MR GORDON GOOCH'S CONVERT.

Mv GOOCH la to be congratulated on the largo and select audience which assembled at the Choral Hall last evening to enjoy the inimical treat h<: had been at such pains to provido; and Mr Gooch is also to be con gratulated on tho unmiatukublo success ■which crowned hia efforts. He has suc ceeded, a3 was evidenced by tho new faces last evening, iv evoking a largo amount of latent musical talent; ami that in a re markably short space of time. The singing on tho "wholo was excellent, and the punctuality and economy of time observed throughout, rendered it possible for a long programme to bo concluded within a reasonable time. The rule forbidding encores was an admirable ouc, and though it was twice violated, the excellence of each roepouso must be considered full justi fication. Tho part songs icudercd by Mr Gooch's advanced pupils (who numbered upwards of sixty) did both themselves and their instructor great credit. They im proved as they went on. The first, "Tho stars that above yis are shining," was some ■what disappointing, and seemed scarcely suited from absence of life and variety to open a concert. Tho following ones, "The ruse has blushud " " Awake I the starry midnight hour," gave greater satisfaction. The third and fourth " Uomo out 'tis now September," and " Our native JLnnd," were certainly the beat ; the correct time kept iv the letter, and the happy distinction of the piano passages being noteworthy features.

Of the lady soloists it h needless to re irark that Mesdames Stauicr ami Kevitt carried oil the honours of the evening. It 13 not easy to decide which pleased the moat, whether the rich full voice ol the one lady, with the accompanying clearness of enunciation, or the flexibility, raugo and culture ot the other's. Probably the "Mountebank" wnssuug as well last evening by Mrs Stanior, as any Auckland lady can sing it ; and the same remark applies to Mrs llcvitt's rendering of "llBacio," the words being in Euglish by the way. Wo preferred tbis to the same lady's " Vnshti," though beyond a want of distinctness in enunciation there was littlo to make objec tion to. The Misses Loddcr, in their duct for soprano and contralto (" O Ye Teara "), suffered rather from nervousness, in spite of which, however, they were heard even at the end of the hall. This was a song which should, we think, havo been separated from its two predecessors, for the three coming together as they did, ca3t rather a gloom over tho commencement of the concert through their decidedly lachrymose charac ter. Miss May Hastings has been heard to butter advantage than iv " I Seek For Thee in Ev'ry Flower." Perhaps it was nervousness which rendered her voice too shrill, in this way detracting from what was otherwise a good performance. One of the treats of the evening was, in our judg ment, Kingsley'apathetic lyric, "The Three Pißherß," given with taste and feeling by nlady amateur, whose namoby the by appeared an open secret among the audience. The applause which greeted this lady as she resumed her seat can by no means be considered as fair and just recompense]for the pleasure that had been afforded.

The singing of the gentlemen soloists— excepting of course that of Mr Gooch him self—was hardly of so high an order. Mr Wilson made use of a'good'voicc to tolerable advantage, his first performance, "Tell me, Mary, how to Woo Thee," being bottcr than his second, " My Sweetheart when a Boy," which is a song not rising above mediocrity. This gentleman we think might with great advantage, give some pains to the study of English pronunciation. The singing of Mr Edmistou seemed to give considerable pleasure, though it cannot be denied that this gentleman's voice lacks flexibility, and is scarcely strong enough to fill the Choral Hall. His second choice, " Will-o'-the-Wisp," has been made familiar to Auckland audiences by Mr Gooch, and one could not avoid con trasting the two different styles of singing it. A similar comment applies to " The White Squall," sung by a gentle man amateur, with whom a portion of the audience, doubtless his familiar friends, seemed very well pleased. His voice, though certainly a good one, is at present to cay the least immature.

There remain to be noticed the pianoforte solos of Mr Forrest, and the singing of Mr Gooch. It goes without saying that Mr Forrest played Handel's "Harmonious Blacksmith faultlessly. In response to an enthusiastic encore he delightedhis audience with the favourite " Home Sweet Home," with variations, a piece even better adapted to exhibit his sKill than the former. With regard to Mr Gooch, we can say no more than that he was himself last evening. His first choice was a highly judicious one. " Consider the Lillies " is a favourite, and it is admirably suited for Mr Gooch's roice. 1 he meaning and poetry which he can bring out of thewords (towards attaining which no doubt the composer adds much) is remark able. Mr Gooch's second selection, "Alone in the Desert," with its realistic effects, gained a well-merited encore, which was very rightly responded to despite the rule to the contrary.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before K. C. Barstow, Esq., KM.)

INEBRIETY.

Margaret Vare and George Livewright pleaded guilty to drunkenness, and were find 5s each.

LYNCHING THERESA,

Alexander Lynch wascharged, on warrant, with beating Theresa Hand on the head and body, on the 23th inst., and threatening to take her life.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Laishley appeared for informant. Prisoner said he should like to have an adjournment, as Theresa first assaulted him, and then he threw a piece of wood at her; but as it was for the purpose of having a witness present, who was in Court, the adjournment was not permitted. Mr Laishley said he did not hesitate in stating that the prisoner Lynch was one of the most unmitigated scoundrels that ever appeared in that Court. Theresa Hand, the complainant, deposed that she knew prisoner too intimately ; Bhe lived with him up to the 3rd of Jainary last, and then gave him up for ever. Yester day morning she was leaving a friend's house, and went into her own to make the lire for her son's breakfast, when to her surprise, the prisoner rushed down stairs, took the kettle off the lire, and swore that no cook ing should he done ia that house. He then caught up & billet of wood and struck her, threatening her life. She struck him again, aud ran out of doors. He chased her, and struck her violently on the back of the head. It bled very much. She went for Serjeant Clarke, He subsequently eaid he would not leave the house until he had revenge. He then said, " Theresa, smile as Ihou were won't to smile." She would not. He then smashed the windows, broke seven panes of glass, and broke all her crockery. He then took her by the hair of her head and dragged her along the floor. He said ho would cut her throat from ear to ear. the did not want him. She had sons who were willing and able to assist her. To prisoner : I will have nothing to do with you. You offered me money, but I threw it at you, you blackguard. Nicholas Hand, son of complainant, was present, and deposed to hearing the language and seeing the conduct of Lynch. He was about to wash at the time. Heard blows, and on looking round, saw Lynch strike his mother with a billet of wood. Struck with full force. He was not aware that Lynch had any right in the house. Ho swore by that he would murder her. He heaved the table over and smashed all the tea-things. ■ , To Mr Laishley : He threatened mother 8 life last week with a knife (produced). He said he would cut her throat. • Sergeant Andrew Clarke deposed that the parties, one or the other, were continually coming to the station with complaints. He advised the woman to lodge an information with Mr Cunningham. Prisoner stated in defence that he had been working at amillat the Bay of Islands, nnd on returning he gave the woman £16. His child had been deserted, and when he fpoke to Theresa about it she assaulted him with a billet of wood. Ho was earmug £3 10a a week. The row was about the child. The woman and her son had sworn falsely. They wanted to get him out of the road. He owned that he struck her with the wood in the heat of passion, but he never intended to kill her. Mr Laishley asked that an official account of the character of Lynch might lie given. His Worship said the same might be given of the woman. The prisoner had no right to interfere with the woman in her own house, which led to the assault. Fined 20s, costs £2 15s, or one mouth with hard labour.

LARCENY OF A SHIRT, .lohn Edwards was churned with stealing a Shirt, value 4s 6d, on the 28th instant, tho property of Messrs Eushbrook and 13ridgeuian, of Queen-street. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Pardy said the prisoner was seen to take the shirt from the doorway of the shop, and it was found upon him. Prisener said he was drunk at the time, aad did not what he was about, Two months' imprisonment with hard labour.

CHANGE OF FORGING AND UTTERING. John Sutherland was charged with forg ing and uttering a £5 note, with intent to defraud, ou the 28th inst. Mr Pmdy said, when prii-oucr was arrested be snid he received the note from John Sinclair, of Helonsville. but thero was no such pcraou iv that neighbourhood. Kcmamled until tho Ist proximo. ALLEdED BREACH OK MCENSINCi ACT. The charge against Andrew Fernandez, of the Britomart Hotel, for causing un necessary delay in giving admittance to Constablo Foreman on Sunday, the 20th inst., wiv, on the application of Mr Patdy, remanded until Friday, as defendant's solicitor was engaged elsewhere. This whs all the business.

TELEGRAMS.

FmM ouit Own CoiiuicsroflDßNT),

COROMANDEL, this day

Mr Peter Reid, the manager of tho Success Gold Mining Company, struck a rich patch ycsteiday. The limits a break in the leader, the seam of clay being lilled with gold. Considerable Gxciteiueut has been caused by this discovery. A small parcel o£ tho stuiY whs shipped to-d:iy by the steamer Coromandol, to Mr Sanderson, of Auckland.

