RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT. —Yesterday concluded.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

Ihe Pcopte's Champion in Court,

SOMERFIELD AND LECK V. GEO. STAINES. Claim £12 0s 9d for goods supplied defendant's wife, Messrs E. Hesketh and Luslc for the plaintiffs, and Mr Tole for the defendant. Upon the Court resuming after the usual adjournment yesterday afternoon, Hh Worship said that he understood, from letters which had been put in evidence, that Mrs Staiu_3 was willing to take upon herself, to a great measure, the burthen of her own support. Apart altogether from the present case, these two persons were better off separate. If so, be would suggest some arrangement which would foi-tn the basis

of a settlement,

The learned counsel then [conferred with their clients, but announced, after a short consultation, that no settlement could be made.

Mrs Staines (re-examined by Mr Hes keth) said she had ssveral dresses when she married the defendant. Mr Staines had several Suits since. He wore jewellery on each hand. She had only two dresses during tho four years.

As the defendant was making such objectionable remarks ro the witness's evidence as " bunkum," "|perjury," "lies, "falsehood," &_., His Worship said that if he did not behave properly, he would have to no outside.

The Rev. l)r Kidd was examined as to how the defendaut appeared before she became Mrs Staines. He had known her for fifteen years, bnt had not met her much since she became Mrs Staines until last week,

Gertrude Jollie, a young woman, and cousin of Mrs Staines, deposed that when she arrived in Auckland sho went to Mr Staine's house, and lived there about six weeks. Her cousin was not well supplied with clothes. Witness went about a good deal with Mr Staines. Mrs Staines did not go out with them, as Mr Staines objected to her going out, and told witness that Mrs Staines was a liar and a deceitful woman. Witness lout Mrs Staiues outer garments and under-clothing. Defendant was aware of it, for he saw them on her, but he never spoke to witness about them nor objected to witness lending the clothes. Sho saw that Mrs Staines had not sufficient clothes to wear nor sufficient food. The supply "of food was very scanty. He be haved towards her in anything but a gentle manly manner. He abused her and called her bad names before witness. Witness left defendant's house on account of his abusive language to her cousin and because he ordered her out and called her iiames. She stayed until the 2Sth of December.

The witness was cross-examined at some length. One reason why defendant did not want Mrs Staines to go walking with them, wa3 that he did not want anyone to be with them. He professed to be very fond of witness, but she was not fond of him. She paid £6' for her board while she was in tho house. Mr Stainc3 had plenty to eat and so had witness, but Mts Staines had not. On one occasion she went to the circus with Mr Barrett, and next morning Mr Staines said that she did not love him—that she did not take him to the theatre, and pay for him. Before she went to the theatre he said if she loved him she would not go, and she replied that she did not love him, and that she would go. He only ordered her out of the house once. He ordered Mrs Staines out about three weeks after the child died.

Isabella Webster deposed that on the 31st of December Mrs Leek and herself went to Staines' house, auil'lie appeared very cross —in fact, like a demon—in his treatment of Mrs Staines. Next day witness lent her a pair of boots at the North Shore. This closed the plaintiff's case. • •

Mr Tole asked the Court whether, on the evidence, there was any necessity for going further with the case ? Tint there was no cruelty, no consent on the part of the defen dant to his wife leaving the house, nor any conduct on his part to make the house un inhabitable to her.

His Worship ruled that there was evi denco, little or much, and he thought the case should proceed, Mr William Swanson, M.H.R., was then called. Hedepo=ed that he knew Mr and Mrs Staines, He had frequently gone into their house. There was always plenty of food, and Mrs Staines frequently invited him to partake. He never knew anything particular about Mrs Staines' drese, and had never seen any rudeness on the part of Mr Staines to his wife.

William Doyle, grocer, gave evidence as 10 the groceries supplied to Mr Staines. The orders were all sent in lady's band writing, and he had never observed any erasures on them. He considered that a fair amount of groceries, and of the best quality, were supplied to Mr Staines' house.

William Eady, the butcher, who supplied Mr Staiues, stated that Blbs. of meat was generally bought at a time once a week, and occasionally twice a week.

Donald Nicholson, who had visited Mr Staines' house very frequently, deposed that he always saw plenty of food on the table. Mrs Staines always carved the food herself, and was always respectably dres.ed. William Power, cabinetmaker, deposed that on one or two occasions he had seen the table laid at Staines', and there seemed to be plenty of food. Mrs Staines always seemed to be decently dressed.

Catherine Rubens stated that from her knowledge Mr Staines kept a nice, comfort able, homely table, with algood supply of vegetables and bser. Mrs Staines appeared to be very comfortable.

Mary Haynes gave evidence to the same effect. She always saw plenty on the table, and she only heard Mr Staines once scold her about a tap which Mrs Staines bought, ut that was six months before Miss Jollie ame to the house, Mrs Staines complained that Mr Staines was unkind to her She always seemed clean, neat, and tidy, and there seemed to be plenty of clothes. Mr Staines exhibited marked affection for the child.

The Court then adjourned till 10,30, a,m to-day

THIS DAY,

The Court resumed at 10.30 this morning, when the case Staines v. Somerfield and Leek was proceeded with. Ebenezer Haddril deposed : I am steward on board the City of Cork; know Mr Btaines and visited him frequently. Was nt his home about a month ago. The house appeared to be very comfortable, and the meals which I have seen on the table were apparently sufficient. Have been with Mr Staines when he has ordered moat and groceries. Have been in the houso during Mrs Staines' absence. She always spoke respectfully of her husband. Have seen them walking together. Mr Staines has on several occasions asked me to his house to dinner. To Mr Hesketh ; I h&vo seen them out together np to within the last two or three months. Mrs Staines seemed a lady-like woman. Mr George Staines was next sworn and deposed : I am the defendant in the case. I have been married over four years. We have lived happily generally, although we now and again had a tew words. Have not se«n any of the goods that have been ordered. Gave no authority to order them. The first I knew about it was when I had the bill sent to me. I went and saw Mr Leek, and asked .him did he get an order for the goods. He said, " No." I said, " You know I never get goods on trust. My wife never pledged my creditjthere be fore. Mr Leek said he would trust her for more goods, and make me pay for them. Never on any occasion ordered her out of the house; neither urged her to leave. On one occasion I said, '' I sanction you to go; but you go on your own responsibility." On Friday, the 31st December, I went up- j stairs and observed the absence of Miss Jolly's box. I also discovered that my wife's box was gone. I went to Mrs Staines and said " What does this mean ; your boxes are gone." She said, " You turned the girl out, and I told you I would go too." I said, " Mind, if you go you will get no allowance, for I cannot afford to keep two homes." I was much upset, and left the house. Returning home subsequently. I met Mrs Staines in the street, when she said, "I have locked tho shop up and cave your dummy girl tha key." Saw a man at my shop door with the key in his hand. I was at the shop about an hour when Mrs Staines came back. She said she had come back for life. I read all the evening until about 12 o'clock. About 11.30 Mrs Coglin came to the door. She was very drunk. I went to the door, and Mrs Coglin hollered out " Come ont, Mrs Staines, and be merry." Mrs Staines declined, and we went to bod. The next morning Mrs Staines got up and did her work as usual. I asked her about half-past eleven whether she would take a drop of beer. She declined to take it as she was going out. Did not offer the beer as a parting meal. I asked her where the boxes were, and she|declined]to tell me. I said, " Well, I'll see Smith about it." Received a letter from Messrs Hesketh and Richmond (now in Court) dated 26th January, to which I rent a reply. [Mr Tole here read Mr Staines'letter, which stated that he was surprised that Mrs Staines had ever made complaint of her treatment from him.] Received a further letter from Messrs Hesketh and Richmond asking whether I

absolutely refused to provide mainten ance for Mrs Staines, to which I replied that sho left Tier home without my consent, and that my home was still open to Iter, I never threatened to kick Mrs Staines and the Child out of bed. On the Monday after : Christmas, I gave my wife the key and went away. 1 came back and found the house open and no one there. On another oc casion Mrs Staines went to some feast and never told me anything about it. I had supper at a quarter to twelve, and went to bed about 12 30. I was awakened by a knocking at the door. Wont down, and found Mrs Staines, who said she had bc.n enjoying herself. Was very angry. My wife has been gettiug money continually , she had charge of the shop for hours, and has received money in that way. There has always been sulficicut food. I laid out 5s a week in meat alone. She never com plained of having insufficient food, but often made presents of food to neighbours. 1 think one day when she bought a tap I cautioned her and called her a "blasted liar." " Blast "is a very common word ft r mo to use; I never say anything stionger than that. When Mrs Staines came home

from the feast she went to pray. I made an allusion to hergoiogj to pray after stoppii g out at such aii hour in the night. She

had plenty of clothes. I provided her a wardrobe. Will swear positively that 1 bought her " ten " dresses. I bought her three jackets at one time. Hats with out number. Mrs Staines had bceii a thorough confidante of mine. lam a silk weaver by trade, and used to buy my wife's clothes, as I was the better judge. Never knew of her cousin lending her anything but a black jacket, and theu I offered to get her anything alio wanted. Never saw her toes through her boots. Never refused to seup for a doctor before her confinement. 1 spoke to Mrs Miltier on the subject; but she was away when wanted ; and I had to obtain the services of another lady. I used to wheel the child iv the perambulator. The child was very fond of mo. Recollect the day before the child died. Mrs Staines went out with her cotuiu on that morning, and was away from half-past nine to half-past two. It was a fine dry day. I said the child seemed worse, and told her to take the child in a shawl to the doctor. Sho returned within an hour with the physic. Mrs Staines put the child iv a cold bath, while I wished her to give it a warm one. Believed she was experimenting on the child. The dross Mrs Staines has now on is one I bought. She has a lot of jewel lery.

