was a great success. The Autumn Hunt Cup, was a walk-over for The Agent.

New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Handicap of 200sovs. Distance, 4 miles.

Mr H. J. Lunn's Clarence, 12st Gibs (Hidge) 1 Mr P. Butler's Agent, agod, 12at (Lunn) 2 Four others started. After the first two fences had been passed, the running lay entirely between Agent, Clarence, and Sailor Boy. All but the Agent baulked at. the third fence. Agent led over the stone wall in front of tho stand, Clarence and Sailor Boy close up. Agent increased the load, and crossed tho double on tho road eight lengths ahead of Clarence. Sailor Boy then wont up, but was collared by Clar ence coming back on the road. Rounding the turn into the straight for the second time, Sailor Boy ran into the first place, and led Agent and Clarence at the stone wall' by ten lengths. The j nipping wna grand. Sailor Boy fell at the second double, Agent going to the front, Clarence lyiug behind. At the third fence from home, Agent cama down a terrible cropper, throwing and stunning his rider (Lunn). The race now seemed a certainty for Sailor Hoy, but Clarence, splendidly ridden by Hidge, was called on, and after an excitipg finish, won by two lengths. A protest w.is at once entered against Sailor Boy for mis sing a fcnce^Jt was upheld, and nidge, ;.thc rider of the winner, at once went after and caught Agent and rode him, thus fecuring first and second prizes with two differcut horses, Lunn being unable to remonstrate. There was £203 in the totalisator, 14 shares being on the winner. Maiden Plate of lOOaovs. Distance, 2 miles. Mr F. James' Quamby, list. 121bs, (Cullau) 1 Mr T. Footer's Sailor Boy, 12it. 31b-'. (Joyce) 2 Both horses wore splendidly ridden through out, but the previous four miles run had told on Sailor Boy. Out of £120 in the totaliaator 41 tickets were on the: winner.

Hunt Club Cup of 150sovs, Agent had a walk over for this.

Consolation Handicap of SOsovs. Dis^

tance, 2 miles. Mr Alford's Winfield, 12st. (Lyford) ... 1 Mr A. JMcAipine's Stella, lOst (Joyce) ... 2

THE COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

The third ordinary annua general meeting of the Colonial lusumucc Company was held at the Chamber ot Commerce, Lambton Quay, yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Randall Johnson, Chairman of the Com pany, presided.

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet (a summary of which has already been published) said the directors derived considerable satisfaction from being able to lay before the share holders so good a statement of the affaiis of the company. The past year had been an unusually anxious one for persons connected with fire and marine insurance. There bad been a great number of unusually heavy storms, causing great losses at sea, and there had been large lires, causing loss of piop pterty on land. At the same time there had been a very lasgc reduction in the rates of premiums. Notwithstanding these difficulties, he was glad to say that the business of the company had increased con siderably, and also the piotits derived from that business. They would also observe that there was an increase in the income from every source of revenue of the company and so far as the income derived from pre miums was concerned, a growth in busiucss was indicated by that increase, larger perhaps than they might at first sight imagine. In consequence of the great diminution of rates ou fire risks, even supposing their income from premiums had only beau the same amouuc as it was last year, that alone would show a consider able increase, but there was a much larger increase than that. On the other hand their losses were slightly greater, but not in proportion, he thought, to the increase in the business. He thought they had decided reason to be satislied with the progress which the company had made from its com mencement, in looking back the three years the company had becu in existence, it would be found that at the end of each year there had been a steady improvement in tho extent of the business and iv the profits de rived from that busiucss. Mr Krull warmly complimented tho directors on the result shown in their re port, remarking that he did £0 with the more pleasure because last year lie rather attacked the company aud, perhaps also, tho directors. They had weathered the most severe storm New Zealand had ever gone through, and he could not sec the report adopted without saying how pleased he was with the way iv which the directois had conducted the business of the com- PTn reply to Mr John Gallic, the Chair, roan said that the directors received £1000 for their services. That amount could only be altered by a special resolution (of which 30 days' notice would have to be given) at an ordinary meeting of the share holders. „ . The adoption of tho report was then put and carried. The retiring directors (Dr, Grace and Mr J. Joseph) were, on the motion of Mr Krull, re-elected. Dr. Grace, in returning thanks for him self and Mr Joseph, assured the share holders that the responsibility entailed upon the directors and the labour necessitated from the character of the conpetition had been unusually great. He felt justified in staling that the company was not origina ted by the directors with the intention of accumulating exceptional profits in their own personal interests, but solely for the purpose of retaining within the colony the savings of the colonists, aud dividing amongst the colonists the profits arising from their business. (Hear, hear) He ventured to say that nothing less than so large an object would have induced him to undertake the responsibility and labours that had devolved upon him. He might go further and say that unless colomsts in general were prepared to iocvir the necessary sacrifices in the same manner, it would be impossible for this colony to arrive at the position in commercial wealth to which it was entitled. He might add that there had been less evidence of a spirit of this kind in the City of Wellington than its position and prospects in the country should have entitled its citizens to expect. (Hear, hear.) Messrs G. M. Hcbbell and C. P. Povrics were then re-elected auditors, at the same remuneration as before, viz., twenty guineas each • and the Chairman formally declared a dividend at the rate of ten !per cent, per annum, payahle on and after to-day at the head office, and at branches on recipt of ad- VlMr DT. Stuart remarked that present rates of premiums were too low for safety, and asked if there was any probability of a tartiH being adopted. The Chairman said every effort was being made with that view, and from what he heard he thought there was a prospect ot a successful termination to the negociations. Mr Jonas Woodward moved a cordial vote ot thanks to the directors and olhcers of the company, remarking that before be received the report he expected to hear at most that they had got through tho year without weakening too much the reserve fnne, but that the directois should have de clared a dividend of ten per cent, was to him entirely unexpected. Mr Knigge seconded. The Chairman, in responding, bore warm testimony to theability and untiring energy of the General Manager (Mr G. S Giaham, the Assistant Manager (Mr F. Allen), and the other officers. , . ~ MrGrahamalso briefly replied on behalf of the olticers, and the proced^s r then terminated.-" Evening fost," May 19, 1880. _

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

May 25. 1831. Colonial Bank-Sellers, 46s N.Z. Insnrance-SeUerß, 74S Union lnsuranoe-Buyere. Auckland Gas-Sellers £1015s Thames Gas-SeUerß, 31s „. w N.Z. Loan and Mercantile-B uyers, £a JUS Moanatalarl G.M.0.-SeUerß, -!Ts6d Alburnia-Sellers, 27s 6d Caledonian-Buyers, 103 bd Kuranul Hill-sellers, 53 3d Tokatoa-Buyers, Us; sellers, 12s JOSEPH NEWMiN,^

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

ORDINARY MEETING,

The ordinary meeting of the Waitemata County Council was held to-day. Pre sent :—Messrs Sinclair (in the chair), Dil worth, Bond, Allison, Lamb, Cantwcll, aud Shea. ' • Mr Dilworth objected to the wording of a clause in the minutes having reference to s ime work done, but the minutes were con lirmed. TITIRiYNQI.—John Porter wrote request ing that the portion of rates recently col lected from the Titirangi district be handed over to the Board for expenditure on the roads in the district. It was stated that the amount col lected and to be collected was about £20. Since the rates had been received, the dis trict had been tormed into a Highway dis trict.—lt was agreed that the amount jshould be handed over, less the collector's ■commission, ' Buucb's POINT.—S. Percy Smith, Chief (Surveyor, forwarded a tracing of the road kit Emeu's Point, as surveyed. Lie sug gested that as the road right had lapsed uiutiv years ago, a title should be secured cither by conveyance or under the Public •Works Act. The question was adjourned, on the motion of Mr Dilworth, in order that further information might be obtained. It was also agrcod, on the motion of Mr Lamb, that the solicitor should be instructed to look into Sir George Grey's Lund Ac(, aud that his opinion should be taken on the matter.—Mr Clark wrote- refusing to dedi cate a road through his property. SI'KWART'a Flat.—Letter from Daniel Stewart, Helenaville, announcing Ilia in tention to close Stewart's Flat from May Ist, owing to the Couucil not having taken action in making the road across the lint. He also withdrew all promises made to any Councillor or any other person in reference to the said road.—The letter was received. —A further communication from Mr fci. B. Biss pointed out that the mail contractor had been retused the right of using that portion of the main road betweeu lieleua ville and Kaukapakapa, which passes through his property.—Mr Allison gave notice for next meeting that the voto of A' 225 bn rescinded.—After a great deal of dis cussion, it was agreed that a letter should be sent to the Postmaster-General, stating that the Council had no authority to deal with the question. Akarimu South.—John Berry wioto asking that his claim for valuing Ararimu South should be considered. Ho had ap plied to the Government and had been re ferred to the Couucil. It was stated that all the work dono by order of the Couucil had been paid for. The work for which tho present claim was made had beeu ordered jy the Government. The matter was even tually postponed till next meeting. [The Chairman (Mr J. W. Waller) arrived at this stage of the proceedings, and took lis seat] West Coast Road.—Alfred Bnckland wrote drawing attention to the fact that ho lad heard nothing relative to the West Coast il-toad. There was ;a large district beyond which, if the road wore made pas table, would, hefeltassuied, be settled upon, On the motion of Mr Lamb, seconded by Mr Dilworth, it was agreed that the Council should again apply to the Government to have the road surveyed.

