t'' , ■ — reef, and I saw the breakers besides. To see the breakers is a sign that the ship is too close, The captain, when I called his atten tion to the matter ordered the man at tho wheel to put tho vessel half a point to the south. Wc steered W. by S. half S. for twenty-five minutes. He then went aft and ordered the vessel to be hauled in agaiu west, and that is the course she was supposed to be going when she struck. To make that alteration drew her into the land. The captain thought her far enough out to clear the reef. Having put her iv west for ten minutes. I went on the quarter-deck and told tho captain that she was too close iv shore, and we" would have to haul her further out. Immediately I told him tho second time he put the helm hard astarboard, and then the ship struck on the reef. To put her head astarboard took her further out. The captaiu gave oiders to call all hands out to clear away the boats. Wo had five boats on board. Wc hung the j loafs out aud let them swing till daylight. It was dark then and we had to wait an hour, and then the first boat was cleared away. The captain ordered me and four men to get into one boat and go on Bhoro. Wc also took ono passenger—Lawrence, who was a seaman. I was instructed to land him for the purpose of conveying in telligence of the wreck to the Telegraph Station. I landed Lawrence on the beach, and in doing so I took the boat us close in as I could to the land. He was the man who brought the message, and he had his in structions from the captain. When he left I returned to the ship with the crew and took six more passengers off and again made for the beach. I landed all of them in the surf, but only three swam ashore, the others being drowned. I do not know the names ot those I landed. I again re turned*to the ship, and took two men off to land them on the reef. One was a pas senger and the other was a fireman, This reef was a quarter of a mile from the vessel, and one could see it bare, but not whero wo struck, I landed a man on the reef, and he told me that he made a desperate struggle to reach the shore, a distance of 7 yards from the reef, but failed, aud 1 again took him off the reef. He was not lost. The reason he could not swim ashore was because of the kelp, which hindered him from getting along. I returned to tho ship again, and there was no possibility of taking any more passengers on board, as the sea was breaking over her by this time. A quarter of an hour elapsed. The sea was getting higher aud the tide flowing. I proceeded to sea, as there was no possibility of getting alongside the wicck, aud there was no reasonable chance of getting ashore without being drowned. I kept at the tail of the reef during Friday, and at midnight I stood for tho Straits. At 2.30 on Saturday I was picked up by the Prince Rupert as I was about to bear down upon the Tararua. That was about the hour she broke up. I cannot say what would have been the effect had the captain not altered the course of the vessel when I first drew attention to the course she was steering. Had she been ten miles out she would not have struck. I think 1 have given you sufficient information, but if I see the first mate I will tell him to give you more." WAS EVERYTHING POSSIBLY DONE. The reporter of the Dunedin "Herald," discussing the questionsays :—" An opinion prevails, and its seems not without founda tion, that had the course of the vessel erratic as it musthavebeen —not been altered she would have gone ashore in the surf, and probably many of the passengers would then have been saved. It was when questioning the second mate on this subject and to the relative duties of the captain and mate, that he seemed to think I was asking too many questions, and showed a reluctance to answer. The chief officer corroborates the secoud mate's statement that the sea became very rough early on Friday morning, and that the boat, could not go alongside. I then remarked that the second mate's boat lived in the open sea in the neighbourhood of the wreck for about twenty hours, and asked why so few persons were put into the boats in the morning, and attempts made to land so small a number at a time. He replied that the object was to get a landing place. Would the boats contain all the passengers on board ? was a question asked the chiet officer, and he replied impatiently, that they would not. He was on the beach from seven o'clock on Friday till the vessel went down, and he adds that as the tide rose on the reef the water became much rougher, and washed more and more over the ill-fated vessel. She was completely gutted by the waves, and as early as eleven o'clock on Friday evening her cabin fixings came on shore. During Friday the passengers clustered on the forecastle'and on the rigging, but their number, he says, gradually but constantly diminished during the day by the breaking of the sea over the Tararua. I pointed out to tho chief mate that if he were as far from land as he said he was, or thought he was when he went below, that it was utterly impossible that in a run of fifteen miuutes the vessel could have gone so many miles shorewards, even if ran direct for tho beach instead of nearly parallel to it. He then said that an hour and fifteen minutes had elapsed from the time of his going below and the vessel striking. A Dutch sailor who was saved denies that the steerage passengers rushed the boats, but the chief mate's statement is likely to be correct.

CAUSE OF THE WRECK AND SUB.

SEQUENT MISTAKES.

The "Southland News" says :—" The cause of the wreck is so far unexplained. The course steered appears to have been an ordinary one ; the night was fine, and there was so little haze, that wheu the passengers rushed on deck their fears were at once in a great measure allayed by seeing how near they were to the shore. The sailor who was on the look-out is one of the survivors, and he claims that there was no neglect of duty on his part, but that he thought the broken water that he saw was caused by the action of the tide. This snd other matters will, it is to be hoped, be cleared up by the official enquiry. The Otaraßeef.it may be stated here, runs out to a distauce of six or seven miles from the laud. It ■was: on the eastern angle that the steamer was stranded. She was thus miles out of her course, and from being so far in shore she was shut out from view of the Dog Island light, which, had she been going her proper course, should have been visible. The land at that part of the coast irises to a height of from 80 to 100 feel, and consists of sandhills, coming down to a sandy beach in which the reef crops out, and ;s traceable for a long way out at low tide. The bottom all about is known to be rocky at a short distance from the beach. Hence a vessel once striking is doomed, a heavy ground swell coming in in the finest weather. On the night of the wreck the sea is said to have been very heavy, the ■wind having during the previous twenty-four hours been blowing from the south-east. It is to this cause that the impossibility of landing passengers is assigned. It is diffi cult however, to resist the conviction that a terrible error of judgment was committed in not placing the women and children, and as many of the passengers as she would sofely carry in the life-boat which might then have stood out to sea, as the boat in charge of the second mate _ did with the certainty of being soon picked up. As it was the life-boat was fitted to carry 30 or 40 persons, but was so much damaged on her first trip as to be o( no use until repaired; and then it was found impossible to launch her on account of the heavy sea. It was then suggested that she might be lauuehed from what is known as Boat Harbour, about a mile to the west ward of the reef. Bullocks and a sledge were available, but it was considered, after looking at the place, that it would be im practicable there, owing to the heavy sea. Those on the beach were thus rendered power. less to assist. Could anything have been done it would have been attempted, for among them was Captain Matheson, of tho scho.ner Pioneer (then lying at Fortrose), au experienced seaman well acquainted with the coast. They could thus only look on in sickening suspense. Those who were there say they often wished to leave, but were bound to the spot by a species of fascination, WHY THE I-9_KANUI WAS NOT SENT. The "News" adds :—"A good deal of surprise has been expressed that the Kakanui, which was lying alongside Inver cargill wharf at the top of the tide, with steam up, when the news arrived of the Tararua disaster, wa3 not at once des patched to the stranded ship. The facts of the case are as follows:—We received the first information ot the wreck at about a quarter to one, the tele gram reading :—' The s.s. Tararua, for the Bluff from North struck on Otara reef, near Tois Tois this morning. All lives are safe at present, and the vessel is close in shore.' Peeling appre hensive for the safety of the passengers, we sent a message to the Union Company's agents to see whether they had heard of the disaster. They said they had not, but, shortly afterwards, they got a telegram > something to the same effect as our own. The steamer lay at the jetty till half-past 1, when she left for the Bluff, where she arrived about half-past four. She remained there taking iv cargo and sailed again between six and seven o'clock. Whether up to this time she had orders to proceed to the wreck we are unable to say, but it is fair to assume that had it been anybodys

business to despatch tho vcsbol from Invcr caigill direct to the .wreck, she could have reached it before nightfall, when she might possibly have been the meaus of saviug a good many lives. A person on the wreck has stated that there would have beeu little difficulty iv transhipping peoplo thence to a vessel at sea, as events proved it to be impossible to land them on shore. Thinking that tho steamer would be scut, we appointed a representative to go with her, but not being able to learn that she had any instructions, we sent him by train to Edendale at a quartcr paet two, he being the only person leaving luvcrcargill for the scene of the mishap." The "News" concludes by suggesting the appointment of a public official, responsible for prompt action in the case of wrecks.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

ORPHEUS,

One-case of drunkenness was disposed of.

