t 1 -'-' " I — had to b8 given ou tho laud, as the natives had no money to make the purchase. The purchaso money had to be cleared from Mr Reed's settlers in due time. The natives were consenting parties to every deed which has been signed, Wo might say that numbers of these papers had been sent to him, containing reflections upon his character. Mr Whitaker objected to other issues of the paper being brought forward. Mr Tyler said they shewed malice in the mind of the writer. The Bench ruled that other articles might be put in and read. A second article was read for the satis faction of the Bench as to whether it was prompted by malise or not. Mr Rees said many of the statements in this article were perfectly true, especially in connection with native schools and public works. The Bench said the previous articles were simply received, not as evidence, but to satisfy the bench as to malice in the writ ;r, but their decision would be limited to the present alleged libel. HTo Mr Whitaker: Had not received any thing from Mr Heed. The natives were to pay 90 per cent, on a good title, and be paid £1 per acre. He had not paid £12,000 to the natives. He had mortgaged portions' back to the persons with whom he made the arrangements. In some instances money has passed or value in other land mortgaged back to Europeans. There might bo two instances wlieie he had received mouey from the mortgagee. Paid some of it to the natives, retained a portion of it him.elf, with the concurrence of native interest. Had not received £5000 through his hands ; actually he had received nothing for his own personal wants.

Counsel having addressed the Court, defendant was committed for trial at the Supreme Court,

Mr Whitaker reserved his defence. Defendant was admitted to bail, himself in £100, and two sureties in £50 each.

This was all the business,

THEATRE ROYAL.

"LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR."

This grand tragic opera was produced last night in a style and with a completeness which adds to the credit that the Simonsen Company had previously acquired since the inauguration of the season. Even the attainment of a moderate degree of success in the representation ot such a pretensions, ornate, aud powerful musical composition is satisfactory, for an unqualified triumph can hardly be looked or hoped for in com paratively small communities like our own. Allowances must be made for certain short comings, and criticism therefore, instead of laying undue stress upon particular failings, should rather with ternperateness assess aud determine general results. These are strongly favourable to the performers of last night. Readers of Sir Walter Scott's characteristic romances will be able to appreciate the dramatic intensity of the imaginary events which Donizetti has worked upon with suchjeonsummate ability, and which lender " Lucia di Lammcrmoor," the most sombre, impassioned and moving of popular operas. It is the strongest and most absolute development of lyrical tragedy. A funereal gloom unrelieved by a single bright incident and unillumined by the slighest play of the lighter feelings hangs threateningly over the plot, and the various characters fulfil mechanically the parts assigned by an irreversible des tiny. A presentiment of the terrible finale makes itself felt at a very early stage of the operatic narrative, and the evolution of events, though masterly, does not create any surprise, The music, associated with such a theme, is naturally slow, swelling, and at times majestic, while in one or two scenes it rises to a pitch of nervous and frepzied passion. The prevailing movements, however, are the andante and larghetto. Tho opera is studded with arias, cavatinas, and duets and concerted passages, but it has not the average number of choruses. It requires to be heard more than once, in order that its beauties may be fully discerned and enjoyed, and with each successive repetition the favourable impression which it is cal culated to produce will be deepened. In the cast of last night the re sources of the Company were utilised to the utmost advantage. Madame Simonsen sustained the title rOle, and the others were distributed as follows :

Edgardo, Signor Paladini; Enrico, Signor Luisetti; Kaimondo, Signer Riccardi. ihe first act dragged, and the majority of the selections contained in it were only fairly rendered, the mast notable exceptions being the duo " Sulla Tomba che Rinserra " and the one which follows it. The singers (Madame Simonsen and Signor Paladini) were recalled. The second act opened auspiciously. The scena commencing with the words, "Fra poco, Lucia" between Lucia and Enrico (.Signor Luisetti) was executed with decided effect, and so also was the subsequent duet "II Pallor Funesto Orrendo." The cavatina "Ferche non ho del Vento" ad mitted a more striking and impressive treatment than it received, but still it was given acceptably. The conclusion of the second act proved the most excellent part of the whole performance. The quartette " Chi Mifrena," and indeed the entire scene In which it is placed,was,interpreted with a finish and a feeling which evoked a most enthusiastic acknowledgment from the audience. Edgardo's incredulous astonish ment at the announcement of Lucia nuptials with another, his fierce reproaches, and his eloquent grief, expressed as they are by vocal music of the highe3t and most energetic and significant character, were powerfully declaimed and sung by Signor Paladini, while Madam Simonsen, and to a lesser extent Signoii Luisetti and Riccardi aided and heightened the effect, both by their acting and singing. In this scene and in the following one wherein she appears disftaught, Madame Simonsen exhibited histrionic talent of a very high order, united to the charms of a mature and mellifluous voice under trained control. She achieved a gratifying measure of success. The performance of the fourth act fully sustained the good opinions which had been gained in the representation of the second act, and after a sympathetic render ing of the touching final air, "Fra poco non me Ricovero " by Signor Paladini, the cur tain fell amist loud and prolonged applause. The principals were recalled and a shower of bouquets demonstrated the cordial approval of the audience. We are better pleased with Signor Luisttti's JEdgardo than with his Count di Luna, though tho former part makes as great if not greater demands upon a singer's powers than the latter. Signor Riccardi has not yet been found at fault. He is versatile, and in his impersonations never fails to shew much tact His Raimonda is worthy ot much praise. It was a thoroughly consistent portraiture, and the gentleman's singing was quite in keeping with it. The other parts do not call for special mention. The opera is a lengthy one, and whole scenes had therefore to be excised in order to make it come within the customary time allowed for the performance. Such an operation is to be deplored, but still it is unavoidable. The instrumentation was remarkably good, and materially assisted in the achievement of success. Verdi'a " JLa Traviata" will be produced to-night, while a sacred concert will be given to morrow evening.

WASTE LANDS BOARD

At the usual meeting of the Waste Lands Board this afternoon there were present :— Messrs J. A. Tole (in the chair), Firth May and Moat. The following business was transacted. Grant and Foster Settlement.—Mr Firth asked if any information in reference to Messss Grant and Foster's setlement had been received, and Mr May wished to know whether the first instalment had been paid. The Chairman replied that no answer had been received. The Board had taken exception to some of Mr Steele s Dlans, and perhaps they had not had suf- Ssime to reply. The Board resolved "That information be requested re the Grant and Fosters negotiations for the le AC°SoK acSuNTY COUNCIL.-The Council forwarded the followiug resolution to tbe Board, and requested their considationi :- Resolved "That the Auckland Waste Lands Board be requested to set apart for settlement under the homestead systsir, block of 5000 acres in each ot the blocks— Motu, Whakaongaonga and Arakihi. -in making this request the Council has, after mature deliberation, arrived a the conclusion that in no^ other way will the back country be opened forsettlement, there being so few roads availab c tor ett ers to rich the more distant blocks and the small concession now asked wouM sreatly increase the value of the hlocK lesolved that the application be granted £ reference to the Whakaongaonga anil Mora, and that the Cook County Council be a formed that the Board would also grant the other block if it was shown that there was sufficient means af access. J . OKITAU;-Mr Nicholson, of this District on°bS of a Presbyterian body, appUed for a. site for church.—Resolved that tne ippllcant be°Lformed that the Board has no power to grant the request.

WIIANOAREi.—Mr Cleary asked that his I brother, who had taken up a block of laud I adjoining his own, might be exempted [ from building thereon.—The Board were I unable to grant the request. j

Russell.—Mr F. Noland made applica tion of a lease of 200 acras for manganese prospecting. Resolved that the Surveyor be desired to report. OKITAU.-Mr Anderson made a second application asking the Board for extension of time to effect the required improvements on his land in tho Homestead settlement, the time having expired on the 27th De cember,—Agreed that he be allowed laud in proportion to the extent of cultivation, and that the remainder bo forfeited.

(Left Sitting.)

TELEGRAMS.

FltOM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT),

COROMANDEL, this day. Success G.M.C.—l7ozs. lOdwts. speci mens melted at Bank of New Zealand to day produced lloza. Odwts. lSgrs. melted gold, i GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Gold ia seen in the low level of the North Devon mine. The reef is looking better. The manager of the Albumin saw good strong colours of sold in the new drive ou the Star of the South reef last night. He purposes driving on a special loader at the scveuty-feet level from its junction with the hanging wall leader. It is shewing a thick streak of copper pyrites with spots of gold. Tho manager of the Hopeful will con nect a rise and winze this afternoon. Mining prospects here have materially improved during the past few days. The Albumin cut a new golden reef which like wise runs through the Whau. The former company are likewise on small leaders, which it is believed will lead to a rich patch. In the Golden Calf gold is sceu daily. BLENHEIM, this day. BOAT ACCIDENT. The steamer Napier returned to tho Heads with Kaikoura excursionists on Tuesday, but owing to the sea running on on the bar site was unable to get in. She is still outside. A boat containing the mate and two of the crew attempted to make the shore, but capsized, aud the men had n narrow escape of being drowned. CHRISOHURCII, this day. On Sunday last live stacks of wheat, tho property of Mr John Murphy, Birceleugh -Station, were destroyed by lire. They were insured for £500. The origin of the fire is unknown. RACING PRIVILEGES. The sale of privileges for tho great Autumn meeting realised £248.

