Noon. FRUIT! FRUIT! Ex Southern Cross, @ Fiji. BANANAS, PINEAPPLES, Oranges, Cocoanuts, &c. Also, [* Auckland Apples, Pears, &c. TO BE SOLD~BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART, W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACBE. FRIDAY, APRIL 29. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell, at their Booms, Fort street, on Frid&y, 29th April, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Couchee, Chairs. Pictures, Lamps, Clocks, Tables, Cheffonlors, Sewing Machines. Matting, Oiloloth Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasse'* Bedding, Chosta Drawers, Waslißtands and Ware, Mirrore, Stoves, Kitchen Utonsils, Sec. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. (Continued on PourthlPace.)