GIUHAMSTOWJN, this day

Southern Cross.—The manatrer of this mine, James Coutts, hns received in structions from the directors to prepare a report as to the most practical method of commencing operations at tho 400 foot ' THE OHINEMUIU KOAD. The Hon. Native Minister proceeded to Tuknkino's place at the Komata to-day, in order, if possible, to arrange for pushing through the road to Ohmoiuuri and To Aroha. Wo trust ho will be successful in his negotiation and that if he is not so far as Tukikino is concerned, he will still ndhcro to his determination to put a road through. ■illK RAILWAY TO KOPU. At last the lino from Kopu to Grahams town is to be made. Tho Government lias decided to construct it, and yesterday after noon Mr Scaly and a ttutl ot surveyors arrived from Auckland by the Itotomnhnna to proceed with the survey. They were at once driven to Kopu, and to-day miiko a start with tho work, Mr Hales, the now District Engineer, is expected trom Auck land this week for the purpose of inspecting the proposed line, and, on his return, no time will be lost in calling for tenders for the work. GIUNT TO COUOMANDEL. We arc glad to learn that the interview of representatives from local bodies with Mr Rollcstnn lias borne fruit already. An intimation was yesterday sent to Uoromandel County Council that a Bum of £500 will be available for expenditure on the Thamcs-Coromandel Koad, aud £300 foi the same purpose would be placed toiho credit of the Thames County Council for impioviug the road at the Thames end. The hon. gentleman also intimated that a sum would be placed on the estimates for the bridges next session.

OHINEMUTU, this day.

MesswMorrow drove thelasttownshippeg yesterday for Kelly's Palace Hotel, which opens on Saturday. The natives are propariug to sow wheat on a large scale.

THE PHENOMENA OF THE LAKES.

The Green Lake at Rotomahana has risen two feet, and thrown up a number of dead fish. Whakarewarewa is very active.

[PEK TItESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIER, this day.

PROPERTY TAX. The total Property Tax paid in Hawkc's Bay District is £12,72111s lid ; or £3,226" less than the estimate. At the annual meeting of the Working Men's Club, balance-sheet shewed receipts £450 ; expenditure, £435. Simonsens are drawing crowded houses.

NELSON, this day,

Irwin, the chief steward of the Penguin, sustained a compound fracture of tho left upper arm last night. He was crossing tho bridge when the hand rope broke and he fell to the deck.

WELLINGTON, this day. HOTEL CASE. At the Magistrates' Court to-day the proprietor of the Victorin Hotel was fined £1, for receiving a riug iv pledge for driuk supplied.

CHRISTCHUKCH, this day,

WEST COAST KAILWAY. Four deputations waited on the Premier this morning, including ouo from the pro moters of the West Coast railway, aud another from the unemployed. The Cathedral Commission has ordered all ridge tiles tor the cathedral from a local firm, as an experiment, which proved au utter failure, the tiles being 80 bud. DUNKDs day. Tbe Union Company are advised of the departure of the Potosi from Plymouth on March 26. Port Chalmers is agitating for a Itosidcnt Magistrate. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. The Uible in Schools Association has re ceived sixty-three replies from schools to their circular, showing 303 persons, repre senting 817 children, opposed to Bible read ing, and 1079 parents, representing 6916 children attending school, in favour of Its introduction.

MINING NEWS.

MINE MANAGER'S REPORTS.

Golden Stae Phospectino Associa tion.—Six feet has been driven iv tho reef during the past week. The ground has been very tight, but we are now comiDg on a better cless of country. The lodo is in creasing in width as we proceed, and now measures from nine inchus to a foot of solid quartz with plentr of L'ood minerals and oc casional colours of gold. I believe we are raising good payable stone. We have now fouetous of quartz ready for the mill.—is. R. Udwakds, Thames, March 28.

CORRESPONDENCE.

NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENCE,

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Several topics of interest lately have largely agitated the public mind, and correspondence it is known is a trustworthy index of the popularity and usefulness of journals. Your knowledge of this fact has led you at all times to publiih, on all subjects', in your valuable journal, letters addressed to yourself. Thinking that the same liberty had been displayed by your morning contemporary (the " Herald ") 1 searched through its numbers for February aud March, and was amazed at the paucity of ifs correspondence, and the little interest seemingly manifested by tho public generally, in its contributions to the only Auckland morning daily paper. One is at a loss to account for such a state of lethargy in the public men who are known to be well able to write, except it be that the editorial staff of the "Herald "is accused of "sitting on a rail;" and a number of ready writers accordingly speak of your contemporary as " ray grand mother's review.' You, fir, more than once denounced the " Herald" in no measured terms in regard to its trimming policy, depriving itself thereby of support which you so cheerfully derive Irom your correspondence. The curious leaders pnblished in the "Herald" afl'ord us no idea as to public opinion ; and absence of correspondence on the topics of the day leave many who are searching for truth in a state of completa bewilderment.— I am, &c., Observuk.

[Advt.] (To the Editor).

Sir,— Seeing by the various papers that Dean's Minstrels purpoßO taking another benefit, we, the undersigned, late members of the above, think it right that the public should know the real reason for oar leaving the troupe, andj as Dean seems to be taking upon himself the part of the injured and forbearing martyr—" Free Press," Saturday, 26'th-to show the mean and dishonoiuable manner in which ho, the said Dean, treated us on the occasion of his own benefit. ..,,,, The facts of the case, which include the history of the troupe for the past eight months, are as follows :—About August, 1880, the troupe gave a benefit for a widow, and up to that time we had taken the word of Dean and the self-elected secretary that as regards the money matters of tho troupe everything had been carried on in a square and straightforward manner, which we believe was a fact. After that concert we held a meeting of the troupe, and decided that the other

members should (to prevent any mis* understanding) take a part in the business affairs, which decision Doau accepted with rather a bad grace, and aiice then appearod to bo resolved to get us out of the troupe as soon as possible, lie did so in the follow ing way, and we leave it to the public to decide if it was done in a manly or honour able manner :—Some two months ago Dean camo crying to us about being hard up, and begged us to assist him .by eiviug him a beneiit, which, aa the troupe's benefit, camo oil' a month later, we thought a piece of hard check on his part. However, we con seuted, aud dining the time we were re hearsing for the concert we heard that the Fire Brigade in'cidcd miking presentations to the two corner-men, w'"V.'i, as we con tiibntcd quite an miK'i !'■ 'Un success ottbe troupe, we cmi 11 roi waa not iv good taste. We placed the matter in this light before Deau and the two corner-men, and they gavo us their word of honour (?) tliut it should not take place. How they kept their word the public who attended that concert know. It seems to us that Deau fully intended to get rid of us in this manner aud throw us over for our benefit, and ho must have known that the above proceeding would cause a row and the consequent rupture of the troupe. Ho also told us that he had paid a deposit ou the hall lor our benefit night, aud intended announcing it on the occasion of his own benefit. Ho simply did neither. How ever, we leavn it to tho public to decido between us, and conclude by stating that we, the late members, who have sung at benefits for the past three years, have nothing whatever to do with the benefit that is advertised for Easter Monday. Hoping that you will insert this in your valuable journal, we are, &c, T. Lkuu- RAM, J. EIJWAHDS, J. 11. iiWAILS, W. Jennings,

Iv connection with the above, I desire to return my eincore thanks to tho twenty eight friends who subscribed the amount to pay the costi I was put to through the Court proceedings.— AY. JknninGS.

[ADVT.] (To tho Editor.)

Siu, —Wo wore not aware until wo read Mr Carina's letter in your Monday's issue that any dissatisfaction existed among the sub scribers to tho Mercury Bay sweep as to tho result of the drawing, but finding such to be the caso we would say that tho winning numbers were:-20, 44, CO, 04, 87, 122, 178, 198, 217, 219, 282, 301, 303. The sweep was only a local "ailnir, and wo did not consider it necessary to publish the result outside of this place. As to com mission, Mr Carina did not lose tliat for want of asking for it, and everyone hero knows that ho realised a good commission by the affuir, the whole transaction having come oil' at his hotel.—We are, sir, yours, &c, The PiKMOTEiia.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

(BY TKLICCJKAI'H, OWN OOUBESPONDKNT.)

AN EXECUTIVE MEETING.

WELLINGTON, this day. At tho Executivo Council meeting thia attcmoon at Government nouse,the Gover nor presided. Messrs Dick, Oliver and Jobustone were present. Tho business was of a routino character.

Mr Hall returns from tho South to morrow.

PRISONERS,

The Government have decided to release two Maori prisoners now confined in Hokitiki Gaol—ono because of ill-health, tho othor to attend on him. Both belong to Titokowarie's tribo, aud will be lauded in New Plymouth.

THE PROJECTED MASONIC HALL.