SUPREME COURT.-Yesterday (concluded).

Criminal Sittings,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Richmond.)

The Te Aroha Murder,

The case for the prosecution closed shortly after we went to press :— Constable Cleary aud Sergeant Mulville were examined as to tho positions of tho buildings on the ground in the neighbour hood of the sceue of tho murder; while Hori Mera, and Mihi Mera, his daughters, identified the silver rings as the property of the murdered man.

J. H. Smallmann, a settler, deposed that he had had a quarrel with a man. There was a bloodstain on his shirt, which came from his bleedinp. He was advised by the police to " clear out" to the Thames, but he had not left the place, and did not mean to. Mr Brassey began the opening of the case for the defence at 5.45. lie said that he would be in a position to prove that at the time when, according to the theory of the prosecution, the Maori was murdered, he was near the tent of a man named Taylor, near a butcher's shop. Taylor spoke to Procotli, and Procolli Bpoke to him. This was a few minutes niter 11 o'clock. Taylor would say that prisoner was not dressed in a dungaree suit, but had only trousers and woollen shirt ou, so that the clothes produced were not the clothes which the prisoner had worn. Daniel McCarthy was the first witness called. He said he came to New Zealand in the same ship with the prisoner, who was one of the seamen on board. The prisoner made himself very useful on board. Ho was constantly washing clothes. He appeared to be a very quiet man, Hugh Taylor said he was a butcher, and had been "killing" at some distance from his house during the course of the day. He returned home, and had his mipper about 10 o'clock on the evening of the 10th. Just as witness was going home to bed he saw the prisoner. Procotli Baid, "Do you know b Jack >" Procolli was _ very drunk, and said so. Procolli also said he had been wrestling all day, and wanted to "shout" for witness. Prisoner had no vest on, only his shirt and trousers on. He had not ou at this time a dungaree suit or a blue suit, as had been sworn to by other witnesses. Procofii's face was disfigured at the time.

The Court adjourned at 7 o'clock,

THIS DAY.

At the opening of the Court this morning Mr Bra^ey commenced his address to the jury, and he did not finish until after 12 o'clock. Mr Brookfield (with whom has been associated Mr Theo. Cooper) then addressed the jury. In doing so, he said that he had listened attentively to his learned friend in the ex pectancy of hearing some theoryjof defence but he had heard none. Mr Brassey, failing to develop any such theory, had passed on to simply discredit and vilify the witnesses. His Honor began to sum up after the usual adjournment for luncheon. He reminded the jury that the duty entrusted to them was a most momentous one, and one therefore demanding from them the utmost fidelity, and the gravest consideration. The difficulty of cases like that before the Court consisted in this, that the Crown relied for the proof of the guilt of the prisoner upon a number of minute facts aad circumstances, and that these facts and circumstances are separate from and independant of each other, so that if they were taken alone they be of absolutely little worth at all In some criminal cases the proof might bo likened to a chain, the strength of which depends upon each of its links, for it was a well known law of practical mechanics that the strength ot a chain was just the strength of the weakest link in it. Such, however, was not the character of this case, for to take a more homely illustrated it might be said to be much more like a faggot, each stick of which when taken apart, may bo broken with a little effort, but which when tried together will resist a very great stiain. It was essentially necessary that an effort should be made to take a case as a whole at once in order to see what it was worth, though of course it was quite right to reject what wijs shown to be worthless. Everything that appeared to have any validity, however, must be con sidered not alone, but in connection with tho rest of the case. Tho opera lion called for a pretty strong mental effort. He did not intend to weary the jury with any lengthy recapitula tion of the case, but he would give to them what appeared to him to be the view of it in vihich the facts were supposed to point to one resulr The proof might be a long one, but that did not prevent a clear result frombeing brought out. The best way of putting it would be to examine the parts upon which tho Crown relied, and then to consider them all together. If in their consciences they entertained a doubt upon the case as a whole, then he heeded it was hardly for him to tell them that it was their duty to give the prisoner the benefit of the doubt. It was quite certain that a murder had been committed by someone. -Something had been said by both the learned counsel with regard to malice prepense but it was not of great importance. The state in which the body was found showed that a murder had been committed, the injuries inflicted upon it were murdeous injuries, and whoever committed them was prima facie the murderer. The arguments about malice prepense were merely legal refinements, for if the murder were sheeted home to the prisoner it would not be necessary to show that there had been any bad blood between him and his victim. The crime, too, could not be reduced to manslaughter. It was murder or nothing. His Honor then passed on to analyse the evidence. (Left Sitting.)

It is necessary that the public should be informed that no persons but volunteers in uniform will be permitted to travel by the special trains which will run on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, on any pretence, as there will not be room for other than volunteers.

To-morrow (Good Friday) at 11 a^,, the Rev. W. Morley will preach in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church,

HOW FIRES ARISE.

Outbreak at3lessrs Stone Bros.

About three o'clock this afternoon, smoke was observed issuing from the cellar o Messrs Stone Bros, store, A passer-by at once went iv and drew attention to the matter, and no time was lost in ex amiug the cellar, which, it appears, had not b.en entered to-day. Tho fire was discovered in a case of preserved meats, the straw of which had ignited by by spontaneous combustion. A bucket of water put all danger at an end, but if the occurrence had taken placo at night, instead of in daylight, thousands of pounds worth of property might have been destroyed, and the cause would have been a mystery.

WELLINGTON ASYLUM RE PORT.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT). THE TIIKEE OFKICERS CEN SURED. WELLINGTON, This day. Tho Asylum report is very strong. The Commissioners consider the charges gener ally proved and severely cenauro White law and l)r. Skae, and IJr. Francis.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 14



Mr John Wood writes defending the policy of Mr Parnell. Uo says his party is not exclusively Roman Catholics, but is " cosmopolitan—the party ot loyalty, justice and right throughout the world," and continues:—" No doiibtthoadhesion of the Kouian Catholics to Mr Parnell's party renders it much more formidable than it otherwise would be. His enemies arc, therefore, exceedingly anxious to detach Roman Catholics from him, by circulating nil sorts of rumours to tho effect that,he has been " denounced " by the Vatican and the Irish Catholic hierarchy. Tho fact appears to be that both the Vatican and tho Irish Catholic hierarchy havo cautioned tho Catholic portion of the Land Lea^uo to howaro, lost in followiue either Mr Parnell or any other political leader, they overslip the bounds ot moderation, equity, uml justice, and seek allies among infidels and other dangerous men; and that is all which the so-called " denunciation " amounts to. But, Mr Parnell, like his great predecessor, Mr O'Connell, always Counsels his followers to keep within the lines of tho constitution. He challenged Mr Gladstone to try conclu sions with him within these lines. Ho appealed to the law and the constitution to decide whether his conduct was wrong.or not. A jury of his countrymen declined to convict him of the oiVcnco which Mr Glad stone had charged a»ainst him. Thereupon Mr Gladstone abolishes the constitution for the time, and substitutes a Coercion Bill in its place. But he has not thereby silenced Mr Parnell and his 20 million of sympathisers. The end is not yet."



TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. [" Daily News," Fob, 1,1881.) A ppicaiA-, Roneral mooting of tho shareholders of tho Union Bank of Australia iLimitod), was hold yesterday attornoon at the hoad oillco, No. 1, Bunk-buildings, Lothbury, Mr Robort Camp bod in tho chair. „ . , ... Tho Manager (Mr W. R. Mowburn) road tho report, whioh was as follows :—"Tho Directors havo much pleasuro in presenting to tho proprietors tho aocounts of tho London office and branches as on August 31, in accordanco with tho now arrangements, oxplainod at last annual meeting. On this occasion tho accounts Inoludo the profits in London for two months ending August 31 last, and in tho Colonies for eight | months ending the samo date. Those prodtß havo admitted, attor ample provision for every bud and doubtful dobt, of tho declaration of a dividend and bonus together at tho rato of Hi por cent, por annum; viz., a dividend of £1 15s, and a bonus ot ns per share for tho half- . y.-ar. The extreme stringency of monoy which lately prov-iled iv tho Australian Colonies, has boon succeedod by a poriod ot unprooodented financial easo. This marked change haß boni caused partly by very favourable pastoral and i aKricultural seasons, by the good prlco obtaiuod for wool, and by tho cessation of Government land nalo*; but it is also largely uttr ibutablo to the tranafor of soma of tho BiiDOrabundiiiit money of Europe to the Colonies, in public loans, and in remlttancos through various channels for invostiiiont. Thero Ib. moroover. for thotiino being, Bomo abatement In that spirit of enter prise whioh characterises tho Australian I Colonies. Under theso circumstances, tho funds Of tho Bank aro at present not omplo; cd thoro to I the ouatomary oxtout, considerably less remunerative rates aro current, and banking prollts aro prejudicially effected Trade, ho iv ovor, althouuh dull, is _ound; and tho Directors confidently anticipate'that after no long time • new business and industries will spring up, which will absorb the surplus money of tho Colonies. Whon any such revival shall take place, this Bank will be In a most favourable , iio-ltloa to take advantago thereof. Iho Direc- , tors having decided, after duo consideration, to , extend tho bank's operations to tho now Colony of Flil, a branch ha_ accordingly boon oponod at Lovuka. Tho Directors havo again great pleasure In recording their high appreciation of the valuable sorvlces ot tho Goneral M*nagor, , Mr M'.vinllen. tho oblef offlcor for Now Zealand, the London manager, tbe branch managers, and tho staff generally nt, home and abroad. I no annexod balance-sheet presonts a net amount of I available profit of £135,1105 fl_ 7d. Of this tho dividend md bonus will absorb £120,000, and leave £15.605 9s 7d to be carried forward. Tho dividend warrantß. will bo transmitted by post, on Fe«. 7. and the dividend and bonus will bo 1 payable in tho Colonies at suohtlmo as tho General Managor Bhall fix after reoelpt of tolc -8 Tho' balance sheet up to August,3l.was as fol lows'-Liabilities-Capital, £1,500.000: less ' reser're liability. £3.000,000; paid up. £1,500,000 ; reserve fundß, £816,500; circulation, £315.113 do poßits. £6,719.432 5s lOd ; blllß payablp and other , liabilities (including reserves held against , doubtful debts), £1,1_8,082 12s 9d : balance of un- , divided profits, £135,605 9i 7d : total. £10,615,063 8s "d Assots-Specle on hand and cash balancos, £1 335 418 Is 3d; bullion on hand and In transitu, £53 526 18s 3d: money at call and short notico in j London. £593,000; Government securities, , £1042.301 lis; bids receivable, loans and other securities at London office, £1,385,760 12s 7d: bills discounted, bills receivable, loans iand othor Becurltles at tho branches;, £5,9.8.473 , 53 Id- bank pr«misas and property, £270,530. . total £10,845,003 8s 2d. Statement of , Profits. -B-Braoe at undivided profits at - Juno 30, 1880, £125,191 7s 4d; out ot which a . dividend and bonus were declared of £120,000 ; leaving a balance of £5191 7b Id. Profits at tho branchet for e'ght months ended August 31,1880, and at tho London ofilce for two months ending • samo date, aftor makimr provision for all bad , md doubtful debts, £210.269 17s 2d; lcs-lte munoratlon to the local DiremMrtHta , and allowances to the colonial staff, £56,658 14s , 3d- goneral expenses In the Colonies, Including , rent taxes, stationery, Sec, £17,2.6 17s Id; ro mnnßration to the Board of Directors and AudftoTsalaries of London ofilce stair, rent tmrpn stationery, and general erpen-os, £2906 lfe.ld; income tax, £3004 7s 6d-£79,855 14s lld Wvlna £130.414 2a 3d; balance or undivided profits at this date, £135,605, » Jd. Statement of Reservo Funds: New Zea- : land Imperial Four per Cent. Debentures, : ' £"00 000 ■ Canada Imperial Four por Cent. Deben- S_r_a£lso.o.o; Colonial Government Deben ture.: £150,000; making £500,000. bank premises n.7,_lt ronertv £276,550; balance of reserve funds St s Ppec Billly y•inv_Bted,'£39 ; 950; making £316,500 : Total reserve lunds, £316,500.-Londpn, Jan. 20, 1881 John S. Hill. R. A. Brooks, Arthur Flower. Directors; W. K. Mowburn, manager; R Huokler, accountant. We certify that the various securities held in .London have been produced to us, and lhat wo have examinod the balance books of the several branches in the colonies for flight months ending August 31, 1880 and the books and accounts of the London ofllc'a for two months ending tho samo date, and having compared tho combined results It the above balance-sheot, have found the same corroct.-Albert Deacon, R.P. Harding. "^chairman said: Gentlemen-Tho state ment of accounts now submitted to you arid advertised to in the report of the Erectors which has just beon read, can not fail to be satisfactory to you; and I can emphatically corroborate the statement regard- She amnio provision mode for every baa and doubtful debt, in whtob provision the Committee of Accounts -.have beon far . more liboral ?han Mr M'Mullen. who certainly generally errs on the side of caution. Theße accounts embrace, as the chairman at the last meeting said they would, eight months of the colonial and two months of the LondSi- accounts. whlcU alteration you remem ber was proposed by the auOitorß, in order that the accounts b.thin tho Colonies and in I on ,inr. Hhnuld bo brought down to an even date, wi?h however, tho Slightly disagreeable result to you ot postponing the payment of tho dlv» dendby about three w-eks. The profits this time include eight months colonial operations. This additional two months is considerably more than tho deficient four month*^London and hence wo have considered it proper to carry forward a much larger sum of undivided nroflt-viz.. £'5,605. as against £6191 at the last meeting In future, of course, tho profits in London and the Colonies will be for six months only? Although the accounts are brought down to Augusti 31st last both in Londoa and the Colonies the Directors have, as usual, made ample provision for doubtful debts to the latest riSEsbv telegram. Those have happhy proved exceptionally small. The immunity from bad debts caused by the redundance of money In the Colonies and tho great prospe itynow reigning there, is of great im- Sortance. seeing the large accounts written off during the last ton years, and will have a good fnfl .onceupon our future dividends. Turning j to tho Btatement of accounts presented to you, the following aro the f allent pointßi of difference from the. previous half-year. The depoaits amount to £6,719,432, being about the same bb fast half-year. Bills, payable and other liabilities (including reserves held against Sniihtful debts) amount to £1,128,082. showing a reduction.of about half a million. Specie in hand and cash balances and bullion in hand 111 In tradition, amount to £1,388,974, being about £200.000 more than in the previous half- Sear. Now this is the item which we do not exaotlvllke; bills discounted, bills receivable, lo_»and other securities at the brooches. £,958 4737 showing a reduction of half a million on account of the decreased demand for money in tho Colonies. There has been a small reduc ?on in tho charges both in London and in the rn->,,inu taking into consideration the eight menhsintbe^"colonies and the two months in London -and this cannot fail to bo satisfactory. IHeaT hear > As stated in the report, the redun dance of money in the colonieß must, I fear affect our dividends, though we hope that the London profits, with the large amount of money we have on this side, will show a much better re 3 ult than usual, on account ot .the tendency of money here to rise from revival of trade and other causes now beginning to operate. (Hear, hear.) The bringing of our Bank under limited liability has been buo ' cessfully accomplished, and I congratulate the 1 shareholders on this result; for our credit, like hat of the great London PSfeks, who have adopted limitld liability, has rather improved " than otherwise. •■(Cheers.) Ouraocoptanceßore disooSnted la the London bill market at the ' S rates, and our credits, both in the East _£d efsewhere, ore held in high Ration, and well 'they, may be bo, with our ' £2,300,000 Ot paid-up oapijal. and reserves, ' J ' (Continued on fourth paqc.)



