nnd that the rato give on cotton, silk, linen, and woollen goods, which was 9 per cent, on the Zealand invoice price, the rate of duty on name, goods being 16i per cent, on English (or other) invoice ; to soe that the duty originally paid would be returned the New Zealand invoice would reqnire_ to be 82 per cent above the import iuvoicc, a rate which every one who knew anything of the trade knew to be absurdly high.— The Committee, however, recommended that the Government should bo urged to increase the rate of drawback on Man chester piece goods to Hi per cont., .which would still leave a margin in favour of tho Customs, as to secure tho return of the dnty originally paid, the goods would thou require to be sold at about 47 per cent, on import invoice. The effect of this would bo to remove an obstnele to the development of the trade between New Zealand and the South Sea Islands. While New Zealand had certain advantages in competing tor tho Island trade, she had also to contendngainst tho larger markets of Sydney and Mel bourne, against the low rate of freight at which goods are carried from London to those ports, and in the class of goods referred to against an inadequate drawback. The lirst two advantages, time and competition would remove; the third must be mot oy being content with a smaller "profit. The last must be got rid ot entirely. —Tho report was adopted. This was all tho business.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.-This day.

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

MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS V. CfEO. DANIEL BBVIN. A special sitting of the Supreme Court was held to-day to hear the case of the Mayor and Councillors v. George Daniel Beviu, a claim for £140 8s JM, share of cost of maintenance of Karangahape Road. Mcsrs J. B. Russell appeared witb Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiffs, and Mr S. lies keth for defendaut. Before tho case commenced Mr Hesketh raised the question of jurisdiction. He contended that the Court had not jurisdic tion to tho extent of the amount claimed,

Mr Cooper argued to the contiary. lie claimed that although the Court could not assume jurisdiction, yet ie could not decline jurisdiction. His Worship overruled thejobjection. Mr Hussell applied for permission to add the sum of £69 to the claim. The sum £140 ■was for maintenance for two years, and the extra sum was for the third year.

Mr Hesketh objected. Ho contended that the Act only gave the plaintiffs power to claim for one year. Highway Boards changed each year, and it was absurd to think, that the City Council could wait for a term of years and"then put in a claim for the whole amount. The intention of the Legislature was clearly not to allow the Borough Councils to swamp a Highway Board with such accumulated claims.

Mr Cooper contouded that the limit allowed by the Act for giving sredit to Highway Boards was six years. The two sums were taken together in this case iv order to avoid multiplicity of actions.

His Worship said there was one important point that had not been touched upon by counsel for either side. Highway Boards were confined to a certain amount in levying rates, and they had statutory duties -such, as repairing other roads, to perform with the proceeds. If the claims were allowed to accumulate, the whole of one year's rates might be absorbed in the liquidation of them.

His Worship reserved bis decision oa the point for the present. It was decided to go on with the claim for maintenance of the road during the year ISSO.

Mr Cooper put In the Highway's Act, 1867, under which the Board was originally constituted, and the Act of IS7I, repeelirjg all but existing districts, also the Highway Act, 1874, and several other. Acts defining boundaries, etc. •

George Daniels Bevin was called by Mr Cooper and deposed that he was Chairman of the Karangahape Highway Board. lie had acted ns such, and had signed the minute book in that capacity. Had not brought the minute book with him.

Mr Cooper said -he had served witness with a subpoena to attend and bring tho minute book, but he had not done so. Uc was liable to penalty for this neglect. Having given evidence in reference to hie position, secondary evidence regarding tho contents of tbe book was admissable.

Mr Bussell pressed the Court to punish the witness for disobeying the mandate of tho Court in not producing the minute book.

His Worship said he was justified iv com mitting the witness for contempt of Court. The plaintitts were entitled to produce secondary evidence. The witness was then . examined, in reference to his position as Chairman.

BERESFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Last evening, at half-past seven o'clock, a most interesting musical and literary enter tainment was given in the above school room. ■ Tho object was a good one, viz., to provide prizes to be awarded to the succes ful scholars. In response to the invitation, the place was well filled. Mr Gorric occu pied the chair, and hi 3 excellent conduct of the whole proceedings did not a little to make the affair a success. The programme was varied and select. With one excep tion, the actors were either teachers or scholars in the city. The principal efforts were readings. Some of the pieces should have been recited. Mr Bruce, of the Girls' High School, gave an excellent Irish read ing, llr Peacock was very good in his reading, a piece entitled, "A Cheap Dinner." Mr Gradwell sang in a capital manner, "Heart of Oak," at the conclusion of which he was warmly applauded. A scholar, a little girl aged 12, Bang sweetly, " The Golden Stair," accompanied by her sister. Their juvenile efforts were well re ceived. A duet by the brothers Neuraagen was quite a success, and followed by applause. A song and pianoforte accompani ment by the Misses Hargrave displayed care and taste, and was encored. A dance and other festivities concluded the evening's proceedings.

TIMARU RACES.

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TIMARU, Friday.

Bikes Produce Stakbs, SOsovs., six

furlong?. Studholm's b c Kauri Eleanor 1 Melton's b f Kauri Waireka 2 Harding'B b1: Kauri Malabar ... .., 3 Time : lmin. 28Jseca. Won easily. TIMAEU Cup, 200sovs., one and three quarter mile. SirModred 1 Lady Emma 2 Libeller 3 H. Prince's Hilarious also ran. Rand wick and Natator were scratched. The betting was 4 to 1 against Lady JKinma and Hilarious, 2 to 1 against Sir Modred and Libeller. This was the race of the season in South Canterbury. It was run on its merits. From first to last, every horse was made to do its beat, the result being one of the grandest races ever run on the Sooth Canterbury Jockey Club's turf. The flag fell to a capital start. Sir Modred's noac •was first to snoiv in front, Lady Emma, Hilarious and Libeller in the orfar named, being all more or less close up. Alter passing a post or two, Lady Emma took up the running, with Libeller at her heels, and Hilarious some distance behind. Passing the stand, this order was still maintained, every horso singly taking it quietly. When the next quarter mile-post was reached, the four were racing neck and neck, and a blanket could all but have covered' them. This state of affairs did not however last long. At the turn into the straight. Sir Modred rushed to the front taking the first place : from Hilarious, who had held it over Lady Emma for a short distance, but who was now pumped. Libeller secured second place after Hilarious fell back, audit was for some time a question whether he or Lady Emma would secure second honours. Tho'filly, however, proved too much for him and though she could not overhaul Sir Modred, who won hands down by a length and a half, [she beat Libeller on the post •with a neck to good, Hilarious being five or six lengths behind. Time, 3mins. 13|secs. There was £251 in the inside totalizator, 69 Bhares being on Sir Modred, and £93 in the outside one With 30 shares on biro. Flying Handicap, of 50sovs. Nomina tion, lscv; acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 3 mile. Butler's eh m Luua, 6 yrs, Sst 21ba (Derritt) 1 G. Bate's b f Hilda, 3 yrs, Cat lOlbs (Thompson) 2 B. N. Vallance's eh h Randwick, 5 yrs, SstlOlbs (Budiugs) 3 Mr H. Horsford's The Joker also started. Billingsgate, Hilarious, Lady Emma, Libeller, and Sir Garnet were Bcratched. Luna had the best of the start, and was never caught. Time, 1 mm. 16J sec.

THE STEAMER TARARUA ASHORE.

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INVEKCARGILL, this day. The Union Company's steamer Tararua is on Otara R« e f, near the entrance to Mataura Biver. No particulars.

A Second Despatch.

News has just reachod town that tho s.g. Tararua has struck on Utara or Waipapa Reef, near the Toi Tok All lives «afc. At present the vessel is close iv shore.

[L'he plnco described in the foregoing telegrams is only about 23 miles from Bluff harbour, nnd about the same distance from Chaslatids Mistake, wuero the steamer Otago was wrecked by keeping too close in shore. All tho dangers in this part ot l'oveaux Strait are very close in shore.]

THE LATEST.

DUNEDIN, this day, 3 p. in

The Hawea with Mr Mills and Captains Cameron and Russell, proceeds at four this afternoon to the scene of tho wreck.

The vessel is 35 miles from Wyndham the nearest telegraph station. A sailor swam from shore with the news. INSURANCES. She is insured for £14,000—£9000 in Lon don, and £5000 in Colonial pilicop.

THE STEAMER TAUPO.

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TAURANGA, this day,

The Stall'a hns cleared the Heads with the Taupo. The Wellington follows at four and picks her up, and the Staffa re turns to Tauranea. Tho Wellington is to attempt to tow her to Auckland. She may bo expected to arrive to-morrow afternoon.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"FAUST."