The Hall which the Freemasons of Auck land have resolved to erect in Princes-street, and the foundation stove of which is to be laid to-morrow with all the impressive ritual of the ancient and influential Order, promises to bo one of the architectural ornaments of the city. The plans have been prepared with great care aud artistic discrimination, aud in Mr Skinner as architect, and Mr dolebrok as builder, the brethren of the mystic craft have assurance of a faithful performance of duty. The building which has alieady been raised to the floor level, will be of brick, faced with cement in imitation of stone and handsomely embellished upon approved principles. It will have a width of 36 fcot 8 inches, a depth of 77 feet, and an elevution from base to top of balustrade of 40 feet. The street entrance will be approached by a flight of four steps of dreised Raglan stone. 'I ho edifice will be constructed after the Corinthian ttylo of architecture, the eutrance porch to be supported by Corin thian columns and flanked by two square headed wiudows. The upper story will have three circular-headed windows over looking the street, and garnisbod with the customary enrichments, while this entabla ture will rest upon four fluted and four rusticated columns, while surmounting all will be the pediment bearing the distinguish ing inscription "Freemasons' Hall" in its centre. Over the top entablature also will be a panelled and open balustrading crowned by eight finials of ornamented balls. The porcn already referred to will bear upon its front a grouping of Masonic devices, and each of the two sustaiuing columns will be surmounted by a spherical ball. The whole of the front from the base upwards will be cemented, aud the external walls at the sides and rear will have two bands of whito brick. The arrangements for ventilation will be constructed on Tobiu's method. Some particulars may now bo given with reference to the subdivision of the interior of the structure. The porch opew into a vestibule with rooms twelve feet square on either side, which will be respectively set apart for the Secretary and for a library. Immediately opposite the entrance is the doorway leading into the lower main hall, a room forty feet six inches in height, by thirty-three feet in width, and fifteen feet iv height, and lit by four circular-headed windows. Dado panelling to a heigth ot fonr feet will extend along tho walls of the lower rooms and passages, while the ceilings will bo of pannelled wood, and it will bo fitted up with eight circular ventilators. At tho roar of this lower hall will bo a room dowgnod for the purposes of a lodgo of initruc tion. A door open» out on tho aide entrance, and aho loads to a stair case giving access to tho upperstory, the main hall, lavatorios. At the top of the stairs there will be a visitors' room and thence a short passage extends along to an ante-room, a preparation room, and a candidates' room. From the ante-room a door will afford admittance to the Masonic hall proper, the dimensions of which jvill be 54 feet long and 35 feet wide, with three windows overlooking the ntroet. Tho hall of course will be appropriately ornamented. The building will be roofed with slate, aud parapets will be placed at equal intervals all round. The coremony of laying the fonudation stone, as previously remarked, will bo associated with full rites, and will be carried out on a scale never before exhibited in Auckland. Bro. B. T. Wildman will be Grand Director of Ceremonies, Bro. 11. Gordon Gooch will be the musical conductor, and Bro. Angelo Forrest the organist. Tho procession will leave the Choral Hall early in the afternoon, and proceed thence to S. Paul's Cathedral, where divine service is to be held, and afterwards to the site of the hall. The afternoon will, by tacit consent, be a kind of half-holiday.

A copy of the Picton (Nova Scotia) " Observer," of 1831, has the following notice : —" At Ship Harbor, op Sunday, by the Key. Mr Sprott, Mr Michael Eison, sen., aged 104 years, to Miss Sarah Sophia Teresa Belinda Lawrencs, aged 41 years and six months, after a courtship of sixteen years.

The practice of dancing on the occasion of the death of a child is still kept up in the Argentine .Republic, notwithstanding the intelligence of which the people are so fond ot boasting. The Buenos Ayrea " Herald " sayß : _The other day at Chivilcoy an infaut died of smallpox, and the corpse was kept exposed tor three days, while the friends of the family danced and made fools of themselves in its presence. The conse quence was that several of them have since died of the same disease and have been danced over."

The unfortunate young man Crossly, alias Clifford, son of a deceased minister, was arrested to-day, by Constable Jones, on a charge of stealing a box of tea, and a box containing eight bottles of old torn and gin valued at £2 6s, the pro perty of Charles Curtis, of the Thames. The larceny is alleged to have been committed by Crossley on the 4th December, 18S0. The young man was then serving a sentence for a similar offence, and he had just terminated his term of imprison ment and was leaving the gaol when be was arrested on this charge. He will be brought up at the Police Court to-morrow.

KURANUI HILL UNITED G.M.C.

The nunual meeting of the shareholders of this Company took pluoo this afternoon, in the oflico, Shortland-street, Mr Thomas Peacock (Chairman of the Directors) pre siding.

The report, which was presented, stated that the operation of the Company had been principally confined to prospecting the reef at the 360 feet level. The reef, however, had proved barren throughout. No lew than 470 feet of driving had been done, and work had now been suspended. The recent find of gold in tho Caledoniau mine at No. 3 level mit;ht lead to important results for the Company. A sum oi £2,142 18s lid had been derived from the tributes. The total amount of quui tz crushed from ail sources in the mine had been 2,696 tons, of this 1,0'J2 tons resulted from the Company's operations, and yielded l,ob'4ozs. 2dwts. lgr. ot gold ; voluc, £2,725 IGa lOd. The revenuo from the battery had been £737 19s 9d.

The receipts for the year had amounted to £8,395 18s lid, aud the expenditure to £8,485 2d, leaving an overdraft at the bank of £89 Is 3d.

In moviug the adoption of tha report and balance-sheet the Chairman gave un ex planatory utntement of the past operations aud present prospects aud intentions.

The motion on being put to tho meeting was carried,

Dr. Campbell and Mr Hay were re elected directors, and Mr J. Wnymouth re appointed an auditor, Mr Laishley miid that whilo he had every conlidence in the tho director's control of tho mine, ho felt bouud to refer to the great dissatisfaction which was felt in the practical management of it by Mr Walker. A great number of complaints hud been made about him, of what piceino charactor ho did not know, but thin he did know, that Mr Walker hud not beou successful in iindin;; gold. The ques tion therefore aroae if they woro to continue to work the mino for tho benefit of the shareholders, and as he inclined to tho latter opinion ho was prepared to movo in the direction of a change Thero was no specilic charge against Mr Walker which would justify them in dismissing him, but if the sharoholdcra miulc an ox preßsion of opinion in favour of v change, they would be bound to give heed to it. Ho therefore moved "That inasmuch nu it Huonm expedient that a chaugc in the working maiuigeincut of the mino should be made, the directors bo requested to notify Mr Walker that his services will bo dispensed with at the expiration of such notice as may seem reasonable to tho directors.

Mr Unrntow seconded Ihc motion,

The Chairman said that a number of charges had certainly been made against Mr Walker of being interested in certain tributes, but in every ciujo where they had been investigated they had boeu found to bo without foundation. Ho suggested that the question should bo submitted to a special uud more largely attended meeting.

Mr C. J. Stone morcd tho adjournment of the meeting for 14 days, lie held that they had no ri^ht to auiumarily dismiss tho manager unless thero was a specific charge against him, but still if the shareholders paused a resolution ailirming the desira bility of a change, the directors would feel it incumbent upon thorn to give effect to it.

Mr Hay seconded the amendment mid on being put to tho mooting it was carried.

Uy conaodt the motion was reservod for consideration at the adjourned mooting.

This concluded tho meeting.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

MARCH 29, 1831. Hank of N.Z.-SellOM, £22 153 N.Z. Insurance— fcsollors, 73a S.B. Insurance—Sellere, 57a Union Insurance—2oa Cd Auckland Uus—liuyonj, £10 7tt IM ; cullers, £10 10-i Thames Gas—Buyors, 235; BOllors, 30s Union Sash and Door Co.—Sollors, £6 3s N. 55, Loan and Moronutllo—Sollerc, £5 108 Bay of Islands Coal Co—Sellers, £10 Now Zealand Shipping—Sollors, £5 Moanatalarl—Buyers, 30s Kurunul Mil—Buyers, Ca Golden Crown—Us 3d: buyors, 11s ; sollors 12s Goldon Calf- Sollere, 4a Cd Luck's All—Buyore, Is 8d ; sollors, 2s Od Succew-28 3d to Ir 6d North Dovon—Sellers, 13a JOSKPH NKWMAN, Chairman.

An arrest tor torgery and uttering under very peculiar circumstances, was cleverly ell'ectod lust evening by Detective Strat licaru. It will bo in the rccollectiou of old settlers that in the carlior days of the colony, when money was scarce, notes wore circulated by the Colonial liank of Issue. They were, how over, called in about tbirty years ago. One of these with the date, " December 27th, 1879,'' was tendered at the Crown Hotel by a man named John tuitherlaud, but it was not taken. Ho then went to the Bauk of New Zealand with it, but Mr Watt declined to cash it, and took the applicant's name and address. A descrip tion was jjireu to the detectives, who tery quickly ran hia man down. Suther land claimed to have obtained the note, which is for £5, as part payment for wages trom a resident at llelensville.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 29.



