in Agent-General's office convened meeting o£ Commissioners, aud made all arrange ments, • advertising, payment, passages, etc Ho is now engaging for our School of Art. We do not know who was second on tbo list, or the mind of the Commissioner. Mr Kennawav was authorised by the Minister to net for the College. —W. MONT GOMERY, Chairman." Mr Fenton moved, " That the Committee be empowered to make such arrangements as they may think proper for securing a Headmaster, and that they have power to The motion was curried after Mr Fcnton's name had been added to the Committee, which accordingly consists of the Chairman, Mr Clark, Mr Nelson, and Mr Fenton. SUNDRY APPLICATIONS. A request from Mr Dickson that his son John, who had been granted tree tuition at the Grammar School, might receive that tuition at the evening classes, was acceded to. Mr Thomson, one of the masters in the Grammar School wrote applying for a refund of his passage money (£l4) from Melbourne to Auckland.—Granted, A letter was received from the Secretary of Tararua School Committee stating that two boys named Stevens and Hull who had gained certificates of proficiency at the last scholarships examination, and who were consequently entitled to free tuition at the Grammar School, were unablo through want of means to como to Auckland for tho purpose and requesting the Board therefore to ar range with tho Governors of the Thames High School for their tuition.—Declined. A memo was read from the Headmaster setting out that the prescribed text-bo.k in the examination for Sir Julius Vogol's prize, viz., the most recent edition of the Student's Home, was not procurable.—lt was resolved that the ordinary edition of the work should be used instead. An application was received from the Secretary for an increase of salary.- It was decided not to comply with the re quost, but to relieve the Secretary from the necessity of keeping an ollice|for the meetings of the Board. It was likewise agreed that advantage should be taken of the| Attorney-General's permission for the Board to occupy the ministers' room iv the Post Office building, and that it should be provided with the necessary accommoda tion. , OCCUPATION OF COLLEGE AS A GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL. Mr Clark reported that Mr Fenton and himself bad had a conversation with the Hon. Mr Bolleston during the latter recent visit to AucKlnnd, with reference to a site for a boarding establish ment particularly and to the schools generally. It was pointed out to him that it was desirable to have a place contiguous to the city, aud with a proper playground, and that the present building was quite unsuitable for the purpose. It was also brought under bis notice that the Girls' High School had quite outgrown the accom modation provided for it, and tho question arose whether it would not be advisable for the Government to take over the present College or the Girls High School and pay the amount which it had cost to the Board, in order that it might erect auother College on a more suitatile site, and with a playground attached to it. Mr Rolleston, withont committing himself to anything, entertained the proposal very favorably in deed, and if the Board agreed to such au arrangement, now was the time for action. He was prepared to at once move the following motions, or if considered pre ferable, to merely give notice of them :— "That a letter be sent to the Hon. tbe Minister for Education, setting forth that it is deßlrable that a boarding-house for pupils be built contiguous to ihe school; that the Board is prepared from the funds at its dis posal to build such boarding-house ; that there is not sufficient playgronud attached to or near the school. The present site is therefore unsuitable for a boarding establishment; and further, tl_.t reference be made to the great neces sity tor providing a building foi the Auck land Girls' High School, and suggesting that the College and Grammar School buildings bo taken over by the Government for the Girls' High .chool, for which pur pose they are admirably suited, and that the Government provide another site for the Grammar School aud pay to the Board the cost of the present buildings, thus placing the Board in the position of erecting complete buildings. In answer to Mr Brookfield, Mr Clarke said two or three places iv close proximity to the Domain, round by the Hospital, were suitable as sites for a new College, The tramway would ere lous: run to Seccombe's brewery, bringing lads within five minutes walk of the place, while the Domain would be available as a play- , ground. After some discussion, Mr Clark con- I sented to merely givo notice of the motions. Messrs Clark, Tole, and Col. Haultain, were appointed a Committee to consider the question of a site for the school ond boarding establishment, in case a change should be made. FENCING. It was resolved to erect a fence, costing £143, around the College and Grammar School. A deed of lease of Gloucester House was approved, and some accounts passed, after which the Board adjourned till Saturday.

A KNOTTY POINT IN MAORI SUCCESSION.

A MUCHLY MARRIED ABORIGINAL.

Eye-witness writes ;—I did at one period suppose I would survive the ordeal of a Native Lands Judgeship. Indeed, it was an appointment I rather envied. I have lived, however, to see my mistake. Battle, murder, aud sudden death, are no doubt calamities, but they do not harrow the feelings or rack the brain to the same ex tent a good tough knotty point in Maori succession does. I do not ask any one to endorse that statemeut until he has heard what Ngataparapara told the Court at Cambridge the other day. After being duly admonished to tell the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, he proceeded as follows :—"The father of the claimants before the Court (some twenty-five in number, male and female after their kin) was a gay young spark, whose attentions became equally divided amongst a large circle of nutmeg beauties indigenous of the soil. It was during the height of his conquests that the light of civi lisation began to dawn on this benighted land, and a good priest zealous in the cause of evangelical reform penetrated the remote pah to which he belonged. Foremost in the ranks of those who espoused the faith given to the fathers was our hero, and he ■who had been gallant in love became equally zealous in the war waged agaiu.t the evil one. Encouraged by these hopeful systems, the rev. father concluded events were ripe enough for adjusting the domestic relations of his penitent, in accordance with he standards ot the Church. The proposal was received with favour-nay, fervour, if we may judge by the fact that the marriage service was brought into requisition with out further delay. Arriving at that clause of the formula where candidates lor matrimony are directed to join hands, a scene ensued, I venture to say, without parallel in the history of matrimonial alliance, strange and che quered aa its history is shown to have been. No sooner had the direction been given than a whole bevy of inamoratas sprung forward, two or three hanging on by the hands and arms of the would-be benedict, while an equal number clung to him by tho legs. Indeed, he was completely, besieged—pinned hand and foot—and what rendered confusion worse confounded, was that they keDt hugging and tugging until the unfortunate fellow was in immi nent danger of being dismembered. Seeing tho turn things had taken, the priest naturally enough paused and looked on In dismay. "Go on," cried the hapless bridegroom, "or can't you see for your self these infernal wretches will have me dragged limb from limb." Still the rev. gentleman hesitated seem ingly at loss what to do in the circumstance.. "If you don't get along" cried the other, and bring this kind of thing to a finish, there'll be another dozen of them here in less than no time, and when they Jind I haven't got a flipper left to hang on by, thre'll drag off the last shred of blanket ting I have over me." The situation was vow perplexing in the extreme, and acting on the impulse of the moment the remainder of the service was hurried through with all possible despatch. In that way the father of the claimants to adopt tbe language employed by the witness "was literally married hand and foot;" each member having been wedged more closely than the other in the holy bands of wedlock. The' twenty-five claimants mentioned above, are admitted to have been the lawful issue of this hand and foot marriage. The ques tion left for the Court to decide, is to whom does tbe property descend in propinquity ? Does it fall to tho issue of the women who hugged the arms or to those who tugged at the legs ? If the former does the right hand ladies obtain a preference over the left? Even then the question has to be still further narrowed. Has the woman who got hold of the hand no precedence over her who merely grasped at the arm. Mr Mackay, representing the hapu, who hung on to the legs, contends that as mar.

riages are mado in heaven it does not matter if the thing is fixed up ou earth by the heels, "In Scotia, from which I hail," continued tbe learned counsel, "it is quite sufficient for the occasion if the betrothed jump over a broom stick. Now, they could not do that unless they had legs as well as arms. That fact proves that legs aro just as indispenstblc as arms, conse quently I claim that legs are as good for my case as arms."

Mr J. Sheehan, whose clients derived their claim from ouc of the higher sections of the primogeniture, altogether dissents from that doctiine. De argued that the man might have a peg-leg aud that ii the contention of his learned friend is correct it would be quite enough lor the purposes of matrimony if the brido elect espoused a crutch. Such loose ideas of matrimony he maintains cannot bo tolerated in the present enlightened state of society, as it would lead to sap the very foundations of public morality. Mr Grace, another representative man in Maori matters, also laboured hard to liud a peg ou which to hang a claim, Not being successful, however, he took leg bail aud retired trom the contest alto gether. Meantime it will be noted tbat the poor judge is having bad time?. He has bad one or two lengthened adjournments over the head of it aud still he continues to wear a puzzled look. In a word tha leg questiou is too much for any one mind and unless speedy relief is obtained ho will be reduced to the sad dilemma of tho _ man without a leg to stand on.—" Waikato Times."

SUPREME COURT.-This Day

Civil Sittings.

(Before His Houor Mr Justice Richmond) PALMBIt. V. BRUCE. The Court sat at ten o'clock this morning to hear the case ol Palmer against Bruce. A special jury, of whom Mr C. A. Harris was ciioscu foreman, was sworn in.