The production of Gounod's " Faust" last night was witnessed by v capital house, the dress circle especially being well filled. The open, rank high iii the estimation of tho lovers of the lyric drama, aud it would be strange indeed were it not so. To the poetic genius of Goethe wo owe the powerful plot and the libretto, and to tho musical genius of one of the leading Krcnch composers the exquisite sotting that it has received. Pnbably no other theme has ever stimulated so many musical efforts; but Gounod's is the ouly one which is at all comparable with the trans cendent meiiiß of the great poem—the only one which has accorded with its fan tastic and singular character. The music is most agreeable to the ear, and from tho opening movement of the overture till the end of the thrilling finale it successfully sustains tho feeling of pleasure which it excites at the beginning. The orchestration' plays a very conspicuous part in the per formance, and the unqualified success achieved last night is partly ascribable to this as it also is to one or two other facts. The following was the cast:—Marguerite, Madame Fanny Simonseu; Siebel, Miss Leonora Simonscu ; Dume Martha, Miss Frances Simon.seu ; Faust, Signor Paladini; Mephiatopheles, Signer Riccardi; Valcu tine, Signor Luisetti; Wagner, Mr Wentworth. On the programme Mar guerite is termed Madame Simouseu's "great impersonation," and there is no doubt that the statement is fully war ranted. The portraiture given of tho naive and artless German maiden, ie, so far as de portment, action, and costume go, quite realistic, aud tho execution of her vocal pas sages strengthens the illusion which it ia tha aim of the artiste to produce. There was no straiuing after effect. The rOle was marked by severe simplicity of style and naturalness. The singing of the talented cantatrice was aa merctorious as her acting. Its subdued charms were irresistible. The beautiful spinning sone was given with great delicacy of execution, while the a;r which is associated with tho discovery, of the jewel casket, though of a widely differ* cut character was quite as iiuely rendered, the sustained tremolo being taken with the utmost facility. Tho air wherein Marguerite relates her domestic condition to Faust was also marked by great vocal ex cellence, and the flattering impression which it produced upon the listeners was deepened by the charming quartette that jollows between Marguerite, Faust, Mephiatophelci and Martha. The church scene of the fifth Act proved one of the most successful situations in the whole representation. The alow and impressive swell of the organ, the solemn rhythm of tho music and the plaintiveness of' Marguerite's supplica tion, alternating as the latter docs with the sneering and mocking tones of Mephis topheles, united to form a moat effective harmony ; the scene endin? with the penitent girl's agonising but melodious prayer. The concluding scene was charac terised by the S3me finish, and the apotheosis was most happily contrived and carried out. Sigaor Paladini made an admirable Faust, while Signor Kiccardi's Mephistopheles was a portraiture ot great breadth and thoroughly consistent character. The gentleman had evidently made a study of tho part, and his success in it is undeniable. The singing of both was exceptionally good. Signor Kiccardi brought down " the house" by his spirited rendering of the romanza in the second act, while in the opening of the third act Signor Paladini secured several rounds of plaudits for his splendid execution ot the music which falls to his share there.. The trio between Fault, Mephwtopheles and Valentine (Signor Luisetti) proved i very pleasing morceau, and ia fact the singing of these gentlemen in all their concerted passages was good. Miss Leonora Simonscn sang and played well as Siebel, -and Signor Luisetti was well suited in the idle of Valentine. He gave tbe tender and pensive aria in the second act with much feeling. Tho performance was a very complete one and is wall worth repetition. It will be represented again to-night.

SUPREME COURT.-Yesterday Concluded.

Civil Sittings,

(Before His Honour Mr Justice Kichraoud.)

PALMER V. BRUCK.

The Court was occupied until fivo o'clock with the examination of Mr truce, whose evidence appeared in last evening's issue. Prior to the adjournment, his Honour remarked on some of the issues, which ap peared to him to be mere nonsense. Mr Hesketh said that if it went to the jury on those issues, it might last two or three days. Mr Tyler considered that the real question was whether the money had been paid twice. Mr Hesketh said he was iv- Btructpd that plaintiff never got a penny. The fact appeared to be that defendant paid the money to the Crown. The Court then adjourned till 10 a.m. to-day. ! THIS DAY. .At the opening of the Court this morning the examination of Mr Bmco was con tinued. J. A. Tole, Henry Palmer (the'plaintiff), Geo. Harper (member of the firm of Coup laud aud Co., which acted as Bruce's agents), Peter Dignan and D. A. Tole wore also.examined. At the conclusion of this evidence, Mr Tyler asked leave to amend tho seceud plea, so that the sum of £871 10s paid by i the defendant for the plaintiff might be put in as a set-off. His Honor said that ho would consider the application during tho usual adjourn for luncheon. On resuming at 2 o'clock, His Honor said that he could not comply with the request, inasmuch as the plea was not a subject of set-off. As there was no further testimony to offer, he directed the jury to find a verdict for the plaintiff upon the first issue. The jury found a? directed, and upon the last issue returned a verdict for tho full amount claimed, viz., £722 Is sd. The Court then rose. ■

Mr Ewington desires to acknowledge receipt of £3 from an anonymous friend, per Dr. Maunsell, for the Bible in Schools Association.

The losses borne by the Queen's forces in the first two months of the Natal War, so far as they are known, may thus be recorded : Bonkers Spruit, 40 killed, and SO wounded ; Lang's Neck, 83 killed, and 111 wounded; Schuin's Hoogte, 74 killed, and 76 wounded ; Majuba, 92 killed, 131 wounded, and 57 prisoners. These figures represent a total loss of soldiers put hors de combat of 744. Hut in addition, there are the casualties at Potchefstroom, Pretoria, and elsewhere, which may safely though roughly, be put down at 50 in all. This it must be admitted 13 a very grave roll Jof losses as the results of a two months cam paign against ua army untrained farmer, peasants, . .

ATTEMPTED MURDER AT RIVERHEAD.

Result of a Lover's Quarrel.

Residents in the vicinity of Riverhead were considerably alarmed yesterday after noon when it became known that a respect able young woman had been stabbed, and that the perpetrator of the terrible deed was at large in their midst. With all possible speed a telegram was forwarded to the Auckland police stating a few particu lars and requesting that the man be taken in charge at once. On receiviug tho message, Mr Farcy (iv the absence of Mr Superintendent Thomson,) made applica tion to the Customs authorities for the usu of the steam launch, but it was uot avail able. Delay was •inadvisable aud so he despatched tho police boat with Sergeant Martin, Detectives Jeffrey aud Stratheru, constable Dugan aud Dr Honcyman to the scene.

i-riorto the arrival of the polico from Auckland, throe railway employes started iv pursuit of the offender, who proved to bs a maa named Thomas Sims, by calling a seaman and had .prior to yesterday occupied on boaid tho Clansman, They found him in company with tho girl—Miss Aunio Carline—whom he had so seriously stabbed, feeding her with milk at the house where she waa staying. Upon seeing the viiitors and learning their mission, Sims informed them that ho knew well what he had done, and thut he would go quietly with them. Ho was then walked to tho stution, making uo resistance whatever, seemingly re signed to his fate. Ho was searched by Mr W. Naughton, statioiimaster, who found a penknife in one ot his pocke's. Sims, seeing tho knife, said : "That is not the knife I did it with; Mr Bradley has it," and he afterwards volunteered tho statement:—" I stabbed the girl through love ; Koas caused me to do it, cud 1 kuow I shall be hanged if she dies." 1 The police boat arrived nt hiverhead after two hours' hard pulling, and Detectivo JcU'rey then took charge of the prisoner, who had previously been arrestud by Constable Nanghton, placing him on board the p.s. City of Cork. The wounded girl was then placed upon a stretcher, and also conveyed to the steamer awaiting her departuro for Auckland. On the passage down blic occupied a position on deck, btiug hid by means of. a screen which her attendants had

thoughtfully placed before her. The greatest attention was paid her both by tho doctor, tho detectives, aud the steward of

the steamer, the latter administering somo nourishment such as cocoa, &c, by permis sion of tho doctor. Upon arrival at tho Queen-street wharf, a cab was obtained, and the girl conveyed to the hospital, where her wounds were tenderly drossed,and there

is but little doubt that she Will ultimately recover, although her. wounds are very severe, there ,being a largo gash on cither side of her neck, actually exposing tho

jugul* • vein, and both hands being severely cut aa of while defending herself.

The Prisoner's Statement.