I Banitrnntov Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of " Tlio Debtors and Creditors Act, 187G,"andthe sovoralacta amondlnK tho Biiriie, and of tho Bankruptcy of John Renwiok. of the Karangahapu Road, Nowtoc, in tho Suburbs of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auok -1 land, in >ho Colony of Now Zealand, Carter, a Debtor. This is to oertify that John Renwiok, of tho Karangahape Road, Newton, in the Subnrbs of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck land, Carter, has this day tiled a statement that he is unable so moot his engagements with his creditors. The First Mtoting of Creditors to be held at tho Supremo Courthouso, Auoklund, in the Provincial Dislriot aforetald, on MONDAY, the fourth day of April noxt, at eleven o'clock in tho forenoon. Dated this 28th day of March, 1881. G. w. BABLKY, Deputy ltoßißtriir. Edward Kino Tyler, Vulcan Lano, Auckland, Solicitor for tho above-namod Dobtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DIS TRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of " The Debtor's and Cre ditor's -Act, 1878," and tho several amendments thereto, and of tho Bank ruptcy of James Henning, a Dobtor. This is to notify that James Henninß. of the Eaßt Tamakl. near the City of Auokland, Farmer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meot his enßagenients with his Creditors. Tho first meeting of Creditors will bo held at the Supreme Court, Buildings, Anck land, on TUESDAY, the sth day of April, 1881, at tho hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, Dated thia 29th day of Marob, 1881. G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. Jamkb Hknning, Debtor in Ponon. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the various aots amend ing the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of John Angus Clabk, of. Tauranga, a Dobtor. Notioe is hereby Riven that a General Meeting of the Creditors of tho said John Angus Clarke will bo held in the Supremo Court Buildings, Edonstreot, Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho seventh day ol April, at the hour of 11 o'olook in the forenoon, to receive my report, and to grant tho Bald debtor his discharge, under the pro visions of the said aots. Dated this twenty-ninth day o£ Maroh, 1881. THO. MACFFARLANE, Trustee John M. Alexander, .... Solicitor, Bank Buildings, Auckland, Agent for Ely B. Moss, Tauranga, Solicitor for debtor. IN THK DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of tho " Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the amendments thereof, andoftheßankruptoyofTHOMAsßAKEß, of Te Awamutu, in the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, and Colony of Now Zealand, Carrier, a Debtor. This is to notify that Thomas Baker, of Te Awamutu, in tho Provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony of Now Zealand. Carrier, has this day flled a statement that ho is unable to meet hia engagements with his creditors. Ihe First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Courthouse, HamlltOD. on SATURDAY the eecoDd day of April, 1881, at the hour of half past eleven in the forenoon. Dated this 26th day of March, 1881. THOMAS KIRK, Clerk of the Oourt. Thomas Gbesham, Te Awamutu, Walkato, 1 Solicitor for debtor.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWJM. — Dampier's largo grand new shop is now opon with an enormous stock of Fresh Bargains. Particulars in tho 3rd column, 4th page. Removed to Wakefleld-Btreet, a few yards from tho old shop. ANTISD, good Tftiloresses ; also, a Boy.-Apply to J. Williams, Tailor. Victoria.street. WANTED, a good General Servant; also, a Housemaid. — Apply to Mrs Jolitistono, Pilrcea-streot, \\J ANTED to Sell, Ten lias Shares, at V » £10 7s Cd each.—Address, " H.C.," STAR Offlco. WANTED, a Man to repair Furniture ; also a Boy that can use the tools; regular work.—Apply " J. 8." Stab Offloe. WANTED, as Coachman, a Young Man with good reforonoes.—Apply by lottcr "M.D.," Star Office. _ W'~~ANTKD to Purchase, a Tile Machine.-APPIy, M. Kxlcr, Whau Pottery. \\~ AlsfruD, a respectable General V* Servant.—Apply to Mrs Shaylo Goorgo, Franklin Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, a Kirst-class Mantle Maker. -Apply at William Rattray's Drapery, Mantle and Mllllnory Establishment, 6(3, Quoen stroot^ ANTED, Man and Wife to look atter property in country ; usod lo cattle and dairy.—Apply on Wednesday personally to B. 'I'onkß and Col ANTED, Tenders for Draining about 120 chainß (labour only) at tho Whau, adjoining Kxlcr'sPottory.—Apply ofl tho ground to R. P. James. WANTED, to Purchase a Sodawnter Machine. Snnd particulars to 11.13., Stau office, Auckland. \\7 ANTED, Servants uut of Place to VT apply to Stuart's Registry C'fflco, Cumbrldgo. WANTED, a thorough Rood General Servant; another kont.—Apply to Mrs. Lionel Phillips, Ulun Ayro, Kaon Cicscont. WANTED, a Hand Circular Saw-man. —Apply to Morcury Bay Saw Mill Com pany, Cuatoni-liousa-ntroot. tTijANTKU, youti^ Girl to assist in r T general housework, and to look aftor one child (ft general eorvant kept).—Apply Utah Office , WANTED, a Youur Man, generally usoful; ono not afmid of work.—Thames Dining-room. WANTED, by two young ladies, a a Room at tho North dhoro. Meals in town.—Addross, stating termß, to "F.," Stau Olllco, WANTED, a rcHpectublo Errand Boy ; must know town woll.—Now Zoalwid Clothhig_Factory.__ WANTKD, by a Midd'lcAged Man, a situation ns Waltor, Hoots or Gonorally Useful; town or country.—T.H., olllco of this papor. WANTED, a titly Girl about 14 cr 15, to muko horaolf gonorally usofui.— Apply to Mrs Walsh, Kyber Pass Road, below Mr Socoombo's Browory, WANTED, Two Youths, from 16 to 18, willing to work; prospects of roaulur employment to thoso who suit.—Jackaon & Son, Builders, West Htreut. Newton. ■ ANTED, Work in Town or Country, by a Plastoror of long colonial experlonco in old brunches of the trailo.—Addrosa, C.F. W., Provincial Boarding House, ShorUaiid-Btroet. WANTED, by a ReupccUble Person, a situation oh llousokoopor, in a ChrWtiun family.—Apply pomonally or by letter to Mr Hymen. Grocer, Kybor I'aas Roud Store. WANTED KNOWN, tliat you cau DroM woll for a small weekly paymnnt by going to Munro and Mllligan. boo advertise munt on front pago. YVrANTED, Owners of Property of any V T description to Insuro with tho Victoria Insuranco Company (Umltedl. Lowost ra'cs and prompt votuunient of lnsses.—John Reid & Co., Agents, 2G, Quocn-stroet. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Kvory powon ordering a Suit for 55e or upwards will rocoivo a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quocn sti-eut. Wt ANTED KNOWN-Tlmt Mrs. Lucy boa just rocoived from Now York ono of Booth Bros. Patent Hlooking Machines, aDd all tho Now Shape Blocks for Ladies' and Gentlemen's IlatH. All hats altcrod to tho Fash ion bio Shapo on tho auortCßt nolioa — M«a. Lucy, Straw Hut aud Bonuet Maker, Victoria- Btrcet Kast. WASHING WANTED.—For address apply Stah office. \it ANTED, Needlework to take homo, V T or advertiser could go out by tho day.— Apply to Mrs. Marks, Neluon-Btreot, opposito tho Government itchool. vifANTED, Evciybody to know that V y wo aro etill selling onr Keady-mixod Paints, tho Cheapest and Hoi.t in tho Markot; also, Kauri Gum Oil, very suitftblo for Priming or for Out-buildingß, at 2a Cd por gallon.—Atkin son & Co., Freemun's Bay. \»/"ANTED, ft cood Mini Cook; also v T Young Man as Seoond Cook; and a Young Man a Billiard-marker und wait a table, for a First-class Hotel; good wages ; at onco.- Apply to Mrd Klbiiuuo'u Rcgistiy, Shortlantl- Btrunt. , ANTED KNOWN, that A. Williams, of Kden Torracp, is now preparcl to dclivorTaupirl, Walkato, or Miranda Co»l, in trurkß, loads, or in biii»ll quantities, from Mount Kdon Station, at lowest prices for c«sh. Also, Household, Bar of Islands, Coko, Char coal, and best Titreo Firewood.—Yard: Junction of Now North and Mount Kden Hoads. iJirANTID KNOWN, that D. Goldie T 7 is propurod to soil all kinds of Building and other Timbor, inclnding Hardwood, Spokes Folloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks. Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albortstrcot, near Dock, at tho owest cash pricoß. Tho timbor, being under ovo is bettor than that purchased olsewhero '\\T ANTED KNOWN. The Auckland Timbor Company havo on hund soveral Job Lots of Buildlug Materials, which will bo sold oa Great Burgaiuß, to make room. Aleo, all dosoriptions of Timbor, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowost Prices. Q. HOLDSHIP, Manager. ANTED KN"OWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timbor in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, Houso Blocks. Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-houso.street West, opposito and ot Hobeon-street N.B,—The inoreaaing demand for While Pino has induced them to oi range for a constant eupply. V\7 ANTED KNOWN.—C. W. Goodson VT has Openod a Branch Kstablithmont at Brandon House. Parnoll, when will bo ex hibited daily " Tho Kohiooor," tho most brilliant illumination in Auckland. Tho stock is com prohonalve and attractive, and ohered at tha samo prices as at 111. Queen-streot. Tho Trade Motto: "'Small profits and quick return"," or. " A nimblo (ivpence hotter than aelowshillug, being adopted In both establishments, all goods aro markod in plain flguroa.—London Uffico, 58. St. Mary Aip. ANT ED' TO SELL. —H— — Mr John O'NolU's Property, Stokes' Point, oonsistlng of 12 aores of good land, on the main road, ne»r Mr Hawkins's fonoeil and In cultiva tion ; Throe-roomed CottaßO (now), flno viow, &0., &o. Prioo, £350. Also, Two-roomed Cottage, Alma Place, Pon sonby ; Allotment 32 x 80, Rood woll, &c. Prico, &15Q, K. C. GKEENWOOD, Auctioneer. WANTED KNOWN.—3l,OoOUeautltul Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id each; Handsomely-bound Bcrap Albums, at Is each; Japanese Scraps (tho fow remaining ones), reduced to Id oaoh, sxquialte for ladies' fancy work; round and oval Trays from Is oach; Japanese Sunshades (tho fashionabio Stove ornament), 2s each ; a Photographic Novelty, "The Man in Possession," Is Gd; Childrons Picture Cards and Books in great variety; Tho Teachers' Oxford Bible, splendid typo with valuable information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Chinawaro at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, CJueen stroet.—C. W. Goodson, Quecn-Btreet; and at Brandon Houso, Parnell. Wanted known—Mcsic ! music i Music!—W. H. Dampler has just Imported an immense quantity of superior now and standard Pianoforte Music, in cluding Italian do., consisting of Songs (Sentimental and Comic), Duets, Operas, Pieces, Uances, &a, &c. and as he has bought it cheap, will sell it all at one prioe, viz., (Id each, 13 to tho dozen, some of it worth 5s each; Catalogues on applica'ion. Ladies are requested to handle it carefully. A few Sheets Music, 2 for Id and Id eacb. The above is so choap there will be only a trifling reduotion to tho trade and profession.—W. H. DAMPIKR, Wakefleld-stroot, a few yards from the old Bhop. WANTED KNOWN,-At C. W. Goodson's Stationery is sold at English prices. Croam-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire ; Envelopes, 2d per pacKet; a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fanoy Note Paper, with Court Envelopes to match. Is per quire and packet; ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions ; Mourning Note, in all borders, 6d per qulro; Court Envelopes, 6d: Foreign Note, Is 6d per 5 quires; Knvelopes to match, 3d for 25; Ruled Foolscap and Letter Paper, 9d; Blotting Papor, Is 6d per quire. Pass and Account, Exercise and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writing Desks, Despatch Cases, Envelope Cases and Blotters in great variety; Ink, Id per bottle- Inkstands in various styles; Pen-wipers, a great novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stamps for piiper or linen stamping, beautiful types. Is and 2s; The Climax Dater, with fixed dates for 10 years and business address, 30a; tho Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7s 6d.—111, Queen-street, opposite Tonks's Mart; and at Brandon House, Parnell. \\f ANTED KNOWN, — A Splendid T V Assortment of Watches just received at C.W, GoodßOn's. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excellent time-Keepers, 255; Ladies' and Gents' Silver Geneva, irom 303; Key and Keyloss Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French-American Clocks and Alarmß, com prising: Eight-day and Keyloss Frenoh, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Peep-o'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, &c, &c, from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clocks for the Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lery: Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, in Brooohes and Sets, Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c,; Elephant and Dog Inkstands: Table and Pocket Cutlery In great variety; "Knives and Forks, from 7a per dozen ; Carvers, from 4s 6d per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d ; Sycamore Broad Platters, from 2s fid; Knives, from 19 Cd; Butchers' Knivus, from 9d: Scissors, from 1b ; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s 6d; Gents' Longcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-! lington Bcirfs, Is 6(1; Boys' Eton Collars, 6d Mozart Wrists, Id per pair: The Tom Thorn! Printing Prees, at 7s 6d; Great Novelties in Bull Dog Banks, &c., &c, at Goodson's, 11] Queen-street, opposite Tonks'a Mart; and al Brandon House, Parnell,