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S. Skinner, Newmarkot. ANTED, a smart Youth as Juniot Clork by Flßher and Co.-Apply by letter on Saturday, April 16th. WANTED, a Rood Servant at once.— _Mrs J. Willlama, Victoria-street, ANTED to Purchase, a Second-hand Garden Rollor. Stitto sizo and price by lottor to C.8., carejTA__offleo_ W" AN TED, 50 to 100 tons of the best Tl-treo Firewood for Cash.-Addros- S. Partridgo, Nolson-streot^ ANTED, the Ladies to Come and See Damplor's Grnnd Show of Cheap and Kashionablo Drapery for the Holidays. Please ladles not to mistake tho new premißOS. ANTED, a respectable Girl as Nurse maid to throo ohiidron (tho youngest 3J yours), and to aßslßtin neodlowork. References required.—Apply at Stah olllco. . ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at tho Aurora Hotel. WANTED, a good «at Hand and a good llonch Hand to mako and ilnish ; also an Apprentlco.-Apply to wilkinß and Co,, Bootmakers. 12, Vlctorla-stroot. VYVaNTED, immediately, two good VV Bench Hands; also, Improvers.—Prince and Davy, Crownßoot Factory .jGroyjatroot. _ XXi "ANTED," n First-class Barmaid fot W City Bar.—Apply ofilce of this papor. ANTED KNOWN, the remaining 6tl and 3d Oleograph Album Scrapß aro all Rnducod to Id oaoh ploturo. Look at the boiiu tifill Japancio Antiniacaasers displayed at 111, Qiioen-streot, and Brandon Houso, Parnell. ANTED, a General Servant for tho country ablo to milk.-Aoply Mr. Flynn, Uookßcllor, Wellußloy-stroot. ANTED, an Apprentice to the Black -inithing.—Apply to Worthington and Pago, Nowmarkot \\7 ANTED KNOWN, Looso Covers V V for Furniture, also Bed and Window Draporlos made, and all kinds of Upholstoror'B work dono.—Apply Airs D.abblo, General Store, Waknllold-streot. WANTED, _ small Furnished or Un furnished Room, near Hobßon-street, with übo ot kltohon; Btato terms.—AßC, Stab office . WANTED, three Respectable Girls as Apprentices to tho MlUinory. —s. MclCalg, Quoen-atreet, \\7ANTED to L3t, iv Wallace-street, TT Ponsonby, a Charming Residence of 8 rooms, with gardon and grounds; Immodlato possession; ront, 12s Bd.—Particulars of Airs Graham. Auckland Market. ANTED, for a Country Store, Youth about 18; one used to Drapery prororred. -Addroßß " *_______________. __________ W ""ANTED, two General Servants.—G. S. Skinner, Newmarket \XT ANTED KNOWN, a 'Bus will leave V T Otahuhu at 11,30 for Kllersllo Races on Easter Monday and 'I uosday. Roturn faro, 2s; Singlo, li 6d.—J. V. Benallach and Co. ANTED, Tenders for the Erection of Shop and Dwolllng Houso nt Mount Kden. Mann oan be seen at Mr A.Ciioksoys, Grocor, Wakcfleld-Btreot. Tonders will bo re ceived until noon ot Saturday. April 16. iVTAN'rED, someone to tako charge of VV a Baby four monthß old.—Airs Jones, Rutland Road, Parnoll. WANTED KNUWN-Great Attraction at Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Queen streot and Market Entrano.. Call early To night. Bargains for Foster Holidayß. Largo Block. _ ndless variety. ANTED, Ladies to know we have Just Openod some very handßome Children's, Boys, and Youthß' Winter Clothing. Plooso call and inspect them.—Phillips's Mart, oppoßUoDarby^strqct; \\T ANTE D X N O W N.— Ihe New VV Wintor Stock la now Opened Out at iho Now Zealand Clothing Kaotory. The variety is larger than muni, and tho Fitting and Quality much superior to any othor goods offered to tho public \\T AN TED, every Reader of the Star V t to boo our Advertisement on tho fourth page.—John Leppor Se Song, ANTED KNOWN, a 300-gallon Coppor Bollor for Sale. cheap.-Olark & Gano, Fort-Btroot; ANTED, you to see the magnificent stock of Now Tics, Now Hats, Now Shirts, and Now Hosiery just oponod at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory. WANTED KNOWN, that you can Ureas well for a small weekly payment by going to Munroand Mllligan. reeadvertise nient on front page. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for 65b or upwards will receive a prcaent of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quoon- Btreet. WANTED KNOWN. — The under signed aro oash buyers of genuine fowl and pigeon manure in any quantity.—B. GlttOß and Sons. WANTED KNOWN. — Arrived, ex 'Frisco Mail, tho third and much inqui'ed-for consignment of Sea Mo - Farina. The demand has bien groator than Bupply pre viously. It needs no comment. Wholesale and Retail at J. L. Hatswell's. Importer, opposite Northern Club, Princes-street, Auokland. \\J ANTED, the Public to call and in- V> speot, or purohase, the Goodß at A, McLeod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Mattress Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-Btreet. They will find that overything 1b marked in plain figures, and is tho Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m. till op.in., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to Bell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks. Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at the owost cash prices. Tho timber, being und6r ye is better than that purchased elsewhere \\r ANT E D KNOWN. The Auckland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices, G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W, Good son's Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d por quire; good H'nvolopes, at 2d per 25; the Konßington and Brunswh-k Note, (highly fashionable). Is 6d pot 5-quire packet; Envelopes to match, 3d per 25 ; Exquisite Datnaak Repp Note, in 6 colours, at Ie por quire; Envelopes to matoh, Is per 25; Mourning Note in all borders, 6d per quire, and Court Envelopes, 6d per paoket; Monogram (2 letters) Note Paper, 6d per qulro, with Court Knvelopes to matoh, 6d per 25. Pass, Exeroiße and Copy Books, Day Books, Ledgers, Journals in great variety; Writing Desks, Blotters, En velope Casos, &c; Birthday Cards, a boautifu assortment; Initial stamps, for paper or liner marking, from Is eaoh; the Croedmoor, Bui: Dog, and Mule Savings Bank, &c, &c—lll, Queon-atroet, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Can and Son have to hand Building Timbei in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, Houst Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firewood ir their Yard, Custom-house.Btreo. West, opposite and of Hobson-street, N.B,—The inoreaßing demand for Whito Pine has Induced them U errange for a constant supply. WANTED, to Sell 50 chests verj strong Tea, at Is lOd lb; Company's No 1 Sugar, 4Jd, cheaper by tho mat; New Jams 6_d tin; Salmon, 9d tin; Sperm Candles, 9d lb Marmalade, 8d tin; Freßh Herringß, 8d tin Maekorol, 9d tin; Kippered Horringg, Is tin English Sauce, 6d bottle; Cornflour, 6d lb lib boxes Figs, lOd oaoh; Soap, M bar, or 6 ban 2s 3d; 21b tins Potted Head, Brawn, Cornet Mutton, and Boiled Mutton, Is Id eaoh; Largi Bottles Vinegar, lOd each; Tomato Sauce, 1: bottle; School Kits, 4d each; Worceatershln Sauce, lOd bottle; Potatoes, 4b cwt; Cußtan Powder and Baking Powder, l§d paoket; Col man's Azuro Blue, Is packet; 61b boxes Verj Choice Tea, only 13s 6d eaoh: Bacon, from 3d lb —Row's City Tea Mart, Victoria and Alber streets W~~ ANTED KNOWN—Mosic I Music Music I—W, H. Dampier has jus Imported an immense quant" ty of Buperio new and standard Pianoforte Music, in oludlng Italian do., consisting of Song (Sentimental and Comic), Duets, Operas, Pieces Lances, •&_„ &c, and as he has bough It cheap, will sell it all at one price, viz, 6d f-ach, 13 to tho dozen, some of it worth 5 each; Catalogues on applica' ion. _.odies ar requested to handle it carefully. A few Sheet Music, 2 for Id and Id each. The above iss cheap there will be only a trifling reduotion t the trade and profession.—W. H. DAMPIEE Wakefleld-street, a few yards from the old shoj WANTED KNOWN—An establish^ faot that 111, Queen-street, Is thb plac for Novelties, combined with Economy, wher daily may be Been the Moat Brilliant Illnmlni tlon in Auckland, "The Kohinoor," and th "Novel Card Advertiser.'' All Goodsaremarke : in plain figures. The trade motto, "A nimbi sixpence better than a Blow shilling.'' An ii , Bpeotion is solicited o£ the New Goods, pc Oxford and s.s, Norfolk, just received, con • prising tho New Patent Knife Cleaner, froi * 7s 6d; the Patent Wringer, 40s; the Clima '. Tap, 3s; tho Prize Filter Tap, 3s; the America i Songster; the Game of 7, or Jonathan outdom , Is; the American Wizard, or Electrical an , Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; tb I Duck Shooting: the Agricultural Show Puzzl , 6in j : the Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thum > Printing Press: the New Crystaline Waiter t from Is; the New Indestructible Enamelle Cup, Pails, and Voses; Dolls and Dolls' Perap ' bulators; and a variety of other new an attractive Goods far too varied to enumerate, ' Call and inspect them at Jll, Qijeen-gtreet, ar 1 Brandon House, ParneJl,