It was my request that if Miss Jolly came out on board snip she should contract no bad acquaintances. I objected to Mi«s Jolly going out with sailors, and said—to bring it to an end—that she would have to leave the house. Mrs Staines said if Miss Jolly went she would leave to. I told them I was " boss" of the establishment, Did not ask Miss Jolly for a present. To His Honor : Never made affectionate overtures to the girl. Witness coutiuued : I very often took the girl out. Mrs Haynes aud Mrs Staines where like sisters. Mrs Staines had in frotit of Mrs Haynes «aid to me " Oh give me 2s Cd ; I owe Mis Haynes something." Mrs Haynes told me that she gave the money back to Mrs Staines. Mrs Staiues had said "That's how I get tho money out of the did man."

To Mr Ecsketh : Cannot explain the reason why Mrs Staines obtained money through Mrs Haynes. Do not know that Mrs Haynes has not kissed me, but it was iv front of Mrs Staines. My wife has a knack of kissing everybody who come to the hou'c. Mrs Staines often forced me to take the girl out. I never spoke to Miss Jolly about my wife's confinement. My wife used to make " blue nionges" (laughter.) Never told Mrs Staines to stop praying and get oil'her knees. I never pray myself, but like to .-cs other people at it. what the little gitl said about my wife being drunk was quite correct Am per fectly sure Mrs Collin was drunk on the evening when she came to my house late at' night. Did not keep " stimulants " in the house, and did not offer her beer because she was fainting. Advertised that I would not be held responsible for my wife's debt 3. All the takings in my shop and the rent received for the last year was £106.

Mr Tole said he wished to draw ILs Worship's attention tlut Mrs Staines had no right to expect Mr Staines to spend the whole of his private income, and submitted that his means was the monies received in connection with his trade.

His Worship did not coincide with this view, and thought it was clearly other wise.

To Mr Tole : Belong to no public body now. Call myself a broker now- am nearly "broke."

Mr Tole said he had intended to have Mrs Haynes as a witness, but she was at present ill with a headache. Mary Ann Norrie was next sworn, and I deposed : I made a dress for Mrs Staines 2£ years ago. and the wedding-dress, which was paid for by Mr Staiues. Mr Tole said he would take the case as it was. He thought his learned friend weuld now see that he had put the case rather strongly in opening. It was his duty to guy that these charges were most unwar ranted. As far as the question of law was concerned, he submitted it was simply " of the authority of the wife to bind the credit of her husband, she living apart." He dwelt at some length on the definition of the term " necessities," and urged that the clothes purchased were not iudispensible. Ho also submitted that as the goods were sent to a third person, the husband was not liable for the debt. That alone, he consi dered,sufficient to warrant a nonsuit. Fur ther, he held that there was no cruelty, and that there was always sufficient food ; that there was no ill-trea'ment of the child, and that there was no locking out. Mr Staines did not give his consent to bis wife's leaving him, and told her that she should have no allowance.

Mr Hesketh then addressed the Court for the prosecution. He submitted that if Mrs Staines was treated by her husband on the night of the feast, as stated by Mrs Staiues herself and Miss Jolly, was quite sufficient to warrant her leaving the house. As to food, he would ask how on earth Mr Staines could have been so liberal on 13s a week. He thought that if Mrs Staines had not been destitute she would not require Mrs Haynes to get money from her husband for her. They fought, they ■ quarrelled, and it ended " Why don't you got" and sho did go. There was not the slightest doubt that Mr Staines was willing that she should go. He submitted that all the articles on the list were necessaries, and were required to keep up the style desired by Mr Staines. His Worship, in giving judgment, held that so far as the charges put forward by Mr Hesketh went, they had entirely failed in the main. That the charges, so far as neglecting the child, &c, have utterly failed. That the only evidence pledg ing defendant's credit at all was the plaintiff's statement, that she told them to apply to her husband for payment, which certainly implied that she was living apart. There was no doubt that the credit was given to "Mr Staines." As to whether the articles were necessary to enable Mrs Staines to return to her profession, he would simply remark that during the whole four years Mrs Stains was living with her hus band she never needed such a quantity of clothing. There Is another point, viz., the the fact that Mis Staines "was" living apart when the goods were ordere-1, ami that the goods were supplied without ay trouble being taken to make inquiries as to the circumstances which would justify them giving credit. If a wife has obtained em ployment which will provide sustenance for herself, she has no further claim upon her husband, and the question was whether she should not have pledged the credit of her earnings rather than that of her husband. There was not sufficient evidence to show that Mr Staines did assent to his wife's going. But it was the duty of the plaintiffs to establish facts and the matter on which they place their claim. They have failed, and he must I declare the plaintiff nonsuited; costs, £7 117s.

PRESBYTERY TO-DAY.

[Concluded from Third Page.]

The report of tho Commissioners ap pointed to confer with the congregation at Ngaruawahia and Hamilton was sent in by Mr Runciman, and read. On the motion of Mr Evans, seconded by Mr McKinney, the report was adopted, and it was resolved to request the Church Extension Committee to do what they can to meet the views of the people in those districts.

Th . Bey. T. R. Forbes laid on the table a medical certificate, and requested leave of absence tor a period (at tbe utmost) of 12 months, on the ground of impaired hcalt.l, Mr Forbes stated that he had conferred with his people on the matter, and they were agreeable to his taking this step.—Mr Carrick moved, and Mr Evans seconded, that the request of Mr Forbes be granted on the distinct understanding that within twelve months, or sooner, if his health be sufficiently restored, he return to the Presbytery. On the motion of Mr Carrick, seconded by Mr Thompson, Mr Norrie was appointed to act as moderator of the session for Mr Forbes' congregation during his absence, and Mr Thompson was requested to co-operate with Mr Norrie, in providing supply for the district.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PBE3S AGENCY.

NAPIER, this day. AUSTRALIANS V. HAWKE'S BAY,

The cricket match, Australians v. Napier, is postponed till 2.30, in consequence ol rain.

WELLINGTON, this day. FIRE AT MASTERTON.

A fire occurred at Te Areore, Mn.terton, on '! uesday morning, by which two reap ing and binding machines, the property of Thompson and Co.. were destroyed. The machiues were in the shed to which it was attiched to a stable, in which the fire origi nated. It is believed the machines are insured. It is supposed the fire is tho result of incendiarisni.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. DEFICIT AT THE WORKING MEN'S

CLUB,

At the annual meeting of the Working Men's Club last night it was reported that the members numbered 700. The receipts of the past year were £605; the expends turc £425. There was, however, a serious deficiency—£7l being due from the late Secretary, and £10 from the late Treasurer. The committee were authorised by such action as they deemed necessary to recover these amounts.

Effort!, are now being made Us establish a library in connection with the Club.

THE TRAMWAYS,

At the annual meeting of the Tramway Company this morning, the Chairman stated that the trams had run 41,274 miles, at a cost »f lOd per mile, the earnings being Is 7d per mile. Over G miles were now open. The Ferry Koad extension of 4 miles will shortly be commenced. A divi dent of 1 per cent, was declared for the past half-year.

TIKI GOLDFIELD.

(Notes dv a Visitor.)