Sims, tho prisoner, occupied the cabin of the steamer during her passage down aud spoke and acted very calmly, not seeming likely to perpetrate any further violence. Our reporter interviewed him, and obtained a few further particu lars regarding tho tragedy. After remark ing that lie had got Into a terrible fix, ho spoke as if he regretted his action,although he would not say so directly. lie aaid he never loved a girl as he did Annie Carlinc. He loved hor as his own life. And when he heard that she had been llirting with another man—when upon charging her with it she expressed her intention of

lirowing him (prisoner) over for a man

(lamed Koss —he grew so angry and so care less of the consequence, that he determined ipou her destruction. Without Riving her my clue to his intention, he asked her '.o'come out for a walk, which she at

first refused to do. A little pressing, however, induced her to accede to hi* wish, and they walked away from the houso together, going towards the old dam be tween Deacon's and the railway. Over this dam lay a plank or log, upon reaching which he desired the t'irl to go over first. She hesitated, but quietly compliod, Go ing cloae behind her Suns took a knife which he had in his possession aud sobbed her in the back of the neck near the right shoulder, nud tho girl turning round to defend htrsclf and presenting her face to him, the knife descending a second time made a deep gash in the ncek near the left shoulder. Ho struck at her again, only succeeding in lacerating the girl's hands with which she warded oil' the blows. As he lifted tbe knife the locoud time he said to hi r " Give me a kiss before you Hie, and say you love me," and the girl being truly in danger of immediate death replied " Don't kill me. for I lore you still." His next words were " No, 'tie too late now," but he ceased attacking her, as her words inspired him with just the faintest ruy of hope. These tacts the prisoner furnished while pacing restlessly up and down the cabin of tho steamer, with a sorrowful and despairing look, saying he did not caro whether he was hanged or not if he would only be allowed to occupy ft patch of ground adjoiniDg tho grave of the girl he loved. Ho was brought up before Mr Barstow, K.M., this afternoon and remanded until May 6th to permit of the girl's recovery.

Miss Carline's Statement.

While in charge of the detectives on the passage of the steamer to Auckland, the wounded girl made the following state ment :—" Thomas Sims came to see me last evening, and we went out for a walk between Deacon's and Bradley's, When we came to the bridge, Sims said, " You go over first, Annie ; you know the road better than I do.", I was nearly over the bridge when I felt a stab from behind, and turning sharply round, received another stab with what I then observed to bo a knife, in the neck. ' We, by tliis time, were over the bridge ami amongst the titree. I fell on the ground and tie knelt on my chest saying in excited tones, " ki«s me, Annie, before I die.'" He stooped down and kissed me, and then was about to strike me again when I caught hold of the blade of the knife and we had a terri ble struggle fur it, the consequence of which, was that he wrenched it out of my hands, fearfully lascerating both palm*, and rendering me helpless. He allowed me to eet up when he asked, " Tell me, Annie, .do you love me still?" and I replied, " With all my heart; don't kill me till I see my mother !" Iwaßvery frightenedandranaway for about 200 yards when I fell from ex haustion. I was then very near Mr Bradley's and a man came up and was about to carry me to that gentleman's resi dence when Sims came up and said to him <; 'Twas I, her lover, did it, and here is the knife." Kirns assisted-tho other person to carry me ' into Mr Bradley's, and whilo tbere, Suns stayed by my side, occasionally feeding me with milk, until the timo when ho was taken In charge. Sima' Rival \% a respectable young man named Koss for some time employed as mate on the steamer Minnie Casey. He for some time past has 'been paying attentions to Miss Carlinc, who did not at all seeni averse to him, and they were said to be very good friends indeed. He occasionally took her out for walks, and it is believed that in Sims' absence he was forgotten.! This so enraged him that laying the whole blamo of the other attachment on tho shoulders of the unfortunate eirl he stabbed her as previously stated. Whether Ross and Sims were acquainted we are unable to state, but there exi«tcd no correspondence between them on the subject aa far as is known. RELATIONS BETWEEN SIMS AND MISS CARLINE. ■ On the last trip of the ship Wanganui to Auckland, Sims was second mato and Miss Carlinc a passenger. On the voyage they were very intimately acquainted, and he regarded her as good ai . engaged to himself and went to sea, while she took anl engagement as servant to Mr James Hands of Helensville. From thence she went to Mr Walker's Kaipara Hotel, whero she made the acquaintance of Tom Koas. While here, Sims returned, and induced her to leave her employer to go down to Auckland, Sims then accepted a position as A.B. on board tbo brigantine Clansman, and soon after his departure Mr John I amb procured an engagement for the girl in the house of Mrs Liuton, his daughter. She left this situation shortly afterwards xnd took up her residence at Mr Bradley's (Riverhead), whore Sim's (who had returned to Auckland), inter viewed her on Wednesday night, and de sired an explanation of her conduct, stating that he bad heard she had been flirting with'certain young men. Hedidnotdeemher explanation quite satisfactory, and on Thursday morning again went to see her, and we have already seen the result of the interview. Sims is an American by birth ; wiry in appearance; but evidently quite seusible of his actions, and certainly no madness about him.

TELEGRAMS.

PEE TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

COROMANDEL, this day.

Bismarck.—The rise in last breaking down showed gold through the stone a little more freely than before. The reef is com pact. Tokatea.— The Bismarck broke down the reef in the face of the tunnel this mom ing, when strong blotches of gold again showed through the stone. The discovery now published is not specimens. Its im portance lies in the fact of the gold being throughout the body of the reef and nt so g.«at a, depth. The rich stuff will no doubt coino next. GOLD RETURNS. Gold banked : Mr. Egmont's claim, 2oz. 15dwts.; Maylield, 4oz. l&lwts.; Barrett's 330z5.; Horni'brook's Pride of Tokatea, 7oz. Cdwts.j Ticrnau's, 93ozs. 15dwts.; Stringer's claim, Coz. 3dwts.; Applcgrcen's (Pride of Tokntca.) tribute, 13ozs. 13dwts. Golden Pah.—All work is proceeding smoothily and satisfactorily. There is no. change.

THE DUKE OF MANCHESTER.

OPUNAKE, this day.

The Duke of Manchester, accompaniod by Colonel Header and Mr Peurce, arrived Jast night. They started for Puugarehu this morning. It is thought they will visit Parihaka,

A SAWMILL BURNED.

WELLINGTON, this day.

Kobinßon's saw mill, at Carterton, along with tho machinery, baa been destroyed by [iro. The insurance will not cover the loss.

Tho ship Pucroo, from London, is at the Heads.

Ko tlio 100 tons of Portland cement to be manufactured iv tho colony, the Minis tor of Pablic Works lias accepted tho otters ot Messrs Hibberd and Dick, of Dunedin, and of Mr D. Atkinson, of Now Plymouth, for the supply of 100 tons each, for gums of £4 Ga 3d, aud £4 7» Gd I""' t°u respec tively.

DUNEDIN, this day

A firo occurred at Dornwell's stables this morning, which wits promptly extinguished. They wore insured in tho Transatlautic for £100. '

The City Council have adopted in globo the recommendation for retrenchment by the Committco, because one Councillor showed such de'tructtvc tendencies. Tho savings effected amount to £5000 yearly. The Cromwell Company's crushing for the month is -151oz from 435 tons.

ARREST FOR FORGING.

ASUBURTON, this day,

A man named Wood, late of Chriat church, was arrested here lust night on a chargo of forging and utteriug, aud was brought hoforc the Bench to-day and remanded.

HEAVY RAIN.

CIIKISTCUURCH, this day.

A patient immcd l'catherstono hirk escaped yesterdey from the Lunatic Asylum, Heavy rain fell yesterday and in continuing to-day. It is very welcome to the farmers,

ALBURNIA G.M.C.

The annual meeting of tho sliaroholdors of this Company was held in the largo room of the lusuranco Buildings this afternoou, Mr Thos. Macllarlauo (Chairman of Direc tors) presiding. The report was submitted, aud showed that the quantity of quartz crushed was 4,084 tons or ordinary stone, and 6,ooUlbn. of spociuicn stouc, produciug 8,.')270z5. 12dwt«. of gold, of tho value of £21,G'-'O 4s 4d. Out of this s.um, £11,UUO, ur £17sfid])ershnre, has beenpaidindividends. During the last quarter of the year the quartz raised wa» not up to the average quality, and this fact, added to a scarcity of water for crushing purposes, has caused tho the returns to fall of considerably. The Directors are eatisiied that Mr Kadford aon tiuues to exert all his energies to further the Company's interests in every way. The Dlrectots recommend thr appropriation of the usual honorarium of £250 to tho Board for the curreut year.

The balance-sheet showed that tho ro ctipts has amounted to £2G,848 3s 7d, and tho expenditure to £26,672 l'Jd, leaving a bulauce in baud of £175 4h 9d.

Tho report and balance sheet were adopted.

The Chairman mentioned that a man named Elinor, in the Company's employ, had had his eyesight destroyed by an acci dent, and wus therefore incapacitated for further service. Since the dato of tlic acci dent the directors had been paying him £1 per week. This action was approved, and it was ro soNed to continue it for another year.

The retiring director (Mr Howard) was ro elected, and Mr White was re-appointed auditor.

The Chairman was expressing his hope that the Alburnia would riot follow the lead of the Moiinatairi Company in cutting down the men's wages, when Mr Hurst interrupted him with the statement that the matter was oue of detail, ami therefore eutirrly within the provinco of the directors.

A vote of thanks was immediately passed to the chair, and the meeting dissolved.

MINING NEWS.

