fiction by an indifferent reader the audience suffered for twenty minutes. Mr Be^l gave a cbmic song,| "Jones's Sister," which was scarcely appropriate; The whole closbd with the National Anthem. We may state that, despite' the failure tit the entertain ment, great credit is due to Mr A. Thornej who worked hard towards a more successful Issue.

TELEGRAMS.

FiioM Our Own Correspondent),

ItUSSELL, this day. BRIG WILD WAVE IN DISTRESS,

At 5 a.m. on the 19th, off Sapirts Bay, North Cape, the Tararua ran down to tho brig Wild Wave, from Sydney, iv answer to signals. Hailed her, and found her Under jury rudder and short ot water. Sent a boat, and Captain Hurley came on board and reported having left the Kaipara on Thursday, the 14th, bound for Melbourne. The wind died away when on the bar, and the ship became un manageable. Sao drifted ou the North spit, the sea making a clean breach over her, Bweepiug the deck of everything move able, with water tanks, etc., staving iv the boats. She drifted over the spit, carrying away her rudder. After getting clear rigged a jury rudder witli the main boon and part of the deck cargo, the vessel was now managable, and requiring no assist, ance, but wanting water. She is making for tho Bay of Islauds or Auckland. The Tararua supplied her with water, and at 6 ' p.ra, proceeded to l{ussoll.

TESTIMONIAL TO Mr. SHAW.

WELLINGTON. this day,

IPER PRESS ASSOCIATION,

At a meeting last night of gentlemen interested iv making a suitable acknow ledgement to J. H. Shaw and others who contributed to the recent result of the Asy lum inquiry, it was icsolved that His Wor ship be requested to call a public meeting to ponsider tue result of the inquiry.

SERIOUS FIRE.

A sorious lire occurred here this morning about 9 o'clock, resultiog in the total des truction of a six-roomed cottage belonging to a man named Kinghr. The origiu of the fire is unknown at present. The house is insured, though not to the full amouut. charge of child murder. Joseph C. Hall aud Christina Goodwin, chargod with child-murder, were committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Wauganui. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. C. Frith,the well-known cricketer,has left Christchurch to settle in Duncdin.

BULLS, this day,

THE STANDARD INSURANCE FRAUDS.

DUNEDIN, this day.

At the commencement of Moritzson's case, Smith, leading counsel for prisoner, asked the Court to request the press not to publish the evidence till the completion of the case, as otherwise, ordering witnesses out of Court would be unavailing, seeing the case could not be completed to-day. 'I he judge decided that ho had no power to grant the application.

SPORTING.

SALE OF RACEHORSES.

At the sale of racehorses held this day by Mr Alfred Buckland, in the Greyhound Yards, there was a large attendance Rawenata was purchased by Mr E. Gallagher, for £95 ; Harkaway, by Mr Holywood, for £60; Omega, by Mr Owen McGee, for £20 ; and a brown buggy mare, brought £10. For Vortex, the bidding reached £190. but the reserve was £250; and for Miss Domett, £60 was offered, but £200 required.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

[Yesterday's Races Concluded.]

Ttltc messenger who was despatched from the racecourse early yesterday afternoon with the introductory part of our report failed to reach town until 5 o'clock, and, consequently, our publication was some what delayed. It ia only necessary to add now the results of the Shorts and Consola tion Handicaps:—

THK SHORTS (HANDICAP) of 50 soys. No mination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy to the lunds. Weights to appear by S o'clock p.m on the first night of the races, and accept ances by 10 p.m. Distance, 1 milo and 210 yards.

A. McDonald's Foul Play, 6yrs, 9<t 51b 1 A. McDonald's Paramena, 4yrs, 7st 31b 2 Major F.N.George's br f Tenambra,2yrs, 71b5st 3 Mr W. Walter's chf Grand Duchess (3yrs, 6st 121bs) and Mr J, Harding's br f Miss Domett (3yrs, 6st) also ran. Maid of Honour, Yatapa, Maori, Dan, Tim Whifller, Harkaway, and Umega, were scratched. Betting: 3 to lon Foul Play, 6 to 1 on Grand Duchess, 4 to 1 against Paramena. Foul Play won easily by a length. Consolation Handicap, of 25sovs. En trance, lsov. Distance 1 mile. W. Walters' blk f Slander Filly, 6st 41b (D.Taylor) 1 Lennard's b g Katcatcher, 7st 71b

(George Laing) J, Hunt's br g Yatapa, Sst 121b (Daw^

son) 3 My Dream (Bst 121b), Morning Star (7st 21b), Dan (Sst 71b) also ran. This race was well contested. There was bat slight bet ting on it.

THE PROTEST AGAINST SPORTS MAN.

The 'protest lodged yesterday afternoon by Mr Carma {owner of Whakahihi) against Sportsman being declared the winner of the Steeplechase, on the ground that he had passed on the inside of one of the flags was not sustained by the stewards. They ex amined a largo number of witnesses, the bal ance of whose testimony went to show that the particular flag referred to had been shifted fully ten feet, while other portions of the evidence given was to the effect that certain bookmakers —amongst wbom were Messrs Belcher and Poole—had been over heard offering amounts ranging from £5 to £20 to the jockeys to swear that the horse had gone inside 4 the flag first. Mr Carina said that he knew nothing of the matter personally, for he had been induced to lay the protest by the representations of a num ber of people who came to him after the race had finished. Under these circum stances it was resolved to return the gentle man his deposit.

We have received the following letter on the subject :— "Sir,—On reading this morning's " Herald," I find that Potter stated before the stewards, firstly, that I had offered to pay £5 as my share to get it proved that Sportsman had gone the wrong course; secondly, that he would win either way whether Sportsman lost or won. To tho first statement 1 give a most un qualified denial, and say it is utterly false; to tho second, I notice that he did not inform the steward how much he would win, viz., that if Sportsman won he would win a £50 double, but that if he was dis qualified he would win £6 only. As I was not called before the club, I had no chance of denying his Jcbarge, and therefore now do so in your paper.—l am, eir, yours respectfully, James K. Pools. N.B.—By Sportsman's getting the race Mr Potter has won £50 from \V. Promt."

CANTERBURY RACES.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

The results of these races appeared in our last night's edition. The following account oi the Selling Race has been telegraphed to us :—Betting was even on Billingsgate, 5 to 2 on Norseman aud Coldstream, and 4tol on others, Kandwick and Billings gate were quickest away, but Frailty soon rushed to the front and held a strong lead for half the distance. The rest in a cluster. At the bottom of the course Fishhook and Coldstream went to the front. Billingsgate now came with a rush and collared the leaders in the straight, and alter a splendid race between the three, Billingsgate won by a length, Fishhook beating Coldstream by half a length for second place. Time: 2mins. 13isecs. In the Flying Handicap Luna went away with the lead, and for nearly the eutire dis tance the field of halt-a-dozen was well together. At the distance Lady Emma and Libeller came away, Mr Walters' colt showing the best staying powers, and winning a pretty race by a liberal length. Luna was well up for third place. Libeller had been made a hot favourite. Notwithstanding Prake and Snider's bounce about tbe Vagrant Act, £1577 passed through the totalisator outside the paddock, and £1050 through that inside.

NOMINATIONS.

Twenty nominations have been received for tho Canterbury Coursing Clubs Derby Stakes, aud twenty-two tor the Oaks Stakes.

SYDNEY GOLD CUP.

(RATER'S CABLEGRAM.)

SYDNEY, April 19. The following arc the probable starters for the Sydney Cup, to be run for to-morrow :— St. lb. St. lb. Wellington ... 8 12 Canary ... G 12 Progress ... 8 2 Barber ... 610 Woodlands ... 712 Orient ... G G Black Swan... 7 7 Waud'ingJew 6 4 The Pontiff... 7 6 Major ... G 4 Falmouth ... 7 G Cynic ... 5 9 Strathearn ... 7 2 Templar ... 5 8 Richmond ... 7 2 Gunilli ... 5 7 Braidwood ..7 0

T HE MARLBOROUGH MUR DER.

[BY TELEGRAPH-

-PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

BLENHEIM, this day. The adjourned enquiry re the Waihiawa tragedy lasted all yesterday. The jury found that deceased Ropoama met his death during a quarrel with Rawiui Kepa and Mary Kopoama ; that death was caused by injuries received during a scullle or h'aht on Saturday, the 9th April, and recorded a verdict of manslaughter against Kawiri Kepa and Many Ropoama.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Procoffi has lost no lime in puttiug a considerable distance between himself and tho Te Arolia natives. He left by the Ringarooma for Sydney yesterday. A coroner's inquest at Christchurch yes terday decided that the jockey was not to blame in running over tho poor old man Deakin, Sir George Grey is expected to address the Thames electors on Saturday next. Brighaai Young acquired the title of General from having been called " Briggy, dear " so often by his numerous wives. A jolly-lookiug Irishman was saluted with the remark, " Tim, your house has blown away."—" 'Deed it's not," said Tim, "for I've the key in my pocket," Whatawhutn bridge is being opened to day with considerable ceremony. A. very successful concert iv aid of the Dome Valley Wesleyan Chapel (Malm rangi) harmonium fund wrb niven on the 14th. The Misses Palmer, Miss F. Phillips, Miss Chamberliu, and Messrs Grummer, Boon, Frethoweu, and Angove, contributed to the programme. Which is the wannest, a Turk or Hotten tot?—'lhe Turk—he is the Ottoman (hotter man). The number of marriages at the Auck land registry office increasing. Out of a total of 379 certificates issued last year the Kegistrar performed ftthe ceremony for 130.