HAVING just arrived from the new field at Coromandel, a few particulars respecting some of the claims may be acceptable to your readers. Sheehan and party are get ting splendid specimens out of No. 2 reef, No. ljrccf shows gold freely in the face, Blackmore nnd party arc busily working on the low level, and I hear, on good authority, they intend crushing several loads of good stone. As this will the first crushing tiom the field, the result will be anxiou.ly looked for.T he several reefs in these claims are running about 10 points to the cast cf north, and no doubt will run through Mr Bedford's claim, which lios to thcN.E. of Blackmore. A party of men will be sent to work this claim, when wo shall be in a position to speak more defi nitely Young's Claim, which lies to tho east of Blackmorc's and north of Tlcrnan's, is being worked, and shows very good pros. pects. , Stoddaut's Claim.—ln this chum work is being carried on vigorously.

THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY: A NOVEL. By AMELIA B. EDWARDS.

CHAPTER XLV.-(CONTINUED.) THE DIAMANTE.

The girl holds fast by her uncle's hand. She says nothing. She only looks, and is silent. As a child, sho used to watch the clouds at sunset, fancying how the pale green heaven was a stainless sea (lowing between islands of amethyst and tfold, and picturing to herself how, beyond that sea and those islands, lay the Heavenly City with gates of jasper and pavements of pearl, from whose battlements her mother looked down and listened to her even, log prayer. But what dream-city ever shone so fair as this, or looked so vision-like?

"Those are the Royal Gardens, where you sec the trees," says Donato'; "and that opsu space where two high columns are standing alone, is the Piazza of St. Mark. That white arch spanning the water-way between the Ducal Palace and the next building (you see it high above tho bridge across which people are passing),—that is the Bridge of Sighs. And look I beyond tnat farthest point stretches the great sand bank which they call the Lido ; and tho Lido divides us from the Adriatic Sea."

" But is not this the sea ?" she a3ks won deringly. " No no, my little girl," Interposes Uncle Stefano. "These are tho Lagunes; salt water shallows that rise aud fall with the tide."

They arc level now with the Sea Custom House, beyond which rises a forest of masts.

"You sec that big vessel yonder!" •continues Donato. " That is tho Austrian Guardship. They fire a gun at sunset. iVnd that groat steam r with white funnels is the English mail steamer; and this is— tho ' Diamante ' " This I This three-masted vessel, all dressed with flags and streamers .. . this the ' Diamante 1' They glide alongside of the shining black hull. A rope is thrown and caught. The men ship their oars ; the boatswain steadies the side of the boat against the foot of the the accommodation ladder ; Donato jumps out, hands La Giulietta up the side, and as she sets he r foot upon the deck, takes off his cap and bids her welcome with as much honour as if she were a queen. The first and second mates, with gold bands to their caps and anchor buttons to their jackets, are standing by to receive

CORRESPONDENCE.

AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL

(To the Editor.)

Sib, -Allow roc tbrouch your column., to express my .atisfaction with the method npon which the prizes have, this year, been awirded in the above school. On previous occasions three prizes have been given in each class: ono for each group ot subjects studied therein. This year the Board of Governors determined, as I think wisely, to give the three prizes to the boys who should stand first, second, and third in the number of marks obtained in all the subjects for examination taken to gether. By the former method, a boy, by giving great attention toone subject and that perhaps of least importance, might obtain a prize, while in all other branches of educa tion he was nowhere. By the present system those hoys obtain the prizes who have really made the best use of their oppor tunities, and are therefore making the most progress in their education. From the remarks made by tho Chairman at the dis tribution yesterday, it seems that this new mode is only an experiment. Earnestly hoping the Governors will see their way to perpetuatiog such a great improvement, —I am, &c, B.

PATETERE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l beg to state that I have proceeded to Cambridge for the purpose of acting as agent for natives who have a claim to Patetere, I have printed a circular which contains all the accounts and amounts claimed by Government, which is £11,034 12s 7d. The natives agree to portion of the lands, 3,500 acres. The amount disputed is £7,534 12s lOd. Seven years' rent of Patetere has not been paid by the Govern ment at £905 per annum—amounts to £6,335,000. I herewith forward you the accounts charged against Patetere for horse and buggy hire, &c—l am, ftc, Hamiora Mangakahia.

KO NGA KAUTE 0 NGA MONI E KIIA ANA KEI 3UNGA 0 PATETERE E PEHI ANA I TE KIRONGA I TE KAWANATANGA.-I hoatn kite Kamupene na Ratou nga Riihi, £3,600; I hoatu ki nga Maori, £3,631 9s 7d; Xi te kai rari, £133 18s ; Utu pahi hi i rnnga o nga kooti, £396 ; I pau i nga haererenga, £115 6s 9d ; Nga paki ekenga hoiho hoki, £51 15s 6d ; 1 pau i nga kai mo nga Maori, £643 5s 4d ; Ite Roia, £16 3s 4d ; Te tahi Maori, £7 5s ; Pahi hi i njja rerewe, £4 16s; Reti ote whare, £110s ; Tapeha hlpi, 6s ; I a Te Make, £2,075; Te hawhe o nga moni i utua ki nga Apiha, £302 7s 2d : Huia katoa, £11,03412s lOd. E whakatika ana matou c £3,500 (me whe), £3,500. E whaka hengia ana tenei moni te £7,534 12s lOd, £7,534 12s lOd. Ko te Pire tenei o nga tangata Maori na ratou nei a Patetere ko nga rohe kei roto o te panui me nga eka. Te Kawanatanga ki nga tangata Maori na ratou a Patetere poraka. Te Reti o Patetere i timata i te tau 1873 c haere tonu nei, Te utu mo te tail £S&k awhitu (7), tau nga moni, £6635 ; Kau -MBliai, £3,500 : Toe ana net liomai tanga,^__yi3s. Ko te nuinga o nga moni i roto ote £11,034 12s lOde whakahengia ana £3,500 c whakaaetia ana.

CITY TRAMWAYS.

A POLL of ratepayers was being taken at the Youug Men's Christian Asscciation Rooms to-day to decide whether or not the construction of tramways in the city should be allowed. The steady rain which fell during the afternoon prevented many persons from recording their votes who would otherwise have done so. The question is a very important one, and as the poll v, ill not close until six 6'ciock this evening, it is to be hoped that all those burgesses who possibly can do so will express their opinions either way by placing their votes on record. The result of the poll will made known to-night.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCI L.

STIFF BREEZE.

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday night last. The Mayor (J. A. Blakey), and Councillors Jackson, Hastie, Kelsell, Codlin, Haitnett, Broadfoot, Hill, Earl, and Tapp were pre sent.—A letter was read from the Colonial Treasurer, showing that £84 9s lid was the amount of subsidy to the 31st March, at 7s 6d in the £, from which was deducted con tributions for nine months—the hospital, £.0; charitable aid, £33; leaving £31 9s lid to the credit of the borough.—The Streets' Committee was directed to report on the requirements of various footpaths, and tho pound-keeper authorised to look up all unregistered dogs.—The committees' report Came on next re the disqualification of Councillor Hastie.—Upon this question ensued a most excitable and disorderly scene. Every available scat was occupied by tho burgesses, and numbers of others stood around the door and windows to hear the arguments on this vexed question, which lias occupied the attention of the Council for the last twelve months. The adoption of the report, which said that Mr Hastie was not disqualified, was moved by Councillor Earl and seconded by Coun cillor Tapp, who said he considered Coun cillor Hastie was entitled to vote on the waterworks arbitration question, and concluded by accusing his op ponents of packing and dishonesty.— Councillor Jackson said he was surprised at the last speaker's remarks. It was Councillor Tapp's party that wanted to pack the Couicil, and rob the burgesses of £400 sterling.—Councillor Earl : Its an untruth.—(A burgess: Send Earl to the Whau).—Tho Mayor begged for order.— Councillor Jackson continued his argu ment. Ho was confident that Councillor liastie could not vote on the arbitration question, b«cause he was bondsman for tho contractor, and personally interested iv the matter, and wanted to squash the bonds, so that the Waterworks contractor could ob tain arbitration and his exorbitant; charges. — (Councillor Earl : Sit down, Don't talk all night),—(A burgess : Put Earl out). — Councillor Jackson here read a clause from an Act, showing that Councillor Hastie was j liable to a penalty of £50 for voting on tho question, and declared that any burgess could take Councillor Hastio into a Court of Law. —The Mayor said ho would endea vour to refuto Councillor Jackson's state ment. He read from a blue book the mean ing of the word, "Interest." Ho was astonished that Councillor Jackson and three other Councillors should pcreht in putting a wrong meaning on the word. It was obvious to all intelligent men that Councillor Hastie was no longer a bondsman or an interested party ; the work was finished and taken over by the Council, and he (the Mayor) would rule that Coun cillor Hastie is qualified to vote on the waterworks arbitration question. He denounced the arguments of (Jr. Jackson as the most delusive s-phistry.—Cr. Codlin said he was convinced that the contractor's charges fo rextra work was exorbitant} He would simply refer to one item, that was the altering of the pipe-drain. Tho contractor wanted the sum ot £98 —for this work, which only cost the contractor £23. This was one of his extras. All others were equally as glaring. He would strenuously oppose arbitration.—Cr. Hastie said he could not understand why he should bo deterred from voting on this important question. He w.os in no way interes. ted, nor any longer a bondsman. The work was finished and taken over by tho Council. He thought the Engineer was the cause of all this annoyance. The Engineer had misled the Council when he submitted his waterworks scheme, and guaranteed that it could be carried out for £550. H ere the speaker was corrected by the Clerk, who pointed out that the Engineer's estimate was £650.—A lively scene here took place : Cr. Hastie accused the Cierk of untruth, and snrpressing correspondence.— Several Councillors rose and interfered.— The laughter of the burgeßses and tho un complimentary remarks ot Councillors, caused unusual excitement—The Mayor at last restored order, and informed Cr. Hastie that the Clerk's figures were correct.— Cr, Broadfoot rose to make a tow remarks, l when he was commanded hy (Jr. Earl to stand straight up and address the cba-r.— The speaker took offence at the remark and sat down.—Several Councillors called on tho Mayor to preserve order.—Tho Mayor replied that it was useless speaking to Cr. Earl. He had ordered him repeatedly to observe order, and he declined, He was an obstinate obstructionist.—At this stage of the proceedings it appeared that all efforts to go on with business was impossible. Consequently it was moved and carried that this Council adjourn for a fortnight.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR,, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16.