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that Professor Swallow's Musical Compositions, published at Ss. can bo obtained at 6d each, at C. W, Goodson's, 111, Queon-street ( and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN.—A splendid lot of Real Nickel Silver Jewellery, and baautiful designs in Gilt Brooches and Bar. drops. Lookets. Chains, &c,, aro displayed in tho window of C. W. Good Eon, 111, Queon-street. They are elegant and economical. Just re ceived, a now style of Writing Desk, fitted with paper, Hnvolopoe, Blotter, fens, Ink, &c.-neat, compact, and useful. Tho Milton, 2s; Antique, sis; Criterion, ss; Queen Anne, 6s 6d, suited for the holiday Beason. To arrive per ' Sydenham and 'Oxford': Stationery, cheaper than ever; Kleotro-plated Goods ot all kinds; the new Patent Knife Cleaner, the Servants Brlend, the Ladieß' Knite Cleanor, the Climax Tap, the Prize Water Tap Kilter, the Wringer; a host o Novelties, including the American Songster. - Note the address: 111. Queen-street; and at Brandon Housa. Parnell. ANTED, to Sell 50 chests very strong Tea, at Is lOd lb i Company's No. 1 Sugar, 4jd, cheaper by tho mat; New Jams, BJd tin; Salmon, 9d tin; Sperm Candles. 9d lb; Marmalade, 8(1 tin: Freßh Herrings, 8d tin; Mackerel, 9d tin; Kippered Herrings, Is tin; English Sauco, 6d bottle; Cornflour, 6d lb; lib boxes Kigs, lUd each; Soap, 5d bar, or 6 bars 2s 3d; 21b tins Potted Head, Brawn, Corned Mutton, and Boiled Mutton, 1b 4d each; Large Bottles Vinegar, lOd each; Tomato Sauce, Is bottle; Bchool Kits, 4d oach; Worcestershire Sauco, lOd bottle; Potatoos, U cwt; Custard Powder and Baking Powder, lid packot ;Col man's Azure Blue, Is packet; 61b boxes Vory Choice Toa, only 13a 6d eaoh; Bacon, from S3 lb. —Row's City Tea Mart. Viotoria and Albert streets. WHAT would the Queen-street people say If they had Buah a Large, Grand New Shop as Dampier'e, in Wakeflela-Btreot, a few yards from his old premises. i (^OOD TURNERS Wanted. — Apply X (Auokland Timber Company's Mill, Cus tom-houße-atreot West. A BOAT.—Wanted, a Boat 18 feet long or more; must be woll fastened and in good order.—Address, stating price and when it can bo soon, to " G.a,,"STAnOflleo. BO AT.—Wanted, a Sccond-hnnd Boat. 10 feet to 16 feet long; must be sound.—AddreßS. stating pricn and when it can bo Boon to "J.C.8.," StakoMoo. rT\O I'liliSONS, wanting a Boy, aged 13, B whoso sorvioos would be given for 12 months for food and olotning.-Apply this Office^ , | HHRKK GIFTS in the Market on Satur- V day next. I7IREE GIFI'S will be distributed in the ? Market, on Saturday, April 2nd. ITIREE GIFTS ! Free Gifts I—For pat. } tloulars see 3tjk of Friday next. "biiREE GIFTS I—For particulars look JP out for tho Stab of Friday evening. Tenders. T/-AIPARA BRIDGE CONTRACT. Public Works Office Wollingion, 21th March, 1881. Written Toi dnru will bo received at this offlco up to noon on TUKSL) 4.V, tho 19th April, 1881, for the above contract. They must bo addressod to tho Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outsido "Ten dor for Kaipara Brldgo Contract." Plans and specifications may be scon at tho Publio Works Odloos, Auckland, Grahaniatown, New Ply mouth, Wnnganul, Wellington, and at tho Hallway Manager's Ofllco. Napier. Telographio tondora, similarly addrcsaod and marked, will bo received if proiontod at any Talogr*ph Office by noon of tho mine dato, provided that written tenders in duo form aro lodged at a District or Resident Knglneor's Ollloe by tho samo hour, and accompanied by a choquo on boiuo bank in tho town whore tho tender Is lodged; such chequo to be specially marked by a banker as goon /or twonty-ono d»jn, and to be in favour of the lUceivcr-Ocivratt Depotit Account oniy, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not noccssarily bo uccoptod. By command. JOHN BLACKKTT, Knglnoor-in-Chargo, North Island. VVTAIKATO-TIIAMSS RAILWAY. 17,000 SAWN PURIRI SLffiBPKRS. Publio Works Ofllco. Wellington, Ist March, 1881. Written Tenders will bo received at this Offlco up to NOON on THURSDAY, the 31it March. 1881, for tho above Contraot. They must bo addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works. Wellington, and marked outsido "Ten der for Sleopers." Plans and Specifications may bo soon at tho Publio Works Offices. Auckland, Qrahamstown, Now Plymouth, and Wellington, and at thn Kailway Managors Offlco, Napier. Tolcgrnphic Tenders, similarly addressod and marked, will be recoived, it presented at any Tolenropli Office by NUON of tho samo dato, pro vided that Written Tondcra in duo form aro lodged at a District or a Resident Engineer's Office by tho same hour, and aocoinpanied by a chequo on come bank in the town where tho toudor is lodged ; such chequo to bs specially marked by a banker as good for two^ty-ona dars, and to be in favour of tha lieceiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. By command, JOHN BLACKETI, Knglneer in Charge, North Island. Publio Works Offlw, 1 (Architect's Branch,) Wellington, Feb. 25,1881. TENDERS arc invited for Additions to Post and Telegraph Office, Hokianga. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may bo scon at tho Public Works Office, Architect's Branch, Wellington; at the Public Worka Office. Auckland; and at tho PcsS and Telegraph Office, UoWanga, Tenders addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outsido " Tender tor Additions to Post and Telegraph Office, nokianga," will be received at the above office up to noon of THURSDAY, the thirty-first day of March, 188 L Tolegraphio tenders will bo received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at tho timo above specified. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. (Signed) CHAS. E. BKATSON, ' Assistant-Architect. Public Works Office (Architect's Branoh). Wellington, February 28,1831. npENDEHS are iuvited for the Erection X of a Look-up at Mercury Bay. General conditions, PD«cific»tionß, and draw lukb msy bo seen at tho Publio Works Office, Architect's Branch, Wellington, and at tho Publio Works Offlco, Auokland. Tondors, addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works, and markod outside, " Tender for Lock-up. Moroury Bay," will bo received at tho abovo offlco np to noon of THURSDAY, the 31st day of March, 1881. Telestraphic Tondors will bo received, pro viiod the original tondw and deposit aro lodged with the nearest District Hngineor at tho time above spooificd. Tho lowo&t or any tender not necessarily accepted. Bj command. (Signed) C. K. BKATSON, Assistant-Architect. TENDERS for the Erection of an 'ad ditional School Building at Newton Kast will bo recoived by tho K<iuo» tion Board. Wynd ham-street. Auckland, until noon of WF.DN KS DAY, 30th March iDstant. Plans and specifica tion at tho Office of tho Board, and on application to Mr J. Warren, Chairman of School Committee, Newton. RIGHT TO GRAZE MOUfIT VICTORIA. Tenders will be received nntU 7 p.m. on TUKdDAY, the 29th inßtant, for the Right to Graze Sheep (only) on Mount Victoria, from Ist April to 15th December,-1881. Conditions may be seen at Messrsßuder Bros', whore tenders are to be left. B. W. BURGESS, Hon Sec. Mt. Victoria Domain Board. I Dovonport, 26ih March, 1881. MOUNT WELLINGTON DOMAIN. Tenders for Erection of Fencing and Gates at above Reserve will be received up to noon on FRIDAY, Bth April, at my office, 74, Queen street, whore plans and specifications may be Been. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E., Engineer to the Board. mo BUILDERS. 'Tenders will be received up to coon on SATURDAY, tho 2nd of April, for the Erection of a Brlok Building in Wyndham-street. Plans, Sco., at our office. EDW. MAHONEY & SON. Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 2nd April, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Grafton Iload. Plans, &c, at our offices. Queen-street. iiDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. ' npO CARPEMI'KKS AND JOINERS, '■ Tenders will be received nntil i p.m. of . THURSDAY, March 31, for Office FittiDg and > other work in Store, Lower Queen-street. EDWARD BARTLEY. Architect. I m O 13 V I L D £ R S. Tenders will be received until Noon of . SATURDAY, April 2nd, for the Erection Of i Parsonage for the Franklin Boad Churchy ' Architect. jmO BUILDERS. : "Tenders will be recoived nntil noon of FRI DAY next, April Ist, for the Erection of a Brick Shop in Symonds-stroet, near Kvber Pass. Plans at my office, No. 25, Queen-street. k HENRY G, WADE, Architect.