Mr Hesketh with Mr Armstrong appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Tyler with Mr Browniiiß for tbe defendant,

His Honor said he had looked through the pleadings, and somo of the question, appeared to him to be wholly mistakon. Mr Tyler said that so far as the declar ation containing tlio bills of particulars was concerned he did not intend to contest. They rested wholly on tlio set-off. His Honor said that the plaintiff set up I hat there was a common mistake in draw ing up the agreement, and the defendant denied such. It would be their duty to find out if there was a mistake. It ap peared to him that the question was this : It having been admitted that £S7l 10s puichase money for allotments had been paid on 12th March, lS7S,was it agreed that such purchase money should be paid in ad dition to £3,000. Mr Tyler said the question was whether tho refutation alleged a mutual mistake,

Mr Hesketh opened the case for plaintiff, The circumstances were as follows :—The defendant, a gentlemen resident at Timaru, came to Auckland iv IS7S, aud while here, Messrs McLellan and Co., on behalf of Messrs Palmer and McLood, offered him cerlaiu bush property at Kaipara, for £3000. lie purchased it, aud went South. Some time afterwards, the pl.iin.if- wrote to him asking for £S7l for allotments in the block wliich he said belonged to the Crown nt the time the agreement was made. He paid the amount, the agreement being in Auck land. Ou arrival here, he claimed to have found that the allotmeuts, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Komokoriki, Kaipara, were included in the Agreement. Tho plaintiff alleged that there was a collateral agreement that defendant would take up and pay for the allotments 4, 5, 6 and 7, which were under negotiation from the Waste Lands Board, independent of the payment of £3000 from the Board. The defence was that these allotments were iv the original agreement for £3,000 for the block, and that they were shown on the plan with the name " Palmer " written on them. This plan was prepared for defend ant before the sale was effected.

James MeLellan was the first witness called. He was a commission agent in partnership with Mr Smith in Auckland at the time of the sale. He conducted the negotiations for Mr Palmer, who was the owucr of the property. Mr Palmer was picsent when witness wrote out au oiler of the lands owned by himself and Mr McLeod to Mr Bruce for £9000, und he knew that the lots 104-5 6-7 were included in that offer. The land had been viewed by Messrs Bruce, Palmer, McLeod, and witness before the oiler was mode. The plau was taken on tbe ground, and made use of there. The word " Palmer " waa written on the allotments before the view was made. The allotments were pointed out by Mr Palmer as being his. The sale was not effected thou, bat Mr Palmer subsequently sold his land to defendant for £3,000. At the time the offer was written, Mr Palmer said he knew the locality well, and that there were other hushes there that could be secured. He would secure them if he liked, and baud them to him at coat. Mr Bruce said he would buy the other allotments. This land, consisting of 2,000 acres, is now marked ou the plan. Mr Bruce took the plan then, and he had not had it since. Nothing was said by Mr Palmer about com mission at that timo. Mr Palmer said there were allotments that he was go ing to apply to the Government for. Allot ments 104-5-G-7 were not specially alluded to. The only remark made in reference to those allotments was that he could block McLeod _ timber, as the allotments were on both sides of the creek.

To Mr Hesketh—He could swear that when he made the offer to Mr Bruce, the name Palmer was written on the allotments 105-6-7 shown on the plan. He believed it was written on all four. He remembered telling Mr Harper that Palmer's share of the £9000 was £3000. He told him that £500 would be required to make the title good. He meant McLeod's title. He did not say that £1000 was for the purchase of allotments that had been applied for. Prior to his making the offer to Mr Bruce, he did not mention any sum to be paid for allotments applied for or to be applied for to the Crown. Nothing was said about allotments applied for at any interview.

To Mr Tyler :It was stated that Mr Bruce would have a clear title for £3000.

To Mr Hesketh : It was said that Mr Bruce was to have all roads and a dam. He was not to give any equivalent for them. Mr Bruce was to have the timber cut at a valuation. He wrote the name " Palmer "on tho allotments 104-5-6-7, at the direction of Mr Palmer,anddid notnotice the word "Government" written on them. Palmer was on the land the second day it was being inspected. They were on the road when the allotments were being pointed out. Mr Palmer pointed them out, saying "that is my property." He shewed them only his own specific property, and they were on a portion of it. ■

Edward George Smith, a commission agent, deposed that in March, 1878, he was carrying on business in partnership with the last witness. Mr Palmer gave him a list of the allotments which he wished to sell, the price being £3,000. He mentioned that he had applied for allotments to the Waste Lands Board, bui he would pay for them himself. Several times Mr Palmer told him that he had made application for allotments 104-5 ---6-7,.but that he would pay for them out of the £3000. He gave witness the particulars of the lots and tiie average, but he had not the paper on which the last was written. These particulars were placed in their hands about ten days before the offer was made to Mr Bruce. The offer was really one to sell to witness and his partner. They were not to have every commission, but could make ta much as they could over the £3000.

James Bruce, the defendant, was next called, and deposed that he was a miller | and timber merchant at Timaru, He came j to Auckland in March 1878. In con sequence of some conversation with Mc- ] Lellan and Son, he went to Makarau, in the Kaipara District, with Messrs McLeod and McLellan, They went up to inspect some bush laud that was for sale. The day following they met Mr Palmer on the road, by appointment, he believed. A general conversation ensued. On the previous day, they had been through McLeod's sections. It was a prominent place on the rock where they met Mr Palmer. The boundaries of the land under negotiation were pointed out by Mr Palmer. He showed witness the facili ties for getting out timber. '1 hey consulted the land and he saw they were marked there as timber lands. The plan produced was the one referred to. The allotmenta 104-5 6-7 were specially pointed out by Mr Palmer aa being his property, there being a considerable quantity of timber on them. The timber he said was very good on these sections. The name Palmer was WJitten across the allotments as shewn on the plan at that time. It was by those marks that he knew the land was Palmer's. Mr Palmer did not say that the land was his, that he had only made application for it. They were all represented as being his proptrty. The case was proceeding whoa we went to press.

THE BRITISH DEFEAT IN TRANSVAAL.

Fuller Particulars.

By way of the Cape and Melbourne, a copy of the Natal " Mercury" of March 6 is to hand, which gives full details of the disas trous defeat of the British by the Boers, and the death of General Colley. The accounts in the local papers convey a clearer view of tho circumstances leading up to and attend ing this disaster. And as the forces engaged included regiments well-known in this colony, a full account of the engagement will bo perused with interest.

The Engagement.—Thrilling Ex-

pericnees of a Correspondent.

The special correspondent of the " Mercury" continues to narrate very graphically his experiences ou the fatal hill:—"Next morning a commotion was observed in the enemy's camp, which showed they bad discovered the move that had been made, and soou largo bodies of Boers wero seen swarming towards the mountains, aud a rapid aud accurate fire was opened on tho troops occupying the heights. The engagement lasted live hours, three attempts to dislodge our force being successfully repulsed." TUB POSITION ASSAILED. General Colley having carefully recon noitcred the enemy's position at Bangs Neck, resolved to inilict his coup de main upon the uususpocting enemy. Next to taking the Neck itself, the point of fore most importance was to take some portion commanding that now famous mountain pass. Overlooking it to the left as you advance from Newcastle, is a peak—boldly outlined in our sketch of the lirst engage ment, known amongst tho natives as the "Mujiiba," amongst the Dutch by the favourite but descriptive stylo of Spitzkop. It is the lust of tlie mountains of that ilk iv Natal, and it has been destined to be the most memor able Between its base and tho rond the Boers had erected long breastworks of stone, and tlicy bad dono the same up to and along the crest of tlie tablo-toppod rise on the opposito side of the Neck, the side at which the attack wits made on tlio 28th January. It is obvious that the possession of this steep but ovoi looking eminence would givo any attacking force virtual command of the camp behind the Neck, but it is equally certain that any attempt made to get hold of that summit in the light of day would be stoutly and perhaps successfully resisted. Tho General determined to adopt the tactics that have been so frequently suggested by old South African campaigners ns pectt liatly adapted to Boer warfare—a night march. Thero is no moon now, except shortly beforo diybreak. Darkness pre vails almost up to dawn, At half-past nine therefore with seven companies of infantry, and fifty blue-jackets—a force of about 600 in all-Sir George Colley sallied forth, aud shortly after day break be bad gained the hilltop. About one o'clock of a sudden a most terrific fire came from our left. Imme diately every available man of the reserves was hurried up to meet it, nnd tbey answered it well for ten minutes. There were men of tho Naval Brigade,the 92nd llighluuders, and the 58th, nil firing as best tbey could, perhaps fifty in all against 200 Boers. The Boer lire was now very telling, and our men were shot right and' left at this point, as they exposed them selves. iNo man could show bis head without n dozen shots bciug fired at him. Iv 10 or 15 minutes.