"Darling, this potato is only half done." " Then eat the done half, love.

"Ah, yes," soliloquised a toothless old man, "Ah yes. In infancy we cut our teeth, aud in old age our teeth cut us ! Such is life !"

None of the prizes iv Cameron's and other Duuediu sweeps come to Aucklaud this year. The woman caucht iv a shower with her new bonnet on aud no umbrella can uevcr be persuaded that the rain was ueedt'd; Richard Keunan has settled the Hamilton affiliation case by paying £G0 and costs. His Grabarnstown friends found the money.

Matrimonial Complimeuts. —" I haveu't another word to say, wife—l uever dispute with fools."—" No, husband, you aro very sure to agree with them," The St Patrick's art union will be drawn in the large schoolroom, Pitt-street, at 2 o'clock ou Thursday.

"What is the 'Lady of Lyons?'" asked Laura, looking up from her book.— " Lyoness of course, you goose I" replied Tom, with an expression of much loftiness and superior wisdom. Drand Mrs Harvey retire from the man agement of the Home for neglected children on i-aturday. The funeral of Mrs J. M. Fench was attended by a large number of friends yes terday.

A close student of human nature says that when you see a young man and woman walking down the street leaning against each other like a pair of badly-matched oxen, it is a pretty good sigu that they are bent on consolidation.

Mr Robert Lamb gives an emphatic de nial of the statement made by the young runaway from his premises, who had formerly been in the Industrial Home, to the effect that he had bad to sleep in a rat infested loft. Mr Lamb says he has no loft in his house, and the room the boy occupied was a comfortable one, which hi; formerly used as his own bedroom. A little boy was told by his mother to take a powder she had prepared for him. " Powder I powder! " said he ; " mother, I aiu't a gun." Maclean and Co.'s Township of Oxford, 20 miles beyond Cambridge, on the liotorua Koau, will be sold by Mr J. ». Buckland on Thursday. It is a splendid chance for pick ing up allotments in a likely locality. " If misfortune comes to a man's door, what is he to do ?" asked one friend ot another.—" Treat it pleasantly," was the reply, "and it will pass ou ; it can't abide agreeable company." Mick: "Hallo, Pat! where have yiz been this three or four weeks?"— Pat : "Bedad, in gaol!"— Mick : "What were yiz iv for?"— Pat: "For telliu'the truth. His honour ax'd me if I wur guilty, and when I said I wur, that's the reward the spalpeen gave me 1"

TYPHOID FEVER.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Your last leader on typhoid also suggests that every case should bo dealt with on its merits. Typhoid is endemic, and no doubt varies in localities, healthful or other ffise,,and according to temperament, in a mild, or malignant and aggravated form. Two ca3es (si3ters) that came under my notice were so dissimilar in nature and virulence, as intemperament and in duration and character the sanguine temprrament having a sharp, quick painful—yet mild from so to speak in comparison to the other of the semi - nervous, or where the nervous system is susceptible the former temperature Beldom exceeding' from 103 to 105, and blood a degree higher' the other 110 for Z\ days, then fell to 109 and rose again to 111, the patient becoming livid, lips white, mouth and tongue parched, head burning like a coal ot fire, and pre senting a ghastly appearance in the extreme, which continued for 15 minutes, and the surprise was that life remained. From the insidious nature of this disease it is abso lutely necessary to have the most experienced doctors. Typhoid fever has complications, diarrhcea, bleeding from the bowels from inflammation and ulceration of the intestines —bleeding from the nose on the contrary gives relief, and is not a bad symptom. Inflammation of the peritoneum with or without perforation adds to danger, bronchitis pneumonia may supervene, and there is no disease that there hangs such uncertainty about and to cause so much anxiety and painful feeliDg 'to those con cerned. And now to come to the point in this the 19th century with so much known—and yet so little about typhoid fever. If then could be discovered de facto a medicine that will cure thie fever that specially has such complication, that even acids iv medicine, or the least error in diet, may cause ulceration, distension, and rupture of the bowels, and death. You, Mr Editor, -with a feeling and promptitude to be commended, at the present time, referred to the desirableness of tho discovery of an "apropnylactic," as well as the use of pre ventive measures by " disinfectants," but, sir, a medicine to cure the afflicted, by im mediately destroying the parasitic construc tion in the blood, and that existing during the earlier period ot the disease, in the entire system—for it goes through it unmis takably,—would save the unfortunate : sufferer many days and nights of extreme agony. Is this not worthy of the attention otour philanthropic medicos, that would earn the gratitude of the people ?—I am, &C J. Weight.

EARL BEACONSFIELD'S "ENDYMION."

! Some cuttings from Earl Beaconsfield's new novel may prove at least entertaining. They show that the author of "Lothair'' had changed but little. If his style hac become somewhat more quiet and subdued with advancing years, there was still much of the glitter, dash aud epigram about it, : which even distinguished his utterances, both spoken and written. There was the same love of the mysterious, and of the ! startling ; and the same exaggeration of J statement as of old., By Job Thornberry it is pretty evident \ that the earl meaus John Bright. Endy mion hears Job speak :— Hl3 voice certainly was not like Holla balloo's. It was rather thin, but singularly clear. There was nothing clearer except his meaning. Endyrr.ion never heard a a case stated with such pellucid art; facts marshalled with such vivid simplicity, and inferences so natural and spontaneous aud irresistible, that they seemed, as it wore, borrowed from his audience, though none of that audience had arrived at them before. The meeting was hushed, was rapt in intellectual delight, for they did not give the speaker the enthusiasm of their sympa thy. That was not shared, perhaps by the moiety of those who listened to him. When his case was fairly before them, the speaker dealt with his op ponents—some in the press, some iv Parlia ment—with much power of sarcasm, but this power was evidently rather ropressed than allowed to run riot. What impressed Endymion as the chief quality of this re markable speaker was his persuasiveness, aud ho had the air of beiug too prudent to offend eveu an opponcut unnecessarily." Thornberry reads chiefly the "Dictionary of Dates" and Milton, and advises Endy mion to go to Glasgow and Paisley. JOIS TUOUNIIKRUY (Mlt BRIGHT) ON THIS Land Question. These are Job's views upon tho Land Question :— " Your father always gives mo quite tho idea of a prosperous man," said Mr Ferrars. " Whether bo bo or not, I am sure I can not say," said Job ; " for, as neither ho nor any of hispredeccssors ever kept any accounts, it is rather difficult to ascertain their oxact condition. So loug as ho has money enough iv his pocket to pay his labourers aud buy a little stock, my father, like every British farmer, is content. Tlio fact is he is a serf as much as his men, aud until we get rid of feudalism, he will remain so." " These are etroug opinions," said Mr Ferrars, drawing himself up and looking a little cold. 11 Yes, but they will make their way," said Job. "So far as 1 myself am con cerned, 1 do not much caro what happens to the laud, for I do not mean to remain on it ; but I care for the country. For the sake of the country I should like to see tho wholo thing upest," " What thing ?" asked Mr Ferrars. " Feudalism," said Job. " I should like to sec this estate managed on the same principals as they do their great establish ments iv the north of England. Instead of feudalism, I would substitute the com mercial principle, I would have long leases without covenants; as useless timber, aud no game." " Why, you would destroy the country," said Mr Ferrars. fs" We owe everythiugto the large towns," said Job. "The people in tho large towns aro miserable," said Mr Ferrars. "They cannot be more miserable than the people iv the country," said Job. Mr Vi^o, tho eminent tailor, gives " Eudymiou " the following curious A DVICE ON DRESS. You must dress according to your age, your pursuits, your object in life; you must dress, too, in some cases, according to your set. Iv youth a little fancy is rather expected, bnt if political life be your ob ject, it should be avoided, .it least, after one-and-tweuty. I am dressing two brothers now, men of considerable position ; one is a mere man of pleasure, the other will pro bably be a Minister of State. They are as like as two peas but were I to dress the dandy and the Minister the same, it would be bad taste—it would be ridiculous. No mini gives me the trouble which Lord Eglantine does; he has not made up his mind whether ho will be a great poet or Prime Minister. "You must choose, my lord," I tell him; "I caunotl scud you out looking like' Lord Byron if you meau to be a Canning or a Pitt." I have dressed a great many of our statesmen and orators, and I always dressed them accord lug to their style and the nature of their duties. What all men should avoid is the "shabby genteel." No man ever gets over | it. I will save you from that. You had better be in rags. The following is part of a description of London Fifty Years Ago :— Probably there never was a city iv the world, with so vast a population, which was so melancholy. The aristocracy pro- i bably have always found amusements adapted to the manners ot the time and the . age in which they lived. The middle cfasses, balf-a-century ago, had little dis- ' traction from their monotonous toil and melancholy auxieties, except, perhaps, what they found iv religious and philan thropic societies. Their general life must have been very dull. Some traditionary merriment always lingered among the working classes of England. Both in town aud country they had always their games aud fairs and junketing parties, i which have developed into excursion trains and colossal picnics. But oi all classes of the community, in the days of our fathers, there was none so unfortunate in respect of public amusements as the bachelors about town. Count Flohestan is said to mean Napoleon HI. The former • is summed up thus :—He is the most affec tionate of beings. Affectionate and mysterious. I cau say no more. I ought to tell you his character. I cannot. You may say he may ha^e none. Ido not know. He has abilities, for he acquires knowledge with facility, and knows a great ' deal for a boy. But he never gives an opinion. He is silent and solitary. Poor darling i he has rarely had companions, and that may be the cause. He seems to me ! always to be thinking. Count Ferrolk (Bismarck) delivers himself of the following :—" Everything lis quite rotten throughout the Continent. ; This yenr is tranquillity to what, the next will be. There is not a throne iv Europe worth a year's purchase. My worthy master wants me to return home and be - minister ; lam to fashion for him a new ' constitution. I will never have anything to do with new constitutions; their inventors are always the first victims. Instead of making a constitution, he should make a country, and convert his heterogeneous domains into a patriotic dominion. " But how is that to be done ?" " There is only one way; by blood and iron." Endymion eventually gets into Parlia ment and delivers his maiden speech on a question of foreign policy, His aeneationa are described in these terms :— The notice of this question was the first time Endymion opened his mouth in the House of Commons, It was an humble and not a very hazardous office, but when he got on |his legs his hand swam, his heart beat so' violently that it was like a cou vulsion preceding death, and though he was only on his legs for a few seconds, all the sorrows of his lffe seemed to pass before him. When he sat down, he was quite surprised that the business of the House proceeded as usual, and it was only after some time that he became convinced that no one bnt himself was conscious of his sufferings, or that ho bad performed a routine duty otherwise than iv a routine manner. The British Parliament Before 1832. The "Father of the House" tells Endy mion:—" 'It is very different from what it was when I was your age. Up to Easter we'rarely had a regular debate, never a party division ; very few people came up indeed. But there was a good dealof speaking on all subjects before dinner. We had the privilege then of speaking on the presen tation of petitions at any longth, and we seldom spoke ,on any other occasion. After Easter there was always at least one great party light. This was a mighty affair J talked of for wepks before it came off, and then really an adjourned debate. |We were gentlemen, used to tit up late, and should have been sitting up some where else h&d we not been in the House ot Commons. After this party tight, tho House tor the rest of the session was a mere club Tvi enty years ago no man would think of coming down to the House except in eveniDg dress. I remember so late as Mr Canning, the minister always came down in silk stockings and pantaloons, or knee breeches. All things change, and quoting Virgil, as that young gentleman lias just done, will be the next thing to dis appear. In the last Parliament we often had .Latin quotations, but never from a member with a new constitutency. I have heard Greek quoted here, but that was long ago, and a great mistake. The House was quite alarmed. Charlet Fox used to say as to quotation—" No Greek ; as much Latiu as you like; and nerer French under any circumstances. No English poet unless he had completed his century." These were like some other good rules, the un written orders of the House of Commons,"