SWANSON'S CttKEK STATION KOAD.— Walter Sisam wrote drawing attention |to the unfinished state of this road.—lt was agreed that the matter be deferred for the present, the Secretary to write for further information.

Boundaries.— A letter received com plained that no action had been taken to secure the settlement of the boundaries question between East aud West Wai takarei,—lt was stated that the matter had bpeu settled.

WIIANGAPAROA.—Letter from Thomas Lee, stating that it was proposed to expend £30, the balance of the amount rcmaiuing from the £100 allocation, in widening ccr tun portions of the main road.—Agreed that tho Council had no objection to the expenditure, . Nkw Koad.—On the motion of Cr Lamb, it was agreed that the Engineer bo requested to examine the report on the laying oil' of the road from Great North Koad to River head; also, that repairs on Cobbler's Hill be proceeded with. Bridges.—lt was agreed that tenders should be called for bridges over Muddy Creek anil Kumca Creek at Johnston's.

PUKEATUA. —Charles Jed's oiler of a piece of land for a pound at I'ukcatua was accepted, ami the Engineer instructed to prepare plans. feTEWAED's Flat.—Mr Sinclair gave notice of motion for next meeting tbat the construction of the road over Steward's Flat be proceeded witb. Rescinding of Kksolution. — Tho chairman pave notice of motion that the resolutions ot the 16th January re Stewart's ilat be rescinded. MUDDY Ckeek.—The Council refused to accede to a request for further axpenditurc at Muddy Creek, the construction of the bridge absorbing the whole of the alloca tion. Waitakbki West.—A motion by Mr Dilworth that £2G 5s be paid to Wnitakeroi West Board as balance due on lied Hill contract was deferred till next meeting.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

THE imml fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday nicht last. The Mayor (G. T. Blakey) Harhnctt, Hills, Broadfoot, Tapp, Jackson, Uastic, Kelsall, Codlin, and Earle were present.—A letter from Mr Beavers asking the Council to place a few loads of shells at the corner of Tratalgir and Sehvyn streets, or to place a lamp there on dark nights,was read. Ke nuest not entertaiued, and letter ordered to be laid ou the table. Three tenders were received for lease of Mount Smart reserve for twelve months. The tender of John Deneize—£2s 5s being the highest, was accepted, Several tenders were received for forming and metalling May's Road. The lowest tender, that of Messrs Kelly and Donovan, £44, was accepted.— Three tenders were received for supply of ash for maiu road.—The tender ot Kelly and Donovan being lowest—ls Gjjd per yard —was accepted. B-VMK ACCOUNT.— To credit, balance ot borough fuud, £255 5s ss.—The annual balance-sheet was laid on the table, which Bhewcd that the revenue of the borough, from allsources,amounted to £1227 5s 6d.— Cr Tapp moved, "That a copy of the borough bye-laws and Municipal Corpora^ tion Act be supplied to each councillor.— A warm discussion took place on this motion, and a few burgesses took a part in the argument. —Cr Tapp said there were several councillors who could not devote sufficient time to come to the Council during the day to peruse and study the bye and Municipal Corporations Act. Therefore he considered copies should be printed and given gratuitously to any Cr who required them. Cr Jackson said he was astonished at the last speaker's remarks. He could say that he had a copy of the Act and he paid for it; and any Cr that wanted one should do the same. Cr. Codlin said he would opppose such a motion, and was surprised that a Councillor could make use of the word (gratuitously); it was an honour to be a Councillor, and one who would ask the Council to expend the bur"esses' money in such a way, was unlit to have a seat in tho Council. Cr Earle said he would support the motion, and was in the act of delivering the best speech and soundest argument during the debate, when he was abruptly interrupted by a burgess shouting ont: "Go home you frost-bitten rat »_(j r Earle : "Go home you insolent pup"TheMayorreprirnautledtheburgcssess and restored order. After several Councillors had spoke on the question, it was put to the meeting and lost by seven votes to three. The auditors fees £2 10s each was proposed and agreed to. It was proposed and earned that tenders be called for works in Princes street. Notice of motion-by CrHastie- That the obstruction in Church-street.known no Peter Laverv's rock be removed. .Notice rf Pmotion-b| Cr Hartnett-That the dangerous declivity in Church-street along side Messrs Worsp and Weyland's property be put on list of works. This concluded the business and the Council adjourned for a fortuight.-(Own Correspondent.)

THE REPORTED COMET.

SIK,-It is quite true that a comet oas ap peared io our sky, though apparently of a small order. Last night was not favourable for obtaining its position very accurately, or soon after dark its locality was covered length, and a head comparatively bright Swell formed. Ab to its identity;. litt c cau now be said, but in all prooability t will turn out to be a stranfier, as no comet visible to the naked eye has been reported, though several telescopic bodies have been observed during the last six months. Ad ditfonal particulars can only be obtained by

DROWNING AT SEA .

A Man falls overboard from the

ketch Fanny Thornton.

Captain Pullman, oi the ketch .Fanny Thornton, which arrived in harbour from Lyttclton this afternoon, furnishes us with particulars oi a most distressing accident which happened to one of the seamen on the passage up. When off East Cupe at 2 p.m. on Saturday, the 21st inst., a sea man named Fred Yatcs, while working the mizen-shect, fell overboard. How the accident happened wo have as yet hecu unable to ascertain. All hands were on dock and every effort was made to render him aasiataucc. It was seen that the mau had caught hold of a lishiug line which was towiug astern and to this he held on for a short time. The line, un fortunately fur him, parted and ho fell astern. Meantime those ou board of the ketch had not been idle. Both tho life buoys were thrown overboard, tho helm put hard down and the main sheet slacked off to stop her way. The boat was also got put with all speed, aud two men jumped in and pulled iowarda Yatea who was a long distance astcru, They saw that ho had struck out for and caught a life-buoy, to wliieh he wa) holding tenaciously. Every effort wad put forth by those in the bout to reach him, but they arrived too late and he was seen to disappear before they were within several hundred yards of him. They pulled round the spot where ho sank for some time, but uo trace of him was 'seen. After picking up .the life-buoys they returned to tho vessel, and reluctantly gave up tho search. iFrom tho time when the mau fell over till the boat was launched only about four or live minutes had elapsed, and tho crow deserve great credit for the manner in which they acted in endeavouring to save the life of a comrade. Captain Pullman also did all in his power, both by assisting and directing the mou, mid he seems much grieved that the nccidcut happened. Fred "Yates was a middle-aged man, and we bclievo his relatives are in Auckland. Heshippcd on board tho Fanny Thornton when she left this port a few months ago, and has stuck to her since.

THROWN OUT OF A TRAIN.

A MOST exciting scene happened on the excursion train from Papakura ilaces aflcr dusk last evening. Mauurcwa had been passed several minutes, when the guard lushed through several ot tho carriages calling out that a man had fallen overboard. Papntoitoi was reached before tho train had been brought to a standstill. 15y directions of Mr Sergeant-Major Pardy a locomotive was sent back to look for the missing man. Meanwhile vague rumours of a desperate attempt nt murder circulated , rapidly through tho various carriages. The rcil facts of the case were that a City Council employe' named James Hogers was standing on one of the carriago platforms with two Maoris. A quarrel between them resulted in a scuffle, during which Hogois, it is alleged, was thrown out by Ngahoe Thomp son, a powerful native belonging to Miranda, Waikato. Tho train was going -it the rate of nearly 15 miles an hour, and to the sur prise of everyone, liogers was picked up and brought back not very seriously injured. His wriat and arm are sprained, and ho has sustained other slight bruises. Thompson was taken into custody, aud brought up at tliu Police Court to-day.

SUPPOSED DROWNING OF FOUR BOYS.

{BY TELEGRAPH, - OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CHKISTCHUHCII, this day. Yesterday four youths, names Brett (2) Amos and Hossack left Christchurch in a boat on a pleasure excursion, and wcro subsequently seen at Sumner, but have not since been heard of.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Bo brief; lor it 19 with words as with enn beanis : tho uioro they are ooudonsed the deeper they burn."~SOUTHKV.