COKOMANDEL,

Success,—The mine manager reports as fallows :—I haye been busy getting timber and making-preparations for parting the rise as soon as convenient, This evening I got a few specimens somewhat like the last I sent. I am in hopes of coining on another rich patch soon. Tho ground is still keeping hard, but looks pretty well. No. 2 LeTel: The reef is a little broken to-dsy, but good prospects obtained, and good working ground is about three or four nches in sizs.—PETER Keid. .

ToKATKA.—The mine manager has sent in the following report :—" Twenty-two feet have been driven by the contractors during the week in the No, 7 level, which is rather less than their average, owing to a band of mullock making in the hanging wall for a foot, which compelled them to keep the ground timbered close up to their face. The country continues fine driving, carrying a dig of about 2 feet in width, and moat promising body of quartz of any that's been cutsiucc the lode channel was entered. Ai little water is making in the face (having left the main flow some 30 feet back) but sufficient to have any effect upon the water runningl! in the old workings below. the " Van" level. The Utter level has been re. paired and put in good workiog order. I etclo3e an application from Mr Dorau, the firewood contractor, for the lone of 3 kauri trees ; also, one from Boswell and party tributora, which I. have recommended to alter the number of his block in the books of the company. ' It appears that he made a mistake in applying for No. 3 instead of No. 2, the one he is working in, and the one he intended to take up. Tho emsll leader he has in band is on the boundary of Ko. 3 and No. 2, but running in the latter block. Tne party is getting a little gold. They have about lOlbs of specimens on hand, and 4 bags of general stuff. In a few weeks we shall be wanting rails for the No. 7 level; 150 ft. more will finish tho Biamarck propor tion. 1 therefore recommend that the rails bo taken out from the No. 3 level to supply the requirements of the No. 7. Thero is sufficient in the No. 3 level to carry us through ths Tokatca ground. The latter level is in good order,' but the rails are being injured by the mineral water draining into the drive. - J OHtf HALL."

Bismarck.—The striking of gold in the low level on Thursday afternoon caused great excitement, as it seemed hoping against hope that such good news was so near at hand. Mr. Hall's (tho manager) report speaks for itself. Tho contractors are making good progress, the country being of tho best character. The manager accom panied by one of the directors (Mr. Tierney) has been looking over tho Tokatea, and have selected a place 100 feet insido tho Tokatea boundary to start a winze, which will go on simultaneously with the tunnel, and when connected will afford ven tilation to the latter. The Bismarck riso will when through give ventilation, and will dispense with the pressure of air from the mouth of the mine.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

April 29. 1831. Bank Of N.Z.—Buyers, £22 sa; boiloib, £2210s National Bank—Buvors, C6s 6d; sellers, 67s Cd Colonial bank—Sellers, dCn Gd N.Z. Insurance—Bayers, 70s; sellers, 728 Gd S.B. Insurance—Sellers, Sis Cd National Insurance—Sellers, 28a 6d Union Insurance—Buyers, 21a Colonial Insurance— Sellers, 12a Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 10b ; sellers. £10 los Union Saßh and Door Co.—Buyers, £512a 6d; sel'ers, £5 159 N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, £5 12 6d Accident Insurance-Buyers, 3s id Moanataiarl—Sellers, 30s /lburnia-30s, 29s 6d ; buyers, 283; sellers, 30s Caledonian—Sellers, 17s 1 Kurunui Hill-Sellers, 7s Cd Golden Crown—Us 6d, lls Bd; buyers, Us Golden Calf-Is 9d Tokatea-fls Bisniark—Buyers. 8j ; sellers, 10s JOSEPH NEWMAN Chairman

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A meeting of this Board was held this afternoon in the office, Wyndham strect. His Worship the Mayor in the chair. Present: Messrs Prime, Luke, Goldie, Moat, Hobbs, and Peacock.

Tenders.—The following tenders were received for school building at Hastings :— Alfred Boyle (Thames), £265; John Corn wcll, £327; K. S. Macfarlane, £258; James Mills, £331; Henry Ludner, £250. —On the motion of Mr Goldie, the tender of Mr Macfarlane was accepted ; the lowest tender being irrefjalar. TkKahu.—'l he following tenders were received for school building in this district: —J. L. Mangelo, £43 10s ; D. Anderson, £45; £57105, Geo. Churcb.-On the motion of Mr Moat, seconded by Whuke, the tender o£ Mr Mangelo was accepted.

Powers of Executive Committee.— Mr Goldie Bpoke at some length as to the powers delegated to the Executive Com mittee, on which there was considerable discussion, after which Mr Goldie moved and Mr Hobbs seconded, " That at the next regular meeting of the Board the Secretary be instructed to furnish infornialion ns to tho powersand duration of the Executive Committee.—Carried.

School Committee Confeeence He pokt.—A letter anil report were read from Conference of School Committee, as to their reßpoctivo duties and responsibilities, held on the' 11th March, nud desiring the Board to name a day, on which the delegates could meet tho Hoard, as soon as convenient after tho 9th of. June.— The Chairman said this waß a most impor tant matter, and he would move, " That ii special meeting of the Board be called on Friday at 2 o'clock to consider the matter." His Worship thought it was necessery to go over the suggestians of tbe Conference.— Mr llobbs said the suggestions might bo so in harmony with the jniud of the Board, that members would simply have to con gratulate tho Conference. —After some ro marks, tho motion was carried. (Left Sitting.)

TIMARU RACES.

SECUND DAY.

TIMARU, this day. ,TllK weather was wet and miserable, and the attendance only halt as large as yester day. Very little betting. S.C.J.C Handicap, Luna 1 Lady Emma 2 Joker 3 HOKDLES. Winnilicld 1 Sailor Boy .... 2 Agent 3

VAIKATO V. AUCKLAND C.C.

This match was being played in the Domain to-day in tho presanco of a small number of spectators. Auckland went to tho wickets lirst, and were all out for IG3. Waikato had two wickets down for 15 runs at 3.30 p.m. Fitzpatrick, one of the Waikato meu, sustained a naity cut over the eye, through the ball striking him while lie was wicket-keeping. Tlio following are the scores : — Auckland.—lst innings. Cor, b Woot] 11 Jfoacho o Wood, b Stafford .. .. •* Uiiulon, o Woods 8 Hucklaud o Groiwon, b Wood.. .. 12 L) noli o Jones, b Pilllnpr 39 Hoblneon o Stafford, b Tonka.. .. 7 Thompson o Wood, b Stobblnx .. 26 Hold, lbw, b Wood 18 , DalKlicßb, b mobbing 1 Willie, b Tonks 1« Boulo, o Smith b Tonks 0 Chee: oman, not oui <J Extras - •• lv Total 163 Waikato, Ist Lsninos. . Fitzpatrick, c llcalo, b Bucklund .. 1 Fmlth. not out Jj K. Pi llntf, run out .. _ ..3 Kxtras ■ G

■ Total for 2 wlckots .. ..18 The match, Waiknto v. United Cricket Club, will be played to-morrow.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING. STAR, FRiPAY. APRIL 29