Personal- IF this should meet the eye of Mrs. McKay, late of Taiapara, your husband la in a dangerous state.-Apply to Aurora Hotel, Auckland. __— —— To Let ___________ mo LET, a Furnished Boom for a Single X Man, in Chapel-street, two doora from Aloxander Hotel.—Mrß Purchase. mo LET, the Junction Store, Mount Eden -I Koad, Buitbalo for a store; coal and lire wood yurd; closo by the station.— .apply at the Toli-houee. . mO LET, those large premises in Vie- L toria-strcet known as Mears' Seed and Corn Btore.-H. Partington, Stichbury a Build ipgß. Queen-street. TO LET in Graham-street, a Carpenter's Workshop with yard for timber. Rent, 8s per week.—lt. Hartley, Nelaon-stroet. TO LET, in Hiejh-street, Mrs Harrison's Shop, lately occupied by Mr Fleming aa a Boot and Shoe Warehouse. Rent, £1 per week. —Apply to Mr Cromwell, Confectioner, (Jueen- BtfOOt. , TO LET, an old-established Shoeing Forge and Tools in the heart o£ the city; a first-class opening to a pushing man.—A. Maokle, Durham-street, West Auokland. 0 BK LET, a comfortable Family Residence in Rezent-strfot (top of Grafton Road), with every convenience; now in the oooupation of Mr Ching.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son, 3, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. >^g\O LET, immediate possession, a plea- X Bantly situated eight-roomod Suburban Residence ; gaa and water j rent very low to ilrst-class tonant. Can be had for terms if re quired or sold on Buildi:! : Society's principals. —J. R. Randoraon, Kstato £ gont, 5, Insurance Buildings. . . ripo LET, with immediate possession, the J- Premises occupied by Mr John Smith, near Howick, where for many years he has successfully oarrted on the business or carrier with a small Grocery Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods ia store to be taken at a valuation. Rent moderate.—For definite par tloolars apply to Alfred Bnckland. IVK)RTH~sIk)KE.— To Let, a Family Xl Residence with large ground,—o. Mays. gi.OUR-ROOM.ED House to Let, in New 1} ton ; good garden; 8a weekly.—C. Wil liamson, itßtate and Land Agent, Vulcan Lano. OTAHUHU.— To Let, a newly-erected House of seven rooms, well finished, with largo kitchou range, plenty of good water, and half an acre of land, within five minutea walk of the railway station.—Jno. Gordon. Agent. for Sale. FOR SALE, a Light Spring- Waggon, perfectly new.—Apply Robertson Bros., Family Grocera, Uppor Symondsßtroet. (MOli SALE, the Fast Sailing Yacht P 'Neva,' under three tons.—Apply to B, Mills. ■CflOK SALE, the Stock ot a small flourish- JP ing Drapery Business; terms very moderate —Apply Star office. inOli SALE, a nice quiet Pony, Iho- F roughly staunch, and will go either in Buddlo or harness,—Apply for particulars at Stab oulco. gTVOi{T~SALE, in a leading thoroughfare f off Queen-street, a Grocery aid- Fruit Shop doing a good ready money trade; terms moderate.—For address apply Stab Ofllce. I7IOR SALE, the Lease of Fourteen ' Acres Land, next the Royal Oak, Ono hunga.—For particulars apply to George Codlin; or, Alfred Buokland. ITIOK SALE, Four Building Allotments F at Mount Kden; scoria land : good situa tion : size, G6tt by 132ft.-John Batger, 93, Queen street. imOKSALE, at Brighton, Parncll, Six fl ■ roomed Cottago, good allotment, well, etc.; also, Building Lots and Small Cottage; terms easy.—gam, Whito, Brighton, Parnell. BtTo.K SALE, Two Splendid Building 5? Allotments closo to Mount Kden, flno view; also, 10 acros Voleanio Land, Mount Roskill Koad, in lota to suit purchasers.—Apply to W. Colo, Mount Kden. J7IOK SALE, close to Wind-mill in Par- V tington Road, between Liverpool and Symond-Btreetß, Six-roomed Dwelling House, with out-building, and odo or two allotments 45 x 83 each, freehold.—Particulars of H. Penz holtz, on the premise". B/\OK SALE, Valuable Freehold Building JP Ground. Dovonport, Notth Shore, con sisting of 620 feot frontage to the main road by 270 feet. Will bo sold a bargain, owner re quiring the cash,-Apply to George Sibbin,7, Queen-street. j(*OAdl CASH, balance at six per 3S//W\"1" cent.—Large Brick Building, situated close to Queen-street, and suitable cither for a shop, store, or factory. Price, £650. Or the above will bo Let to a good tenant at £1 per week.—3. Valle, House and Land Agent, Bhortland- street. nf7 i rig PKR ACRE.—Superior Farm of 200 *l lv acros (or 350 if desired); all wollfenced and subdivided; all in grass and turnips; good orchard; soil rich loam; House of 5 rooms, &c, &(!.; conveniently situated in one of the best districts.—S. Vailo, Land and House Agent, Shortland-atreet ipi i; 8. PKR FOOT.—Buildinss Allotments, 3JI. J 42 x 128 feet, s'tuated at Ponsonby. If desired the whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage —a. Vaile, Houbo and Land Agent, Shortland-street. .pOKA-DWKLLING HOUSE, containing 10 ~OJ" rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and Allotment 180 x MU; pleasantly situated on good volcanic soil.—H. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-streot. tfA Qn-SUPKRIOR QUALITY FAKM, con •otKOV taining 40 acres of rich volcanic land-' all in grass, good Uoueo of 5 rooms, stable, cow shed, &c, plenty of water, 1J miles from railway station. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, j?i ca CABH, baUnce at 74 per cent, two Jj xo \i Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin clpal street, close to Queen-streat. Allotment, 35 x 82, Price, £525.—5. Vaile, House and Lund Agent, Shortland-street. j?cn CASH, balance by weekly payments of *"-"-' 153 each, with 8 per cent interest, Com, fortable House of seven rooms, with Bath-room- Scullery, lank, &c, and large Garden, (ally stocked with choice fruit trees in full bearing. Price, £500. Twenty minutes' walk from Po3t office.—S. Vailo, Bhortland-stroot. "I7OR SALIC, a Country Store, with Post-office -L altached. Price, including stock, £350.— Further particulars on application to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Snortland-street. I^OR SALE, Flour Mill, with all machinery . complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill ia doing a business of from £6000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. ¥j"'OR Immediate Sale, in Spring-street, ID Ponsonby, nieo and almost new House | (gables, bow window, verandah, &c), contain- Dg five rooms, well finished throughout, scul lery, and largo cellar; Allotment (garden), 99 x 101), Price. £375, on terms if desired,-D. F, Kvans, 71, Queen-street. IjIOR IMMEDIATE SAiiJc, cneap, aud S) terms easy, a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, cornor of Coddering ;on and KepDle-streots, Newton; and 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 SOPPET, Land Agent, Fort-street. SUAOK SALE, a Good Business. Who " wants it? The proprietor of a Grocery Queiness in one of the rising Cities in the North Island is desirous of retiring, having realised suffloiont out of the business to live comfortably for the remainder of his days. Tbo premises are central, hsalihy, and convenient in every respect. To persons understanding storekeep ing and the sale of groceries the present oppor tunity Is one rarely to be met with. Favourable terms can be arranged.—For further particulars apply to Messrs J. C. ?harland and Co., Whole sale Druggists, Auckland. O IKOJNMONGERS.-A Splendid Chance.—An established Bnßinesa to be disposed of in one of the most flourishing young cities in the North Island. The shop is well situated, and in the main street; it is well fitted, a handeomo front, and very attractive. The stock is woll bought, and comprisoa fur nishing and General Ironmongery all in ex cel 'ont condition. Satisfactory roasons will be given by tha proprietor for wishing to sell, and favourable terms are offered.—For further par ticulars apply to Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co,, Wholesale Druggists, Auckland. jVTASONIC HOTEL, COKOMANDEL. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP. Freehold of above, together with Stock and Furniture, for Sale. This Hotel is the largest in Coromandel, and splendidly situated. Apply to Kumrner & Co. or R, Whitson & Son, Auckland; or Mr John Uncles, Coromandel. I~n O R is A L E, " Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 roome, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tanks, &0., with large Corner Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of the Post-office. S. VAILB, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FO X SALE, Poneonby, a Choice Little Estate of noarly five acres, garden, paddock, &c, on which thore is erected a good Seven-roomed House, and largo pantry and ont-bulldlngs. This propeity is beautifully situated, over looking the Upper Harbour, In the rapidly rising suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agrood. D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, 71, Queon-streot. Tji O A SALE, cheap building allotments! Cheap Building Allotments ! Commeroial Road, £10 per lot; Sprlng-Btreet, Pontonby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfield, £25 per lot; Wallace-street, 30s per foot; Grace-street, 20a per foot: Milford-atreot, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-street, n*ar the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other oheap properties, suoh as Shop and Dwelling, near Ponßonby Hall, corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. Full particulars from D. F. EVAVS, Estate Agent, 7i, Queen-street, A UCKLAND CORK FACTORY The undersigned beg to state they are now prepared to supply every description ot CORKS, viz., Beer, Wine. Ginger Beer Brewery Bungs, &c; Chemißts' Vials Daffys &c. ; Ships' Fenders and Life - Buoys Fishebmen's Net FLOATS. The above cat to any size required, in any quantity cheaper and better than the imported article.- DUTTON BROTHERS Wholesale and Retal Cork Manufacturers, iUpper Queen-street Auckland