ROUGH ELOQUENCE,

Michael Mullius pleaded guilty to the charge of using obscene language in High street ou Saturday, and with wilfully und maliciously damaging a urinal, 12s 6d. For the several offeucos, fines, damage and costs, amounting to £4 3s 6'd, were im posed, or six weeks' imprisonment. A VICTIM OF THE 110TTLE. John James Brock pleaded guilty lo stealing a pick, value 7s, the property of Robert Somcrs, ot Arch Hill, on the sth iust., and was scutenccd to 48 hours' im prisonment. IMPURE WOKDS. Charlotte Chuton, of Grey-street, was charged with using insulting and indecent language towards Anne O'Connell; iv con sequence, she fears to return to her homo, as Mrs Chuton promises to put her throats i iuto immediate execution. As the languago was of tho most fearful character, the boys were asked to leave the Court. Defendant, who was in deep mourning, and her face hidden behind a black veil, said she did use insulting language towards Mrs O'Connell, but not so bad as had been imputed to her.

His Worship said tho language was fear ful, and as defendant had so far confessed, it would be uuuecessary to compel com plainant to repent the words. Defendant feared that she should not be able to fiud sureties.

His Worship said ho would treat the case as lenieutly as possible, this being de fendant's first appearance in Court; but if she repeated the oileuccsho would certainly have to go to prison. She must be bound in her own recognisances in the sum of £20, and pay.costs, 7s and keep the peace for 6 mouths. ONE TOO MANY. Edward Lawlor, alias Lawrence, des cribed as a butcher, was chargtd with in tending to desert his first wife aud her four childicn, contrary to the provisions of the Destitute Persons' Act, 1577. Mr Tyler appeared in defeuce, and said that prisoner, who had served one year in Mount Eden, was no sooner out of gaol than he was arrested ou the present charge. The defendant made no objection to paying the order of 20s por week as soon as he could get iuto employment. He thought it was very hard treatment. His Worship said he understood that the wife could support herself, but there were four young children, and he should find some kind of sureties that he would carry out his agreement. lie had been iuformed that prisoner intended to leave the colony forthwith, aud what was to preveut hitn from going by the next vessel to another colony, where he might be induced to marry a third wife ?

Mr Tyler said defendant had shown no intention of leaving Auckland. His Worship considered that defendant ought to bo prevented from leaving his four children on the community, and that defendant should have opportunities of providing for his family, but his liberty should be guarded iv such a manner as to preveut escape. Mr Tyler said it was of no use sending the man back to gaol. His Worship said he did not wish to do so, but surely prisoner might find reason able security, Mr Tyler said he could not find sureties. He did not know who to apply to. Since his imprisonment all his former friends had given nim the cold shoulder. His Worship said he would adjourn the case until Wednesday, to suit prisoner, to see if he could get securities by that time, for his appearance in answer to the charge. Mr Tyler asked that prisonor might be allowed to pay £25 iuto the hand- of the Court. But prisoner intimated that the amount was duo to him from customers He had not the cash.

His Worship said if prisoner was allowed to go without a string to his leg he might not care to re-appear in his present position, and if he got on board the steamer he might make it right with the steward, aud thus elude the keen, searching eyes of the detectives.

Mr Pardy narrated a recent case where even Detective Jeffery had failed in his search on board a vessel and afterwards it was discovered that the man was on board at the time. Mr Tyler then guaranteed prisoner's np. pearaucc on Wednesday morning, or he would forfeit £25. Ihe Court accepted this, and allowed prisoner his liberty. A FOWL CHARGE. Te Oma, Hora Wharc and Emma and Tnria were charged with the larceny of five fowls, value 20s, on the 7th inst., the property of Priscilla McKeoivn of Mau gere. Mr Brown interpreted. Te Oma pleaded guilty, but Hora and the two females pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy stated the case, and although it was likely that all the prisoners were im plicated in the robbery, he would ask that the three persons who had pleaded not guilty, might be discharged. Hora Whare then made a full confession. He stole the fowls, but the women helped to pick them. They intended the fowls for a meal.

His Worship gave some good advice to Hora through Mr Brown, and ordered him to prison for one month with hard labour. The ethers were discharged.

Hora accepted his sentence with a smile, but asked permission to interview his sweet heart before going to prison.

This was all the business,

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE CITY SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —Iv justice to myself and to those gen tlemen who supported- my amendment, car ried in the last meeting of the City School Committee, will you give space for reply to the comments you deemed it expedient to make in a sub-leader in your issue of the 7th inst. At the above meeting, a letter from Mr Campbell, of Queen-street, was read, drawing the attention of the members to the fact that his child had been refused admittance to Wellesley-streetschool on the plea that there was no vacancy in theparticu lar class suitable for the child. Mr Campbell iuformed the Committee that he desired to remove his child from one City school to another, namely, from Nelson-street school to Wellesley-street school, because the latter school was within shorter distance of his residence. He stated that the fact of residing iv close proximity to Wellesley street school gave his child a prior right to admittance to that school at the prejudice of any children at present attending there, but whose parents resided at a farther dis tance. It was this letter which directed the attention of the members to the general aspect of the matter at issue, that is, the attendance of children residing outside the city district to the city schools, The strictures you pass upon those members who voted for the amendment seem to me rather severe and partial, aud believiug that, whether rightly or wrongly, they acted conscientiously. Although, no doubt, you were right in asserting that the City School Committee must be looked upon as an exclusively local body only, thier primary functions being to look after the educational needs of their constituents, the city householders, Yet they can only do that within the meaning and in accordance with the spirit of the Education Act of 1877, and only so far as the Act legally empowers them to further the special interests of their con stituents ; and so far as the furtherance ot such interests does not injure the iuteicst of the general system as a whole. It seems to me one of the most important features of the present Act, that it contains no provisions whatever which would Jegally empower any local administrative or managing body to create a monopoly with respect to the benefits arising trom the work ing of the system as a whole, a feature wnich, I for my part, heartily endorse as necessary for the proper development of the system. To carry out and give effect to a motion as moved by Mr Waymouth would certainly lead towards establishing a mono poly, and if followed by other local commit tees would act detrimental to the general progress of the educational system as a whole. It would create a monopoly not ooly on the part of the householders, but also of the teachers in each district, which

at least at present iv the educational district of Auckland would prove to be the adverse of beneficial, many of the schools, . ltuatod at a distance from populous ceutreß, being unable to afford education in the higher standards, the children restricted to the attendance of such schools ouly -.vould be defrauded of obtaining the full benefits arising from the national educational sys tem, to which they have a legal aud just claim, leaving cveu apart tho natural benefit which must eventually arise from a healthy competition with respect to the headmasters of schools. Therefore it seems to me that even if any local committee had the legal power to create such a monopoly, and to dismiss children of proper school age from school for such reasons as brought forward in Mr Campbell's case, the com mittee could only give effect to such a motion as moved by Mr Waymouth in cases of great urgency, and such urgency docs not at present exist with regard to the city schools, seeing that there is yet room for over 200 additional pupils. To dismiss a child from a school, to which it has lawfully obtained admittance for no fault or shortcoming of its own seems at lust a hardship which ought to enlist the sym pathy of every impartial miud. To me it appears tyrranical, and I have no doubt it would be illegal, The Education Act of 1870 contains no provisious for disprcssing or expelling children of Hie proper school age from schools to which they have ob tained admittance excepting as what is con tained in Clause 87, which makes it lawful for the teacher to expel or forbid the atten dance of any child fur want of clcanlinuss, or who may be likely to communicate aiy contagious disease, or who from gross misconduct, as incorrigible disobeuieucc, may be considered an injurious or dangerous example to the other scholars. In reply to the challenge you make at tho close of your article, I may be permitted to express my belief that the householders of the city of Auckland entertain broader views ou the partakings of the present educational system than you appear to givo them credit tor, that they are too much in, and too heartily desirous for the beneficial and successful working of that system ns a whole, us to expect from the representatives at tho School Committee to adopt nuy narrow-minded and selfish policy to further their own special interest at the cost, and to the injury of the general beneficial result of tho present national system of education. For the true interest of any particular locality in tho educational district depends entirely on the general progress aud the cll'cctivo working of the system as a whole, nnd any narrow-minded and selfish policy on the part of local committees must prove eventually disastrous to tho stability and the futuro development of the system as a whole, and to localities themselves, Moreover, as regards tho msmbcrs of the City School Committee, I may give expres sion to my conviction that there is not one member of that Committee who would not gladly vactito his position to a better man, more able- and more willing to fulfil the onerous duties pertaining to such a position, Trusting that the importance of the matter at issue will be sufficient excuso for my lengthened letter,—l am, &c, J. D. Schmidt.