Wanted. s T7TTANTED KNOWN, my Is line of s VV Coloured btockings are the Best in this a City. Ladies who buy them will have a good article for little money.-J. Green, 41, Viotoria street. THE advertiser, who lives within a walking distance of town, and whose " liUßband iB much from home, is anxious to meet ' with a Lady requiring a comfortable Homo upon reasonable terms.—X., Post-office, Auck £ land, \\T ANTED KNOW N. ! FREDERICK JAMES SOMERFIELD. WILL KEEP ' OPEN TO-NIGHT For tho accommodation of his customers. f To Let. TO LET, Three-roomed Verandah Cot tage (new), water laid on; colonial oven; rent, 6s per week.—Mrs Walker, Russell-street, Great North Road. TO LET, or Lease, for term, a 3-roomed House, with J-acre garden, good well, suitable for a piggery or market garden, in • Richmond.—Apply to Kdgar, Dyer, vVellesley- BtreetJßast. > rjnC LET, Furnished Apartments.—Mrs ' JL Oaborno, Remuera Road. rflO LET, at Mount St. John, a healthful r JL and cheerful house of 11 apartments, with ' ovor two acres of land.—Apply io E. Ashton Se Son, 8, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, - mO LET, an Ollice in Lower Queen- A street,—Apply to Mr Nicool, or to Mr I Lennox. TO L K.T (unfurnished), a superior Sitting, room and Bedroom; every convenience.— . Apply J. Bldlako, Watchmaker, next Hi. T, ' Horbort, Draper, Uppor Symondß-stroet. rpo LET, House of 11 rooms, Solwyn JL Terrace, Parnell (lato in occupation of Col. Nation), in good ropalr, gas and water laid on. 1 —Apply to Mr Cnlpan, at MoßSrs Hoßketh and ! Richmond's, Solicitors, Queen-street^ rr.O LET, a House and Shop Tit New- I. market; rent low.—Enquire W. Bevan, t Newmarket. finu LET, with immediate possession, the •* 1 Promises oooupied by Mr John Smith, i noar Howlck, whore for many years he haß sucoes.fully oarrli- on the business of carrier " with a small Grooory Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods in store to bo taken at a j valuation. Ront moderate.—For deilnito par -1 Oculars apply to Alfred, Bnckland. DEVON PORT, North Shore.—To Let, liandßomo, nowly-built Cottago, eloso to 1 whrrf; also, a good family roßldonoo on largo allotment, — Oliver Mayß, Poßt Offioe Store, . Devonport. For Sale. ' rpo BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND ' JL OTHERS. 1 FOR SALE, the FREKHOLD of a LARGE ■ HOTEL, now doing v good buslnosß, recently oieoted in a populous and rapidly extending , dlßtrlct,—Apply to Messrs. oamiiol Coohrauo and Son, or to Messrs. J. Al. & J. Mowbray. FOR SALE, a Half-ton "Pile-driving Machine —Clark Se Gano. Fort-street. BitOß SALE, near Mount Eden, a new ' 9. House, containing five rooms ; woll ' finished throughout; scullery, and water laid on; largo allotment; goad Burden. Price, £280. , —Apply, "C. A.J.," Btah Office. FOR SALE, the Stock and Good-will of a Tobacconist's Shop, doing n good busl ncßS.—Apply to Messrs. J. AL Se T. Mowbray. i |7>OK SALE, a Buggy riorsc, guaranteed JJ staunch and quiet, so that lady can drive. —Apply at St Alt. TflOK SALE—A Bargain.—A Superior IJD Piano (nearly new), in Rosewood Caso, by • niiallen and Hodgson; ou vlow at lflady's Music ' WarohoußO. |jK)K SALE, Valuable Freehold Building F Ground. Ilovonport, Noith Shore, con sisting of _20 feot frontacro to the main road by 270 feet. Will bo sold a bargain, owner re quiring tho cash.-Apply to Georgo Sibbln, 7, Qiioen-Btroot. Qifc AUCKLAND GAS SHARKS for 9J\ f Salo at £10 10s.-Apply to C. William- Bon, Land and E»tato_Agont, Vulcan Lane. : [j.OR IMMEDIATE SALE-A real ff 1 Bargain.—2-story woll-flnlshed Building, divided into two oom_ort_blo dwellings 1 and (i rooms respootively; wator laid on, well and pump; every convenience; an allotmont 40 _ 75; situated in imniodiato suburbs; only £365.— J. R. Randorson. Land Agent. tJ'OR 8 vLE, Fannin the Waik.ato.—A F Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; largo inarkot garden, and grass paddock; good Houso and ovary convenience; price, only £210. Also, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated In Waikato, Papakura, Pukokoho, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Paknrl, Alahnrangi, Hoklanga, Waiuku, Opotikl, Sec, Sec, ranging from Us per acre upwards.-D. F, Evans, H'state Agont, 74, Queen-street, oppoaito Bank of Now Zealand. NOTICE— To Youiir Sportsmen,—For Sale, Mr. H. Wright's Cross-country Bay Cob, a very active and cortain jumbor (up to 10st); may bo soon at Dr. Wrights. Parnell. ITIOIFhALK, Flour Mill, with all machinery . complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £00110 to £7000 per annum.—Furthor particulars on appli cation to S. Valle, House and Land Agont, Shortland street. f'7oo CASH, Balance nt 5%— Superior oW' v Farm of 157 acrea. conveniently Bltuatcd in ono of the best districts, all fenced, In 5 paddocks, and In grass, crop and orchard, all gently undulating land of good quality; House of fl rooms, with dairy, stable, sheds, So, and 32 head of cattle, 2 horees, pigs, dray, farm, implements. &c, &c. Price for the whole, £UOO.—S. Vailo, Landiand Estate Agent, Short land-street. OIQQ CASH, Balance as agreed—House 3& of i rooms, with verandah, stables, noach-honaoß, tank, well, Sec, and allotment 38 x 81.6. Bituated in a leading Btreet, 15 minntes walk from Post Offloe.—s. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-streot. ft rrca—TWO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing 6v' oy) B good business, and let at good rentals, splendidly Bituated on a corner allot ment, 33 x 100 feet.—3. Vailo, House and Land Anont. Shortland-Btreet. IpOK SaLE, Splendid Suburban Resi ' denoe, with four acreß of very good land. FOR SALE, House of seven rooms, wauh houso, &c, Mannkau Road, f arnell; price, low. FOR SALIC, Cheap, a Profitable Business in town; a good chance for a working man with £250 and a slight knowlodgo ot mechanics; the present proprietor retiring to the country. For particulars of the above, apply to J. F. STEWART, House, Land and Commission Agent, High-street, mo INTENDING SETTLERS. FOR SALE, at Matakawa, Bick's Bay, Pixteed Years' Lease of Splendid Run of about 4,019 Acrea, with improvements, consisting of fix-roomed House, Woolshed42x 17 ; Shearing, 1 Drafting, and Stook Yards; 400 acres divided • by wire fencing into three paddocks, laid down • io English grasses, and 1,500 acres bush fenced. All improvements mado within last five years. ' Yearly rental, £150 Price, £450. i Matakawa is easily accessible from Auck ' land, is one of the loveliest places on the coast, and is the key to an unlimited tract oi oonntry, wbiph may be addea if purchaser wishes, and is a bargain woll worthy the attention of in tending settlers. ■ Apply to ' HUTCHINSON & GORDON, | Queen-streot., : BjIOR SALE, a Good Business. Who " -wants it? The proprietor of a Grocery Business in one of the rising Cities in the North Island is desirous ot retiring, having realised sufficient out of the business to live comfortably ' for the remainder ot his days. Tho prenilßes • are central, healthy, and convenient in every 1 respect. To persons understanding storokeep -1 lng and the sale of groceries tho present oppor tunity is one rarely to bo met with. Favourable I terms can be arranged.—For furthor particulars ' apply to Messrs J. ~. bharland and Co., Whole • sale Druggists, Auckland. i fT.O IRONMONGERS.-A Splendid 'l_ Chance.—An established Bneiness to be 1 disposed of in one of the moßt flourishing young ' cities in the North Island. The. _hop is well ; situated, and in the. main Btreet; it is well 1 fitted, a handsome front, and very attractive. } The stock is woll bought, and comprises fur -1 nishing and Genoral Ironmongery all infix • eel lent condition. Satisfactory reasons will be given by the proprietor for wishing to sell, and favourable terms are offered.—For further par r ticulars apply to Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co,, r* Wholesale DniKgiats, Auckla-ld. ) • — 3 Tj^Oß S__LE.—Ponsonby. — For Imme i T- diato Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, &c, large , garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet frontage to Graco-street, Ponsonby ; the Houbo - is well finished, gable ends, bow window, . vorandah, and good position; also several I Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up ' 1 to £1500, in PonßOnby and elsewhere.—Full par : / ticulars from D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, 74, I Queen-Btreeet, opposite Bank of New Zealand. FOR IMMEDIATE ->a.1.--, cneap, and terms eaßy, a oomfortable and well-built 1 Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; 3 also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddoring s ton and Kepple-streets, Newton; and a good J Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, 1 and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen l- street by a depth of 156 feet.—Apply to f JOHN SOPPET, _ Land Agent, Fort-street. . ST. O R S A L E, I V Comfortable Dwelling-bouse of 8 rooms, ~ also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, '; wator, tanks, &o , with large Corner Allotment; , conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 ' minutes' walk of the Post-office. " S. VAILE, ; House and Land Aeent, Shortland-Btreet, is J Tli O X SALE, • JO Ponsonby, a Choice Little Kstate of nearly „ five acres, garden, paddook, &c, on which I there iB erected a good seven-roomed House, V and large pantry and out-bulldlngs. This property is beautifully situated, over " looking the Upper Harbour, in the rapidly d rising suburb of Ponsonby. Terms aB agreed. » D. F. EVANS, o Estat Agent, 74. Queen-street. i- , —- . | TTI O -K. SaLE, t OBEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! )r Chkap Building Allotments ! n Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-street, ,x Pon.onby, in good position, 20s per foot; n Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot: Bayfield, £25 per c, lot; Wallace-street, 30s per foot: Grace street, id 20s per foot: Milford-atreet, 20s per foot; ie King-Btreet, near. Hall, Ponsonby, Corner c, Building Allotment for £100. King-Btreet, near ib the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft s. frontage. Also, other cheap properties, such as id shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, P- corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro id pertle.B for sale in this rapidly rising suburb, - Full particulars from id D. F. EVAVS Estate Agont, 74, Queea-street.