Drapery. pEEAT 0 LEAKING- OUT CASH HALK. £5,000 WORTH OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, HOSIERY, &c. _R. J3. QHALDERS & Co. NOTICE. In consequenco of the Closing of our Present Firm. THE WHOLE OF OUR WELL-SELECTED STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT. We therefore have resolved to offer tho ontire StookataRBDUCTIONot 4S. IN THE £. We have adopted this method In preference to A REDUCTION IN PRICES, To stamp this as A GENUINE SALE! We shall, therefore, return at the rate of t FOUR SHILLINGS IN CASH For Every Pounds Worth oe Goods Purchased 1 THE SALE WILL COMMENCE on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th. No Reduction on an* Parcel of Goods under Ten Shillings. We solicit an Early Call, as the Clearance must be effected in about Four Weeks. Payment of all Accounts is respecttully requested by April Ist. Note the Address— R. B. SHAL DE R S & CO. 200 & 202, QUEEN-STRBET, Auckland.



Want.od. WANTED KINO YYJS-iue i_<rai.d New Year Advertisement of Toys, Dra pery, Boots, ie, Sec, will bo found la the 3rd column, Ith page.—W. 11. Dampler. ANTED, a Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Grant, Qnehunga. ANTED, an Assistant.—Apply Mrs Combes, Dressmaker, Wynyard-street ANTED,-! Day Timber-maker.— Apply P. Se I. McLeod, Helensville, ___ V\7AiNTED, a clean respectable Lad.— V t Apply R. Pascoe, Butcher, Grey-street. WANTED, a good Machinist.—Apply to S. Coombes. WANTED, „ Boy to make himself useful —Apply at Stacey's, Parnell, ANTED, a Youth.—Apply at St. Mnngo Cafe. WANTED, Two Good Tailoresses also, Improver and Boy.-Apply to J. Williams, Tailor.a Victoria-street. TT7ANTED, a~Boy for the country.— TV Apply before 2 o'clock p.m. on Friday to J. JMorrison. Asphalter, Newton Road. ANTED, at Hnunaford's Auckland Registry, Upiier Queen and Darby streets Young Girls to assist, ANTED, a General Servant.-Apply to Mrs Robertson, the Parsonage, Bereaford-street. WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid, muit ba good at needlework.—R. C. Grocnwootf, Queen-street. ANTED, a Message Boy ; also, a Strong Boy (or the Bake-house,—Apply to Jas. Leslie, Parnell. W~ ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry.Upper Queen and Darby streets, Hotel Female Servants (Coroniandol). WANTED, a Lad about 16 or 18, ac customed to horsjs.—Apply Mr Patter son, Blacksmith, near Caledonian Hotel. WANTED, a good Housemaid, for Kpsom.—Apply to Mr Kwington, Queon street. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland l.egistry, Upper Queen and Darby streets Hotol Housemaids. WANTED, two Carpenters to under take the framing of a house—Apply F. W. Dawson, Uobaon-atrect. W A.nTED, a Housemaid; must have good references— Apply to Mrs Rlch niond, Cambridge House, Chapel Btroot. WANTED, by two respcc'able youug men, a Bedrcom with use of Sitting room in a private family; Ponsonby or Free man's Bay preferred.—Address, stating terms, to C.J.M., Star office. WANTED, a young I'irl to assist in houßework and attend an young child ren.-l Tor addicts applyStiu olllce. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs G. S. K__.al.ng-, St, Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry. Qnoon and Darby stroets, Fe malo Servants (VVaikato). WANTED, a Boy about 14 to Learn the Fronch Pollnhlng, Staining, etc.—Apply to E Drlnkwator, at Garlick and Cranwells. WANTED KNOWN, the Eourth of the Course of Leciures will bo delivered In thoEdon Hull, Edeu_Terruee, Tonight, at 7.30. WANTED, a stronj,' Lad to work in a gnrdon, milk, and look after a nony car riage.—Cull between 12 and 1 at tho olllce R. C. Uroonwood, Qaeon-street, ANTED, at Ilannatord's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, Youth to drive baker's cart (suburban) and can learn the trade, _ '\%J ANTED, to Borrow about £5000, for V fa term of years, on lirst-class freehold security.—Apply by letter to " Capital," MAH Olllce, stating rato of intorst required. \\7 ANTED, a Four or Five-roomed VY House, with three-tall Stable, within i ten minutes' walk of the Post-ofilco.—Address, " House," this ofUce. \X rANTED, Man"and Wife, without i T i encumbrance, for W'aitoa District; man accustomed to farm work, wife must bo a good cook.—Apply 7, Wyndham-strcct. ANTED KNOWN, That you can ! Dresj well for a small weekly payment ; by going to Munro and Hilligan. t-ce advertise- : meut on front page. ANTED KNOWN.—Mrs Grice is Sole Agent at Nowmarket for tho fol lowing lea-ling Papers;— Evening Stah, "Morning Herald," "Free Press," "Saturday Night," "Melbourne Saturday Night," "Ob server," " liiblo Standard," " Weekly Herald." ANTED to Disposo of the Good-will j and Appliances of a Sauce Manufac- J tory; established over two years, and doing a good business. Samples of tho sauces can be seen cr sold, and all particulars concerning tho business may be learnt by applying at tho City Mart, 123 Queen street. WANTED, Customers. Free trade in Pianos and Harmoniums, from tho ; choape st to tho dearest: Lot on Hire or Sold ; weekly, monthly, quartorly payments. Sorao splendid New and tjecond-hand Instruments.— Webb's Mublc Saloon, Wellesley-street. - WAN TED. -Ask to: Waite's Fruit Proeervlng Tins; and sea you get them, I Bold by all Ironmongers, and at the factory, Kort-strcct.—H. Waite. Wholesale Tinsmith. VST ANTED Known, that J. Morrison, I » T Asphalter, has Removod to his New Yard, Custom-house-street Wost, between Hob son and Nelson-streets. Asphalting attended to sx\ the shortest notice. Also, a Largo Stock of Firewood leut and uncut), wholesale and mall. : ANTKD KNOWN, that D. Gotdie Is prepared to sell all kinds of Building md other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes ITelloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, - Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near Book, at the owest cash prices. Tho timber, being under ovo Is bettor \ than that purchased elsewhere - ANTED Kt.OWN.-The cheapest '■ placo in Town to obtain a Metallic of Brletlo Hair Bit US U—Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat Shoo. Plato, Decanter, House, Banister, Carpet Scrub. Umt, Horse. Uandy, Water, Spoke, or Metallic Kino, or Paint BRUSU-Bressing , Pocket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mano Comb, is at ' Chan. Goodson'a. 111. Queen steeet- WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr ; 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.s.reet West, opposite . end of Hobson-street. N.B,—The increasing , demand for White Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. YXT A N T~__T_J X N O W N. Tho Auckland Timber Company have on i hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be Bold as Great Bargains, to make room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Jolnory, Turnory, &c, at Lowest Prices, G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. WANTED KNOWN, that I am selling for cash Worcestershire Sauco, lOd ; Currlc, Bd ; Chili Vinegar, id ; Kngllsh Piokles, from 60; Frosh Salmon, 9d; Taylor's Chocolate, Id per cake; Dried Apples, 6d: Real Calcphat Datos, Cd; New figs. Is per box; Raspberry and Lemon Syrap, Is; Scrubbers and Hand Brushes, from 9d; Sperm Candles (full weights), 101; Reilned Sugars, from Id. Terms strictly cash.— ». E. Collins, Grocer, Wellington-street. Note the address. WANTED KNOWN.-Valenti_.its ! —Valentines in Kngland now assume tho form of Useful Gifts. To moot thls'demand C. W. Ooodsox has inipotteda varied Assort mons of beautiful Goods suited for Valentine ■ Presentations. They are displayed in the ] Valentino Show-room, where 5,555 New Ones i from Id to 5s each are arranged for inspection. ' They comprise tho Latest Novelties in London, | and are marvellously cheap. Karly purchasers < will secure the choicest ones, and they will be ] saved tho disappointment experienced by many who camo too late for Xm&s Cards and found the best gone.-Call early at 111, Qneen.strsot. WANTED KNOWN.—AII Local Man ufacturers are kindly requosted to Call at A. McLeod's New Zealand Local Industry Cash Store, City Mart, 123, Queen-street (oppo site T. _fc S. Morrin, Ironmongers), in order that some arrangements can be made by which their Goods can be bnnght bofore the Public. Also wanted, the Public to call and Inspect tho Goods now for Sale, all prices being marked in • plain figures on each article. Open evory , Saturday night till 9 p.m., In order to givo the , public tho opportunity of purchasing or In specting any Goods they require. WANTED KNOWN.-31,000Benuti_ul Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id each; Handsomely-bound Scrap Albums,at Is each; Japanese Soraps (the few remaining ones), reduced to Id eaoh, exquisite for ladies' fancy work; round and oval Trays from Is each; Japanese Sunshades (the fashionable Stove ornament), 2s each; a Photographic Novelty, "The Man in Possession," Is 6d; Chlldrens Picture Cards and Books In great variety; The Teachers' Oxford Bible, splendid type with valuable information; Handsome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vases, Glass, and Chinaware at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, Queen street.— C. W. Goodson. ANTED KNOWN.-At C. W. Goodson'a Stationery Is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d per packet: a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fancy Note Paper, with Court Envelopes to match. Is per quire and packet; ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, in all borders, 6d per quire; Court Envelopes, 6d: Foreign Note, ls6d per 5 quires; Envelopes to match, 3d for 25; i Ruled Foolscap and Lotter Paper, 9d; Blotting Paper, Is 6d per qnire. Pass and Account, Exercise and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writing Desks, Despatch Cases, Envelope Cases and Blotters in great variety; Tnk, Id per bottle; Inkstands in various styles; Pen-wipers, a great novelty; Papar Knives; Initial Stamps for paper or linen stamping, beautiful types, Is and 2s; The Climax Dater, with fixed dates for 10 years and business address, 30s; the Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7s 6d.—111, Queen-street, opposito Tonks'sMart, WANTED KNOWN, - A Splendid Assortment of Watches just received at C.W. Goodson's. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, excellent time-keepers, 255; Ladles' and Gents' Silver Geneva, irom 303; Key and Keyless Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French - American Clooks and Alarms, com prising : Eight-day and Keyless French, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Peep-o'-Day Carriage Alarmß, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, &c., &c„ from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clocks for the Carriage, in Morrocco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lory: Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Elephant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers, from Is (id per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d ; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s Od ; Knives, from Is Od; Butchers' Knivss, from 9d; Scissors, from Is; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s 6d; Gents' Lougcloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-! lington Soirfs, Is 6d; Boys' Eton Collars, 6d Mozart Wrists, Id per pair; The Tom Thumb Printing Prees, at 7a lid; Great Novelties in Bull Dog Banks, &c„ &c. at Goodson's, 111 Queen-street, opposite Tonka's Mart