I've known somo very mean men iv my time, There was Deacon Overreach,now; he was so mean he always carried a hen in bis gig-box when he travelled, to pick up the oats the horse wasted in the manger, and lay an egt» for his breakfast in tho morning.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, another change In ttainpier's Fresh Advortißoment of Wonderful liargaiaa, llh pago. noxt llio auctions. \\f ANTED, v General Servant ; must Vt bo v (food Cook.—Shafcospearo Itoto), Wrndham-itrcot^ \vTaNT ED, ft good Housemaid for V V Hotel lii town : ono mod to tho work.— Mra Elamoro's Registry. Hhortland-Btroet.. VIfXNTKD, a Stokor for the Auckland TV Fteam Kopo I actor?.— Apply at tho. Works. l'onsouby. WANTED, a first-class Barmaid.— Cosmopolitan HoteL \\J AN TED, a strong Lad to make him- Vt »olf gonerally useful.—Bevego'a Store, Cook street. __ WANTED, a respectable Youth to go round for ocdorn.-Apply E. M. Hallalt, Manukau Koad. Farnell. . WANTED, a l}oy ; must be able to • rallk.-Apply Thotnaa Mitchell. Mount Eden. V\/ ANTED, 1 endera for Building a five- VV loomed House; labour only.—Apply for plan and specification to D. Glllanders, Victoria- Street West, corner Doofc-street, after S p.m. 'ANTED, Apprentices for Millinery. Apply J. Cosgcave & Co. WANTED, a good General Servant for the country.—Apply 62, Qrcystreet. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Masonic Hotel. Princes-street, Good refcrencoa required. % WANTED, a First-class Barmaid for Hotel in the clty.-Apply btak Offlce. WANTED, Strong Lad to deliver par celf. -Garlick and Cranwoll. ANTED, Three Hands"for tho Bush —Apply to James McQulre, Contractor, or to K. Gibbona and Co., Onehunga, W ANTED, Everybody to go to the T ' Cheap Drapory Sale at Dunne, Hall, & Co.'b, Qnoon-stroet, opposito Thistle Hotel. WANTED, a strong Boy for a black smith's shop.-Apply C. H. Low. Upper gymonda-stroet. VTRTANTED.by a respectable young Man T V a Situation as Storo Manager; haa a knowledge of drapery, grocery, ironmongery ; understands the timoor busineta; is a good clerk; refcronoo good.—Address, U.J., Kv«NINQ STARofQoo. WANTED, two respectable Men as Boarders In a private family where no othors oro kept.—For address apply Stab office. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant.—Apply at the Glasgow Bakory, Wcllington-Btroet. WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply at the Gas Works. WANTED, the Public to Know-A Choice Stock of Tweeds and Coatings alwaya on hand at K. Stow'd, Tailor, ViotOrla | street. Prleon low. WANTED, a smart Girl as General Servant.-Apply at the Market Hotel, foot of Qroy-ntreet • WANTED KNOWN, the remaining 6d and 3d Oleograph Album Scraps are all reduced to Id each picture. Look at tho beau tiful Japanese Antimacassars displayed at 111, Queen-3troot, and Brandon Homo, Parnell. WANTED, a good General Servaat; ono that can milk preferred.—Mr Edgar, Uycr, Wolleslef-street Kast, WANTED KNOWN, tnat you cau Dross woll for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and MUligan. Hoe advertlse ment on front page. WANTED KNOWN-For sale, about 1} Aoros, including Orchard, two Pad docks, Stahlos, &0.. and.Five-roomed Cottage; übo of ran. Price, £330, cash or terms. Situated at Mount Kdcn.—Apply this offlce. _ ANTED KNOWN, that ProiossorF. O. CaUllau will open an Klomontory Singing Close in tho ante-room at the back of at. James' Hall, Wellington-street, on Tuesday, 3rd May, at half-past seven p.m. Subscription: Ladies, 6s ; Gentlemen, 10s Gd per quarter, pay able In advance. ANTED KNOWN, Dampier's. Wonderful Bargains in Crockery will bo for sale in the market, near Wellesley-streot, on Saturday next WANTED, Ladies to call and inspect our Children's, Boys', and Yontbs" Clothing. We have now the largest, cheapest, and most fashionable assortment in New Zea land.—Phillip's Mart, opposite Darby-atreot. V(i7 ANTED, Tenders until Saturday, i» * April 30, for Kroction of Fence at North Shoro. Specifications to be seen at the storo of Mr A, B. Donald, Queen-street. ANTED, you to see the magnificent stock of New Ties. New Hats, New Bhirts. and New Hosiery just opened at the New Zealand ClothingJTaotory. \\ TANTED^Wante"d,~"to" Sell, very Vy cheap: About 2,000 dozen Oranges. Large Oranges, 8d per dozen; Small Oranges, 12 for 6d; 6 dozen Large Oranges for 3s 6d; 6 dozen Small Oranges for 23 Gd. Ploaae to bring your own bags, and be in time. Beat Fresh Butter, Is Id lb, i lbs for 4s.—H. Wattß, Pitt streot. Now is the time to buy cheap Oranges. WfANTED KNOWN.—The New V V Winter Stock is now Opened Out at the New Zealand Clothirg Factory. The variety is larger than usual, and the Kilting and Quality mncb superior to any other goods offered to the public. T\7 ANTED, the Ladies to buy the new l| lot ot Fashionable Drapery at Dampior's. including Pompadour Velvet, 33 Gd tho yard ; Black Velvet, 2s 9d; Stamped Kibbon Velvet, Is'; Black Satin, 23 6d; Plußh Ribbon, Od; Ladles' Spring-top Fur Gloves, 2s; Ladies' Chenille Scarves, Is; Jersey Collars, Is; Wool Shawls. Is; Ladies' Handsome Leather Bags, 3a 6d; largo lot of Satin Cloth, la 6d, &c, &c— W. H. Damplor, Wakefleld-street, near the old shop.



Wantad. WANTED, Merchants, Shippers, Mill owners, Gum-buyers, So., to Pnrohase First-class Corned Beef (warranted), 501bs. and over, !!4<i. in koas or tierces up to ten tons; terms to suit purchasers.—G. Hulme, Butcher, Qaeen-3treet. ANTiCD, a Tinsmith and Zinc worker.—Apply 0. Wltheford, Parnell. TTTANTED, a Journeyman Baker j ulso V V a Boy,—James Leslie, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant ; one accu-itomed to washing and ironing and general houae-work.—Apply to Mrs Percival, Green Lane. "T\/"ANTED, Tenders for Building Vt Stables and Out-houses at tha Whau, till FrUD AY, 28th. Plans and Specifications at No. 2 Cotole Villa, Eden Terrace. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. __ R. D. JAMK9. WANTED KNOWN, a 300-gallon Copper Boiler for Sale, cheap.—Clark & Gano. Fort-Btreot. ANTED KNOWN, the Greatest Exhibition of Meohanioal Toys to bo seen in Auckland are now on view and sale at C. W. Goodson's. All move by steam or clock work. An immense assortment of Games, Puzzle?, Musical Boxes, Magic Lanterns, &c, &c., suited for winter evening's amusements, at prices varying from Is to 100s. A Specimen Toy will be set In motion in the window at each hour from 10 to 5. See it, and then inspect them in the shop, 111, Queen-street WANTED, 10 give away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for Ssg or upwards will receive a present of a pair of Trousßrs.-J. D. PhUlipß, Tailor. 170 Queen street. \\r ANTED KNOWN.—As regards V T Dampiort Pianoforte MU3ICIMU3IO! MUSIC! Monsieur Cailllau, the celebrated musical critique, whose judgment as such no ono in Auckland has yet gainsaid, has beon a large pnrchasor, and has Binoe praised it highly. The Music consists of Songs(seniimentaland comic), Duets, Operas, Pieces, Uances, &c., &c; all one prlco—6d each, 13 to the dozen, i-peci mend may also bo seen at Mr Westphal's, tho fashionable Queen-street Bootmaker. Cata logues on application. Lot of Soiled Music, id and Id eaoh W. H. Damfikr, Wakeflold streot, a few yards from tho shop he has lately eft. \*/~ANTED, Cash Buyers-500 tins of Vr Flnoat Preserved Peaches, Is each; Cairns' Homo-mado Murmalado, Is per tin; Largo Bottles Worcestershire* Sauce, Is ; Safety Matohes, ljd per dozen; boxes containing 1000 Vestas, Bd eaoh; Firman Haddocks, Is per tin; Dlcby Chicks. 1b 2d per tin; English Sardine*, very large tins. Is 2d each; Night Lights, Is per box: Wax Candles, Is 3d per lb; 21b tins Je'ly (quality Al), only 2s each; Large Kits, id, 01, 8d each r bottles Knglißh Sauce, Cd each; slb tins Pickled Salmon, 2< 6d each,; Fresh Halmon, S)d per tin; Freah Herrings, 8d por tin ; Marma lade, Brt por tin; 251b bags Finest- Flonr, 3a 6d nnoh; Egg Powder, 7d per tin; 101b boxes of Vory Fino Toa, 20s eaoh; 61bboxes of Very Fine Tea, 13s Gd each ; 7lb bags Oatmeal, Is 3d each; lUce, 3d per lb; Baking Powder, IJd per packet; Balt Butter, 10d per lb; Potatoes, 4s por cwt; Raspberry Jam, OJd por tin; Cheese, best quality, from 7d per lb; Bacon, Hams, Fresh Huttor, Fresh Eggs, ftc, &o.,and every desorip tion of Groceries and Provisions at the lowest possible prices, delivered in every part of the Cit7 and Suburbs. Families called on for orders. -RICW'3, Victoria and Albert Btreets. WANTED KNOWN-At C, W. Good- Bon's Stationery Is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Noto, 2d por quire; good Envelopes, at 2d per 25; tho Kensington and lirunswiok Note, (highly fashionable). Is 8d per 5-quire packet; Bnvolopes to match, 3d per 25; ICxquibilo Damask iiopp Vote, in 6 colours, at 1b per quire; Knvolopos to match. Is per 25: Mourning Note in all borders, Cd per qulro, and pourt Envelopes, 6d per packet; Monogram ,2 letters) Noto Paper. ud per quire, with uourt i£n volopna to match, Cd per 25. Pass, Exoroine md Copy Bpoks, Day Books, Ledgers, Journals In groat variety; Writing Desks, Blotters, En velope Ciisos, Sco.; Birthday Cards, a beautiful lesortment; Initial Stamps, for paper or linen marking, from In each; the Croedmoor,Bull Dog, and Mulo Savings Bank, Sea; &o.—lll, juoon-Btroet, and Brandon Houso, Parnoll. S PAKTKIDGE, Coal, Coke, and O» Firewood Moreliant, &0.. Victoria-street Kast.—Wanted, to Bny a good Horse, Cart, and Harness, and small Weighing Machine, Board ana .Residence. BOAKD AND RESIDENCE.-Two or throfl Gentlemen can bo comfortably ac ;ommodated.—Apply to MrsDinnin, Ponsonby, Jr R. Homo. Shortland-Btrcot. YOUnG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUICEM-STRKKT Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea Irora 5 to 7 p.m. Ro»rdlng house for Young Ladles who are )ccupiod during the day. Terms on application o tho Secretary. Working Partlos and othor Soolal Gatherings iro hold during tho Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in ionnection with tfro Institute PIOVEKNOU BKOWNE HOTEL, KJT HOB3ON-STHEET. Doaud and Lodging 20s. por Week 3INGLB Room 255. Meetings. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BMLE SOCIETY. Tho Public Meeting of tho Auckland Auxiliary ■liblo Society will bo held In tho Hall of the If oung Men's Christian Assotiantion ooMokiui Hvbniio, May 2nd. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Several Ministers and Gentlemen aro ox isctcd to address tho meeting, and a collection .vill bo mado in aid of tho Society's funds. H. H. LAWRY, Hon. Sec. April 20, 1881. ONEHUNGA PHRPETUAL, LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of Members will be hold it 8 o'clock p.m., on FRIDAY, tho 29th of April, a tho Masonic Hall, Onehunga. Tho retiring Directors, who aro eligible for ■o-elecUon, are Messrs K. C. Batstow, C. C. Jleming, and C. V. Hill. J. D. JACKSON, Secretary. Lost ana Founa. LOST, a Liver and White Spaniel Pup (dog) from Parnell.—Apply to W. Mow )-ay, Parnell. LOST, on last Thursday, in the upper part of the city, a Round Gold Brooch, with pearl in centre.—Ten shillings reward on wringing same U) B. Eaglotou, Hairdresser, jueon-street. LOST, on Cricket Ground, Domain, on fSaturday. Diamond-headed Snake Ring ; ilso, Enamel Ring with Pearl.—Kinder ro irarded by returning ono or both to Mr King, Bank of Australasia. K*~t KEWAKD. _ Lost, an English 3&JL Silver Lever Watch; maker's name, ' Kohn. Auckland."—Finder returning same to Star offlco will receive tho above reward. S~TOLEN, a young Black Ketriever Dog. Answers to "Dash." Strips- of whito bottom of throat and breast. A handsome rewarded will be paid on conviction of tbo ,hM.—T. B. HBnnaford. Queen-street. ijIOUNU, a White Cow; branded on JD right hip, loft horn broke1!; calved on IVodneßday night.—Apply to Stephen Hooker, Fhrea Kings. FOUND, at the Sctiool-room, Lake Tafeapuna, a Drtss Skirt. Owner can ■iavo same by paying expenses. If not claimed within soven days after thla will be sold to lofray expenseSi—Apply Mr Wright, Lake. U'or .Sale. Q N SALE, 20 TONS PRIME WAIKATO POTATOES. G. S. JAKINS, C UST/OM-HOUSE- STREET. mOAKK I V H, PER BRIG S^REN (now due): 200 tons Smith's and Household best NEW CASTLE COAL 30 toti3 boat BONE FLOUR. A GOOD SUPPLY OF TAUPIRI AND I BAY COALS always on band. W.-& G. WINSTONE. ! . I XfiAKLY FLUKE KIDNISY SEED POTATOES. .BEST HOUAKT TOWN TABLE POTATOES. 1 TON BACON AND HAMS, Very Superior Quality. ] 1 1 ADAM LAYBOUKN, \ i FORT- STREET. i 1 TTiAILY EXPECTED, Perßrigantine 'Helena,1 from Oamaru, | AND FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, s 500 bags Best HART OATS I 200 „ TARTARIAN OAIS j 800 „ DANISH OAT 3 ' 100 „ BRAN 100 „ FOWL WHEAT j 10 tons OATMBAU ■ i Li W.EATON.