J Public Notices. I QE4.SON FOR SHOOTING NATIVE O GAME IN PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. Arthur H. Gordon, Governor. In exorcise of the powers vested in me by "The Animals Protection Act, 1880." I, Arthur Hamilton Oordon, the Governor of the Colony ot New Zealand, do hereby declare that the Native Gamo mentioned in tho Schodulo hereto may be taken or killed, within the Provincial District of Auckland, during tho period between tho first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, and tho thirty-first day of July, one thousand eight hundred and eighty one (both inolusive). SCHEDULE. Wild duck ot any species, bittern, plod stilt, plover, wild geoso, dottcrell, native pigeon, teal, black stilt, plover.quail. Aa witness tho hand of His Excellency the Governor, this 12th day or March, one thousand eight hun dred and eighty-one. Thomas Dies', -, nmRANAKI RACES. 'Jmmamm return tickets at SINGLE FARKS. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. HAWEA Will leave Onohunga Wharf for Now Plymouth on WEDNESDAY, 30th instant, at 8 a.m. Latest Train 7 a.m. UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD ROGERS, OF GRKY-STREKT, DEALER, DECEASED. All Claims against the above Estate must be forwarded to me in duplicate on or before the 28th day ot April, 1881. wmthornEi Solicitor, Auokland. HOCIE T~Y O~F ARTS. I. consequence of the number of Exhibits the Exhibition will not open till April sth, at 9 o'clock a.m. NEIL HEATH, Hon Sec, WARBURTON, GARDENEK, of • Beresford-street, being about visiting England, will be glad to bring out with him New Plants, Seeds, Bulbs, or Horticultural Requisites, for anyone favouring him with their ordere. Early application is necessary. rt-jATO £1000 LENT on Building 3& L" Society principles, or on other terms to Bult borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List ot Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money dopoeited for investment.—C. Williamson, Land, Com mission, and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. DUNEDIN BEER.—We have a large stook of very fine Ale and Stout. Price, 6s per dozen pints, doty paid.—John Reid and Co., agents, 26, Queen-street. ■\TOTlCE.—Youth's and Yonng Men's J3I Nonsmoking Plodga Tickets are now on sale, price 2d, at C. Mackay's, Stationer and Bookseller, junction of Queen and Grey streets In packet!) of 12, for distribution, Is, 1%/TESSRS. FISHER & CO. purpose applying to the Bench of Magistrates, which sits in the month ot April, for a License for their Private Slaughterhouse, situatod at Ann's Bridge, Otahuhu. TT NOLAIMED. The following Roods have been lying in theSStoro of the Kaipara Steamship Company fora considerable time. If not claimed within seven days will bo sold to pay expenses :— 1 Cross-out Saw 1 bundle Bedding 3 hhds. Alo 1 bundle Tinware 2 Swags 3 chairs 2 Oil Tins 1 paokage Clothing 1 Parcel 2 tins W. I.ODOER, Manager K.S.S. Co, Wednesday, March 23,1881. I T V T B A MART, GENERAL GROCERY AND PRO VISION STORES, VICTOBIA AND ALBERT-STREETS. Grooeries and Provisions of the best quality at the Lowest Posaible Prices, delivered in alt parts ot the City and Suburbs. Choice Dairies of Fresh Butter received daily. 61b. Boxes Very Choici Tea, 13/6 each. ROBERT REW. vyiRE CABLE TRAMWAYS. Tbo undersigned beg to notify that having secured the sole patent right of Constructing Cable Tramways in this Colony, they aro pre pared to receive Offers for License to use the patent, on any lines in Auckland; or. they will negotiate for the Construction of Cable Tram- WayS# REID & DUNCAN, Civil Engineers, Dunedin; JOHN REID & CO., Agents, Auokland. ' tf~l*' "10 mairin X 02 books there is noend," \J wrote an inspired author in the infancy of the world, thousands of yews before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now ia a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously conned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days tho worla is almost " em barras dcs rechesses" ot learning, " quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learning is liberally supplied by modern publishers, such as Cassoll, Petter and Galpin, Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are tho works issued by these firms of tho highest practical use, but they are seiit out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable progress that has baen 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 msn from his library. Tho great difHoulty with many in obtaining booka ot a hii?h class in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price at which they are issued from the press, and it is really a boon to society when works of admitted excellence are brought within the reach of persons of moderate means by the admirable System ov Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Books at the promises of E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Niven), Hook Importer, Queen-street Junction, Auckland "TNDIA AND CHINA" TEA. JL WAREHOUSE. FOR SALE- Capital Souchong Congou at 1/8 $ lt>. "Tea Extraordinary".... ..at 2/ „ "Family Mixture" at 2/6 „ ' " Very Rich Deep Brown 1 ea" at 3/ „, : JUST OPENED -50,000 Ormond's Cigarettes at l/#pkt. (of 20). Most Economic Smoking. 5,000 Splendid German Cigars, three for 1/. Give the greatest satisfaction. FREDK. WHITEHBAD. Terms Cash. Victoria-street, Auokland. AWN TENNIS! TOBACCO! LAWN TENNIS! CIGARETTES 1 W. W. ROBINSON Has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of American Tobaccos, chosen by himself while in America, suitable for this market. More Novelties to arrive. «S. Call at 98, QUEEN-STREET. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's, 6", Queen-street. BRUSSELS CAR£»EXS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67. Queen-street. V7IIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT allowed 3D to all Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. & H. Cooke's 67, Queen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. TTILf CHIMNEY GLASSES and \JC TOILET GLABSES on sale at T. & H. Cooke'a Fnrnitnre Warehouse, 67. Qoeen-ttreet. SPRING MATTRASSES, Hair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damaßk, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE jrL. The Cheapest n ifne Market. Challenges competition with ho best imported. It is made of the purest and best materials s easily and perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour: and will never settle in the clothes. Sole Manufacturer: Job. Buhqess, Kussell-street Great North Road* Boara ana .Residence. A Comfortable Home for a lady or gentleman close to Ponsonby Road.—Ap ply for address at Stallard's Grocery Store, Ponsonby Road. JMOMFORTABLE Board and Residence Vy for two gentlemen; private family.-Mrs Fuller. Laburnam Cottage, foot of Grey-stroet. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE. —Mrs Marlerhas a vacancy for one or two • Gentlemen Boardere.—Second house from Pon sonby Hall. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOB3ON-3TREET. Board and Lodging _. ,20s. per Week Single Room 255. ~ OUJMG WUJVUIW'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBEN-STREET. t 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. Boarding-house for Young Ladies who are 3 occupied during tho day. Terms on application , to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings 1 are held during the Week. , Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with the Institute,