Wanted. d \\7__.NTED, £6,000 for a term of 5 years 1- TT at 7 per cent. d £2,000 to Lend at 6} on good city security. JACKSOH & RU-.S-L.. 1. YXJ ANTED KNOWN.—From 9 a.m. to Vt 0 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m. on Satur " day, the original, inimitable, and most bri'liant 3 Illumination in Auckland, is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, tho accredited " Novelty Dopit. Trade motto: "Small profits and quick returns," or, " A nimble elt _ pence better than a slow Bbilhrg, —All goods .. are marked in plain figures.—London Office, 58, St. Mary Axe. SMALL HOUSE wanted near the Market; must bs detached.—State price to C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. f ma 'WELL SINKERS.—Wanted a Well X. dug In Newton Road.-Apply to H. T' ~ Garratt, East-street, Newton. Personal. THOMAS JONES.—A letter of im. portanco awaits you at the Post Office, ' Lucas Creek. I TF the Person who picked up a Child's 3 JL Frock near the Young Men's Rooms on Tuesday, the Ist February, would kindly bring ; It to the Stab Office a reward will be given. 1 ' =^ Amusements. '. /*. II O R A L H A~L L. THURSDAY EVENING, 10TH MARCH. ! THURSDAY EVENING, lOtu MARCH. Under the Patronage of the Mayor and City Council and Officers of the Rifle Battalion, ■ COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL Tendered to MR. HORACE DEAN By tho Mombets of Dean's Minstrels, the Fire Brigade, and numerous friends. A BALL WILL FOLLOW THE CONCERT. On this occasion, a PRIZE will be given for the best POEM on D.an's Minstbels. not to exceed fifty lines, and a PRIZE will also be givon for the best CONUNDRUM on the same subject: to bo addressed to tho Secrotary, care Mr H. Dean, on or before March Bth. Com petent Judges will be appointed. Admission-3s, 2s, Is. Overture at 8. FRED RICE, Secretary. Lost and Found. LOST, on Saturday Evening, a Child's Boot.-Finder please return Stab Office. LOST, a Receipt Book between Pon sonby and College Road.—Kinder will be rewarded by loaving same at this officj. LOST by a working man, on Saturday night, botween Queon and Nelson street**, a Leathor Purse containing Fivo Sovereigns. Ono Pound Reward given by bringing same to Messrs Whitakor & Russell, Wyndham-street. _Z«O^7EWAKD will be paid to anyone d& -V who will give such information as to load to the conviction of the porson or persons who Poisoned my Dog, in tho iramediato vicinity of the Distriot Court, yesterday morning, be tween tho hours of II and 12.30 o'clock.—Wm. Swanson. jn-t R e~ w a R r. Ono Pair of Working Hull Stags, in fresh con dition ; one a roan with bell on. the other light strawberry; last seen near Henderson's Mill. Tho above roward will be paid to any person putting them into any of Messrs. Hunter and Nolan's paddocks. JNO. SMYTH, Waltakerel. S~TI.AYKD from Waitakerio (last seen near Rlvcrhead), ono Red Working Bnllock, branded II on thigh —Any information , of him will bo rewarded.—Jno. Smyth, '. S~~ TOLt-N or Strayed, from Mr Augus- ■ tein's paddock, kpHom, on tho 7th instant, 1 a Dark Brown Cob Gelding; about II hands; 5 years old: has a shortish tall; an indistinct brand on tho near shoulder, and a graze on tho rump.—Ono Pound will be givon on delivering tho Horse to Mr Angusteln. STOLEN or Strayed from Mr Anger stoin's paddook, Epsom, on tho 7th instant, a Bark-brown Cob Gelding, about 11 hands. 5 , years old; has a shortish tail, an indistinct ' brand on near shoulder, and a grazo on tho rump.— Apply to Superintendent of Police, Auckland. 1 IJ^OUND, a Kiwi; owner can have it by < r paying expenses.—Apply to R. Greenland, Bootmaker, Freeman's Bay I7.OUND in Freeman's Bay, a Piece of j ID Timber.—The owner can have the same ! by paying for advertising and giving particulars • to Maynard & Co., Napier-atreet, Freeman's Bay. February 15 1881 ■ -■ 1 Boara ana Kesidence. A GOOD HOME for two steady Men with a married couple; no children. . Torms moderate.—Apply Stab office. I BOARD and Residence for Two or Three Gentlemen.—Mrs Wightman'a Eden Cres cent. Good bath. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence ' for Three Young Gentlemen; also Lady 1 and Gentleman.—Apply Star Office^ GOVERNOR RKOWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. 1 £ Board and lodging 20s per week 1 (single room) 253 Meeting-!. ' YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AFSO- . CIATION, Corner of VVeltesley and Albert streets. — Weekly Evangelistic Service TO- J MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. All « are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. ' AUCKLAND LADIES' BENEVO- ; LENT SOCIETY. J The Twenty-fourth Anniversary of tho above Socl-ty will bo held In the 800 ms of the Young . Men's Christian Association on THURSDAY < AFTKRNOON, the 17th insttnt. at 1 ocloci. t His Worship the Mayor will preside. j EDEN HALL, Eden Terrace. — The ' fourth of the course will be delivered, in tho above hall. This Evening, at 7.30. Subject: ■ "Do diirer.nces in religious belief militate 1 against tho success of the Gospel ?' < EXCELSIOR LODGE. No. 2. — All j Members of tho above Lodge are parti- ' cclarlt requk»ted to attend next WEDNES DAY Kvening, 16th Inst., at 7.30., at the Lodge- • Room, Franklin Road. Business of Groat Im- 1 portance.—3y order of tho C-m-rittee, J. Gibbs ! Banuruptcy Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW : Z-ALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and tho Boveral amendments theroto, and in the matter of the Bank ruptcy of Jamks Henry Dykr,i_ Debtor. • This is to notify that James Henry Dyer, of the Whau, near the City of Auckland. Settlor, j has this day filed a statement that he is unable : to meet his engagements with his creditors. ; The first meeting of creditors to be held, at the 1 Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on Satur- ■ day. the 26th day of February, ISSI, at 11 o'clock , la tho foronoon. 1 Dated this l«th day of February, 1881. ; G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. Jamks Hknkt liter, Debtor in person. " T E FORTIFIANT," the New Patent JL_ Clossd-back Corset. The Corset will be found tho embodiment of comfort, combined with simplicity. No belt, buckle, or band, to , cause inconvenience. To to had at F. Tomlln- ; Bon's, Draper, Parnell. 1 " r A FIUURINE," the Improved Belt j I 1 Corset, with fancy stltchings and lace j at sides, to bo had at F. Tomlinson's, Draper, Parnell. " JUST OPENED, Ladies' Cashmere Jer- . seya In Navy Blue and Brown, extra quality.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, ParneU. THE ''Combination" Corset in Black Satoen, fancy stitchlngs, lace at sides, and apoon busks, to be had at F. Tomlinson's, Draper, Parnell. "FA FIGURINE," the Improved Belt JL- Corset. This new Corset exactly meets the requirements of the present fashion in cos tume. It reduoes the figure to elegant propor tions without the smallest degree of incon venience or discomfort. To be had In Navy 1 Blue Sateen, with fancy stitchings, at F. Tom linson, Draper, Parnell. THE "Surprise" Corset, a very strong make, and extra value, at Is 9d pair (at 0 -n busk).-F, Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 114, Queen street, opposite Thistlo Hotel, hive just Opened a Larae Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is Invited to tho Lace Curtain , Department. Having imported direct from the Manufacturers, wo are able to sell at the Lowest Possible Prices, and thus give the purchaser every advantage. Ladies' and Gents' Indian Bilk Soarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades and styles. Tho newest designs in Gents' Bows. Also, a large lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, Bnd the choicest makes in silks. HOSIERY, Laaies' Underclothes, tic- Constant supply always on hand to suit tho seasons and fasbions. Ladies' White Stock ings from 6d a pair, very good value; Men's Socks from 3Jd; Men's Braces from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line of Lsdieß' Fashion able itockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &c, beautifully trimmed, from 2s 6d; Nights from 3s 9d each; Ruffl3, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Cresses, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Flowers from 6d spray; other goods equally cheap.—Note the address: J. Green, It, Victoria-street. B EDWARD'S COACHES TO THE . GOLDFD3LD.-TIME-TABLE. Leaving Hamilton for To Aroha every Tues day, Thursday, and Saturday. Lsaving Te Aroha for Hamilton on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Special Carriages provided to Order. B. EDWARDS ' Livery and Bait Stables Hamilton. '