To Let. TO LET (cheap), in Hobson-street, thn New Brlok Shops, with water laid on ar ? every convenience, next to Gibbon s, grocer; good opening for Draper, Tobacconist I • Milliner.-Apply to J. Corley, Baker, Hobao. ' siE e.e.t: _— ■ TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, in minutes walk from the wharf: rent, 10 1 —Apply to J. Finlay, corner of West Queen an i Chapel streets. rriO LET or For Sale, a Six-roomed Vo X ta«e, with good allotment; rent, 12s 6d water laid on. Also, for Sale, a New Jfou roomed Cottage, well finished; 43 feet front«g< Price, £225; terms easy.-3. White, Brighto Road, Parnell. TO LET, Cottage of five rooms wit five acres of land in garden, orchard, an paddock, five miles from town ('bus and rail Kent, 12s 6d per week.-W. & J. Frater, Shori land-street. mO LET, Part of the Fitting Shop ii I Viotoria-Btreot; large plato-glasa window Suitable for Watchmaker, Jeweller/l'obaooonisl or other light trade.—Apply to Geo. W. Hislop. r|iO LET, a four-roomed House in Beres X ford-street, at a low rent to a respectabl tenant for a year.—Apply Mr Hanson, Buildoi Bereaford-Btreet. TO LET, in Queen-street, a Room suit able for a Shop.—Apply to J. M. andj Mowbray. rpO LET, a comfortable four-roome( X Cottage; also a gcod Bakehouse,—H. J Rlordan, Nelson-street. TO LET, in central part of Parnell, i large Shop and Dwelling-honse; gooi garden and never failing well of water.- Apply to S. Vale, Land Agent, Shortland-street TO LET, with immediate possession, the Promises occupied by Mr John Smith near Howick; where for many years he hai successfully carried on the business of carriei with a small Grocery Store. Horses, implo ments, and goods ia store to bo taken at i valuation. Kent moderate.—For definite par ticnlars apply to Alfred Bockland. ■__ m ti B E^ L is I A beautifully situated Residence at Mount St John, with two acres of land, and stabling i: required.--Apply to H. Ashton & Son. Shop, with large Dwelling House attached, it Hden Crescent; also. House of eight roonw Eden Crescent.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son. Six-roomed Cottage, Alten Road, pleasantl; situated.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son, Hounc and Land Agenta«B, New Zealand Insurant Buildings. mo l c t- THE KOHUOKA FARM, PAPATOITOI, At present in the occupation of Mr John Smith, Apply for full particulars to MR WILLIAM FRANK BUCKLAND, Remuera. Postal addreßS—Box 215, Auokland. For Sale. FOR SALE, Three Well-built Honses (reoently new); let at Da, 7s, and 8a respec tively. Prico £430. Excellent investment.— Address for particulars, by letter, "E. 8,," Stab office. 1* JIOR SALE, a New Patent Mangle. J Will be sold a bareain.—Apply to Mr Rowe.jU Neal's Grocery, Queen-street. IHOR SALE, a comfortable four-roomed ! House in Wellesloy-atreet j^nice situation and handy to town.—Apply to H. Partington, Stichbary's Buildings, Queen-street. 1~;hOK SALE, or TOTLkT, with im mediate possession, one of the best Farms on the Waikato line of railway, near Auckland, with a largo handsome house. The land is of tho best quaity. well watered by creeks, the scenery beautiful, and within ton minutes walk from railway station.-For particulars, apply at Evkninq Star office. IjiOß SALK or LEASE, a good paying I Butchering business in the suburbs.—For full particulars, apply to Hammond and Byron. 1, Fort-street. Auckland. 'mo BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND JL ■ OTHERS. FOR SAI-E, the FREEHOLD of a LARGE HOTEL, now doing a good business, recently oreoted in a populous and rapidly extending district,—Apply to Messrs. Uamuel Coohrano and Son, or to Messrs. J. M. & J. Mowbray. CpOR IMMEDIATE baj^, cneap, and II terms easy a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, oorner of Coddoring ton and Kepple-streols, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with evory convenience, and Allotment 40 foot frontage to Upper Queen street by a depth ot 156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent, Fort-street. £750-'ilWO' GAPITAL SHOPS, doing *» -a good business, and let at good rentals, splendidly situated on a corner allot ment, 33 x 100 feet.— X Vailo, House and Land Agont, Shortland-elrcet. __^ ■PIOO CASH, Balance as agreed—House ~ of i rooms, with ver»ndah,* stables, coach-houses, tank, wall, &c, and allotment 33 x 51.6. Biluateiiin a leading street, 15 minutei walk from Post Office.—B. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-streot. iMOfl-HUPKRIOR QUALITY FAKM, con *tßov taining 10 acres ot rich volcanic land all in grass, good House of S rooms, stable, cow shed, &c, plenty of water, 1J miles from railway Station. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-stroet. 4?T kS. PKR FOOT.-BuUdlnp~Allotments, *-L ° 42 x 128 feet, situated at Ponsonby. If desired the whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage —a. Vaile, House and Land Agent, 3hortland-6treet. J?i «a CASH, balanoe at 7i per cent, two <*• x"" Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin clpal street, oloee to Queen-street. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—8. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortlanil-street. x?KA CASH, balance by weekly payments of *si>\j i sa eac j lj wif jj g per Qgnt (nterog^ q CVBi [ortable House of seven rooms, with Bath-room- Soullery, tank, &c, and large Garden, fully stocked with choice fruit trees in full bearing, frioe, £500. Twenty minutes' walk from Poat office.—B. Vaile. Shortland-street. tpOR SALE. Farm in the Waikato.—A J. Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; large market garden, and grass paddock; good House and evory convenience; price, only £210. 41so, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukekohe, Now Plymouth,Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakuri, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki. &c, &c, ranging from llfl per icre upwards —D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, 74, Queen-street, opposite Bank of New Zealand. FOR PALE, Klour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £6000 to G7OOO per annum.—Further particulars on appli oation to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. q [i v a, • F I j i! The undersigned have for Sale, near Suva, Fiji (the new capital), BLOCKS OF LAND Apply to B. TONKS & CO. JpFOO CASH, Balance at s%—Superior S'' Farm of 157 acres, conveniently «ituated in one of the beßt districts, all feno id, in 5 paddocks, and in grass, crop and orchard, ill gently undulating land of good quality; flouso of 6 rooms, with dairy, stable, sheds, &o, »nd 40 head of cattle, 2 horses, pigs, dray, farm. Implements, &c &c. Price for the whole, 6U00.-S. Vallo, Land and Katato Agent, Short ind-3treet. gn O R KALE, |J Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 rooms', jlao, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tanks, &c, with largo Corner Allotment; 3onveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of the Post-office. S. VAILE, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SaLE.— Ponsonby. —For Imme diate Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, &c, large garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet trontage to Grace-street, Poosonby; the House ia well finished, gable ends, bow window, verandah, and good position; also several Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponsonby and elsewhere.—Full par ticulars from D. V. Evans, Kstate Agent, 74, atfoen-streeet, opposite Bank of New Zealand. 6~ Ii SALK, Foneonby. a Choice Little Kstate of nearly dye aores, garden, paddock, &c., on which there is erected a gcod Seven-roomed House, md large pantry and ont-huildings. This property is beautifully situated, over looking tho Upper Harbour, in the. rapidly cislng suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent. 74, Queen-street. l/lOK SALE, Splendid Suburban Resi- JP dence, with four acres of very eood land. FOR SALIC, House of seven rooms, 'wash uouso, &c., Manukau Road, Parnoll; prico, low. FOR SALK, Cheap, a Profitable Business in town; a good chance for a working man with £250 and a slight knowledgo of mechanics; tho present proprietor retiring to tho country. For particulars of the above, apply to J. F. STEWART, House, Land and Commission Agent, Hiph-street |/l 'O .ft SaLE, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Ciikaf Bcildino Allotments 1 Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-street, Pon'Onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25b per foot; Bayfleld, £25 per ot; Wafiace-Btreet, 30s per foot; Grace-street, !08 per foot: Milford-stroet, 20s per foot; King-street, noar Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-t treot, near ,he Hal), Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other cheap properties, suah as 3hop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, ;orner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. Full particulars from Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street. TO INTENDING SETTLERS. FOR SALE, at Matakawa, Hick's Bay, Sixteed Years' Lease of Splendid Run of about 1,019 Acres, with improvements, consisting of Six-roomed House, Woolshed42x 17 ; Shearing, Drafting, nnd Stock Yards; 400 acres divided by wire foncing into three paddock?, laid down in English grasses, an*l,soo acres bush fenced. All improvements made within last five years. Yearly rental, £150 Price, £150. Matakawa ia easily accessible from Auck land, is one of the loveliest placas on the coast, and ia the key to an unlimited tract ol country, which may be added if purchaser wishes, and ia a bargain well worthy the attention of in tending settlers. Apply to HUTCHINSON Si GORDON, Queon-Btroot,