Wliat is all the world to a man if hi 3 wife's a widow. Poverty may excuse- a shabby coat, but it is no excuse lor shabby morals.

l£ you make your life a success, you can afford to let the iloga bark as you go by. Theic ;ue G7 organised Christian churches in Japan. Missionary work in New Guinea up to the present is a dead failure. Lieut. Tait has won the Wellington Kille Association's champion belt. llamiltou celebrated the Queen's Birth day by a calico ball at the Oddfellow's Hall. The Quccu of Madagascar, soon aiter her conversion to Christianity, liberated 50,000

slaves. Sphor's "Calvary was poriormed lot the first timo in the colonies at the Town Hall, Melbourne, on the 15th, Oue of the most effectual ways of pleasing and making one's self loved, is to be cheor ful; joy softens more hearts than tears. Every sccoud person iv Christchurch ia said to be suffering from cold or in iluenza. It wa3 a dull holiday in Chnatchurch yesterday -nothing but a suburban race meeting. Ilokilika is agitated because tho Board of Education for Westland has re moved its head-quarters to Greymouth. The large estate of Maclean and Co., in Waikato, will, it ia said, shortly bo cut up for small farm settlement. Mr Matthew Burnett, the temperance lec turer, has enrolled 17,000 persons in South Australia during the last year. The Roman Catholics ate about to estab lish a mission at Mew Guinea, the llcv. Dr. Caui haviDg already left Cooktovvn for that purpose. To rejoice in others prosperity 13 to give content io your own lot; to jiitigate another's griet is to alleviate or dispel your Socrates said that there are two sciences which every man ought to learn—first, the science of ep<ccb, and, secord, the more dillicult one of silence. The Governor's leviie ia Wellington yesterday was badly attended. Is this due to the unsociability of Sir Arthur's Court or the disloyalty of the Welliugton people ? The population of Sydney and its ship ping, according to the census thia year, is 102,797, and its suburbs 120,757. 'I'he entire colony of Wew South Wales, 740,836. Near Carnarvon there is a hamlet called Glyuog, which at the preseut moment boasts of possessing 19 inhabitants whose united ages amount to 1705 years, being an average of 89 all round. The Liverpool ship Ben Rhydding, from Calcutta, was wrecked on the Aberdeenshire coast on March sth. All the crew, thirty souls, perished within sight of land, the rocket apparatus being unable to reach tho vessel. Judge—" Sec here, prisoner, if you do any more lying you won't get off with three years." Prisoner—" But, Judge, how many years d'ye s'ppose yd gimme if I told ' thetrooth?" A wiie, having lost her husband, wns in consolable for his death. " Leave me to my grief," she cried, sobbiug : "you know the extreme sensibility of my nerves; a mere nothing upsets them." Welliugton is the only place in the colony from which a line day was not reported yesterday. There, tho bleakness of the zephyrs over the barren hills made out door pleasure impossible. Honorable descent is in all nations greatly esteemed ; besides, it is to be expected the children of mon of worth will be like their fathers, for nobility is the virtue of -a family. Where ambition can be so happy as to cover its enterprises, even to the person himself, under the appearance of principle, it is the mo3t incurable and inflexible of all human passions. Mr Roche, one of (he Grant and Foster settler?, paid a visit to To Aroha a few days ago, and appears to be highly satis fied with his selection. He will commonce operations at once. It being proved at a recent trial that a man's name was really Inch, when he pre tended it was Linch, "I see," said the Judge, " the old proverb ia verified in this man, who, being allowed an inch has taken an L." A writer on the South Australian Register sayH iodine is an absolute antidote for poisoning. He instances in several cases one in which he gave his dog a dessert spoonful of iodine and it quickly recovered. A train, containing 40 passengers, ran on the south line near JJunedin yesterday at the crossing, half a mile out of the main station. Several passengers were bruised a little but otherwise no damage was done except the delay to the traffic. A poor old rheumatic lady said to her physician : " Oh ! doctor, doctor, I suffer so'munb. with my hands and feet." "Be patient, dear madam," he soothingly res ponded, "you'd suffer a great deal more without them."

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT),

HAMILTON, this day,

Two cases of scarlatina have brokca out ia Hamilton, aud it is prevalent at Te Atoha.

THAMES, this day,

I " Our Boys " was given at the Academy last night before a large audience by the Auckland amateurs in aid ot local charily, MB SHEEHAN. Mr Sbechan is expected to address his constituents at the Thames ou ta:urday week, THE WAI 111 GOLDI__LD. The "Advertiser" correspondent at Waihi writes it is pretty generally admitted the reef formation hpto opous up a new era in mining, aud that the experience gleaned on other quaitz fields is of but little value to the miner in this section of the llau taki JGoldfield,

[PER PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day,

SILK CULTURE.

Tho Government sent by the last San Francisco mail an order through Mr Crci^hton for a larpe consignment of silk worm eggs of the green, orange, and white cocouu varieties, and for a quantity of white mulberry trees, on which worms feed. At the same time an order was aent to Sydney for 500 white mulberry trees two years old. The intention is to establish .silk culture in Now Zealand. Tbe idea was initiated by Mr Fodeli, ol the Survey Department, who U Haiti to be an expert iv that branch of iudustiy.

INVEKCARGILL, this day.

A biirn and stables owned by Mr C, Browne, at New River, were burut down last night, aud n lot of produce destroyed. Tho loss ib estimated at £250. There was no insurance.

POLITICAL RUMOURS.

(BY TELEQUAriI, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

, WELLINGTON, this day. A itUMorjlt Is current to-day in political circles that the most important amongst tho contemplated measures to bo dis closed by tho Premier in to-mor row's speech will be one for a sweep ing reform in tho constitution >of tho Legislative jCouucil, the chief feature beiug that it will luivo fixed numerical strength' and all vacancies will bu tilled by resolution of the House of Koprcsciitatives. j There is no truth in the reports circulated us to Mr Dick's resignation buiug prrbable, owing to differoncoß with his colleagues. : .Regarding Dr. Skae, tho Cabinet was quite agreed as to tho course pursued.

THE AUCKLAND STUD COM PANY.

Ykstbuday tlio Hou. Jas. White, of Sydney, whoso name is familiar to all lovers of tuo turf, paid a visit to Glon Orchard, and inspected tho stud and stables of the Company. The appointments and stuck elicited raauy favourable comments from Mr White, aud his visit resulted in his pur chasing ouo of the Company's youngest herd, viz., Silvia's colt, Martiui-lienry, by the Company's celebrated entire horse Musket. The price given 13 probably the largest paid for a colt in any part of the world, viz., 1250 guiueas, We cougratulato tho Company upon the success achieved, and now that the financial future is assured, WO may say that treat credit is due to the promoters, and especially to Mr Thomas Morriu, whose energetic attention has carried it over the pieliuiiuary diiticultics. Major Walmsley, tho enthusiastic manager, deserves well of the Company, as he has assisted in no small measure to make this Auckland enterprise a credit to the whole colony.

INSURANCE AND MARRIAGE.

A beautiful and bashful youug woman, of about nineteen summers, called at tho oilicu of a life assurance agent last week, aud aakeil him if he could tell her how long people of a certain age would live. " Madam,'1 replied the agent, coughing respectfully behind a prospectus, and draw ing his chair nearer to her, "here are our tables of expectation and average mor tality, which contain all the information on the jiubject that you can desire." " Well," said she, " how long will a man of sixty-seven, and that eats peas with his knife, live?'

" According to our tablo, madam," re plied the agent, "ho should, ou the aver age, survive eleven years, three mouths, and sixteen days."

" That," said his visitor, " would be till the Ist of August, IS9I ?"

" Precisely, madam, on the average ex pectation of mortality, for we must all die, and it is, therefore, well to insure n^aiust loss to the loved ones in a company whose character '' " Aud [how much could I insure his life for V "Ob, for any amount, say 50,000dols.," he answered, taking up a blank form of application, " Let me recommend the un exampled advantages offered by our non forfeitable endowment policy."

" Well," said tho young woman, think, then, that I'll marry him."

" Insure him, you mean ?" replied the agent. " No, marry him ; you insure him."

"You see," she added, with a burst of confidence, "I love Herbert, aud Mr Daw kius is old enough to be my grandfather. But Herbert is poor, and I just worship the corner lots that Mr Daw Kins builds on. And ilerbertis very patient.and says if I will only iix a day, no matter how Jong he may have to wait, he will be happy. Now, you say that Mr Dawkias will die by the Ist of August, 1891, and as it wouldn't be decent to marry attain till I've been a year in mourning, I'll arrange to marry Herbert on the 2nd of August, 1892, and if Dawkma does-en't die by then you'll give mo 50,000 dols. Ob, thank you"; and with a deep bow she Bwept out of the ollico.

THE MODERN MEANING OF SUN DAY REST.