DESPATCH AT FIRES.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—Now that fires arc getting so numerous in Auckland, would it not be well to turn the attention of the public to the present ineliiciect state ot the Auckland Fire Brigade ? I do not wish to write in any way disparagingly of the members themselves, for no oue, who has seen them work, cau say that men ever worked more pluckily or with more zeal; but it is im possible for them to be quickly at the scene of a lire when they have to wait so mauy minutes for the horses to be obtained and harnessed, I believe iv every other city in tho colony there is v well-organised and paid Fire Brigade, and why have we not -itch a brigade here ? Would it not pay the iusuranco companies to combine together aud see this plan carried out instead of trusting to the chance of being able to awake a stableman at any hour of the night to procure horses to take the engine to any tire that may occur. I know that iv Wellington horses are always kept har nessed at the Brigade Station at night aud ready at a moment's notice to go to any iiro that may occur in the city, and not only this, some members of the brigade sleep ou the premises every night, and a watchman is kept, I have always noticed in Welling ton that when an alarm of fire is given tho engine is ou the spot in a very few minutes, and thus iv most cases of fire the men have a chauce of getting the fire under before it has any hold upon the buildiug in which it breaks out. One building saved in this way would more than pay the companies for their outlay, and it seems au astouish ing fact that the directors of insurance companies iv Auckland have takun no notice ot tlie immense time it takes the brigade to get the engine to the sccue of a lire. Invariably I believe the house that the fire origiuatcs in is totally destroyed, and very little salvage if any is ever obtained. A watchman who could be constantly on the look-out from say mid night to daylight would not cost the Com panies much, and mightsave them thousands a-yenr. Much might be said about water not being laid ou in mauy places only a short distance from town and close to a reservoir, and the lamentable destruction of valuable property which occurs on this account. I have already trespassed too much upon your valuable space, but being a subject of vital importance to tho city, I know you will forgive inc.—l am, Yours &c„ B.H.

MINING NEWS.

We extract the following trom the respec tive reports.furnished by mine-managers fo the past week :— Old Caledonian,—The hanging wall of reef No. 1 level cross-cut was met with yesterday. The reef is fully 14 feet in thickness, carryinggood indications through out. There is from 2 feet to 3 feet of rubb- Icy quartz lying on tho back of it, but I cannot yet form any idea how it will turu out. No, 3 level is still sinking in the same class of country. The men on Herivel's leader are making good headway with the drive. The leader averages about 7 inches. It is of a gritty quartz and clay, but no gold has been seen yet. I shall get a trial crushing from these three places as soon as possible.—T. B. Hicks, May 7, 1881. NEW Goldsn Belt.—Since last report operations I'iave been almost confined to etoping ou the main reef, I have not seen any gold in the stopes for the last few days, although the reef looks well and I am sloping where the old company got some good stone. 1 have a stope going towards the spot where last specimens came from, and expect to get some more when I get under. Will be able to forward quartz to the mill by Tuesday next.—Edwin Ninnis, May 6,1881.

Moanataiari.—Driving cross-cut north at creek level has been suspended ill order to put in three shifts to drive east on No. 1 reef. For the last ten feet, the stone has greatly improved, and is now 18 inches thick. It is necessary that this drive should be pushed forward to ascertain whether the run of gold can be picked up. Nonpareil: The drive east from bottom of shaft is now cleaned out home to face 60 foet. For a distance of 40 feet from shaft, the ground has been atoped out in the back, and the reef now in hand is pinched out to a clay band caused by a hard boulder, I think the lode will open out again as driven on eastward. 80 feet level: The south cross cut is now being pushed forward. Tho ground stopes have been poor during the past week, producing very little picked stone, Battery : The battery was started again on Thursday morning, after inspec tion of boilers.—Robert Comer, May 7, 1881.

Hopeful.—The reef has opened to 18 inches, and some of the stone is shewing splendid minerals. The country is becoming much easier for working, I should think, from the appearance of the reef and country, that the junction is close at hand. No. 2 level: The winze I was sinking, becoming rather tight, and the show of gold poor, I started an underhand stope on the first leader, intersected ou mundic vien. In breaking down a depth of 5 feet, I obtained 131bs. of good picked stone. It carried gold not only at the junction of niuudic view, but 3 feet back -from the same it is about 3 inches in thickness. I shall not do auy more on it till the crushing is finished. As I have put the two men to tho battery, it started on the quartz on Saturday morn ing. I have 901bs. of picked stono on baud.— E,*jHORNE, May 6.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT),

COROMANDEL, this day.

MALICIOUS DAMAGE,

The manager of the Corby battery dis covered this morning that some person had, during tho night, maliciously cut the flaming in two places with an axe or tomahawk.

Complaints having been made that the water in the creek was being polluted, Sergeant McMahon made au inspec> tion, and found the most objection able feature was the draining of the upper school closets which are near the banks of the creek, and which defile the Stream.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Captain Watson has been elected suc cessor to Major Murray and the latter honorary Colonel. The new Whau has 137 ounces melted gold from the interim cleaning up. Diamond Waitakauri is getting good stone, equal to several ounces to the pound.

PER PRESS AS3OCIATION.J

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. CHARGE AGAINST A GOVERNMENT OFFICER.

lii the Supreme Court the case of Wilkin son, charged With embezzlement of Govern mout money at llawora, occupied the whole of Saturday. About 9 o'clock at night the jury retired, and at 11 intimated they wero not likely to agree. Judgo Richmond said ho would return to Court at 12, when ho would consider whether ho would lock them up till Monday morning at 12 o'clock. There being Btill no sign of agreeing, the Judge dismifised the jury. The samo charge will again come on this moruiug. THE OPERA. COMPANY. New Plymouth in the centre of uttrnction just now. bimonacu's Opora Company opens to-night for a season of fix nights. Professor C. Haselmayer is here, and played to n good hou9o on Saturday night. CHRISTOIIURCII, this day. The Canterbury Hunt Club opened its season on Saturday. Between GO and 70 equestrians were present. Three hares were killed.

DUNEDIN, this day.

SALE UP TARARUA.

The wreck of the Tararua was purchased at auction by the Union Co, for £20.

GREYMOUTH, this day.

MR MASTERS RESIGNS.

Mr Edward Masters has sent his resigna tion to the speaker from Melbourne, where ho is now. His medical adviser says that to attend the coming session in his present state of health would cost him his life. .

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

WELLINGTON, this day, CIRCULAR TO EDUCATION BOARDS,

The following circular is to bo issued to all Education Boards throughout the colony :— " I am instructed by the Minister of Educa tion to inform you that circular No. 17 of dato November 5, 1878, is hereby cancelled, and that after the 30th June, 1881, capitation grants will not be paid to Boards on account of the attendance at public schools of chil dren under five years of age. I am, there fore, to request that the attendance of all children under live years of age be excluded from your attendance summary for the current qunrtcr on, which, us you are aware, ucxt quarter's payments are calculated. I would suggest the advisability of the Board forthwith issuing instructions to school committees and teachers to exclude the attendances of all such children from their school attendance returns for the present quarter.—John HiSLOr." MEETING OF PARLIAMENT. The question as to the definite date of meeting Parliament wns only settled to-day. Friday, the 10th of Juuc wns the day on which it had been intended to convcue Parliament, but for various reasons it wa3 ultimately determined to meet oue day earlier, and the proclamation has accord ingly been issued, summoning for despatch of busiucss on Thursday, June 9th.

MR. SLATER'S CONCERT AT THE CHORAL HALL.