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

fREUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

THE MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY;

SYDNEY, Wednesday,

The report of the Australian Mutual Pro vident Society for the past year has been issued. It shows that 9G23 proposals for life insurance were submitted during the year, 6551 boing accepted assuring £2,181,358. The new premiums amount to £74,666. Claims have arisen on 261 policies, amounting to £121,413. Tho ac cumulated funds of the Society now amount to £3,379,510, being an increase of £442,713 compared with the previous year.

A LEICESTERSHIRE MYSTERY.

Quite a sensation has been caused in Leicester by the announcement that a gen tleman has appeared claiming to be heir to the estates of Mr Wynn Stanley, who somo eighteen years ago mysteriously disappeared whilo he was High Sheriff of Leicester, ehire. The case is enshrouded in great obscurity, but it appears that in consequeuco of some family disagreement Mr Stanley left Leicestershire suddenly, telling his mother that she would never see his face again. Ho was traced to (Franco, and his relatives raised £10,000, which was given him while there to provide his wants. He, however, again disappeared very suddenly, aud it was subsequently discovered that he had unwisely entrusted tho £10,000 to several eontlemen aud it was last in an uufortunuto agricultural speculation. All trace of Mr Stanley was lost, and £1,000 was offered us a reward for hia discovery or the finding of his body. A Leicester detec tive named Smith went to Russia and Ger many, and finally succeeded in finding ft body in tho Khine bearing certain marks which were known to exist on Mr Stanley. This body wasrecoc;nis«d byaninnkeeeperas that of un unknown traveller who had not paid his hotel expenses, but had left his jewels as security for payi_ Q.nt. These jewels were recognised as ti.«so of Mr Wynn Stanley, and some handwriting was also sworn to by his valet. All tho private marks on the linen, however, had bocn cut oil; and, although there were gravegrouuda for doubt, it was genorally believed that Mr Wyuti Stanley had committed suicide. If. is now asserted that while in France ho was married to a French lady, to whom it was known he had an attach ment ; and it is a son of thin alleged marriago that is now put forward as the heir to the estates near Leicester. What lends additional interest to the case is the fact that a few months ago a Leicester Working Men's Laud Society purchased, with the consent of the Court of Chancery, about six acres of laud for cottages from Mr Carlyon, into whose hands the eßtates have passed, at a cost of £2,040, and the purchase not being quite completed, they are in great dilliculty what to do uuder the circumstances. The Society have taken the opinion of Mr Ki^bye, Q.U., upon the question, and he thinks that under the peculiar circumstan ces, the Court of Chancery would consent to have the sale annulled. Meanwhile the sisters of Mr Stanley have made a declara tion to the effect that to the best of their knowledge and belief, he is dead, and that he was not married in England.

THE AUCKLAISD EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20



The prettiest Rocking Chair tor any class of room is that known as the AUBtrian BoDt Wood. This style of furnitur ois well adapted for this climate. It is liuht-loofcinsr »nd yetvory strong; it is suitable for either sitting, dining or drawing-room. Garlick and Cranwell were the first to introduce it to the Auckland public, and they have now a largo assortment at lower prices than when flrat offered for sale just landed ex Oxford and previous shipments in Black and Walnut principally. Arm and Side Chairs, Ladies' and Gents' Hacking Chairs, Shop and Piaiio High Chairs, Childrens'Table Chairs, Childrens' Low and Arm Chair?, Settees, etc. Our stock of House Furnituro and Carpets is well -worth inspecting. N«w-comers espeoiallr should visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents and those about to marry -will bo aided by con sulting our Book Catalogue, and will find In our Stock such a variety that will enable them to faroiah their house in a few hours, and at the oheapest rates. Five per cent, discount is allowed for all cash payments on furnishing orders. Note the addross—City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, > uckland—Qarliok and Cranwell Proprietors.—advt