Beyond and above everything which sanc tions Sunday as the Lord's day, the periodic rest is marked out as the great natural law by which the forces of life are to be conserved to the best results. Men have never as now demanded this rest. The men who carry the burdens of the world's great industries, the men who go from counting-rooms to homes with their heads aching, the men who have |to work intensely as the only condition of working at all, are quite as much to bo considered as those who do not cany to their pillows a thousand auxieties. God has always provided test for men in the natural order, and whenever they work seven days in the week they pay their penalty. The tender point is the unwillingness of some to concede that each one shall have the rest which he thinks that lie needs, The res traint o£ social usage points to church going, but the weary seamstress, the exhausted clerk, the devitalized mechanic the artisan of every class, not less than the tired brain-woikers, need, perhaps, something just the reverse. Some need sleep ; some, sunshine ; some, domes tic cheer ; some, an awakening book; some, the patcli of fresh grass on the forest ramble ; some, the inspiration of friends ; some, the quiet of prayer; some, the wotds of the spiritual teacher; some the great sacrament of spiritual re freshment. This large liberty is granted by the State, and is practically taken by its citizens; but the friends of Christianity, ap preciating what sweetuess and light Christ puts into life, have hardly yet recognised what a sad, weary world we live iv ; how mucn the religiouus life depends upon the vitality of the people, or how closely sanity of mind and soul is connected with a healthy and restful body. The liberty to rest a? each one thinks best on Suuday, and thereby not to cease to be respectable, is slowly gaining ground with good people, and all true advance into the highor uses of Sunday is based upon this concession on the part of those controlling the institutions which are the bulwarks of the Christian faith.—(Rev. J. H. Ward in April Atlantic.)

A Cambridge Iresident named George Stephens has been admitted into the Hospital for treatment. Ho met with an accident some time ago, and the effects of this, combined with the results of a serious cold, compelled him to come to town for medical treatment, and the constant atten tion which he could only obtain at the Hospital,

THE AUCKiiAJSD EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25



The prettiest Rooking cn»ur wr a«y class Hi SSK rfHo^ FumUurTand Carets is should visit the til be aided by con- Vroprietors.—advt.



i W anted. j I _-—i — ■ WANTED, two good Carpenters!- Apply 97, Queen-street. New Zealani Insurance Buildings. WANi'EU, a good Shingler.—Apply a third house above St. Thomas's (Jhurct .Union-street. \\ TANTED, KailWtty Labourers at th 1T T Tunnel, Waitakorio Railway; ballas engine will carry on workmen from Moun Alberl'.—Taylor and Danahar. % \J AJNTKD, a smart active Boy.— Appl1 *V V to T. F. Boylan. "a V AJNTEiJ, a Man to Shingle a Stable ,1 7 —Apply to W. Jones, Tobacconist Quean-strout. WANTED, three or four good Bencl Hands, aleo Improvers; constant om ploymenc to good hands. Prince and Davy Crown Boot Factory, Greystrwct. ; WAN TED, an Assistant Stoicman referencoa required.—Apply to Mr Page Owon & Graham's, from 9 to 10 o'clock. ANTED, a respectable Gul to aesisi in a Bilker's Shop and Housework.—T. Wilßon, Orey-street. ANTED, an active Boy to Wait ai table and mako himself generally useful. —Apply at once, Mra Russell, Portland House : llobson-street. ANTED, a steady young Man ; musi bo able to plough and milk.—J. R, ■Walters, Now North Road. I tit ANTED, a Youth accustomed to IYV ■ clicking —Young Bros, Boot Closers, Dnrham-street East. ; WANTED, a strong Lad for a Firewood Yard.—Apply J. Bevego, Cook-street. ANTED, a Young Girl about 1G to mind one child and assist in house work.—Apply Stab office. WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid ; satisfactory reforouccs requ red.—Apply to Mrs Archie Clark, Parnell, between the hours of 10 a.m. and Ip.m. WANTED, a respectable General Sorvant, for a small family at Waikato. —Apply to Mib Samuel Vaile, Tho Avenue, ifarangahHpoJtoaOj \\J ANTED, n Housemaid for a country V f liotol.—Apply to Mrs Gleeson, Gleoson's Hotel, Cuatom houßu-Btroot. WANTED, a good General Smith.— Apply Goo. Loah>, Dock Iron Works. ANTED, good Vest Hands and lm provorfl.-Apply at onoo to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-strcot. ANTKO, a First-clasH Plumber and Gasflttor; constant work for a compe tent man.-S, Parker, Wolloßloy-fltrcet. WANTED, a Girl about 15 to assist in Housework and mind a baby.—Apply to Mrs Foughy, Mount Edon Road, near Toll gate. WANTED, Apprentices for the Dress making.-Apply to Migß llerbyahiro, at Mr Crombies,|Drapcr, Franklin Road, Poiisonby WANTED, as Nurso, a Thoroughly Kespoctable Trustworthy Woman; who ia aocustomod to children, and in also a good hoodlewoinun,— Apuly to Mrs Cowio, Bishop's Court, Parnell, butweon 12 and 1 o'clock. \\T ANTED, v respectable Nurse Girl,— ■V T Pacific Hotol, Qiicou-streot. \\7 ANTED, by a Respectable Steady Vt Young Man. a Situation as Groom ; can milk and would nmko himetlf useful; good cliuraotcr.-- address " 1t.1t.," Htah Oillco '~ \\r ANTED, by a person of quiet hubits, »•»■' an unftirninhed Room, with llre-placo.— Address " H. M.," oillco ot this paper. «/»/'ANTED, Grnzinp; for 30 Head of Vt Stock.—Apply A. Whyto, Storekeeper, Onehunga. W~AKI'KD, young Men to Learn Stair building and Hand-railing.—Apply John JonojyArmy and Navy Hotol. WANTED, a House (furnished or un furnished) with 10 or 12 rooms, within 15 minutes" walk of Post-olllco.—Apply H.C, "Ilorald" Office. __ WANTED, immediately, Tenders for tho Purchase of 3 to 0 Cows' Milk at Mount Albert; once daily preferred.—Address, Theta, STAitjOfllceu _________ \l. rANT_Di by a rospcotablo, trust- V V worthy person, a Situation in a Fancy Shop. Refi-renooß nivou.—Apply by loiter to 11.M., BT4lt_OlUuo. WANTE11, everybody who enjoys a good cup ot tea to try tho "Taoplng Mixture, sold In ljlb. packeta, by C. Mujor, Wollesley-atreot. \\J ANTED, by a respectable young Vt man, Prlvuto Board and Uesidenco within llvo minutes walk ot Poat-oilice.— Address " Wuto," Stah oillco^ WAITED, by a respectable person, a Situation as Houcokoopor or ''Eoful Companion ; uood reforoncos.—Apply by letter to "Uomranion," Stah Ofllce. ' AN TED KNOWN .that '1 anpiri Coal of Hi'i.BNDin quality enn be had nt Greatly Reduced Prices, to met tho times, at Hie Newmarket Wetehbrldgp.^ - LAYTOW< WANTKI) K.NOWJN, tnat to etlect a Cloaranco of Taupiri and NowoastiO Coul. largo t^tock of Firewood, i'osts and Rails. Drain Pipo*«, &c, I have Reduced all my Prices. Weight mid measurement guaranteed.—Taupiri C^o^ F.G.CLAYTON.. \\J AN r_D KNOWN—G. Lowe's Fruit T v and i^eed DopOt, Newton, removed to t-'onsonby Hond, oppooito Franklyn Road. Fruit at tjwn prices. \\rANTHD, Strong Winter Tweed, 2000 TV yards, Ib3'l, Islld,2a6d; worth doublo; wear well for boy's or mon.—J. M. McLachlan, 21S. Qucen-atreet. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Kvory penon ordering a Suit for 550 or upwards wil receive a present of a pair of Trousers.-J. D. Phillipß, Tailor, 170 Quoen street. V^7aIsT_D~KNO\VN, tuat you cau 1 Vt i Drosa well for a small weekly paymnnt by going to Munro and Milllgan. Koe advertise mont on front pagu. WANTED K~NI)W N — Small Boat, with sail, wanted to Hire a few dnye ovory month.—Address, atatiuK prico, H. W. Cooper. Symonds-Btreet,near Waketlcld-Btroet. WANTED, Everybody to know that Mks Waltbrs (from Miss MoLaohlan'ei has Oponed a lfashionablo Millinery and Dress making KBtablißhmont in Hobaon-streot, bo tween Wellington and Cook street". \\7ANTED KNOWN, that the Public TT can only get Cheap Clothes by having them mado of gond maturial.—Try R. Btow, Tailor, Victoria street, juet removed a few doors below his old shop. IKTANXISD KNOWN, that Dunne, T 7 Hall and Co. are removing from 171 to tho snop lately occupied by Mr W. O. Goodaon, 111, Queen-Btroct, opposite 'I'onk's Mart, whero they will continue to sell cheap as usual.—lll, Queen-street, opposite Tonk's Mart^ WANTED, Tenners for the erection of a Shop and Dwelling at Parnnll. Plai.s and speciflcatious to be seen at the ofllco of Mr. H. B. Morton, Cusiom-houso-btreot, where ten ders will bo received till noon of Saturday, 28th instant. \\/ANTED, the Public to call and in T* spect, or purchase the Goods at .*. McLcod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Mattress Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-atreet. Thuy will find tiiat everything ie marked in plain ligures, and is the Cheapest in Town. Open from & a.m. till S p.m., and on Saturdays till il p.m. I*7"ANTED KNOW in, tacit D. Goldie V T is prepared to sell all kinds lof Biilding and othor Timbor, including Hardwood, Spokes Folloos, Iron-Dark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-streot, near the Dock, at lowest cash priceß. The timber, being under cover.ls bettor than that pnrchaeed elsewhere \\7 ANTED NOTIUBU. — Gentlemen V T Hoarders now prepared for; fine new "Great House," Upper Paru«ll, near the Biahop'B main gato. Pronounced the beat situation in Now Zealand. _, \\T ANTED KM O W JN. The Auckland Timber Company havo on hand sovoral Job Lots of Baildlng Materials, which will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joiuory, Turnery, &c, al Lowest Prices, O. UOLD3HIP, Manager. WJtTANTED, J. Ford's Customers to \ T know that in consequonco of the late flro ho hm let tho front of his shop to Mr Payne, Jowoller, but carries on the Tailoring in the samo shop, where he guarantees toßupply as Good and as Cheap Garmonts to order ns can be produced in this city.—J. Ford, Tailor, 100, Queen-Btreot^ V\7ANTED KNOWN, "THELITTLE VV DEMON" PATMINT SKLF-AOTING CANDLK BXTJ.NGUISHKR is invaluable tc those who read in bed. Everybody Bhould got one. Price, la o'd (warranted). Sent to any ad dress on receipt of ton two-penny stamps. Sole Manufacturers, SKLIG and KDWARDS, the IXI,, Hastings-street, Napier, N.Z.-N.B,- Agcnta wanted. . | WANTIiD, the Public ot Auckland to Know that, as really serviceable goods can now be got Roady-made, it is a mistake to get rubbish made to measure. From long ex perience, .1. Ford, Tailor, Queen-street, ia able, at very littlo above ready-made prices, to pro duco the Cheapest Suit to meaeure in this city, whether you consider the goods, the style and n't or tho price. Kxaniplo: The prico of a decent Slop Suit in from 6«s to 70s. I can make jou a Suit from 70s to 90s which cannot be sur passed, being well shrunk and well-mado in evory respect. If you want a Best Suit, try my Fancy Coat a_d Vest and Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, from 90s to 110s. Try Ford's Trousere and Vests, from 32s 6d to 12a 6d; try Ford's Trousers made from Tweed, not cotton rub bish. from 21b to 27b 6d \\f ANTED KNOWN.-Dampier'e VV Wonderful Bargains in the Market (open every day), conßiot of Pudding i- lates, 3Jd: Soup ditto. 6d: Dinner ditto, od; Basins, 3d Jam Dishes, Is 3d; Sugar Basins, Is 3d; Buttei Coolers, Is 3d; Grand Tea Pots, Is; Eae Cups ljd; Fancy Toilet Sets, is Od ; Butter Knives 6d; Bread ditto, 9d; Dinner Sets, Toiletware &c, cheap; Knives and Forks (hanJsome anc good), 6d tho pair; Pocket Knives, id; two Dlado ditto, 9d; Spoons, Id, id, fid, and Is Cork-screws, 9d; Tomahawks, Is; Slate Pencils 6d the box ot 100; Ledgers, 9d; Framed Pic tures, 3d. id, Is, and Is Gd; Padlocks, id Trumpets, id; Pop-gung, Cd; Balls, 2d; Chini Dolls, Id. 2d, 3d. 6d, 9d, and Is; Be, &c. ANTED KNOWN.—Mrs Grice Newmarket, is sailing beautitul Chini Cups and Saucers, large size, 9s per dozen; be ii time, they are going fast; China Sugar Basins 3s; Mugs with Lames, lOd ; large Tumblers, 8d large Water Jugß, from Is: American Clocks 10s; Alarum do., 10s 6d; Striking do., 22a Gd Painkiller, Is 3d; Windsor Soap, 5 cakes Is Btout Welsh Flannel, Is id per yard; Chin; Doll, _, worth 12s; Concertinas, from Is to 15s bust Preserved Ginger, is 6d per jar; Culvei Foot Jelly, 2s 6d, usual price Js Gd; Householi Soup, 2 bars for lid; Walking Slicks, Is; Wa Dolls with hair, 2s, worth is Gd; Patent Sol taires, Is. KOLL UP ! ROLL UP ! Must sel cheap to mako room for frosli goods.—M O