MR Slater, organist of St Mary's, with those operatic artistes whoso successes amount to a furore during the three weeks now gone, have given us an afternoon concert to dispel the apathy and listless lethargy of tho hour. The building was well filled on Saturday afternoon with an enthusiastic bevy of those lovers of cultured music, who, for it alone, have sacrificed time, money, aud oven talent, at the shrine whero emotion and delicacy of feeling sway tho sen-os and reign uppermost. The concert commenced with an overttlrc (piano forte), "Le Pris aux Clercs " (Harold), by Messieurs Doluuy aud Slater, the effect of which was its distinctive counterpoint and the extremely deft manner the entire instrumentation was given. Bellini's oft-re peated cadenza, "0 Love for me thy power," introduced Miss Martina Siinonsen to the Hall of many realistic delights, Thecanta trice was iv magnificent voice, her shake being peifcct, though the thrilling was a little abruptly done. Mr Gordon Gooch, iv Roeckel's " Storm Fiend," has a highly coloured florid descriptive song, where he may indulge in the favourite bravura passages which so thoroughly characterise the whole of his vocal efforts. This " Chanson " and " The Desert " (Emanuel), which was repeated by request, belong to an old school of line esspressivo music, and the equability aud rich fulness of tho gentle man's tones wore admired and justly loudly applauded. To our thinking, the palm may be awarded to Madame Fanny Simonscu for her finesse in the celebrated aria, "Scenes that are Brightest." When Vincent Wallace penned this melodious score, it is asserted ho groaned and wept by turns, and no doubt retraced those "bygouo days," when hidden genius lay dormant, and bright chances well within his grasp were wofully set aside for revelry. The prima donna was rapturously recalled, and gracefully bowed the well-oarned com pliment, and finally sang with naive ex pression, humour, and fine force, "Comin' Thro' the Rye." Miss Leonora Simonsen rendered in her most bewitching and.charm ing style, " Alas, Those Chimes so Sweetly Stealing " (Wallace) the bris of her vocal isation and the vif fresh distiugu, air of the lady affording much gratification. Mr Angelo Forrest played Mendelssohn's " Andaute c Rondo Capriccioso" with facility and rare executive precision, His reception was' as cordial as ever, and the musician acknowledged it with his custom ary modesty. His other contribution was the pianoforte selection entitled "Minne haha " (J. M. Wehli), this solo having in it most remarkable construction. Signor Paladini was, though a little husky, simply masterly in "Nen 6 Ver," the favourite composition of M. Tito Mattel, and sub mitted to a deafening encore. His other contribution was "Map pari tutt' amor," the soft flowing Italian theme wedded to the moat enchanting gorgheggi of "Flotow" having splendid delivery, and compelling the artist to sing "Yes, Let Mc Like a Soldier Fall." The Signor has not yet fully mastered our trying vernacular, but he atones for this by the purity of his upper range. The duet, first time in Auckland, called the "Fan," is a "point dextre" description of tho spells which this article of lashiou exer cises over the sterner sex. The music is light and pretty, and provides excellent ' scope for both soprano and contralto. The result was very favourably received. The concluding contribution, where nearly the whole strength of the performers . was involved, was "Good Night" (auar tette) (Flotow), and indeed this was a most agreeable change after so much of the abstruse in music, and thoroughly in place, Mr Slater secured the services of M. Delany, who accompanied with high-class ability, and the "entrepreneur " Mr Slater, we trust, was well pleased with the mutual desire, on the part of the artistes and public, to amuse and be amused.

B Natural,

A police constable named Ivcns, well known in cricketing circles, has disappeared within the last few days, and it is believed that he has gone to the Islands. Be was employed as clerk in the Superintendent's office, but no mistakes have been found in his accounts.

Two members of the Auckland Rowing Club—Messrs Gould and Aiken—while out pulling on Saturday afternoon were swamped, and after being in the water for ahout twenty minutes, Avcre picked up in a boat from the Rata. It is said that 10,000 copies of the Crown edition of Tennyson's works have been sold within two years, in England alone, besides what may have been sold in more ex ' pensive form and in other countries.

FIRE AT WHANGAMARINO.

A DWELLING-HOUSE at Whangamarino occupied by a platelayer named George Westbury aud his family, caught fire at 11.30 o'clock on Saturday night, and was rapidly burnt to the ground, The cause of the fire was the explosion of a kerosene lamp. It seems that Mrs Westbury was awaiting her husband's return home, and that feeling very drowsy she turned the wick of the lamp down prior to taking nap upon the sofa. Not more thau three minutes afterwards the lamp exploded, and the flames mounting up quickly, iguited the thatched roof of the house. The neighbours readily gave what assistance they could, but so furiously did the flames spread over the doomed building that nothing Was saved. The four little children had to be brought into Mercer yesterday, in order to be clothed. There was Ho insurance policy upon the house and stock, and Mr Westbury, therefore, esti mates his loss at £50.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

MAY.. 1831. Bank of N.Z.—Buyers, £22 7s 6d Colonial Rank—Sellers, 46s N.Z, Insuranco— buyors, 72s sellers, 75s S.B. Insuranco—Buyers, 50s Colonial Insurance—Sellers, 12s Auckland Uaa— Buyers. £10 10a Thames Gas—Sollors, 31s Union Sash and Door Co.—Sollors, £515s N.Z. l-oan and Mercantile— buyors, £5 10s; sollors, £5 128 Cd Kompthorno, PrOßscr—2ls Coromandol ritoam—Sollers, 12s Gd Moiinataiarl G,M.C—2Bs; sollors, 30s Alburnia- Sollors, 14s Bd Uolrien Crown—l3a Ooldon Calf-Sellers, 0s Tokatea—Buyors, lis Gd Blßiiiacrk-Buyerß, 9s; sollors, 10s Goldeu Pah—la 3d; buyers. Is JOSKPH NEWMAN, Chairman,