THE MKN WAVERED

and broke ; but in answer to tho shouts of their officers, " Rally on your right " (that would bring them more to the left rear where the General and about 50 of the men wero), they did ral.y nnd came up to the crest of tho hill, At tho point indicated Colonel Stewart, Major Eraser, Capt. MacGrogor, staffofliccrs, and indeed every officer present now with revolver and sword in hand en couraged the men by word and action. The whole of the Boor fire was now concen trated ou our present und last poiut of ilefcnce on tho left rear. Crowded as our men were by tbe necessity of finding cover at nil behind this small clump of stones on the ridge, the officcis called and directed them to deploy slightly right and left to prevent us being flanked on our rear direct. The other side of the hollow basin was at this time only held by some fifteen or twenty men, our direct front by a score more ; but they sent word to say that there were not many Boots there. In our ditcct rear, in fact the ground was so precipitous tbat uo one could scale it to Ihe frout, it was also free to a certain extent of cover for the enemy. Tho Boers had evidently mado up their liiind to tako points oi tho crest in detail, and all theirefforta were concentrated on the left, Major Fraser snng out, " Men of the 92nd,"

DON'T FORGET YOUR BAYONETS," Colonel Stewart added, " And the 58th,' "And the Naval Brigade" came from another officer—Captain Macgregor I think. The General at the same time directing movements as coolly as if at a review. The men did fix their bayonets, and standing shoulder to shoulder iv a semi-circle poured volleys back for the volleys fired by the cuemy. Numbers of our poor fellows now fell, and they could not be carried far, for there was no shelter of any great safety to take thorn to. The stand made at this last stage lasted perhaps ten miuutcs, and then our men

FELL SHORT OF AMMUNITION. It must he remembered that there were only the Bevcuty rounds carried by our men in their pouches. At the same time a party of Boers crept up to tbo couple of score of men holding our true front and extreme right and rear, and they poured in volleys at the little baud of defenders who fixed bayonets and charged down on the enemy. Perhaps not moro than three or four ever came within thrusting distance, so hot was the fire on them as they charged tho twenty yards separating them from their foe 3. To return again to where the General and staff and the main body (now not more than 100 of our men) were, the officers still encouraging the men to lire low, and only when the Boers jumped up to pour volley in and then give them the bayouet next time after they fired. That was the last command I heard given, nod in a moment our poor fellows broke and rushed for the crest in our rear. I ran with them, being four or five yards behind the line that had mado the last stand.

HOW ANYONE GAINED THE RIDGE

at the rear and escaped to camp down the precipice there, a fall of 30 feet clear, and then on and over enormous boulders and bush, a good quarter of a mile further yet to go before the foot of the hill was reached, under the bullets that rained on us from all sides,l don't know. Pour men dropped by my side as I ran with the crowd across the basin, before ever reaching the head of the precipice. Fortunately there was a kind of heather growing out of the side of the precipice. I can now only speak for my self, and I managed to save myself from injury in jumping down by catch ing at this herb. Then immediately I found that I was with two c_ three others, who came after me, exposed to a dreadful fire as we scrambled over the rocks The bullets rained on the stones, and several poor fellows, bleeding, were struck as they tried to scramble away. I determined to give up running, as I could tell by tho way the bullets came, that

BOEFS WERE ALL ROUND US,

though I could not see them myself. Having thought best to follow a donga, shrouded in bush, taking shelter as best I could in a dry gully, covered with slabs of rock, I determined to wait till nighfall, and then try to reach camp. All the while, and for at least half an hour after we had made a rush away, the bullets of the enemy pelted incessantly in the bush and on the rocks, in every direction, as I could hear by the sound of powder and lead. Then I heard guns firing and took hope, thinking a party from camp with artillery had been pushed to the base of the hill to cover the flight of the fugitives, half-a-dozen shots from big guns and then the fire of the Boers above my head right and left ceased, and I heard a voice speak ing iv English and several others in Dutch close around us. Knowing tbat they must be scarchinF for their enemies, I came out of my hiding-place, and they sang out to me, "nave you any gun?" Tho reply was, " No,I have no gun ; I am not a soldier," "Thencome up here, we will not shoot you." I accepted the invitation, and clam bering back up the rocks through tho bush, saw a gentleman who said he was a veldt cornet. I told him my business, and asked to see the General. Hearing a good old English voice a dozen ot our poor fellows who had been hiding within twenty yards of me sang out tor help, and I told them to come out as

THE BOERS WOULD NCT HURT THEM. Crawling as best they could (everyone was wounded) they clamoured up, delivered up their arms, those that had them, and we all went to the crest again, finding on the way Lieut. Hill of the 58th, with his arm injured by a bullet wound, but as cheerful under the misfortune and as quiet as though noth ing were the matter. This is the gentleman who distinguished himself by carrying wounded from under fire at Lang's Neck.

Seeing Mr Smit, the Dutch General, I told him who I was. He said there had been six correspondents to him already. There happened to be only a correspondent of the "Daily News" and "Standard" and myself in this action. I showed my (pass and got leave to return to the camp on con dition that I would send them a copy of my account of the fight. First he asked,

" WHO IS TIIE OFFICER KILLED ." I said, " Take me to him, and I will tell you if I can." I accompanied him to the spit where our final stand was made. I here lay a body, its face covered with a helmet. By the clothing I recognised it at once. Lifting the helmet I made sure that it was our poor General, the bravest soldier of the day, a gentleman who has shown me many kindnesses since I have been in camp here, a commander who was loved and admired by every man under him, from the highest to" the lowest. Knowing that I should be tbe first to carry the sad news back to camp, 1 wauled some token to bear out my information, but could find none about the body save a white hand kerchief, and thnt not marked. The Boers doubted me when I said, "It is the general." But when they questioned me again, and again, " Do you know him ? Arc you sure you know him ?" I replied ; "I give you my word of honour it is General Colley," they were satisfied. No word of exultation escaped their lips when they learnt this. I said " You have killed one of the bravest gentleman on tbe iiolii," and they answered " Yes ;HE FOUCtHT well." One man Baid *' He was a very nice gentleman ; he dined iv my house when he went to Pretoria," Another said " He did not think wo wero wrong, but ho was a soldier aud be must obey ordcis.' Others remarked "It was no use lighting against men who had right ou theit side." Bound the General lay

THK DEAD AND WOUNDED,

Cunt. Uomilly, Naval Brigade, nud Lieutenant Maude, lately joined 58th, I myself saw amongst the former, but I turned away with a guide and the white Hag pns.cd the enemy's vidottes, and accom panied by Mr Cameron of the " Standard," whom wo picked up on tlio way down, our guide took us safely outside the Boor lines down tho road wo camo up previously. Before we got far wo saw the Boers on Horseback lo the number of 200 or 300 galloping round the base of our hill to tho

LA-dEll MADE BY HIGIILANDEItS. at the fort. Shots were exchanged and then the guns at tho camp opened on the lioers, and kept them in check until the garrison ot the laager had fallen back on the camp, defiling through a narrow pass, Tlii. wc saw ns wc desconded the rocky slope, and also still more painful, we saw at every ttventy or thirty paces our poor fellows either dead or wounded. They dotted the ground as far round as the last ridge we passed. Post Captain Morris of the 58th, attended by his servant, wns wounded in the shoulder. Mr Cameron nnd I hurried on, anxious (o givo the in formation wo had, so that help might bo sent to tho suffering. A mile from the cntnp Mr Cameron, knocked up, and I trudged on, promising to send a horse for him. Closo to camp nn artilleryman coming out gave me his horso to ride, nnd so I arrived at the camp.

Dr Mahon juat returned to camp, sayss as an eye-witness, that General Colley war lirst wounded, then a Boer within fou paces blew his brains out, The sight pret sented to my view confirms this statemeu tbat the shot was fired close.

STKAGGLEKS COMING IN

Mount Prospect, March 1

Major Fraser has just come into camp only slightly bruised. He has been 48 hours without food. The first words he said were " I'm all right and wo'llbeat them yet." Escaping by tho roar from the moun tain ho worked his way ot nightfall round towards the Neck and came through the Boer lines ou the Neck last night. Wounded were still coming in on foot when I left at noon. Our burying parties had not been allowed on iho field up to the time 1 left, presumably because the Boers did not wish their losses known. All our men agree that their loss was terribly sevore, perhaps 500, nnd had it uot beeu for thoir ovor. whelming numbers added to tho fact that our ammunition ran short, they never could have gained the height. Tbo estimates of the Boers engaged vary widely, but the best estimate seems to be about 2000 actually lighting, with a reserve of perhaps 2000 men.

The British Casualties.

The latest official list of casualties in the recent engagements is as follows :—Ollicers : killed, 4 ; wounded, 8 ; prisoners, 6. Men killed, 74 ; wounded, 145 ; prisoners, 50. Major Macgregor, Colonel Stewart, and the following other ollicers are prisoners in the hands of the Boers :—Wounded, 94th Regi ment—2nd Lieut. Miller. Not wounded, sStb Regimont Hornby. 92nd Regi mcut—Capt. McGregor, Lieut. Wright, 2nd Licuts. Macdonald und Staunton.

Captain Maude, Lieut. Trower, R.N., Surgeon-Major Cornish and Surgeon Laudou have died from their wounds ; also Com mander Uomilly, of H.M. Boadtcea, who in 1878 he served ns lieutenant in H.M.S. Galatea with the Duke ot Edinburgh in bis first voyuge to Australia.

Tho wounded in camp include—sßth Regiment—Capt. Morris, 2ud Lieut. Hill, 2nd Lieut. Lucy (slightly). 92nd Regiment —Major Hay, Capt. Singleton, Lieut. Hamilton. 94th Regiment—Capt. Anton.