Wanted. __ - XKT ANTED to Sell, at a Bargain, a Nice d it Littlo Farm of 63 Aores, just suited for a poor man. It in Bituated a few miles above 7 Mahurangi; has frontage to a flue river on tho c one side, the Great North Road On the other, ». The farms all round aro taken up by settlors. Prica, only 10a 6d per acre. Title, " Land Trans -1 fer Act."-Apply to J. B. liandereon, Insurance V BuUdingS; , !t XTTa- NT E D KNOW N.-Ladies Vt Trimmtd Hats, from 39 fld;. Ladies 2 Bonnets, from 8s 6d; latest stylo 3 in Boat, y Kink, Torque, &c; (Jhildreu'd Ulsters, Children s Strong lace Hoots, Flowers, Ribbons, at Low ~ Prices.—Mrs WMtehoad, Milliner, Newton. ANTKD,~thTLadiC3 to know that Everyone who has tried tho Baking a Powder manufactured by F. Ooodwln, of Par nell, is delighted with tho whiteness and the lightness O£ their pastry- The Grocers Bay they ' cannct sell any other -where this has been tried, and the Public deolare it to be superior to any ; they ever had, either English or New Zealand i, manufacture. Half-pound tins, only One Shill ing, warranted free from alum or any other : mixture that would be injurious to health. Ask " your grocer for a half-pound tin, and Bee that it • is prepared by F. Goodwin, and you will have tho best value for your money, both as regards i Quality and prioe. Tako no other, and save 30 per cent. ,_ ■ WANTED, all the Ladies to call at my shop and see tho Splendid Glass Sugar t Basins and Butter Coolers at Is. and the most varied assortment of better qualities* Cream ■ Jugs, 5d ; Jam Dishes, 5Jd : Tumblers, 3id; Good Juss, 41d; Beet Gold and White China Cups and I i Saucers, lid; Tea ditto, 8d; White Stone. Cd; and all other sorts equally cheap. Meat Dishes, ' 7d; Wellington Knife Polish, 8d; Old Brown ■ Windsor Soap, 7 cakes, Is; and the cheapest and I boßt assortment of Vases, Ornaments, and all kinds of Crockery and Stationery at Knglißh prices, Note the address: F. A. HKNMAN, 1 Karangahape Road, opposite Newton Hotel. ' \\7ANTEU KNOWlN.—lncredible as it V T may appear, the following are a few of i tho Composers of my celebrated Piano Music, at 6d (no higher price):—Verdi, Meyerbeer, Btauss, i Wagner, Mozart, Sir H. Bishop. Rossini, Ma riott, Le Due, Glover, Chopin, &c, &c. Sir Julius Benedict is also the editor of another groat portion. Those who have not yet pur chased are requested to relor to Professor Cail liau and a groat proportion of the other Auck land Pianoforte players. P.S.—A lot of Comic just recoived.—Dampicr's Wonderful ! Bargains in Drapoiy, &0.. Wakcfleld-street. V\7" ANTED TO SELL, 10() KEGS -pRIME SALT Ohkai'kii "OUTTER, ', "L, 10 w Raws, Victoria • street. ANTEiriCNOWN, that it is per foctly true I am soiling tho following Wonderful Bargains:—Two-Button Black Kid Gloves, Is Id tho pair; Ladies' Handsome Bass, 8a Cd; Austrian Striped Kurb, Oa 6d; White Blaukotß, 12a Cd the pair; Coloured ditio, 13j the pair: 74-inoh White Sheeting. Hid thii yarj ; Coloured Quilts, fls Gd; Ladies Alexander Jackets (woollen), la Cd; Ladies' Jersays, 7s lid; Wool Shawls, is; Plaid ditto, 2s lid; grand lino of Shetland Wool Hhawlß, enormous nizo, 4s fid ; Wool Olondu, 2 yards long, la Cd; Wool Collarotteu, Is Od; Chenille Ruilles, 9d; Knitted Wool Scarves, 6d; Bootees and lufantoee, Cd tho pair; Infanta' Wool 'J'urbans, la; Ladies' and Girls' Moltoii Skirts. 2s Gd ; Fur Trimming, Ud tho yard; Wool Palerines, Is i<l; Siuc Hquares. id; Mon'n hhirls, Is Cd -Superiorditto, Crimeans, (a lid; Flannel Drawers, 3s lid; Flannel Unders. 3s lid. All the above are fashionable goods, Including tho Silvered Jewel lory in tho window. Also, Uonts' atuds, Cd! Gonts' Suites, 9d ; Men's Drill Trousers, 3s 9d ; Tweed Coaifl, Cs Cd; Ladles' and Gents' Warm Glovcb, 9d; Bplendid lino of Velveteen, 2s 6d ; Ladies' and Gents' Cork Soles, ii tho pair. N.H.—Ladies, don't forgst my largo Advnrtiso inont at the bank, nor my Crockery rihop in tho Market.—W. H. Dami'leu, Fashionable Draper, W ukellold-streot. ~\ DVKRTISEk (20) desires cngaKemont ! J\. as Clorlr, or in willing to give threo months to improve in tho Drapery, providing board and rcsidonco aro found; good references. —Apply T.C., Stak Ofllce. Corporation Motice n ml T V O V AUCKLAND. In pnrsnnnco of Clause 15, "Regulation of Local iUoctioiiß Act, 1876," I hereby declare Mr. George Fraßer ' Mr. Thomas Leigh White duly elected Auditors of the City of Auckland. CHAKLE3 IRVIN KLLEB, Returning Officer. City Council Offices, 25th May, 1881. ___________ ■ Goodson's Arcade. if^ W. Goodson mfiJi Depart ;\ J. begs to thank J ments, which , hiamimerouacuatom- are well stocked with era for the etaadily all Nkw Goods, may increasing patronage bo classified thus:—' ho has received, ana g Stationery, ; yielding to tho ex- Tt, Cutlery, ! pressed desire ot O Silver and Electro manr to securo a O pltte, position on the right ° China and Glass, siDKOf Oueon-stree', ° Clocks, Watches,and 'he has much pleasure s| Jewellery, !in announcing tho I s Perfumery, opening ot tho com- Brushware, modlous premises \ Toys. Mechanical, (Hoflman'sßuildiuKS, J. Cheap Toys, i 118, Queen St.), which S Dolls, Fancy Goods of have been fitted up S all kinds. 1 at considerable cost 2 Soethe'KoHiNOOH,1 upon the " London ha most brilliant illu- Arcado plan," all o? mination. I Goods being display- fc The Hermit's Cave in lod and marked in sd Knghah winter ' piain ligares. The H Byoicle Kace • trade motto being P Revolvin K Fountain "Small profits, quick °> Performing Bears, ■ returns." «j Monlcoys, &o. i C. W. GOODSON S And the greatest ' wishes to dispel the . assortment of No : prevailing idea that X velties in Auc& all who enter the -j land. -,_,,. • Arcade must neods < A Reading and Wrlt booomo a purchaser, _i ißglableatpnbllC i and cordially invites S disposal. inspection irrespec- Parcels delivered in i tive of any purchase X Town. Stampß Sold. being made. 2 A prater in attend being in direct g anceatdoor. communication with s Branch Depot: Ilome, having an ex- BuA^•DO^f i odsk, i perienced Buyer on pahNELL, the Market, a con- £ At which the same ■ stant accession Is g prices are charged being made to tho as at tho already varied stock London Arcadb, by regular shin- Queen-street, mentc. upun daily London Ofllce: 58, St. from 8 a.m, to 10 p.m. Alary le Axe. | Meetings. riHKISTrANS' MEETING-HOCSE, , \.J Cook-street. —Le turo. " Authority ana , Value of tho Ordinances of Christ," To-morrow . (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30,. by,Kdw. Lewis, Evangelist. Questions and objections invited. ST. SEPULCIIHE'S, Symonds-street.— The Bishop f f Auokland will hold a Con firmation Service This Evening, at 7.30. ' A SCENSION DAY (To-raorrovv).—St, jt\_ Sepulchre's, Symonds-street. Holy Com ' munion, 8 a.m.; Servioa (with celebration), 11 1 a.m.; Evening Service, 7.30 p.m. ucklTnd permanent co. opicrativh: building and mi i VESTMENT SOCIETY. > NOTICE. ' The Ninth Annual Meeting of tho Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Invest ment Society, for roceiving the Annual Report and Accounts, and eleoting a Committee of > Management and Auditors for the ensuing year, > will behold in tho Lecture Hall of the Young , Men's Christian Association, Albert-street, on J TUESDAY, the 11th Juno, 1831, at half-past , seven in the evening. JQHN BATGBBi Secretary. N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for Election , must bo lodged with tho Secretary on or boforo ' MONDAY, tho 31st lnßt. (Seoßulo No. ii). • Auokland, 20th May, 1881. j Drapery. i ' ™ n CAKBKO 1 jTTOUSE, \ k WHAUCGABiSI. H. A. "mTkEAN, ■ DKAPER, GROCERJAND GENERAL [ STOBEKEKPEK. I H. A McKean in thanking his numerous . Frionds and the Public generally for paat i favours, respectfully informs them that owing ' to the liberal support hitherto accorded him he I has been able to make satisfactory arrange i ments for l DIRECT SHIPMENTS FROM HOME ' (Through Leading Houses) of a SUPERIOR CLASS of GOODS, suitable both for Town and ! Country, which for Style and Quality, cannot t ba Surpassed. ; Novelties for Christmas and the Holidays to ; arrive. r Choice Assortments of Millinery, Mantles, &c. constantly arriving. 1 H. A, MoKe an begs to draw speoial attention i- to the i CLOTHING DEPARTMENT !' Which will be found to contain Men's, Boys', ■: and Youths' Clothing of FIRST CLASS VALUK at MODERATE PRICKS, selected personally with a view to the requirements of - the District., • PRIZE MOSGTEL TWEED. I In the Grocery Department similar ad van i, tages are offered. AI Tea, Choice Christmas' ; Fruits, &c, &c., Ironmongery and Tinware ; Crockery and Glassware, Gardon Seeds, Sta a tionory and Stamp jj Agent vnu tsu x Auckland Evening Stab and "Observer " [j Auckland Musio Warehouse i Pond's Uomcsopatbio Medicln