Tti-E AUCKLAND EVENING STAIi, MONDAY, MAY 0



The prettiest Rocking unair tor any class ot room is that known as the Austrian Bent Wood. Thi3 style of furniture is well adapted for this climate. It is light-looking and yet very Btrong; it is suitable for either sitting, dining or drawing-room. Garlick and Cranwell were the first to introduce it to the Auckland publio. and ihey have now a large assortment at lower prices than when firßC offered for sale just landed ex Oxford and previous shipments in Black and Walnut principally. Arm and Side Chairs, Ladies' and Gents' Rocking Chairs, Shop and Piano High Chairs, Childrens' Table Chairs, Childrens' Low and Arm Chair-, Settees, etc. Our stook of House Furniture and Carpets is well worth inspecting. New-comers especially should visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents and those about to marry will be aided by con sulting our Book Catalogue, and will find iv our Stock such a variety that will enable them to furnish their house in a few hours, and at the cheapest rates. Five per cent, discount is allowed for all cash payments on furnishing orders. Note the address—City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland—Garlick and CranweU, . Vroprletors.—advt.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, another change in Dainpior's Erosh Advortisomont of Wonderful Bargains. Ith page, next tho auctions ______ WANTED, by a Lady residing in the country, a respectablo Lady who, in cotißldoration of hor board and a Bmall remu neration, would asßlet in tho houßowork, &c— Apply to "Alpha," Qleoßon's Hotol, Custom lioußO-stroot, hotwoon 0 aud 10 a.m. and 7 and 8 p.m. WANTED, two Drivers accustomed to tho olty of Auckland.—Apply at onco to G. Wilson, Nulßon-Btreot. WANTED, a Boy for tho country to groom horso and mako himself generally useful.—Apply BTAit Offloc. ANTED, a General Servant for Mount Albert-Apply Btak Qffloo. WANTED, a good General Servant; roforoneoß required; Mrs Slotnan, top of Oral ton ltoad. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Roglstry, Queen and Darby stroots, au Unincumbered Couple; wagos, £80 a year and found; a raro place. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby-streets, Cook and Laundress (gontloman's family). WANTED, a stoady Man 'to take charge of horses and dolivor coal — Hammond and Byron. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to assi-t in housowork.—Apply to Mrs Combo, J. Burgcs' Store, Cook-street, WANTED, a good General Servant for a small family where thoro aro no children; girl accustomed to tho country pre ferred.—Apply Immediately to Mrs A. lvcosiug, Homo liny, .onsooby. _ \\J ANTED, a Woman and a Young TV Man to make tlioiiiflelves gonorally usoful.—Apply Mr Kdgar, Dyer, Wollesley streot East^ ANTED, a few good Men for Ballast ing Work.—Apply at onco to ltoblnson and Gordon, VVoltakerel Contract. ANTED, to Buy, a Small Boat's Dinpy.—Apply by'lottor to Jobbs, Post oillce, stating dimcUßionß, price, Sec \\[AN£KV, to Buy, at Allotment in \ y tho neighbourhood of Ponaonby, for building a four or Uve-roonied Honso.—Address Allotmunt, stating full particulars, to Stak Olllco. OTANT^D railway labourers to apply V v on Monday mornine at tho tunnol. Waitakcrio tmllast onuino will carry on work mon from Mount Albort---Taylor and Danaher. \\T ANTED, a Young Lady for au Up- V V stairs Bar in tho olty.-Apply Star Offlcc. \\f ANTED, a good General Servant for II Kpsom.—Apply, with references, to Mr. Lewis, CiintomlioiißO-Btrßot. \\T ANTED, by the Advertiser, a Situ- V T alion as Sawmill Manager, or Saw Sharponor, cr willing to take mill by contract: fourteen years' oxperlonco in sawmills. Good testimonials. — Address, "A.M.," Post-oillco, Thamos. \\T ANTED, Night Watchman; must T T bo stoady and middle aged. Appli cants must enclose rofcroncos.—Addross.Box 10, Post-oillco. WANTED, Apprentices for Millinery. Apply J. Cosgravo Se Co. WANTED, you to sec the magnificent stock of Now Ties. Now Hats, Now Shirts, and Now Hosiery just openod at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory. VV ANTED, Everybody to go to the V" Cheap Drapery Sale at Dunne, Hall, & j Co.'s, Queon-street, oppOßito Thistlo Hotel. YV ANTED, the Public to call and in" I v » spect, or purchase, the Goods at A" McLeod's Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Store au.l Spring Lath Mattress Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-street. They will ilnd that ov. rythmic is marked in plain figures, and is tho Cheapest in Town. Opon from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Kvery person ordering a Suit for 55s or upwards will roceiyo a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillipß, Tailor, 170 Queen street. ______ VV ANTED.— Wanted, to Sell, very v T cheap: About 2.000 dozen Oranges. Large Oranges, 8d por dozen; Small Oranges, 12 for Gd ; 6 dozen Large Oranges for 3b Cd ; 6 dozen Small Oranges for 2s Gd. PloaßO to bring your own bags, and bo in timo. Boßt Fresh Butter, Is Id lb, 1 lbs for 4b.—H. Watts, Pitt street. Now is tho timo to buy cheap Oranges. WANTED to SELL, the Good-will and -furniture, &c„ of a Boarding-honsc, doing a good business in tho city, containing a Bhop, 12 rooms, uppor storey, and Btablo, &c.; low rent.—ApDly at tho Public Hot Baths, Victoria-street East. WANTED KNOWN—A fine long Overcoat lined through, 27s 6d ; tho best Valuo in New Zealand.—Phillips' Mart, Qneen-st, ANTED KNOWN, the remaiuing Cd and 3d Oleograph Album Scraps are all reduced to id each picture. Look at-tho beau tiful Japanese Antimacassars displayed at 111, Qucen-stroet, and Brandon House, Parnell. VSTANTED KNOWN, that you can n Dres- woll for a small weokly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. hoe advertise ment on front page, ANTED KNOWN, "THE LITTLE DEMON" PATKNT SICLF-ACTING CANDLt- EXTINGUISHER is invaluable to those who read in bed. Everybody should got one. Price, 1b Gd (warranted). Sent to any ad dress on receipt of ton two-penny stamps. Solo Manufacturers, SBLIG and KDWAHD3, tho IX L, Hastings-street, Naplor, N.Z.-N.B.- A gents wanted. ] WANTED KNOWN.-Mrs Grice, Newmarket, is selling beautiful China Cups and Saucers, largo size, 9b por dozen; bo in mo, they nro going fast: China Sugar Basins, 3s; Mugs with names, lOd ; largo Tumblers, 8d ; largo Water Jugs, from 1b : American Clocks, 10s; Alarum do., 10s Gd ; Striking do., 22s Gd; Painkiller, Is 3d; Winusor Soap, 5 cakes Is; Btout Wolsh Flannel, Is _d per yard; China Doll, Is, worth 12b ; Concertinas, from Is to 15s; best Preservod Ginger, is 6d per jar; Calves' Foot Jolly, 2s Gd, usual prico is Gd; Housohold Soap, 2 bars for lid; Walking Sticks, Is; Wax Dolls with hair, 2b, worth 4s 6d; Patent Soli taires, Is, ROLL UP I ROLL UP I Must sell cheaD to mako room for fresh goods.—M G «i/"ANTBJ) KNOW IN.—flS regards V V Dampier's Pianoforte MU3ICIMUSICI MUSIC 1 Monsieur Cailllau, the celobratod mußinal crltiquo, whose judfjmeni as such no ono in Auckland has yet gainsaid, has beon a large pni-chaser, and has since praised it highly. The Music consists of Songs (seniimental and comic), Duets, Operas, Pieces, Dances, &c, &c; all one prico—6d each, 13 to the dozen, speci mens may also be seen at Mr Westphal's, the fashionable Queen-street Bootmaker, Cata logues on application. Lot of Soiled Music, Jd and Id each.—W. H, Dampikr, Wakefleld streot, a few yards from the shop he has lately eft. . WANTED KNOWi., that D. Goldie Is prepared to sell all kinds (of Building ; and other Timbor, including Hardwood, Spokes I Eeiloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards. Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at the owest cash prices. The timber, being under vo is better than that purohaaed elsewhere ANTED KNOWN, the Greatest Exhibition of Mechanical Toys to be Been in Auckland are now on view Bnd sale at C. W. Goodson's. All move by steam or clock work. An immenso assortment of Games, Puzzles, Musical Boxes, Magic Lanterns, &c, &o, 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 tho shop. 111, Queen-street. W ANTED KNOWN, that while thanking his Customers and the public , for their past patronage, the undersigned in- I tends selling his stock at extraordinary low prices.—N.B.: All colonial goods aro warranted sound and our own make, Bluchers, 69; Men's Luce Balmorals, 11/6; Youths' Lace Boots, 6/9; Mon's Elastic Sides, 10/6; worth 15s. Ab it is positively intended to clear tho whole stock within the next two weeks at whatever sacrifice, to induce further trade, Ladies' and Children's English goods will actually bo sold at the cost prico, so that the: public aro respeotfully urged to call at first opportunity.—T. Prosser, Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED the Ladiei' to see the quality of Dampier's Two-button Black: Kid Gloves, is 84 the pair; another Lot of Black Velveteen, 2s 6d; an immense Lot of Ladieß' and Gonts' Reversable Cork Soles, Id tho pair; Pink Glazed Lining, Id the yard ; In fants' Wool Boots, 6d; Wincey, ijd; Gents' Knitted \v alking Caps, 3s 6d; new Lot of pretty Berlin and Fingering Wools; nice Lot Gonts White Shirts, ss; Spoon Stay Busks, 3s; Wool Shawls, Is; Plush Kibhon, Bd; Pompadour Velvet, 3s 6d the yard, etc., etc-W. H. DAM PIER, Wakefleld-street. — N.B. — Dampier'B Wonoerful Bargains in Crockery on Sale in the Markot evory day, near the Wollesley-street entrance.



"Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.-The New Winter Btock is now Opened Out at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. The variety is larger than usual, and the Fitting and Quality much superior to any other goods offered to the publio. ___ ANTED to Sell a Turner's Wheel, C feetindlameter.-Apply at Star Office. ANTED, a Young Man for hotel to 083ist in the kitchen; ia a good place : one used to such.—Mrs hlsmore's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a General Servant; must be good plain cook and able to wash ; good wages; two in family.—Mrs Elemore's Registry, uhortland-Btreet. WANTED, a General Servant.-Apply to Mrs N. G. Lennox, Yincent-Btreet. ANTED, a General Servant; to a competent person good wageß. Also, a Needlewoman, for a few days, for making children's clothing.—Apply, at once, to office Of this paper, . WANTED, by a gentleman of quiet habits, a Private Sitting-room and Bed room ; together with tea and hre»kfast, in a house near town, whore other lodgers aro not taken. Good looking essential. Terms, no object.—Apply, by letter only, to"A,R„ office of this paper. , \\T ANTED, a Male Cook for the coun. Vl try: also. Housemaids and General Servants.—Mrs Kenwiok's Registry, 2 doors below the Provincial Boarding Honso, Bhort land-street. __ W~" ANTED, a strong Errand Boy.—D. Evitt, Gunmaker, 251, Queen-street, opposite the Market Honse. ANTED, a tidy Little Girl to mind a BaDy.—Apply to Mrs Bovege, Oook stroet. WANTED, a Junior Clerk, must bo a gontloman, havo a good address, and write a clear easily-read hand.-Apply, person ally, botweon the hours of i and 6 p.m. onlyiiat tho " Obeerver" Office, Shortland-street. WANTED, a Situation as Bar-keeper and Book-keep sr, together or separato, or to take entire charge. Town or Country, Good roferoncoa.—Ad dress.-L.N. Star Offloe. ANTED, a first-rate Tailor to take chargo of work-room and assist in cut ting.—Apply at onco to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-Btreet. ANTED to Sell, at a Bargain, a Nice Littlo Farm of 63 Acres, jUBt suited for a poor man. It is situated a few miles above Mahurangi; has frontago to a flno river on the ono side, tho Great North Road on the other. Tho farms all round are taken up by settlers. There is a portion bush; tho rest is cleared. Price, only 10s 6d por acre. Title, " Land Trans fer Act."—Apply to J. R. Henderson, Insurance Buildings. "ANTED KNOWN—An established fact that 111, Queen-troot, is tub place for Novoltlos, combined with Economy, where daily may bo soon tho Most Brilliant Ulnmina. Hon in Auckland, "The Kohinoor," and tho " Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods aro marked in plain figures. Tho trade motto, "A nimble Bixponce better than a Blow shiUlng.' An in spection is solicited of the New Goods, per Oxford and s.s. Norfolk, jost received, com prising tho New Patent Knifo Cleaner, from 7s 6d; tho Patent Wringer, 40s; the Climax Tap, 3s; tho Prizo Filter Tap, 3s; the American Songster; tho Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone. Is; tho Amorican Wizard, or Electrical and Matrimonial Instructor; tho Bear Hunt; the Duck Shooting; tho Agricultural Show Puzzle, 6in 1: tho Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thumb Printing Press: tho Now Crystaline Waiters, from Is; tho Now Indostruotiblo Enamelled Cup, Palls, and Vasos; Dolls and Dolls' Peram bulators; and a variety of other new and aitraotivo Goods far too varied to enumerate.— Call and inspect them at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon House, Parnell. T\EVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. WANTED, a Man to Work on the Roads, and as Rangor and Inspector of Nuisanceß. Applications will bo received until 6 p.m. of MONDAY, 16th inst. at the Post-offico, Devon port, whero furthor partioularß may bo ob tained. BENJAMIN TANNER, Secretary. CJT. MARK'S UEMUERA.-Owing to K7 MrsStanior's intended departure for Eng land a vacancy—Contralto—will bo caused in tho Quartette. Applications therefore will bo re ceived by the Organist, who will furnish all par ticulars. A good roaderjndißponsablo. M" USICPUPILS wanted by a Lady lately arrived from Kngland.—Terms : 1 guinea per quarter, or 30s for two,—Miss Samson, 1, Wynyard-streot. AMO COAL at J. CRAIG'S, Fort, street. Give your orders. Lost ana Founa. LOST, a Purse containing £8 in notes, 4.2 in gold, and 8s or 9s in silver, last night, between _ reoman's Bay, Sale-street, and tneri dan-atreot. Ten ShilUngß reward at Stak office, SS. REWARD.—Lost, Silk Umbrella, nearly now, patent self-closing action ; leavo same at bTAB Office. IZIoUND, a small Oval Brooch with hair J in tho centre; three-line Inscription on back.-Owner can havo it by giving correct de scription at Star Office. Amusements -jyrONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. rriEMPERANCK-UALI, MONDAi, J Populr.r Concerts, commencing To-kigiit, —Brabazon and Margctts, Managers, JiIIRST appearance of PROFESSOR DE fij VEItK, in conjunction with Master Cocerll, In the Grand Artel Suspension Act. iIMRST appearance ot PROFESSOR V LENNOX, the world-renowned Ventrilo quist; MR JOHN HOWK, the Popular Come dian, In numerous Specialties. R A. C\MPBttLL, the well-known Baritone late Lingard's Comody Com pany, will sing the new song by Mr John Howe. " Tho Wreck of the Tararua." R MONTGOMERY in some of his _ Choice Recitals. R TOM MARGETTS, the Popular Comi.uc, in an entire change ot pro gramme. . _ ■j.RESH Faces every week. Novelties Jj one by ono. R"FTW. CULLIMORE, Soloist and Accompanist - a LONZA BROTHERS, Song and Dance .___ Artißiea. DOORS open half-past seven. Com mence 8 o'clock. Admission-Front Seats, Is; Back, CI. . Board ana KesiQence. AT PARNELL—Private Board for Gentlemen; piano, gas, etc..-For ad dress apply to Mrs oilbert, opposite Roman Catholic Church. XTOUnG" WOMEN-s INSTITUTE JL AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBE-STBKET Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. lea from sto 7 p.m. _ _, . Ho-rdtog house for Young Ladies who ate oocupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. , „,,„.,,_„„ Working Parties and other Social Gatherings aro hold during tho Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with tbo Institute. HOBS ON STREET. - Comfortable Board and Rosidence; terms moderate; references given and required.—Mrs Graham, six doors abovo Blakle's Slate Yard., GENTLEMAN from England, travel ling for his hoalth, and likely to Bpend a few weoks in Auckland, wishes to find a temporary Homo in the house of a cheerful musical family. — Address, stating terms, " Alpha," office o this paper. Tenders. ~j_W£_ XXT HANGAREI-KAMO RAIL WAY. AWAEOA contract. Public Works Office, Wellington, 2nd May, 1881. Written tenders will be received at this Offloe up to NOON on WKDNESDAY. the Ist June, 1881, for tho abovo oontract. They mußt be ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Awaroa Contract." Specifications and conditions may be seen at the Public Woks Offices, Auckland, Whangarei, Grahamstown, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Tele graphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by NOON ot the Bamo date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or a Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-ono days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's De posit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. * JOHN BOACKETT, Engineer-in-Chargo, North Island, •J4/TOUNT WELLINGTON DOMAIN. Tenders for Erection of Fencing and Gates at above Reservo will bo received up to noon on FRIDAY, 20th inst,, at my Office, 71, Queen street, where plans and specifications may be seen, JOHN BOYLAN, C.E. Engineer to tho Board, fin O B V I L D £ It & Tonders will be recoived at my office on FRI DAY, the 13tb, at 4 o'clock, for Building a House near Whatawhata. Plans may be Been at mj office, and at Mr Breakeh'e office, Hamilton. JAME3 WRIGLKY. rp O BUILDERS Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock oi SATURDAY, the 11th inst., for the Jirection o a Building in connection with the Cosmopolitai Hotel, Queen-street. Pians, &c„ at our office, Quoen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects, rpo BUILDERS Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock o MONDAY, the 16th, for the Erection of th New Catholic Church at Newton. Plaus, &c at our offices, Queen. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architect-.