Public Notices. °l /CENSUS NOTIC: — Should any Householder or Resident in t 10 City or Suburbs have any Census Schodul is. which have not been call d for by the dlffere id Xnumerators, or returned to these offices, it specially requested that they be left or f< r warded forthwith to the Consus Enumeratt New Zealand Insurance Buildings. fc "ORETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAi 18 8 1. ii ). A few Copies can now be obtained at tl Evening Star Office. n T BEG to notify that GEORC3E COPAS, ir [' X late Wharf Clerk, has no authority to r ' ceive RODdB or transact buainees on my accom " JO3KPH CRAIG. °T>UBLIC NOTICI I beg to notify that I, GKORGK COPA! ;" having left tho employ of Joseph Craig, hai • begun business for myself as Receiving an Forwarding Agent, and will promptly execul t\ all ordera entrusted to me. Orders left at m r office, Queeu-street Wharf. • n AND C. LEWIS' ESTATI Prior to a Final Dividend being deolarod i above Estate, all Claims must bo forwarded 1 the undersigned on or before tho loth prosimi otherwise they will not be recognised. HERMAN BR'iWN, iTrustees EDWARD LEWIa, ; irastec3- MESSRS. GRAY AND EDWARD] wish to announce that they have con meacod business in Auckland as AGENTS fc the Purchase and Disposal ok Nativ Lands. Having had large experience in nativ matters, they are able to give the best asBU) ances to their clients. The following Valuable Blocks, with secur titles, are now open for disposal :— Several Blocks of Land situate in thoTaurang Diatrict, Bay of Plenty, containing in a about 25.0CJ acres. Title: Crown Grant. Offices: CANADA BUILDINGS LOWER QUEEN-STREET. pUBLIC NOTICE In consequence of E. Carr's appointment a Manager of tho New Zealand Timber C°m th firm of E. Carr and Son is this day dissolved, b; mutual consent. All accounts owing by tit above firm will bo paid by Kdwin J. Carr, whe will also receive all monies duo to them, EDWIN CARR, EDWIN J. OARR. Auokland, April 23,1881. WITH reference to the above, E. J. Carr respectfully informs his frlondi and the public that he will still continue tbi Coal and Firewood Business, at the Yard, corner of Newton and Karangahape Roads. 77" G I L L I E S VJT» GRAND • INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, In ths Albert Hall, Darby-street, OPEN DAILY from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission, Id; Children under 12,6 d. -JYIGHT-SOIL UONT RAC T, To the-Inhabitants of Ponsonby, Newton, and surrounding districts:—l request the people that I work for (removing night-soill to let me know by letter whether my men are doing theii work in a proper manner or not. I believe there is some treachery at work, and I wish tc get at the bottom of it. GEORGE WILSON, Nelson-street. LADIES are invited to Inspect my htock of Millinery before purchasing elsewhere, Ladiea' Trimmed Hats, from 6a 63 : Children's ditto, from Is 9d; Frllllngs, from 2d; Ribbons, Flowers, &c, at low prices; Children's Strong Lace Boots, 7 to 13, from is 6d.—Mrs. White head, Milliner, Newton. f ICENSES to kill Gamo, under the _I_J provisions of the "Animals Protection Act, 1880," may be obtained from tbe Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society at the Society's office, Museum Buildings, Princes-street, on payment of the fee of £1. JLicenses to sell game may also be obtained on payment of the fee of £5. The Game Season, 1881, extends from May Ist to July 3lst. JT IB GLOVE DEPOT. W. KYRK, Victoria-street, the People's Draper, wants to sell 50 dozen 2-button Black £id Gloves at 3s, worth 4s 6d; 250 yards of real Maltese Lace at Is 3d, worth 2s 6d; 100 Long White Ostrich Feathers at 10s 6d, worth 18a 6d; the New Lawn Tennis Jersey, 12s 6d, worth 18a 6d; 100 pairs of Stays; "Little Wonders," at 2s 6d; tho New Laco Collarette, at Is Gd, worth ia. "ftX O T 1 C E. T. B. HIT.L takes this opportunity of return ing his sincere thanks to all ills friends, old customers, 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 faces again, and as many new ones as possible. PHARMACY AND GENERAL MEDICAL WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street. iy o t i c c. H. PENZHOLZ, Jbwellkh, VICTORIA-STREET, Is Relinquishing-Business in Auckland, with the intention of opening in Hamilton East in the same line o£ bueinosa. Customers are requested to call for their Watches and Jewellery left for repairing. All accounts have to be settled by Ist May next Tm RED K. WHITE HXA D, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STKEKT, Will be glad to receive calls from his numerous friends and customers who have been in tho ■habit of dealing at the Queen-street Shop. Thoso indebted there will plesse settle their Accounts at the Victoria-street Store,. T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have i on sale one of the Lahojcst Stocks of Fornitubb and Bedding in the Colony. & H. COOKE, 67, QUfiEN-STREKT, have • just opened some New Patterns in Tapestry and Bbpsbkls Cabpkts. T& H. COOKE, 67. QUEEN-STRBET, em . ploying Machinery in their Manufactory, are able to supply Furnitnre at lowest iutkb. T"& H. COOKE, 67, QUKEN-STRpETThave ■> on sale a large assortment of Cane skatsd Chairs, Kuglißh, American, and Aus trian Bentwood. & H. COOKE, 67, QUKKN-STREKT, have • lately received a shipment of Superior Gilt Chimney Glasses. & H. OOOKE, 67 4 JEKN-STRKKT, i GUARANTEE THK uAIITY Of all Beds, Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows sold at their Establishment. & H. COOKE, 67, QUEBN-STREKT, . ' Deliver all Goods free of charge within a radius of three miles. & H. COOKK. 67. UUREN-STRKKT, give ■ a DISCOUNT of FIVE PER CENT, for CASH oft all FURNITURE and BBDDING at time of order or deliver vof Goods. . /"><HINA, GLASS, AND Jj^arthenwarJ}, best and cbeapest assortment IN NEW ZEALAND. G. B X O W N I N G, (LATE J. B. FBANCIB), 225, QUEEN-STREET. " / VJJ- tne maMng of books there Is no end," \J wrote an inspire* author in the Infancy of tho world, thousands of years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now la a vory difloront thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously conned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days the \rorla is almost •' em barras dcs roohosees " of learning, " quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learning is liberally supplied by modern publishers, &uch as Cassell, Potter and Galpin, Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works issued by thoso firms of the highest practical uso, but they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative o£ tho remarkable progress that has been made In book illumination. Nothing in our opinion tends to civiliso or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a man from his library. The great difficulty with many in obtaining books of a high class in nearly every depart' ment of literaturais the almost prohibitive price at which they are issued from tbe 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 Stistem of Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Books at the premises of E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Niven), Book Importer, Quean-street Junction, Auckland mHE TIKI GOLDFIELD. JU3T PUBLISHED, A PLAN OF THE TIKI GOLDFIELD, Compiled by C. F. H.-Lloyd, Surveyor, Showing the position of all the Claims at the Tiki Goldfleld, both on Government and Mrs Macintosh's iroperty. To ba had at Mr E. Wayfe's, Auckland, or M Silk's, Stationer, Corcmandcl. PRICE, 2s 6d. X* t £\ TO £1000 LENT on Buildins ew 1. vf Society principles, or on other tonne to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nogo tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Estate and Financial Asrent. Vulcan Lane.