Amusements. DONSONB Y~~RE GAT T A EASTER MoInDAY, April 18. Flagship: S.S. lONA. Fiist Race starts at 9.30 a.m. Tho s.s. LILY w.'U convoy Ticket-holders tc and from the Flagship free of charge, leaving the Wharf evcrv hour from 9 a.m. Tickets for Flaishtp can ho purchased or board the Lily, price 2s 6d each, F. A. JUN-j^, Hon. Sec. T ORNE-STREET HALL. DON'T FORGET DONT FORGET EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY, EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY, April 18tii and 19th. DEAN'S MINSTRKLS AND BALL. DEAN'S MINSTRELS AND BALL. DEAN'S MINSTRELS AND BALL. (Celebration of Third Anniversary.) Under the Patronage of the Firo Brigade, Salvage Corps, i-aval Brigade, and the Citizens of Auckland. tar Monster Holiday Programmes Will bo presented on each evening. Admission—3s, 2s, Is. Overture at 8. HORACE DEAN, Manager. piONEER LODGE, No. 1, 1.0.G.T, Public Soiree and Entertainment. Temperance Hall, Albert-street, TUESDAY, 19TH APRIL. Tea at P.SJ. TICKETS, Is Gd. TICKIITS, Is 6d. Addresseß, Songs, Readings, Recitations, and 1 Musical Seleotlons, including Glees by tho Frith Family. Frogrammo to be published In Saturday's Star. RaUways. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND GOOD 3 SHED. On and after April 16th, Auokland Goods Shed will be CLOSKD at 1.30 p.m. on SATUR DAYS. MACDONALD, District Manager. AUCKLAND RAILWAY"^ Tho Volunteer Special Trains on Good Friday, Kastor Sunday and Monday, are for Voluntoeiß In Uniform only, holding requisition from com manding officers. Tho Pnblio cannot travel in ihom on any consideration. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. '\ UCKLAND RAILWAY. EASTER HOLIDAYS. On GOOD FRIDAY Trains will ran as on *On aicASTKU MONDAY and TUKSDAY, April 18 and 19, No Goods or Llvo Stock will be convoyed from any station. The tialn leaving Auckland at 8.30 a.m. for Wnikato, To Awamutu 9.45 a.m. for Auckland, Mercor 0 25 a.iv. for Auckland, will run aSUBUaI The train leaving Auokland at 6 SO a_n. for South, and Huntley at 3 50 p.m. for North, will bo suspended, and the 4.15 p.m. passenger train from Auckland will not loavo until 6 p.m Special Train Ngaruawahiato To Awamutu on BaSTM.MONDAY. Ngaruawahia.dcp.Oam.; Hamilton Junction, 9.30; Ohaupo, 10.5 JTo Awamutu, 10.30 a.m. To Awamutu, dcp. 5 p.m.; Ohaupo, 5.20; Hamilton, 5.55; Ngaruuwahia, 0.30 p m. Henderson to Hacecourso, EASTER MON DAY and TUESDAY : Henderson, dep. 11a.m.; Whau, 11.25: Mount Albert, 11.30; Newmarket, 12; Racecourse, 12.20 p.m. Returns from New market at 6.10 p.m. Tho ordinary train loaving Auckland at 5.30 p.m. for Hendorson is sus pended, and will leave at 6 p.m. Singlo Tickets aro available for return when not leas than ono shilling, any station to any -tation. from THUKaUAY, April 14, co WKD NKkDAY, April 20. both inclusive Easter MONDAY and TUKSDAY, Auckland and Nowmerkot to Racocourse Platform, ono shilling each, irrespective of class. 'liokets lnoluaing admlßßlon to the oourse, 3s each. Trains will run frequently. Auckland to Racecourse 11 a.m. until 2 p.m ; Racecourse to Auckland, 4 p.m. to 530 p.m. Passengers with through tickets not allowed to broak tho journey at Raoecourso Platform. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. TTAIPAEA RAILWAY. EASTER HOLIDAYS. On Gord Friday no Trains will run. Singlo Tickets issued on Thursday, April 14, any station to any station, will be available for return up to and including Wednesday, .April 20, provided tho fare is not less than one shilling. A. V. MACDONALD, Dlstriot Manager. Tenders. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR NEW SHARES. The Directors of the Bay ot Islands Coal Com pany (limited) invite Touders for the Purchase of Thirty-five (35) New Shares in the Company, being the unallotted balance of the second issue. Tenders (for any number of tho shares) to be delivered on or before April 20th, at the offloes of tho Company, addressed to the Direotors, and marked " Tender for Now Shares." Further information on application to the Secretary. By order of the Board of Directors. HKNRY GILFILLAN, JUN., Secretary. 10, N Z. Insurance Buildings, 6th April, 1881. r|M-h'DERS for Improvements to the I School and Additions to the Teacher's House at To ttahu (Te Awamutu) will be re ceived by the Education Board, wjndham stree*. Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 29th April instant. Plan and specification at the Office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the District School Committee, Te Rahu, TENDERS for Painting and Fixing Tank and Spouting at the Kaeo -'ohool will be received by the Education Board, Wyndbam- Btreet, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, 2nd May next. i he specification may be seen at the Offloe of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the District School Committee, Kaeo. TENDERS for the Erection of a School hoHse at Hastings (Thames) will be received by tho Education Board, Wyndham street, AuoHand, until noon of FRIDAY, 29th April instant. Plan and specification at the office of the Board, and on application to the Secretary of the District School Committee, Hastings. TENDERS will be received up to noon of TUKSDAY. the 19th instant, for the Eroction of a Shop and Dwelling, Kyber Pasa Road. Plans, &c„ at Carpenters Arms, Grey i Btreet. Lowest tender not neee_sarUy accepted. |m O PAINTERS. Tendors for Painting the Presbyterian Manse, Panakura, will be received until noon of SATUKDAY, 16th instant. Specifications to be seen at tbe ofilce of this paper. Tenders to be addressed to tbo Chairman of the Manse Committee, Papaknra. T)|o NSO NB V DISTRICT. MELFORD-STREET. Tenders for above Contraot will be received up to 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, 14th instant, at my office, 74, Queen-street, where plans and specification may bo seen, JOHN BOY LAN. 0.X., Engineer to the Board. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon ol SATURDAY, April 23rd, for the Eroction of a Store in Lower Albert-street Plans at my Offloe, 25, Queen-street. HENRY G. WADE, Arohlteot. mo BUILDERS, Tenders will be received up to Noon or SATURDAY, the 23rd inßtant, for the Erootlor of a Brick Villa in Upper Queen street. Plans, &0., at onr offices. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. j. O B U ILDE RS, Tenders will be received np to 12 o'olock or SATURDAY, the 16th inst., for Additions to I Dwelling House in Parnell. Plans. &c„ at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. nFTo B U 1 L D E R S Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock oi SATUKDAY, the 16th instant, for Additions ti a Dwelling House in the Kyber PaBS Road, Plans, &o„ at our offices, Queen-street. ' KDW. MAHONB.Y & SON, Architects. mOBUI L D E R S Tenders will be received until noon o SATURDAY, April 16, for Additions am Alterations to Shop and Dwelling House h Ponsonby. EDWARD BARTLEY, Arohlteot. TT. O R SALE CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrovk Estate, Situated In * EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKIiANI I Plan at Morley & White's, For'partioulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, ' Mount Eden Road.