To Let. EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE.- Houses to Let, furnished and unf urnishod. -Oliver Mays. Post-Alee Store and Livery Stables, Victoria-street, TO LET, in Cook-street, a Room, with use ot Cooking Utensils, to a single man. —Apply Star Office mo LET, a good Bake-house ; excellent X oven; rent low.-H. J. Riordan, Nelson street, near Cook-street. TO BE LET, a Family Residence ol nine rooms, double verandahs, and large garden, situated near tho top of Kyber Pass Road, commnnding a splendid viow. lhe pro mises are in thoroughly good order; a good well and tanks, gas laid on, and every con venience. Possession can be had on the Ist June.-Apply to H. Ashton & Son, House and Land .Agents, 8, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. 1 0 LET, in Nelson-street, a Large Front J Room with fireplace. -Apply Stab Office. TO LET, a Three-roomed Cottage, Green street, near Convent, Ponsonby. TO LET, in centre of Parnell, a Large Shop and Dwelling-house, with never failing well of water and Targe garden.—Apply to 3. Vaile, Shortland-atreet. 0 LEfZParK House, corner Williams and Howe streets; seven rooms and well finished; rent, 18s.—Inquire J. W. March, on premises. rr.o LET, a beautifully-situated Rcsi _l denoe, at Mount St, John, with two acreß of land and Btabling if required.—Apply to H. Ashton Se Son. TO LET, a good Sixroomed Cottage, Alton Road, with garden; pleasantly situ ated, — Apply to H. Ashton & Hon, House Agents. TO LET, Shop withDwellinghouse; also, a Houto of eight rooms, in Kden Crescent. —Apply to H. Ashton one Son, Houso Agents. J TO LET, Bed-room and Sitting-room.— Mrs Banks, 111, Vlotoria-street, O LET, Three Rooms; rent 7s per week.—Apply 123, Viotoria-street. TO BE LET, a Good Seven-roomed Cottage in the host part of Grafton Road; garden, &c—Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, N. Zealand Inßurance Buildings. r7M)~be LET, at Mount Eden, a Comfort. I able Now House at 10s per week,—F. G Ewlngton. TO LET, a Seven-roomed House, near St. Paul's Church, Kden Cresoent: good sea view—Apply at Bennett's Draperyl Ware house, next door but one to the Theatre Royal, Queen-street. ._ U LET, with immediate possession, the Promises occupied by Mr John Smith, near Howick, where for many years he has successfully carried on the business of carrier with a small Grocery Store. Horses, imple ments, and goods in store to be taken at a valuation. Rent moderate,—For definite par ticulars apply to Alfred Buokland. For Sale. TCp O R S A L is, A Shop with Dwelling-house of five rooms, and a Cottogo of four rooms, Bitnated in Upper Queen and East streets.—Apply to J. M. & J. M owbray, Land Agepts. Quoen-Btreet. FOR SALE, in the rising township of Tuasau, two magnificent Allotments, on tho main road to the Hallway Station. They aro porfectly level. They measure 50 links frontage by 150 links deep. They must be sold at £3 eaoh. Only £8 for a splendid Bite for store and dwclling-houße.—Apply to publisher, Stak office. OR SALE, Building Allotments in WoUcaloy-streot.-J. Burtt, Cook-Btreet, TDI 0 R SALE. Tho Lease or Freehold of the Commercial Hotel, Hamilton West, with tho Furniture, Stock-in-Trado, &c, as at present in the occupa tion of Mr W. H. Pearco.—For particulars apply to J. M. te J. Mowbray, Land Agents, _0 and 42, Queen-street. PRETTY COTTAGE, Kyber Pass, five rooms, tanks, garden, fruit trees; sections 16,17, 18. For positive sale. Tenders received until noon of FRIDAY, 13th Instant, at my office, where conditions and other particulars may bo obtained. „.„„„ T. W. HICKSON. FOR SALE, a complete Bargain (£500), the fourth House on the right St. Mary's Road, containing Elsht Rooms: gas and water laid on from tanks and well; now in course of completion; a splendid view seaward.—Apply Proprietor, on tho premises. , 371 OR SALETor TO LET, with im- F modiato possession, ono of tho bcßt Farms on the Waikato lino of railway noar Auckland, with a large handsome house. The land is of the best qua ity, weU watered by creeks, the scenery beautiful, and within ten minutes walk from railway station.-For particulars, apply at Evening Star office. TV.OR SrtLE.—Ponsonby. — For lnime- X) diato Sale, nice House, 5 rooms, Sec, lorge garden, allotment With frontage of 110 feet frontage to Grace-street, Ponsonby; the House Is well finished, gablo ends, bow window, verandah, and good position; also several Houses, large and smalt ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponsonby and' elsewhere.—Full par ticulars from D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, 71, Queen-streeet. opposite Bank ot New Zealand. BriOß SiLE, Farm in the Waikato.—A JV Compact Little Farm of 27 acreß; large market garden, and grass paddock; good Houbo and every convenience; price, only £210. Also, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukokohe, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakurl, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki, &c„ Sec, ranging from lis per acre upwards.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-street, opposite Bonk of New Zealand. --.•OIftA—aNGLESEA -STREET.— Hfey/{OV New Five-room Verandah Cot- Inge ; two large corner Allotments, planted with fruit and ornamental trees; two tanks and overy convenience. Also, in Somerset Place, Four*room Verandah Cottage; colonial oven, city water laid on, and every convenience. Price, £155. Must he Bold; owner leaving Auckland.—Apply to W. Onions, Anglesea stroot. , rFtO BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND JL OTHERS. FOR SALE, tha FREEHOLD of a LARGE HOTEL, now doing * good business, recently c-ectod in a populous and rapidly extending district,—Apply to Messrs. Samuel Cochrane and Son, or to Messrs. J. M. Se J. Mowbray. j mo INTENDIN G SETTLERS. FOR SALE, at Matakawa, Hick's Bay, Rixteed Yeare' Lease of Splendid Run of about 4,019 Acres, with improvements, consisting of Six-roomed House, Woolshed_2x 17 ; Shearing, Drafting, and Stook Yards; 400 acres divided by wire fencing into three paddocks, laid down in English grasses, and 1,500 acres bush fenced. All improvements made within last five years. Yearly rental, *150. Prico, £150. Matakawa is easily accessible from Auck land, is one of tho lovoließt places on the coast, and is the key to an unlimited tract oi country, which may be added if purobaser wishes, and is a bargain well worthy the attention of in tending settlers. Apply to HUTCHINSON & GORDON, Qneen-streot. 0 0 V A, F I J I. The undersigned have for Sale, near Suva, Fiji (the now capital), BLOCKS OF LAND APP' rto B. TONKS & CO. 17. O £1 S A L E, CHEAP BUniDING ALLOTMENTS! Cheap Bdildinu Allotments I Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-street, Pon-onby, in good position, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfield, £25 per lot; Wallace-Btreet, 30s per foot: Grace-street, 20s per foot: Milford-street, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-street, m>nr the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage Also, other cheap properties, such as Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb, Full particulars from D. F. EVANS, KBtate Agent. 74. Queen-street. gjiOß IMMEDIATE &______, cneap, aim J? terms easy a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and KepDlo-stroets. Newton; and a. good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen- Btroet by a depth of-,156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent, FortrStreet. ii.Utt SALE, Splendid Suburban Resi _F dence, with four aores of very good land. FOR SALE, House of seven rooms, wash house, &c„ Manukau Road, Parnell; price, low. FOR SALIC, Cheap, a Profitable Business in town; a good chance for a working man with £250 and a slight knowledge of mechanics; tho present proprietor retiring to the country. For partioulars of the above, apply to J. F. STEWART. House, Land and Commission Agent, High-street «r7cn_TWO CAPITAL SHOPS, doing <**' a good hußinoss, and let at good rentals, splendidly situated on a corner allot ment, 33 x 100 feet.—S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?100 CAt>H, Balance as agreed—House e*j of 4 rooms, with verandah,' stables, coach-houses, tank, wall, &c, and allotment 33 x 81.6. situated in a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Post Office— 3. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-streot. r> 1 ca CA3H, balance at 7i per cent, two 3JLDV Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin oipal street, close to Queen-street. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, 3hortland-3treet, OSA CASH, balance by weekly payments of -, 3JOV i 53 each, with 8 per cent interest, Com, fortable House of seven rooms, with Bath-room • Scullery, tank, &c, and large Garden, fully • stocked with choice fruit trees in full bearing, Price, £500. Twenty minutes' walk from POBt- Office.—S. Vailo. Shortland-street. jraiATO £1000 LENT on Building ' _U _-\/ Society principles, or on other termi to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for salo on fourtt • page. Six per cents Mowed on money depositee ) for investment. —C. Williamson, Land, ' Estate and Financial Aeent. Vulcan Lane. _^___ T3RIG ' EMPEROR,'FBOK j»gg|x JL> LYITELTON. sM____S_i Consignees of Cargo ex ahovi i _-______-B^" vessel are requested to presen f Bills of Lading, Pay Freight, and obtain lie l livery Orders, at once. K. n. CARONO, Fort-street, Agent. WE have a few Breech-loar'ing Gun For Sale. B. TONKS & CO., '• Auctioneers. n -TtTIGHT AND DAY SCHOOL, We c I__ liiigton-street, opposite Mr G. P. Tod- Grocery. DANCING CLASrf, Temneran< Hall, Albert-street, Wednesdays, at 8 pi 1 Terms: Weekly or quarterly, In advanoe j charlesß, Andrew.



Publio Notioes, nnOMLINSON'S ADVERTISEMENT. WANTED KNOWN- Jubt Opened— One Sample Case of Boys'and Men's Hats, comprising all the Newest Shapes arid Extra Value. Tho Largest and Cheapest Stock of Corsets In Auckland. Over one thousand pair to choose from, at F. TomUnson's, ParnelU The greatest wonder Is how you can get a Dair of the "La Fortifrant Corsets," lace at sides ond spoon busk, for 5/6, when the regular town price is 7A F. Tomllnson, Draper. Parnell. Is now show ing New Goods ot evory description, suitable for the Winter Season, and at prices to meet a ready sale. Who would not have an Ulster whon you can get one for 10/6, worth 15/. AT F. TOMLINSON'S, DRAPER, PARNELL. nn H E TI X I GO LDF IE LD. Notice is hereby givon that Mbi W. F. Hammond has this day been appointed Surveyor of the Matawai Blook. ~,„,,,, All persons wishing to tako up Land in this Block are Informed that his Survey ond Plan only will be recognised. R MACINXOSH- May 7. 1881. -TVRESSED AND ROUGH STONE FOR RETAINING WALLS AND FOUNDATIONS ROUGH STONE FOR BALLAST OLD BRICKS, MORTAR, &c, for Foot paths A LARGE QUANTITY FOR SALE \ CHEAP At Old Barracks in Albert Park. PEOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHESt PEOPLE MUST HAVE CHEAP OTHESII PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES!!! tar pay mb a visit- Joseph the people's tailor, victoria-street. acknowledged to be the cheapest House in Town. B_T VISITING ME YOU SAVE 78. 6d. IN THE POUND. TROUSERS, from 10s 6d TWEED SUITS, from £2 10s. THOROUGHLY SHBUNK AND FIT GUARANTEE! D TTIARLY FLUKE KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. BEST HOBART TOWN TABLE POTATOES. 1 TON BACON AND HAMS, Very Superior Quality. ADAM LAYBOUKN, FORT-STREET. rpiRE! FIRE! FIRE !I! FIRE 11! Salvage Stock, cheap jewellery. H. G. PAYNE Having resumed Business at No. 166. Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart, will sell his Salvage Stock of WATCHES AND JEWELLERY at an IMMENSE REDUCTION. H. g7 PAYNE. WATCHMAKER, ETC., 166. Queen Street. rp O ARRIVE, PER BRIG 8-REN (now due): 200 tons Smith's and Household best NEW CASTLE COAL 30 tons best BONE FLOUR. A GOOD SUPPLY OF TAUPIRI AND BAY COALS always on hand. W. & G. WINSTONE. FIRE.— Risks are taken by the Han- Beatio Fire Company at lowest premium,— Apply Kummer and Co., General Agents, Fort street. XjIREDK. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STREET, Will be glad to receive calls from his numerous friends and customers who have been In the habit of dealing at the Queen-street Shop. Those indebted there will please settle their Accounts at the Viotoria-street Store, r\ H I N A, GLASS, AND J^arthenwarE, BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEALAND. G. B X O W N U G, (LATE J. B. FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN ■ STREET. r\ N SALE, CANTERBURY AND WAIKATO POTATOES. PRIME QUALITY. G. S. JAKINS, CaSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. X> OKI NG! Ji O X.I NGI R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-btreet (opposite Scotia Hotel), '. Is Open overy Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own ' residences. Terms moderate. Gloves p ovided T& H. COOKK, 67, QUEEN-STREKT, have . on sale one of the Largest Stocks of ; Fqrnitore and Bedding in the Colony. T& H. COOKK, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have • just opened some New Patterns in t [ Tapestry and Brussels Carpets. •| m & H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, em j A. ploying Machinery In their Manufactory, , are able to supply Furniture at lowest rates. i rrf& H. COOkEr677QUKEN-3TREET, have - A a on Bale a largo assortment of Cane i skated Chairs, English, American, andAus- I trian Bentwood. ■ m & H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREKT, have A > lately received a shipment of Superioi : Gilt Chimney Glasses. I m & H. COOKE, 67 A i guarantee the - AtiTY of all Beds Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows sold at the! o Establishment. } m & H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREEI A . Deliver all Goods free of charge within I radius of three miles. I ry. & H. COOKK. 67. UUKEN-STREBT, giv - A• a DISCOUNT Of FIVE PER CENT. f< is CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDIN I at time of order or delivery of Goods. I ril ANGE OF BUSINESI ii. 1 a. s7~dl C X l'B I Having purchased tho business lately carried i 06 I by R. D. L. Duffus, in Camoridge, begs to infor m • I the Publio that it will be conducted as heretofo »— on the purely cash system at lowest remonei live prices.