I Masonic Ceremony x i « DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF AUCKLAND. B.C. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. A Special Communication of this District Grand Lodge wiil be held at the Choral Hall, Symonds-atroct, on Wednesday, the 30tn umi.. at 1 o'clock sharp, to attend the Laying ot ttw Foundation Stone of the Masonic Hall. Master Masons are invited to attend. By command. HENBY G . WADE, D.G. Secretary. DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF AUCKLAND, K.C. An Emergency Communication of thla District Grand Lodge willba held at the Lodge Room, Now Zealand Insnranco Buildings, on J.UB-- DAY the 29th March, at 7.30 p.m. By order 01 tho K.W. District Grand Master. HENRY G. WADE. P.M., District Grand Secretary. s> JL *&* J ODGE WAITJSMATA, NO. 689, E.C. 30th instant, at 1 o'clock sharp, to take partita the ceremony of Laying tho Foundation Btono of the Masonic Hall. Officers in full regalia. ARTHUR WRIGHT. W.M. T ODGE UNITED SERVICE, 421,1.C. FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS. Tho Regular Monthly Comtnunlcationof this Lodge will be held in the Lodge hpom. Masonic Hotel, Princes street, on WEDNESDAY, tno 30th inst,, at 7.30 precisely. npHE Members of the Lodge are requested to 1 Assemble at the Lodge Koom, on WED NESDAY, the 30th, at 12.30 p.m., in order to he present at the Jrand Lodge, and^wards to attend the Ceremony of Laying the {foundation Stone of the new Freemasons' Hall. Princes streetl J. H. MELTON Seorotarr. ZOL4. CHAPTER ~ PRINCE ROSE CROIX. , f Members of above-named Chapter are ro auested to meet in the Lodge-room, New Zeuiuul Insurance Buildings, THIS (Tuesday) EVEN ING at 8 o'clock. Business of importance. M. NIOCOL, M.W.S. Auokland, March 29,1881. _ TfiDEN LODGE, No. 1530, E.C. Brethren are requested to attend at their Lodza-room, Karangahape Road, at 12.15 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, in order to attend as a Lodge to take part in tho Ceremony of Laying the Foundation Stone of the NOW Masonic Hall, Princes-street, Auokland. Byord6r< J. CARLAW, W.M. MASONIC QUADRILLE PARTY To be held in the LOKNE-STREET HALL OK WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30.' DANCING TO COMMENCE AT 8 P.M. Doublo Ticket, 10s 6d; to be obtained from the following committee: Mesßrs. Colo, Fonton, Holland and Dallen (extra Lady), 33. Moetingß. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AiSSO. CIATION. The Annual Meeting of Members will be held TO-NIGHT, the 29th instant, at 7.30 p.m.? Business: To receive annual report, eleot office-bearers, &c. A full attendanoe is earnestly requesteff. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. EVON FO R T RECREATION GROUND. A Public Meeting will ba hold in the Devon port Hall on WEDNESDAY, tho 30th inßtant, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of considering tha best means of utilizing the Recreation Ground. E. W. BURGKSB, Hon. See,, Devonport Domain Board. ——« j iUccleaiasticai. ONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY* SCHOOL. The Annual School Soiree will be held in the Schoolroom on THURSDAY, 31st inßtant, at 6.30 p.m. ■ - ■.• ,:• ,vj Lost and Found. —/;l L'JST, a young Skye Terrier Slut, name Bond, about three months old. Findef re warded^—S^&jS^jrsaacs. ___ OST, between Remuera and the City,'■'•■' a Black Handled Umbrella.-The finder i will be rewarded on bringing same to my: j office, J. M. Lennox, Estate i gent, Qaeen-at. LOSTr~on~Friday last, in Hobson or Victoria streets, a Gold Brooch with three • leaves on it, and three stones on two leaves, and two stones on outer leaves.—Finder will be re warded on leaving same at this offloe. : \ | "| 4~k3 REWARD. —Lost or Stolen, a few X\f months ago, a Gold Ring (mourning) with diamond. Had "Jean Geddes," dace of death and age engraved inside.—Above reward will ba paid on leaving at Stab office. _ ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, ~a Gold Locket, on Saturday night, outsldo tho Whan Hotel, with a likeneßS in W, Initials on tho back, " U.C."—Anybody returning tho same to George Crow will raceive the abovo reward. • J>Q REWARD.—Lost, a Pocket Hook, rtfeO between Auckland and Romuora, on Saturday night, containing £23 In notes, a ' cheque for £140, Two Tickets for Abbott's Sweep, and other articles.—Finder return same to Poiioe Station. , OST PROMISSORY NOTES. — All Parties are cautioned against negotiating or in any way dealing with Two (2) Bills for One Hundred and Fifty Pounds (£160) eaoh. dated February Ist, 1881, drawn by John Me- ' Gavin, Jessie McGavin, and Wm. Duncan, In favour of Edwin Martin, payable at the Bank oC New Zealand, Te Awamutu, 4th August, 1881. Notice has been given to the Banks said. Bills having beenlost. EDWIN Te Awamutu, STRAYED, on Saturday, a smsll Heifer in full milk; rope attached to horna; white back, and horns turning in.—Apply to Hunter & Nolan, when a reward of 10s will ba paid. Any person detaining same after this notice will be prosecuted. .__ . OUND, in Domain, on St, Patricks Day, a Silver Watch.—Owner apply at this office. ' I' J FO UND wandering in Symonds-street,' a ! Bay Colt with black points, about two years old. If not claimed before Friday next, will be sold to defray expenses.—E. McGarry, City Market. FOUND, a Retriever Dog.—Owner, can have tho same by paying expenses. It not claimed within seven days, will be sold to i pay expenses.—Apply to J. Evans, Cross-street,; v Newton. ■_ FOUND, on Sunday, a Brown Retriever Dog; collar No. 76; fathom of chain attaohed to neck.—Apply A. MoLecd, Dock street, Freeman's Bay Auctions. TO-MORROW. FLOUR! FLOURI FLOUR I Ex George Noble. B. TONKS & DO. WILL sell, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock. 36 Bags FLOUR. 50"a 17 Bags „ 100'S 13 Sacks „ 200's On account of whom it may concern. TO-MORROW. BOOTS, PRODUCE, &O. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction To-morrow, at II o'clock, at tho Exchange Mart -5 trnnks Boots 60 sacks Feed Oats 109 boxes Candles Also. A quantity of Jewellery, Watches, ana Sundries, THURSDAY, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,.. PIANO, &C, VINCENT-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the late Mr Alex. Black, to sell, by auction, at hia late residence, Vincent street, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of Parlour, Dining room, Bed-room, and Kitchen, Pictures, Piano &c to-morrow, Noon. fruit, potatoes, cheese, &c. mo BE SOLD BY AUCTION, LOCAL FRUIT.-Apples. Pears, Quinces, i Peaches, 60 cases Melton Apples. PRODUCE, &o.—Potatoes, Onions, Cheese. i Batter, Bacon, Hams, Flour, King of Pain, IJiaoults, &c. 1 AT ARTHUR'S MAKT (Continued on Fourth Page-)