Public Notioes. POSTPONEMENT OF OPENING. E, J. WILLIAMS, TAILOR, kho VICTOBIA-STBEET, lea Beg 3to Inform his numerous Customers and j^J the Public generally that he la or- unable to or> OPEN HIS NJJW PREMISES - Until SATURDAY, the 7th of Mar, ' owing to pressure of business. he "OEOFLE WJLL HAVE CHEAP JL CLOTHES! N y PEOPLE MUST HAVE CHKAP CLOTHBS U re- at PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP ■_ CIiOTHBS Ml G< „ S( tar Pay Me a Vieir te Joseph Williams, 117 THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR, g VICTOEIA-BTEEBT. In to Acknowledged to be the Cheapest 0< house in Town, l* bs visiting me you save 7s. 6p. in ig THE POUND. ?* TROUSERS, from 10a 6d ,'O TWEED SUITS, from £2 10s. THOROUGnLY BHBUNK AND FIT GUABANTEBD cc , . fTIIRE. —Risks are taken by the Han ? seatlo Fire Company at lowest premium.— "" Apply Kummer and Co., General Agents, Fort street. 3. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, X FARMKBS, AND OTHERS, ~ The undersigned are Cash Pcbchaserb of 5 HIDES, SHEKPSRINS, WOOL. .TALLOW, ' BEESWAX, &oi, &c, at Highest Market Rates, i- in any quantity. , l 0 Consignors direot will have prompt and im lV mediate oash remittances returned at satiijtac .i tory rates. 0 IRELAND BROS., Tajt.vkk and Leather Manufaotukbiw, auckland. miiOKNTOIV, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S A PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). .a Suhjeot to alteration without notice. c Sacks. 100's. We. Crown Brand Flour S. n. A.a. d. £, s. d 1 perton ~ ... .. 12 0012100 13 0 0 . T.S.&F. Canteiuury „ Flour, per ton .. 11 0 0 1110 012 0 0 > Sharps, per ton ~ S 0 0 .. .. Jran, perton .... S 0 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. .. 3s. 6d. per bushel. , The above prices Include eacka and bagf; aaoka • ' and begs not returnablo Terms : Cash. Auckland, Bth March 1881. Tenders. a 0 XT'AIPARA-WAIKATO* RAILWAY. Publio Works Office, , Auckland, 20th April, 1881. Tenders will bo received at this office until 1 noon of MONDAY, 2nd May, 1881, for Fenoing , Government Land in Newmarket and Remuera a Highway Districts. Thoy mast be addressed to i the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, Auck ? land, and marked outside, "Tender for Fen . cinq." Plans and specifications can be seen at thia - office. 3 The lowest or any tender will not necessarily i be acoepted. 7 By command. . ! (Signed) W. H. HALES, 3 District Engineer. f : Publio Works Office. Auckland, April 20th, 1881. : TX7RITTEN TENDERS will be ro 1 Ti celved at this office np to noon of 5 MOND A.V, 2nd day of May, 1881, for the Bupply : ing and delivering of Firewood to the different 3 Departments of the General Government in t Auckland. ' Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. the i Minister for Public Works, Auckland, and • marked outside, "Tender for Supplying Fire . wood." • " Specification and conditions can be seen at - this office. t The lowest or any tender not necessarily [ accepted. 1 By command. (Signed) W. H. HALES, j Diatrict Engineer. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOABD. \ TENDERS FOE SUPPLYING AHD SPBBADISd SCOKIA.ASB ON LANDING PLACES. i ,t£ Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 25th April, IBSI. Tenders wiU be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 3rd May, at noon, for supplying and spreading Scoria Aah on Landing-places, in terms of specification to b3 seen at the Engi neer's Cffloe. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for supplying and spreading Sooria Aeh.' i The lowest or any tender not necessarily aocopted. ' 1 F. B. COMPTON, Chairman. rt^a. mENDERS foe REPAIRS jgJgsFW. X BRIG 'WILD WAVB.' J^SEpap^ Specification to be seen at Stone maUBBm Broi. Tenders to clobo on MON , DAY nest, at noon. The lowest or any tender , not necessarily accepted. . STONE BROS., Agents. : r|V O B U I L D ER S. Tenders will be received at our office up to ■ noon of SATUHDAY. the 7th of May, for the erection of a Hotel at Waitaxa, Taranaki. , Plans and specifications to be Been on appli- — , cation to Mr Edmonds, Custom-house-street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. EDMONDS & SANDERSON, ■ ■■ Architects. New Plymouth, April 25,1881. rift O B U I L D E R S; . J ■ • ~- ■.:. it ' "Tenders will be received until noon. Of ■-~ BATURDAY, May 7fth, for tno Erection and i , . Complotion of Villa Kesidence in J'rinooss -1 street. Plans and specification at my office, Vulcan Lane, W. H. SKINNER. \ Architect.' mo B U 1 L D E X S. Tocders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Alterations to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, , Upper Symonds-Btreet. Plans. &c, at my Residence, Symonda-Btreet GEO. BOWRING. Architect. mO.BUIL'DERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of ; SATURDAY, April 30, for the Brection of Malt , Kiln and Malting House for the Captain Cook Brewery, EDWARD BARTLBY, Architect m O B V ILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 30th instant, for the Kreotlon Of a Stable Building in Parnell. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON. Architects. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are Invited for cor tain Works on the ' Mount Roskill Koad, the same to bs forwarded . ■ to the undersigned on or before TUESDAY. ' May the 3rd, 188.1, at i o'clock p.m. Plans and specifications can be seen at tho office of the j ' 1 Engineer, Mr U. AUright, O'Oonnell-atreet. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. FRESH TENDERS will be received until 12 o'clock on TUESDAY, 3rd May, for the Erection of a Banking House in Auckland for the Bank of New South Wales. The lowoat or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. Plans and specifications may be aeon at the Bank of Now South Wales, Auok land: and tenders »ra to be addressed to the Manager, endorsed " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMBON, Architect, Christohuroh. Notb.—Time for receipt of Tenders for build for Bank of Now South Wales is extended to noon of TUKSD tV, 3rd May. W. a, ARMSON, Architeot, Chriatchuroh. Auctions. MONDAY, MAY 2. SURPLUS SHIP'S STORES, Ex Oxford, @ London. E. & A. ISAACS HAVis been instructed to advertise for sale by auction, at their Stores, Fort- Btreet. on Monday, the 2nd May, at eleven o'clock, A Quantity of the above, consisting of Beef, Perk, Suet, Peas, Oatmeal, Kioe, So.. &c. Also, The ullages of a number of Pillaged Pack ? Bges-vk. Wines, Spirits, &c, &c. ! E. & A. ~I SAA CS, i Merchants and Auctioneers. (Continued on Fourth Page.)