The following is tho detailed list of casualties :—Ollicers killed : Stall', one ; attached to 58th, one ; A.M.D., two : Naval Brigade, one. Wounded : 58th, three ; 92nd, three ; 94th, ono ; Naval Brigade, one. Prisoners : Staff, ono ; 58th, one ; 92nd, four; 94th, one. N.C.O.'s and men, killed : Hussars, two ; 21st, two ; 58th, thirty-ono; 92ud, thirty-five ; 94th, one; Naval Brigade, sixteen, Wounded : Hussars, one ; 58th, forty-two ; GOth, one ; 92ud, sixty-one ; 94th, ono ; A.11.C, two ; Naval Brigade, fifteen. Prisoners : Hussars, one ; 58th, thirteen; 60th eleven j 92nd, twenty-one; A.S.C., one; Naval Brigade, three. Missing : 58th, two.

How the Disaster Occurred.

It is easy to understand how the disaster came to pans. The extraordinary boldness of the movement is self-evident. The point seized was not a mere hill, but; a precipitous truncated cone, and the mere labour of climbing up it must have considerably spent the strength of the men. They do not appear, however, to have suffered much on this score, as they are reported to havo tired with remarkable coolness and steadi ness. Tho real causo of the defeat lay in tho failure of their ammunition, hi the paucity of their numbers, and in tne absence _of heavy guns. The General trusted entirely to small anna. Our correspondent says that no guns—not even light mountain guns—could by any possibility have been taken up such an acclivity, as even mules unloaded could not have scaled Jits wall-like flanks. The Boers appeared to have dreaded the out pouring of a heavy cannon fire from so com manding a position ; but when they were well assured of the fact that they had 'only imperial riflemen to deal with they ad vanced to the attack with redoubled vigour, and poured in a hail of bullets against which our men were unable to stand. It is not clear yet whence the Boers fired, or whether they had succeeded in the face of the troops In (scaling the steep flank of the hill. Failing this |it would seem tbat Spitzkop must have been in itself commanded by I some other height, and indeed our corres pondent himself doscribos such a position. Tbe Boers charged the hill four times, and only succeeded in taking it when the ammunition of the troops fell short; and this isjthc true explanation of the precipitate retreat.

TELEGRAMS.

PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

COROMANDEL, this day,

Mr George Fraser has made a successful start with the important work of getting the engine to the Tiki, with tho aid of six horses." It was taken to the foot of the hill this morning.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Sir Geo. Grey addresses the electors at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, and Coromandel on Monday night. The section of the railway from Shortland to Kopu will be ready for tenders in about ten days. The prospects of the Waibi are greatly improved by gold in the low levels. A battery ia to be erected at once.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The quarterly meeting of the Chamber of 1 Commerce was held this afternoon, there being present '.—Messrs T. Morrin (chair man), G. Aickin, J. M. Clark, J. Lamb, W. Lodder, J. M. Lennox, G. B. Owen, C. C. Mc Millan, and D. H. McKenzie. New Members.—Messrs Andrew Bell, R. H. Stevenson, and Aithur Nathan, were elected members of the Chamber. Loading of Vessels.—Mr McMillan moved, "That this Chamber strongly de precates the action of the New Zealand Shipping Company in sending South to load vessels which ought to load at this port." I (Left Sitting.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. APRIL 28,



Fitz Toots is a very small man, lnaeeo ; bnt he says he never minded it until his two hoys grew UP t° be tall, strapping young fellows, and his wife began to cut down their old clothes to fit him, And then, he says, he did get mad 1