PersonaL rM. forgot to mention the place and • tlmo of meeting in his letter to Mr Walker. Will ho please do bo now ? WANTED, the Address of Ann Healey, formerly in service of Dr. Thornton j arrived in aMp 'La Hoguo' about seven years ago.—Address this office. MR. COLE. Bricklayer, call on Mr. Russell. To Let. rf\O LET. two Kooinß ia Picton-street, JL Poneonby, next door to Mr Laing's; rent. 3d per wees, mo LET, in Suburbs, Five Acres Grass, I -well fenced. Comfortable House and garden; good well. Kent, 12s a week.— Apply at Star Office. ' _____ TO LET—A Four-ioonied Cottage in Regent-street, bottom of Unndry's Pad dock, Newton; rent 7s per week.—Apply Mr Heffron, (opposite). mo LET, a New Four-roomed Verandah !_. ICottage, with Rood well and cellar, off Gook-street, and within flvo minutes' walk from wharf.—T. Ussher, Sticnbury's buildings, 0 LET, Superior Furnished Apart ments, with partial board if required. No lodgers or children. — Apply cottage opposite Albion Hotel, Hobson and WoUeßley-stteets. rlg^O LET, in Wood-street, Ponsonby, JH New Five-roowed House; Bplendld view. —Apply Mr Thomas, Wood-street. TO LET, at Elerlslie, a large House of , _ seven rooms, with bath-room, kitchen and scnllery; water laid on to bath-room; kitchen, stable, pigstye, and fowl-house, with about an acre of lnnd well planted with fruit trees and garden.-Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agem, Queen-street. mO L_T,~al Stonyhurst, Mount Eden, A a New and well finished House, 7 rooms, besides pantry and larder, large allotment; very desirable. (233.) At Ponsonby—Near the water, splendid view, a House, 6 roo:r.s, garden, well, tank, etc. Epsom—House and Outbuildings, and 2jacrcs volcanic land. Rent low. Mount Eden—New House, 5 rooms, besides dairy, scullery, stable, buggyhoußO. cowshed, etc., and soveral acres of volcanic land. D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street. DEVONPOET, NORTH SHORE.— Houses to Let, furnished and unfurnished. -Oliver Mays, Post-offloe Storo and Livery Stables. Victoria-street. TfcTORTH SBORE.—To Let, in Church- Li street, a 7-roomed Family Residence in first-class order, with all conveniences and out buildings; aIBO, several Cottages.—R. and R. Duder ... . For Sale. PIANO.— For Sale, a good second-hand Piano in rosewood case. Price, £24.—Can be scon at Mr. Thos. H. Webb'B Oak Cottago, Hobson-street. _____ OK SALE (Cheap), one 2-borse Engine and Boiler.—A. '1 ait, Lome-street. OH SALE, A GOOD BUGGY MaIIE, Docile, Staunch, does not Shy, and lias been driven by a lady. Also, Superior Horse, i yoars old, Quiet, Staunch, up to 25 owt, good in all kinds of harnoss.—A. Whyto, Storekeeper, Jnehunga. ' ■|TIOK SALE, the Lease ot about 2 acres JL1 of LHnd at the foot of Mang_re Bridge, with all improvements, including a New Four roomed Cottage and Cow-ehod, aUo a good well of water (never falling supply); the lease having 16 yoars to run.—For terms, apply to Mrs T. J. Smith, on the premises. jLTOR SALE, Superior Building Allot- P ments, on the Ponsonby Road, near the Ponsonby Club Hotel.—Full particulars from D. X, .Kvans, KBtato Agent, 71, Queon-street. T~OI3r^RTSMEN7^T( o7Saie, a First class V.li- Gun, nearly new, and One barrel Henri Hifle, for large game or cattle (cheap): or would exchange for KOod 8.L.D.8. — Apply H. W. Cooper, Symonds-street. ~IA 0 R~~ S A L W. A Soda-water and Cordial Manufacturing Business in the City of Auckland,—Apply for particulars to J. M. & J. Mowbray, 42, Qucen strcet. iiiOK IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in P Ponsonby, a really good and well-finished Bovon-roomod House, scullery and washhouse, splendid well, tank, &c., and large earden,— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, &c, Jfort street. OTAHUHU.— A well-finished Ten roomed House and extensive out-buildings, with or without Kight Acres of Land, to be Sold cheap,—Clark and Gane, Fort-street, IT* ARM IN TH E~W AI X A TO. JT For lease a Farm of 50 acres atTaupiri containing coal. This property adjoins a fine run of about 3000 acres, which may be used for depasturing cattle or sheep. Also a garden containing 365 fruit trees, be- Bides grapes and gooseberries, on an Island one mile from Tauplri Station. For particulars address Samukl Joy, Herald Ofllco. . jm On S a JLi X, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 1 And Other Properties. Karangahapo Koad, £510a per foot; Ponsonby Road, 255; Spring-street. Pon onby, 20s: King street, 325; Commercial Road, £10 per allotment; Bayfleld. Ponsonby, £20 pnr allotment; Grace street, 30s per foot; also, New House, six rooms, well finished, and conveniently fitted up, on an allotment 40 xB9 (235); Auckland City West, House, seven rooms, very comfortable, on an allotment 44 x 130, good position (229); Ponsonby, »ear the Hall, nice Cottage and Allotment, tor £100; Mount Kden, New House, nino apart ments, very comfortable, large allotment, and on terms if desired. D< F . KVAWB> HBtato Agent. 74. Queen-street TJT O X S A L E. The Lease or Freehold of tho Commercial Hotel, Hamilton West, with tho Furnituro, Stock-in-Trado, &c, as at present in the occupa tion of Mr W. H. Pearce.—For particulars apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 40 and 42, Queen-street. _ AH OK IMMEDIAXJS ___■_, cneap, ana .' terms easy a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering tou and Kepole-streets, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen- Btreet by a depth of 156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent. Fort-street, rjno intkn din ir settlkks. FOR SALE, at Matakawa, Hick's Bay, Pixteed Years' Lease of Splendid Run of about 4,019 Acres, with improvement*, consisting of Six roomed House, Woolßhed 42 x 17 ; Shearing, Dradiug. and Stock 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 eaßily accessible from Auck land, is one of tho loveliest placus on the coast, and is the key to an unlimited tract oi country, which may be added if purchaser wishes, and is a bargain well worthy the attention of in tending settlers. Apply to HUTCHINSON & GORD ON, Queen-Btreet. y T J Q E The undoreigned having many applications for Allotments in Hobeon-street, Symonds streot, Karangahape Iload, Franklin lload, Ponsonby Road and elsewhere, anticipates a speedy Sale of any placed in his hand. Com mission charged only when sale is effected. D. F, KVANS, Estate Agent, 74. Qncen-street (opposite Bank New Zealand, _____ . __ CHOICE BUILDING ALLOIMEKTS Bklgkovk Estate, Situated In BDKN TKKRACK, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at'.Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHIUSTOPHKR BAILKY, Mount Kden Road. -|71 X • S V JtC JS N: ,if| TONS PURE BONEDUST, *" superior sample, £7 10s. 1 qA TONS SMITHS' & HOUSKHOLD 18U BKST NEWCASTLE COAL. Also, The Balance GUANO, ox' East Lothian,' about 100 TONS, at £3. W. & G. WINSTONE. pANTEKBUKY POTATOES. To Arrive by the "ANTnoNS," fiiom Lyttkiton: 4so SACKa PRIME DERWKNT POTATOES. For Sale, In Lots, Ex Ship. T. H. HA L L AN D C 0., LOWER QUEEN-STREET. JUST ARRIVED, PER BOREALIS. WOOD'S FLOUK, in sacks 1001b bags „ ~ 501b bags G. S. JAKINS, 0 USTOM-HOUSK-STREET. TW-UKTH SHORE AND WAIWERA —^ royal mail coach. Timk Table:— p Leave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, everj Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on arriva of tho 9 a.m. Boat from Auckland, Calling ai tho Lake, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, anc Orewa. Leavo Waiwora Hotel every Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for thi North Shore. JAMES LOUD,1) } Proprietors. JAMK3 DODD J