Corporation Notices. fMT V OF AUCKLAND. DRAINAGE NOTICE. 1 TO OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS. i Notice is hereby given to Owners and ocou plers of Land Situate and abutting on Cußtom house-street Kast, between Queen and Fort streets, to Drain their respective properties into tho Main Drain in course of construction. The prosent Contractor will exeoute the work at Schedule prices (to street line), particulars of which may be obtained on application to tho City Surveyor. Failing compliance with this Notico, tbe City Council will, under the provisions of tho " Corporations Act, 1876," proceed with tho works necessary at the risk and cost of owners or occupiers. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clork's Office, 9th April, 1881. CITY COUNCIL OFFICES will be Closed from Friday to Monday inclusive (Haster Monday!.—P. a. Philips, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Offices, April 11th, 1881. Volunteer woticeß. T UCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. A Special Muster of the above Corps will take place THIS EVKNING, at 7.30, with arms and accoutrements; blue uniform. Cap ribbons may bo purchased this evening. E. LbBOY. 14th April, 1881. Captain A.N.B. Meetings. v~A T ORD RODEN'S TRUE JBL JU BLUES, L.0.L., No. i. ' An Emergency Meeting will be held at Newton Hall on SATUKDAY KVENING.at eißht o'olock sharp. Visiting Brethren are Invited, By order of W.M. EPSOM MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIBTY. Owing to Good Friday, the usual Meeting of the above Society will not be held until the 22nd instant. F> LAW RY. Hon. See. OANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notico is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meeting of tho Proprietors ot this Bank will be held In tho Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 21st day ot April noxt, at Noon, for tho purpose of receiving the Report of tho Directors for the half-year ending 31st inst., and for any other business that may bo brought before the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 15,1881. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Transfer Books of this Bank will be Cloß^d from TUESDAY, the 12th, to THURS DAY, tho 21st April, both days inclusive. By order of tho Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Genoral Manager. Auckland, March 31,1581. GoldminiDg Notices. I THE undersigned, hereby make applica , tlon to Register "THtC GOLDEN STAR GOLD MINING COMPANY" as a Limited Company under tho provisions of "The Mining Companies Act, 1872." 1. The Name of tho Company is to be " Tho Golden Star Gold Mining Company, Limited." 2. Tho place of operations is at the Thames, Thames Goldileld. 3. The Registered Office of the Company will be situated at No. 5, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. i. The Nominal Capital of the Company Is Seven Thousand Five Hundred Pounds, in Fifteen Thousand Shaios of Ten .hillings each. 5. The Number of Shares Subscribed for is Ten Thousand Two Hundred, being not less than two-thirds of the entire number of shares in tho Company. 6. The number of paid-up shares is nil. 7. The amount already paid-up is nil. 8. The Name of the Manager is John Richard Randerson, 9. The'Nameß, and Addresses, and Occupa tions of the Shareholders, and the number of Sharoß held by each at this date, aro as follow :— Shares. Samuel Parker, Auckland. Plumber .. 600 Thomas Mo Master, Auckland, Draper _ GOO James Diekoy, Auckland, Ironmonger .. 600 Gußtav Hensen. Auckland, Teacher of Languages _ ..600 Charles Quaid, Auckland, Settler .. .. 600 Dennis Ruble, Auckland, Restaurant Keepsr 600 John Henry Field, Auckland, Printer .. 600 Henry Neale, Auckland, Gentleman .. 600 John Brame, Auckland, Printer .. ..600 John Fisher, Auckland, Butcher .. .. 600 George Winstone, Auckland, Merchant .. 600 John Butler. Auckland, Painter .. .. 600 John Richard Randerson, Auckland, Share broker 3000 John Richard Randerson (in trust for tho Company) 4800 Total 15,000 Dated this 11th day of April, 1881. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Witness to signature: J. Friar Clarke, Auckland. I, John Richard Randerson, do solemnly and sincerely declare that— 1. I am Manager of the said intended Com pany. 2. The above statement is. to the best of my belief and knowledge, true in every particular, and I make this solemn declaration conscien tiously believing the Bame to be true, and by virtue of an Aot of tbe General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled "The Justices of the Peace Aot, 1866." JOHN B. RANDERSON. Taken before me this 11th day of April, 1881— J. Friar Clarke. J.P. CIITY FLOUR MILLS / SHORTLAND-STREET. The Undersigned, having made extensive purohases of the Beat Auckland and Southern Wheats, beg to draw speoial attention to their ANCHOR BRAND FAMILY FLOUK. They venture to assert this well-known Brand is superior to any Southern Flour imported, and fearlessly recommend it to all Householders re quiring a First-olass Pastry Flour. ASK FOR BYCROFT'S ANCHOR BRAND, Per ton.; Sacks £11 6 0 Hundreds U 10 0 6(l*a 12 0 0 25*8 _ .. .. .'. 12 7 6 J. BYCROFT & CO. April 6th, 1881. \TEWTON AND PONSONBY _2S JUNCTION STORE. CORNER OF Newton and Great North Roads. J. M. ~W HUB (Late W. Baxter), FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER Dairies op Butter of First-olass Quality. Families Waited upon for Orders Goods Promotlv Delivered. pHEAP TIMBER. 1 THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. AE« NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, 1 including Sashes, Doors, Moulding.., turnery, carving, and fretwork, AT THE , Very Lowest Rates. _ _ Union Sash and Door Company, Branch Office : Custom-house-street, Auckland. I TITDSICI MUSIC! MUSIC | Songs I Duets, Piano Solos, and Duets) Dances I Victoria Magazines I BOOKS! BOOKSI BOOKS ■ BOOKS for Presents , BOOKS for Prizes 1 i BOOKS for Sunday-School Libraries a POETICAL WORKS I NOVELS In Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS J SCRAPS • SCRAP ALBUMS l CHRISTMAS CARDS BIRTHDAY CARDS) SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT? op THE ABOVI W. E. ~M~E AR S, Bookseller, Stationer, and Mus: S X l l c r, , * ftWBE N-ST'R-SET.



Public Notioes. "pOROMANDEL TIT A I L." ADVERTISEMENTS for .the above Journal Published every Saturday, may bo left at tho Ofilce of the Auckland Evening Stab. UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Reduction in Price of Coke. The Price of Coke has been th's day reduced Five Shillings per ton. Byonler- E.B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland. April 13,1881. EM C X E O W N, . BAKER, DURHAM-STREET. Begs respootfully to inform his numerous Patrons and Customers that he is Kemovlng to those Commodious Premises on the yUK BY STREET WHAhF, formerly oocupied by tbe lata R. Haleß, where he hopes by continued efforts to retain the confidence of his old cus tomers. Every attention will be given to tne Shipping and others who will favour him with their orders. Contractor to the British and Foreign Navy, and to the Union Steam Ship ping uompany. ________ TWT O T I C E. H. PENZHOLZ, Jeweller, VICTORIA-STREET, Is Relinquishing Business in Auckland, with the Intention of opening in Hamilton East In the tame line of business. Customers are requested to call for their Watches and Jewellery left for repairing. All accounts have to be settled by Ist May next. "VTEW ZEALAND TIMBER COM JL-1 PANY (LIMITED). Wanted, Manager for the Tl Tiber Yard in Auokiand. Applications to bo made to the Directors, on or before Noon of TUESDAY, 19th April. C. A. HARKIS, Chairman. -yiCTORIA-STREET WEST. J. H. DALTON, ' FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Cutting-out on a New American System, where by a Perfeot Fit is Guaranteed. Garments to Order in 10 hours' notice when required. A speedy trial solicited. [A CABD.] TUT E D I C A L. A. ROSsTm.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarms his Friends and the Publio generally that ho has Resumed the Practico of his Pro fession at Onehunga. Onehunga, April 13, 1881. rtIATO £1000 LENT on Building 3W « Vr Society principles, or on other terms to Bult borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego 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 Aeent, Vulcan Lane. A BREAK will leave the Greyhound Stables Every Morning, at 4.30 a.m., for tho Racecourse. Heturn Fare, 2s 6d.—S. Young. WE have a few Breech-loading Guns For Sale. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers, LADIES' (Rink Hats, from 6s ; Childs' do., Is 9d; Umbrellas, from Is lis; Cos tumes, less than cost: Childs'S. Lace Boots, Ito 13, from 4b fld; Underclothing, Sec— Mrs White head, Milliner, Newton. A PIGEON MATCH will take place at Holmes' Hotel, Arch Hill, on Saturday, 16th, at 3 p.m. OILED CANVAS for Passages, Stairs, &0., lOd and Is 3d per yard; Net for making Ball uress Trimmings, &c„ Is per dozen yards.-J. Green, 44, Victoria-street. TTfAIWERA. WAIWERA. SPECIAL COACH To-morrow (Friday) Morning, at 10, From Post-office, Devonport. O. MAYS. m O FARMERS. GUANO! Having Purohosed the Guano ex East Lothian, about FOUR HUNDRED TONS, we intend Selling tbe same at a Lower Rate than over any Manure has been offered in Auckland. W. & G. WINSTONE. A great saving will be effected by sending orders at once, so as to get it direct from the Ship. G RHODES, BUILDER, • Has For Sale, 100 CASKS BEST CEMENT, Just Landed. esF Yard No. 1, Pitt-street, "sa rriHE SINGBULLI AND MURMAH A TEA CO. (LIMITED), DARJEELING. Received the Highest Awards of Merit for their Teas at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81. The undersigned thanks his increasing patrons for their continued confidence and patronage, and has much pleasure in being able to inform them that ho Pas received a shipment ot the above Company's Darjeeling Pekoe Souchong Teas. In the cup they are rich, strong, and fragrant, and fit for the most delicate palatj. Price, pure, 2s lOd per lh. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, Tea Importer, Terms Cash. Victoria-street. DUKE A SS A M IT. E A, 3s. -1 lb. W. S. COLLINS, PARNELL TEA AND COFFEE WARE HOUSE AND FAMILY GROCERY, PARNELL. PEOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES I PEOPLE MUST HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES 11 PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES!!! ST Pay Me a Visit- Joseph Williams, THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR, VIOTOBLA-STHEKr. Acknowledged to be the Cheapest House in Town. BY VISITING ME YOU SAVE 78. 6d. IN THE POUND. I TROUSERS, from 10s 6d TWEED SUITS, from £2 10s, THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND FIT GUARANTEED. " i _* tne malrtngolbookstherelsnoend," , \J wrote an Inspired author in the Infancy of tho world, thousands of years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now is a very different tbing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously penned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days the world is almost " em barrasdesrochesßes" of learning, "quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed in books. And much of this learning is liberally supplied by modern publishers, such as Cassell, Potter and Galpln, Collins, Chambers, and a • legion of others. Not only are the works isßued by these firms of tbe highest practical use, but they are sent out in handsome exteriors, Illustrative of tho remarkable progreßS that has been made In book illumination. Nothing in 3 our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home f so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a mt_n from his library. The great difficulty with many in obtaining books of a high class in nearly every depart j 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 op Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the r splendid selection of Books at the premises of E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Nlven), Hook Importer, Queen-street Junction, • Auckland ' T3RIME ,! UALT T3UTTER, FROM THE ffi BEST DAIRIES, lOd. * ft 10 REW'S Victoria and Albebt- S-REETB,



.personal. THE Persons having Goods belonging to tho Civil Service Cricket Club are re quested to return them at once, to avoid prose oution. C.BOWE, Hon. _ieo. Lost and Forma. LOST or Stolen, three Lambs and one Sheep. Tar brand on top of head.—Five shillings reward will be paid to any ono return ing them to Mr. Cleghorn, Epsom. L~~ OST, on "Friday, 9th, Scotch Terrier Pap Slut, ears and tail cut short—The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at S. J. Edmond's, Fort-street. F _ OUND, on Saturday evening, Pair Child's Slippers.—Owner can have them by calling at A. Wood's, Wellington-street. Eccleaiasticai. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, THE REV. CHARLES M. PYM Will give an Evangelistic Address. TO-MORROW, Good Friday Evening, at 7.30. In the lecture Hall, Addresses by Rev. W. MORLEY and Rev. C. M. PYM. ALL ARbInVITED. SATURDAY-Blble Reading. Sunday-Address, in Theatre Boyal, at 3 afternoon. Usual Service at 8 p.m. qT. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. THI3 EVENING. THURSDAY—Short Service. Sermon by Rev. C. M. Nelson. ST. SEPULCHRE'S.—Good Friday Ser vices :—8.30 a.ro., Litany and short address: 11 a.m., Morning Pervice; 2.30 p.m., Bervloe for Young People; 7.30 p.m., Evening Prayer and Sermon by the Right Rev. the Bishop. RINITY CHURCH, Devonport.-The Rev. Charles M. Pym will preach in Trinity Church, Devonport. on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, at 11 o'olock a.m. ATEW WESLEYAN CHURCH, J_M OTAHUHU. THE FOUNDATION BLOCKS of the above Church Will Be Laid On GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH, AT 2.30 P.M. BY J. L. Wilson, Esq.,and Thomas Buddie, Esq. Addresaea by RevsTrTßuddle, W. Morley. H. Dewsbnry, and G. Bond. TNDUCTION SERVICES. The Presbytery of Auokland will meet on MONDAY, the 18th April, in the Presbyterian Church, Onehunga, at 3 p.m., for the Pjrpose of inducting the Key. James Bruce to the Pastoral Charge of Onehunga and Mangere. A TKA MEETING will be held in the even in-', at 6 o'clock, when addresses will oe delivered by Clergymen and Friends. Music by the Choir. Tickets, la 6d; Juvendes, 1b; may be had of Messrs. Whyte, Stevenson, Adorns, Robb, or any Member of Committee. / .ONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY XJ SCHOOL, NEW NORTH ROAD. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. Tho Anniversary Services will be held nest Lord's Day, April 17,1881. Servioes will be con ducted as follows:—Morning, at 11, Mr G. A. Brown; Afternoon, at 3, —; Evening, at 6.30, Mr C. Atkin. Offering will be taken in aid of school Funds. On the following THURSDAY a Public Tea Meeting will take place, after which Speeches and Music. Tea on tables at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES OF THE FRANKLIN ROAD SUNDAY-SCHOOL will be held in the Church on SUNDAY, tire 17th instant. Three Sermons will be preached— in the Morning at 11 and Evening at 6 30, by Hey. Mr Gay; in the Afcernoon at 3, by Rev. Mr Hodgson. .„ On TUKSDAY the Annual Tea Meeting will bo held. Tea at 6.30; after tea a Public Meeting, to be addressed by ministers and friends. Recitations by the Children, and Selections of Music by the Ohoir. Tickets, Is 6d each. pHO RA L HALL. GEO. A. BBOWN will deliver a Lecture on SUNDAY NIGHT, at 6.30. SuhJect: "The Atonement." Board ana wesiaence. T3OARD AND RESIDENCE. Vacancies for two or three Gentlemen Boarders at Mrs Clarke's, 83 Grey-street. Terms moderate. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence within three minutes' walk from Queen street, where no other lodgers are kept, with use of sitting-room; situation retired, and terms strictly moderate.—Apply in first instance to Mrs James, Grocer, Wakefleld-street. mHEKE is a Vacancy for a Gentleman, 1 or a Gentleman and Lady (married), in a private family, within ten minutes walk of the city; terms moderate—Apply by letter WY. Star ofilce. /Governor browne hotel, XT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _.._os.per Week BINQLEROOM 2JB. ~ YOUjnG women's INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBEM-STREET. Ooen daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.r__ Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. _ ■ • Roardinghonsa for Young Ladies who are oocupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. , ' Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with tbe Institute. Auctions. D. TONKS. R. C. CARR. B. D. TONES. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 20. TO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. B. TONKS & CO. T\ rILL sell, on Wednesday, the 30th V T instant, at 11 o'clock, 19 Double-barrel Breach and Muzzle-loading Guns 10 Single-barrel Guns 26 Revolvers. B. TONKS. R. C. CAER. B. D. TONKS THURSDAY, APRIL 21. CHINA AND GLASSWARE, BRUSHWaRE, RIMMEL'S PERFUMERY, TINWARE, AND LANTERNS, Ex Oxford, from London. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Thursday, the 21st inst., at 11 o'clock,! 16 PACKAGES of the above Goods, just landed ex Oxford. [B, TONKS. R. C. CARR. B. D, TONES.] WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20. BREWERY AT GISBORNE, FOR AB^LUTE SALE, by Order of T. Macffarlane, Esq., Trustee. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction on Wednesday, 20th April. _t 12 o'clock noon. THE LEASE OF PREMISES KNOWN as the GISBORNE BRKWERY, Gisborne, being a good substantial Building ot four stories, built of heart of kauri, with Ceilerage. all in good order, capable of turning out 10 hogsheads per days, and at present occupied by Mr W. P. Craw ford. Terms Cash. SATURDAY, APRIL 16. AT PUKEKOHE, FIRST-CLASS FARM AT MAUKU. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT PUKE KOHE. FURNITURE, PRODUCE, SPRING CART AND HARNESS, &C„ &C, &C. A. FORBES BEGS to announce that he will hold his first sale at Pakekohe on Saturday, when will be submitted, JOHN KEITH'S FARM of 221 acres, at Mauku, partly fenced, and a good deal of valuable puriri on it Building Allotments, situated in Puke kohe, and facing fetation-street. Ten Acres Land, well-watered and fenced Euknittos, Tables, Chests Drawers, .heffonier, Chairs. Washstands, Bedsteads (wol _ and iron), Sew ing Machines, Pictures, Piano, byßord. Produce. Cheese, Onions, Potatoes. Chaff; Oats, Pigs; Fowls (some of them Langshan). Spring Cart and Harness, set of Cart Harness &o„ Sec, Sec VOontinued.on Fourth]Peee.)