I Publio Notices. A CCEPTANCE. I hereby accept W. Houston's Challenge for three miles and upwards for the sum Of £10* and upwards. Arrangements to be made at th» Park Hotol notlater than SATURDAY, thel_tb iDßt' W. L. WALSH. "DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ELECTION OF AUDITORS. Under Regulations ot " Local Election- Act, 1870," An Extraordinary Vacancy having occurred In tho office of Auditors of Accounts of tho Ponsonby Highway District Board, it is hereby notified that an Eleotion of one person to fill such vacancy will take place at the Ponsonby Hall on THURSDAY, the 19th day of Maynoxt, Nominations In writing will be received by me at tho said Hall before noon of WEDNES DAY, the 11th day of May next. W. MoKI-JSTRY, Returning Officer, Ponsonby. 25th April, 1381. "VTOTICE !—We can sad will sell Cheap, J3I Having received a lot of Ladies' Ulsters and Jackets, wo aro selling them cheap, also other Goods. Ladies' Ulsters, Ui 6d; Jackets, 15s 6d ; a lot of Long-coloured Ladies' Satin and Silk Feathers, from 2s to 7s Cd; Velvet Hats, ia CI: Straw d 0..15; Flowers, in coloured silver and gold, Od; all Wool Fiannol, la; Men's Guernseys, 2s; Extra Quality Wool Socks, 8d; Wido Wincoy, 7d; lot of Lustres, 1b and Is 3d; Boys' Middy Caps, 33; Children's Gaiters, Bootakins. Boots and Boticrs, Cd; Diapers, 9d; Men's Cotton Socks, _d; Boys' Foit Hats, 2s; Whale bone Sets, lid; Ladies' Ribbed Hose, lOd; Double-width Milton Cloth for Ulsters and Boys Suits, cheap; Calico, Ladies' Felt Skirts, French Merino, Ticking, Sealskin Rink Hats, 2s; Men's White Shirts, ss; Black Silk Braid, 2}d; Wide Sheeting, cheap. Inspection Invited.— Gkobqk Cartkb, 89, Victoria-street West, next Adams', Jeweller. _ DENJAMIN TANNER, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. AUDITOR, ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT, 70, QUEEN STREET. ijaiifer 171 OR WAIT AX A. ±3j__\^__ The s.s. 'EOWENA' Will leave Onehunga Wharf TO-MOBROW May 10, atjl p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. T^OTIOE. NOTICE. NOTICE. All Claims against the Estate of the late F. Hbwin and the late firm of F. Hewin AND Brother, must bo rendered at once. Also, all persons indebted to the Estate are respectfully requested to settle their Accounts wlthou delay. HY. HEWIN l Trnßtepfl . JAMES DICKEY i lrnßlees' \rOTICEI NOTICE L. H. GREEN begs respectfully to Inform the Public of Auckland that he has for Sale this Planting Season, a Healthy Stock of Fruit Trees, Shelter and Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs. Gardens and Pleasure Grounds Laid Out and Planted. All orders left at my Plant Stall, No. 5, City Market, will meet with Drompt attention; or at Lilydale Nursery, One- Tree Hill. . BanETuntcy.jNotices. aSMa, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876,"and the several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Douglas MacTavish, of Devonport, near the City of Auckland, in the Pro vincial Distiicc of Auckland, in the Colony of 'New Zealand, Journalist, a Debtor. This is to notify that Douglas MacTavlsh, of Devonport, near the City of Auckland, In the Provincial District of Auckland, in th« Colony of New Zealand, Journalist, has this da, hied a statement that ho is unable to meet his engage ments with his creditors. The first Meeting of Creditors to be held at tho Supreme Cou-^iuse, Auckland aforesaid, on MONDAY, the C h day of May, 1881, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Auckland this 9th day of May. 1581. H. WILLIAMSON, Regi rar. F. W. Brookfibld, Debtor's Solioltor, Queen-street, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of •' The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the several Acts amending tho same, and of the Bankruptcy of Hdward Scottbb, late of Onehunga, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Blacksmith, a Debtor; bat now in the District afore said. Notice is hereby given that it is my intention to apply to this Honourable Court, of New Zea land, at Auckland, and Colony ot New Zealand, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of May, 1881, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon as I oan be heard, for an order of Im mediate discharge under the provisions of the abovementtoned Acts, Dated at Auckland this 7th day of May, 1881. EDWARD SCOTTBR, Debtor in person. Auctions. TO-MORROW. APPLES! APPLES! APPLES! Ex 'Rotomahana,' Irom Hobart Town. ~t AA CASES APPLES, EATING JL Xfxf AND COOKING. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, Noon. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. Ex ' Rotomahana,' from Hobartown. TO BE SOLD BIT AUCTION, at Arthur's Mart, To-morrow, noon, from celebrated Packers, /"APPLE S—Scarlet Pearmalns, Stone Pippins, Golden Harvey, Adamson's Pearmains, Blenheim Orange, Wellington Pippins, Dra noon.___,_ goonß, Nonpareil, Russetts, Rip y«n^ .!_. stone Pippins. Bine-Pearmalns, Fl6O Cases] New York pip P u, 8 , Pearson's Plate, Newbel Marvel, Globe. PEARS.—Napoleon.WlnterNelles, I, St Lawrence. TO-MORROW. ORANGES. ORANGES. OARNGES. Ex * Ovalu,' from Rarotonga. L. W. EATON ' \\r ILL sell by auction, at his Mart, to. V T morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 50,000 ORANGES, best this season Also, CO bags KUMKRA B. TONKS. K. C. CARE. B. D, TONKS. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. FRENCH CALF ! FRENCH CALF ! GABRIEL LEWIS YVfTLL sell, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 1 CASE FRENCH CALF SKINS. T,O -MORROW, At 11.30 o'clock. JONES' SEWING MACHINE ! JONES' SEWIwG MACHINE ! THE BOOT PLANT, ROLLEES, KNIVES, LASTS, &C, C.C., &c. C. LEWIS ! V\7'ILL sell To-morrow, at 11.30 o'clock, 1 SUPERIOR JONES' SEWING MA 1 CHINE THE BOOT PLANT AS ABOVE 1 Also, To Close Account, - lr CABKS SHOE PEGS _ Jf JAS. DACRE..] W. S. COCHKANE.J WEDNESDAY, MAY 11. a TOBACCO! TOBACCO! "• No Reserve. » G ITIHK Subscribers will sell, at their Room., - JL Fort-street, on Wednesday, May 11, at 11 S, o'clock, prompt, 7 BOXES TOBACCO, 12 to fl>. on SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, m Auctioneers. ire . ra" (Continued oa Fourth Page.)