Calls. KIUMPH GOLDMININGCOMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call (the I fifth) of Sixpence per share, on the capital ol.the > Comnany, due and payable !to the Manager, at - the Company's Office, 5, N.Z. t ingS, .Auckland, [on or before WEDNESDAY, . March 9th, 1881, ,„ nl ,n 3 n«i 1 JOHN R. RANDER3ON, . Auckland, Manager. sth February, 1881. ROYAL OAK GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). ' The Directors of the Royal Oak Gold-mining Company (Limited) have this day made a Call 1 (the eighth) of One Shilling (Is) per Share on . tho Capital of tho Company, payable to the Secretary to the Company, Mr William Home, . at the Compan.'s Office, Coromandel, on or • before MONDAY, 28th February. 1881. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel, February 7,1881. MORNING STAR GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED), TE AROHA. 1 A Call of Threepence per Share on the Com i pany's Capital has this aay been made by the : Directors, payable to the Manager, at the Com pany's Office, No. 11, New Zealand Insuranca Company's Bni'dlngs, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, the 9th day of March, 1881. D. G. MACDONNI.LL Manager. Auckland, February 9,1881. To Let TO LET, an Office in Lower Queen-street. —Inquire Mr Niccol, Wharf. mO LET, in Grace-street, a Four-roomed _I House, with outhouse.—Apply to P. Hut chinson, Arthur-street, Ponsonby. 0 LET, 3, 4 or 5 Rooms (unfurnished) with use of Kitcnen, in ahealty locality.— For address apply stab Office. TO LET, 2 Large Front Rooms with fire-place, suitable for two respectable men or mariied couple without any children, near the wharf.—For address apply this office. fT.O LET, a Furnished Bedroom and J Sitting-room, with lolding doors.—Mrs Banks, Victoria-street, foui doors from the Old House at Home. TO LE T, a Brick House, corner of Alten Roa 1, to bo soon vacated by J. M. Shera, Esq; contains 9 rooms, with gas and water laid on.-Apply to G. H. Layers, or W. Aitken, Auckland. mo LET, a Gent's Residence of nine 1 rooms, 20 minutes' walk from Post-office: splendid view back and front; best water and tank.—Apply to Robertson. Grocer, Upper Sy monds-street. p 6 LET, or For Sale, near Devonport, ( Ten A c.-es ready to plough, creek running - through; Houso and Stable; new firewood, i Price, £300; rent, 12s 6d per week, or 5 year 3 lease, purchasing clause.- Apply .Mb office. rJ".O LET or for Sale, House of six rooms <L at tho sea-side, and about 1J acres land, situated at Bella Vista, Ponsonby; House (new ! and well finished), 7 rooms, Stable, &c., with 9 ' acres volcanic land, at Mount Eden. Terms ' easy.—Full particulars from D. F. Evans. TO LET, 4-roomed House in Symonds street, 10s 6d per week; 4-roomed House ' and half-acre ground in Newton, fenced, 10s; two 3-roomed Cottages, adjoining the Newton ' Post-ofllce, each 5s 6d per week — E. W. Morrison, House and Land Agent, Karangahapo ■ Road. mo MERCHANTS AND OTHERS FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS PREMISES < TO LET. i Those Central Business Premises situated at corner of Vulcan Lane and High-street, now in theoccupitionotMrT. ;H. Hall & Co. (who are . moving into their new buildings on the Wharf). Building is in thorough good repair. Cellars . lofty, dry, and rat proof. -Full particular- from D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 11, Queen-street. For Salo. n.O WORKING MEN.—A New Four- I. roomed House for Sale near the Stockade, 1 £200.—Apply to F. G. Ewington. __ _ fJIOR SALE, a quiet and useful Horse; \ ' also a Cart and Harness, nearly new.— For further particulars inquire at Mrs Osborne's, near English Chnrch. Remuera. JTIOK SALE-a Bargain—(price £30), !j Horse, Buggy, and Harness; or to be sold separately.—To be seen at the residonce of the late Mr Geo. Gilchrist, Wood-street, off College Road. OR SALE, the Lease, Good-will, and Furniture of a First-class Boarding House and Restaurant; centrally situated in a Main Thoroughfare, and now doing a large business. —For further particulars apply to this Office. OR SALE, Two Splendid Building Allotments, close to Mt Eden ; fine view. Also, 10 acres volconic land Mt Roskill Road, in lots to suit purchasers.—Apply to W. Cole, Mt Eden. irtOß SALE, at Mount Eden, Two B 1 Acres, including Orchard, two Paddocks, Five-roomed Cottage. Stable, Cow-sheds, &C.; suit a market gardener. Price, £330 cash, or terms.—Apply this office. SPOR SALE (Cheap), a Six-roomed " Houso, in George-street, off Ryle-street, back of England-»treet, Ponsonby: freehold allotmont, _oft x 100 ft; splendid view of the harbour.—Apply on the premises. IpOK IMMEDIATE SALE, Five-rocmed . ' Cottage, water laid on and pleasantly situ ated (known as Barnes' Cottage. Newton), ■ Terms very easy.—Apply to R. J. Carbines, i Auctioneer, Queen-street. ' _pi ka CASH, balance at 7} per oent, two , *iJU Dwelling Houses and Shop, In a prin _ oipal street, close to Queen-street. Allotment, 1 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Valle, House and Land . Agent, Shortland-street. .pQKA-D.VELLING HOUSE, containing 10 . dJOJx) rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, I good garden, Sec, and Allotment 180 x 110; c pleasantly situated on good volcanic soil.—S. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _ j?n 17 k—Pretty and Well-flni>hed HOUSE of 5 dJiito rooms, with front and baok verandah, ~ tanK, wash-house. Sea., and Allotment 35 x 200. An additional Allotment of the same sizo can be } had. if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, 5 House and Land Agent Shortland-street. j r>7 IAS PER ACRE.—Superior Farm of 200 S *' 1u acres (or 350 if desired): all well fenced 1 and subdivided; all in grass and turnips; good I orchard; soil rioh loam; House of 5 rooms. Sec, J &c; conveniently situated in one of the best J districts.—S. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-street . -POOK—Neat CoUogeef I rooms, fitted with _C/_-i.iJ Cupboards, Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks also, new outhouse, li x 12, Sec. and allotment 33 x ;20 minutes from Post Office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, j pr-AA-Comfortable CITY RESIDENCE of 7 . J.OOO rooms, bath-room, scullery, tanks,&c, ] and garden 66 x 300, well stocked with fruit ( trees —s. Valle, House and Land Agent, Short- 1 land-street. 1 TOMATOES ! Tomatoes I Tomatoes I— j Id per lb., at the Domain Gardens.—Bring £ your own kits. "U. O R SALE, CHEAP BUILDISG ALLOTMENTS! Cheap Boilding: Ailotments ! Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Lincoln-3treet, 25s per foot; Norfolk-street, 22. 6d per foot; I Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfield, £25 per • lot; Wallace-treet, 30s per foot: Grace street, 20s per foot: Mhford-.treet, 20s per foot. ■ Sheehan-street, near Ponsonby Hall, Allotment ' 60 x 100, fenced, for £60. Also, other cheap • properties, su_h as New Houss of 1 rooms, &c, on allotment 80 feet frontage to John-street, for -. £200; Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270; Horiso of 5 rooms, allotment 10 x 300, in Grace-street, for £300. Full particulars from j D. F. EVAMS. Estate Agent. 71, Queen-street, 1 rjTIKI (PROPER) GOLDFIELD. J Mks Mclhtosh's Property, THE MATAWAI ESTATE, which Is being ' every dar more and moro fully proved to be rich in GOLD BEARING REEFS, Is still open j for Lease for Gold Mining Pnrpose3, in Blocks r or Claims 1 f from three to five acres in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pounds per aero, to gether with one fortieth (2J%) royalty, and one forty-eighth paid up interest. ( The necessary documents will be drawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as maybe required. Surveys of the different blosks or claims ap plied for will be made by my Surveyors, at a liberal charge. MRS MCINTOSH. CITY FLOUR MILLS AND I BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. We beg to advise you that our Prices from this date are as under: Sacks. lOOlbs. BOlbs. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - ' lOOlbs. 501bs. lOOlbs. Case .. .. 2a fid 2s Sks. Is We are yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. mtiORNTOJN, SMITH, AJVD FIRTH'S JL FRICES CURRENT (Wholesale), Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100'a. ISO's. Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £s. d. £s. d per ton ... . 13 0 0 13 10 0 H 0 0 T.S.&F. Canteiuury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 Bran, per ton .. .. 510 0 Fowl Wheat ~ •. 3s. 6d. per bnshel. The above prices Include sacks and bagf; sacks and br.gs not returnable Terms : Cash. W A ITEM AT A FLOUR MILLS PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. ICO's. 50's. £ g. d. £s. d. £ s. d. Fine Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per ton .. 910 0 — — The above prices include sacks and baRS, Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a largo assortment of (fancy Biscuits; Price List on application' TERMS :~CASH. Office ; Lower Qneen-street, Auckland. Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMB.



Public Notices. _ _ . , 10 T> O S T P 0 N E M E N T. Ie ; r^ f THE GARDEN PARTY AT t- "THE TOWER," REMUEKA, Is POSTPONED until ■» TO-MuRROW (THUKSDAY), a f At l o'clock. r TM P ORTANT NOTICE. i Having to' mako extensive alteration in pre -1 ! mlses. I must Reduce Stock, so I shall sell for a Fortnight or Three Week3atCOST PRICK and I UNDER (terms Cash), soliciting the attention • of the pnblio to enable me fa make a Speedy -1 CComnie_ice on THURSDAY, Feb, 17,1881. J. H T"*A P E, DRAPER, Upper Symonds-street. ■]V ° T I 0 E, A Creditors in the Estate Of G. Self c. Builder, • Kawakawa. will please send in their Claims to tho Trustees, addressed to G. Holdship. DASSOVER CAKES. Orders for above will bo received until February 25th. & MogKSi ) Secretary Auckland Hebrew Congregation. i "VTEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT IN -3 I_l SURANCE COJIPANY, , For Insuring Against Accidents of all kinds. I The Assured and Intending Assurers.are j informed that on Table X. Company s Pros -1 pectus, the Compensation is now Extended to £6 weekly for premium, £1 annually. For pro posal forms apply to Agents or Head Office, 41, 1 It, and 43, N.Z. Insurancs Buildings, Auckland. W. A. THOMSON, ■ General Manager. PAWNBROKER'S SALE continued at Mr Arthur's Mart, on Monday, 21 Feb : mary, at 11 o'clock.-James Rae, Pawnbroker.! SENSIBLE VALENTINE.-Twelve varieties of New Zealand ferns mounted on cardboard, size til inches Pries. Is; postage, id.—No, 5, Adams' Arcade, Upper Queen-street. riORPOK ATION LOAN. The undersigned has for sale £103 Debentures, bearing 7 per cent, interest, payable half-yearly, in sums of not less than £500. Early application should be made to SAUNDERS , Stock Broker, 2, Insurance Buildings. "\TEW ZEALAND TIMBER COM ±I PANY (LIMITED). Office, Saw-raill, and Timber Yard, Custom house-street West, Auckland. Saw-mill, Whangapoua, East Coast. The above Company having a Vbry Labge Stock of LOGS and SAWN TIMBER on hand are prepared to take orders at Lowest Rates. C. A. HARRIS, Jtjtr., Manager. ]t/| ETROPOLITAN DINING-ROOMS, Corner of QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. NOTICE. The above Rooms will bs Re-opsned TO MORROW, the 17th instant, under new man agement. A First-class Cook has been engaged, and everything will be served of the Best Quality. Breakfast 9d Dinner is Tea 9r> Manager, J. MOYLE, Late of Spiers & Pond, London. BREAKFAST. Grilled Steak Grilled Mutton Chops Veal Ham Omelet Fried Kidney and Bacon Tea and Coffee. DINNER. Soup Lambs' Head Broth Roast Beef Roast Lamb and Green Peas Roast Veal and Stuffing Boiled Mutton and Caper Sauce Stewed sheeps' Heart Cutlets Fowl. SWEETS. Plum Pudding Pine-apple Pie Sponge Cakes Apple and Rhubarb Pie Stewed Pears. niA „ £1,000 LENT on Building Society oftiv principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. : Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— ; Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment- MR CARTER will Run a Coach from Gwynne's Hotel on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock, for the Ohaupo Race course. LADIES ! I have a few lines in Cheap Groceries I wish to clear for cash, and respectfully solicit your attention to the samo— viz.. Surplus Christmas Fruit. Fine Eleme Haisins, 7d per lb: fine Sultanas, 8d; Hair Oil, 6d; New Salmon (best), 9d per tin; Ship Store Dried Apples, 6d per lb; Good Box Tea, 18s; Ship Store Traacle, 4d; Good Table Rice, 2Jd: N ew Limejuice (immense for rheumatisml, lOd per bottle; Mother feigel Syrup, 2s lid; Pilla, Is 3d.-FRED. WHITEHEAD, Hidia and China Tea Warehouse, Victoria-street. TERMS-CASH. ITIENOING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kin-is of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Pailing Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Ka"ri Palings, 455; Purlri Posts, and Hobarton Rails, lis; do Kauri, 345: Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2.8; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinds ecraally cheap. The materials and work of the best description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Custom-house-street. TXTALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in TT Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. Se H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H.JCooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. EDROOM FURNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale atT. & H. Cooke's, Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. SPRING MATTRASSES, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrassee, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Qneen-street. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. BRUSS_sLS~CARPEJ?S, Tapestry Car. pets, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. FIVE PER" CENT DISCOUNT off Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. & H. Cooke's 67, Queen-Btreet, "UIEEEMAN'S BAY~SOAP WORKS. SAUNDERS & GILBEBD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to double its former size, and mado costly addi tions to the plant, are now in a position to coni ) pete with any factories in New Zealand or New South Wales. The yearly increase of their trade, which ha 3 rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of the superior character of their goods. A Trial is respectfully solicited. -yOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CORNEB OF WEM.ESLEY AND ALBERT SHEETS LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. The READING-EOOM is comfortably furnished, i and is suplied with English, American, and Co'.omal Papers; Napier, New Ply- I mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and ' Dunedin Newspapers : " Homo News," "Public Opinion," "European Mail," "Weekly Times;" Illustrated Journals, i inrluding the "Graphic." "Illustrated London News," "Punch," &c, &c. MAGAZINES - Blackwood's, Harper's, MacMillan's, " Eclectic," and •' Nineteenth Century," ''Cornhill." "All the Year I Round," "Argosy,' " Saturday," etc., etc. REVIBWS-Ihe "Quarterly" "Edin burgh," " Princeton," etc., etc.;" Scientific American," "English Mechanic," &c„ &c Subscription—2a 6d per Quarter. The LIBRARY contains upwards of 2,500 vols., in the various departments of Literature. ) New Works frequently added. ' Snbscription-2s6d per Quarter. FILES kept of all the Leading Colonial and Local Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c. Tea and Coffee Provided. Boarding House Register, Employment Register YOU N G MEN . Are invited to avail themselves oftheadvan ' tages offered by the Association. STRANGERS WELCOMED, and allowed free use of the Rooms on application to tho General Secretary. *3T Information gladly given at the Rooms. Open Daily from 8 till 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary.



Public notices. TNFECTED SHEEP NOTICE. Sheep kept upon the run known as KOUMA, Coromandel Harbour, and situated in Coro ' mandel County, are INFECTED SHEEP In the meaning of " The Sheep Act, 1878." Dated this 16th day of February, 1881. ALEX. MONRO* Inspector ot Sheep, Auckland Subdivision. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the Part. ___1 nership which has for some time past been carried on by Richard James Carbines and Randall Alexander Lu-.h-ir, in Queen-street, ia the City of Auckland, under the style or firm of " Carbines and Lusher," in the trade or business Of Auctioneers and Commission Agents, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. The busi ness will in future be carried on by Mr K. J. Carbines, who is authorised to pay and receive all accounts due by or to the said firm. Dated this 12th day of February, 1881. Witness- R. J. CARBINES, Ed. Cooper, R. A. LUSHER. Solicitor, Auckland. TU* 0 T I C ji. With raference to tho advertisement of David Oppenheimer & Co, of 70 and 71. Watling-street, London, E.C., we have much pleasure in Inform ing our friends and correspondents that we thoroughly confirm the contents of said adver tisement. We neves had, nor shall vnt EVER CLAIM, CONNECTION WITH THE FIBM NAM4D. OPPENBEIMER & CO.. Custom-house-street East, Auckland. -*fr O T I C E. In consequence of recent bush flroa on my property in Waitakerei, all liberties for cattle or pig hunting are heroby removed, and In future all trespassers will be liable to prosecu tion. JNO. SMYTH. Corporation Notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND. CITY BATH KEEPER. Applications will bo received until 4.30 Of THURtDAY, the 17th instant, for the above, subject to conditions on view at this office. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's office, February 11,1881. niTY OF AUCKLAND. WORKS IN UPPER UNION-STREET. Tenders will be received until 4.30 of THURS DAY, the 17th instant, for works as above, in terms of specifications and conditions at tho Office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings. Not bound to accept any tender. Tenders, to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHIUPS, Town Cleric Town Clerk's Office, February 11,1881. Tenders. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Supply and Delivery of Stokes. General Manager's Office, Wellington, February 4.188 L Separate written Tenders will be received at this offlo*-, ap to Noon of MONDAY, the 7th March, 1881, for the Supply and Delivery of the Undermentioned Stores for the New Zealand Railways, from the Ist day of April, 1881, tothe 31st day of December, 1882, at Auckland, Wel lington, Chris-Church, and Dnnedin :— Ironmongery, &o. Ship Chandlery, &C. Oils, Colours, Sec Leather and Grindery Building Materials, Tenders to be addreesed to the General Man ager of New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and to be marked outside " Tender for Stores." Specifications can be seen and Forms or Tender obtained at the Offices of the Railway Managers at Auckland, Christchurch. and Dnnedin, and the Stores Manager's Office, Wellington. Telegraphic Tenders WILL NOT be enter tained. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railways. mO CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at my Office (where plan and specification may be seen) for Laying a Drain in Kyber Pass Road, In the Newmarket District, to be delivered before 11 a.m, on SATURDAY, the 19th February. JAMES BAB-R.C.E. mO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), at their offices Cus tomhouse-street Wert, up to noon of MONDAY, 21st instant, for the Erection of Buildings and Timber Racks. C. A. HARRIS, JUN., Manager. Auckland, 12 th February, 1881. moBUIL D i R s. , Tenders will be recsived until noon of the 23rd instant, for the erection of Two Cottages in Ang'esea-strcet, R. KEALS & SON, Architects, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. mo BUILDERS. fenders will b9 received until noon of the ~ 25th instant for the Erection of a Villa Resi dence at Remncra. P. KEiLS&SON. Architects, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. m O BUILDERS* Tenders will bo received until noon of MON DAY. February 21st, for the Ereotion and Com pletion of two Shops in Victoria-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. fT.O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received np to Noon on MON DAY. 21st February, for Additions to a house in the Kyber Pass. Plans to be seen at my office. W. F. HAMMOND. Architect, S.B. Chambers. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will ba received nntil Noon of SATURDAY, 19th instant, for the Erection of a Brick Store in High-street. Plans at my office, No. 25, Qaeon-street. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will ba received np till noon on FRIDAY, the 18th instant, for a Six-roomed House in Parnell. Flans at Mr White's, Fencer, Custom-house-street East, and at the resid ence of William Pettlgree, Parnell. Auctions. TO-MORROw. Noon. AT ARTHUR'S MART (Furnltare Department), A good Harmonium, an American Organ, Pianos, Housohold Furniture and Efiects, for Drawing-room, Parlour, Dining room, Bed-room, and Kitchen, Pictures, Lamps, Carpets, Hearth Rags, Stoves, Sewing Machines. Grates, a Set of Doub'e Harness, Venetian Blinds, Mat' ting. Cain Chairs, Large Mahogany Loo Table, Glass and Earthenware, Clothing, Boots. Fanoy Goods, Watches, Market Kits, Sec TO-MORROW, 10 O'CLOCK A.M. APPLES, PLUMS, PEARS, &c. R. ARTHUR WILL sell, at his Mart, To-morrow, at 10 o'clock Apples, Pears, Plums, Damsons, Peaches Rock Melons, &c„ &c. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17. At 2 p.m. ALBERT-STREET, BACK OF THE MARKET. FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell on the premises behind the Market, on the atove date, A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE AND EFFECTS, comprising Beds and Bedding, Chairs, Tables. Clooks, Pots, Crockery, Tools, &C, &C, &C. W. 8. COCHRANE. [JAS. DACRE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, DINING TABLE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TRAVEL LING TRUNKS. THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort-streot, on Friday, 18th inst., at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD EURNITURB. consisting of—Handsome Walnut Piano forte, Cheflbnicr, Dining Table (extend ing), Japanese Cabinet, Carpets, Mirrors, Lamps, Clock, Tables. Couches, Pictures, Chairs, Curtains, Table Covers, China, Glassware, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Hair and other Mattrasses, Balding, Feather Bed, Chest Drawers, wash stands and Ware, Kitchen Utensils, Leamington Range, Gas Stove, &c Also, A Very Superior, So.'id Leather Trunk. ! SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. (Continued on Fourth tage.)