ViTantea. ANTED KNOWN, another change in Darapter. Fresh Advertisement of wonderful Bargains, Ith page, next the auctions. WANTED, Apprentices for Millinery. Apply J. Cos-grave to Co. ANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply Maßonio Hotel, Princeß-Btreet, Good roferencoa required, WANTED, a First-class Barmaid for Hotel in the city.—Apply Star Office. W~ ' A.*TED, Strong Lad to deliver par cole. -Garlick and Cranwell. ANTED, one or two Boarders for Apartments in Seafleld Viow. Terms (including washing), &\ per week.—Address S, apilsbury, Seafleld Viow, Auokland. W~aNTED, I cuders for Building a five ioomed House; labour only.—Apply for plan and specification to J. Gillanders, Victoria street Went, comer Doon-atreet, after C p.m. ANTED, a Little Girl to mind a b.by.—Mrs Bevegc, Cook-street, "v_7 ANTED, a good General Servant,— VV Apply Star Offlce, ANTED, a Carpenter. -Apply Dr. Kinder'a Houso. Arnoy Road. Hemuera. WAN lHv, Three Hands for the Bush —Apply to James McQuire, Contractor, or to E. Gibbons and Co., Onehunga, WANTED, Everybody to go to the V > Cheap Drapery Salo at Dunne, Hall, to Co.'s, Qtioon-street, opposito Thistlo Hotol. ANTEU, a Carpenter.—Apply at the Gas Works. WANTED, at once, a good General Servant for town.—Apply to Mrs Henry'a Koglßtry oilico, Shortland street. W' " ANTED, a Boots,—Glceson's Hotel, Custom Housc-strcot. ANTED, a strong Boy for a black smith^ aliop.-Apply C. H. Low, Upper Syiuonds-sticot. . WANTED.by a respectable young Man a Situation as Storo Manager ; has a knowlodgo ot drapery, grocery, ironmongery; understands tho timuor business; is a good clork ; reforonco good,—Addreaa, UJ,, Kvkninq HTAItOIIIOO. WANTED, nu experienced Barmaid.— Apply Waverloy Hotol. ANTED, a Message Boy.—Apply Jamos Leslie, Parnell. WANTED, situations for Male Cook, Barman, and General Servants for the country, at tho Registry Oilico two doors bolow Provincial Hoarding-house. W —AKTBD, two reapectablo Men as Boarders In a private family whero no others aro kept.—For address apply Star oilico. WANTED, 50 well-bred Young Fowls ; good winter layoß. — Apply, stating lirico, " Poultry," Star ollice. WANTED, a respectable General .Ser vant.—Apply at tho Glasgow Bakery, Welllngton-stroct, \ \J ANTED, two good Bushmen.—Apply V T at tho Olanrloardo Hotel, Windham atrco^. WANTED, a smart Girl as General Kervant. Apply at the Market Hotel, foot of Groy-Htroot WANTED to Sell (cheap), a Good Koroslno Cooking Stovo; also a second land Lawn Mower, Williams' make,—Apply Daley, Bowling Groon, Grafton Koad. W~ ANTED KNOWN, the remaining Cd and 3d Oleograph Album Scraps aro all •oducod to Id each picture Lonk at tho boau .iful Japanese Antimacassars displayed at 111, ..uocn-stroot, and Hrandon Houae, Parnell. WANTKD, a good General Servaut ; ono that oan milk preferred.—Mr Kdgar, lyor, Wellcalor-Btroet Kast. ANTED KNOWN, that you con Dres. woll for a small woekly payment >y going to Muiiro and Miiligan. hoe advertlse nent on front page. \»/" ANTED KNuWN—For sale, about V T 13 Acres, including Orohard, two Pad locks, Stuhlos, &c., and Flve-rooniod Cottago; ien of run. Price, --ISO, cash or torma. Situated it Mount Kden.—Apply thia ollice. ___ I(I7ANTED, a good Engine-smith ; re ft foroncos rcquirod.-Apply to Maseflcld md Co. WANTED to Purchase, in the suburbs of Auokland, a Gentleman's Residonco, vith largo freehold; must bo cheap,-George fraaor, Lund and investment Agency, Ko. 0, South British Buildings. WANTED KN U WN, that Professor V. O. Oailllau will open an Klomontary Singing Claßs in tho ante-room ut tho back of Jt. James' Hall, Wcllington-Btroet, on Tuesday, ird May, at half-past Bovon p.m. Subscription: .ndioe, (Jj; Ocntioiueti, IDs fid por auartor, pay .bio In advance. WAN TE D KNoWN, Dampicr's Wonderful Bargains in Crockery will io for Balo in the market, near Wellcsley-Btroot, in Saturday next, ___. \\f ANTED, Ladies to cull and inspect Vv our Children'B, Boys', and Youths' Nothing. Wo havo now tlio largest, cheapest, nil most fashion.... assortment in New _ea -nd.-Phlllip'g Mart, opposito Darby-street. AOTKDUo^urchnsc, several good Hcnidcncea In thn suburbs, with from 5 o 20 aoros attached; alao, similar properties vlthout residence.—George Frasor, Land and .vestment Agonoy, No. fi, South flritlßh Build nga. _ Vi/ANTED, Tenders until Saturday, *T April 30, for Krootlon of Fcnoe at North Ihoro. Specifications to bo soon at tho storo ol At A. B. Donald, Quoen-Btreet. WANTED, you to see the magnificent stock of Now Ties. Now Hats, Now Shirts, and Now Hosiery just opened at tho ■low Zonland Clothing Factory. C\ r ANTED.—Wanted, to Sell, very \V choap: About 2.000 dozen Oranges, jargo Oranges, 8d nor dozon ; Small Oranges, 2 for Gd ; (i dozon Largo Orangos for 3b Od ; 6 lozen Small Orangos for 2a Gd. Ploaao to bring •our own bags, and bo In time. Host Fresh hitler, la Id lb, 1 lba for 4a.-H. Watts, Pitt treet. Now is tho timo to buy choap Orangca. WANTED, tho Ladies to buy the new lot of Fashionablo Drapery at Dampier's. ncludlng Pompadour Volvet, 3s 6d tho yard ; Hack Velvet, 2s 9rt; Stamped Hibbon Volvet, b; Mack Satin, 2a Gd; Pluah Ribbon, fld; jadies' Spring-top Fur Gloves, 2s; Ladieß' .lieiiillo i-carvcs, la; Jersey Collars, 18; Wool 'liawls, la; I_dio9' Handsome Leather Bags, is Gd ; largo lot of Satin Clotb, la Gd, &c„ &c— iV. H. Dampior, Wakolleld-atroot, near the old hop. \\Y ANTED, to give away Trousers. V T Every pprnon ordoring a Suit for 55a or ipwnrds will receive a present of a pair of Prousera.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Quoon treot. V*/" AN TED, Tenders for Building V v Stables aud Out-houßcs at tha Whau, ill FRIDAY, 28th. Plans and Specifications at ■fo. 2 Cotele Villa, Eden Terrace. Lowest or my tender notnocesaarily acceptod. R. D. JAMES. W~ ANTED KNOWN, a 300-gallon Coppor Boiler for Sale, cheap.—Clark & ilano, Fort-street. WANTED KNO WlN.—Tbe New Winter Stock is now Opened Out at tho •low Zealand ClothiDg Factory. The variety is arger than usual, and tho Fitting and Quality nuch auporior to any other gooda offered to the niblic. ____ »\T AN TED KNOWN.—As regards V V Dampier's Pianof orto M USIOI MUSIC I HUSICI Monsieur Cailllau, tho celebrated nusl^al orltlque, whose judgment aa such no mo in Auckland haß yet gainsaid, has been a argo pnrchaaor, and haß ainco praised it highly. The Musio consißts of Songs (sentimental and lomic), Duets, Operaß, Pieces, Dances, Sec, toe: ill ono prlco—Gd each, 13 to the dozen. *peci nena may also be scon at Mr Weßtphai'a, the asnionablo Quoen-street Bootmaker. Oata ogues on application. Lot of Soilod Music .6 md Id each.—W. H. Dam_>ikb, Wakefield itrcot, a few yards from the shop ho has latelj eft. __ WANTED KNO Win, that D. Goldic Is prepared to sell all kinds of Buildlnc md other Timbor, including Hardwood, Spokes relloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks and Bhlngles, at hia Yards, Lowei Vlbert-stroet, near Dock, at the owest cast iricea. The timber, being under ye Is bottoi han that purchased elsewhere WANTED KNOWN, the Greates' Exhibition of Mechanical Toys to br eon in Auckland are now on viow and sale a X W. Goodson's. All move by steam or clock vorlc. An Immense assortment of Gamos Duzzlc?. Musical Boxea, Magio Lanterns, &c. to, Bulted for winter evening's amusements, a; iricea varying from Is to 100a. [A Spemmei Toy will be Bet in motion in tho window at eaot tour from 10 to 5. See It, and then inspect then n tho Bhop, 111, Queon-Btreet. V*7 ANTED KNOWN The Anokland Timber Company have oi land sovoral Job Lots ot Building Materials »hlch will be sold aa Great Bargains, tomaki •oom. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors lashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, a _oweßt Prices. B. HOLDSHIP, Manager. \\J ANTED, the Public to call and in V 1 Bpoet, or purohaac, the Goods at A VtcLeod's Now Zealand Local Industry Casl .tore and Spring Lath Mattress Factory, Cit; Mart, 123, Queen-street. Thoy will find tlm sverything is marked in plain figures, and ia th □heapest in Town. Open from 8 o.m, tillSp.m. md on Saturdays till 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W. Good son's Stationery is sold at English pricet Dream-laid Ruled Noto, 2d per quire; goo' _nvelopes, at 2d per 25; tho Kensington an Brunswick Note, (highly fashionable). Is Gd pc i-quire paoket; Envelopes to matoh, 3d per 25 Exquisite Damask Repp Note, in 6 colours, at 1 per quire; Envelopes to match, Is per 25 Mourning Note in all borders, 6d per quire, an Court Envelopes, 6d per paoket; Monograr 12 letters) Note Paper. Gd per quire, with uoui Knvolopes to match, 6d ppr 25. Pass, Exercle _nd Copy Books, Day BoDks, Ledgers, Journal in great variety; Writing Desks, Blotters, Et velope Cases, too.; Birthday Cards, a beautlfi assortment; Initial Stamps, for paperorllnc marking, from 1b each; the Creedmoor, Bu Dog, and Mule Savings Bank, &c, &o.—ll Queen-stroet, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN—An establishc faot that 111, Queen-Btreet, is tub pla< for Novelties, combined with Economy, whei daily may be scon the Moat Brilliant Illumin tion in Auckland, "The Kohinoor," and tl " Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods are morkt in plain fignres. The trado motto, "A nimb Bixpence better than a Blow .shilling." An i apection is BOliolted of the New Goo.s, p Oxford and b.b. Norfolk, just received, coi prising the New Patent Knifo Cleaner, fro 7s 6d; tho Patent wringor, 10s; tho CUmt Tap, 3s; the Prize Filter Tap, 3s; the Amorlci Songster; tho Game of 7, or Jonathan outdor Is • tho American Wizard, or Electrical ai Matrimonial Inßtruotor; the Bear Hunt; t Duok Shooting; the Agricultural Show Puzz 6in 1: tho Yankoe Toy Knitter; Tom Thur Printing Press: tho New Crystaline Waite from Is; tbo New Indestruotiblo Enainell Cup, Paila, and Vases; Dolls and Doha' Pera bulators; arid a variety of other new a attraotivp Goods far too varied to enumerate Call and inspect them at 111, Queen-street, a Brandon House, Pamell.