Public Notices, ik^^/iji OR WAIT AX A. The 3.b. 'R O W E N A' Will leave Onehunga Wharf TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 11 a.m. Freight, 12s 6 d per ton. AMcGREGOR) Queen-street, A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY i\. (LIMITED). All Accounts now duo for Gaa and Coke, which remain unpaid nt 1 p.m. on MONO a.> next, tho 30th instant, will becomo payable in ftOl, without discount. ]f>B-PARSONa> Secretary. ANY Person found Tre?spansiug oa the Properties of the undersigned, in pureuit of Game or otherwise, will bo presecnted. MACLEAN & CO. Auckland, May 7,1881. mHE NEW BUILDING SOCIETY. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PBRMA NBNT BUILDING, LAND AND INVJtST MKNT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. Temporary Offices: i No. 6, Soutii British Buildings. .Allclasßes are invited to take up Investing Shares, payments weekly, interest rcmunera- LOANS granted on security of Freehold or Leasehold Property for the purpose of Buying, Building, &c, in sums of £20 to £51100, repay able—for every £100 advanced-at tho following scale, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly mstal ments:— . Repayments Per Repßyments Per extending over Week, extending over Week. 8. d. s. d. 3 years .. 1510 7 years „ I J 4 years .. 12 6 8 yoars .. 7 6 5 years ..| 10 5 10 years .. 6 3 SPECIAL FACILITIRS are given to Bor rowers for paying off part principal money and reducing weeKly payment, or the whole cum may bo paid oft at any time—the Socioty grant ing LIBERAL DISCOUNT. GKORGE FitASKR. Manager. T PL~O WMAN'S TIME-TABLE. Leave Onehunga: Leave Auckland: 8 a.m. 0.15 a.m. 12 noon i p.m. Special Coach a3 por agreement J\ R A PER V ! DEAPEKY! ' C. NICHOLSON wishes to inform the Resi dents of Newton and surrounding districts that he has Opened a Drapery and Clothing Estab lishment, and hopes by civility and Btrict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of public patronage. All Goods sold at Town Prices. N.B.—Note the address: C. Nicholson, Draper, Somerset House, Karangahape Road, two doorsfrom P. J.Philip's, Baker, i aUGKL&sxD SAVINGS BANK. The Trustees are prepared to Lend Money on Freehold Securities in sums from £50 to £5000. Mortgages can be redeemed by quarterly in stalments. Applications for loans to be sent in by SATURDAY, the 28th inst. R. CAMERON. Manager. Auckland, May 19,1881. FIRE.— Risks are taken by the Han seatio Fire Company at loweatpramium.— Apply Kummcr and Co., General Agents, Fort street. - ■ : ' i: ;'J S I LA.ND ED, EX ' SUPERIOR,' FEOM NEW YORK, A Large Shipment of AMERICAN ORGANS, Suitable r the CHURCH, SCHOOL OR PARLOUR (From the Celebrated Firm of Wilcox & White B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers, Queen-street, Auckland, N.B.—Tho Instruments are now on view at oar Mart. /b-i a TO £1000 LENT on Building 3& B "/ Society principles, or on other terms to suit 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 LaDe. T^" UTI CEI 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 prompt attention; or at Lilydale Nursery, One- Tree Hill. IjiKBD K. WHITEHKAD, Tba Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STRKKT, Will be glad to receivo calls from his numerous friends and customers who have been in tho habit of dealing at the Queen-street Shop. Those indobtod thero will pleese settle tbalr Accounts at the Victoria-street Store, t urn rrinirw f^OVC FIHS, Easy Chairs and mcin»y Stuffed Chairs of aU des 67,Queen-Bt. or ipti ODß . t *r*r ramiF /^AKPBTS, Hearthrugs, Li~- BnnMßt ' noleura. Floorcloth, Mat 67,Quoen-st. ting, Hoor Mats, Bath Mats. ' rnELKSCOPK Tables. Oval t xrw fnnini' -*• Tabloe. Hound Tablee, B7 o'neSPrt w"ting Tables, Occasional 67, Queen-st. Tab]es = Coffeo and eipsy Tables, &c, t srTi nnmrir /"tILT Chimney Glasses aiid 67 Mah °Kan y I'oHet Glasses 67, Queen St. j n gre at variety. m *.xt nnnu-w TRON and Wood Bedsteads CT^e£st A ana Bedding of all das b7, tjueen bi. cr i p tion3 and best quality. ILT Cornices and Polished Cornice Poles, Venetian 67, yueen-st. and Patent Spring Roller Blinds; ARDROBKS, Drawers, Wasbstands, Toilet 67, Queen Bt. Ware, and all kinds of Bed room Furniture.' IBTR~AITm3COUNT~tb J Cash Purchasers. All *« ?S'.^»^^ ' Boodß delivered krk em town 67, yueen-sc, catalogues forwarded on ap lipation. 1 ~~ | Dividends. fTIHE UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transferflßooks of this Company will bo CLOSED from the 31st May till the sth July inclusive. W. DEVENISH ME ARES, General Manager. Christchurch, 23rd May, 1881. insurances. mHE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND | GLORE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £2,000,000 Accumulated Funds _£5,812,995 Annual Fire Income Exceeding....£l,o7o,ooo Tho Company aro prepared to accept RISKS on Buildings and their Contents, whether Mer cantile or otherwise, in the City and Suburbs, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. JOHN BUCHANAN, Agent. Shortland-street, May, 1881. TTIIRE INSURANCE AT MODERATE X) RATES. THE NORWICH UNION FIRK INSURANCE SOCIKTY (ESTABLISHED 1797) Is prepared to accept Risks on every description of Property at MODERATE RATES Of Premium, such Rates to be ascertained at their Offloe. Having the reputation for I LIBBRALITY AND PROMPTITUDE In the Settlement of Claims, and the whole of the Premiums received in New Zealand being INVESTjSU IN THE COLONY Tho Institution must command tho support of the insuring Public. AYILLIA6I T. ,T. BELL, Principal |Agent for tho Provincial Districts of Auckland and Taranaki. . NOTE.-Removed to New Offices, 81, Queen street (nearly opposite Fort-street). TVTEW ZEALAND INiSURAJNUi: ll COMPANY. 1 Capital _ ci.000,001 t Reinsurance and Rosorve Funds - £150,001 I LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE RATES I PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. GEORGE P. PIERCE Manager.