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Dampie'r has another Fresh Advertisement of Won derful Bargains, Ith page, next the auctions; ANTED; a'Smart, Intelligent Mea. gage Boy, able to read.—Apply St_f office. WANTED, a good hand for Repairing. —Wm. Holdsworth, Cheap Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Victoria-street. WANTED, by a well-educated Young Lady, a equation as Companion, Lady'a Help or Nursery Governess.—Address Bl), Star office. WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply to H. Pitts. Devonport. ANTED KNOWN—Where will the Ladies buy the Fashionable Seal Skin Rink Hats at 2s when Dampier retireH from business 1 Hcho answers where> ANTED, a thorough good Female Cook.—Commercial Hotel, Shortland street. WANTED, a good active Waiter.— Apply Auckland Hotel. ANTED, a good Bootmaker.—Apply to John O'Brien, Parnoll. ANTED, a respectable Girl, from 12 to 13 years of ago.—Mrs Murray, liden Terrace. W' ANTED, 50 to 300 Young Fowls.— Apply, stating price, to "X.Y.Z.," this oillco. WANTED, a Tidy Girl about twelve to mind a baby.—Mrs Flowers, Albort- Btroot. WANTED, a useful Girl about 14 to make herself useful in a small family.— Apply Mrs Pullong, Queen-street. WANTIiD, a steady young man to make a few stops aud boxos (pieco work.—J. C. Pclham, Ladder and Barrow Factory^yiotOTlMtroot. ANTED, a tidy Girl.—Apply to Mrs Hogg, Nowmarkot. WANTED, a good Ploughman (single); must have- a good character; wages, fis2 por year, with good homo.—Apply _joy, Watchmaker, Queon-stroot. WANTED, a tjood Woman Cook ; wages, £52 per yoar; also, a good Family maid: wuges, £30 por yoar.-Apply Aley, Watchmaker, Qaoou-Btreet. \\/ AN TED, a Smart Boy about 14 to V t rido for orders; must be ablo to milk.— S. Meokan, Parnoll Rlße. . WANTED, good General Servant ; roferencoa required.—Mrs Sloman, top of Graftou Uoa_. ANTED, good GcnoraT~Servant; liiuat bo ahlo to cook. References ro quired.—Aiiply Panama Houso, Lower Sy tiiondß-Btrc__ WAM'KU. as Boarder, a respectable Man of quiet hublts; no othor boarders kept —For terms, &c., address RW, Stau ofllco. ANTED, a lTaby to Wet Nurse.— Apply to Dr Stockwell. Symonds-streot, botweon tho hours of 9,2, and 6. 4*7 ANTED, a General Sorvant, wheic Vt two others aro kept.—Apply to Mrß. Murdoch, Proapeot, Mount St. John, between i) and 1, or 5 and li o'cl<)o£. WANTED, a stroug Errand Boy.—W. S. Jones, Saddler, Quoen-atreet. \\f ANTED, for thp country, a good t T Goneral Sorvant, ono accustomed to waßhiiiß, ironing, and cooking. To a Buitablo person gond wagon will bo givon. Also, a good Girl about 10, to assist In tne house-work; ono lhat can use a machine preferred.—Apply to Mra Porcmil, Green Ijinty WANTEO, Carpenters. — Apply Mr Schcrd', house Arney Hoad, Itenuiera. V\TAN'ri.D, a good Bootmaker ; also, a * V good Bunch Hand,—Apply to 0, Brookoa, Hluo Boot. WAITED, 50 to 100 tons of the best Ti-tree Firewood for Cash.—Address S. Partridge Nclson-streot. \\J ANTED, every Reader of the Stak t T to boo our Advertisement on tho fourth page.—John l.opper & Sons. V\7"ANTED, you to sec the magnificent TT stock of Now Ties. Now Hats, Now Shirts, aud New Hosiery just opened at tho Now Zealand Clothing Factory. WANTED, to give away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for 55s or upwards will receive a present of a pair of Troimers.-J. U. Phillips, Tailor. 170 Queen- Btreeu \\J ANTED, Purchasers for beautitul V T China Cups and Saucers, 10b per doz.— Mrs Grico, Nowmarket. 11/ ANTED KM O W M.— Iho New T y Winter Stock is now Opened Out at the New Zealnnd ClothirK Kactory. Tho variety is larger than usual, and tho Fitting and Quality much superior to any othor goods olfered to tho public. WANTED KNOWN, tlrat you can Uros3 well for a small weokly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. neeadvortlso mont on front piigo^ ANTED KNOWN, a ~3()6- gallon Copper Boiler for Sale, cheap.—Clark & Gane, Fort-siree^ W~AN7El)7~HousewiYes to IJtiy 21b, tins Cttlifornian Honey, Is 3d each ; 71b bugs Oatmeal, Is 3d eaoh; 21b tins Golden Syrup, lOd eaoh: Huuaohold Soap, G bars for 2s 3d; Jorullour, Cd por lb; Marmalade, Sd por tin; New Jams, (!}d per tin; liioiuer Haste. Gil ter in; Host Suit Butter, lOd por lb: Blackii g irughee, 2s Gii por set; Safety Matches, 4}d per doz.—KEVV'3. Victoria and Albert streets. i»7ANTED KNOWN. — The under -IVT signed aro cash buyers of gnnuine fowl and pigeon manure in any quantity.—B. Giltos and Sent. \\T ANTEU, the Ladies to know that T, ,v T McMaster, Queen-atreot, has opened, per Oxford, from London, a lari;o stock of ittuntles.Dresscs. Millinery, Hosiery,|_nd Gloves ANTKD KNOWw, mat D. Goldie Is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and othor Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Bluo-Gum Shafts, Blocks. Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near Dock, at tho owest cash prices. Tho timber, being under ye is bettor than that purchased olsewhero \J\r~A JS TE D KNOWN. The Auckland Timber Company have on hand soyenil Job Lots of Building Materials, which willbo sold as Great Bargains, to make 1 room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. O. HOLDSHIP. Manager. ANTED KiNOWN.—Arrived, ex 'Frisco Mail, the third and much inquirod-for consignment of Sea Mo>s Farina. The demand has been greator than supply pre viously. It needs no comment. Wholesale and Retail at J. L. Hatswell's. Importer, opposite Northern ('lun, Prineen-streßt, Auckland. \\l ANTED, the Public to call and in- T » npoct, or purohase, the Goods at A. McLeod's Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Store an.l Spring Lath Mattress factory. City Mart, 123, Queen-street. They will find that everything is marked in plain figures, and is the Cheapest in Town. Open from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W. Good son's Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire; good Envelopes, at 2d per 25; the Kensington and Brunswick Note, (highly fashionable). Is 6d per 5-quire packet; Envelopes to match, 3d per 25; Ezquieito Damask Repp Noto, in 6 colours, at Is per quire; .Envelopes to match. Is per 25: Mourning Note in all borders, 6d per quire, and Court Envelopes, 6d per packet; Monogram (2 letters) Noto Paper. 6d per quiro, with Court Envelopes to match, Cd per 25. Pass, Exercise and Copy Books, Day Books, Lodgers, Journals in groat variety; Writing Desks, Blotters, En volopo Casoß, tco.; Birthday Cards, a beautiful assortment; Initial stamps, for paper or linen marking, from Is each; tho Croedmoor, Bull IJog, and Mule Sivings Bank, &c, &c—lll, Queen-stroet, and Brandon Houso, Parnell. VX7ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr V y and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, and Firowood in their Yard, Custom-house.street West, opposite and of Hobson-Btreet. N.B,—The increasing demand for White Pine has induced thorn to oirange for a constant supply. "VSyANTED KNOWN—Music ! Music 1 T T MUSIC !—W. H. Dampier has lust Imported an immenso quant'ty of superior new and standard Pianoforte Music, in cluding Italian do., consisting of Songs (Sentimental and Comic). Duets, Operas, Pieces, Danceß, &c., &c. and as he has bought It cheap, will sell it all at one price, viz., fid each, 13 to tho dozen, some of it worth 5s each; Catalogues on applica'ion. Ladies are requested to handle it carefully. A few Sheets Music, 2 for Id and Id each. The above is so oheap there will be only a trifiinu reduotion to the trade and profession.—W. H. DAMPIER, Wokefleld-street, a few yards from the old shop. WANTED KNOWN—An established faot that 111, Queen-street, is the place for Novelties, combined with Economy, where daily may be seen the Most Brilliant Illnmina tion in Auckland, "The Kohinoor," and the " Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods are marked in plain figures. The trade motto. "A nimble sixpence better than a slow shilling." An in spection is soliolted of the New Goods, per Oxford and s.s. Norfolk, just received, com prining the New Patent Knife Cleaner, from 7s 6d; the Patent Wringer, 10s; the Climax Tap, 3s; tho Prize Filter Tap, 3s; the American Songster; tho Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone. Is; the American Wizard, or Electrical and Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; tho Duck Shooting; the Agricultural Show Puzzle, 6in 1: the Yankoe Toy Knitter; Tom Thumb Printing Press; the New Crjstaline Waiters, from Is; the New Indestructible Enamelled Cup, Palls, and Vases; Dolls and Dolls' Peram bulators ; and a variety of other new and attraotive Goods far too varied to enumorate.— Call and insoect them at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon House, Parnell. rriHE advertiser, who lives within a J walking distance of town, and whose husband is much from home, is anxious to meet with a Lady requiring a comfortable Home upon reasonable terms.—X., Post-office, Auck and. mo PRINTERS.—Wanted, a Turnover ; .1 good wages.—Apply at tho "Observer" office. T>AKEKS! BAKERS! Wanted for the North Shore, a First-olass Baker and Confectioner; good references re quired. Also, a Youth accustomed to the trade.—Apply on Saturday, i p.m., to R. & R. Duder. I ■ l "nOROMANDEL TyTAIL.' ADVERTISEMENTS for tho above Journal PUBLI6HED EVERY SATURDAY, may bo left H ne Office of the Auckland Evening Stab.



Lost ana Founa. DRIFTED AWAY, from Home Buy, last Sunday Morning, a MOHT ROWING HKIFF. Pnintoa VVhito uutnide, with Pale of Hrnsa Howlooks, and an Oar.—Anyone leaving Information concerning thn abova at Stak OlHce, or at llouiu Bay, Poußonby, will bo rewarded. LOST, a Piu (gold enamel, and pearl), betweon Northern Club iwd Scotch Kirk. — Kinder will be rowarded by roturning to J. D. Phillips, <Jueon-Btreet. / \«E Pi)UM> REWARD.—Lost on Ist * " April, in Grufton Road, a Lady's Gold Diamond KlnK.—The Jlnder will roceive the above reward by leaving tho Ring at the Stak Office. LOST, Last Evening, a Ten Dollar Gold Coin and King, worn on watoh chaiu.— Finder rewarded on leaving at Stah otllco. LOST, between Parucll and llobson atreot, ono Gold Pin.—Tho (lnder will recoivo 10b by delivering it to tho Stak Oftlce or to J. N. Lock hart, Hobgon-Btreot. Urmo Villa' LOST, or Strayed, 011 the 14th iustaut, abont Froeman'a nay, a poodle Dog, named Floss.—lie ward will bn paid upon tho satuo being dollvered to W. J. Keetley. Board ana Kesiaence. YOU.ING WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUEEN-BTKKET Onon daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Toa from 5 to 7 p.m. Hoarding houso for Young Ladioß who aro occupied during tho day. Terms on application to the Secretary. Working Parties and othor Social Gatherings aro hold during tho vV'eok. Governess Agency and Lending Library In connection with the Institute. i~IOVEKNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBdON-STRRKT. Board and Lodging _..20a. por Weok Single Koom 258. „ (^OMP'ORTABLK Board and Residence J within throe minntos' walk from Queen street, where no other lodgers are kopt, with use of sitliiiK-room ; situation retired, and terms strictly moderate.—Apply in Urst instanco to Mrs James, Grocer, Wakeflold-Btreot. A [Comfortable Home for a Lady or Gentleman clos« to Ponsonby Road.—Ap ply for address at Stallard's Grocery Storo, Pon Bonby Koad. Banltruntcy Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DIBTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtor's and Cre ditor's Aot, 1876," and tho several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Edward Gilbert, of tho City of Auckland, Railway Waggon Builder, a Debtor. This 1b to notify that Kdward Gilbert, of the City of Auckland, Kailway Waggon Builder, has this day filed a statement that no is unable to meet his engagements with his creditor.-); tho flrst meeting of Creditors to bo held at the Supreme Court House, in the City of Auckland, on TUESDAY, tho 3rd day of May next, at 12 o'clock noon. Dated this 20th day of April. 1881. G. W. BASLKY, Deputy Registrar. G. T. Kketley, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, Debtor's Solicitor. rp O FARMERS. GUANO! Having Purchased tho Guano ex East Lothian, about FOUR HUNDRED TONS, wo intend Soiling tho same at a Lower Itato than ever any Manure has been offered in Auckland. W. & G. WINSTONE. A great saving will lie effected by Bonding orders at once, so as to get It direct from the Ship. |/i o it Sale, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Ciieap Building Allotments ! Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-etreet, Ponvonby, in good poßition. 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfleld, £25 por lot; Wallace-street, 30a per foot: Grace-street, i 20a per foot: Milfcrd-streot. 20s per foot: ■.King-street, near Hall, Poneonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-3treot. near tho Hall, Ponsonby, Allotmont eaoh 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other cheap properties, auah as Shop and Dwelling, near Ponßonby Hall, corner lot, for £270. Besides several other pro perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. Full particulars from D. F. EVANS. Hstfito Agent, U, Queen-street mO INTENDING SETTLERS. FOR RA.LE. at Matakawa, Hick's Bay, Sixteed Years' Lease of Splendid Run of about i 019 Acres, with imDrovementa, consisting of Six-roomed Honae, Woolshed42x 17; Shearing, Drafting, and Stock Yards; 400 acros divided by wire fencing into three uaddocks, laid down in English graßßes, and 1,500 acres bush fenced. All improvement madn within last five years. Yearly rental. £150 Price. £450. Matakawa is easily accessible from Auck land. IB one of tho loveliest placec on the coast, and is the key to an unlimited tract oi country, ■which miiy be added if purchaser wishes, and is a bargain well worthy the attention of in tending sottlers. Apply to HUTCH]NBON & GORDON, Queon-etreet,



I> o L eti . ■ mo BE LET, a Nice Furnished Bted- • JL room, suitable for Single gentleman.- •" Address Star Office. mo LET, in Dublin-street, Ponsonby, L Two Good Kooms, with use of large kit- '. chen, fire-place in one of the rooms.-Apply to Mrs Farrow. Dublin-street, Ponsonby. moTET, a Fo-rtoomed C^ge with •_ RPiillerv * Gfood. TI6W ana urner, jhqv, » Two and Three-roomed Cottage. Rents low to good tenants.—o. S. Kills, Howe-street, Karan- gahapeßoad. nnO~~LKT a House with Shop Front, in a rapidly rising district.-Thos. Hayes, L pper Pitt-street. __ T? B TgS^trrood or dCer m wHh Estate Agent. TO LET, Small Shop, fitted up, with 4 rooms, Victoria-street West.—M. Carr Bootmaker, Victoria-street West. TinO LET or For Sale, a Six-roomed Cot- I taeo with good allotment; rent, 12s 6d; water laid on. Mao, for Sale, a New Kour- roomed Cottage, well finished; 43 feet frontage. k r o icdo> B i. torm3 eaßy>~b< w• g Koad^jirneii. _ fjnO LET, Furnished Apartments.—Mrs A Osborno Remuera Road. : ————rp — rjOBK LEI', a Shop with Dwelling- J. houeo, Kdon Crescent, also a House of 8 rooms.—Apply to H. Ashton and Son. fr\O LET, in Waterloo Quadrant, House L of 7 rooms (at present occupied by David Ilean, Ksq., National Bank); gas aud water; snlendid view ot harbour; possession on 15th May.-W. and J. Frator, Land Agents, Short- land-streot. TOHSVuh g^e bghaorLn.nfn a S tSto&IJt"' 0 ' HOUB° and Land riio LET, an Office in Lower IJueen- L!nn O xrOOt- APPIr t0 mCo°l' °r t0 Mr rpo LET, House of 11 rooms, Selwyn J_ Terrace, Parnell (late in occupation of Col. Nation), in good repair, gas and water laid on. —Apply to Mr Culpan, at Messrs Hesketh and Itiohmond'a, Solicitors, Quoon-stroct. rr\O LET, a House aod Shop at Now- I market; rent low.-KnqulroW. Bevan, Nowmarkot. rnu LET, with immediate possession, the JL Promises occupied by Mr John Smith, near Howick, whero for many years ho has successfully carrion on tho business of carrier with a Bmall Grocery Store. Horses, imple- ticulurs apply to Alfred iinckland. TTkEVONPORT North Shore.—To Let, w^rf aa^"agbond°7lmuf residSon o large D a yot D Portr OllV6r Ma?B' Poßt°fflCe StOrol Q LET- J THE KOHUORA FARM, PAPATOITOI, At prosont In tho occupation of Mr John Smith. Apply for full particulars to MR WILLIAM FRANK BUCKLAND, Remuera. Postal address—Box 215, Auckland. H'or Sala. * " "■"■" " " li^Olt SALE, Two Gordon Setter Vups I I fop months1 old ; very choap.-For par- t^teaMySTAßOfflco, jjlOK SALE, on very easy terms, a good C 1 Building Allotment in Parnell.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. TjU)K SALE, a K ood Restaurant; business J] in an excellent position ; has a woll osta- bllshod connection. Principals only dealt with. -Apply for addrenn at this oilice. 1710H SALK, a Bargain, a Ten Ton Yacht. JT —Charles Hailey, Boat Builder, North Shore, and foot of Albert-street ™BSALET-lJn ßia r Horse guaranteed J? staunch and quiet, so that lady can drive. —Apply at Stak. Bj^OK SALE, Valuable Freehold Building r Ground, I)evonport, Noith Shore, con- aisting of 620 feet frontaeo to tho main road by 270 feet. Will bo sold a bargain, owner re quiring ihe cash.-Apply to George Sibbin, 7, Uacon-Btreot. t^jz^^^^^xi pump; every convenience; an allotment 40 x 7.5; situated in immediate suburbs; only £365.- I h itnnriprnnn Ijmrt AcMt J__^l_ft_dqißon ___nd_Ag?nt, IPOlt SALE, a Good Business. Who T vantß it! Tho proprietor of a Grocery Business in ono of tho rising Cities in the North Island is desirous of retiring, having realised sulllcieat out o£ the bußinces to live comfortably for the remainder ot his days. Tho premtues are contral, healthy, and convenient in every respect. To persons understanding storekeep- ing and tho salo of Rroceries the present oppor- tunity is ono rarely to be met with. Kavourable terms can bo arranged.-For further particulars apply to Messrs J. O. Miarland and Co., Whole- sal, Dru^,. Auckland. mf) IKONMUNGEHS.-A Splendm I Chanco.—An established Business to be disposod of in one of the most nourishing young cities in the North Island. The shop iB woll Bituated, and in the main street; it is well fitted, a handsomo front, and very attractive The stock is well bought, and comprises fur- nishing and General Iro-mongery all in ex- eel lent condition. Satisfactory reasons will be given by the proprietor for wishing to sell, and fnvourablti terms are offered.—For further par- ticulars apply to Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co,, Wholesale Druggists, Auckland ~nj-OK SaLE, Farm in the Waikato.—A « Compact Littlo Farm of 27 acres; large market garden, and grass paddock; good House and overy convenience; price, only £240. -lao, several other Farms and Lund, improved and unimproved, Bituatod in Waikato, Papakura, Pukekoho, Now Plymouth, Putuatua, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakurl, Mahurangi, Hokianga, Queen-Btroet, opposite Bank otlNew Zealand. . — — IIIOK SaLE.—Ponsonby. — For Imme- J diato Sale, nice House, 5 rooms. &c, large garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet verandah, and good position; also several Houses, large and small, ranging from £160 up to £1500, in Ponsonby and elsewhere.—Full par- ticulars from D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, 71, Queen-streeet. opposite Bank of New Zealand. I?f no~CASH, Balance as agreed-House & IUU of 4 rooms, with verandah, stables, roach-houses, tank, well, &c, _nd allotment 3d x 81.6. situate- in a leading street, 15 minutfls walk from Post Offl;e.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. tinrn— TWO OAPITAL SHOPS, doing 3i'ov a good business, and let at good rentals, splendidly situated on a corner allot- ment, 33 x 100 feet.—«. Vaile, House and Land Asent. Shortland-street. £A Hi i-aUPJKKIOK yUALII'Y F-KM, con-1 **O^ tMning 40 acres of rich volcanic land- all in grass, good House of 5 rooms, stable, cow- ahed,&c. plenty of water, 1J miles from railway station. Terms as agreed.-S. Vaile. Houao and La.ulAgent.Shortland.streeU i?i S B. PKR KOOT.-Building Allotments. */j. o 42 x 128 feet, situated at Ponsonby. If desired tho whole of the purchase money can remain ou mortgage —a. Vaile, House and Land Agent,Bhortland-str__t. _j-i ha CASH, balance at 7J per cent, two Xii-OV Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin cipal street, close to Queen-street. Allotment, 35x82. Price £525.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agont, Shortland-street. £50^C ASHTbalance-b? weekly «™«I I~tMJ 15s each, with 8 per cent interest, oom, fortoblo House of soven rooms with Bath-room- Scullery, tank, &c., and large .Garden fully stocked with choice fruit trees m full bearing. Price, £500. Twenty minutes'walk from Post- offlce.-S. Vailo. ahortland-street. FOB SALE, Flour Mill, wish all maohineiy complote, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a business of from £6000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli- cation to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. -r: —~ ,-,._,_■ — fT\ T~kv—q ~_„„:,.,. 4*700 CASH, Balance at 5/—Superior *' Farm of 157 acres, conveniently situated in one of tho best districts, all fenced, in 5 paddocks, and in grass, crop and orchard, all gently undulating land of good quality; House or 6 rooms, with dairy, stable,sheds, &c, and 32 head of cattle, 2 horses, pigs, dray, farm. implements, &c, &c. Price for the whole. £HOO.-8. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short- land-streot. V^ o R s At W vU ' F Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 roome, also, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas. water, tanks, &c, with large Oorner Allotment: conveniently and pleasantly situated, within lo minutes'walk of the Post-office. it s"t ji _»♦ Houso and Land Auent, Shortland-street. r,-,^,™ „,- TO BKEWERS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, the FREEHOLD of a LARGE _. ■ F n -r S A L E PonsonbyTa Choice Little Estate of nearly there is erected a good Seven-roomed House, and largo pantry and out-bulldings. This property is beautifully. situated, over- looking the Upper Harbour, in the rapidly rising suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Eatat Agent. 71. queen-street. irtOK SALE, Splendid Suburban Resi- V denes, with four acres of very good land. FOR SALE, House ot seven rooms, wash. house. Sco., Minukau Road,Parnell; price,low. FOX SALIC, Cheap, a Profitable Business in town ; a good chance for a working man with £250 and a slight knowledge ot mechanios; the present proprietor retiring to the country. For particulars of the|above, apply_to J. IT. oi-EiYVAtti, House. Land and Commission Agent, nuuoo, uou"jlj^jj street " FOX IMMEDIATE -Aiiii, cneap, and terms easy, a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; i also two good Allotments.corner of Coddering- ( ton and Kepple-streots, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 10 feet frontage Co Upper Queen- l street by ft depth 0f,106 feet.—Apply to i 5 JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent, Fort-street.



I Educational I\JTR. GORDON GOOCH'S SINGING JLfJL CLASS. ■" m » n ™nAV HVnninc SoS^eToY X Court> New M e mentary Class, 7 till 8; fee, £1 Is, Advanced Class, 8 till 9 ; fee, new members, received at Mi.nertMnsicWarehouße. . . - ■ —~. ~. T VT KWTON GRAMMAK, SCHOOL, _|_| Peteb Mason, B.A. The Second Quarter will begin on WEDNES- Law -xamination. pIKLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Miool Re-opens onI^RSDAY. 21st Apr!.. Headmaster will enroll new Pupils on BATUK- Day, April 23rd, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ______ Y\7AT-KLOO QUADKANT.—Estab- VV lishment for Young Ladies, conducted by Mrs Norman. 2nd Quarter of the year[coni mences on Wednesday next, 20th tost. . YOUNG LADY lately arrived from A S^«K»o^ _ ess Acquirements: Good English, German (acquired on the Continent). French, and Music; good references.—Address: MB, Mrs Mitford, Parnell, Auckland, . M_6tingß. • Tr»ANK OF NEW ZEALAND J_> Notice is hereby given that the Half-yearly Gonßral Meotln* °£ the Proprietors ot this Bank will be hold in the Banking-house, in Auokland, onTHURSDAY.th_2Ist dayot April next, at Noon, for tho purpose of rccoiving the Report of the Directors for the half-year ending 31st Insi, and for any other business that may bo brought . . __, M __ before tho Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors.. d. L. MURDOCH, flpnnrnl Mnnnapr uenerai Manager, Auckland, March 15,1881. B ANK 0F NEW ZKALAND- Tho Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed from TUESDAY, the 12th, to THURS DAY, the 21st April, both days include. By order of the Board of Directors. .D.L.MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 31,1881. \ UCKL AND LICENSED VICT UAL ■/~% JjKHS' ASSOCIA J.IUIV. An Emergency Meeting Is called by the Pre sident, to take place TO-MORKO W (Thursday), |^^/ M B^^^? a o^i|r_s^W cloßely affl3CtlnK their tote_?£ FU _ LKK , Secretary r\ 11 P H A N HOME. Tbo Annual Meeting of Subscribers and [r r i on d3 0 [ the Orphan Homo will be held at that Institution, Parnoll, on TUKsDAY, the 26th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Hi 3 Worship tho Mayor of Auckland will preside. pAKNELL MUSICAL UNION. J^ A Meeting of Members will bo held In Mrs Clayton's School-room at 7.30 p.m. on I'HUK_- DjSJ- th° 28tn APril- B? ordor ot th°Com m'ttce' „ __ nunll( , n nt? d a wat w l t T)OKOUOH OF PAKNELL. i hersby appoint a sitting of the Parnsll Borough Council, at their office, Manukau Road, on MONDAY, tho 25th day of April instant, at v J. FRIAR CLAPKE, Mayor. : ■ ijwia.inonfii 1-CCie-iaHM.H.I. "VTOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO j_ ciATION, Corner o£ Wellesley and Albert Tr^-g^n^^ it^ areinvited ~T ~ cuNTCfmiHf'ff PMNSdNRV A LL^ u AlS TS n Y i Vt.l -lii p™ will -C__ —The Rev Charles Melville Pym will _ T _, (Wed _ eßday) Kv ening and Friday, _ t 7 30, ———~._.,■—:—„. kaptiut rilifßcri" VI 1- JoHil< lxlK m l?Mii,° i tuuitoH> kj NORIH-Uiii. SOIREE AND CONCERT AT NOP.THCOTK HALL, qjj THURSDAY, 21ST APJRIL. ' Tea on the table at 6.d0 p.m. To be followed by a Musical Programme, in iKnfTrnateurs «iU take part in the concert. Boat from Auckland, 5.10 p.m.; boat to Auck land and Devonport at 11 p.m. Tickets, 2s each; ChildreD, Is. Proceeds to be given to the Or?an Fund. Tickßts to be had at Mr. Uuder's, Devonport; Mr. Major's, Queen street Wharl; and Mr. Baker's, Ferry ticket office, - Goldmining Notices. - „_,,._, , i- T THE undersigned, hereby make applica- X, tion to Reiner "THK TE AROHA QUAKTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (Limitbd)" as a Limited Company under the provisions of "The Mining Companies Act, 1872," j The jjame ot the Company is to be " Tho r _____ Quartz Crushing Company, Limited." o}%lail^ Provmolttl DlstnoD o£ Auok'alld' Piow ___mi&iKu 3 The Registered Office of the Company will _ B situated at Te Aroha aforesaid, Nominal Capital of the Company is of Ten dnillings each. 5. The Number of Shares Subscribed for Is Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-two, being more than two-thirils of the entire number of shares in the Company. «• The number °, f PaW-»P rt»n» is nil. 7. The amount already paid-up is nil. 8. The Name of tho Manager is Heary Ernest Whitaker. g The jjamea, and Addresses, and Oeoupa tiong ot t _ e aiiaroholders, and the number of Shares held by each at this date, are as follow:— Snare^ J. and C. Gould, Te Aroha, Farmers - 100 IP. Qoinlan. Te Aroha, Hotalkeeoer .. 50 I Charles S. Stafford, Te Aroha, Farmer .. &> R. T. Graham Te Aroha, Minor .. .. 2d A. Sloan Te Aroha, Miner i Reuben Parr, Waitqa, Farmer .. ~ 7o Charles Collins Wattoa. Manager .. .. 20 George Lipaey.Te Aroha, Farmer .. .. 50 J^zS, T?S?__ffl_er " •.'. S _._, o'Halloran, Te Aroha, Hotelkeeper.. 50 John Wood, Te Aroha, Gentleman .. .. 25 p oc _ an _ Browning, Te Aroha, Bakers .. 25 n. R. Cox, Te Aroba, Draper 25 Charles Tonge, Te Aroha, Carpenter .. 20 Davy Morgan, To Aroha, Storekeeper .. 100 Farrell Bros., Te Aroha, Builders .. .. 20 James Lavory. Paeroa, Builders .. .. 50 Thomas Veale,'l hames, Merchant _ .. 2o L. Khrenfried, Thames, Merchant .. .. 2o _?Weffi^^S__MS_t " U A , fpfill p-ip,, Thameß Kneineer £0 JEtot " .. 20 T G< B Sandß .fiamUton, Surveyor .. .. 25 G " H ', A . p u ' rchaßt Te iroha, Surveyor _ 20 Proprietor 25 Robert Fergusson, Cambrid.e, Farmer .. 25 A. Isaacs, Cambridge. Storekeeper.. .. 20 J. P. Campbell, Cambridge, Law Student.. 59 R. Kirkwood, Cambridge, Hotelbeeper .. 20 John Arnold. Cambridge, Butcher .. .. 25 James Webber, Cambridge, Blacksmith- 25 Andusßaynes, Cambridge, Hotelkeeper- 25 W. N. Senranoke, Cambridge, Pensioner.. 20 j. g. Bnckland, Ohaupo, Auctioneer .. 50 «". __ whitaker, Hamilton, Solicitor .. 50 p, __ Davies, Auckland, Accountant .. 100 _ a muel MoLennon, Hamilton, Jeweller .. 20 John Knox, Hamilton, Auctioneer .. .. 10 jr re d. Gandin, Hamilton, Clerk .. .. 20 wmCumming. Hamilton, Brewer .. _ 20 Rich G-\vynne, Hamilton, Hotelkeeper .. 10 c. E. Johnson, Hamilton, Hotelkeeper .. 10 Henry Chitty, Hamilton, Drapar .. .. 5 W. Price, Hamilton. Builder 12 WF Bell Hamiitoa Baker 5 Ge _ Ro b3On , Hamilton, Chemist '.'. '.'. 10 w gteelo Hamilton, Land Agent .. .. 20 j^^ O'Neill, Hamilton, SoUcitor .. .. 20 q 6O Kdgecumhe, Hamilton, Clerk .. .. 20 J. A. Douglas, Cambridge, Farmer.. .. 50 William A. Graham, Tamahere, Surveyor 25 Kdw Fitzpatrick, Ngaruawahia, Gentleman 50 j o hn Wilson. Cambridue, GenUeman .. 6S E. B. Walker, Cambridge, Farmer .. .. 66 W. L. C. Williams, Cambridjß, Surveyor 66 W. H. Taipari, Shortlsnd, Farmer .. .. 40 K. Strange, Waltoa, Farmer 25 Charles MoLean, Te Aroha, Miner.. .. 25 S.Howell.Te Aroha. Miner 20 Alex Hogg, Grabamstown, Brewer .. 50 Thos Kowo, Waitoa. Storekeeper .. .. 20 X- Vaysey. Waitoa, Contractor _.. 15 T^^l«"_«S_J___? Br " " g Oj^°^Arohl Storekeeper .. .. 20 T. W. Burnett, Matamata, F&rmor _ .. 50 j.' Re nßhaw . Gr ahamßtown, Storekeeper. 25 £ Hurst Gra hamstown. Storekeeper .. 25 F . __- kwO rthy. England, Banker „ .. 100 Henry Krnest Wbitaker, Te Aroha, Legal Manager (in trust for Company) .. 126 Total - 2922 Dt_ tM eloventn da 7ot Aprll lgßl , wmTAKKR a. a. wmiA_._.K. Witness to Signature—J. Skknk, J.P. j Henry Krnest Whitaker, do solemnly and sincerely declare— L _ amtheM _ nagero j thes _ idl _ tendeaCom . rtanv '. , t, . .. . . , 2. The above statement is, to the best of my belief and knowledge, true in every particular a _d I make this solemn declaration conscien: tiously believing the Bame to be true, and bj virtue of an Act ot the General Assembly o New Zealand, intituled "The Justices of th Peace Act, 18G6." H. K. WHITAKER. ___ en _ 6fore rae at Gra hamstown, t_is llt _ ay o j j^^ i__i: j. Skkne, J.P., Juatioe ot the Peace for the Colony of No? Zealand.



Personal. MR. H. K. THURSTON, a Letter adf dressed to yon lion at tho Star offloe. HE Persons having Goods belonging to the Civil Service Cricket Club are re. quested to return them at onco, to avoid prosa cution. C. HOWE, Hon. Keo. Corporation Notices. rWTY OF AUCKLAND. KERBING AND CHANNELLING FOET AND SYMONDS-STKEtfTS. Tho City Council will receive Separate renders, until 4.30 of THURSDAY, the 21rt natant, (or Works as above, in terms of ipecifications and conditions at thn Office of the Jity Surveyor, Canada Building", Queen itreet. Ihe Council do not bind themselves to iccept any tender. Tenders to be ondorsed aa IbOVC- P. A. PHILIPS. , ■Jfown Clerk, Town Clerk's Office, April 12,1881. Tenders. fTT AIKATO - THAMES RAILWAY, 17,000 SPLIT PURIRI SLEEPERS. Public Works Office, Wellington, 7th April, 1881. Written Tenders will be received at thia ifflce up to noon on FRIDAY, tho 6th May, 881, for tho above contract. They must bo .ddressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outaide •lender for Sleepers." Specifications and londitions may bo seen at tho Publio Works )fflces, Auckland, Now Plymouth, and Wellington, at tho PosUrfflce, Grahamatown, md at tho Railway Manager's Office, Napier. I'elegraphic Tenders, similarly addressed ana narked, will be recelvod if presented at any telegraph Offios by noon of tho same date, pro vided that written tenders in due form are odged at a District or a Resident Engineer's Jffice by the same hour, and accompanied by a iheque on come bank in the town where the enaer is lodged; such cheque to be specially narked by a banker as good for twenty-one lays, and io be in favour of the Receiver-GmcraVs lepesit Account only, and not to bearer or order. Che lowest or any tender will not necessarily be iccepted. By command. JQHN BLACKBTTi Engineer-in-Charge, North Island. DONSONBY DISTRICT, FORMATION OF ENGLAND-STREET. Tenders for above Contract will be received ip to i p,m. on MONDAY, 25th inßtant, at ny office, 71, Queen-street, where plans and pecification may be seen. JOHN BOY LAN, C.8., Engineer to the Board. I7IPSOM ROAD BOARD. Wanted, Tenders for Carting Scoria, till 10 ..m. on FRIDA V, 22nd inst. Particulars to ba tad of undersigned. WM. DINNISON, Secretary. IT^AIPARA STEAMSHIP COMPANY L\_ (LIMITED). Tenders sre invited for Providorlng the Coin* mny's Steamers on the Kaipara River. Speoi- Ications may be seen at the Company's Office, Jueen-Btreec Wharf. Tenders to be sent in by foon on MONDAY, 25th instant. WM. ILODDER, Manager, Kaipara S.S, Co. Queen-street Wharf, Auckland, April 18,1881. Tl O B U I L D E\B S, Tenders will ba received until noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Alterations to the Edinburgh. Castle Hotel, Jpper Symonds Btreot. Plans. &c, at my Residence, Symonds-street GEO. BOWRING, Architect. I^o BUILDERS Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clook on MO^D * V, the 25th inßtant, for the Erectton of i Slaughter-house at Richmond. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEF & SON, Architects. T* ° BUILDERS Tenders will be received until NOON of tho !6th instant, for Erection of a Villa Residence, it Ponsonby. B. KEALS & SON, Architects, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. mo BUILDERS Tenders will be received until NOON of tho 28th instant, for Additions to the Remuera Hall. B. KKALS & SON, Architects. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of the 25th inst, for the Erection of a Villa Residence it Ponsonby. R. KEALS & SON. Architects, N.Z. Insuranoe Buildings. mo builders. Tenders will be received until noon Of 3ATUROAY, April 23rd, for the Ereotionof a Store in Lower Albert-street. Plans at my Office, 25, Qnecn-street. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. m O CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon on MON DAY next, for the Carpenter's work (labour and aails) of Brick Building in Pitt-street. Plansatmyofflce. HENRyG>wADE _ Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received np to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 29th instant, for the Kreotlon of a Brick Villa in Upper Queen-street. Plans, &c., at onr offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. FRESH TENDERS will be received nntil 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, 30th April, for the Erection of a Banking House in Auckland for the Bank of New South Wales. The lowest or any tender will not necesss.rily be accepted. Plans and specifications may be Been at the Bank of New South Wales, Auck land: and tenders nra to be addressed to tho Manager, endorsed " Tender for Bank," W. B. ARMSON. Architect, Cbristchuroh. TO BUiLDEKS.— Tenders are required for the Erection and Completion of Eight roomed House at the Three Kings. Plans and specifications at office of Mr. ftwfngton, Queen street, up to Noon of Friday next, April 22. Auctions. TO-MORROW, NOOH. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ART H U R'S MART (Furniture Department), Household Furniture and Effacts, for Parlour. Dinine-room, Bed-room,and Kitchen (now and second-hand); Glass and K&rthonware. Kitchen Utensils, Stoves, Ranges, Piano, Harmoniums, Organs, Sewing Machines, Clocks, Mirrors, Books, Boots, Clothing, Fancy Gooda, Guns Also, Under Distraint for Rent, Household Furniture and Effects. W. S. COCHEANE.J [JAS. DACSB MONDAY, APRIL 25. BY OEDEE OF THE MORTGAGEE. NEW COTTAGE ON NEW NORTH ROAD. mHE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, .1 Fortßtreet, on Monday, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock. A NEW HOUSE, of 5 rooms, built for the late Mr Kournier, and erected on lot i o£ part lot 11. suburbs of Auckland (Horne'a subdivision), having a frontage of 41 feet to tho New North Road by a depth of 180 feet, and adjoining Mr Maxwells property. Terms:—One-quarter cash, balance in one month, unless otherwise arranged. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE, J [JAMES DAOEE FRIDAY, APRIL 22. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. mHE subscribers will sell by auction at X their Roams. Fort-atreet, on Friday, 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSKHOLD FURNT"""" consisting of Rimu Table. 'v with extra leaves, Ap-' Chairs, Pictures. '" American r>' / Deßsert 1 Machines?! ©^'JSawtv steads. Cai WA*** o *, trasses. Bedl S A3. iV " Mirrors. Ohe\ a%£ f J sils, &c, &c *,%© BAMUEL COG %jAILKY, Auctl Jt Hdon Road. — i Mpiw» i (Continued on 1 7 \ < -. y



Pablio Notices, * BOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIC NOTICE. T 6 The Kleetoral Rolls for the several Ridings of q the County are now Open (or Inspection at the ° i County Office, Shortland-street, Auckland, and : For the Ararimu Riding—At MoLeod's Post office, Helensvllle. For the Takapuna Riding—At Mr D. Robert- " son's Poat-offlce, Lake. For the Manukau Riding—At Mr H. Hol loway's Post-otßco, Titlrangi. For the Waikomiti Hiding—At Mr D. Cable's, Waikomiti. . 1 For the Waitakerei Riding-At Mr W. H. 3 Stebbing's Post-office, Henderson. ' For the Weiti Riding—At Mr J. Wixtkinson's Post-office, Wade. X J. W. WALLER, Chairman, Waitemata County, i Auckland, April 19,1881, "NT ° — * c E- 8 I will not be answerable for any Debts con- 8t tracted in my name by anyone from this date. aj T. SMART, a Shaddock-street, Mount Eden. April 20,1881. T-JISBOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. = The Partnership between Thomas Upton and Alfred George Reed, of Auckland, Builders, was dissolved this day. All accounts due by or to the iate firm of Upton and Reed will be paidand received by Thomas Upton. Dated at Auckland this 20th day of April, 1881. -, THOMAS UPTON. 1 A. G. RKED. Witness i John Martin, Tiiaddecs Bryant. pOROMANDEL COUNTY. Notice is hereby given that in accordance ?}; with tho provisions of "Tho Counties Act, *° 1876," the Electoral Rolls for tho Ridings of tho ?£ above County are placed for public inspection ,y at tho undermentioned places, namely— The Karataunga Riding—Tho Council Cham- Oi hers, Coromandcl. W The Meroury Bay Riding—Carina's Store, ai Mercury Bay. Tc J. H. HARRISON. ™ County Clerk. ll Coromandel, April 18th, 1881. Jj ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL ART £l UNION. te Holders of Tickets are informed that the di Drawing will take place in the Large School- D< room, corner of Wellington and Hobson streets, TJ on THURSDAY, the 21st inst., at 2 p.m. Ac All Blocks of Tickets to be returned to the Rev Father Walter McDonald, iPresbytery, Wjndbam-street. Goods ou view on WEDNESDAY. _ * ucklTnd savinus bank. J The Trustees are prepared to advance Money on Freehold Securities, in sums from £50 to £5.000. Mortgages can bo redeemed by quarterly instalments. Applications for Loans to be sent v] in by SATURDAY, tho 30th instant. m R. CAMERON, « Manager. ]\[ O T I C E. - H. PENZHOLZ, JBWKLLKB, | VICTORIA-STREET, Is Relinquishing Business in Auckland, with *• the intention of opening In Hamilton East in hi the same line of business. Customers are requested to call for their Watches and Jewellery left for repairing. - All accounts have to be settled by Ist May -| next J T> U ICE ASSAM l\ mEA , N 3s. # a. W.iS. COLLINS, PARNELL TEA AND COFFEE WARE- J HOUSE AND FAMILY GROCERY, PARNELL. A U T> E M O V A L. JAMES FERGUSON begs to inform hiß Customera and others that ho has Removed from Albert-street to corner of Chapel and r Dnrham Btreets. WE learn that T. McMaster has opened k his new stock of Drapery, Millinery, a and Clothing. [A CARD.] AF O X B E S, ~ • AUCTIONEER. r LAHD AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, POKEKOHE. a' OUT-DOOR SALES UNDERTAKEN. rnHE SINGBULLI AND MURMAH ■ L TEA CO. (LIMITED), DARJEHLING. T Received the Highest Awards of Merit for their - Teas at the Melbourne international Exhibition, 1880-81. | The undersigned thanks his increasing patrons for their continued confidence and patronage, and has much pleasure in being ablo to inform them that he has received a shipment of the above Company's Darjeeling Pekoe Souchong ; Teas. In the cup they are rich, Btrong, and T fragrant, and fit for the most delicate palate. Price, pure, 2s lOd per lb. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, 2; 1 Tea Importer, a • Terms Cash. Victoria-streut. PEOPLE WILL HAVE CHEAP r CLOTHES! PEOPLE MUST HAVE CHBAP CLOTHES!! | PEOPLE SHALL HAVE CHEAP CLOTHES!!! r tsr Pay Me a Visit— L Joseph Williams, THE PEOPLE'S TAILOR, VICIOBIA-BTKKBT. j Acknowledged to be the Cheapest s House in Town. BST VISITING ME YOU SAVE 78. 6d. IN THE POUND. -| TROUSERS, from 10a 6d j TWEED SUITS, from £2 10a. j[ j THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND FIT GUARANTEBD 8 i h , ■ I I pHOICE j NEW SEASONS' | i ms asi ) 1 E A SI r \ SIX POUND BOXES ! ) 13S. @D. EACH. > REW'S, REW'S, 5 Victoria-street. Viotoria-street. i .i? Ifl T0 £100° LENT on Building ) 3& 8_" Society principles, or on other terms -, to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego-. " j tiated. See Liat of Properties for sale on fourth I paso. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited j; j for investment. — C Williamson. Land, s ) Estate, and Financial Aeont, Vulcan Lane. \ , _ _ T& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have . on sale one of the Largest Stooks of 3 Furniturk and Bedding in tho Colony. I m & H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STRKET, have 1 X. just opened some New Patterns in jj Tapestry and Brussels Carpets. 0 m &H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, em -0 JL. ploying Mjlchinkry in their Manufactory, 1 D are able to supply Furniture at LOWE3T rates. \ m~& H. COOKEr677QUKEN^TREET, have ; JL» on sale a large assortment of Cane „ skated Chairs, English, American, andAus |j trian Bentwood. 0 m &H. COOKK, 07, QUKBN-STREKT, have 1 0 X . lately received a shlpmont of Superior j Gilt Chimney Glabsbb. \ m & H. COOKE, 67. QUEEN-STREKT, \ \ X. . OUARAMTES THE QUALITY Of all Beds, \ Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows sold at their j 2 Establishment 0 m & H. COOKK, 67, QUKEN-STRKKT, 5 X . Deliver all Goods free of charge within a 5 radius of three miles. 0 rrf~& H. COOKE. 67, UUEKN-STRKKT, give °. la DISCOUNT of FIVE PER CENT, for 1 CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDING \ at time of order or delivery of Goods. 8 t - " i \* tne maKlnß ol books there is no end," ? v^ wrote an inspired anthor in the infancy of n the world, thousands of years before the art pre „ servotive of all arts waa discovered. But book . making now is a very different thing from ? what it was when old King Solomon labor!- i « ously penned his word of wisdom on papyrns. v Indeed, now a-daya tho world is almost " em . barras desrechesies" of learning, "quaint and 6 olden" and bright and new, embalmed in i 2 books. And much of this learning is liberally ' " supplied by modern publiahers, such as Cassell, Petter and Oalpin. Collins, Chambers, and a I legion of others. Not only are the works issued by theee firms of tho highest practical • use, but they are sentjput in handsome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable progress that has i been made In book illumination. Nothing in our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home i- so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good idea of a mbn from his library. The great difficulty with many in obtaining " booki of a high olass in nearly every depart "> ment of literature is the almost prohibitive price ' at which they are issued from the press, and it !i is really a boon to society when -works of ~ admitted excellence are brought within the 19 reach of persocs of moderate means by the admirable Ssstem of Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the fch splendid selection of Books at the premises oi a E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and w Niven), Book Importer, Queen-street Junction, 1 Auckland