War-tad. WANTED, the Boot Trade to know that we are removing to Durham-street East.-Young Bros,, Hlgh-Btreet. WANTED, a Journeyman Baker; also a Boy.—Jamea Leslie. Parnell. W~ ANTED, a General Servant; one aocustomed to washing and ironing and general houae-work.-Apply to Mrs Percival, Preen Laae. ANTED, Tenders from Carpenters for putting up Partiiions and Stairs (labour only).—Young Bros., High-street. ANTED, a General Servant for the rountry; comfortable home to a person preferring the country.—E. Henry _ Kegistry, Shortland-street. ______ SPAKTKIDGE, Coal, Coke, and • Fbewood Merchant, &0., Victoria-street East.—Wanted, to Bny a good Horse, Cart, and Harnesß, and small Weighing Machine, Publication. mHE "ABSERVE B," A Wbe-ly Jouiti-tL of Politics, Informa tion, ano Society. No. 83, ready TO-MORROW (Friday), CONTAINS: - ABOUT TOWN- A N.Z, "Hon." Watched by Detectives— How to Tell a Swell—Sold Again—ln toxicated Swine—Maori Missionaries— "rvyum-nyum" Extraordinary — The ; Waikato Duel—A Libel—Bandmann in a Paßßion—Zoedone. ILLUSTRATIONS- , . __ The Fire at Jagger and PBrker's (sketohed on tho spot)— General Yon Moltko—Mr Hitchens—Adam Cairns, and J. M. Lennox, The Mysteries of Government Life In surance- No, 1: Mr Godfrey Knight, Aotuary. Leaders of Society— No. 1: Mrs Whitaker. Ladikb' Column— Notes by " The DucheSß"—" Eva's Notes Hair-pins. Political Notes and Notions— Auckland and Otago—Two Cauao3 of Quarrel —Similar Interests, 6.0. The Novelist— '■ "Plauuo-Bmitton," a Story. Chaps. 11. and HI. Cap and Jack_t— The New Hotting Aot—"Saul'a" Notes— Lament of tho Totalisator. bmbir mkntion—psrsonamtibs—things not Generally Known - Notabilia— Wai kato Whisperings—Thames Jottings, and Out-door Sports. IMPORTANT NOTICE. A Coupon for tlio Magnificent Suite of Fur- NtTuitK (specimenß of which may ba Been in Kafton'a window) will be published in thisißßUO. .Lost ana Founa. LOST, a Gold Sleeve Link, with initials " A.H."—Finder will bo rewarded on leav ing same at George Paynes, Butcher, Parnell, or at this ofllce. LOST, on Cricket Ground, Domaiu, on TSaturday. Diamond-headed Snake Ring ; also, Enamel Ring with Pearl.—Finder re warded by returning one or both to Mr King, Bank of Australasia. LOST, Cap of Spring Cart-wheel. Finder will oblige by leaving it at_Staro__co. _ i»1 KEWAItb. — Lost, an English 3&._. Silver l.cvor Watch; makor's name, "Kohn, Auckland."—Finder returning same to Star ollice will rocolvo the above reward. STOLEN, on Friday last, a five-months old Black Retriever Dog ; strips of whito bottom of throat and hreaßt. An Informant will bo handsomely rowardod on conviction of tho thief.—T. 11. Hannaford, Queen-atreot, Board, ana Kesidence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.-Two or throe Gentlemen can he comfortably ac commodated.—Apply to Mrs Dlnnin, Ponsonby, or It. Homo, Shortlandstrcot. rilWO Gentlemen can hear of Plea.ant JL Lodgings by applying at Star Offloo. YOUinG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBES-BTRKET Opon dally from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m, Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Hoirding house for Young Ladies who are occupied during tho day. Terms on application to tho Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings aro held during tho Week. Govornoeß Agency and Lending Library in connection with tr-o Institute. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREKT. BOARD ANT) LODGINO _ ..-08. per Week Single Room 255. „ Tenders. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TKNDKK FOB SINKINO WELL AT PILOT STATION. Harbour Board Offloo Auckland, April 1. Tenders will bo reoolved at this offloe until TUESDAY, tho 3rd May. at noon, for Sinking Well at Pilot Station, in terms of.speciflcation to be seen at tho Engineer's Offlce. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Sinking Well." Tbo lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. E. COMPTON, Chairman. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received at our offlce up to noon of SATURDAY, tbo 7th of May, for the eroction of a Hotel at Waitara, Taranaki. Plans and specifications to bo seen on appli cation to Mr Edmonds, Cußtom-house-Btreet, 'the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. BDMONDa & SANDKR-ON, Architects. New Plymouth, April 25,1881. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, May 7th, for tho Erection and Completion of Villa Koeidence in Princeae street. Plans and specification at my offlce, Vulcan Lane. ; vmwm W.H. SKINNER. Architect. m ob" v i l d er s. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, April 30, for Additions and Alterations to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, , Upper Symonds-street. ' Plans. &c, at my Residence, Symonds-street ■ GEO. BOWRING, i Architect. /pO BUILDERS. I Tenders will be received until Noon of I SATURDAY, April 30, for the Ereotlon of Malt > Kiln and Malting Houso for the Captain Cook ! Brewery' EDWARD BARTLEY, I Arohlteot. ;mo BUILDERS. i Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clook on SAT U RDAY, the 30th instant, for the Ereotlon ', of a Stable Building in Parnell. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen Btreet, EDW. MAHONEY to SON. s Architects. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. r Tenders aro invited for certain Works on the Mount Rosklll Road, the Bamo to ba forwarded to the underalgned on or before TUX.DAY, , May tho 3rd. 1881, at . o'clook p.m. Plans and Bpeciflcatio.a oan be seen at the offloe ot the 1 Engineer, Mr H. AUright, O'Connell-atreet. 1 T. THOMPSON, Ghairman. t TTIRESH TENDERS will be received 1 JD until 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, 30th 1 April, for tho Erection of a Banking House in I Auokland for the Bank of New South Wales. The loweßt or any tender will not necessarily be aooepted. Plans and specifications may be • scon at tho Bank of New South Walej, Auck land: and tenders are to be addressed to the II Manager, endorsed " Tender for Bank," '. W. B. ARMSON, 3 Architect, Christohuroh. _ ..'.'" s For Sale. hQj U V A, F I J I. '* Tho undersigned have for Salo, near Suva, c Fiji (the new capital), BLOCKS OF LAND ;' APPIyt ° B. TONKS & CO. i. ■ \\ Q ■ N SALE, !' 20 TONS PRIME WAIKATO i. POTATOES, d _t __—_- £ G. S. JAKINS, ll CUSTOM-HOUSE-STBEET. n .11 ) l f . — id ;» rtAILY EXPECTED, % Per Brigantine 'Helena,' from Oamaru, g AND FOR SALE, a- By the Subscriber, er n- 500 bags Best HART OATS m « 200 „ TARTARIAN OATS _n ye. 800 „ DANISH OATS ad he ioo „ BRAN le, nb ioo „ FOWL WHEAT rs. ea 10 tons OATMEAL. m nd nd L ' L. W. EATON.



Personal. IF this should meet the eye of LEVI COLLIER, late of Wiltshire X- gland, please communicate with your eontf£. Maw Roberts, late of same place.- Address Post Offloe, Christchurch, Canterbury. To Let. j TO LET. Villa Residence with slate I roof water, gas, and every convenience, situated on fte M'anuk.u Road, exactly opposite the new Wealeyan Church, at the entranco of NHwmftrke^— An .Ir on the premises, , \ riVfTi&T, in Parnell, good House «of 10 1 roomB; every convenience; grand view of harbour. Rent, 21s per weck.-W. to J. Frater, Land Agents, Shortland-Btreet. (TIET (cheap), in Hobson-street, tareo New Brick Shops, with water laid on and every convenience, next to Gibbon s, grocer; a good opening for Draper, 'Tobacconist, or i Milliner.-Apply to J. Corley, Baker, Hobson- , street. ; rfV6 LET, a four-roomed Cottage, live . _L minutes walk from the wharf; rent, 10b. 1 -Apply to J. rfinlay, corner of West Queon and . Chapel streets. TO LET or For Sale, a Six-roomed Cot tage, with good allotment; rent, X2b 6d; water laid on. Also, for Sale, a New Four roomed Cottage, well finished; 43 feet frontage. Price, -225 ; terms eosy.-S. White, Brighton Koad, Parnell. . ! mO LET, a four-roomed House in Beres-' 1 ford-street, at a low rent to a respectable tenant for a year.-Apply Mr Hanson, Budder, Beresford-street. . I TO LET, in Ponsonby, New House of I five rooms, well flnißhed, gable ends, bow i window, &c; 12a 6d perweek.-D. S. Evans, Eatate Agent, 74, Queen-Btreet. | TO LET, in central part of Parnell, a j large Shop and Dwelling-house: good • garden and never failing well of water.- Apply to S. Vale, Land Agent, Shortland-street. nnu LET, with immediate possession, the JL Premises occupied by Mr John Smith, noar Howick. whero for many years he nas successfully carried on the business of carrier with a small Grocery Store. Horses, imple ments, and gooda in store to be taken at a valuation. Rent modorate.-For definite par- Honiara apply to Alfred -lackland. r TIOLET, a comfortable Cottage (new); J. wator laid on and oven : rent 65.-Apply last houae, left side Kaaaell-street, Great _NOi-tn Roe.d, ___. TO LET, two Large Front Rooms, with fireplace, near wharf, suitable for two men or a married couple without children — Apply at this office for address. EVONPORT, North Shore.—To Let, handsome, newly-built Cottage, close to wharf; also, a good family residence on large allotment, - Oliver Mayß, Post Ofllce Store, Davonport, nn O BE LET. A beautifully situated Realdenoe at Mount St. John, with two acrea of land, and stabling « required.—Apply to H. Aahton to Son. Shop, with large Dwelling Bouse attached, in Kden Crescent; also, Houae of eight rooma, Eden Crescent.-Apply to H. Aahton to Son. Six-roomed Cottage, Alten Road, pleasantly Bltuated.-Apply to H. Ashton to Son. Houbo and Land Agents, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. m 0 L E T THE KOHUORA FARM, PAPATOITOI, At present In tho occupation of Mr John Smith. Apply for full particulars to MR WILLIAM FRANK BUCKLAND, Remuera. Postal address-Box 215, Auckland. For Sale. FOR SALE, a Three-roomed House (reoently new).—Let at 6?, 7s, and 8s res pectively. Price £130. Excellent investment. —Addreaa for particulars: "E. 8.," Star ofllce.. IjlOR SALE, a comfortable four-roomed ' Houso in Welleßley-street: nioe situation and handy to town.—Apply to H. Partington, Stiohbury's Buildingß, Queen-atreet. IjIOR SALE, a New Four-roomed House . at North Shore, large allotment, varnished and papored throughout, water laid on.—Apply F. M. Morley, Eden Terrace Post-ofl.ee. OR SALE, or TO LET, with im medlate possession, one of the best Farmß on the Waikato line of railway, noar Auckland, with a largo handsome house. The land is of the best qua ity. well watered by creeks, the scenery beautiful, and within ten minutes walk from railway station.-For particulars, apply at Evening Star offlce. . ii\Oli SALE or LEASE, a good paying F Butchering business in the suburbs.—For full particulars, apply to Hammond and Byron. 1, Fort-Btreet. Auckland. rr\o BREWERS, INVESTORS, AND X OTHERS. FOR SALE, the FREEHOLD of a LARGE HOTEL, now doing a good buslneßß, recently oreoted In a populous and rapidly extending district,— Apply to Messrs. _am_.l Cochrane and Son, or to Messrs. J. M. to J. Mowbray. OR IMMEDIATE _a_._., oneap, and terms easy a comfortable and well-built Four-roomed Cottage In Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Codderlng tou and Kopple-streets, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed Bouse, with every convenience, and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen street by a depth of 156 f cot.-Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land Agent. Fort-street. bjiOß SALE, Farm in the Waikato.—A Jr Compact Little Farm of 27 acres; largo market garden, andgrasa paddock; good Houso and every convenience; price, only £210. Also, several other Farms and Land, improved and unimproved, situated in Waikato, Papakura, Pukekohe, Now Plymouth, Putuatna, Matakohe Whangarei, Pakurl, Mahurangi,' Hokianga, Waiuku, Opotiki. toe, &c„ ranging from lis per aore upwards.-D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, 74, Qneen.treet, opposite Bank ot 'Now Zealand. FOR SALB, Flour Mill, with all machinery complete, and all the latest improvements. This mill is doing a btißineßS of from £6000 to £7000 per annum.—Further particulars on appli cation to S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. _?700 CASH, Balance at 5%— Superior ow'v Farm of 157 acres, conveniently situated in one of the best districts, all fenced, in 5 paddocks, and in grass, crop and orchard, all gently undulating land of good quality; House of 6 room-, with dairy, Btable, sheds, &o, and 40 head of cattle, 2 hor.es, pigs, dray, farm. Implements, toe, &c. Prioe for the whole, £UOO.-s. Valle, Land and Estate Agent, Short and-Btreet. 171 O R SALE, t 1 Comfortable Dwelling-house of 8 rooms, alao, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, ga_, water, tanks, &o, with large Corner Allotment; conveniently and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk of the Post-office. S. VAILE, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SaLE.—Ponsonby. — For Imme dieto Sale, nioe Honse, 5 roomß, &c„ large' garden, allotment with frontage of 110 feet frontage to Grace-Btreet, Ponßonby; the House is well finished, gable ends, bow window, 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. V. Evans, Kstate Agent, 74, Queen-streeet. opposite Bank ot New Zealand. O R SALE, Ponsonby, a Choico Little Kstate of nearly five aorea, garden, paddock, toe, on which there le ereoted a good Seven-roomed House, and large pantry and out-hulldlnge. This property is beautifully situated, over looking the Upper Harbour, in the rapidly rising suburb of Ponsonby. Terms as agreed. D. F. EVANS, Estat Agent. 74. queen-street. inuK SaLE, Splendid Suburban Resi- J. denoe, with four acres of very good land. FOR SALE, House of seven roomß, wash house, &0., Manukau Rood, parnell; prloe, low. FOR SALK, Cheap, a Profitable Business in town; a good chance for a working man with £250 and a slight knowledge of mechanios; the present proprietor retiring to the country. For particulars of the above, apply to J. F. STEWART, House, Land and Commission Agent, High-street T7l O tt ' S A h E, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! Cheap B .ildinci Allotments I Commercial Road, £10 per lot; Spring-street, Ponronby, In 'good poaition, 20s per foot; Ponsonby Road, 25s per foot; Bayfield, £25 per : lot; Wallace-streot, 30s por foot: Grace-street, 20s per footi Milford-atreet, 20s per foot; King-street, near Hall, Ponsonby, Corner Building Allotment for £100. King-street, near the Hall, Ponsonby, Allotment each 33ft x 37ft frontage. Also, other cheap properties, auoh as Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270, Besides several other pro perties for sale in this rapidly rising suburb. FuU particulars from _,-,._,„ Estate Agent, 74. Qneen-street. Tpd INTENDING SETTLE BS. FOR SALE, at Matakawa, Hick's Bay, Pixteed Years' Lea* of Splendid Run of about 4,019 Acres, with improvements, consisting of Six-roomed House, Woolshed 42x17; Shearing, Drafting, and Stook Yards; 400 aoros divided by wire fencing into three paddocks, laid down in Kngliah grasaes, anc_J_,soo acres buah fenced. All improvements mado within last five years, Yearly rental, £150 Price, £150. Matakawa ia easily aooessible from Auck land, Is one of the loveliest plaoeß on the coast, and is the key to an unlimited tract oi oountry, which may be added if purchaser wißhes, and is a bargain well worthy the attention of in tending settlers. Apply to HUTCHINSON to GORDON, Queen-Btreet. nn o FARMERS GUANO! Having Purchased the Guano ex East Lot-dor about FOUR HUNDRED TONS, we intend Selling the same at a Lower Rate than ever any Manure has been offered in Auckland. W. & G. WINSTONE. I A great saving will be effeoted by Bendii orders at once, so as to get it direct trom the Ship.



! Public Notices. IDRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, 18 8 1. A few Copies oan now be obtained at the Ivenino Star Offloo. ' IBEG to notify that George Copas, my late Wharf Clerk, has no authority to re leive goods or transact business on my account rom this date. j O3 KPH CRAIG. J^ARTIN & pARTINGTON'S INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS, FOB BABIES AND CHILDREN. __r Market Square, Queen-Btreet,T-_ jiFARTIN & pARTINGTON'S INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS !AIOH TUB NATURAL EXPRESSION OF TIIE SITTEB. No head rest required. Market Entrance, Queen-street. JITARTIN & pARTINGTON'S INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS )n dull days require scarcely a second s exposure _3T Market Square, next Anchor Kotel. ,tt_ jyTARTIN & pARTINGTON'S INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FAMILY GROUPS. _ Cabinet Pioture of five or six persons taken in One Second. Near the Junction, Queen-street. IT ART IN & pARTINGTON'S LARGE DIRECT PHOTOGRAPHS _iken In two or three seconds,, are superior in excellence and finish. _3T Market Square, Queen-.treet.T__ f \K_-ERS foTjTCDTLER'S Remuera Ex- Lf press will bo promptly attended to if left t Messrs Hesketh and Aitken's, Seel and Pro- Luco Merchants, Queen-street, VAN X S I beg to return my grateful thanks to those riends who aasieted me during tho lato Are. I ilsowlshto intimate tbat my business will be carried on at the back o£ the old. place, fronting .orne-Btreet, W. PATERSuN, GEAIN AND PBODUCE DEALER. D U B L I C NOTICE. In oonßequonce of E. Carr's appointment as _anager of the New Zealand Timber Co., the Inn of E. Carr and Son ia thia day diaaalved, by nutual consent. All accounts owing by the ibove firm will be paid by Kdwin J. Carr, who vill also receive all monies due to them, EDWIN UARR, EDWIN J. CARR. Anokland, April 23,1881. WITH reference to the above, E. J. Carr respectfully informs his friends md the public that he will still continue the .oal and Firewood Business, at the Yard, lorner of Newton and Karangahape Roads, OUBLIC NOTICE. The New Zealand Timber Company havo this lay appointed Me Edwin Cabb Manager of heir Timber Yards, Auckland; and having dso purchased tho Stock of Building Timber of he late firm of E. Carr to Son are prepared to rive special advantages to buyers to save cost if removal. E. Carr respectfully requeßta his customers to ;ontinue their favours, axtd assures them and ha publio generally that every attention will le given to cheir orders, which, with the facih les at command, the Company can execute despatch. IT" I D GLOVE DEP OT. W. EYRE, Victoria-street, the People's Draper, wants to sell 50 dozen 2-button Black Sid Gloves at 3s, worth Is 6d j 250 yards of real Maltese Lace at 1b 3d, worth 2s 6d; 100 Long iVhtte OBtrich Feathers at 10s 6d, worth 18a od; he New Lawn Tennis Jersey, 12s 6d, worth 183 id; 100 pairs of Stays; "Little Wonders, at IB 6d; the New Lace Collarette, at Is 6d, worth Is. r& H. COOKK, 67, QUEEN-STREET, have , on sale one of the Largest Stocks of ?urniturb and Bbddino in the Colony. to H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREKT, have • just opened s.me New Patterns in .apestry and Brussels Carpets. r& H. COOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET, em . ploying Machinery in their Manufactory, ire able to supply Furniture at lowest Rates. r~!THrCOOKE7677QUKEN-STRE_:T, have • on sale a large assortment of Cane skated Chairs, English, American, andAus ;rian Bentwood. & H. COOKE, 67, QUKKN-STRE-T, havo • lately received a shipment of Superior 3ilt Chimney Glasses. T& H. COOKK, 67 JJEKN-STRKKT, . GUARANTEE THE oAHTY Of all Beds, Mattresses, Boleter., and Pillows sold at their i_Btabliehment. to H. COOKK. 67. QUEEN-STREET, , Deliver all Goods free of charge within a radius of three miles, & H. COOKE. 67, QUKKN-STKK-T, give . a DISCOUNT of FIVE PER CENT, for CASH oft all FURNITURE and BEDDING at timo of ordor or delivnrvof Goods. ri H I N A, GLASS, AND _Earthenwar_E_ BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEALAND. G. BROWNING, (LATE J. B. FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN-STREET. 'iVT ° N.E Y. Money to Lend ou Mortgage ol Freehold Securities.- George Fraser, Publio Accountant, Investing and Estate Agent, W. S. Grahame's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, corner of Queen and Short and-atreet. " I \S the making of books there is no end," \J wrote an Inspired author in the infancy of the world, thousands of years before the art pre servative of all arts was discovered. But book making now ia a very different thing from what it was when old King Solomon labori ously penned hia word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, nowa-ctays the world is almost "cm barrasdesrechesßes" of learning, "quaint and olden" and bright and new, embalmed m books. And much ot this learning is liberally supplied by modern publishers, _uoh as Cassell, Petter and Galpin, Collins, Chambers, and a legion of others. Not only are the works issued by these firms of the highest practical use, bnt they are sent out in handsome exteriors, illustrative of the remarkable progress that has been made In book illumination. Nothing in our opinion tends to civilise or beautify a home so much as good books and pictures. You oan form a good idea of a mm from his library. The great difHonlty with many in obtaining books of a high class in nearly every depart ment of literature is the almost prohibitive prico at which they are issued from the press, and it Is really a boon to society when works of admitted excellence are brought within tho reach of .persons of moderate means by the admirable System op Time Payments. We can confidently recommend our readers to the splendid selection of Books at the premises of E. Wooding (late McGready, Thomson, and Niven), Book Importer, Queen-street Junotion, Auckland rTIHE TIKI GOLDFIELD. JUST PDBLISHED, A PLAN OF THE TIKI GOLDFIELD, Compiled by C. F. H. Lloyd, Surveyor, Showing the position of ell the Claims at the Tiki Go-dfleld, both on Government and Mrs Macintosh's .roperty. To be hod at Mr E. Wayte's, Auokland, or M Silk's, Stationer, Coromandel PRICE, 2s 6d. __? 1i- T0 £100° LENT on Building rjb/ i_\J Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Estate and Financial Asent, Vulcan Lane. TjENRY L, FORSTER, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. CI E E AND POTT EE, JT COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowest Market Prices. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, J HOBSON-STREKT, CLOSE TO WEl__m_ToN-6_BKET. rgiO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, JL FARMERS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEKPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEKBWAX, &o„ &c„ at Highest Market Rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. J~~ F L E T C H E R, • PRACTICAL I TAILOR AND GKNERAL OU ITTER (Late of Pitt-street), KARANGAHAPE ROAD, Next door to Lainbourne's, Ironmonger. Garments Made to Order in Best Style, Quality, and Workmanship. Gentlemen's Own Materials Economically g Made-up. Garments cleaned, preßsed, and neatly repaired. Lowest Cash Prices.



irUDIIC -MUUUCBi _ ''COROMANDEL _NL klL'' ADVERTISEMENTS tor the above Journal Pub_i-hed every Sa_crdat, may be left at ne Offlce of the Auckland Kvekin- Stab. J WILLIAMS, Tailof, will OPEN his • NEW SHOP in Victoria-street, on HATURDAY next. A Great Assortment of Tweeds. LICENSES to kill Game, under the provisions of the "Animals Protection Act 18S0," may bo obtained from the Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society at the Society's office, Museum buildings, Princes-street, on payment of the fee of £1. licenses to sell Kamo may also bo obtained on payment of the fee of £.7 Tho Gamo Season, 1881, extends from May Ist to July 31st, ______ -lyr O T I C E. T. B. HILL takes this opportunity of return inu hia sincere thanks to all hia friends, old customers, and tho public in general for past favours, and to inform them that ho has Resumed Business, and will be gled to see all the old faces again, and as many new ones as possible. PHARMACY AND GENERAL MEDICAL WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Thoatre Royal, Qneen-street. -|W" 0 T I C E. H. PENZHOLZ, Jeweller, VICTORIA-STREET, Is Relinquishing Business in Auokland, with the intention of opening In Hamilton East in the Ban;e lino of business. Customers are requested to call for their Watohes and Jewellery left for repairing. AH accounts have to be settled by Ist May next PIKE.— Risks are taken by the Han. seatlc Fire Company at lowest premium.— Apply Kummer and Co., General Agents, Fort street. Tp RED K. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STREET, Will be glad to receivo calls from hia numerona friends and customers who have been In tho habit of dealing at the Queen-street Shop. Those indebted thero will pleese settle their Accounts at the Victoria-street Store. Corporation notices. fl IT V OF AUCKLAND; CITY PUBLIC BATHS. These Baths areNOWOPKN for Ladles every day, except Saturdays and Sundays from 9.30 till 11.30 a.m., during which time a flag with the word "Ladies" tbereon will be hoisted on flag ship. Mrs Strong will be in attendance. P, A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offlce, April 27,1881. Ban__r.xr.toy Notices. TN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the amendments there of, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of Mosss Benjamin-, of Auckland, in the Colony of.New Zealand, Comedian, a Debtor. This i 3 to notify ttiat Moses Benjamin, of Auckland, In the Coiony of New Zealand, Comedian, has this day filed a statement that he ia unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be helri at the Supreme Courthouse, at Auck'and. on WKDNKSD AY, the 18th day of May, 18IU, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 27th day of April, 1881. G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. Moses Benjamin1. Debtor in Person. Meetingß. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO. CIATION, Corner of Wellesley and Albert Weekly Kvangelistio Service THIS (Thurs day) EVENINO, at 7.30. All ore invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. pONS'ONB.Y AT HOME, 1881. A Meeting of Members, and of those desirous of joining the "At Home," for the ensuing year, i will bo held in the Ponsonby Hall THIS (Thursday) EVBNING, the 28th instant, at half past seven o'clock. Business: Passing of accounts, election of officers, toe D. F. EVANS, Sec. pro tern. Ponsonby, April 25,1881. RIGHT SMILE (COROMANDEL) GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Company's Offlce, 19, Insur ance Builaings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at i p.m. Business: To receive Report and Balance sheet, elect two Direotors and Auditors. By order of the Directors. M. S. LEERS, Seoretary. Auckland, April 20,1881, RITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. ThePubllo Meeting of the Auckland Auxiliary Bible Soolety will be held in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Assotiantion odMond _y Evening, May 2nd. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Several Ministers and Gentlemen are ex pected to address the meeting, and a collection will be made in aid of the Society's funds. H. H. LAWRY, Hon, Sec, April 26, 1881. NEHCNGA PERPETUAL, LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT ) r SOCIETY. . 7 _£ The Annual Meeting of Members will be held it 8 o'clock p.m., on FKIDAY, the 29th of April, in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, The retiring Directors, who are eligible for re-election, are Messrs R. C. Barstow, C. C, _ leming, and C. V. Hill. J. D. JACKBON. Secretary. I . . .—-' Auctions. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. Market-day auction sale. \ rt h v r's mar t, POULTRY, fto., at 11 o'olook am.-Fowls, a few well bred Spanish Cockerils, Turkeys, - Duoks, Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, Small Pigs (Berkshire and others), Pointer Dog, 2. years old, shot over last season. PRODUCE, &c„ at 1 o'clook p.n_—Good Table - Potatoes, Cow Potatoes, Mangolds, Carrots, Pumpkins, Marrows, Piemelons, Cabbage!', Onions, Akaroa Cheese, Baoon, Hams, Honey, Taranaki and other Butter. Lard, Beef, Flour, Oatmeal, Shares, Bran, Wheat, Maize, Oats, Biscuits, Chaffl FRUlT—Apples, Pears, Quinoes, Coooaputs, Peanuts, &p, On account of whom it may concern— _3 tins Poaohts. GROCERIES, ftc-20 boxes Price's Belmont Sperm Candles, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Cornflour, Biscuits. Gingernnts, Blue, Starch, Soap, Lollies, Vestas, White Lead, Paint, Turps. ON SALE PRIVATELY (Furniture Department), Harmoniums, American Organs, Pianos, Sewing -Saohines, Household Furniture and Effect, in great variety. TO-MORROW. PR O D U~OE SALE, W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at tho Exchange Mart, Queen street. Tomorrow (Thurs day), at 11 o'clook, Potatoes, Bacon, Hams, Cheese, Pumpkins, 12 kegs Butter. Flour, Cornflour, Biscuits Pearl Barley, Candlo3 . _ Maize, Oats, Sharps, Brao, AVheat, Barley Trunks Sundries, &c,, fto. TO-MORROW, at 12 O'CLOCK. carbineslTtaylok WILL sell by auction, at their Mart, Queen street, To-morrow, at 12 o'olock, POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, Geese, Canaries, too FRUIT-Apples and Oranges. PRODUCE—SO Walroa Cheese, Hams and Bacon, Salt Butter, Beef, Onions, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Maize, Oats, Sharps, Oatmeal, Bran, Barley, Fowl Wheat, Flour, Tea, Sugar, bice. Pearl Barley, Mustard, Bottle Salt, C.udles, Kerosene, Paint, Soap; Household Furniture, Clothing, Lawn Mower Green Suite, Chairs, Table, Large Bird Cage, Weighing Machine, Boilers, Scales, Couches, Chest Drawers, too., too. CARBINES & TAYLOB, J -.) Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. AT SIB BIT' S MART, 7. Queen-street (city number 05 -, at 11 a.m. 15 tons Bost Table Potatoes 150 sacks Small Cow-feed 5 tons Superior Pig-feed 50 sacks Fowl Wheat 59 saoks Best Coast Maize 150 sacks Oats , . , 10 saoks Onions 90 Cheese, Barley 110 sacks Bran 50 sacks Flour 100 boxes Tea 90 bags Sugar ,-, _ oases Bams and Bacon 6 kegs Butter, Oatmeal Candles, Soap, Keroaine Jams, Matches, Tobacco. (Continued on FourthlPaga)