L,osi; ana Founa. LuST, a Grey Goose.-The findor mil bo rewarded on leavingsameat Mra. Smithb, TEymniith-atreet. Newton Road, . L^OSTTa Gold Kiug, with harp, between Masons Garden and Glass Barrell Hotel, Pamell,- Anyone leaving fiame to R. J. Yatea. Parnoll. will be rewarded. . _ office of this papo ■ — Ffinerfi: Co.'s tur brand, lost from Otanunu.- Fisher & Co. Educational. _^ ]VJ[ TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE (LATE OF SYDNEY AND BIBLBOURSE), PUPIL OK Queen-street, __^_____— — USIC PUPILS wanted by a Lady lately arrived from K»5 Imd.-TerjM : 1 guinea per quarter, or 30a for tWO.-Miss Samson, 4, Wynyard-street. ________ Amusements. WAXWORKS EXHIBITION, ALBERT HALL. NOW OPEN. LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! Immediate and Tremendous Success-Every body delimited with the great WAXWOKK.B EXHIBITION. Admitted aad pronounced by all who witnessed it to bo the Grandest Collec tion ever exhibited in Auckland' Admission, is; Children, half-price. Open from 10 a,m. till 10 p.m. ENTEKTAINM.ENT THIS EVENING, At the Baptist Chapel, Mount Eden Koafl.. Mosic, Readings, &0. Admission—Adults, Is; Scholars, 6d. Proceeds In aid of School Fonda. X, t \^ HT, JAMES'S HALL. TO-MORROW (Thubsday) EVENING, [By Request.] Under the Patronage of SIR GEORGE GKKY>. [ OF TUB! WORLD, ROTOMAHANA LAKES, ZULU WAR, TURCO-KUSSIAN WaX, Etc., Etc. Ovee |One Thousand (IOOj) Views. f r Cotnpriaing—Entrliah, Irish, French1, American.) and New Zealand Scenery, Comic and j Character Sketches, Conundrums, Chro motropes, and Comio Views/ ■■ '■"" ®>l IST GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS •!"«• r One of Herbert H. Smith's Btoves will be given away on the Art Union Prinoiple. ' «l Front Seat Tickets receive Two Numbers, and Back Seats, One. Admission: Front Scats, 2s; Back Seats, la; ■ Children, Half-price. HERBERT 11. SMITH, Proprietor. PRIVATE SKATING CLUB (LIMITED). The Opening Is Postponed till FRIDAY ' BVkNING, tho 3rd June. Members may, obtain their Tickets on application to the Hpn Secretary.., WILLTAM j. fafi£ ilfiATa Hon Secretary and Treasurer;!;.'! '. -r-rrr, 1 : :[.,■/■ -rj-' SETTLING on the Papakura Kaoes will take place at Tattersal's.Occidental Hotel, TO-NIGHT.atSo-clock, WM-pEROI^, . j" Board, ana itesidenoe. TToTeRNUK BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodqino _..20s. per Week Single Koom 255. .. " OBS O N STREET. — Comfortable Board and Residence; terms moderate; references given and required.—Mrs Graham, six doors ahovo Blakle's Slate Yard. "_, •■ V"UUinG WOMEM'a INSTITUTE X AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBEtf- STREET Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinnn- and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 t 7 p.m. , Ro*rci Dg- house for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. ' . ' >_i Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library In connection with tr-e Institute. Tenders. YXfHANGAREI-KAMO RAILWAY. , , AWAEOA CONTRACT. Public Works Officei, : ' Wellington, 2nd May, 1881. Written tenders will be received at thiil Office up to NOON on WKDNE&DAY, the Ist June, 1881,, for the above contract. They musi; be ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works. Wellington, and marked outsldo " Tender for Awaroa Contract." Specifications and conditions may be Been at the Pnblio Wotks Offices, Auckland, Whangarei, Grahamstown, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and at tho Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Tele graphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Offloe by NOON of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or a Eesident Engineer's Offloe 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 ns good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the, Itcceivcr-Qeneral'S De ■posit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer-in-Charco, North Island. _ — rr-7T ,7/ A UCKLAND HARISOUR BOARD. _ci- ■ — Removal of Old T, Qubkn-street Wharf. Harbour Board Office, • ■ '■> ;> Auckland, May 23,1881. ;;;; Tenders will be received at thi3 office until TUESDAY, tho 31st instant, at noon, for Re moving Old T, Queen-street Wharf, In terms of specification to be seen at the Engineers Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. _ Tenders to bo endorsed " Tender for Removing Old T, Queen-atreoc Wharf." F. B. COMPTON, Chairman ■VTORTH SHORE HIGHWAY DIS -131 TMCT. Tenders aro invited till 2 p.m. of FRIDAY, May 27th, 1881, for Works to bo done on Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Road (Stokoa' Point to tho Lako) in terms of plans, specifications and conditions, to ba seen at the office of tho Board, Mr Denby'a Store, Northcote, onrt at Mr W. F. Hammond's Office, South British Chambers. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman of tho Boarh, Post-office, Northcote, and marked 1, 2, 3, 4, respectively. _ . Tenders also aro invitad for about 86 Chains of Fencing. The lowest or any other tender not necessarily . accepted. HAMMOND. ( X ' Chairman, N.S.H.D. mENDERS for the PLUMBING, &C, I for tho Ponsonby Sohool will close at Noon on Saturday, May 28th. Specification at Build-, , ing.—Ephraim Mills. •/:. ripENDERS will be received until "i I o'clock p.m. on MONDAY, the 30th May instant for works in tho Grafton Road High way District. Plan and specification can be seen at the office of the Board, S, Now Zealand insurance Buildings. q Secretary. fnp O 13 U I L D ER S. Tondcrß will ba received nt my office nntil noon of SATURDAY, the 28th instant, for the Erection of Store, Stabling, and Retaining Wall in Lome-street. Pians at my office. henrygwadßi , Architect. 25, Quaen-street. m o carpenters. Tenders will bo received until Noon on THURSDAY NEXT, 26th inst.. for the Erection of Offices in Custom-house-street West. Plans, &c, at my office. 25, Queen-street. HENRY G. WADE. Architect. , m O BUILDERS. The time of receiving Tenders for Brick Shogs , in Queen-street is extended to noon on SATUK • DAY, the 28th instant. P laDB , &c, o-offlc^Quej^e^ 0 Architoocs. ° fp~O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to NOON on MATUKDAY, the 28th inst., for Roofing the Ball Alley, at Gleeson's Hotel, Plaus, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. BUW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects,